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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
MAYOR DENNY'S STRANGE CALLERS.
Two ColOred Women Who Had Novel Idea
of How to Avoid Trouble

Two colored women. well dressed, and giving
evidence of being comfortably cared for, called
on the Mayor yesterday with grievance. One
of them, holding new buggy-whip in her right
hand, asked, SIS you de man we want to seo9"
what about4'
"Why, we want to see de man who for dol
lar will will cut half the cracker of dis whip off,
''Well-well, you see don't understand"
why, boss it's just this. Deres woman in
Bucktown who has bin calm me bad names
She's jist a great lot of trouble to me-always
talkn', talkin' about my character I've bought
dis whip to give her lickin', and want man,
who, fur dolla, will cut half de cracker off, If
dat is dun. won't be fined fur lickin dat vile
nigga"
The Mayor tried to explain that having half
the cracker cut away would not save her from
the prosecution, but the woman had faith in it,
and left by no means satisfied with the interview.
At the door the slandered woman turned and
said Look heah, boss; it makes no Difference
about dat cracker Use going to whip dat woman
anyhow. You jist look out fur fun tonight"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
Amusenents.

Mile Marie Aimee. the noted French artistic
will begin brief engagement at the Grand to-
night, opening in the musical comedy. ''Mam-
zelle," which is something of a novelty in dra-
matte productions, as almost the entire second
act is played in the auditorium and not on the
stage. It will be repeated tomorrow afternoon.
and tomorrow night the new comedy, "Miss or
Mrs., will be given. Aimee plays both Of these
pieces in English, which she ia said to speak
charmingly, having appeared previously in this
city only in opera bouffe. in French. She is said
to have capable supporting company.
Mr.. Charles a. Greene is in the city. arranging
for the engagement of the great melodrama,
Shadows of q Great City," all next week at the
Grand, and force Of men are now engaged in
active preparation for the production. The play
is by L. r. Shewell and Joseph Jefferson. The
sale Of seats will begin this morning
Davene's Allied Attractions will have appeared
300 times after the performance tonight at the
Zoo Theater. when Mile Lotto viii perform
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
Green Grocer Lather Ordered to Obey the
Courts Orders Both in Spirit and Letter.

john Lathers attempt to evade the injunction
of Judge Walker not to carry on the grocery
business within six squares of James Sander.
sons store has brought another judgment
against him. The business is now in Mrs.
Lather's name, but the husband became handy
man about the place. This caused Sanderson to
proceed the second time against Lather for con-
tempt of court, alleging that his acts in the
capacity of clerk, porter and general assistant
we're in violation of the injunction obtained
some months ago. After spending day in
hearing evidence and argument Judge Walker
fined Lather $15 with costs, and told him that
the order of court must be obeyed to the very
letter. you neither sell, nor deliver goods,
nor sit about the store to induce people to
buy" said the Judge. MIR. Lather promised
obedience. It was in this case Edward Akin
distinguished himself by making profane reply
to plaintiffs attorney, ana being sent to jail for
contempt of court. After staying there three
days. he expressed a wish to tell the Judge that
he was ready to apologize He came into court
with penitential demeanor and said Judge
am very sorry for the reply made I will know
how to act hereafter" With word or two of
kindly advice Judge Walker ordered his release.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
PRICES ARE IN PLAIN FIGURES.
PEITIS, BASSETT & co.
A STUPID CLERK.
Another Instance Of the Ineficiency Of the
New Pestoffice Clerks.

