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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29
PRFTIS, BASSETT & CO..
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIPS TRUSTEES.
Hr Wadsworth Loses a Point by Decision
of the Court.

Cornelius B. Wadsworth, who accepted dep
utyskip ia the internal revenue service while he
was trustee OF Lawrence township. has met with
legal rebuff in his alleged refusal to turn over
the books. papers and money of the trustees of
fee to his successor, Solomon Klepfer. The lat
ter was appointed by the County Commissioners
in July last and ne had to bring suit to establish
his right to the official documents and moneys
Wadsworth held. He sued him on his official
bond, demanding judgment for 49, 000 Klepfer
alleged that the defendant had in his possession
as such trustee $2,66L 81 belonging to the town.
ship which he refused to turn over.
After finding demurrer to the complaint fruitless,
Wsdsworth answered that he was rot respon-
sibie for 81, 064 40. if the court adjudged that
Klepfer had right to it as trustee. He said
that he deposited the townships money in the
Fletcher e. Sharpe bank. This was lost through
failure of the concern, and since then the re-
ceiver had paid per cent dividend on the
amount deposited. He held that the Legisla-
ture had relieved him Of responsibility as to
this loss, and there could be no recovery. The
rest of the money, together with the per cent.
dividend, had been expended for township pur-
poses If the court decided it, he was ready to
turn over the books and papers, and render an
accounting as to his official conduct The COM
piaiuaut demurred to this answer as being in
sufficient, and yesterday Judge Walker sustained
it. This will call for an amended answer upon
which pleadings the case will likely 20 to trial
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Amusernents.

The weather does not cut much of figure in
interfering with the attractions now in the city.
Shadows Of a Great City," at the Grand, con-
tinues to draw satisfactory houses, and az much
may be said Of Hazel Kirke," at English's,
which is given at low prices. The Museum was
filled and the Zoo had it's usual run of patronage
last night.
Robert McWade, in his Characterization of
Grip Van Wrinkle" will be the attraction at En-
glishs Opera-house on Friday and Saturday,
Feb. 5 and 6. Mr. McWades performance in
this famous play is considered by competent
critics to be one of the finest pieces of acting
known to the American stage
John W. Ransone, pleasing comedian. in his
new and original drama by William Carleton,
author of Fritz in Ireland" Irish Aristocracy,"
etc., entitled Across the Atlantic, will be the
attraction at English's Opera house four nights,
commencing Monday, Feb. l. The play is semi
historical in character and especially adapted to
Mr.. Ransones versatility. The prices are a
feature of the engagement, 10. 10 and 20 cents.
At the Grand Opera house, the first three
nights of next week, Minnie Maddern will ap-
pear in her new play I'm Spite of ALL" Miss
Madden is too we'll and favorably known here
to require further notice than the announcement
Of her appearance. In new play she will
doubtless draw good houses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

Christian F. Fl. Waterman has been appointed
guardian of the minor heirs If Arlington Baird.
Marriage licenses were procured yesterday by
Alonzo B. Larkn and Ollie May Ely, VIM. P.
Cooley and Nellie A. Butler.
John Brown" is the subject of DR.. Brayton's
lecture to the young people at Plymouth
Church this afternoon, at Ais.
Oliver W. Allen. of Kregelo & Co., has adopt
ed fow-raisirg sort of side issue, and has pur-
chased fine lot of Wyandottes as a nucleus
with which to make beginning.
The suits of the Phoenix Caster Company
against Augustus Spiegel and others. and Will
lam Fl. Tucker against Harmon Ogborn, for in
fringement on the patent Yale caster, have been
dismissed by Judge Woods.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. FRIDAY. JANUARY 90. 1886

request that no discrimination should be made
between draft and lightharness horses in the
awarding of premiums.
w. H. Wilson, of Cynthiana. Ky. delivered q
brief address, in which he spoke Of the influence
which the Trotting horse Breeders Association
of Kentucky had had on the breeding interests
of the State.
W. P. Ijams offered resolution, which was
adopted, amending Article 6 of the bylaws, so
as to read: Entries shall be confined to geld
ings of five years old and under, and to mares
and stations of any age, owned or raised in In
diana by members of this association, or stall
lions or the get of stations owned or stood by
members; provided, said ownership is bona fde
for one year previous to making entry"
Another amendment to the rules, providing
that three entries shall be required to fill any
stake, was also adopted.
The election of officers for the next year re-
suited as follows
President-F. M. Busby, of Lebanon.
-president-D. l.. Thomas, of Rushville,
Secretary-W. p. Ijams, of Indianapolis.
Treasurer. c. Daily. of Lebanon.
Directors-B. T. Buford, W. p Ijams, A. G.
Remy, D. L. Thomas and George II. Clifford.
The association adjourned after being in ses.
sion about two hours.
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A Rare Picture.

