Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 March 1883 — Page 5

RELIEF WORK REVIEWED. The Good Accomplished by the Indiana Relief Boat Isabella. Incidents of the Call at Shawneetown— Gratitude of the Recipients of Relief— The Case of Thomas Kills. Looking back over the relief expedition *ent out by the Indiadapolis Board of Trade, there is little to be added save in the way of fragmentary incidents. The steamer Isabella, chartered for the purpose, left Evansville at 0:35 Monday morning, bound for Shawneetown, 111., about eighty miles down the river, parties from that place representing a most distressing state of affairs and some kind of relief needed at once. The State of Illinois had been fllow to come to the rescue, some constitutional provision preventing legislation of a local character. Our first Btop was at Henderson, Ky., which stands so high above the river that no harm was done in that immediate vicinity. There were, however, a number of refugees from the Indiana shore, and for these supplies were left in the hands of the local committee, the estimated number in need of help being placed at fifty. The citizens of Henderson were averse to accepting the proffered aid, thinking themselves able to provide for all who had any claim upon them, and it was only when it was understood that the supplies were principally for Indiana people that they consented to receive the donation. It was evident that there was a slight prejudice against receiving succor from Indiana, State jpride standing in the way. At West Franklin, Ind., a very small settlement, some sixtv-two had to be supplied, and our visit was warmly welcomed. But our most cordial reception was at Shawneetown, 111. The people there, cut off from all communication with the outside world, were quick to understand and appreciate the spirit that prompted the undertaking, and though still in the shadow of their overwhelming disaster, gave us a welcome that was very gratifying. Making known the object of our visit, we were at once taken in boats to visit the scenes of destruction visible everywhere in the town, while a number of the residents aiding in unloading the cargo,leaving supplies for about 600. THE SITUATION AT SHAWNKETOWN. A hasty review of the situation there lias already been given in the Journal, and it is unnecessary to attempt to recount it, further than to say that it was in no degree overdrawn. Os the GOO houses there but twentyeight had second stories above the water, and these were in the immediate vicinity of Main street, the highest in town, and in which there was a swift current to the depth of fifteen feet. Many saved their household goods by removing them to the hills.back of town, while others took them to the second floors, confident that the river would not reach them. But, with the few exceptions above noted, the water not only readied but flooded second as well as first floors, thereby destroying thousands of dollars’ worth of furniture. Among the goods lost were eight pianos. These in some instances had been raised on scaffolds or swung by rones to the oeilingof the rooms they were in. and when their owners saw that they were in danger it was too late to take them out, for the water was aboye the windows. One act of vandalism deserves mention in this connection. Judge Bowinun had his piano swung to the ceiling, and it would have escaped serious damage had not some miscreant gone to the house in a boat during the night, cut the ropes and let the instrument fall into the flood. Os course, in all cases where furniture was submerged it was ruined beyond repair. and a fine piano is not fit for anything save kindling-wood after having been under the water a week. The water is gradually subsiding, but it will be a week or two before it recedes enough to have the town free of water and dry inougli to get about the streets. Meanwhile the distress among the refugees in the courthouse, school-house and pork-house is increasing. There is considerable sickness, and in the court-house alone five deaths have occurred and several children have been born. All these distressing incidents have transpired in the immediate presence of scores of fellow-refugees, and can but appeal strongly to the sympathy ami charity of those people who have been spared so deplorable a calamity. In one residence passed by the voyagers the furniture was floating about near the top of the windows, and on a bed that had been nicely made before the inmates fled when the waters came over the threshold, was a cat, apparently as comfortable and contented as though she were enjoyinganeveryday experience. An unscientific saloonkeeper thought to save his billiard-taoles by mounting them on top of air-tight barrels. The principle wa3 good enough in the main, but the unsteady things threw their load overboard when