The stupidity of Grandpa Jones's reform post
Office clerks who have proven unquestionably
that they are entitled to the distinction Of being
the most inefficient in the mail service, is fur
thur illustrated by an incident which occurred
yesterday. An aged German lady for years has
resolved regularly religious paper called the
German Reform Paper. Instead of being deliv
cred at the usual time this week. she received
postal card from the postofice. requesting her
to call there for q package, which was too large
to be delivered. Her con. Fred Smith.
who Is employed in the Wholesale dry
goods house Of D. P. Erwin & CO., called at
the postofice yesterday in response to the card
and was handed q package of fifty or more
papers. A part of the wrapper had been torn Of,
and on the margin of the outside paper was
written the name of Mrs Smith. The package
was addressed to Indianapolis. and. just as all
newspaper mail is made up where there are
more than two or three subscribers at one place,
contained papers directed to different persons.
Mr.. Smith explained that there was a mistake
that only one of the papers in the package was
intended for his mother. The intelligent re-
form clerk replied that if he didn't want to take
the package il would be thrown into the waste
Suppose you open the package and see what it
contains, suggested Mr. Smith. This was done.
and the intelligent reform clerk discovered what
he ought to have known-that the papers in the
package were each addressed to different per
sons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
INVESTIGATING A WOMAN'S DEATH.
The Suspicion of Johnson County People Re-
garding Mrs. Kittredge's Sudden Demise.

The coroner of johnson county was in the
CITY, yesterday. for the purpose of gathering
what facts were available in reference to the
death of Mrs. Minnie Kittredge, who lived at
No. 81 Stevens street, this city. During Christ
mas week Mrs. Kittredge became ill, while
her husband was in Chicago, where he is en-
ployed, and she died on the 4th of this month.
DR.. VIM. FL. Wishard attended her in tie latter
part of her illness and diagnosed the disease as
intestinal trouble. Business called him away
from the city after he visited her once or twice,
and during his absence DR.. Sims, his partner,
took the case. The death return to the health
Office agrees with DR.. Wishards diagnosis.
Renihan & Hedges undertakers, following
instructions, had the remains placed in the vault
at Greenlawn Cemetery to await Mr. Kittredges
return. He came at once, and on the 7th inst.
had the body removed to johnson county, where
1t was inferred in the graveyard of the Second
Mount Pleasant Church. The shipping permit
appeared to be in regular order, but two or three
incidents connected with the arrival of the re-
mains at Franklin gave rise to gossip Acting
upon this, the coroner had the body exhumed
and the stomach examined by local
physicians. who, it is claimed suggest
ner called on Professor Hurry yesterday
and asked him if he could analyze a stomach
for him at once The Professor replied he could,
in answer to which the coroner said he
would see him again in the evening, but
he failed to return. It is presumed
the officer is satisfied with the correctness
of the death return made by Mrs. Kittredge's
reputable physician, and has concluded to drop
an investigation which had little to prompt it.
The people in the neighborhood of Mount Pleas
ant thought mystery belonged to remains that
were carried to grave in spring wagon accom-
panied only by man and woman who gave no
expression of great grief 1t is claimed that con-
Trajectory stories were given by the two attend
ants in regard to the woman's death, but Doctors
Wishard and Sims state that the death was from
natural causes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
THE CAUSE OF CAHILL'S DEATH.
Stories in Circulation Regarding the Manner
in Which He Received His Fatal Injury.

Coroner Stratford has one or two stories Of the
cause of tho wound, out of which to reach YER
dict is reference to the death of John Cahill, an
employe at Merritts wooden mills The death
return shows the immediate cause to have
been blood poisoning following wourd
in the back of the head. Cahil
had been suffering for several weeks from this
injury, and he said he received it one evening
six weeks ago while passing through Military
Park He went as far as to say man hit him
with stick, but pretended to be ignorant Of his
assailant's identity Others. however, claim
that he had fight with his
brother-in-law over family matters, and
that it occurred in the park. There is another
account, which attributes his injury to fall
from buggy. This version explains that he
was out driving with his brother Of and Barney
Conroy. when the horse, becoming unmanage-
able as it was crossing the Belt railway track,
upset the buggy and threw the occupants out
Cahill died yesterday, at the home of his mother,
on West Washington street. near Merritts mill
He leaves widow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
Hollis Accomplish Gets Two Years.