There is picture in the New Orleans gallery.
TO be shown here next April, by Paul Grollevon,
in the modern French style of exact and min
iature-hke finish, which is worthy of long and
careful scrutiny It is pleasure to see such
fnely-fnished thing. It represents two soldiers
over theis campfire, on raw spring day. They
are thin, wiry, hardy and rudy from exposure
and hard outdoor exercise Their features are
thin and sharp. but have the leathery look of
ont door people. Their clothing, their accoutre-
ments the mud-splashes on their garments, the
campfire the landscape about them, are all as
brilliant as a gem in their ciearness, and their
perfectly natural out-of-doors, sunshiny effect.
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BREEDERS OF SWINE.

Congress Called Upon to Investigate Foreign
Discrimination Against American Pork
The State Swine-breeders' Association ad
journed at noon yesterday. The morning ses-
sion opened with the reading of paper by
Thomas MINIS, of Mount Comfort, on THE
Qualifications of Successful Swine breeder
The association adopted the following resolution,
which was introduced by President Thomas:
Whereas, Certain foreign countries have made dam
aging charges that American pork products
wholesome and that said charges interfere with the
expectation of said products; and
Whereas That said countries have failed to sustain
said charges and yet let them remain standing men,
ace to industry,
Resolved That we call upon Congress to INQUIRE
into the treaty obligations with those countries and if
the same have been violated in letter spirit in this
respect we demand an abrogation of the treaties.
The State Board of Agriculture was requested
By resolution to provide expert judges for swine
at the next State fair; to judge Poland Chinas
by the Central Record scale of points, and 9TH
er breeds by their recognized standards; to make
two head premiums for boar and four sows
over and under one year old, and to make three
premiums on all classes of swine, the third to be
diploma
A committee, consisting Of T. H. Reveal and
James Mustard, was instructed to request uni
form and fair rates for swine breeders from the
different express companies.
The officers elected for the next year were:
Presidential. l.. Thomas, of Rushville.
Vice PRESIDENT N. Barker, of Thorntown.
Secretary-W. E. jackson. of Knightstown.
Treasurer-Andrew S. Gilmore of Green's
burg.
Executive Committee-T G. Reveal, James
Mustard and w. G. Williams
A brief address was delivered by Governor
Gray, following the election Of officers, after
which tha association adi0urnpd
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THE RECORD OF THE COURTS.
United States District Court.
Hon. w. A. Woods. judge
To.daY-No call.
Supreme Court.
Hon. w. E. Niblack. Chief-j justice.

Hon. w. e. Niback, Chief-ju stfce
The following decisions were rendered Jan. 90
1904. Lowe ct al VS.. John W. Brannon ct al.
Carroll G. G. Reversed. Elliot, J-l) 1t is
neither necessary nor proper for the court to
embody in special finding a statement of the
petition for the Improvement of highway or of
the orders of the commissioners or like matters.
a. Where petition asks for the Improvement
of an existing highway, and the court directs o
highway to be opened where there is none, there
is such material difference between the thing
asked for and ordered as to avoid the proceed
ings.
1889. David A. Ralston vs.. Isaac Moore
Marion S. G. Affirmed Mitchell, J.-H) When
two partners executed promissory note and one
partner retired, the creditors may proceed
against the retiring partner, although the estate
of the survivor is being administered upon and
ample to meet the claims, and plea in abate-
ment will not lie. (2.) When evidence is admis-
sible under one pleading, sustaining demurrer
to another is harmless error Pleadings not
sworn to have the same effect as pleadings sworn
to, except when the execution of a written in
strument is denied
1864. William j. Herberd vs. Nancy J..
Wines at al Greene G. @. Affirmed. Collars.
J.-Suit to quiet title. H. Where a new trial,
as of right. is ordered upon joint motion only
one of the parties being entitled to such new
trial. overruling the motion to set aside the order
is not an available error. e. The evidence sus-
tains the finding.
John G. Service VS.. Amos Gambrull ct al
Hancock G. c. Leave to appeal granted.
1901. Mary Morrison, Administrative, VS..
johnson NJ. Rose, administrator. Marion s. G.
Motion to dismiss overruled.
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THE EXTENT OF THE LAW.
Haskell Found Guilty aud Sentenced to
Twenty-Five Years Imprisonment

