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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-30
TIE MANI or BARCLAY JOHNSON

THE MfNII Or D1hCL1I oOHNoOH'
Can no expert in insanity give an e1plana-
ton of the remarkable state of mind OF which
Young Barclay Johnson was victimf Insane
he undoubtedly was, and the letter found upon
his person proves that he knew his own IN
trinity. But what theory of insanity gives an
adequate clew to the working OF his nina !
Ills natural sympathics and affections were I'M
abatcd, he understood the enOrmty OF the deco
which he contemplated, and yet, as II fascinated
and urged on by some irresistible impulse, no
saws: at seems to me that the deed must DC
doner He was not bOistcrOus, violent luna
tic. nor was his case an instance of the sudden
outbreak of acute mania. Poor Mary Lamb,
one evening when the family had assembled for
supper, seized a knife and stabbed her mother
To the heart, but she was as unconscious OF the
nature of her act as is the mad dog which bites
its master. This young man deliberately buys
his revolver, lays his plans and assures himself
of heir fatal success, without ceaslng Tor mo-
ment To love those whom he shoots down. Gan
science explain this remarkable clearness OF AL
the faculties, Joined with unmistakable mania
IL would be n study of frightful interest to
consider the various phases through which
Young JohnsOn's intelligence must have passed
tho FIRST conception of the deed, the Revision
of all his faculties against the thought, the
morbid fascination which held him, in spite OF
his struggles. spellbound before the unnatural
idea. the horrible doubt of his own saoity, and
the final unconditional surrender to the dark
forces which had been weaving their web
around him. The suffering of the poor Young
man while his mind was preyed upon by these
thoughts must have exceeded thousandfold
that of the criminal who awaits execution. One
other similar case startled NewYork not long
ago. The wife OF prominent physician shot
her three children and herself 1t would be
difficult to find another parallel outside the
pages of Greek tragedy.
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along the route. The absence OF political ana
governmental stability in the lsthmus states
can only result in an arrangement OF this kino'
and it would perhaps not be difficult TO snow
that such arrangement holds out many ana
distinct advantages and benefits to the Colon
bian States themselves,
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will willingly exalt the daily newspaper into aplace
of equal power and dignity. But of course tho sug
gestion is not meant to be taken seriously, and is
only interesting as showing what strange notions
sometimes possess otherwise sensible people. That
newspapers should be endowed by the State, so
that they could live irrespective OF the public. or
even in spite Of its condemnation, no doubt seems
beautiful idea to impractical dreamers But
everybody else knows that it is the merest folly.
An endowment wonld not only fail to make bad
paper good, but in many cases it would generally
tend to make a cool paper bad. There is no bust
ness in the world which entirely depends for its
very life the good will of the people as the news
paper business; and if any serious attempt were
made to conduct it without reference to that fact
the result would be dead failure.
While Carter Harrison is giving his attention to
the protection of his character which everybody
must admit is suffering little for the want of ade-
quate protection he ought to train his m2d Oh the
language reported from General Logan's speech a
few weeks ago. Of course the marginal Mayor may
assume that General logan spoke metaphorically,
but We almost certain that his words lad dis
paraeing tendency.
1t is somewhat curious that John Kelly and
Hilbert o. Thompson were omitted from the list Of
Civil Service refor:ners who nored Minister Pen
deton the other evening. Their remarks on the
practical harm of lie spos system would have COM
bned utility with interest In highly edifylng
degree.
Mr. Cleveland politely says that be /" can but feel
that tho country is greatly the loser by General
Lawton's decision not to accept the Russian en-
bassy. The country will lose no sleep over it. 1t
is not inconsolable. Let Mr. Cleveland give us an
other Minister who won't require ex-RebePs
certificate to prove his loyalty.
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ba shouls get n nardon. But that is not AL.
The American Consul demanded from the
French Consul an apology for saying '''"'
France had caused our troops to wlthora"
from the city. The Freuchman quickly
crawled into his hole and swore that no
never sand so; but it cannot be said that ho
pulled the hole in after him, since DIS ie''0,
containing the false statement has oeen prii'ou
and circulated In Panama. The American
eagle has tapped his wings down there 10 sonio
purpose after all.
The Mayors Office is now besieged daily oy
delegations of politicians from Paradise rarA'
Tomplyins Square, Mackerelville and the goat
districts, who present the names OF the most
extraordinary lot of decayed or premature pol
iticians that the outlying fringes OF the Demo
cratic party can furnish, as candidates for the
great Commissionerships soon to become vacant
Mayor Grace knows a thing or two, and these
delegations might as well resume their daily
calling of working the growler" lie Us ho'
likely to shipwreck his administration Oy pun
ting microscopic men in telescope places iio
will certainly try to do one OF TWO things III
every appointment which he makes-strengtheh
his party or earn applause from the great Douy
of taxpayers, irrespective of party. we thihk
it will be better for him in every way in the END
if he adheres steadily to the latter purpose
and he can hardly do wiser thing than to re-
tain in Office such Commissioners as have serVeu
the city well. The TRIBUNE has already pre-
sented the strong claims of President Asten' OF
the Tax Department, and Commissioner Hess
of the Department of Charities and Correction,
to reappointment. The Mayor should think
long and deeply before he makes the mistake
of putting new and inexperienced men IN their
places
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-30