w. A. Sanders, the accomplice of Holt in the
assault to rob Charles Price. two years ago.
fessed his crime He said he met Holt in the
House of Refuge. and after their release was led
astray by him. The night of the attack on Price
he and Holt had been drinking Sanders did not
know that he struck Price, but thought he did.
Since then he has been a fugitive. and II am
ready" he said, ito receive my punishment" He
was sentenced to the penitentiary for two years.
Holt is serving ten years term for the same Of
Tense. Belle George, for being a petty thief, in
stealing dress, was sent to the Female Reform
atory for two years. Abe Levi, for stealing a
watch. went to the work-house on nine months
sentence Stephen Jefferson. who stole R. r.
Rouse's watch, was sent to the House of Refuge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
Damage from q Leaky water-pipe.

A water pipe in the fourth story of No. 20
East Washington street began leaking early last
evening. It drippings increased until they be-
came serious to the occupants of the lower
floors. Cadwallader's photograph gallery, on
the third floor. was dr. enched, Dr. Ear
hardt's dentistry Office on the next floor
was badly damaged, and Craigs candy store, on
the first floor. received large quantities of the
water. The last-named had to remove his goods
out Of danger. A large part of the ceiling in
each story gave way. The sufferers waited an
hour for assistancefrom the water-works Cad
waladers gallery, part Of which was on the
fourth floor, was locked. and the other occupants
did not care about breaking in the doors to get
at the leak,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
FRAUD MUST BE PROVED.
The Effect of the Supreme Courts Recent
Decision in the Savings Bank Cases.

John W. Ray was asked yesterday as to the
effect of the recent decision of the Suprems
Court, in the case Of Matte j. Ryan and others
against him and others, as trustees of the Indi-
annapolis Savings Bank. The suit is one wherein
plaintiffs, as depositors, sought to recover of the
trustees. Mr.. Ray said he had not read the full
text of the opinion-in fact, had not seen it-but
as he understood it from Mr.. Wal
lace, the depostors were placed as
they were before the suit began.
Mr.. Wallace explained that the depositors
claimed a right of action under common law
as cumulative to the statutory provisions, but
the Supreme Court holding that no remedy of
the kind existed. or any. indeed against the
trustees. except when, under the statutes will
full and fraudulent neglect of duties could be al
legged. the depostors were without position in
court as against the trustees Even under the
statutes they themselves cannot maintain action
for neglect and fraud on the part Of the trustees.
Such proceedings can be brought only by the
Auditor of State, through whom the depostors'
interests can acquire representation. Neglect
and fraud in any event must be proved, they
cannot be inferred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
The G. A. r. Entertainment.

An audience that flied every seat on the first
floor Of Dickson's Opera-house, and nearly every
seat in the first gallery. showed its appreciation
Of the entertainment given for the benefit Of the
Woman's Relief Corps Of George n. Thomas
Post, last evening, by heartily applauding every
member of . well-chosen and deserving pro-
gramme. The ladies who took part in the en-
tertainment were Mrs. Cost and Miss Bamberger.
who gave duet, two pianos, "March Hongroise
de Concert" Mrs. Rose Bailey and Mrs. Frank
II. lowering who each sung solos; Mrs. W. G.
Lynn and Mrs. S. l.. Morrison, who sung 1.-THE
Crimson Glow" accompanied by Misses McKen-
zie and Bamberger. 81. C. Levi sung the "Aria
MARTHA" Of Flotow, in excellent voice, and the
Glee Club sung number Of comic melodies
which excited much laughter and applause
Perry ingalls, gave . cornet solo. which was
highly meritorioua REGULATIONS were given by
J. Burgess Brown and Jud Colgan. Mr.. Colgan
gave rhymed version OF Christmas from q
cotton-p picking negros standpoint, which was in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
THE TWO REVEALS.
Progress of the Meetings at Roberts Park
and Third Christian Church.

