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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-14
The Court Record.
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

Hon. w. e. Niblack. Chief Justice.
1880 Harry TORI, auditor. Vs. State ex rel
Michael Corcoran. Csss C. c. Affirmed Mitch
oil, J.-When the transcript. By . recital to that
effect, shows that . board of county commis-
sioners met Ia what was assumed to be special
session and transacted business which IL was
expressly authorized by law to transact at such
session, the presumption will be INDUCED,
when its proceedings are assaulted collaterally.
that II was regularly called in special session.
1874 John L. Spear vs.. SureldA G. Whitsett
Scott c. @. Affirmed. Howk. 1.-THE evidence
sustains the verdict
1922. james N. Justice. jr., w. James N.
Justice. Csss G. c. Rehearine denied.
1897 Jesse Commons ~. Sarah Commona
Rehearng overruled. Zollsrs, j.
1927 William Weir VS.. State Tippecaroe
@. G. Rehsariug denied.
1926 William s. Tower. administrator. w.
Philip T. Hartford, ct al Switzerland c. G.
Affirmed Elliott, IA testator bequesthed
''all the residue of my property. rights, credits
or chooses In action Of every kind that l may
own" to bis wife. He prescribed further that
whatever property was left undisposed of at her
death should descend to his son. The will at
least cave to the testator's widow an absolute
power Of disposition, and the administrator Of
the testator has NO RIGHT. after her DEATH to y
note taken By her for money Of the testator's es-
tate loaned by her. and which note was assigned
will gave the widow no more than life interest.
with a power OF disposition. the power was Of
fectually exercised without referring to the will.
SUPERIOR COURT
Room 2-bon. d. w. Howe Judge.
Robers Kenine ton VS. John b. Stumph ct al
damages. Judgment for plaintiff for $l56. 10.
Adolph Meyer ct al vs. Simon Goldsmith: &C.
count. Judgment for plaintiff for s6l0.49.
James H. Taylor vs. William G. Davis ct al
account Dismissed.
Annie Alkert va City Of Indianapolis; dam
ages. On trial by jury.
Room 3-Hon. Lewis q. Walker, Judge.
United States Mortgage Company vs.. Otto n.
Hasselman; receivership. Receiver filed petit
ton requiring defendants to show cause why
certain rents paid. Petition sustained-
Ida NJ Klinman VS.. Jacob KIinman: divorce.
Granted on grounds OF cruel treatment
Japanese Development Company W. Otto 81.
Hassslman: account. Judgment for $275.
Julia Jeffries Alfred Jeffries; divorce. Pc
tition to change decree. On trial by the court
NEW SUITS FILED.
Nellie Baird W. Joseph Baird; complaint for
divorce. Allegation, abandonment
VIM. W. Mead VS.. Rudolph Frazer ct al; com.
plant on account Demand, $500.
Lewis w. Winick vs. Alice Winick complaint
for divorce. Allegations, cruelty and evil ~.
sociations.
Minnie NJ. Stelwsgeu VS. Henry E. Stelwaeen;
complaint for divorce. Allegation, abandon.
mens-
CRIMINAL COURT.
Hon. William irwin. Judge
State W. A. NJ. Alexander; forgery. On trial
by Jury.
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AFFAIRS OF THE RAILWAYS.


Special 60 the indianapolis Journas
ROCKVILLE Juno Observation-Disclosures Moore,
OF the Midland road, 10 in Rockville to-day, and.
with contractors, will 60 over the line surveyed
from this place towards Waveland for the pur-
pose of letting the grading and receiving bids.
At South Wsveland the Midland will connect
with the Indianapolis. Decatur & Western road
and run four miles on its track, and then out
across the country north to Bethany Church to
the survey made by Capt John T. Campbell
II Is said the contract for grading will be let and
work commenced soon From Rockville to this
point the right of way has been procured To
GET the S35. 900 voted by Adams township. which
includes Rockville. the road must be completed
within one mile Of tie courthouse and station
house built The TAX will be put on the duph-
cate, and the first half IS collected next spring
Unless the road lives I'D to and carries out Ger
tain conditions IL will lose the subsidy. John
A Moore, engineer. will locate his Office here.
