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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
Street Indicators Need Attention.

1t was thoughtful on the part of the
street-railway management to put in its
cars the boxes which, by the manipulation
of lever OF cord, are supposed to show the
passengers the name of the next street to
be crossed. The new apparatus, however,
from various causes, is Apt to be mislead-
ing. The driver, whose duty it is to operate
the machinery, is often either careless or
forgetful, or so occupied with his other
manifold duties, that the indicator-box is
neglected. In that case he often passes two
streets without thinking of his new duty.
Suddenly he remembers ii, and jerks the
string. The indicator tells one the next
street" is Walnut, while if he is acquainted
with the city, he knows it is
Pratt. stranger. however. trusting to
signs would be sadly led astray. But some
of the drivers are thoughtful and pull the
string at every crossing. There is no GER
tainty, however, that the machine will
work right. even though the bell gives in
dication that 1t does. At least one-half of
the boxes have defective machinery, and
while one pull at the cord may fail TO send
down "A new card. n second may send down
three or four. The boxes should be so
geared that they could be operated either
by the driver or the conductor, who being
at the rear of the car and facing the indi-
Gator. could see at glance whether it was
operating correctly or not, and thus save
tie over-worked driver the risk of break
ing his back. or dislocating his neck in his
endeavors to see whether the machinery in
the box has responded correctly to his pull.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
PRICES IN PLAIN FIGURES.
PETTIS, BASSETT & co
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
Educational Facilities Through Church and
Public Systems-A HOt-Bed of Politics.

Prof. A. w. Atkinson, of Mitchell south
ern Dakota. is in the city for q day or two.
He is a native IndIanian, having been born
in Switzerland county. For several years
he was q Methodist preacher in this State,
and for time professor of Moore's Hill
College. He was at Ogden, U. r., for three
years as pastor of the Methodist Church.
and from there went to Dakota. He is
now yice-president, acting as president, of
the Methodist University at Mitchell.
There are over hundred students now en-
rolled at the university" he said in answer
10 the reporters inquiry. 1T is a new in
stitution, pretty thoroughly advertised
through fire we had little over a year
ago, which destroyed the college. We are
now rebuilding, and the college Is going on
III temporary quarters"
How are Dakota's educational facili-
ties!"
Our public school system is very finely
developed. We have one of the best sys-
tens OF any State. You see am getting in
the habit OF saying State. Properly speak
ing we have no school fund-we cannot do
anything with orr school lands until we
come IN as state. and our schools are sup
ported by direct taxation. Mitchell, a
town OF $500 to 4,00O people, has two good
school buildings, eight or ten teachers be-
SIDES superintendent. and q school term
of nine months IN the year. In the coun-
try districts some places where the
term is as short rs three months, but in
most OF them it Is think, four. five or six
months Our State University. located at
Nermiil;on, is finely kept up. 1t had last
year. think. 400 students enrolled. 1t is
kept up by territorial appropriation that
comes out of direct taxes. Our Methodist
University has $4,000 worth of property,
and no debt. There are in South Dakota
seven schools of college grade. and one ter
ritoral normal school. How many there
are in North Dakota cannot tell"
You have some politics i'll Dakota"
mildly suggested the reporter.
why, you find there q regular hot-bed
of politics. Occasionally an old stager
comes from the East who thinks he can
give our residents some points. He soon
akens TO the fact that he has come to
headquarters"
lis this state of affairs attributable to
the numerous Indianians in the Territory"
Perhaps so; but occasionally there is an
Ohio man who doesn't depress things any
in that direction"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
HE PLEASED THE CROWD.
A Hotel Clerk Enjoyed Fifteen Minutes of
Prominence as Reporter in Beer Garden.

