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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
THE RECORD OF THE COURTS.
United States District Court :
bon. w. A. Woods. Judge.
To-day-No special call.

Supreme Court.
Hon. w. Il. Niblack, Chief-justice
The following decisions were rendered April
Is:
12443 Robert M. Lawrence ct al vs. Frank
lin McVeagh ct al Kosciusko c. G. Affirmed.
Howk, IA debtors exeSution of a voluntary
assignment of all his property for
conformity with the provisions of our
statute does not suspend the right of creditor
to maintain his action, in the proper court, for
the recovery OF e. personal judgment against the
debtor-assignor for the amount found due I'M
til the trust estate has been converted into
money and exhausted or for any period of time.
12487. n. Y. G. & ST. E. Railway Company
VS.. Michael Amer. Kosciusko G. G. Affirmed.
Mitchell. J.-Where one in possession Of sheep,
under such an arrangement that he is account
able for them or for any injury to them, in any
event, such person may sue to recover for any
loss or injury done the property while is in his
possession.
12465. George C. Tyler VS.. Peter W. Ander-
son. Warren G. G. Reversed collars j.
Where vender represented that the tract of
land contained certain number of acres which
he knew was false and the vendee. in ignorance
of the truth, relied and acted upon the repre-
sensations and agreed to pay certain price
per acre, he is entitled, when deficiency in the
abatement from the purchase money in proper
ton to the deficiency.
1236a Joseph Ricketts, VS.. Joel R. Harvey ct
al. Madison c. @. Affirmed. Elliott, i'll
Where it appears from the answers to interroga-
tories thai the appellant could not have been
harmed by an instruction, the judgment will not
be reversed, although the instruction was
wrong. When the answers show that the con-
sideration of the note in suit was Illegal, an
instruction, though wrong, unless it brought or
tended to bring about wrong answer, was a
harmless error. (2) A recovery cannot be had
If the consideration of note was illegal, unless
the legal can be separated from the illegal; and
an instruction assuming that although the con-
sideration was tainted, yet if there was other
consideration the plaintiff might recover, is
wrong
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Expenses Of Demoera.ie Deputy Assessors.

Expenses of Democratic Deputy Assessors.
The County Commissioners allowed bill of
$l.6l8, yesterday, for the pay of the Democratic
deputy assessors under Mr.. Messick They will
present claim for days service yesterday,
based on the fact that they brought their books
into the Office in the morning aud turned them
over to their Republican successors. The Com
missioners say they will have to allow it, The
expenses of the deputy assessors promise to be
unusually large this year, owing to the fact that
they are obliged to assess both personality and
realty, and larger force is necessitated in order
to get through within the time prescribed by law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Terribly Burned with Molten Lead.

Yesterday, John Dietze, in the employ of the
Mallable Iron works. at Haughville, through the
awkwardness Of one of his fellow-workmen. had
ladle of molten lead overturned into his
boot, terribly burning his leg DR.. Hodges. the
physician who attended him. thinks. however,
that he will not lose the injured leg
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
L,tt,e Horse Sense Needed.

The decentralization OF freight rates between
Chicago and points to the northwestward of that
city does not seem to be in process of adjust
ment although the managers of all the granger
lines claim to be anxious to have the old rates
restored. Each company appears to have pri-
before it gives in, and the grievances are gen
orally interviewer so as to make the whole situa
ton inextrcably mixed. It would seem. how
ever, that the troubles. which are generally of a
trifiiug character could be adjusted by the in
lection of a modicum of horse sense among the
officials of the roads.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

for the payment of all fees, including that of
Tincher as attorney The present suit ID to can
eel the note on the ground Of duress and want
of consideration. Heller says Tincher threat
ened that unless the note was given, the brother
would have to 60 &c Jail. The finding was for
Tiucher
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
A Damage Suit Dismissed.

The damage suit of George Wilson for 81 900
against the Union Railway Company, was dis
missed by the plaintiff, yesterday morning, in
the Circuit Court. after the evidence, argument
and instructions of the court were all in and
the case was ready to go to the jury. Wilson
wanted to amend his complaint but he had no
means Of doing SO at that stage, and will doubt
less bring new suit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
He Thinks Rates Are Maintained.

Commissioner Fink, who always appears, says
the Philadelphia Record, like Mr.. Punch. with q
set speech, whenever he is trotted out before an
audience, stated yesterday Tin way to get 1t
publshed) that 1.-THE trunk lines are In position
to permanently maintain rates and prevent de-
moralization Of course, an absolute mainte-
nance of rates Is impossible. Charges and
counter-charges of cutting rates are continually
being made. but they never result In anything
definite. The charges against the Lehigh Val
ley have been denied by the company, and have
since been pronounced premature (which may
be new way of calling them false) by Commits
sloner Blanchard The Grand Trunk has mott
fed us that it is not cutting rates. and il there
is found to be any cutting going on it will
rectify it at once. The reason given by the
Lackawanna for its large freight business is that
it is the best line, etc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
An EASILY procrrsd Divorce.