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The board Of directors Of the Bethany Park
Assembly held meeting at the New Denison
yesterday afternoon A II. Atkinson and L.
L. Carpenter. Wabash; William NJ. Franklin,
Spencer; J. w. Conner. A. c. Shortridge. Amos
Clifford. W. II. DRAPER, d. R. Van Buskirk
and Col. A. w. Johnson, this city; H. C. Hodges
BROOKLYN, and j. r. Henry Gorport were pres
emf The afternoon was spent in considering
the programme for the next assembly, .toge, her
with other matters pertaining TO the coming
event Reports from all the members iudseats
that the attendance this year viii exceed that Of
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Notes from Tn. Docke,s.

The suit of Annie Albert against the city OF
Indianapolis for damages 10 on trial before a
jury IN Judge Howe's room. Several months
ago while crossing . bridge over the canal
the plaintiff fell through the broken floor and
was injured Her demand Is for 81. 900.
Mike Boiler, who was arrested Tuesday night
while robbiug store at No. 46 East Washing
ton steeet, bad q preliminary hearing before the
Mayor yesterday morning, and Was bound oyer
TO the grand jury. The police have arrested
William Lyons, whom they suspect of being
Boilers confederate. and ne is beng held for in
vesugation on the charge Of conspiracy.
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Damsees for . Colored Man.

Jacob NJ Porter, . colorsd man. was given
judgment yesterday against Joseph Schloss, who
recently had charge of Schafner's restaurant,
for $50 damages under the civil rights law. On
Memorial day Porter. with the clerks In the H.
dianapoiis National Bank. was invited TO lunch
in the restaurant, but the walters refused to
serve him on account OF his color. The suit
was tried before Squire Smock.
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Inspector Lynn. Of Port Huroa. Mich., Is in
the city looking after the opium su,urgIsrs here.
He interviewed Labeils yesterday and tried TO
ess q eonfession out Of him, but the prisoner
psssints IN keeping his own ssuassL )
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eight hour Law. The vote by yeas and nays re-
sulted-ysas 81, nays IL The negative votes
were all gwen by Democrats and the afirma-
tive by Republicans. the latter being joined,
however. by Senators Call ana Turpie- A
there was no quorum voting. the roll was called
and forty-four Senators answered.
A motion to proceed TO executive business was
made by Mr.. Butler and dsfeated-yeas IA.
nays Is
There Was another roll call. showing the pres
ence Of quorum (several Senators, however.
being pairsd); bot another vote on . motion to
60 into executive session also failed; and then.
weary of useless voting. the Senate adjourned.
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Quarrel over Show Bills.

The advertising agents Of the Pawnss Bill
Wild West Show and the sen-cent circus in town
we're before Squire Judkins ~ the result Of q
quarrel over advertising posters. Harry Horn,
of the former attraction. claimed that be found
Albert Roche, Of the ten-csnt show, distributing
Wild West bills 90 mis- own. and he seized them.
Roche charged him with assault and battery,
and the Squire suctained the charge and made
the BILL including costs, $17.
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A meeting Of the directors Of the Ohio Valley
road was heid in New York, Tuesday, and it
was decided TO extend the road to Evansville.
Ind. and it is also proposed to extend the road
southwark from Princeton. Ky. The Evans
vile line. which will be used by the company in
dependently of any other road. IL expected to de-
velop an important traffic The Ohio Valley
railroad now has about 100 miles of road COM
pleted. the main line extending from Henderson
to Princeton. XIV. The line is Bonded for about
81. 500 000 and has 81 900 600 Of stock outstsnd-
ing. 1t Is understood that new bonds will be Is
sued az the lines are completed.