The revival services at Roberts Park Church,
at the afternoon meeting yesterday took q
novel direction, and the hour and half was
spent in asking questions by persons present, on
the subject of personal experience, and answers
from Mrs Robinson. The meeting was greatly
profitable to all present in applying the promises
and word of God to the actual experience of
those who have obeyed and believed upon
Christ 'Ye are my witnesses; to tell
that the promises have been fulfilled in
you, is to witness for Him." was the
theme OF the afternoon services. At night
Mrs. Robinson preached from John XII, %:
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and
the life; he that believeth on me, though he
were dead, yet shall he live The theme was
that Christ can raise from the death of sin every
one that believes,
The impression has been abroad that the meet
ings will close Sunday night. This is not now the
intention of the evangelist or church officers, for
the meetings have steadily grown in interest,
and there is no thought of closing them while
conversions to this date.
The meeting in progress in the Third Chris
tan Church, on Home avenue. is developing a
very deep interest. Large audiences are listen
ing with the most profound attention every
night to the very able discourses delivered by
Dr. Hobbs, of Louisville. Ky. Last night DR..
Hobbs spoke on Christian Faith; What to Be-
lieve and on What Evidence" He urged with
great power. the danger of the seductive in
f1ueuces of sin as the chief obstacle in the way
OF accepting Christ The Doctor will continue
the discussion of the same general subject to-
night Baptism at the close Of the services to-
night
;, A very interesting meeting is in progress at
Central-avenue Church, under the care of the
pastor, Rev. A. w. Lamport Last night the
chapel was almost uncomfortably crowded. Mr..
Lamport spoke from the last verse in the epistle
OF James-'Let him know that which convert
eth the sinner from the error of his way shall
a soul from death and shall hide multitude of
SINS" After the sermon brief altar service
was held, followed by testimony meeting, in
which large number participated. There will
be meeting again tonight. and on Sunday
quarterly meeting services will be held, DR..
Tincher preaching in the morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
Pardoned by the Governor.

Randolph county court, year ago, of assault
and battery with intent to kill, and sentenced to
two years Imprisonment in the penitentiary, was
pardoned yesterday by the Governor. While in
toxicated, he snapped the cap on an unloaded
shotgun at fellow with whom he was quarrel
ing He is the son of reputable merchant, and
at the time of his conviction the Governor was
strongly urged to pardon him, but he declined
to do so until after the force of the courts SEN
tence had been felt by Richardson. The pardon
is granted upon the condition that Richardson
will abstain from the use of lntoxicants
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22

The Franklin Fire Insurance Company, claim
ing the right under special provision of mort
gage given 1t by the late Wn. B. Thurston, in
1883 fled suit yesterday against Albert T. Beck,
administrator of the estate, and the heirs, ask
Ing for the appointment Of receiver to take
charge Of the mortgaged property. The mort
gage was executed TO secure the payment Of
money ($2, 500) loaned to Thurston while he was
unmarried. In July, tho year following, he mar
ried and thus the interests Of the widow became
involved in the suit. She occupies the property
covered by the mortgage. The receiver, it is
asked, shall take charge Of all the rents and
profits and apply them. after paying taxes, re-
pairs and insurance, to plaintiffs claim.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
Exhihitinn Rakinr

My customers and friends are cordially invited
to attend an exhibition baking with Prof Hors-
ford's Phosphate Baking Powder at my store 81
North Pennsylvania street to-day, friday
Delicious hot biscuits made without the use OF
shortening. Everybody should see this interest.
ing and practical exhibition. Horsfords Baking
Powder, made from Horsford's Acid Phos-
phate, is much stronger and healthier than any
other, and has the Endorsement of all leadin e
physicians Valuable cook book and picture
card for the children given away.
HENRY SCHWINGE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22

some hazardous feats not on the regular bill, and
large number of amateurs will appear
The Madison-Square's great success, Hazel
Kirke,' presented by Harry Parksr's company,
will be the attraction at Englsh's Opera-house
all next week. Fenwick Armstrong as Dustan
and Lottie Blair as Hazel, are the principle peo-
pie. The sale of seats commences this morning
Saved from the Storm" sensational drama
is the attraction at that house, and will run the
remainder of the week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22
Permanently Enioined.