With the usual large crowd eagerly listening
to the evidence in Harrison Taskels trial for
rape. the proceedings yesterday passed without
incident of very noticeable character. Haskell
again went on the stand. this time to undergo a
searching cross-examination by the States at
torneys. He followed the same line of relation
given in his direct testimony. bat was forced to
elaborate his description to convey the idea of
consent on the woman's part in such manner
that his case was considerably weakened Fol
lowing this came witnesses as to char
acter. Officers Thornton and Harris, Joseph
Sharpe, Mr.. and Mrs. Beck all testified
to the prisoners baseness. which he had shown
on several occasions in his relations with white
women and young girls. This testimony was to
the effect that his opportunities, persuasions
meats to the very young, and more substantial
inducements to those of mature age were not
rare.
Prosecutor Harding began the argument in
the afternoon, but his time was limited, as
Judge Norton confined each side to an hour and
a half He reviewed the details of the crime,
and in closing appealed to the jury that if the
to give him the limit of punish
ment To this applause was manifested
in the gallery and quickly passed to the rear OF
the crowd on the floor below For moment in
tense expectancy prevailed among the more de-
cent of the crowd, but the police and Bailff
Carleton had the uproar quelled as quickly as it
had begun. Major Gordon excitedly demanded
that the room be cleared, and in opening for the
defense turned the incident to account by
speaking of mob law. He was followed by James
Cropsey for the State. This gentleman closely
analysed all the features of the crime and
brought clear picture of its hideousness before
the jury.
Judge Norton delivered an able charge of
twenty minutes length, one which the prison
er's attorney pronounced fair and without excep-
ton to what it contained II can except" said
he to the judge afterwards, ito what you did
not say" The jury retired and after forty min
utes elaboration, announced its readiness to re-
port at ten minutes past 6 o'clock. The judge,
attorneys, reporters, officials and half dozen
outsiders were present. the crowd having been
dism ssed from the room directly after the jury
retired. In the judges private room the prison
er waited. The Jurors came in, and, with
the usual formality, handed to the clerk
verdict of guilty, and sentence of twenty one
years Imprisonment Haskell watched the iu-
rors keenly but showed no nervousness. When
the sentence fell upon his ears an expression of
pain and trouble could be detected in the move
ment OF his lips and eyes. He had nothing to
say, and within ten minutes was again ~ Jail.
His attorney gave the formal notice of motion
for new trial
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THE HORsE-FANCIERS.

Members of the State Trotting and Pacing
Horse Association Meet in Convention.
The second annual meeting of the Indiana
Trottng and Pacing Horse breeders Association
was held in the Supreme Court room yesterday
afternoon. A number Of new members were ad-
mitted, and W. II. Wilson. of Cyuthiana. KY.
well-known horse breeder was made an honor.
airy member to whom was specially accorded all
the privileges allowed regular members.
The State Board Of Agriculture was rather SCI
verely censured by D. L. Thomas on account of
the way 1t had entirely ignored the associations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29
A Begging Fraud.

warn the public against young woman who is
begging on the streets. Her story usually is
that two orphan children Of her sister are depend
ent upon her. that she is afflicted with epilepsy,
canes chairs when she can got work. etc. Her
latest plea is for money to take herself and the
two children to Cairo, H.. where her brother
will help her. She has paper with the names
Of several well-known citizens down for small
amounts, and is often quite successful She is a
fraud and should not be encouraged. Any
further information can be had by applying at
the Office of the society.
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The Eagle Machine Works Affairs.

The Eagle machine works have been sold to
L. W. Hasselmau for $l55OO Receiver By
fields report of the sale will be made to Judge
Taylor to-day. The receivership resulted. from
the expiration of the company's charter. Mr.
Hasselman has filed articles for the incorpora-
ton of a new company to operate the works, the
directors being L. W., II. W., W. j., Ida p
Hasselman. Fl. Thomas, Jos. F. Watson and
Theo. P Haughey. with 100000 paid-up cap
ital stock.
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LAST CALL!