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speaking 70 his amendment. read . letter written
iass April 10 the Secretary OF the Treasury by
nr. Miehasls. . Washington Journalist. asking
that the committee mines and mining, OF
which Mr.. Stewart is chairman, should be fur
Bishsd daily with detailed abatement OF the
bonds offered and accepted The Treasury De-
and ever since the 18th OF April the
Senator from Nebraska and the journalist
mentioned had had q complete statement before
them. Why did the Senator insist on having
the names OF persons offering 6onds' There
must be some reason for II He would now
withdraw his amendment and leave 70 the SEN
sts itself the responsibility Of adopting the reso-
luton
Mr.. Stewart said be was delighted that the
Senator from Missouri bad st last seen the pro-
priety Of having no secrecy about the matter.
In the interest Of the Secretary or the Treasury
himself, publicity vas required, 90 as to avert
the suspicion which mieht be attached 60 the
fact that over million Of dollars OF surplus had
oesn deposited. free of interest, IN the Western
National Bank OF New York.
The motion 70 refer TO the committee on
ansnce was rejerted
The discussion then took . political turn. Mr.
SALISBURY landing the administration for its
honesty aud purity. and Mr. Teller charming the
hspuoiean Sena' ors had never attacked the adj
ministratlon, but had treated il with courtesy
and respect But Its financial policy would not
stand trs test OF common sense and statesn q m
ship. The administration could not Get more
than cns-hfth OF the Democrats Senators 70
sssor its financial policy. and could not get
twenty i've Democrats In the House Of Repre-
ssutatives, and yet they were all ready TO ioin
In The cry: Great 10 Grover Cleveland the
First be who forced his own domination
against the will of very many Representative
Democrats. and who fixed the platform for the
Democratic party, - well a. his associate on the
9ckst
The resolution was then adopted without
nodinrarion and without division
Mr. Blair moved 20 take I'D the Senate bin
fcR tbe adjustments Of accounts Of laborers.
ugkmen and meehaaies. arising under the
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FOR SALE-MISCELLANEO
EOR SALE-AT A BARGAIN, A WEBER
II square piano nd White sewin g-mschine, nearly
- good as new. at 81 3 IT, Alabama ct.
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wholly impossible rustic actress, Miss Pix
ley Is exceedingly bright, viyacious and
amusing, and il, her performances have
any blenish 1t is the introduction OF the
inevitable drinking song" from "Girohe-
Girofa."
AT one OF the theaters i'm New York is
being performed the translation OF clever
French comedy. The men in the cast are
nearly all English, and little man that
plays the part Of what ought to be q very
elegant Partisan count does 80 with an ac-
cent that would make old Bow Bells ring
with joy.
No accurate reports have been obtained,
but il would seem that the rivalry between
Nrs. Potter and Mrs. Langtry, during their
engagements in Philadelphia, was pretty
close thing. 1t cert:inly benefited both,
for il drew TO the two houses dozens Of
curiosity seekers, who simply went TO de-
eide for themselves the relative merits oil
the two beauties.
"Francillon'' will be produced this week
in New York by the German Coincidence
Hedurg Niemann Raabe. Tho drama IL
by Dumas fills. The story Of "Francillon, y
rs Mrs. Potter once put it, is simply this:
n nRh-spiIlleu WIG VINO was nuhiia'cu
and wounded by the constant detection Of
her husband, by his staying out late al
nights and returning without adequate ex
PLANTATION OF his absence, finally told him
that Ii he persisted in this conduct thai
she would certainly take a hand in the
game and bring him to his senses by goint
and doing likewise. In other words, II he
persisted on going away on sprees that she
would 60 on one herself, "and," concluded
Mrs Potter, ''she did,"
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A. Columbus. Miss.

The almost perfect weather We have been
having for the past week or ten DAYS has
broken NJ last and q slow rain began to-
night. We hope Il won't last, however,
Tor We have had NO much bad weather
lately that We think It's time 10 he evening
up.
Mai. Il. w. Jones left Tuesday evening
ior jackson, Miss, 20 attend a. business
connected with the Industrial institute aud
college.
