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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-05-03
Tlte GaIedunian,

St. Johnsbury. Vt. Thursday, May 3, 1888.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
Advertising Indianapolis.

The circular, Indianapolis, the Great Manu-
featuring Center of America" issued by the
Board OF Trade is by far the beet thing of the
kind ever got up in this city. In addition to a
map of Indianapolis and suburbs, showing the
natural-gas pipe lines. and a map showing the
relation of this city to tho gas and coal fields,
tory tributary to it, the circular contains twelve
pages of caresuly-conpied and exceedingly in
teresting reading matter, clearly setting forth
the manifold advantages of Indianapolis as
manufacturing, shipping and residence point.
The circular is printed by VIM. B. Burford,
printer and photographer. No. Il West Washing
ton street. who is ready to supply business men
with whatever quantity they may need. The
circular folds I'D into compact form. suitable for
an ordinary business envelope. and it's wide cir
culation will be of great benefit to the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
PATRIOTISM AND PLEASURE.

Celebration OF Washtngfon's Birthday by the
Young Ladies' of Plymouth Church.
The young people of Plymouth Oh urch enter
tanned the congregation socially, last night. ard
not only the congregation but many Of their
trends also were present The young ladies all
costumes of we olden time" with pow
dered hair and were divided into sections. The
reception committee met the guests at
the door and invited them to the
north parlor, which served as q cloak
room. The south parlors were used for the serv-
ing of refreshments, the small tables being
tastefully set On the chandeliers were shades
of red white blue, Chinese lanterns were
hung from every chandelier. and for souvenirs
there we're tiny hatchets bearing the letter "P, !"
and tied with ribbon The second committee
was for the purpose of Introduce strangers.
and each wore satin badge with the name of
the section to which they belonged, embroidered
in colors.
The entertainments was given in the large
room UPSTAIRS, and consisted of chorus, the
tableaux. Washington Entering Phiadelphia"
and Washington Crossing the Delaware" q
violin and piano duet by Mr.. Raschie and Miss
Van Vorhis solos by Mr.. Hemstreet and Miss
Walker, an address by IAN imported
gentleman" "The Humaniphone," shadow
picture. 1.-THE Loreei," the Sylvia trio and a
quartet by Miss Adam, Miss Hessling Mr. LIP
man and Mr. Smith. The affair was entirely
social. there being no fees whatever, and every
one enjoyed the evening. To Miss Laird, the
Misses Goodheart, Mr.. Neyr and Mr. George
Hamilton is duo the credit for the idea and its
carrying out so successfully.
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DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH coLLARD.
Strange Story Regarding Her long Separa-
ton from Son Who Died Two Weeks Ago.

Mrs. Elizabeth Collard died yesterday at Ter
re Haute, of pneumonia, aged ifty-eight years
She was active member of the Christian
Church and was highly esteemed. In the latter
days of her life occurred a singular and some
what romantic incident Soon after the war
she became separated from her only living son,
and failing, after many efforts. to obtain any
trace of him. she supposed he was
dead The son, in the meantime, had
searched diligently for his mother, but hearing
nothing OF her, he concluded she was dead. and
gave up the search. He lived for time in Kan
sas, but afterwards returned to this State, and
settled 10 Terre Haute Last August he attend
ed the reunion of the Wilder Brigade. at Green
castle, and there he met old comrade who
knew of his mothers whereabouts in this city,
and vino amazed To him, having
understood from his mother that
he was dead Through this gentleman. who
lives here in Indianapolis a reunion was brought
about in this city. mother and seeing each
other for the first time in twenty five years.
The son returned to Terre Haute, and about
three weeks ago the mother received telegram
informing her that he was dangerously ill. She
FASTENED to his bedside, but he was dead when
she arrived. Mrs ColIard attended the funeral.
and, the day being damp, contracted severe
cold. Pneumonia ensued, and resulted fatally.
Thus did the two. after being separated for more
than quar- ter of a century, die within almost
fortnight of each other, within few months
after they were so happily reunited.
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PETTIS, BASSETT & co.
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Marriage Last Evening Of Miss Laura Ru-
schaupt and Mr.. John 7. Dickson,

