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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
AFTER NATURAL GAS.
A Richmond Syndicate Will Bore for It's
1t Under Indianapolis?

The Richmond Natural Gas Company was
Incorporated under the laws of the State yester-
day, and will soon begin boring for gas and o i
in Wayne county, where it is supposed a supply
can be found at a depth Of about a thousand
feet. The capital stock of the company is SIS, 100,
and the directors are: H. C. Starr, j. NJ. Zoar,
j. G.. Lemon, A. L. Pogue, M. H. Dill, M. G.
Henley, x. N. Land, D. K. Zeller, and j. NJ.
Westcot.
1t is believed that natural gas can be found
under Indianapolis, and one scientist who has
made a special study of the matter. estimates
thatsthe, supply is no lower than 700 feet The
Electric Lighting and Gas Heating and Illumi-
mating Company intend to bore for flowing water
at the corner of Pratt street and the canal
soon, and will go down $500 or 5000
feet, and if there is any natural
gas they will probably find it. DR.. John Collett,
the former State Geologist. says very positively,
however, that there is no natural gas in this
region, except such as is above ground. and there
are a great many intelligent people who think
that it is useless to try to find out anything that
he doesn't know about the internal affairs of the
earth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
THE CITY HALL DEDICATION.
The G. A. r. to Have the Exercises in Charge
"A Benefit for the Soldiers Monument.

Arrangements have been made for the dedica-
ton of the new City Hall in June, under the aus
pices Of the g. A. R., and for the benefit of the
soldiers monument fund. 1t is proposed to give
a series of grand concerts, and the State soldiers
committee has appointed Profs.
Carl Barus, Ora Pearson. and Alexander Err
~nestinof a committee to secure music for che
singing societies of this city and other societies
in the State, who will at once begin the
study of a chorus for the dedication.
1t is the intention to give two evenings of this
week to music, and every assurance is given that
it will be superior to anything in the way of a
musical festival ever rendered here. Stage ar
engagements are being made to seat 600 singers,
and room for an orchestra Of 100 instruments.
This will be only one attraction Of the week,
and as the matter is now in the hands of a com
petent committee, something to the credit of the
State and to the societies engaged in the work
may be expected. The committees appointed by
the different posts in the city will meet at the
Board of Trade rooms Monday afternoon at 4:45,
prompt, to make additional arrangements. The
railroads will be asked to run excursions every
day for the evening entertainments. that the
city may be crowded with people during the en-
tire week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
THE TOWNSHIP CoMMITTEE
Death Of II. III. Bogcess.

Harrison Fl. Boggess. since 1850 a resident Of
this city, diod yesterday morning as the resi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
The Light Artillery.

The Light Artillery have been spending the
winter quietly. Games of progressive euchre,
for a prize given by the commissioned officers,
have amused the men. They were
brought to a close last Monday night.
The prize. an elegant newmarket
layout was awarded to W. d. Myers, the
winner. The battery is in splendid fighting
trim, having almost completed the organization
of an honorary league Of one hundred. This
league is for the encouragement of the battery,
and when filled, no one can gain admission until
a vacancy occurs. The arrangements looking to
the production Of 'The Chimes of Normandy"
under the auspices of the battery.
are almost completed. There will be
in the cast most of the persons who gave it so
successfully four years ago, aided by many other
prominent musicians who are volunteering their
services. On the whole. the battery is looking
forward to a very successful and active season.
1t is expected that many scalps will bangle at
their belts. in drill contests, before the leaves
fall again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
No Preferred Claims Allowed.

