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SPRING W RA F> B! Stylish Raglans, N ewmarkets, Langtrys, Jersey Newmarkets, Jersey Tunics, Jersey Jackets, Brocade Mantles. Ottoman Mantles, Cloth Mantles. NEW DOLMANS, VISITFS, ETC. SPRING SHAWLS. Largest Btook, Latest Novelties. LACE CURTAINS. Nottingham. French Gninnre, Tambour, Applique, Madras, etc. An elegaut stock at lowest fprice ever named. L. S. AYRES & CO., INDIANA POL-15. N. B.—Our Dress Making Rooms now open for Spring work. MRB. MAY PH LLPS, > v Modistes. MRS. H. A. AYER, S SURGICALINSTRUMENTS And appliances of all kinds, from best manufacturers. Dental Forceps. Trusses, Supporters, Shoulderftraces, Elastic Stockings, Medicine Cases aud Chests, Artificial Eyes. Crutches, etc. BROWNING & SLOAN, Apothecaries’ Hall. WEST muss Shirts Made to Order. WEST & KRAUSS, Nos. 26 and 28 N. Pennsylvania St.

TIIWYORK STORE (ESTABLISHED 1853.) HOSIERY DEPARTMENT. Our purchases this season have been very complete, and we are offering our customers the best productions in both Poreigu aud Domestic Goods. We have given tins department thorough attention, and customers will find our stock very desirHlde. We have full lines for Ladies, Misses. Boys, Children aud Gentlemen. ALL THE NEW COLORS IN SILK, LISLE AND COTTON. Prices Always in Plain Figures. PETTIS, BASSETT k CO. THE CITY IN BRIEF. Samuel M. Brice was yesterday appointed administrator of the estate of the late Orville J. Stephenson. The Water works Company has completed its pew water supply, and is now ready to furnish its customers with pure water. George Melllson, arrested at Peru by a deputy United States marshal on an indictment in Kansas charging him with perjury in making a homestead affidavit, was taken to Topeka last night for trial. The Indiana Insurance Company yesterday tiled a statement with the Secretary of Stare conforming to the provisions of the act of the General Assembly passed March 6, relating to existing '^rporations. The j’oiing ladies of Mayflower Congregational Church will give a Japanese festival to-night, for the entertainment of their many friends. A large number of real Japanese articles will bo on exhibition, and lots of “J;pauese fun,” whatever that may be, is promised. Postmaster-General Gresham. A special dispatch to the Journal from Evansville states that Judge Gresham adjourned court there last evening and loft for this city. lie will, therefore, arrive this morning, and will probably remain at home, as announced in the dispatches at the time of his acceptance, until next week, preparatory to entering upon his duties as Postmaster-general. The unexpected turn in the tide of his oareer during the four days of his absence from the oity while in the discharge of his judicial duties, will, upon his return, be the oocasion of hearty congratulations from his friends. Andrew Johnson Acquitted. Judge Norton yesterday acquitted Andrew Johnson of the charge of attempted rape on his wire’s sister, a girl only fourteen years old, the being deoidedly weak. The public was not made against Johnson until several weeks after the alleged offense had been committed. Lecture at Roberts Park Church. * Rev. Dr. H. C. Mabie will lecture in the church lyceum course, Friday evening, April 6, at 7:30, at Roberts Park Church. Subject: “Some of the Shrines and Sanctuaries of Europe.” Good music will also lie furnished. The lecture is free, aud all are welcome. Tm; f'na stock of furniture in the State is to *e found at King& Elder's.

