The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-08
JERSEY COW THE CAUSE
WHY FEELING DEVELOPED AGAINST
THE ACTON CUSTODIAN.
Old Settlers Foregather at the Camp
Grounds and Talk About Days of
Long Ago-The Addresses.

Acton Park was turned over TO the old
settlers yesterday, and one of the most en-
joyable days of the season was spent. The
talk was of the days of long ago. and the
old settlers while the time between services
by exchanging experiences and talking over
old camps.
Although much of the talk related TO for
mer meetings, the topic that interested
most was the exciting nnual meeting of
the Acton Park Association held Thurs
day afternoon, at which there was a siren
uous discussion about the custodian, Joseph
Sutherland. At the meeting held Thursday
there was not a very strong sentiment in
favor of Sutherland, but it seems there is
another side to the question, and some
persons think it is doubtful that the
trustees will remove him.
There is another important matter on
which there seems to be a division of opin-
ion, and that is the resolution that was
passed by the members of the association
regarding the removal of the custodian. 1t
is said the motion to refer the matter to
the trustees, leaving it entirely discretion
airy with them, prevailed, which mecns
that those who were foremost in trying
TO Dust the custodian did not gain a COM
plete victory. On the other hand, there
are those who are in a position to know
khAat 1SAol &IC dShlIlS, III
rather demanding, the removal of Suther-
land by the trustees passed. The Secretary
of the Acton Association saysthat this reso-
luton did not pass. And so the matter
stands, while the cottagers are busy ex-
changing views on the question and arguing
for and against the retaining of the present
keeper of the grounds.
JERSEY COW THE CAUSE.
Until the present time the cause of the
sentiment against Sutherland has been kept
quiet, but it was brought to light yester-
day afternoon, and, wonderful to relate, an
innocent old Jersey cow belonging to the
custodian is the cause of it all. A woman
on the square who is familiar with the stu
alton said that those who were attempting
to GUST Sutherland wer mad because he
would not sell them milk from one very
fine Jersey cow and let their. ~neighborS
have poor milk. The persons who insti-
gated the movement for a change did not
discuss this question. 1t was learned yes
terday that a remOnStrance viii soon be
circulated TO insure the removal of Suther-
land, but there are a number of cottagers
who declare that he Is the best man who
has ever had the position, and they intend
to stick to him. These friends say that the
people opposed to keeping him have tried
to run over him and he would not stand
Cor it," The trustees will meet Monday to
elect a superintendent, but it is practically
assured that i. G.. Akin will again be
chosen, as he has had the position two
terms and managed the park in an ex-
cellent manner. Whether the question of
a new custodian will arise at the meet
ing Monday is not known.
The park was turned over to the old folks
yesterday, and a large attendance char
acterized the meetings. In the morning
Judge David Gooding spoke, and the Mis-
souri, Harmony Club, composed or old men,
the eldest of whom is eighty-one and the
younges sixty-three, sang a number of
old-time songs. The club is composed of
John Porter, w. r. Loves, +. P. Smith.
G.. w. McLelland, E. p. Ferris and A. ].
Johnson. In the afternoon the speaker was
Chaplain j. H. Lozier, an interesting old
man of seventy years, who talked about
the characters of Bud Means in 1.-THE
Hoosier Schoolmaster," and Preacher Nor
ton in 9TH Circuit Rider both of whom
were inspired by Chaplain LoZier himself
He and Edward Eggleston, the autho
were schoolmates and fast friends. The
chaplain related a number of interesting
| stories connected with their lives. In the
evening Chaplain LoZier spoke about
Apron Strings" and said that Eve did no
wear a train nor study over a fashion plate
until late at night.
The feature of the day was the SenefI
much pleasure for the visitors. They gavt
a concert in the afternoon and one al
night. To-day will be "Old Soldiers day. y
with a band concert and other features
Tomorrow will be the last Sunday of the
assembly, and a large crowd is expected
There will be an elaborate programme.