the water lifted them from the floor. Mr. Thomas 8. Ridgwav, president of the First National Bank, and owner of the build ing, a handsome three-story structure, uses the first story as a residence. When he saw that the river was going to reach him, lie had liis furniture moved to the second floor, confident that he was secure there. But the flood kept rising hour after hour and day after day until it was about five feet higher than ever before known, and touched the floor of the second story. Not knowing what might happen, he put his two pianos on scaffolds on the second floor and began moving other goods to the third floor. But on Sunday evening last the water came to a stand, and on Monday he had his parlor fixed up, his daughters desiring to entertain company. This, in view of the fact there was Fifteen feet of water just outside the door, anu to step out was to drown, may be considered rather phenomenal circumstances under which to welcome the coming of the inevitable beau. The loss to the town, not counting damage to the levee, will amount to $140,000, which In proportion to wealth and population is probably greater than at any point on the river. Shawneetown’s claim upon the State for aid is strengthened by the fact that the levee was built with the understanding that the corporation would be exempted from taxation long enough to remunerate it for the outlay. The work was completed at a cost of probably SIOO,OOO, when the act was declared unconstitutional, leaving the town $75,000 in debt and without recourse. The loss to the region about Shawneetown will be very great, half the county of Gallatin being under the water, the river b low the mouth of the Wabash being fully thirty miles wide. On the wharfboat was kept a cow, a miniature barnyard having been fitted up, and this animal furnished the milk necessary to flourish the infants of the ill-fated town. As we steamed away a burst of enthusiastic cheers followed us, and the general senti-

ment was that the Legislature would be petioned to have the boundary line of Indiana run west of Shawneetown. UN lON TOWN AND GREIN RIVER. Returning, we whistled for a landing at Uniontown, Ky., but were warned to keep away, as it would endanger the safety ot some of the houses, every one in the town being to a greater or less depth in the water. But when they heard who we were, and learned our object, we were kindly welcomed, and no harm was done by our boat. Leaving a week’s provisions for thirty-eight people we started for Mount Vernon, where we tied up for the night. No damage was done here, and no relief required. So at daylight we left for Evansville, reaching there about 9 o’clock, when the work of loading for an up-river trip was begun. Here, despite the fact that the city pretends to care for the distressed of that region, we were obliged to leave supplies for sixty people living in the bottoms above and below town. The local relief committee had acted very tardily, and so far as was visible no practical aid had been afforded. It is said. too. that a sum raised for the sufferers along the Rhine is still in the bank there, not having been forwarded. Worse still, the impression has gone uncorrected that Evansville was largely interested in the supplies on the Isabella, and a local paper there published without comment a vote of thanks passed at Uniontown, Kv., “To the Sunday-schools at Evansville for the relief furnished by the Isabella.” A reporter of that paper was furnished free transportation on the boat and knew that not one cent had been contributed at Evansville toward that expedition. In our two-mile trip up the Green river on the Kentucky side, some very original specimens of humanity were found, living in boats and dependent for a livelihood upon the pecan crop, by selling which they are enabled to add bacon, corn-bread and tobacco to their daily bill of fare of fish and ’possum. In one of the boats Dr. Elder found a woman with a sore leg. She said it had been “ailing” for six months and didn’t get any better. He inquired what she had been using as a salve, and was told that she had been rubbing it with gunpowder and 'coon-grease! Assuring her that he thought he could improve on the treatment, he begged her to leave off the powder and grease and apply something a little less vigorous than mtro-glycerine and aquafortis. Here the rescuing party became a trifle reckless, and dissipated by purchasing a barrel of pecans. It is not necessary to state the price, as the nuts could probably be bought in Indianapolis at the same figure, or less. At Enterprise, every house was invaded by the river, and we left a week’s supplies for ninety persons. Rockport stands high and dry and asked no aid, but supplies for thirty persons were left, to be given principally to sufferers on the Kentucky side. At Grandview, which