The next thing General Komarof does will be
humorous bulletin asserting that lac has pushed out
a few pickcts southwark to find out what has be-
come of the British officers who appealed to him Tor
assistance at Penjdeh, but were carried OIL by the
wicked Afuhans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-30

+ha GONG of sneak thieves who have been pillag-
ing the resident portions of the city for weeks
past. Hall furniture even has hardly been sate
unless it were screwed down, and overcoats
and hats have vanished as if by magic. But
Judging from the namber of thieves arrested by
the police this reign of petty terror to the house
holder is ended. 1t remains for the judges be-
fore whom these offenders are taken to give
them all the punishment the Law allows, so as
to make the business unpopular hereafter
Governor Hill has taken serious RESPONSE
bility upon himself in vetoing the Census bill.
Vexed by Secretary Cars determination to
carry out the law as it stands, without any fuss,
feathers or regard tor the Elmlra statesman's
pohncal plans, Mr.. Hill has interfered to pre-
vent the taking of any census at all for that
ia what it amounts to. The measure passed by
the Legislature was like previous laws on the
subject, and at this late day there is small
probability that another bill will be prepared
The Governor, who is ambitious to be elected
to the place he fills by accident, will not find
that he has increased his popularity in the
business community by this performance
1t looks as If Mr.. Cleveland were finally be-
ginning to regard his duties as essentially
executive" at least far as the distribution of
Virginia offices is concerned. AT the request of
the Jury of Award" made up of leading
Bourbon politicians of that State, he has re-
moved Mr.. Craig, Collector OF Internal Rev
enue, and appointed an offensive partisan"
II. II. Shippard, to the place. The Jury"
will hold another meeting soon, it is said to
decide what other removals and appointments
the President should make. AS MIR. Craig has
the reputation of being an excellent and faith
full officer it will be interesting to see how the
Senate will regard this specimen OF Civil
Service reform when Mr. Shippards name is
presented for confirmation.
The Grand Jury have made presentment
which If acted upon will materially aid the ad-
mnistration of justice in this city, AT present
1t is only possible to try prison cases in the two
Parts of the Court of General Sessions, and if "a
petty criminal, therefore, can get bail, he is
practically acquitted. There are thousand
cases of this kind pigeon holed in the District
Attorneys office. TO remedy the evil it is pro-
posed that another Part of this Court shall sit in
the room in the brown stone building now occu-
pied by the Tax Receiver. The present judges
in General Sessions would give extra time in
this Part and the bail cases could then receive
attention. Possibly the Tax Receiver would
disiike moving; but the tax business OF this
city is now transacted in four different munich
pal buildings, and it would be good thing to
bring it into more contracted quarters.
This is the kind of news from the Isthmus
that we have been waiting for: Captain Nc
Gala informed Aizpuru yesterday that ii he
attempted to fight the Colombian forces in the
city of Panama, the American marines would
seize the city again. Their u Jon Azpuru sur
rendered to the Colombians on condition that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-30

IL is evident that the fool-kllcr has not been IN
Washington lately. since special dispatches are
announcing Bayard's early retirement from the
Cabinet Mr.. Bayard is not the retiring kind OF
statesman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-30

That interesting person in England who wants TO
have tho press established probably does not expect
his idea to be realized at once Certainly when so
many Englshmen are trying to get rid OF an eccie-
siastlral establishment, IL Is not likely that they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-30

General Middleton is likely to find ont tho start
ling difference between pursuit and decoy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-30

It would save composition If the Democratic
editors were to stereotype the phrase. Parsons
case is exceptional aud issue general order tn
keep 1t perpetually standing at the head of their
columns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
VIEWS OF THE FLOWERY KINGDOM.
The Beautiful Decorations To he Seen at
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Stores.

