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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
WORK OF SNEAK-THIEVES.
Two Thousand Dollars in Certificates and
Five Hundred in Cash Taken.

thieves entered Jerry Shea's boarding honse, at
the corner of Missouri and Maryland streets
They no doubt had information as to where the
booty lay, for the work was done quickly and
while the family and boarders were in the sitting
room, not far away. Mrs Shea took care of the
finances of the house, and had in bureau
drawer in her bedroom, on the first floor, $500
in the savings of herself and husband, the latter
being an employe at Kingan's. This money was
taken, besides four certificates of deposit in
Fletcher & Sharpe'sBank, one for 81, GOO, another
for $500, third for 500, and fourth for $50
All but the $1,000 certificate belonged to board
ers. In addition to the certificates and money,
the thieves carried off lot of shirts, under gar
ments and outer clothing The only suggestive
clew is that the job was done by some one famil
lar with the house and its ways.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
THE NEW STATE-HOUSE.
What 1t Has Cost to Date, and What Will Be
Required to Finish 1t.

The report of the State-house Commissioners,
which was filed with the Governor yesterday,
shows that the total amount expended on the
building up to the present date is 81 $50, 931 49,
The 10 per cent. retained until the completion Of
the contract makes the total cost of the work
$l,673, 272 40. The available funds for the con-
struction of the building amount to 81, ia 654 o.
The balance now on hand is $4l. $751; 81 The in
stallment Of tax levied in 1884 for the building
of the State-house. and due next month,
amounts to 81. 500, and the total sum provided
for the completion of the structure is 1882 $751; 81
Changes have been made in the original plans
whereby the cost of the building is increased
ST., TAO 3d. 1t is estimated that the total cost of
the building will be 81. 927 ia SO, which will be
$72 2S5 GA below the limit fixed by legislative en-
actment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
PETTIS, BASSETT { CO.
THE PATTlSON DEFICIT.
A New Plan Proposed for Reaching Salts
factory Adjustment Of the Differences.

The resolution adopted by the Board Of Alder
men night before last instructing the city
attorney to bring suit at once against ex-Treas-
urer Pattison and his bondsmen. had the effect
Of Fastening the latter in preparing for the con-
ference with the finance committees tonight.
All the sureties, exert Sample Loftn r. s.
Hill, and probably one other, had signed the
agreement not to cucumber or transfer their
property, and to waive all questions as to the
validity Of the bond. Mr.. Hill, it is understood,
Is opposed to the plan but the expectations
yesterday were that tonight the proposition,
with all the signatures, would be made to the
committees It is claimed that Mr. Pattison in
the tile-works affairs. has interests adverse to
those of bis sureties. suggestion came it is
represented. from one of the latter that the bust
ness might be settled on plan similar to that
proposed by Mr. Pattison a few months ago.
about by the bank failures, and the bondsmen
would pay the remaining $69 600 or $40 000
Alderman Schmidt is wiling to grant any length
Of time after suit is brought but Pattisons friends
state the damage they are trying to avert would
be precipitated at the very commencement of
legal proceedings Again, it is said one or more
OF the pondsmeD and others have advised Mr.
pattson not to turn over the Parker Block to
the proposed trusteeship, but that gentleman
said yesterday it would be done.
Dir. Hawkins, the ex- rreasurer's attorney. was
asked yesterday what effect on the arrangements
proposed the resolution of the Board of Alder
men bad He replied that il suit is instituted
sne or two of the bondsmen, and perhaps
more. win be pushed to the wall The
injury would not be limited to them, but be far
reaching Ia its effects. No one could tell where
II would step The deeds for turning over all of
Mr. Pattison's property to a trustee for the
benefit of the city had been drawn up, and they
would likely be executed by this evening 1t is
believed that Cas- BY field will be selected to con-
duet the trust
enough property to pay out. The Parker Block
is valued at $4,000, tax appraisement, and this
added to the $42 900 in other property will raise
the amount to ST. 000 exclusive Of tho tile works
interests.D It is certain the bondsmen will be
with the committee tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
Captain Conner's Judgment Good.

The prolonged litigation in the damage suit Of
Captain J. B. Conner against the Citizens Street
Railway Company was finally brought to an end by
the Supreme Court rendering decision yester-
day. which sustains the original verdict, giving
judgment to the plaintiff for 5000. When the
case was first tried, Captain Conner was given
judgment in the Superior Court for the amount
stated, but in general term it was reversed, and
the decision was affirmed by the Supreme Court
A rehearing was granted, and the previous de-
cision was reversed, the original judgment being
sustained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
Trouble at a Saloon.