was entirely submerged, we unloaded enough provisions to feed 225 persons. The situation at Tell City has been overdrawn, and no more aid will be rendered there. Nearly all the houses were inundated, but none were swept away. The loss will cause little if any distress, and the town is really able to take care of itself. Visited to-day, scarcely any evidences of the flood will be visible. But we left enough food to feed 250 persons. The town is thrifty and has employment for every able-bodied man there. Cannelton reuuhca no assistance. At Alton we found that every house had been submerged, and one or two had floated off their foundations. Enough provisions for 300 persons was left. On the return trip at Grandview, in conversation with a lady, she said she had moved her things into a neighboring house that had been used as a store and was two feet higher than the residence. The family thought they were safe there. But on the following morning they found two inches of water on the floor. The wife and mother put on a pair of rubber boots and got breakfast., after which a boat carried their effects to the hills. On the trip down forty-seven persons were afforded aid. and the last of the cargo was disposed of. THOMAS ELLIS AND FAMILY. Passing Grissom's landing, on the Kentucky side, the captain of the boftt called attention to a small party on the river bank, and said they had lost everything—house, cribs and all. We landed at once and found that the man’s name was Thomas Ellis. He being at some little distance, his wife was asked if her husband’s name was not Thomas Ellis. She turned and called to him, “Oh, Tom. ain’t your right name Thomas?” He said it was, and that settled it. Being asked what lie had saved, he pointed to a handful of rubbish, or “plunder,” as they call it, supposed to be furniture. Inquiry about his house developed the fact that he had managed to save about twenty clapboards from the roof by placing them in the forks of a sycamore tree, all the rest going somewhere down the river. On Thursday the river had left about six inches of the bank above the water line, and the wretched family had moved back in a boat, and there in mud six inches deep they proposed to stay; with nothing between them and the heavens, until they could rig up some sort of habitation in which to live. The family consisted of five children, the youngest but six years old. At the time of our visit dinner was in course of preparation. A pan of biscuits was ready to be put in the oven, and the stove —from which the smoke blew every way—was placed on two clapboards to keep it from sinking in the mud. Looking at Mrs. Ellis’s face, on which had accumulated about nine kinds of dirt, including pot-black, we concluded not to dine with them, and instead left them more wholesome grub than they have hadvaltogether since the war. The scene will not soon be forgotton. The puttycolored, ill-clad creatures crouched among their wretched household appliances in six inches of mnd, only a dozen feet from the brink of a river fifty feet deep, and with only a score of clapboards to build a house. They purpose staying there until by some means they become able to put some kind of structure between them and the inclemencies of the weather. Reviewing the whole field, the aggregate loss will doubtless run into the millions, and there will undoubtedly be great suffering resulting from the unprecedented inundation. The people along the river seem to have less anpreciation of the magnitude of the diaster than those at a distance, and are slower to come to the rescue. But all who have contributed to the purpose can have the satisfaction ot knowing that they have helped carry sunshine to thousands of people, many of whom are in utter destitution. The damage done may be put in figures, but the good wrought through this generous relief cannot be estimated. l. and. h. Sergeant Mason's Boom. Washington Special. The boom to secure the release of Sergeant Mason, who tried to shoot Ouiteau, does not seem to work up as expected, and the prospects of his release are not any better now than they were several months ago. In the meantime “Bettie and the baby” are living quietly on their farm in Virginia. Mrs. Mason occasionally visits this city. It is understood, however, that at the expiration of his term of office President Arthur will grant a pardon to Sergeant Mason. Hair Longer than Its Owner. Atlanta Constitution. There is quite a prodigy in Dahlonega—a young lady. Miss Jennie Thomason, from Gaddistown district. Union county. She is five feet in height, has a full head of hair five feet and eight inches long, and is eighteen years of age. Hair black as the “raven's wing.” A single dose of Cough Bush relieves the moat ' aggravated cough immediately.

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, ISB3.