The great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Stores at
No. Bates House and No 164 East Washington
street. have been elegantly reftted, and are we'll
worth visit, not alone from those who buy teas,
coffees and sugars, but from those who admire
the novel and beautiful. Mr. David Pepper, the
manager of these two prosperous branches of the
great New York house, is entitled to great praise
for the good taste and judgment displayed in
the decoration of these two establishments. The
pictures upon the walls form charming
panorama of Chinese life and furnish ideas of
that picturesque people not obtainable in cold
types. Here, in large and magnifcently- colored
pictures, are shown Chinese costumes and
scenery, Joss houses, mountains and pleasure
gardens, summerhouses and games, water and
woodland scenes, etc. The gas fixtures are as
rich as their surroundings, while the pictures
are framed in a gold molding representing bam-
boo rods, which make fitting finish for the
Celestial views they inclose.
A special feature is neat little engine, which
furnishes the power to grind coffee as bought,
thus insuring freshness and aroma. Mr. Pep
per will take pleasure in showing these things to
all corners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
TAXES ON STATE BANKS.
The Attorney Generals Opinion in Regard to
the Assessment of Their Stock.

In reply to a question submitted by Auditor of
State Rice, asking what taxation the State banks,
Incorporated under the laws of the State, are
subject to, and how shall they be taxed, Attor-
ney-general Hord yesterday gave carefully
prepared opinion of some length, in which he
said that the shares Of capital stock in any bank
located within the this State, whether organized
under the laws of this State or of the United
States, are assessed to the owners thereof in the
township, city or town wherein such bank or
banking association is located, and are taxed at
the same rate as other personal property in the
same locality is taxed, and with reference to its
value on the first day Of April of the annual
year. Such capital stock shall be levied and as
sessed by the assessor, in all respects the same
as similar property belonging to other corpora
tons and individuals. Whenever any such bank
shall have acquired real estate or other tangible
property, the assessed value shall be deducted
from the valuation Of the capital stock of such
bank. In making such statement of the fair
cash value of such shares, the credits shall be
given, and the bona fde Indebtedness of such
bank deducted therefrom as in the case of indi-
viduals. The assessor shall determine the
fair cash value Of such share of stock, after an
examination of such statement, and also an
examination under oath of such officer, if he
deemed it necessary, and fixing the fair cash
value of each of said shares of stock he shall be
governed by the market or usual selling price of
such stock at private sale at the place where the
bank is located, and if there be no market value,
he shall determine the actual value, taking into
consideration the surplus and individual profits,
if any, just as he would with respect to
other unmoneyed capital in the hands of
individual citizens OF this State The indebted
ness, surplus and profits of stock in bank al
ways fix its market value, and the only construc-
ton that can be reasonably placed on said
statute is that the value of the stock is deter
mined by consideration of the indebtedness,
valuation of stock in bank, and in this way
only can the bank claim deduction of indebI-
edness. The stockholders in bank incorporat-
ed under the laws Of State are taxed on the
lied to deduct his indebtedness from this valua-
ton of his stock, but he may deduct his indebt-
edness from his credits only.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

Thomas Wright has taken out letters Of
guardianship for Ethel and Alice Poyer, both
minors
The expenses Of the Insane Hospital during
April were $27, 658.57, and Of the Blind Asylum,
&2,00l.40
The State house contractors were paid $24,-
497 l6 yesterday, for work on the building dur
ing April.
Marriage licenses were granted yesterday to
Seifert and Mile Doyle.
The county commissioners yesterday refused
to allow claim of 1915 to Sheriff Carter for re-
sewing and discharging prisoners.
Barney Coyle was fined yesterday sos and
costs, with thirty days Imprisonment, for
striking without provoke, John f. Hudson in
she face with pitcher
VIM. Pitts, the travelling pedder who stole $5
from lady on Elm street. pleaded guilty yester-
day in the Criminal Court, and was sentenced to
two years imprisonment
Franklin Vonnegut has given bond for 81. 900
as executor OF the will of Robert Schmitt. de-
ceased, and William A. Reading has given bond
as administrator Of the estate Of Laura T. Con-
neil, deceased
Mary Dundon has applied for permission to
erect 81, 800 frame house OF Hall Place, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets. Frank Hos
brook will put una 81, 600 frame house on the
corner Of Woodlawn avenue and Prescott
streets.
The grand jury made partial report yester-
day, and returned indictments against James
and Abe Mcbride for robbing Hollis torehouse;
Louis Woods, FOR taking shoes from Henry Ros-
snthal. and Aaron Wallace. stealing harness
from Peter Bate.
A meeting of the Tppecanoe Club will be held
ut o'clock tomorrow morning in the mayors
courtroom, to attend the funeral Of George
Bruce. Members north of st. Clair street viii
meet at the corner of Colorado and Ninth streets,
where they will be joined by the others.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
Bethany Assembly.