L. +. Bailey, night clerk at the Bates, re-
lated an experience which he had yester-
day. to the reporter, that was of such a
nature as to be highly appreciated by the
listener. II was up in my room this after
noon," he said, land was going to write
some letters. l had the paper and envelopes
all on my table, but it was so hot that de-
cided to 60 out for some fresh air. Putting
the paper in my pocket went on to Illinois
street. and without having any definite
place in view. got on a NOrth-side car.
Before realized it was out at Nineteenth
street. near Kisseps summer garden, and l
got off, because / had never seen
the resort and had some curiosity
was. Well, went in and concluding l
couldn't find a much cooler spot sat down
near table in an out-of-the way corner to
watch the people pass by. Soa1> all idea
struck me. drew up. to the table. pulled
out my note paper and began writing my
letter. / had covered, ] suppose, three or
four sheets, when, on looking up, i saw
several people standing near by and eying
me very closely. l thought nothing of it
until looked up second time, when there
must have been dozen or more men and
women standing within few feet of where
/ was sitting. And the strange part of 1T
all was that they were looking directly at
me, and could hear little side remarks
that weren't intended for my ears"
You began to grow uneasy by this time,
no doubti"
"Well, frankly say that 1 was. You
see, | didn't know but what had ignor-
antly violated some rule of the place. | be-
gan to imagine all sorts of things. for l saw
that some of the people were smiling. |
thought perhaps l had left my collar OFF, or
had made some egregiOus blunder in my at
tire. But | kept on writing just the same.
nickel down on the table beside me and at
the same time offered me piece
of paper on which he had scrubbed
his name and address. / could stand all the
staring the people were inclined to give,
but when it came to contributions yield
ed. Laying down my pen. / asked the man
what he wanted me to do with the nickel.
as read his card. Why he said, Il want
you to send q copy of your paper to my adj
dress, there "A copy of my paperP said j,
in amaZement, for even then it didn't
dawn on ME what he meant Yes. you're
a reporter, aren't your Then / saw through
it all. But / didn't say a word. i pushed
the money away, but kept his card.
and for all he knows some paper
tomorrow will come out with a column
and all of the features of the day. No
doubt some of the visitors expect to see
their names published. That was once that
/ passed off as reporter, and must say
rather enjoyed it. But you men must get
stared at awfully. / never attracted so
much attention in any fifteen minutes of
my life as did this afternoon"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
WALL WORK

Amazing progress continues to mark
the work of wall-paper-makers. The
designs for the coming season will be no
less novel and varied than at the best
times gone by. The dado is a thing of
the past. The strength of beauty in
decoration is now being put on the up
per part of the room, where its clear and
unbroken space gives full effect. Cell
ing papers are claiming special atten-
ton, as to design and color. In fact,
to-day no room is complete unless the
ceiling is treated with as much or even
more care than the wall. Side-wall pa
pers are tending more toward simplicity
of design and uniformity of color, while
the frieZes are looked to with special
care as to their decorative and finishing
effect. Glad to talk these things over
with you at any time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22

How and Why the Indiana Company Was
Organized by the st. Louis People.

How and Why the Indiana Company Was
Organized by the st. Louis People.
AS the five years contract for the school
book supply has been awarded, the st.
Louis people interested in the outcome on
the basis of dollars and cents are not as
reticent as they were. The st. Louis Post
Dispatch yesterday had nearly two columns
about how the school-book syndicate was
broken in this State. The reporter OBJ
tanned all his information, doubtless. from
w. b. Becktold. as the interesting portions
of the article are quotations from him.
Had our bid become kn0wn." Becktold
told the reporter. 1.-TWO hours before il was
opened the whole thing wonld have been
blocked. We had To resort To every means
to carry the reform through. even after the
passage of the bill. and the organization of
the board. The law contemplated bond
of $50 600 for the faithful performance of the
terms of the contract. So much influence
was brought TO bear. and such discredit
was cast upon the matter, that the bond
was raised TO 100000. The syndicate did
not think it possible that any company
would give such a bond. but We had gone
into the tight as preliminary step for a
campaign in other States. and we we're de-
termined to carry it through. We recog-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
SOLDIERS FOR THE NEXT WAR.
The Legions Encampment the First to Be Held
in Which the State Paid All the Expenses.