There Is an element In the State I.cgis.
laiurc, now assembled at jackson, Miss,
that Il bitterly opposed 10 the college aud
arc doing all In their power 10 pwycnt any
appropriation being made iot its mninte-
nance. or ai least 10 have the appropriation
No small that Il will cripple the Institution
very seriously.
Mr. Burkcit, who Is chairman Of tho
appropriation committee, II one OF tho
most bitter enemies Of the collcgc, and will
Use his position 10 injurc the college.
Every one who visits the institution IL
convinced Of itH great merit and oi the In.
oalculablc good Il u doing TOT the women
oi our state, and ! hope Us friends will
come Ia the front and use their influence
with representatives from their respective
/ counties 10 induce them 90 deal literally
by the college and 20 givc them an appro.
! priaiion that will not ncccNdiaic a 10.
duc,iou Of force and thus hamper ils use.
/ iulncss.
Mrs. McCabc and Mis- paSsye returned
this eycningitom Birmingham, where they
went 10 see Booth and Barrcit. They
wurc delighted Of counc. Miss Annie
l.iichhcld, who accompanied them 10 Bir.
mingham, remained there on n short visit
10 her friend, Mis- Fannie Morrow.
Mr.. John Erwin, Of Muldrow, spent sew.
eral days this week la the city.
/ Mrs. A. V. Simmsand Miss Annie Simms.
mother and sister OF Mr.. y. r. Simms, OF
this place, are In the city.
Miss Julia sykes 4 visiting Miss Fannie
Harris nj Jackson, Miss.
Mr. u. y. Miller. Of Birmingham, was in
Columbus most Of this week.
Gov. W. III. Sims left Wednesday for
Florida 10 look after quito an extensive In.
tcrcsi he has there In an orange grove.
Mrs. u. T. Phelps, Of Monmouth, nj.
who has been visiting relatives In Colum.
bus, left Monday night for Mobile.
Mr.. and Mn. y solomon, who were
married recently NJ Philadelphia, are her,
visiting their cousin, Mr.. 4. Loeb. Mr..
solomon n prosperous merchant OF VIII.
mingion, NC, and hc has certainly drawn
q treasure IN the matrimsaial lottery. Ills
bride Is both beautiful aud accomplished.
Mn. hath has returned from n bncI
Wait 10 Jackson.
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fair, in which music, social pleasures and
finally refreshments were charmingly
blended. The ladies present were Misses
Annie Nowlan, Cynthia Latting, Bette
Latting, Lydia Nall and Fannie Ward.
OK Tuesday last, at the residence OF the
brides uncle, Mr.. i. II. Slaughter, at
Brcmond, Texas Mr.. Jno. +. Fills, ex-
manager OF the Western Union Telegraph
company, Helena, Ark, was married to
Miss Carrie l.. Gibson, also OF Helena, the
Rev. Stovall officiating. The bridal party
left Immediately for this city. They will
board at ia Court street. The groom Is
connected with the Western Union Tele-
graph company, this city. The bride Is
one of Helcna's most attractive and nc
complishod young ladies. The many
friends and acquaintanccs OF the happy
young couple wish them much happiness
and success.
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Ben Hopkins reu.a Guilty.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 1.-The jury In the
case Of the United States against Benjamin
4. Hopkins, late assistant treasurer Of the
Fidelity bank, brought In verdict this
morning Of guilty as charged In the indici.
mcni. The defendant received the crush
ing judgment with reasonable fortitudc,
although he has been suffering much phys.
ical pain from ncumlgic affection during
the trial. A motion ior new trial aud an
arrc.t OF judgment was made, and this
will he argued before Judge jackson on
saturday next. District Attorney Burnett
and his assistants. J. n Bruce aud Henry
Hooper, arr receiving congratulations ON
their success, In spite Of the splendid fight
made by Mcssr.. Baicman and Harper Tot
the defendant
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nsr,ho,omew'. Equine Paradox.