A very pretty quiet home wedding took place
last evening 1T No. GAO North Pennsylvania
street, where Miss Laura Ruschaupt was
united in marriage to Mr. John 4. Dickson,
manager Of the Park Theater. Rev. Mr. Peters,
OF the German Zion Church, performed the
ceremony. The bride and groom were attended
by their nsphews and neices, Cora Kuhn. Mamie
Dickson. Arthur and Fred Dickson. and Frank
Pearson. and the friends and relatives gathered
near. The bride wore becoming dress of white
Henrietta cloth, and silk trimmed with pearl
passsmenteries, and her veil was held in place
with orange blossoms. and the bon quet
was of the same flower Many
handsome gifts were received. among them the
grooms gift of diamond earrings and pin. and a
check for $3.50 from the brides mother. During
the evening the united orchestras of the Grand.
Park and English's Opera house, about thirty
men, gave the newly Unmarried couple grand
serenade. Mr.. and Mrs Dickson will dispense
with the customary bridal rour, and will make
their home with MIR. George Dickson, at No. GA
North Pennsylvania street.
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MEETING OF INDIANA FLORISTS.
They Talk About the Cultivation of Flowers
and Decide to Hold Another Show.

The annual convention of the society OF In
diana Florists began yesterday in the rooms of
tine Agricultural Department at the State
house. About thirty-fve forty florists
were present. including visitor
from ST. Louis Mr.. Henry Michaels.
President j. D. Carmod1 of Evansville. was in
the chair and delivered an address of welcome.
Mr. VIM g. Bert ermann, of this city, acted
secretary. Fred Doerner. of Lafayette. raade
Chrysanthemums." giving some valuable advice
to young growers. MIR. w. FL. Laurence.
of Brghtwood, told why he grew
flowers. and received a vote of thanks for his
excellent paper Mr. Henry Mchaels. of st.
Louis, WAS present. and in response to an invi-
tation gave description of the progress Of
Horticulture in that city, where are located
Shaw's famous botanical gardens.
A premium list suitable for presentation at
the coming State fair drawn and sent in
to the meeting of the State Board of Agricult-
urs in session in adjoining room. A reply
was received from the board promising an in
crease of 10 per cent. in the amount appro-
prated for premiums in the floral DEPARTMENT..
The appropriation last year was 1868. The.
board, however. stated that they could not for
the present consider the idea os building horti-
culture hall at the fair grounds, on account of q
want of funds.
1t was decided to give a chrysanthenum show
in this city next November, similar to the one
given last year.
A number of plants were exhibited in a
room adjoining the one in which the meeting
was in progress. and they were admired by a
large number of visitors. Some of them were
from distance. and among the rare ones were
a double Gala lily, antheriums. oIchids, Pagonia,
frisia refracta, rhodadendron, Puritan aud other
roses, carnations, etc.
A.short session was held in the evening. at
which address made by Mr.. E. g. Hill,
of Richmond. on the subject, THE Most Profit
able Roses"
The members then adjourned to Schaffuer's.
where thew INDUCED in q banquet, which con-
tinued until late hour. The convention will
continue in session to-day.
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A PRETTY SMALL PARTY.
Forty-Seven Prohibitionists Hold Meeting
and Organize for Cam paign Work.