The encampment OF the Indiana Legion
will begin to-day. at Armstrong; Grove,
near North indianapolis, four miles from
the Circle. The Indianapolis companies
will 60 into camp about $50 o'clock, and by
o'clock this afternoon the entire Legion,
three regiments of infantry, twelve COM
panies each, and five companies of artillery,
will be in camp. The troops will be taken.
on arrival at the Union Station, to North
Indianapolis by way of the Belt road, and
from the place of debarkation to the camp
is less than five minutes walk. The ar
rangements for water, cooking and all
supplies are complete, and no better
ssp sHs f bSr unS ap SoHa
tomorrow the Big Four will run trains to
the camp. These trains will leave the
Union Station at 8 and P. NJ. in order to
accommodate persons who wish to see the
parade drills. Returning they will leave
camp at $3.50. g and s Pm The trains going
and coming will stop at Washington. North
and Seventh-street crossings.
But few of the field officers of the Legion
have arrived in the city as yet, but by this
have reported for duty. The three
colonies who will be in command during
the week over their respective regiments
are all prominent In State military circles.
COL w. IL. Ewing, Oh LNauSNlIlt, OI Tie
First Infantry, is superintendent of the
Evansville Il Terre Haute railway. and is
known everywhere as man of remarkable
executive ability. indomitable energy and
correct military discipline. Col. j. w: Nc
Kee. of indianapolis. of the Second In
fantry. is well known in this city and
throughout the State. Col. K. w. Mcbride.
Waterloo. of the Third Infantry. served
throughout the war in the Seventh INDIE
pendent Troop of Ohio Cavalry. He was
circuit Judge In Waterloo for six years, and
is now at the head of the legal profession
i'm that place. Maj. III. III. Woods, Michigan
City, of the First Regiment. Light Artillery,
is also an old soldier, having made high
record during the war in Indiana artillery
service.
Col j. w. Mcbride was registered at the
Grand last night, and spent the afternoon
with Colonel Ruckle, of this city, in com
pleting the arrangements for the encamp-
ment. I'VE had 10 mark off the camp" he
said to the reporter. because no one else
had done it, and believe now everything
is ready. have every reason TO believe.
too, that the encampment Will be a success.
Heretofore, you know, all of the expenses
have been met by private enterprise, or
from outside sources. Among other sources
have been the admission fees and the
money derived from the sale of privileges
on the grounds. Why. one time / remem-
Der when the State went into partnership
with Barnum's show as an attraction, and
it paid well. But this way of raising
money has always lessened interest in the
encampments and taken away much of the
dignity of the occasions by reducing them
to the mercenary level OF county fair. l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
The knights of Frien,lshiD.

The National Encampment of the Knights
of Friendship. "a colored secret benevolent
order, with "A military uniform and manual,
will convene in this city to-day. On
Wednesday night the annual conclave will
be held at Tomlinson Hall. and on Satur-
day afternoon, at 3 o'clock. there will be a
prize drill on the fair grounds. 1t is ex-
pected that about three hundred Knights
from abroad will be in attendance from
nois, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee and AL
ALBANIA. William Porter, of Memphis
Tenn, is grand commander. The prizes to
be awarded at the drill are three in num-
ber-being $50 for first, 500 for second,
drill viii be according to Grants tactics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
The Veterans Not Blamed.

A. G.. Biel, of Milwaukee, was at the
Bates last night, and to Journal reporter
he told few facts relative to the feeling
among the citizens of that place on the
coming Grand Army encampment. "We
were disappointed" he said, when we
heard that the railroads had refused the
1-eent rate. Our Mayor issued proclama-
ton advising the people to cease all decora-
tions. and to make no expenditure of
money toward entertainment, as the
prospects were that there would
This action met the approval of
everybody in the town. What we felt as
our right was the same rate that Columbus
got last year, and when we heard that the
railroads had refused it. we decided to take
a stand with the G. A. r. men. We were
willing to sacrifice the name of having en-
tertained them if they were willing to fore
go the pleasure of attending. and for that
the citizens of Milwaukee don't blame the
veterans in the least. AS the matter now
stands, we are a unit in condemning the
railroads. although there may be q good
number of men at the encampment."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22

have worked for ten years with them, but
never have secured cent from the State
succeed, am sure. The encampment will
be purely military. with no privileges or
admission fees, which is something the
people in this State haven't seen since the
Waro
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
The Athletics Picnic.

The picnic at Emerichs Grove was well
attended yesterday, and the day passed off
without any disturbances of serious nat
ure. The sparring match between Bolan
and Greasy resulted i'm the formers favor,
and that between Burke and Miller IN the
latters. Other athletic amusements were
INDUCED i'm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22

practical use for many years has proved beyond
question that the ALASKA" Refrigerator does produce
dry cold in its provision chamber See the Alas
ka" before purchasing. The Charter Oak" with the
WIN. H. BENNETT & SON. SO south Meridian st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
Funeral of Mrs. Adams.