In the suit brought by some of the depositors
in Ritzinger's Bank against the assignee, to re-
cover the deposits made after 8 p. III. on the
Saturday before the failure, Judge Ayres. on
yesterday, announced what his decision would
be. but. at the request of the plaintiffs, no
formal entry was made. The plaintiffs attorneys
and those for the assignee will consult as to the
form OF entry. The court, at plaintiffs request,
will probably write out a special finding of facts
and state his conclusions of law thereon. The
substance of the decision was that the evidence
showed that the bank was in the habit of receiv-
deposits and paying checks after 8 p. NJ, al
though the bank was nominally closed at that
hour. and that these deposits were made in the
usual course of business, and were entitled to no
preference over the other depositors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
Annual Praise Meeting of the Fourth Pres
byterian Church.


byterian Church.
The ladies of the Fourth Presbyterian Church
held their annual praise meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Dorsey, yesterday, from 3 to 6 P.
NJ. About one hundred and fifteen ladies and
thirty young ladies and misses filled the parlors.
The following was the programmes: Responsive
reading of the Scriptures; prayer; song, From
Greenlands Icy Mountains" secretary's report
for the year, Mrs. Bond; song. Webb; song.
Your Mission chorus of girls; the paper, How
Shall We Praise Thee" Mrs. Cleland; map exer-
cises, Miss Nina Bond; recitation. Miss Hattie Gle
land; recitation, Miss Matthews; solo. Mrs.
Scott; map exercise, Miss Maggie Roberts; song,
a chorus of girls; doxology; benediction; open
ing of the thank offerings, about 800; social en-
tertainment. The parts were all we'll carried
out. Especial mention should be made of the
map exercises and of the paper by Mrs. Claland.
If any are lukewarm in their support of mis-
sions. to listen to such a paper would surely con-
vert them. The style and thought were admira-
BILE. Through the entire paper ran a spirit Of
warm devotion to Christ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
A Prisoner for Life.

The jury, in the trial of Charles Mitchell, who
murdered Simon Cox. did not return a verdict
until yesterday afternoon. After being out all
night the ballots remained. as almost from the
first, line for murder in the second degree, and
thr for manslaughter. During the morning
the jury asked to be reinstructed on certain
points, particularly as to the matters relating to
murder in the second degree. 1t required
two hours more for 1t to reach a
verdict of guilty in that degree. It carries with
it q life sentence. Mitchell is a neatly dressed
colored boy. who wants a few months of being
twenty-one years OF age. For the first time dur
ing the trial he manifested an appreciation of his
position when the sentence reached his ears. At
one time seven of the jury voted for murder in
the first degree.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07

siderstion. will I consent to make the race
Notwithstanding his emphatic declaration that
he would not make the canvass, q number of the
friends of DIR. Forbes insisted on refusing to
accept his declination. and finally he was asked
by one of them, IF it is the sentiment of this
committee that you should make the race, will
you do sor Mr.. Forbes replied that he would
not.
The roll of committeemen was then called on a
motion OF Dir. Pearson that the defamation or
Mr.. Forbes should be accepted. resulting in its
adoption. by a vote Of 80 to Is.
A committee, of which Merrill Moores was
made chairman, was then appointed to prepare
resolutions expressing regret over the with
drawal of Dir. Forbes from the canvass. and the
esteem Of the central committee for him as a
man Of integrity and honor.
After a prolonged discussion on the question OF
when the successor of Mr.. Forbes should be
chosen, and whether by the committee or the
delegate convention, it was decided that it was
election is 500 near to allow any delay. The
vote in favor of making a nomination i'm
mediately was almost unanimous.
The name of Charles Many was proposed by
Col. 5. +. Gray for the vacancy on the ticket.
The suggestion was received with general ap
prevail. and it was moved by john r. Pearson
that, as there was no opposition, Mr.. Many
should be nominated by reclamation. The vote
was unanimous. every person in the room ex-
pressing his Endorsement by standing.
Captain Forbes vas made chairman of a COM
mittee, consisting of w. II. Craft, Jacob L.
Beiler. and Col. S. f.. Gray. to notify Mr.. Many
of his nomination, and request him to appear be-
fore the meeting. The committee was absent a
half hour, and had some difficulty in finding Mr..
Many. The crowd waited patiently, however,
and when he made his appearance in the room,
escorted by Captain Forbes. he was
greeted with enthusiastic demonstrations
Ha was introduced by General Carnahan
as a hero of Mission Ridge, whom
he had seen going over the enemy's works with
the gallant boys of the Seventy ninth and
Eighty-sixth Indiana regiments on the 18th of
November. 1863, and as a man whom he had
known FROM long acquaintance to be thoroughly
honest. honorable and capable. He was sure
that MIR. Many would be elected trustee of Cen
ter township. because he is the kind of a man
the people want in that position.
Mr.. Many said that the nomination was q
great surprise to him. Hesregretted that his
friend, Captain Forbes, had declined to make the
race, because he believed he could have been
elected. Having been selected to take Captain
Forbes's place. he would try to make the can
vass. and would do what he could to secure the
election, in which, he hoped, he would have the
hearty support of his friends and all Republic
ans. The meeting adjourned with three rousing
cheers for the nominee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
Township Nominations.