Ia pursuance of a call by tho State central
committee the third-party Prohibitionists of
Marion county met in the Criminal Court room
yesterday afternoon for the purpose of effecting
an organization and appointing delegates to the
State and congressional conventions Forty
two gentlemen and five ladies, representing
about half the townships of the county, were
present AS the party is the only one that has
opened its doors to women, the ladies who were
present were not there as mere spectators, but.
according to their statement, party
workers They were Mrs. r. T. Brown, Mrs.
Lodis Reed, Miss Mollie G. Hay and Mrs. L. E.
Scott.
DR.. r. T. Brown chairman oflthe old central
committee, called the convention to order, and
Pleasant Bond was selected secretary. There
was considerable wrangiing over the manner in
which the county central COMMITTEES should be
selected. Quite number OF those present ia
vored allowing each township to select its own
member of the committee, but that plan was OBJ
jected to by several OF the more devout workers
in the cause on the ground that under such .
plan men were likely to be put on the comm it,
tee who not in full sympathy with tho mo ve-
ment The resolution to allow each ownship
and aldermanic district to select its own COM
mitteemen finally prevailed. but after the
inittee had been partially made no it was discov-
cred that under that plan not more than half
the townships would be pres ented, AID IL was
decided tnat the convention should select the
COMMITTEES The central committee was finally
made up follows:
Washington Township-isaac Morris
Lawrence-Jacob Swan.
Warren--J. g. Kingsbury.
Frankin-Sheper Fry.
Perry-None named.
Decatur-Levi j. Carson.
Wayhe-None named.
Pike-Stsphen Gullifer.
Center outside citv--G. L. Mclaughlin
First Aldermanic District. B. Jacques.
Second-J. NJ Rule
Third-W. b. Campbell.
Fourth-Robert Denny.
Fifth-Miford Patterson.
1t was agreed BY resolution that the set of
delegates chosen to attend the State convention
should also attend the congressional convention,
and the following committee was appointed to
select the delegates: L. r. Ratcliff, Pleasant
Bond, William Hoffman. J. A. Mustard. Hadley
Reese. Mrs. r T. Brown and Mrs. Lode Reed.
The committee appointed the following list OF
delegates: Thomas P. Hessand, B. W. Blout
Shelton Fry, James Mustard Robert Denny. J.
B. Jacques, L. d. Ratclff, G.. II. McLaug nlin,
John w. Apple. Mollie G. Hay. Mrs. L. E.
Scott, Mrs. r. T. Brown and George Hoffman.
Following the transaction of the routine bus-
ness there was q general discussion of how the
campaign work should be done 1t was stated Z
the Marion county committee ono dollar for .
ing all to 1928 Steps were taken to raise the !,
urged that local tickets should be put in the
field in each township in the county. but j. B. 4
jacques member of the State COMMITTEES. stated
that he understo that ticket would be put
out except IN Center township. 4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
Notes from the West side.

The Baptsts will, on Monday next commence
putting in foundations for their new church.
Since Monday morning excavations for the
foundations of twelve cottages on the West Side
have been commenced
The West-side Progressive Euehrs Club meets
on Friday evening, at the residence of Mrs. S.
Barrett, on Hadley avenue.
Thus far, for every church built on the West
Side two saloons have been opened and that
mum Der Of grocery stores started.
The Indianapolis Lumber Company have con-
tracted for the machinery for complete planin g.
mill, and for q boiler and engine to furnish the
power.
Nicholas McCarty says that the establish
ment of three manufactures on the West Side,
near the Belt road, hangs securing an early
supply of natural gas.
Rev. G. H. Mcdowell, pastor OF the South-street
Baptist Church. has purchased nIns lots in
Hauehville. ana will at once erect nine cottages
for rental purposes thereon.
Twenty of the employees of Haueh. Ketcham
& Co have recently purchased lots in Haugh-
vile. OF which they will this spring build cot
tsges Most of them pay for their lots and then
through the building and loan associations erect
their cottages.
The street cars running to Hauehvllle have
become better paying cars than those run to the
Insane Asylum. The business il SO good that
as soon tho weather becomes fnlly settled the
number Of cars will be increased and II will be
made a twelve-minute line. As it 10 now run 1t
is often a half hour between cara.
The fire apparatus of the West Side, includ-
ing the fine chemical engine. yesterday
placed 10 the new house built for its protection.
There il not an engine house in the city of Indi.
annapolis moro convenient and better built than
il this. Stalls and arrangements for cleaning
hose are built after tina most improved pattern.
Business at the stockvards 10 very quiet, and
the stock men fear 1t will continue for SONS
months. the drought Of last summer cutting off
the hog crop and preventing the fattenine oil the
usual number Of cattle This market feels the
shortage more than other markets, ne the
drough, the most severe in the territory
from which IL draws its supplies
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
MINOR CITY MATTERS.
Tn-nax.s Dninga.