permanent injunction has been granted in
the federal court, in the case Of the American
Bell Telephone Company against the Indiana
Overland Telephone Company, preventing the
use of two patented devices in electrical appa
ratus, held by the plaintiffs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22

imitable and fairly brought down the house. On
recall, he gave Mr.. Twain's whisting story, and
much better than that droll humorist himself
ever gave it. The performance concluded with
the tableau, Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty
The entertainment will net about $3.50 for the
charity for which it was gotten mp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22

NKw parlor goods at King & Eldcr'a
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-04
THE KILLING AT vICKsBURa.

Mr.. Charles B. Routh, who is well
known to greet many people Of the
Ouachita valley, he, some years since
being q prominent steafhboatmen,
having held the position of first clerk
on the steamers Gov. Allen, Wade
Hampton and other Ouachita packets,
but who is now located at vicksburg
in the saloon and grocery business shot
and killed Alex Brown, colored, dray
driver for Hibop's saloon, Saturday.
Brown became boisterous and noisy
when Routh told him to either remain
quiet or leave the house. Brown star
ted of sullenly and every few feet
would repeat to Mr.. Routh "don't put
your hand on me' and Routh would
reply I am not going to put my hand
on you but you must 60 out. When
Routh had reached the rear end of the
grocery counter he stopped and Brown
walked half way to the door repeated
the same words previously uttered by
him adding an oath and at the same
time ran his hand In his bosom as If to
draw a weapon. Routh thereupon
picked up shot gun and held it in his
hand and Brown passed on until he
was near the door when he wheeled
around fred at Routh, jumped outside
the door and Immediately stepped
back as If to fire again when Routh
banged away lodging the load of shot
in Browns breast and heart. Routh
after the killing surrendered to the
officers of the law.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-04
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The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-04

A large break occurred in the levee
at Old Town, fifteen miles below
Helena, and flooded that section OF the
country. Those people have our syms
pathy' When will the government do
its duty to the river people and give
them that protection which they are
so justly entitled to? And when will
the river people see that no man goes
to Congress or the legislature who has
not the river interest thoroughly at
hear! ?--Arkansas City Journal.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-04

The Egyptian Sphinx is soon to get
thorough overhauling. A company
has been formed In Paris to aid M.
Maspero In carrying on his excava-
tions. 1t is thought that the Sphinx is
a tomb aud that under 1t or inside of 1t
some valuable and interesting material
may be discovered that will add a few
years more to the length of history.
The work will be carried on with care
so that the great Sphinx may not be
disfigured by the somewhat tardy
autopsy.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-04

Squire BOP Allison of Fairplay,
Wis.,, was driving along the road the
other day, when couple stopped him
and asked the way to Squire Allison's
house. "I'm Allison," said Bob; "what
do you want ?' 1--WE want to get mar.
ried," said the man. "All right" said
the Squire, "I'll do it right now;"
and he did.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-04

Ia the case of Fannie Roos for the
abduction of Mrs. Inez Watson, the
facts of which are familiar to all of our
readers, the jury at Shreveport yester-
day returned the following verdict |:
"We the jury find the prisoner guilty,
recommending her to the mercy of the
court" The jury was then polled and
their assent being given the verdict
was recorded and the jury discharged.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-04

The Caldwell Watchmen in referring
TO the lOca, m of the oil mill which is
to be erected by the Oaachita River
Consolidated Line says: Perhaps in
looking around, the managers of this
much desired enterprise might select
our burg" and thinks that Columbia
can offer as good inducements as either
of the above towns, meaning Monroe,
Trinity aud Troyville.