Emma Wagner Holland, wife of Harris f.
Holland, travelling agent living in Irvington,
brought suit for divorce from him, yesterday.
in the Circuit Court, alleging failure to provide.
The case was at once brought before Judge
Ayres. 1t was shown that the wife had sup
ported herself for two or three years by acting
as saleswoman in Wasson's dry goods store and
Charles Mayors toy store. Judge Ayres granted
her divorce and restored her maiden name to
har
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Throw Physic to the Dogsn

When it is the old-fashioned blue mass, blue pill
sort, and insist on using DR.. Pierces Pleasant
Purgative Pellets modern medical luxury,
being SMALL sugar coated granules, containing
the active principles of certain roots and herbs
and which will be found to contain as much ca
thartic power any of the old fashioned, larger
pills. without the latters violent. drastic effects.
The pellets operate thoroughly but harmlessly,
establishing permanently healthy action of the
stomach and bowels, and as an anti bilious rem
edv are uneQualed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
win Likely End in Gossip.

A great deal of gossip is again afioat regarding
'big combination" which is to include the
Lake Shore Bee-line, Hooking Valley, l., B. &
w. and several other roads The gossip is of
rather hazy character, but is of two distinct
sorts. One variety is that pool is to be formed,
including the above roads, the Nickel-plate.
Lake Erie & Western and others. for the pur-
pose of strengthening rates throughout the West.
1t is the same scheme that was rumored last
fall but which. for some unknown reason came
to an untimely end The other runor is that
practical consolidation OF the Vanderbilt inter
ests is intended. The Cleveland Leader claims
to have been reliably informed that both these
plans had been recently aeita.ed again, and that
it was not unlikely that something would result
from them. The late J. III. Devereux is said to
have been opposed to all combination schemes
of the above character.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
WIN Not Re-Employ Strikers.

A. A. .Talmage general manager Of the Wa
bash system, was in Chicago, Wednesday, and
in conversation with Importer Of the Inter
Ocean took exceptions to the statements pub
lished that the Wabash road had taken back q
number Of the strikers. This was untrue, he
said Further, he showed telegram from P.
Flanagan, agent of the road at St. Louis, which
read as follows: s.None of our strikers on either
side of the river have returned, and none will be
allowed to return unless you give 81 CHI orders.
Mr.. G. L. Wellington, general freight agent OF
the Wabash road, yesterday issued the follow
ing notice to the shipping public: I'm reference
to the statement published in the morning pa
pers to the effect that the Wabash could not re-
ceive freight from St Louis desire to say that
such statement was unwarranted and not au-
thorized by any department of the Wabash
There is no interruption to traffic via our line.
and we are in condition to receive and forward
promptly all freight from the West and South
west
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Assessor Qnill's Office Deputies.

Assessor Thomas Quill has appointed the fol.
lowing Office men: Frank Conner, Chas Tyler,
Jno. Glazier, Ed Roberts, Harry Lehr. VIM.
Davis, VIM M. Blake, Chas Baughman, Harry
Patton, Harry p. Wilcox, Richard Wise, Pat
Perkins, Jos. Hasely, Phil. T. Mickerson, Jas.
p Patterson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

A suit to cancel note. with rather peculiar
surroundings. was tried yesterday in Judge
Walkers court Edward Helfers brother was
recently arrested for seduction, and on the eve
Of the trial compromised by marriage The girl
had employed Harry Tincher as her attorney.
Edward Heller gave his note for 500 to Tinchez
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

Yesterday was the last day for bringing in .he
recent township election returns, and all were
received, except from two precincts-the Second
of the Seventeenth ward, and the Second of the
Eighteenth, the latter being Sim Coy's home
nreclnct
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Circuit Court.

Hon. A. G. Ayres, Judge.
Yesterday-David Mcconnell ct al VS.. the
Estate of Joseph Mcconnell Motion for new
trial overruled.
State ex rel. Richard Kinney vs. William A.
Reading ct al; suit on bond Taken under ad-
visement
Emma w. Holland VS.. Harris F. Holland; di-
vorce. On trial by the court.
To-dav-No special call.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE
God Liver Oil. with Hvnonhosnhitas.

rs REMARKABLE AS FLESH PRODUCER.
The increase of flesh and strength is percepti-
BILE Immediately after commencing to the
Emulsion. The Cod Liver Oil emulsi6ed with
the Hypophosphites Is most remarkable for its
healing, strengthening and flesh producing quail
ties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