ANNUAL. ENcAMpMENT OF INDIANA DE-
PARTMEST, G. A. R.. Tomlinson Hall. morning
and afternoon
ANNUAL CONVENTION WOMEN'S RELIEF
CORPS OF INDIANA House of Representative
State-house. morning and afternoon.
MEETING OF INDIANA FLORISTS. State Board
of Agriculture rooms. morning and afternoon
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF INDIANA
ECLECTIC MEDICAL COLLEGE, PfaIin's Hail.
evening.
MEETING OF BARRIERS, Mayors courtroom, 8
o'clock p. N.
GRAND oPERA-HoUSE-Minni Madden in I'm
Spite of All, evening.
THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT & Moulton Opera Company.
afternoon and evening.
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AT Second Presbyterian Church.

The reception, last night, at the Second Pres
byterian Church, was a celebration of the ma
tional anniversary, and the costumes and dec
orations were in keeping with tn. general idea
Flags were suspended on the walls and balls OF
tiny flags hung from the chandeliers Mar
tina and George Washington were represented
by Miss Kittie Morris and Master
Denny in appropriate dress. A vocal duet was
rendered by the Misses Heron. and an instru-
mental duet was played by Miss Dietrich ana
Miss Shower Favors were also given, those for
the gentlemen being gilt hatchets and thos- for
the ladies' small flags. The evening was one of
great social endowment.
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Personal aud Sociery.

Hon. j. j. Todd. of Button, is in the city. in
attendance upon tho Grand Army encampmens
Matthew Keenan,. first vice president of the
North western Mutual Life Insurance Company,
is in the city on official business.
Mr.. Panl Putzki. a prominent artist, has
come to this city to reside, and will make his
home at No. 437 North Mississippi street.
The item in yesterdays Journal regarding
Rev. s. K. AndersonS illness error, it
being Mrs Anderson who was SO seriously in
disposed.
The annual praise meeting of the conereca-
ton of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church will
take place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. in
the Sunday-achool room. A programme of lit
erary and musical numbers will be given.
RECEPTION AT GREENcAsTLE.
Special to the Indianapolis Journsl
GREENcAsTLE. Feb. 22.-Ths most elegant
reception that ever took place in Greencastle
given by the kappa Alpha Theta fraternity
last night, at the handsome residence of Dr. j.
B. DeMotte From to IL o'clock the spacious
parlors were crowded. The walls, arches and
doorways were draped with the coors of the
fraternity-black and gold-in surah silk The
mantes and bow-windows were banked with
flowers. and behind screen covered with cut
flowers concealed the orchestra, which dur
ing the evening discoursed delightful music
The ladies presented beautiful appearance. ali
being in fuil evening dress. During the evening
Mr.. Clarence Hough gave q recitation in his in
ifahle style. and Miss Alice Hays rendered
Hector In the Garden" in very pleasing man.
ner. AT Ii O'CLOCK a Spiendl1 COLLATION. was
served by Biers, OF st. Louis The appoint
ments were perfect in every particular. There
were present at the reception and banquet
seventy five. Besides tn. mem bers of the chap
ter and gentlemen from Greencastle. there we're
present from distance Miss Marguerite Null
vaine and MISS May Earle. of Evanston, ILL.,;
Miss Ella Carr, Miss Idela Bicknell and Miss
Pearl Winship, OF Bloomington; Miss Kate
Staey. or Frankfort; Miss Nell Eads, of Paris,
ILL.,: Miss Grace Irwin of Indiana polls; Miss
Anna Washburne. Of Clinton; Mr.. Caldwell OF
Wabash; Mr.. VIII Roueh. of Greenfield, and
others.
swAIN-BEGGs
EpeciaI to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, Feb 22.-The society event OF
the season in this city the mar
riage, this evening, Of Mr.. Thomas
Swain, well-known business man,
and Miss Clara Beggs, daughter of
Hon. John Beggs. general manager of the
Terre Haute Distillng Company. The
mony was performed at 1880 at the Beegs res
idence. by the Rev. T. l.. Hughes, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church. in the presence of some
three hundred invited guests. large number
of valuable presents were received. The bridal
party left for extended trip East.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

