The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-19
KING HAD NO BOND
HAUGHvILLE SCHOOL BOARD DE-
vELOPs ITS WEEKLY SCANDAL.
Its Secretary Had Given No Security-
Ridiculous Scenes at the FarcicaI
Board Meeting.

Haughville citizens have been conscious OF
the fact for some time that they were at
the mercy of intriguing lawmakers and
school trustees, but up to recently they
consoled themselves with the fact that the
latter were holding office under bond and
would be responsible in case any deficiency
In finances was found. Not long ago
Charles Trotter, who was recently ap-
pointed treasurer of the School Board and
who is by far the most intelligent men,
Der. discovered that John King. who has
been a member Of that board for several
years, and who is at present secretary,
had not filed bond since the beginning of
1892. He Immediately saw the necessity of
an investigation, and went to the county
auditors Office and examined into the mat
ter. He found that King had not filed a
bond since the above date. Last night
the matter came before the Town Board.
The members of the Town Board and
King have not mingled as much as the
heads of the Democracy of Haughville de-
sired, and when the bond matter was
preached last night President Greiner saw
at once that he had a long wished for
opportunity. King had been seen standing
in the Town Hall a few moments before,
and Greiner loudly called for him. How
ever. King was not visible, and Greiner
muttered that such a man was detri-
ment to the community. A man sitting
behind the president, with whiskers that
nearly reached to his feet, arose. and, in a
tone that could be heard for several
squares, shouted: Yes, and what's more
he's intruder. and /, for one. am will
ing to give him the worst of it," Several
parties were sent to look for the missing
secretary, but he could not be found. The
board then considered the matter. Attorney
Edenharter held that King was personally
liable for the negligence, out thought King
ought to be given a reasonable length OF
time to file bond. mo, shouted the
fuming president, ''he ought to have IL now,
right this minute" He was wildly ap-
plauded by a number who have no love
for King. Matters were looking grewsome
for Democratic tranquility when Trustees
Patterson and Russell suggested that King
be given until o'clock Friday night to file
a bond, and If this was not done the board
should meet in special session and declare
the position vacant and elect his successor
The motion to that end was put and car
ried.
King was the most enthusiastic of the
school trustees in getting the Town Board
to appropriate $4,000 to build new school
sidering its action, having previously
granted the Appropriation. attorney Eden
harter held that such action could be taken
by the board. King. who was present grew
very wrathy and Vented his rage towards
discussing the attorneys capahilty. Since
he has been in office he has figured in a
number of important money transactions,
and during this time he was not under
bond. 1t was thought by some that the
county auditor, who has been handing
over the money to King, was responsible
npRlQCtinR a bond
As the meeting opened two bills of so
cents each We're banded in by Candy
dogs. 1t was stated that two stray dogs
remained around the premises, of Clarence
Enrich; Constable Shaw killed one and
Patsy McGuf conducted the funeral serv-
ices. with the 50 cents in view: He was
given the amount. Deputy Marshal Thorpe
killed the other dog, and Candy" Martin
not allowed the bill. Within the last five
months about ten dollars has been allowed
for burying dead dogs. The board resolved
not to pay any more such debts. unless the
CANNES met death at the instigation of
the boards orders or unless the animals
were mad. The owners will be held liable
saloon keeper at No. IS Germania avenue,
went to Clerk, Wright several days ago
county license Wright refused TO give him
the town license. Since that time Wallace
has been doing business without any Ii
censes The board ordered him to get
both licenses.
Marshal Huddleston was sick last Sunday
and Deputy Marshal Thorpe, who is on
duty at night, went TO Emrich's Grove in
stead of remaining in Haughville to pro-
tect the citizens there. as requested by his
superior. a severe protest was made last
night by several citizens because Thorpe
had roamed away. The matter of cleaning
the streets, alleys and commons of the
high weeds was also discussed. The bill
OF the indianapolis Light and Power Com
pany. amounting to SlS6.25, was allowed.
The matter of fire signal was considered.
1t was suggested by some that "a bell
that could be heard all over the town. be
obtained while others thought that a
sweet-toned whistle would be the best
Tie matter was not settled.