The Pike township Republicans yesterday
nominated Jasper Hornaday for trustee. and
Henry Case for assessor. Both are exceedingly
popular gentlemen and will doubtless carry that
stronghold of the Democracy.
The Republicans of Perry township held their
convention yesterday afternoon. nominating the
following ticket: Trustee, II. G. Griffith; assess
or, w. N. Myers; justices Of the peace, Joseph P.
Bailey, r. q. Graydon, and George Harness;
delegates to the judicial convention, p. S. Car
son and William Seborn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
South Side Kindergarten.

The South Side Free kindergarten will reopen
on Monday, March 8. after taking the winters
vacation of two months, and will continue open
through the summer. 1t will be under the care
of the Kindergarten Association. with Mrs. Anna
Fleming and Miss Lizzie Stilz in charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07

dence Of his daughter, Ms. W. F. johnson, No.
l5 North Pennsylvania street, after a lingering
illness. For the past sixteen months he had
been confined to his bed. He leaves three
daughters, Mrs. J. w. James. Mrs. w. F. John
son and Miss Dora Borgess., of this city. He was
a member of the Tippecanoe Club. by which or
ganiZation his funeral will be attended in q body.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
Seeking q New Trial.

The motion for a new trial of the damage suit
of DIR. Taylor against DR.. Rice, for SANDER and
malicious prosecution, which resulted last fall
in the plaintiff being given judgment for $40. 600.
was argued in the federal court yesterday, but
there was no ruling by the Judge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07

Nathan Burley accidentally broke one Of his
arms two years ago, and DR.. John Carver at.
tended to it, Yesterday ne brought suit against
the Doctor for 50. 600 damages, alleging that the
setting was unskillfully performed. DR.. Carver
is . physiciAn Of excellent standing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
A Precocious Child.

'There goes Jim Rice" remarked State Sta.
t~istician Peelle to a visitor a day or two ago. as
the State Auditor passed his office.
Papa. is Mr.. Rice old7' inquired the S~tatisti-
clans fairhaired, six-year-old. who happened to
be present.
Eyes. rather old, my child
'Then, he's a chestnut, isn't he, papal"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
r e MI G " L


Having purchased the G. H. Zschech & Co. plant, Nos. 1870 to 100
South Pennsylvania street, we will, within a few days, remove to above
location. In connection with our present business we shall do a general
machine business. Our facilities are frstclass, and we guarantee first
class work. LOCKWOOD, NEWCOMB & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-13
Collision With Strikers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Mar. 1.-THE rail-
read company was compelled to abandon
The attempt TO send a freight train west yes
tcI,iay afternoon. The locomotive was
standing in the round house with steam up
ready to start when the strikers attempted
to sciHe it and rull the fire. Sheriff Benting
and w. C. Bailey, guard employed by the
company, commanded them 10 desist, and
in The excitement Bailey drew pistol and
q stormy scene ensued. Quiet was restored
and HE strikers withdrew, hut the company
abandoned further attempts to move train
for the day. Another effort will be made
to day. Bailey was arrested last night upon
!. charge of assault and battery. About 40
men applied for work yesterday but their
employ were intercepted and the men
failed to report for duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-13
Convict Labor.