An amicabls settlement has been arranged be-
tween the two divisions of the Chapman Corps,
auxiliary to Chapman Post. of this city. AS is
generally known, there have been two Chapman
Corps In this city for some time. on account OF
q division in the corps frat organized. When
the matter was presented yesterday before Mrs.
Sherwood national counselor, she recon-
mended that the charters Of both corps M they
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
L. S. AYRES & co
Pianos for Rent

We have at this time the best lot
of Pianos to RENT, ever offered by
us, King in consideration the
pr:ef The instruments are just
such as would suit beginners or for
practice work. Some at 81, 81. IS,
$3.50, S2.75, s.. s.. IS. s.. so and
81 per month, including the keep
ing in tune, if in the city.
Persons desiring something of
this kind should not fail to avail
themselves of these bargains.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
WIN Not Close ON sunday.

Superintendent Travis yesterday had the day
pa'rolmen notify the proprietors of barber shops
that they lust close their places of business on
Sunday IN accordance with the order Of commits
sioners The New Denison. Grand and Occi-
dental hotels are preparing to resist the closing
of their shops on The ground that the Supreme
Court held that such act 10 legal. They claim
that thsir barber-shops are rs much necessity
on Sunday "a their bathrooms, and the three
hotels will probably join in test case All the
other shops Of the city have agreed 20 the move
msnt
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form an entirely new organization. This ap-
pearec to please all concerned, and accordingly
the charters of the two societies, formally
revoked yesterday evening, and to-day a reor-
ganlzation will be effected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
Firs. Baptist Church Entertainments.

Quite a large audience assembled at the First
Bsptist Church, last evening. to listen TO q
literary and musical entertainment arranged by
the young ladies' or the church. The mum bers
were OF such excellence that the audience
became very enthusiastic. and num-
erous recalls were demanded. Among
those who took part w~re Miss Belle Closer,
Prof. T. J. McAvoy Mira. Ida Scott, Miss Nc
Mannis, Master Bert Policeman, Miss May
Bergunthai. Miss Nav Cobb. DIR. A. II BuchAn-,
An. Miss Grace Whitridge. Mr.. 5. Al. Meek and
Mr.. A. N. Noe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

this city. The T.. B. s. W., l.. D. s. s., Kan
kakee and L. e. & w. lines have promised. ii
the cycio-ama is built, to arrange for excursions
at the most liberal rates, making the panorama
the objective point.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

New restaurant just opened by Charlie Miles.
10 North Illinois ST.. serves meals for zoe. Lodg-
ing rooms in connection Opposite Bates House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

Browns ExPECToRANT cures coughs, colds,
etc. Sold py druggists. 50-cent bottles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23
Roseate Cushions for Jewels.

Tt is fitting that pearls should repose in rosy
cushions. The contrast is bewitching. For ex-
ample, look at a mouth filled with pearly teeth
resting in ruddy gums hard coral; natural
gems and setting made beautiful with Sozodont
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

THE neglected cough often develops into con-
sumption Use Browns ExPECToRANT. SOC
and 81 bottles
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

FINE livery and hacks at Horace F. Woods
stables, % Circle street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

Railroads Favor the Cyclorssaa.
Tho railroad companies are lending hearty
encouragement to the pSsssct for . cyclorAma in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

BEWARE of that cough! For over thirty years
Browns ExPEcroRANr has been a sure, safe
and speedy remedy for GROUPS, colds, etc. 80
cent bottles. Ask your druggist.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-23

Spring Style Hats!
All the new styles ''Seaton's Hat Store, -
% North Pennsylvania street.
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PIN POINTS

champagne bottle of gold backed by stirrup
of platinum is attr active design for scarf pin.
propellne screw of platina is oddly in
scarf pins
An open chestnut bur of enamel is an attractive
scarf pin recently
Things like these cstch the passing fancy but
rarely hold it long. What might be called staple
designs more in demand. A gem neatly set
or some of the noble metals wrought with taste
that NJ axes them attractive year as rnush as
another. steady sellers.