Commencing next Thursday evening
and for the remainder Of the week, includ.
ing matinees on Friday and Saturday after
moons, Prof. Bartbolomew's troupe oI
trained horses will be the attraction at the
theater. The program viii delight the lit.
tie people, and will not be displeasing To
older folks. The horses will appear on
their way TO school and ms scholars at play,
They give evidence Of knowledge o
mathematics, dance polkas and marches
give musical exercises on bells, play lear
frog. roll barrel over plank, stand on
pcdcstals, organize court with Judge
lawyers, jury and criminal, form tabloaux
engage in a military drill, and 20 through
numbcrlcss eyolutions like regular soldiers
10 into camp, and engage In a regular bat
tie after the manner Of men, etc.
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AZ TupcIo. Miss.

Miss Lena Lyon, formerly n resident oil
this place, Is visiting Miss Minnie I'd
monds.
Mr.. Charles Long, who Is a student OF
the State university, is at home with his
family for few days.
Miss 0'Connor, an elegant and accom-
plished young lady OF Aberdeen, who has
been visiting tho family OF Col John A.
Blair for two weeks has returned 10 her
home.
Mr.. Raymond Lyon, OF this place, Wis
tied his old home, Verona, last Sunday.
Mr.. w. g. Mitchner, OF Saltillo, spent
last Sunday in Tupclo.
Nir W. L. Pigucs is visiting friends in
Poniotoc.
Mr.. Il. II. Began, Of Birmingham, was
In 1'upclo Monday on business.
Capt. Jas. Kincannon, OF Verona, the
National bank inspector for this district,
visited his brothers family here last
week.
Mrs. Burge, Of BALDWIN, on her way TO
Alabama, stopped with friends in Tupeio
several days.
Mr.. NJ. Morrow has returned from q
visit TO his family In Illinois.
Mai. +. NJ. Goar, after spending seve'
raj days with his family here, has gone
out again on his duties as postoiiice in
spector.
Mr.. X. G.. Reading went 10 Memphis
last week on business.
Miss Myrtle Archer has returned home
after spending several days in Baldwin
with friends.
Miss Annie Monohan, popular young
lady OF Baldwin, who has been visiting
the family OF Capt. Sweeny, has returned
home.
Miss Fannie Loughridge, Of Birming
ham, is visiting her sister here, Mrs. Hen
dcrson.
Mr.. r. S. Reynolds, Of Memphis, was
here on business last week.
Mrs II. f. High, Of this place, has gone
90 Columbus 90 remain some time.
Mr.. J. Roach, Of New Albany. was in
nupclo last week looking for location fol
business.
Mr.. J. 4. Porter, Of Oxford, spent few
days here last week;
Mr. j. q. Robins was in Baldwin lgsI
week on legal business.
Mr.. T.. kirkpatrick, OF Nashville, was in
rupelo Friday looking after hisiarm, which
is near this place.
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AiInck.nn. Tenn.

Mr.. 6. +. Anderson spent last Sunday
with his family In Memphis.
Capt. II. T.. farrm is in New York on
business this week.
Mrs. q. G. Mccall is In Memphis visit
ing her father, Mr.. ID. w. Hughes.
Capt. W. r. Tnbcrlake and family, who
have been spending several months at
Aberdeen, Miss, arrived home this week.
Capt John A. Wilbon, superintendent
OF the Indian warehouse, New York City,
n In the city visiting homo folks.
DIR. {. T.. Heath, OF Sioux City, Ia, and
president Of our street railway, who has
been In the city two or three weeks, left
Tor home this week.
Col. Paul T.. Lowe, the manager Of the
Palmer house, Chicago, Ia In the city visit.
ing relatives lilo will also visit friends In
Memphis before returning 10 Chicago.
Mr.. W. X. Smith, formerly foreman
~ the carpenters department Of the Mo-
bile 4 Ohio shops In this city. now with
the louisville a Nashville rad al Mem.
phis. spent few days herr this week.