Bond Cheake and Charles Hacker last night
had it all their own way until they reached Eli
fert's saloon, No. 5 Clifford avenue, last night
Here they met with an objection to their taking
possession of the place Henry, son of the pro-
prietor. drove them out Of the house, when they
retaliated by bombarding the doors and breaking
the windows Young Eifert fired a revolver at
Them which brought the police. All were ar
rested Eifert giving bail to answer to the charge
Of shooting within the city limits
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF PARIS"
Golfers strangers of Paris" Company began
an engagement to fill out the week at the
Museum, yesterday afternoon. and attracted
large audiences, the house being packed last
night 1.-THE Strangers of Paris" is the work of
David Belasco and is melodrama of decided
merit It is fine scenic play, and is splendidly
mounted at the Museum. The drama is SEN
sational to degree that pleases all classes Of
patrons. and the performances yesterday met
with evident favor. The company is a strong
organization, and the leading characters are pre-
sented In commendable manner Messrs.
Beers as Jagon, Alderman as Blanchard, Nc
D0nough as Claude, Jennie Eustace as Mathilde,
and Kate Fishe as Sophie. all did their work sat
isfactorly The long haired Sutherland sisters
are the chief attraction III curiosity hall.
NOTES.
especially strengthened by additions, is pleasing
Zoo Theater audiences.
Hazel Kirke," drama that has enjoyed the
greatest degree of popularity ever gained by any
similar production in this country, is the attrac
ton at Englishs for the entire week.
The ladies of the Matinee Musicale have en-
gagged the Mendelssohn Quintette Club for a sim
gle concert at Plymouth Church. the evening
OF Feb. 8. The organization is justly cee
brated one and good concert may be expected.
Shadows of Great City" drew another good
audience at the Grand last night, and the inter-
est OF the play, fine scenery and good acting
gave general satisfaction. It will be repeated
evenings of the week, with another matinee on
SATURDAY..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
Civil-Service Examination.

P. NJ. General Vias-Haye you ever been in
dicteda
Barney Conroy-I have
Vilas-Only oncel
Conroy--More than once. have served two
terms in the penitentiary for larceny, and nu-
merous terms in the county Jail for various Of
lenses / speak by the record.
Vilas-Ah that's something like. ''Tell the
Truth" You are appointed superintendent Of
mails, and the old soldier who now holds that
place shall at once be removed for your sake.
You have passed frst-clsss examination, as
Congressman Bynum told me you would To
the convicted belong the spoils, and ciyil-servce
reform is big thing. There never was any
thing like it.
Conroy-tExit with commission,) singing
Taken from the County JAIL etc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
The Kankakee Again AWAY to the Front,

The through sleeping car service from Indian
apolis to Washington and Baltimore by the Kan
kakee line and B. & 0. railroad, daily except
Sunday, will leave Indianapolis at 3:55 P. NJ,
and arrive at Washington at 100 p NJ, and Bal
timore at 2:30 p NJ, the following day-22s hours
to Washington. 23s to Baltimore, over the great
scenic route No changes no transfers. NJ ex-
ira charges for fast limited time; many hours
quicker than any competing route.
j. H. MARTIN, d. P. A.,
- 16 North Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
A Stolen Diamond.

A few evenings ago nephew of DIR. Wells. of
this city, left for Chicago, on night train. tax,
ing Pullman sleeper. During the night he was
robbed of valuable diamond pin. He tele-
graphed the fact to Mr.. Donough, ticket agent
at Indianapolis, and asked him TO notify the po-
lice He also informed the Pullman company Of
the case. and they put some of Pinkerton's de-
tectiyes onto the matter. Yesterday they returned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
Ca,ton,s Trial Before the MAYOR.

Morrison Caytons preliminary examination,
on the charge Of incest, took up great part of
Mayor Denny's time yesterday. The testimony
of the prosecuting witness, Mrs Geren, daughter
of the accused, is unfit for publication as to de-
tails. Upon this is the only evidence leading
directly to the charge, but the son. Lafayette
Cayton, and the prisoners wife told OF his treat
ment toward them and his deserving his family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27

Cayton was called to the stand, and denied ev-
erything set out by the States witnesses. He
gave his version Of the family difficulty. the
trouble he had with the wife and son. and his
said he had been subjected to these prosecutions,
particularly since he had received large amount
of pension money. His daughter he sought to
cave from disgrace that threatened her through
her familiarity with Geren previous to mar
rage The mayor took the case under advise
ment until this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
LAST CALI.