THE ELLIOTT RILLING. Details of the Murder of a Pugilist by a Well-Known Gambler. Chicago Special. On Thursday night Jim Elliott went into the Tivoli, a restaurant and resort for sporting characters, in company with Fred Planted, the oarsman. The pair were seated at a table in the inner dining-room, Elliott facing the street. The room was filled with men and women dining, and the two or three little adjoining supper-rooms were taken up by wine parties. Elliott and Plaisted sat at their table. Jerre Dunn entered. In a moment pistols were in the air and discharged. The dozen men and women, panic-stricken, rushed from the room and fell upon the floor. Nine shots were fired in all before the two men met and clinched. They whirled each other about in their struggles until they stood oeiore the cashier’s desk in the room nearest the street. Here they fell. The struggle ou the floor lasted only a minute or so, during which the men hammered each other with their pistols. Then Dunn shook himself loose and rose. Jim Elliott lay prone upon thefloor, gasping for breath, and apparently dying. To Plaisted he said: “I believe I’m done up, send for apriest. "He spoke not another word. Dunn walked first to the door and then back. An officer entered the place; he surrendered himself and asked to be taken to police headquarters. A patrol wagon which had been rung for arrived. Elliott was raised by the patrolman, placed in the wagon and started for the county hospital. He died on the way. When the wagon reached Center avenue it was seen that Elliott was dead. The horses’ neads were turned, and the body was taken to the Morgue. From the moment Dunn appeared on the threshold of the dining-room the pistol firing was so terrific that the witnesses of the affair looked out only for their own safety. Charles, White, a colored waiter, who was present during the shooting, says: “I heard a pistol shot from the direction of the street. I did not see who fired it. I turned and saw Jim Elliott standing with a chair raised in his hands. Jerre Dunn was advancing toward him. Elliott, in attempting to strike Dunn, smashed the chandelier. Then both men began firing. I don’t know how many shots were fired—seven or eight, I should think. Elliott advanced toward Dunn and the two men clinched, and after wrestling a little, fell. Elliott, I think, was underneath. There were no shots fired while they were on the floor together, but there were some fired while they were grappling. Jerre Dunn got up and walkedgaround until the officer came, when he gave himself up. Elliott lay ofi the floor, gasping, when the patrol wagon came. A doctor examined his wounds and said he was dying. They picked him up and put him in the patrol-wagon and took him to the county hospital. I think there were about a dozen gentlemen and ladies in the room when the shooting took place. One lady fainted. Some of the others ran out of the room and some of them dropped on the floor. There was a terrible screaming all the time. Plaisted, when the firing began, ran into the street. He came back when the shooting was over.’’ Fred Plaisted, who sat with Elliott in the Tivoli when the shooting began, gave the following account of it: “Elliott and l went into the Tivoli to get a bite to eat about 8:15 o’clock. We had been out to Eph. Holland’s. Elliott sat fronting the street and I sat opposite him. A shot was Fired over my head and itburied itself in Elliott’s stomach. That shot was the death of him. He raised himself, grabbed a chair and made for Dunn, whom I now saw behind me blazing away at Elliott The latter, in striking at Dtinn with the chair, struck the chandelier and smashed it. He then turned toward Dunn and grappled with him.” “Did lie draw his pistol?” “He hud no pistol and did not draw any, and if any was found on him he took it from Dunn when he grappled with him. I tried to separate the men, but was seized from behind. The two men finally fell and struggled for awhile, and when Dunn was dragged off Elliott was dying. He asked for a priest, and said be was very badly hurt. I raised him at his request. When the police came, after a hasty examination, he was lifted on a wagon and started for the hospital. He died on the way over. I was with Elliott all day. I was the only person who really saw the shooting, and I know Elliott lmd no pistol.” Jerre Dunn was seen at police headquarters. “I went to the Tivoli,” he said, “to get supper. I was walking into the rear room when a pistol shot grazed the ton of my head. As soon as I recovered from the shock I saw Elliott, with his pistol raised. I then pulled my gun. I don’t know how many shots were fired. I know we grappled and that I received two wounds, one on my left forearm and one on the top of my head. I think I fired five shots, but am not certain. I gave myself up to the officer as soon as he came.”