Mrs. Oc,avia Wheeler aud children left
"Wednesday on visit TO relatives In Bir-
ninghan, Ala.
Chancellor A. g. Hawkins arrived In
the city Thursday 10 hold special term
Of chanccry court.
Mr.. J. ID. King and bride arrived home
Friday from their bridal tour on the gulf
coast
!. w. Mount, an attorney Of Mckenzie,
Tenn, is in the city, prospecting with a
view 10 locating here.
Miss Maynowcr Jones, OF this city. has
accepted a position as associate teacher In
Toonc institute, llarlcman county.
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Misses jamie aud Ioulic johnson will H.
the guests OF Capt and Mrs. j. II. Martin
this week.
Miss Pauline frlyucr leaves this week
for New Orleans 10 attend the Mardi Gris
festivities.
II II mmorcd that one Of Our leading
bellies Is 10 give handsome german In
short while.
Mis- BERTHE Dumndo, Of Chattanooga,
Tenn., u IN the city ON visit TO Mrs. A.
J. Hall, No. 49, vance street
Miss Mamie Looncy left ON Wednesday
nigh, for Richmond, Va, 20 spend n short
while with her sister, Mn. Lewis.
Mr.. III Buns left for Piiisburg Inst
night, where be viii he married 10 Miss
Mary Oliver Scott on the sth lust.
Mn. J. w. Clapp and daughter, Miss
Ole, rcium on Friday next from Cilron.
vile, Ala, where they have spent the past
month.
Watkins Ovcrion LETT ior New York ON
last Wednesday evening rather unexpect.
eddy. A lair young maiden nourns his de.
pannr.
Mis- Lucy Alternately. charming
young lady 1T fn-cumhia, Ala, IA visiting
the ialnily ol Capt III Rowland, on
Adams street.
Misses Lutte and jamie johnson. prom.
incnt social iayortes Of niscumbia, Ala,
arr Tie guests Of Capt. Henry Martin. No.
ITO Madison street.
On "Wednesday evening OF this week ihe
Progressive German club holds regular ON.
teriainmcntr. Miss Matte Hunt 4 ihe
hos,cs- on uic Occasion.
I'm Ift.tav .,..,t,.. A.. .f.....t..- ~.
plac" Of the Chickasaw Guards club room
None admitted without dominocs. A. thnl
every figure viii be like the others.
Unique invitations have been issued b,
The Misses Mosby for reception mex
Thursday evening, from $ Ia III o'clock, ii
their residence ON Alabama street
The marriage Of Mr. n. y. Dammanr
and Mis- kvrlync Ightbune will tak,
place at the residence OF Capt. X. W
lghibunc neat "Wednesday evening.
On "Wednesday evening, the sth instant
Mr. Hubert 4. Damman and Miss EVELYN
Ighlburnc will he married nj the r,si
dence Of the brides iathcr, No. i22 Adam,
street.
On Friday evening las, chldrcn's bar
~ was given NJ the residence Of nr. I i
Taylor, on n. Paul street. In spite of m,
wretchcd condition Of the weather n larr,
number Of little folks gathered aud spen
several happy houn.
Mis- Clara ", daughter Of Prol. II. Ar
mold, will Ne married next Tuesday 10 Mr.
Emil NJ Aleweli, OF Syracuse, N. Y. m,
bridal party will leave Tor New York civ
where a reception will be rendered thru
nt the RESIDENCE Of Mr.. Richard Arnold
an uncle u the bride.
Mis- laurie Lengiicld, Of Grccnyillo
Mis-, n The guest Of Mn. q. L. Pulleu
hhe has always been great iavofile ON
Ing 10 a rare loylincrs oil heart and soul
and those under the influence Of In
chnnun shed by her bright, sunny nature
will hope for long stay Ia the city.
Mis- Cora Harrison. nj No. ~ Markc
street. entertained select few Of he
friends In exquisite style last 1husda,
evening. II WAS purely an informal al