This is the last week before
inventory, and we are making
great efforts to reduce our large
stock. We had rather invoice
the money than goods. Rem
nants, odds and ends and short
lengths must be cleaned out at
once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
Sustained by the Supreme Court.

Tue decision by the Whitley county Circuit
Court, in the case of the State against John
Smurr who was sentenced to imprisonment for
life for killing John Myer. in Allen county, q
year ago. was affirmed by the Supreme Court
yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27

it to Mr.. Wells The detectives found that it had
been sold three times-frst at $780, second at
of the pin cost the loser $3.50. AS it was valued
at $780, he was pleased to secure it at the figures
named
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27

THE best patterns Of folding beds at King 6
Elders
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-02

Tenderly Robert cIasped the hands
placed in his, and drew her to his
breast.
"Lottie, my darling, you forgive
US both?'
But from mingled astonishment
and joy, Lottie was sobbing and
speechless.
81 played the hungry old woman
pretty well, l think" said old Mrs.
Bennett. complacently, as she sat
down by the fire again. 81 am old
and rather pale, and, of course, the
child never guessed I was swathed
in fannels under all these rags. But,
oh, Robert. my boy, you have found
a little treasure-you have indeed.
Be worthy of her,
II will try, grandma" he said ten
derly kissing Lottie's blushing, hap
py face, "every hour of my life."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-02
Husband and Wife.

she came to the room where her husband
Seemed taking a peaceful rest,
With his old hands clasped together
In slumber on his breast.
And she knelt down by the bedside,
And laid her poor, old head
Close down by his, on the pillow,
And whispered to the dead
"It's only a little while Daniel,
Since you died, but, dear, to me,
1t seems like years since you told me
1t had grown too dark to see,
And asked me to come and kiss you,
And hold you by the hand,
As you started out ON your journey
To find a Better Land.
Have you found it? Tell me, Daniel,
Speak to your poor old wife.
Why should we two be parted
In the last days of our life?
Oh! if they'd take me, too, dear,
want to lay by your side,
For there's nothing left to live for
Since my good man has died.
You do not answer me, Daniel,
1t can't be that you know
That your old wife's talking to you,
Dying has changed you so.
There seems such a distance between US;
Oh, Daniel, it breaks my heart
To think you have left me behind you,
And we are so far apart.
I've brought the old Bible, Daniel,
You gave me when we were wed;
Never a'day since marriage
But there's been chapter read.
Intimes ofpeace and gladness,
And times of tears and pain,
We've read it together, Daniel,
AS we never will read it again.
You've no need of it now, dear heart,
But where else shall find
The comfort and strength that's needed
By the old heart left behind.
Do you remember, Daniel,
When our first little baby died,
How you read it after the fun'ral,
And 1 sat at your feet and cried?
l remember the chapter, Daniel
1t was where the Saviour said,
Blessed are they who sorrow
For they shall be comforted.'
Oh, my arms and my heart seemed empty,
missed the baby so,
Have you found the little one, Daniel?
Tell me, want to know.
Oh, go to the dear Lord, Daniel
And ask Him to let me come;
Tell Him your old wife's lonely,
And longs to follow you home.
l want to be with you, Daniel,
I want to hold fast to your hand,
Tell the dear Lord about it,
And he will understand"
Democrats Magazine
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-02

Do Your BEsT.-By observing
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succeeds: Not to undertake what he
cannot reasonably hope to do well,
and always to do his best. The best
way to find the work which we are
we'll able to do, is to do faithfully what
comes before us; and when choice
is presented to take that which is
most congenial. A determination to
do as we'll as we can, and then
choosing the work that pleases us
best when a choice Is presented,
leads to sure success and honor. 10
choose trade or profession, with
view to honor, is to choose it for the
sake of others; and to do it entirely
with view to gain, is not choice
with view to doing the best. The
person who loves his work rarely
fails TO get good income from it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-02
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-02
A CAPTAINS FORTUNATE DISCOVERY

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth plying between
Atlantic City and n. Y, had been troubled with a
cough so that he was unable to sleep, and was in
duced to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption 1t not only gave him instant relief, but
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C.. PieYce's Drug Store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-02

The pain and misery suffered by those who are
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relief which is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla has
caused thousands to be thankful for this great med
icine 1t dispels the of dyspepsia and tones
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-02
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-17

An English paper has the following:
"The impression prevails abroad that
the Prince of Wales is a prohigate.
There never was q greater mistake. He
is a man of exemplary habits and sound
judgment. The English people, ire.
spective of party, admire him very much
and think he will make an excellent
King. While We revere the Queen we
will hail with delight the time that sees
her son King. Her Majesty often remains
for months away from London. 1t makes
trade dull. Then, when in London she
doesn't attend any places of amusement.
But the Prince of Wales when King will
make times very lively among the traders
and places of amusement"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-17
A CENTURY-s ACCOUNTS TO BE
BALANCED.