Elliott's Criminal Record. Elliott had been a thief nearly his whole life, having served nearly twenty years in prison for crimes he had been convicted of. Before the fire he used to make his headquarters in Chicago, one of his pals at that time being the well-known Mike Garrity. He was arrested by Pinkerton with Billy Forrester and several other burglars for attempting to rob a bank at Wilkesbarre, Pa., but the whole party broke out of jail and escaped. Afterward Elliott was arrested in Philadelphia for garroting Hughey Dougherty, the negro minstrel, who had his nose broken. He was sentenced to the Eastern Penitentiary for this, and served over ten years there. He was a pal of John Gordon when the latter “fell” in lowa, and Elliott fought Gallagher at Detroit to get money to secure the release of Gordon. lie liad also been arrested in New York for crimes, and was known to detectives as one of the most desperate men in the country —a pickpocket, a burglar and a prize-fighter. He had been in Chicago this last time for about six months. Elliott would seem to have made good use of his spare time when locked up, as he was well read and very intelligent, having a good knowledge of several languages, living and dead. Veto of the Five-Ceut Fare Kill. Albany, N. Y.. March 2. —The veto ot the five-cent fare bill by Governor Cleveland creates considerable excitement. In bis message the Governor says: “The stocks and bonds are held by a large number of citizens, and their income depends entirely upon the fares. The reduction proposed is a large one, and it is claimed will permit no dividends to the investors. It is manifestly important that invested money be protected, and its necessity and usefulness in the development of enterprises valuable to the people be recognized by conservative conduct on the part of the State government.” lie is not satisfied that circumstances exist to reduce the fare on the elevated roads, and says it is conceded that no examination will be made to that end. _ Colonel McClure Has a New Libel Suit on Hand. Harrisburg, March 2. —Colonel A. K. McClure, of the Philadelphia Times, was arrested to-day on a charge of libel on the oath of John Gallagher, watchman at the capitol. The suit is the outgrowth of articles published in the Times in reference to the Irish Catholic circulars distributed during the recent gubernatorial campaign, supposed to have been signed by Gallagher and others, McClure was bailed.

OurWatohful Guardian and Faithful Protector Restored to Active Duty Again. Ml Henry A. Waterman, of the city of Providence, R. 1., for many years the faithful and vlgihnt night watchman of the Barstow Stove Company’s very extensive establishment, having Leeu refined to his hoiuo several weeks by a verydistressing illness, on resuming his duties agaii avails himself of this early opportunity for gating briefly a few plain facts. Mr. Waterman says: “l few mouths ago I was taken down with a sevre sickuesn, which confiued mo to the'house quite a long time, and much of the time I was so verr lame as to he unable to walk, and my left leg,from the hip to the toes, become monstrously swollen, and I suffered extremely from the constant intense pains produced by so great inflammation; I was the various so-called cures all the time, and whs under the treatment of i physician seven weeks, but getting no substantial relief. At this time an old-time friend, a police officer, called upon me, and during our conversation iuformed me of the great benefit which he had obtained by the use of Hunt’s Remedy and urged mo to try It, as ho considered it a wonderful medicine. I commenced tak.ug Hunt’s Remedy, having very little faith that it would do much iu such a stubborn case aarnine. But my doubt was soon dispelled, for before I had taken one bottle I began to get better, the severe pains disappeared, the swollen lef gradually decreased in size, and I was encouraged to continue tho use of the Remedy; aud the improvement to my health continues, mr appetite is good. I have regained my stiength, and I am now performing again my duties as watchman at the foundry. Every night I so up and down stairs more than one hundred tines, aud am in good oondltlon, and feel that my recovery is due to Hunt's Remedy alone. My severe sickness aud terribly swollen leg was caused by the diseased state of my kidneys, and I flunk it is a most valuable medicine that will so speedily relieve and cure- such a severe case as mine. I therefore most cheerfully recommend Hunt’s Remedy to all afflicted with Kidney Diseases, as I know it to be a safe and reliable remedy. “Providence, Dec. 5, 1882.”