1t will be remembered that the Van Doran
bill passed by the last Legislature authorize;
convicts to be let out on county roads and
on railroads, but does not declare that the
contracts now existing at the peniten'lary
are void, but simply provides that these con
victs now out under existing contracts can be
taken, provided these contracts can be law
fully cancelled.
There are a number Of railroads now in
process OF construction in Virginia anxious
to hire convict labor and these railroads ii
is understood will takes steps ct once to Sc
cure convict labor regardless Of existing
contracts. They claim that by their charters
which are older than existing convict con
tracts, that they arc entitled to convic!s and
also that by various acts Of the Legislature of
Virginia they were entitled to these convicts
before the late State authorities had made
contracts at the pententiary.
The mode suggested 10 test tho question
is for the Board Of Supervisors Of county
TO make a requisition, approved by the
county Judge, FOR convic's, and if the Coy
ernor should refuse to furnish convicts now
under contract, that the railroads could then
readily ramn into court and ask to have the
existing contracts declared null and void,
upon the ground that the State authorities
had no right TO make contracts to extend
beyond their term.
Some lawyers have already been consul.
ted, and tho railroad companies are anxious
to have the matter speedily settled, 80 that
they may begin work with convicts in the
spring il entitled to them. The matter is
likely to get into court at y very early day.
-Richmond State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-13
FROM WASHINGTOS.

Special Correspondence of the Alcxa. GAZETTE. !
WASHINGTON, ID. G., March Is, 1856.
The funeral Of Senator Miller, of Califor-
MIA, was the centre of attraction at the
Capitol to-day. 1t took place in the cham
Der of<the Senate in tho presence of the
President and his cabinet, the two branches
Of Congress, the Supreme Court of the
United States, the foreign Diplomatic Corps,
and an immense number Of spectators, every
seat and every place in and about either tho
floor or the galleries out of which sitting or
standing room could be made being availed
of for that purpose. The Senate having
been called to order and been opened with
prayer by the chaplain, Rev. MIR. Huntley,
the members of the House, preceded by their
chaplain and sergeant alarms entered
the chamber, followed in order by the mem
hers Of the Supreme Court, the Diplomatic
Corps, the President and his Cabinet, and
the family of the deceased, the pail bearers,
and the collin. The coffin was wrapped in
the American flag, was covered with flow
ers,and bore two inscriptions: born Again."
at the head, and Loyal Legion, Fat the foot.
AS it entered the chamber it was preceded
by Rev. DR.. Leonard, rector of st. Johns
Church, Episcopal, Of which the deceased
was member, dressed in his sacorflolal
robes, and reading the funeral seryice of
that church. The coffin was placed IN
stands in the space Immediately In front of
the Secretary's desk. The pail bearers
stood in row at its foot. The row q,
seats nearest the Secretarys desk was
occupied on the right by the Presi
dent i and his Cabinet, and on the
left By the family of the deceased. The
seats Immediately in the rear Of the former
were occupied by the members of the SUI
preme Court. and those in rear of them by
the Diplomatic Corps. The other seats
were filled by the Senators and Representa-
tives. Rev. DR.. Leonard took the secreta-
ry's desk, and read the whole burial service.
The benedictioa was then pronounced by
the chaplain. The President of the Senate,
Mr. Sherman, then announced that the
Senate would entrust the remains of their
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-13
The Killing of CAPTAIN Crawford


CHICAGO, March ia special dispatch
from f! Paso, Tex, says: "The results OF
Gen. Lorenzo Vegas visit TO the scene of
the killing of Capt Crawford is beginning
to bear fruit. Tho Mexican government
has summoned Santa Anna Perez the OIL
Ger in command OF the Mexican troops at
the time Of the killing, and others having
knowledge OF the affair TO the city Of Next
co, where they will undergo Il rigid exami
nation into MI Of the details. Benton
Jones, an American miner, who arrived here
to day from the Sahinal mining district
in the northern portion OF Chihuahua re.
ports that the Mexican population in that
part ofthc republic is much excited over
the affair, and The conduct Of tho general
government has alarmed them. Mr.. Jones
says that sensational statements are being
circulated and widely credited by the Mex
leans 10 the ciloct that the United States
will demand redress and Invade the State
or chihuahua 10 nvrnge the slaughter of
Capt Cra"Grl In consequences OF these
rlmors lie says business is becoming greatly
depressed, and American residents arc look
Cd upon with distrust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-13
ICOMMUNICATED.