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, 1886-01-29
Damages Awarded,

The suit of Joshua Newly against John G.
amount of $l0,0 on account of malicious pros
ecution, resulted. yesterday, in the jury return
ing verdict, giving the plaintiff judgment for
$1,l00 The attorneys for the defendant at
once filed motion for new trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29

The formal execution of Mr.. Pattson's trust
deed, in the interest Of the citys claim against
him, was perfected yesterday, Cas- Byfeld be-
coming the trustee. 1t includes all the property
to which reference has been made as entering
into the trust as we'll as $42, 900 in notes. Mr..
Byfe.d will give bond of $4,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29

The report of George F. Evans, as receiver of
the Louisville, Evansville & St Louis railway,
for December. has been fled in the United States
Court. His receipts during the month amounted
to $l43 DOL 43, and there is now on hand bal
ance Of $54,S67.l4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29
Superior Court.

Room lion. Napoleon b. Taylor. Judge.
Yesterday-Amanda Easley vs.. Dock Easley;
suit for divorce. On trial by court Failure to
provide.
Stoughton J. Fletcher ct al. vs.. Joseph A.
Gramer ct al; suit for foreclosure. Robert
Catterson appointed receiver.
Today-Call: A. L. Wright s. Co.; receiver
ship matter
Roora 2-Hon. d. W. Howe. judge
To-day-No call.
Room a-Hon. Lewis c. Walker. Judge.
Observation-Disclosures Muhlman rs. Margaret
Taylor; mechanics lien. Dismissed.
Lock seam Elbow Company VS.. William A.
Wheeler; injunction and damages Dismissed
To-day-No call
NEW SUITS.
Room 1-35011, James Renihan, Valentine
Buchanan. Edward Burns and Michael O'Con-
nor and Kreitlein s. Schrader VS.. Christian G.
Fritsche and Henrietta Fritsche; for receiver.
Room 2-350l2. John III. Weaver VS. Rebecca
Bell Davis, VIM. Fl. Davis ct al foreclose mo
chanics' lien; demand $780,
Room 3-35ol0, Rebecca F. Schick vs.. Jacob
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29
For Violating the Postal Laws.

A. Fl. Richards was arrested at Bedford and
brought to this city, yesterday by deputy
United States marshal, for violating the postal
laws by sending through the mails postal card
addressed to w. W. Templeton, Of Bloomfield,
applying obscene epithets to him. Richards was
committed to Jail in default of bail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29

N. Schick; account; demand $3.50. 35013.
Michael Day VS.. Thomas. Sarah j., Julia and
Anne Ferguson; foreclosure.
Circuit Court-4136 Zelta Gordon vs.. Benia-
min F. Gordon; divorce; cruel treatment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29

In hundreds of cases, Hoods Sarsaparilla, by
purifying and enrichlng the blood has proven a
potent remedy for rheumatism. Hence, if you
suffer the pains and aches of this disease, it is
fair to assume that Hoods Sarsaparila will cure
you. Give it trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Judge John A. Stotsenburg, of New Albany,
is at the Grand Hotel.
Miss Jessie Cornelius left yesterday morning
for short visit to Cincinnati
Mrs. Ed Kstner and Miss Annie Kistner, of
Millersville spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L.. S. Ayres will give large
aarty. this evening, for their daughter, Miss
Emma Ayres.
Miss Gertrude Rocker, of Castletou, daughter
of DR. J. ]. Rocker. and sister of Will V. Rocker.
is visiting friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Cook, accompanied by
their son Harry, leave for Vincennes to-day. to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Smith, the parents of
Mrs. Cook
The members of the Tabernacle Church give
social this evening. Several interesting meth
DDS of entertainment will be furnished, and
doubtless many will be present.
Mr.. Augustus and Miss Julia Schnull gave
large reception to their young friends on Wednes-
day evening Dancing commenced at 8 o'clock,
Mller's orchestra furnishing the music.
The ladies of the Central Christian Church
will give unique programme this evening, fol-
lowed by social, at which fair young-lady
vendors will preside over the candy, nut and
popcorn departments.
Mrs. Henry SEVERN gave a reception at her
home on North Meridian street yesterday after
noon. Despite the inclement weather there was
large attendance. Mrs. SEVERN proved q
charming hostess. The house was tastefuly
decorated with flowers, and elegant refreshments
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs W, N Burt No 800 East Wash
ington street celebrated Mr.. Burt's birthday,
last evening, by tea Among the guests pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. E. P Thompson Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Sullivan. Dr. and Mrs. Sellman. Mr..
Mr. and Mrs. j. P. Baker. Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Caldwell, Miss McGaughey of Van Vert, O.,
and Dr. and Mrs L. g. Donnell, of Franklin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-29
Hotel Arrivals.