The trustees Of ahe Bethany Assembly visited
Bethany Park yesterday to see that everything
is in order for the two-weeks' camp-meeting
which the Christian Sunday schools will soon
inaugurate there, under the supervision of Rev.
J. B. Taylor, Of Springfield, III. During the
meeting lectures and sermons will be delivered
by number of well-known clergymen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court.

Room No. Hon. N. b. Taylor, Judge.
Edward Griffith vs. Edward T. johnson ct al.
Judgment and decree set aside as to Griffith S.
Johnson.
Max Gundlefnger VS.. Benjamin Davis ct al.
suit for note. Judgment as against defendants,
Flora and Samuel Moore, for $698. rs, and in
favor Of the defendant Deloss Root, for $160. 90.
Room No. 3.-Hon. Lewis q. Walker, Judge.
Mary Burkhart VS.. Masonic Mutual Benefit
Society; suit on policy Judgment for SO, $40.
Moritz 10th VS.. Kate E. Smith; suit on iudg-
ment Judgment for $75 %.
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trouble and expense of litigation. Ny term of
Office will expire on the 4th of next November,
anyhow
Twill you give up possession Of the boards
records without an order from the courtr
mo. / shall hold the records, and if they want
them they will have to get them through the
courts We have acted according to legal ad-
vice, and we are right Although they have the
advantage of us, we will not voluntarily submit
have no desire to hold the position of secretary
under the Democratic board-it would not be at
all pleasant-but they must get possession in the
right way before give up the Office"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
The Sequel to an an Elopement.

Mollie Peek, the young girl who eloped with
her brother-in-law, Andy Woods. the merchant
policeman, returned home yesterday, together
with Woods's small son, from Kansas City
While there, Woods ran out of money, and to
relieve themselves Of distress, the girl and boy
applied to the chief Of police who informed her
friends of her miserable condition, and by their
efforts she was recc yered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
A widows Rights.

Mary Burkhart has filed suit against the Ma
sonic Mutual Benefit Society, to recover 81, $40
insurance money. The plaintiff states that in
1871 her husband gave her a policy for the above
named amount, and afterwards, unbeknown to
her, had 1t rewritten and gave it to his son.
When he died by drowning. some time since, the
son drew the money, and the plaintiff began suit
for judgment Of s2,640, which was granted
yesterday in Judge Walkers court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
Mrs. Lightfoot's Troubles.

Laura Lightfoot has applied for divorce from
her husband Thomas, whom she charges with
failure to provide and adultery Last December
Thomas Lightfoot was arrested on complaint of
Elizabeth Nter, and in the Circuit Court a
judgment for $500 was rendered against him for
the support of child He is now in Jail. The
parties were married in 1880.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09

The Mutual Trust Fund Life Association of
New York, Abrornet g. Walker, general agents
for Indiana, Office % Fletcher and Sharpes Block,
offer the best Of life insurance at actual cost
sense life insurance of the people, by the people,
accessible by the most humble Call and ex-
anime their plans and convince yourself before
insuring elsewhere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
The New Route Vast.

Commencing Sunday, the 10th inst, the In
dianapolis, Decatur g. Springfield railway trains
will leave the Union Depot at $50 A. N. and
1850 p NJ. both trains connecting at Decatur
and Peoria with all trains for the West. The
1850 p NJ. train, consisting of Pullman seepers,
reclining chair cars, day and baggage cars, will
run through solid to Peoria, arriving there at
Flo next morning This is the most direct route
to all points West. NEwBY 6 JORDAN ACTS,
1876 South Illinois street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
The King of Floor Cloths.

The new and artistic designs brought out this
season in "LINoLEuM,n twill give this popular
article an increased SALE 1t is the only floor
covering combining in the highest degree the
qualities essential to comfort, elegance and econ
omy. Inferior foreign limitations are on the
market but the superiority Of the American
make it beyond controversy. All carpet dealers
keep it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
hAlabastineu Enamel Paint,

We guarantee our Enamel Paint made at
Cleveland Ohio to be pure--the most durable
and cheapest paint in the long run. Try it, and
satisfy YOURSELF Put up Mixed ready for use,
Send for color cards of Enamel Paint and Ala
bastine, the most durable wall finish. HIDE
BRAND & FuGATE, 50 South Meridian street
Agents Howe's Scales
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
Circuit Court.

Hon. A. @. Ayres. Judge.
Albert Palmer & Co. VS.. Francis De Vase
Dismissed.
Martin Burns vs. Francis De Vase. Claim
allowed-$230.
Louisa Bordenmiller VS.. Marion c. Mangold;
SANDER. Dismissed.
Catharine Hall VS.. James Murphy ct al; SLAM
der. On trial by jury