The Question Still Under Consideration.
The trunk-line authorities are still considering
the question of reducing east-bound rates. The
decline in tonnage at all Western points the last
ten days has been large and is due to the fact
that lake navigation is about opening. It is ss-
timated that from eight to nine millions of bush
els of grain are now in lake bottoms at Chicago
and other Western points awaiting the actual
opening of water communication. This very
naturally restricts railroad business to the low
est limits, but railroad men are of the opih-
ion that the worst has been Sc en-. 1t is custom
airy and often necessary to reduce the railroad
freight rate at this season. but the rate is at
a minimum and some railroad representatives
believe they will get business without changing.
The freight rate on the Erie canal is 81 cents
this year against II 04a cents last year, and is
not likely to go lower, as no profit was made In
1885. The question will be looked into carefully
before decision is arrived at.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
OBITUARY.
Death Of DR.. Samuel Davis, One of the Pioneer
Physicians of Indiana.

DIR. Samuel Davis died at his residence, No.
274 Pleasant street. last evening He was
stricken with apopiexy on Sunday and although
he rallied on Monday sufficiently to give his
family hope that he would recover, he began
growing worse again Tuesday evening and
continued in sinking condition until his death
occurred, last evening. His remains will be
taken to Pittsburg this afternoon by Charles
Il. Kregelo, for cremation.
DR.. Samuel Davis was well known as one of
the pioneer physicians of Indiana. He was born
in Ontario county, New York, on Feb. Is, 1914
He went to Cincinnati in 1882 to attend medical
lectures, and remained there six years. He To-
Gated at New Trenton, Franklin county, Indi-
ana, and practiced medicine there FOR many
years. He represented Franklin county
in the first Legislature after the
adoption of the present State Constitution. In
1862 he joined the Union army as assistant sur
eeon of the Thirty seventh Indiana Regim ent
In 1863 he became surgeon of the Eighty third
Regiment While in the war he was thrown vio-
lently from an ambulance and received injuries
of the spine from which he never fully recovered.
He came to Indianapolis in l572. In late years
he has practiced his profession but little. He
was twice married. Four children of eight from
his first wife are now living His second wife
died two months ago.
Mr. Davis was a Mason, having Joined the
order over forty years ago, and was q member
of the Grand Army of the Republic. He also
belonged to the Tippecanoe Club.
In his life he had for long time advocated a
more approved method of disposng of the dead
and gave full and minute directions for the cree
nation of his body. At his request Gordon Post
Ct. A R., will escort his remains to the depot
and G.. A. Walrad, the commander of the post
will accompany the body to the crematorium
The funeral services will be held at the house
this afternoon at half past 2 o'clock, and will DO
conducted by Rev. r. V. Hunter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

Complaint Of q Temperance LECTURERS Wife.
Mary johnson has brought suit for divorce
from her husband, BENJAMIN f.. not the "Bsn
johnson. Of Boone" but an old and well-known
temperance lecturer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Hotel Arrivals.


Denison House: VIM. Hayden. l. NJ Neeld,
E. F. DeForest, Chicago; FL. w. Dryer, Boston;
w. Fl. Barnes, Cleveland; w. G. Wilson, Lafay
cite; G. S. Wesner. Lebanon; j. Van Noyes, A.
S. Gauders, New York; s. FL. Harrington, CO.
lumbus, o.; w. r. Fraser, DAYTON; Mrs. John
Allen, Greenfield; Fl T. Lindsey, Cincinnati;
J. c. Osterloh, Philadelphia; G. A. MiI:ard,
Louisville
Bates House: j. Booth, g. Ell. Booth, Kemp
ton; w. E Parks wife and child, Mrs. Parke
and child, Martinsville; Charles M. Zion Leb-
anon; Elwood Avery. Frankfort; D. Webb, Gov
ington George F. Stevens. Rochester; John w.
Ragsdale. Franklin; A. Rice. E. FL. Waldrcn,
s. P. Axtell Columbus; w. Harris, Union City;
w. G. Windstanley. Bedford; Owen Moffett,
Edinburg; G. w. Stems, Peru.
Grand Hotel: H. Fl. Francis, Michigan City;
Ben P. Brown, Franklin; John w. Buskirk
Bloomington; DR.. A. B. Pitzer Upton; M. NJ
Mayerstein, Lafayette Judge Thos. f. David
son. Charlottesville; B. P. Douglass. Corydon
A. M. Atkinson, Wabash; S. NJ Guthrldse,
Martinsville; J. NJ. MCGEE. Bloomington; Sam
uel Hargrove, Union; John Bradfeld, Rockville;
Thomas Nelson, Bloomingdale; j. M. Hughes
Richmond; L. N. Downey, Gosport j. M. Need
ham, Franklin; Harry Willis, Los Angeles, Cal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
A suit over q Piano.