Occidental Hotel: F. NJ. Busby, Lebanon; c..
S. Stetman and wife, Lancaster; j. Fl. Bebout
Rushville; George Fl. Clifford. Upton; /. J. Far
quhar, Winchester; Nixon Henley, Monrovia.
Bates House: R. A. Campbell. B. G. Hudnut,
Terre Haute; E. w. Brown, Columbia City; o.
G. Dunn and wife, franklin; r. r. Morris. Rich.
mond; c. g. Munyan Hartford: A. NJ Weston,
New Castle; O. B. Macauiev. Columbus; G. w.
Ward, Newport; G. NJ. Fisher, Erie.
Grand Hotel: VIM S. Holman, W. H. Cobb,
Aurora; w. f. Baker, Westield; Fl. M. La Fol.
lett, Lebanon; E. G.. Gardner, Bloomington;
John S. Bayess, Frankfort; George J. Eacock,
Lafayette; N. J. Gaskell. D. j. Busner, Frank
FORT T. M Andrews, West Point; Frank Sim.
mons, Syracuse; George S. Green, A j. Ash
worth and wife. Mount Vernon; D. l. Roots, Con-
nersvile; A. w. Fullerton, Spencer; N E. Black,
Selma
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Criminal Court,

Hon. Pierce Norton, Judge.
Today-Call: State VS.. Thomas Birmingham;
murder
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-26
THEY ALL EXPECT T6 4 ..,NoM.
MATED AND ELECTED.
New Orleans Daily states.]

New Orleans Daily States.]
WASHINGTON, June M.-Talks
with the Louisiana Congressmen show
that they all expect to be renominated.
Mr.. Gay has received assurances that
he can get the nomination without
any serious opposition if he desires to
return to Congress. Mr.. Wallace is
certain to be renominated on the splen-
did run be made last time. Mr.. st.
Martin, 1t appears, will have rivals,
and some formidable ones, but he ex-
poets to pull through. Mr.. Irion will
have the hardest race to make, while
Messrs. Blanchard and King have
walk overs. ~ w
How our esteemed contemporary can
reconcile the above statement con-
cerning Gen. King with the known
facts in the Fifth district is mystery
we cannot solve, King walk over
Ask every parish from Madison to
Claiborne. Shreveport Times.
The correspondent Of the States ev-
identity expresses Gen. Kings views
of the situation Perhaps it Is well for
the people to know that the General In
tend, to have sa walk over,' and he
IL very considerate to give them due
notice to that effect. 1t would be too
bad for them to disappoint him. The
General is also generous to other cans
didates who are "spreading them
selves;" for when they learn that the
General aoiW have ga walk over"
whether the people are willing or not,
all lesser lights will modestly retire
below the horizon and save the ex-
pense, vexation and loss of time and
sleep attendant upon an anxious con.
gressional canvass-But even Napo-
leon had his Waterloo
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-26

ascAAdl CVtOCuCO 10 Al thS PSSSN>
Il the EN- ployes alone.
Regarding the loss OF freight, the
owner is compelled TO 60 through a
routine of red tape before he can re-
cover the value of his goods, which
would exhaust the patience of job;
and in cases where tho amount is
small the owner either becomes dis
couraged before he gets half way
through, and gives up the fight or
rather than suffer the trouble and
annoyance declines to make any effort
in the matter.
The propositions, which are embod-
led in bills before the legislature, lock~
ing to a solution of the difficulties in
these cases are, first TO compel the
road to assume the burden of showing
absence Of negligence on its part in
suits for the recovery Of damages for
stock killed, and second TO compel the
road to settle for freight which it fails
to deliver at the point of delivery and
to enable the party losing the freight
to sue for its value in The court OF his
own domicil. How any member can
vote against these two bills with any
claim to honesty or consistency is
more than we can understand. 1t
seems that policy, if nothing else,
would teach the railroad the wisdom
Of concedipg the justice of these laws.
The people of Louisiana are patient and
long suffering in such matters, but if
they are continually thwarted and ig-
nored, they may become aroused and
then il is hard 10 tell where they will
stop.