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BERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE [COMPANY Os Pittsfield, Mass. • ASSETS OF THE COMPANY. Cash on hand anti in the hands of agents or other persons $ 8 4.153 64 Real estate unincumbered ... 423,437.12 Bonds owned by tho company, bearing interest as follows: 943,000 North Adams water bonds. G per cent., market value 47,300.00 $35,000 Berkshire county loan, 5 per cent., market value 40,250.00 923,000 Pittsfield town loan, 4 to 4*fl per cent., market value 23.000.00 $250,000 U. 8. 4s, registered, market value 208,437.50 $25,000 U. 8. 3s, registered, market value 25.906.25 Bank stocks, market value 186,090.00 Loans on bonds and mortgages of real estate, worth double the amount for which the same is mortgaged.aud free from any prior Incumbrance 2,064,212.00 Debts otherwise secured *. 150,975.00 Debts for premiums : 195,800.34 All other securities 42,015 40 Total assets $3,583,077.94 LIABILITIES. Amount due to banks or other creditors. Nothing Amount owing and not due to batiks or other creditors Nothing Losses adjusted and due None Losses adjusted and not due, $ 18,788.00 Losses unadjusted _ None Losses in suspense, waiting for further proof 15,000.00 All other claims against the company J 5.978.06 Amount necessary to reinsure outstanding risks 3,066,600 60 Total liabilities $3,116,3G7.56 Where Should I Insure? We answer: “In the BERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, of Pittsfield, Mass , because— It has the benefit of over thirty years’ successful experience. Its business is conducted ou the mutual plan, thus enabling members to get thoir insurance at cost. It has always paid large dividends, thereby making the cost of insurance low. It maintains a reserve for the protection of policy-holders, on the Massachusetts standard, the highest basis required by the laws of any State. It has a large surplus over the legal reserve and all other liabU&tosIts conditions as to travel .and residence are very liberal. Its policies are protected by the non forfeiture laws of the Common wealth of Massachusetts, which secure greater benefits to members than those of auy other State. It lias always maintained a high reputation for just aud liberal treatment of it? members by promptly adjusting and settling all policy-claims, a proof of winch is the fact that no judgment has ever been rendered against it. And because a policy in the BERKSHIRE combihes tho two essential qualities of a good investment—security and profit. The BERKSHIRE is organized under, and subject to, tho laws of Massachusetts—laws so severe and so strict, in all that pertains to investments and solvency, that no Massachusetts life company has ever failed: and hence the BERKSHIRE policies are among the safest of investments. Moreover, the laws provide a guaranty to every policyholder, upon his failure to continue payment of premiums, of a paid-up policy. In nearly all cases, the. amount or such guaranteed paid-up insurance on each individual policy is greater than the total amount or premiums then paid on tho same: hence, with few exceptions, each policy in the BERKSHIRE must return to its holder or his estate all tho premiums no has paid,'improved with some rate or interest. A policy in tho BERKSHIRE is not only a profitable investment, but is absolutely scoured agaiust loss. WM. R. PLUNKETT, President. JAMES W. HULL, Secretary and Treasurer. JAMES GREENE, Gen’l Ag’t for Indiana, io Martindale Block, Indianapolis, Ind. REV. J.L.TOWNEB, */ P U fi!F E 111 use. Ministers and Pub- / JJtjU Ml HJJ/ the debilitated vital forces, it MEDICINE CO., iIS. JIAiITSI.,ST.LOUIS.