The funeral of Mrs. Hetty NJ. Adams oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence of her son, Justus G. Adams, No. $50
North Delaware street. A large number Of
friends of the deceased attended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
The Court Record.

Hon. William Irwin Judge.
State VS.. William Hamilton; petit lar
ceny. Plea of guilty entered and fined 81
and three years in State prison.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02

1t Is understood that there Is to be a
picnic party from this place to Lake
Bomoseen on Friday of this week.
Miss Carrie Moulton has been the guest
of Allie Kelsey the past week. She re-
turned to Middlebury, her home. Mon
day morning.
K. ID. Needham has unloaded two cars
of corn and meal at our station This
week, making his average more than a
car a week since the year came in.
Our weather prophet says we NAV look
out for a few gentle showers through
dog days, and if they are to be like tbe
one of Tuesday afternoon the fewer the
better.
The remains of WILDER Bissell were
brought here by friends from Olmstead.
vile, n. Y, last Monday and taken to
the cemetery at East Shoreham and bur-
ried Tuesday morning, Rev. w. NJ. Nav
hew officiating.
Inc patent seats for the South district
school house have come and every one
thinks them just the thing for the COM
Tort of the scholars; and all know that
too much cannot be done to make the
school room and surroundings pleasant
and attractive for them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02
LINCOLN.

Mr.. Green of the firm of Cove & Green
wore a very smiling face one morning
this week; cause of smile, boy.
Levi Swain, while riding on load of
hay into the barn, was caught between
the beam over the door and the load, in
juring his spine severely.
Young men that are in the habit of get
ting drunk, and attending entertain
ments, and creating disturbances had
better beware, or they may have fines to
pay.
Last Saturday, while James Caldwell
was drawing hay, his horses became
frightened and ran, throwing Mr.. Cald-
we'll from the wagon, breaking his leg
and otherwise injuring him. He was at
tended by DR.. Dodge.
I Mrs. Perry, wife of Rev. d. Perry OF
Dandy, died in Boston this week. She
had been in poor health for a long time
Rev. d. Perry was pastor of the M. f
church in this place during the year;
1887 and 1888 and the entire community
sympathize with him in his deep affljc
ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02
SAILS BURY.

The late rains have done considerable
damage to the highways.
Samuel Pierce has started milk route
for the Douglas creamery in Cornwall.
Rev. Joel Hall has been in New York
State about two weeks, visiting friends.
He has returned home and resumed his
work again.
Rev. Mr.. Keith of Middlebury preached
n the Congregational church on Sunday
ast, in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Barton
bf Salisbury.
1t continues very wet and there is a
arge amount of haying to be done yet.
Oats have rusted badly, and potatoes are
Eotting. The farmers are having hard
vear.
Mrs. Veazey of Rutland, wife of Judge
'eazey, her daughter, Miss Anna, Mrs
Wainwright and Mrs. Brainerd and chill
rem of Middlebury were guests at din
er at Mr.. Columbus Smiths Wednesday
uly "a. 1t goes without saying that the
ccasion was one of great enjoyment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02
WEST CORNWALL.

Willie Donah is on the sick list.
Flora Dean has lady friend from Ben
nington visiting her.
The meetings held evenings at the Bap-
fist church are we'll attended
Miss Jessie Buchanan of Crown Point
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Edwin Jones.
Ii. n. Parker of Littleton, \. H., came
last Saturday to visit his wife and son,
DR.. E. X. Parker.
Miss Mary Jefferson of Norwalk, O., is
guest at VIM. II. belongs. She is a
relative of the family.
Dog-day weather has really and faith
fully set in. 1t is muggy and disagreed
BILE, and getting in hay and grain seems
to be at standstill. The wet weather
has spoiled the corn in many places and
hurt the onions, and potatoes are rotting
in some fields.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02
County Oeps.