It has amazed the writer to see ho"
strangely forgetful many democrats are o
the fact, SO forcibly stated by 81. NJ. b il
Yesterdays GAZETTE. that an attempt &c
commit the democratic party to the repeal
of the civil service law would inevitably
lose it very many votes, and, therefore. defeat
it. Thousands Of men are democrats because
they think the party has principles worth
contending for but do not care a straw, II
those principles arc carried out, what arg
the political views Of any honest and com
petent man who simply takes part in the
rontne work Of the administration. They
want all such things o. assessments on Of
flee holders, leaving Offices TO run conven-
tons or manipulate votes, etc, stopped
but they do not see how the public interest
suffers because an Office holder talks and
votes against the party in power. They
think the system under which the principles
and qualifications of i. candidate Tor Con-
gress are lost sight OF, and his ability Ia
provide government employment Ter thoss
who do him most personal service becomes
the most potent factor i'll his election, .
corrupt one, preventing the choice of The
ablest and most conscientious men, and
producing just what everybody ia complain
ing of-the inability of our legislators, State
and federal, to cope with the great questions
which demand attention at their HANDS
He is, also, amazed that they cannot see
that there would he jus! as much Ills,
satisfaction among di:appon!c! oilicc seek
era, under any other plan OF appointment !;
that tho number Of aspiranls being great!
in excess Of the number of places aspjred to.
the large majority Of cilico seekers must
always be disappointed and that these
would be much more apt TO 20 over TO the
opposite party in the hope of reward ny il.
should the present law be repealed, than,
whilst they are equally dcbarrcd from hold
ing Office, to whatever party thcy may be-
long, by their incapacity 10 pass cSamna-
ton.
That there arc defects III the civil service
law as it stands, is freely acknowledged.
We, in the South, feel sore that preference
must he given to discharged Union soldiers;
but that il result Of war which VIC cannot
help. That all the employees who were in
office when the act went into operation
should be required to pass examination, il,
however, but fair. and such an examination
would, no doubt, make many vacancies.
FIDELIs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-13
Mr. Barnum's Condition

Bridgeport, Conn.,, March ia dis
patch received from Lime Rock late last
night, states that VIM. II. Barnum, Presi-
dent Of the Housatonic railroad and chair
man Of the democratic National Committee
was reported to be in a dying condition.
The nature Of his illness is unknown.
BRIDGEPORT Conn, March ia de.
patch received from Lime Rock, Conn, this
morning, says that Hon. w. II. BarDum's
condition is steadily improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-13
ICOMNuNTCATED.
Tic TcTrapiu.

1t is great pity that our la;e Legislature
instead of passing bills calculated TO embar.
rass car finances, had employed their time
in playing seven up or like their predeces-
s,r. of six or seven years ago, indu ged in the
innocent pastiine of endearoring to find out
perfect rhyme 10 tcrrapin. Many of your
readers will doubtless, remember the memo
rablc contest which took place at that time.
One CT the mnmbers OF the House Of Dele
gates being powerfully impressed with the
merits of the little black duck, offered prize
Of Il gallon Of brandy TO any of his compee;s
who should succeed in making perfec!
rhyme to tcrrapin. This produced gres
contest among the members, and although
it Used many days, not one Of them sue
ccc,!ed in accomp ishiEg the feat Some OF
the best ellorts, if can remember rightly,
were the the following: "a terrapin is We
~ like seraphim." a terrapin is fish
without iin.n Oae OF which is rhyme to
ne first Two sylahlea of the word, and the
other 20 Tho last syllable. 1t remained for a
Prince William man TO write the following
lines, containing the only six perfect rhyme;
cr which the word is capable:
The rhymes I've seen TO tcrrapin.
Have all To me seemed very thin,
Couli the distilled berry win
Whether of grape cherry skin
I'd Strai ghtway start, with merry grin,
And take some Tom and Jerry in,
Then straightway sup on torrapn
With inst dash of sherry in.
Now, will supplement the CHER OF the
member referred to, with the following: /
will give ten gallons Of the best brandy TO
any member of the late legislature or any
member OF either house Of Congress, that
will improve en- the above, the subject being
the same j.