Elizabeth Pigg has sued the American Ex-
press Company, L. E. Reinhold, Thee Pfafiin,
o. w. Williams. and others fer $500, alleging
that they converted to their own use piano be.
longing to her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Mrs D. 2: Baldwin, Of Logansport. is visiting
friends in the city.
Mrs. s. K. Hoshour is seriously i'll at the resi-
dence of L. N. Richards, No. 7l9 North Illinois
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ell. Holiday, who have
been spending few days in Cincinnati, will re-
turn home to-day.
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Cornelius, on
North Meridian street
Gen. T. w. Bennett commander of the G.. A.
R., Major James p. Iiff, j. f. Hawley and E.
B. Hutchinson, of Richmond. are in the city,
and are stopping at the Bates House.
The entertainment to be given this afternoon
at the Meridian Rink by the free kindergartens,
in celebration of Friedrich FrGbels birth ami
varsary, promises to be very interesting event
The ladies of the Childrens Aid Society will be
in attendance, and solicit the patronage Of all
friends of their praiseworthy cause,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Criminal Cont;

Hon. Ross Clarke. Judge, pro tenn.
To-day-Call: The State VS.. John w. Real
inp
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

Why wear ont with continued coughing at
night, when Ayers Cherry Pectoral viii relieve
sooths and cures
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
Bishop Fosters Lecture Tonight.

Bishop Foster. of Boston, will deliver his lect-
ure on 1.-THE Universe" this evening The Bishop
is making q tour through the State, lecturing in
the principal cities. Thus far he has been
greeted by large and enthusiastic audiences.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

The Situation Discouraging tt, Stockholders.
On Friday, the 23d, the Lake Erie & Western
will be sold at foreclosure sale by decree of the
court The road will doubtless be bid in by the
first mortgage bondholders. The bonds and
accrued interest now amount to SO, 800, 900. No
one expects that the road will sell for q
sufficient sum to pay the bonds and
accrued interest The prospects for the sec
ond mortgage bondholders are not very fat
tering, while the poor stakeholder will be in q
worse plight losing the value Of his stock and
also is liable to its full amount for the floating
Indebtedness of the company. A scheme Of re-
organization has been set on foot by New York
parties to enable these second mortgage bond
and stockholders to save part of their bonds or
stock. A new company is to be organized, and
the first mortgage bonds of the old company are
to be paid in part with bonds Of the new COM
pany The second mortgage boIdholder can
then take out in stock in the new company an
amount equal to the par value of his bonds upon
the payment of $25 per share additional, the
holder Of an unsecured claim the amount of it,
paying $50 additional per SHARE and a stockhold-
er on paying $35 per share.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

being built better and cheaper than they were
years ago. After they are built they are better
managed Economics are kept In sight that ten
years ago were not thought of. We have raised
a better class of railway managers. and are every
year increasing the number of truly able railway
men. A few years ago less care was taken in the
selection of men for responsible positions. But
every year has increased the exaction upon man.
ayers, and the elements of success have been
more rigidly scrutinized. No doubt the most of
the mismanagement OF railway operators years
ago was due to inability or carelessness. Rail-
way building and railway management may be
called, for want of better term, a science. Re-
suits are now possible which were impossible IF
teen years ago."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16
ranks There L stin Room for improvement

1hinks There Z Still Room for Improvement.
The editor of the Railway Reporter pub
isshed in Philadelphia, has something to say in
cash issua of the Reporter regarding improve
ment 10 railway management. In the number
Of April 10 he says; "A certain class of rail-
way investors are doubtful as to whether Amer
lean railway management can be improved
This is, of course, broad and loose assertion or
suspicion. It requires very little investigation
81 she financial history of our leading railways
20 b. able to see the steady progress that has
been made to stronger financial condition.
Taking orr railway system as a whole, there is
Ct course, great deal of mileage
that is in the hands of receivers or
81 bankruptcy There is no doubt
Great deal is likely TO go there Management
y Improving; there Is greater efficiency, not only
npaa old lines, but upon new lines. Roads are
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

State Of diana Omce o Aud o
Undersigned hy
opyf he atMne DO Il
shown Mer lnl taementa nd the idoigna now
Amx eah
SEAL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-16

Supreme Court.
Hon. w. Il. Niblaek, Chief justice.
The following decisions were rendered April
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-10-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

which is threatening the peace
and furnishing the good name
Of the United States. We con-
demn the action of the Demo-
cratic House Of Representatives
in refusing during all the long
session Of Congress which has
just closed to consider any meas
ure tending to relieve our couA-
try from the blighting curse Of
polygamy and polygamous rule
in Utah and the surrounding
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-10-20
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The Republicans of Nevada.
IN convention assembled. reaf.
firm their unfaltering loyalty to
the principles of the party az
enunciatpd in all their National
Platforms from Lincoln to
Blaine. We believe liberty is
tho inalienable right of every
man, whatever his race or color,
and in the equality of every man
heforo the law, with the unre-
strictel right of every ci:;zea to