A resolution adopted by the House
during the past week is producing con-
sternation in the Treasury and Postofice
DEPARTMENTS. 1t calls for a report OF all
balances due to and from the United
States, as shown by the books of the Of
fees of the Register and Sixth Auditor,
from 1889 down to the Both OF June,
1885. The object in making this de-
mand was the apparently proper one
suggested by General Rosecrans OF try
ing to balance the books of the Treasury
Department, which show any number OF
long.pending unsettled accounts. The
effect of the resolution, however, will be
to cause a publication Of information that
has been wisely surrounded with as much
secrecy as possible under past Admins.
trations, for the reasons that it has been
continually sought by claimants and
claim agents. The Secretary OF the
Treasury and the Postmaster General are
ust beginning to realize what has been
done, and they are casting about for
means to straighten the books without
advertising for an army Of creditors or
their heirs. The work of getting up the
information called for from the Sixth
Auditors office alone will, it is estimated,
require fifty clerks and two months time,
as there are hundreds OF items to be re-
ported, ranging from less than a dollar to
fifty dollars. Where money due the
Government has not been paid, the
amounts involved have been covered into
the Treasury, and it will require legisla.
ton to get it out again, if claimants can
establish their rights. The publication
Of balances due the Government will dis.
cover to a great many citizens an in.
debtedness not dreamed of and having
really but a technical existence, but this
cannot work the harm that an exposure
Of the other side of the accounts will.
A modification of the resolution viii
probably be secured by the new officials,
who are gradually learning the facts.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-17
o,,a watch work and Fine En-
craving.

p. sTELER takes great pleasure in an
,-ouncinc to his customers, and the public
generally that he has in his employ one OIL Oh
arsvers on the Coast, who has had expert
ence and worked in the very best watch,
makers establishments in Europe I'M
America, and is now prepared to do all kinds
of finewa.ch work at reasonable prices, n
SATISFACTION guaranteed. Also, clocks
cleaned and carefully repaired . war
ranted for one year. New jewelry q 70
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-17

The growing use of money in elections
is forcibly shown by some statements re-
gardiag Massachusetts, made in an article
on the subject by the Boston Journal
the best authority in matters of political
corruption anywhere to be found. 1t says
it cost a member of Congress who was
elected from one district SIS, 900, while
his opponent, who was defeated, ex.
pended an equal amount. In another
district. where the Republican plurality
was 5000, the amount paid by the sue.
cessful candidate was $4,000. Even
such a paper as the Journal thinks that
the time has come in Massachusetts, when
the whole system of election expenses
should be brought under proper restric.
tion by legal enactments.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-17

The new marriage law in Pennsylvania
requires the consent of parents or guard.
ians, and there has consequently been q
heavy falling of in the number of mar
riages. 1t is hard to convince the
average father that there is any man
good enough for his daughters. The law
Is a distinct degeneration and is about as
unreasonable as the French law giving
the parents the right to forbid a sons
marriage at any time before he is twenty
hve years old, or the Chinese law, which
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-02-17

At the age OF II, Mr.. Gladstone again
looms up as the foremost man in Eng.
land. The wonderful vitality Of this
eloquent old man is a mystery to Ameri.
cans. Perhaps the secret of it may be
explained by Mr.. Gladstone's intellectual
and physical habits. He has always
been a hard student. He makes politics
a business, and for recreation goes to the
classics, and writes magazine articles IN
Homer, Genesis, the Sun Myth, etc. He
lives temporarily and yet denies himself
none of the good things of life. While
attentive to his church duties, he is seen
on the race course and at the theater.
He ia fond OF such gentle exercise as
chopping wood, or a walk Of a dozen
miles. He mingles with young people,
and takes an interest in all that interests
them. Such a course of life must either
make or break a man. 1t has made Mr..
Gladstone. Americans cannot be alto
gether different from Englishmen. The
pursuits, habits and recreations which
gave strength to such old men as Palmer.
ston, Wellington, Brougham, Disraeli
and Gladstone must have potent virtue.
Our old men should look into this mat.
ter. They have only themselves to blame
when they lag superauous in their prime.