AMUSEMENTS. DIC K S O .IST S ’ GRAND OPERA-HOUSE. The Beat Located and MOST POPULAR Theater in the State. MATINEE AT 2 P. M. TO-DAY. POSITIVELY LAST PERFORMANCE. No Performance To-night. THE ROMANY RYE. With all its beautiful soencry and effects. Reserve seats, 750. Admission, 25 add 50c. Three Nightß only, beginning Monday. March 5. Toy Matinee Wednesday, March 7. Farewell Engagement, prior to Ida departure for Europe, of the World’s Favorite Illusionist, THE GREAT AND ONLY, HERRMANN! And his Famous European Company, under the management of W. H. MORTON. mlle:. -addie, In her Wondrous Suspension in Mid-air. The World Famed Japanese Prince, AWATA KATSNOSHIN, In his astonishing feats of balancing, etc. Messrs. Howell and Darvin. the celebrated English Mediums, *lll assist in Herrmann's Great Spirit CABINET MYSTERY. Every child attending the Matinee on Wednesday will receive a handsome toy. Thursday Evening, March 8. One night only. Minnie Hauk OPERATIC CONCERT COMPANY. Farewell Engagements. Two nights-Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10. SALYINI With the speoial support of MARIE PRESCOTT AND LEWIS MORRISON, And a powerful Dramatic Company, under tho management of C. A. Chizzola. Friday, March 9 “THE OUTLAW.” Saturday', March 10 “OTHELLO.” Reserved seats. sl, $1.50, $2 and $2.50, according to location. The preliminary sale of 6eats will begin on Monday, March 5, at 10 a. ni. Saturday Matinee, March 10, MARIE PRESCOTT, LEWIS MORRISON And the Salvinl Dramatic Company', in THE NEW MAGDALEN. GILMORE’S ZOO One of the finest shows ever put on the ZOO stage. E. T. GOODRICH “GRIZZLY ADAMS.” A FRONTIER DRAMA. Is ono of the finest and most exciting ever played in Indianapolis. • GRAND HOTEL, INDIANAPOLIS. IND Passenger elevator and all modern eonven iences. Leading Hole 1 of the city, and strictly first-class. Rates. $2.50, $3 and $3.50 per day. The latter price including bath. GEO. F. P FIN GST, Proprietor-

AMUSEMENTS. _ ENGLISH’S OPERA-HOUSE. WILL E. ENGLISH. Proprietor and Manager. The Largest, Best aud Most Popular Theater in Indiana. Only two more performances—this afternoon at 2 aud to-night at 8. For the benefit of Indianapolis Lodge B. P. O, ELKS. The Distingdlshed Comedians, BAKER AND FARRON. In their successful comedy. CHRIS and L KTN T A. Supported by a fine company. Three Nights aud a Matinee, commencing Monday, March 5. ANNIE PIXLEY “M’LISS” and “ZARA.” Seats now on sale. PARK THEATER* HAYDN’S ORATORIO OF THE CREATION. SATURDAY, MARCH 3, TO BE RENDERED BY THE MjLMRCHOR society, CARL BARUS, Director, With a chortiK of ono hundred voices and full orchestral accompaniments. Soprano. MRS. WUBT, )• Tenor, MR. A. HECKLER. >Soloists, Basso, MR. A. BENNERSCHIDT, ) THE MjENNERCHOR society Has The honor of presenting this sublime oratorio on Saturday’ for the benefit of sufferers by the recent floods. Tickets sl, entitling holder to roserved scat In parqiietie ami parquetto circle. Tickets may be procured at the When clothing Store, from the Ladies' Soliciting Committee aud on Saturday at Park Theater.

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BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS Are fast taking the place of all others in factories, Foundries, Machine Shops and Mills. Parties having their own power can procure an Electric Generator mid obtain much more light at much less cost than by any other mode. The incandescent ami eruruire system has boon per* feeted, making emu Ii edits for houses and stores hung wherever need. .t. and lighted ut will, day or night. Parties dt-mring Generators or to form companies for lighting cities and towns, can send to the Brush Klectrie Cos . Cleveland, 0., or to the undersigned at Indianapolis. J. CAYBST.

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