BRIDPoRT.
How easy it rains.
Miss Ida Parker is home.
Muggy dog days are here again.
A good many are sick in town Va
fevers.
Our bee-keepers report light cropf
honey this season.
c. w. Huntley is improving the los
of his barns with coat of single.
There was good amount of bur
offered this week prices remain uncha-
ed.
II. S. Perkins of Mddlebury has p
chased several lots of sheep here :
Gently.
Mrs. Samuel Scarf is in Winchend.
Mass, for few weeks visit with .
atives.
Mrs. j. p. Russell is in Vergennes w
her sister, Mrs. E. Bristol. They he
little boy there.
J. Hulihan of Hulihan Bros of r.
land has set up four head-stones in
village cemetery this week.
L. NJ. Taylor is camping at Lake Geor
with his two sons, E. L. and o. f.
Ticonderoga, with their families.
There are no cracks in the grou
caused by dry weather, but plenty
gullies made by the rains are visible.
We are informed that the selectnl
will soon put up guide-boards WIFI
needed in town. This will be a gr
help to the travelling public.
A. B. Wicker, agent tor the Chica
and Northwestern railroad, and wht
residence is at Franklin Grove. ILL.,, sh
distance from Chicago, is visiting at
G. Converse's.
We had another soaking rain on Nj
day and Tuesday, but our farmers, G,
orally, were fortunate in having but lit
hay down. The Fair flats are cover
with water again.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

Miss Adde Tower of Rochester ha:
been visiting at r. A. Damon's.
j. Hayden and family of Boston
Mass, are guests at c. F. Partridge's.
Mrs. Albert Montgomery and two little
daughters Of Manchester, N. H., have
arrived at her fathers, L. Russell.
Miss Goodsell and Mr.. Lavonche O.
Rutland, Mr.. Barton of Middlebury anC
VIII Yale and wife of Salisbury attended
Advent service here on the 9th ult.
H. D. Maynard has had another severe
attact of sickness, which confined him tt
his room at the Glen House for severa
days. He is now able to walk to hi
place of business.
T Mrs. Helen (Boardman) Perkins
Of Burlington was buried from thu
Methodist church here on the Goth ult
Mrs. Perkins was daughter Of the lat
Harvey Boardman of this place, AM
youngest sister of Albert and Lathrol
Boardman. She is we'll remembered herr
as very estimable young lady wh'
had large circle of friends. Mucl
sympathy is felt for her aged mother
who is in feeble health. =
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02
NEW HAVEN,

A very heavy shower passed over town
on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. f. A. Langdon is seriously ILL.,
DR.. Sutton attends her.
Eddie M. Roscoe leaves this month fol
Adams, Mass, to enter the mercantile
business.
Carlton Cowles, who resides near Phil.
delphia, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Hen
ry Barrows.
A fine granite monument will soon be
placed in the cemetery on the Alvin
Squire lot.
Mrs. Charles Peck has been confined
to the house for week or more on &C
count of illness.
Miss Greene of Adams, Mass, a grad
uate of Vassar college, is the guest OF
Mrs. Ora Roscoe.
c. w. Rogers left this week for North
Ferrisburgh, where he is to build brick
store for j. l.. st. Peters.
Rev. w. b. Hague and family left early
in the week, going by carriage, fol
Maine, where they will spend most OF
four weeks absence from the parish.
Mrs. Elliott of California is visiting
her brother, Charles Peck. Although
many years resident of the "Golder
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-08-02
HANCOCK.


There Is another small boarder at Chas.
Blair's. It's a boy.
The missing will of the late Titus
Hutchinson has been found.
Mrs. Geo. Gleason of Boston visited at
Mrs. E. Clarke's on Friday of last week.
Mrs. J. b. Darling has gone on visit
of a few days to her daughter, Mrs. Mar
tin of Barre.
Mr.. Mears' store is looking the better
for a new coat of paint, as is also VIM.
Prosser's house.
Miss Lille Darling has returned from
camping expedition at Thompsons
Point, Charlotte. She reports very en-
joyable time.
Miss Matte Robinson returned to her
home in Moretown Monday, after spend
ing several weeks here, Rev. NJ. II. and
Mrs. Ryan going with her.
Rev. II. w. Persons of Pennsylvania,
with his wife and son, called on friends
here on Thursday last. He has beer
absent from his native town, Granville
Is years.