THE TEMPERANCE COUNCIL. Resolutions Adopted Looking to Independent Action. ■ - ■ ■ • - A Vigorous Arraignment of the Two Parties for Alleged Failure to Legislate Against Intemperance. At the morning session of the Cluistian Temperance L nion,yesterday,resolutions were passed ordering Us incorporation under the laws of the State, with a oapUal stock of SIOO,OOO divided P to shares of $lO. Stock subscriptions are to be paid at the rate of $1 a year on each share, and the money thus raised Is to be used for such j purposes in the interests of the temperance caub rt hs ihe directors of the Union may order. The incorporation of the organization Is in accordance with a system which has been inaugurated bj temperance associations in Michigan, Nebraska and lowa, and has worked successfully. During the morning stock to the amount of SSOO was subscribed by the delegates present, and subscriptions will be solicited throughout the State by subordinate temperance unions. Resolutions were adopted declaring that “we, as representatives of the great mass of temperance people in the State of Indiana, in convention assembled, do declare our unshaken confidence In our friend and co-laborer, Mrs, Gougar, as a pure and earnest woman, and exteud to her our earnest sympathy and support In the bitter persecution through which she is passing. As every great reform must have its inartj’rs, so we recognize her as the viotiin of the malice of the base elements which represent the saloons of the country, who havo notblug but hatred for al! that would protect womanhood and the home, and pray that God may give her grace and health and strength to come forth from this fiery ordeal only to renew the battle she lias so nobly waged in the past.” The reports of the trial by the Lafayette newspapers and “that portion of the press ot the State that have uniformly so colored and distorted the evidence in the case as to appear unduly unfriendly to Mrs. Gougar, receives our unqualified denunciation.” The following was also adopted: “Resolved, That such of us as are voters will hereafter vote only for suoh men as are known to be in favor of prohibition.” A resolution to the effect that the temperance men should attend the primary meetings of (lieir respective political parties "and use their influence for the nomination of temperance men oulv was laid on the table. During the morning speeches were made by a number of leaders In the cause, and the expression was in favor of independent action, with a | determination not to allow their ardor to weaken. Rev. Pinkham, of lowa, in the course of a brief address, alluded to Benator Windom, of Minnesota, as the man who ought to be the next President of the United Btates, and gave it as his opinion that he was a man whom the temperance people could unite in supporting. The remark had the effect to elicit prompt and enthusiastic applause. The Uuion adjourned at noon. in the afternoon the State Temperance Grand Council began its session in the Third Presbyterian Church. After the address by the president;, which recommended advance movements, especially in voting only for such candidates, as are prohibitionists, the following were appointed a committee on resolutions: J. N. Huston, Isaac Keene, Win. Edgerton, J. B. Conner, E. F. Ritter, W. 11. Tratuuel and C. 8. Dobbins. Hon J. N. Iluston, of Fayette, addressed the convention in a few brief remarks, the tenor ot which was that the way to secure prohibition is to vote only for prohibitionists, aud thus make their wishes respected. The secretary and treasurer made their annual reports, winch were duly referred to the proper committees. The name of the organization was by ar. almost unanimous vote changed from State Temperauce Council to “The Indiana Prohibition Council."

TIIE RESOLUTIONS. The committee on resolutions reported the following, which were adopted: Ever since the State of Indiana has had an existence her people have begged for reliet from the evil t ftVcts arising from the truffle in strong drink. In response the Legislature at every session, with a few exceptions, has enacted some intended resi notions, and, some sessions, numerous laws have been passed relating to this subjeor, so that, all told, general and local acts numbering more than 150 have been tested. The solemn admissions of the failure of these acts are made matters of record by their repeal. The existence of such statutes lias generally been measured by the interval between sessions of the Legislature. It is a part of the history of Indiana, telling the same monotonous story on every page, that stautory regulation upon tne sale of intoxicating liquors has uot regulated. Thi9 business has been fostered and protected by such legislation until it bus prospered to an alarming degree, and has become a concentrated power of fearful dimensions. For more than twenty years, with the exception in the Baxter law, this business has gradually but steadily secured legislation more and more favorable to its interest. The present law, passed in 1875, was specially prepared to suit the convenience and protect the tricks of this trade. The law will stand and defy the good citizens of our State aud all innovations for the unprecedented period of at least a decade. This fact most forcibly illustrates the power and control the business has secured over political and legislative aftatrs, The petitions of the people are disregarded, the welfare of society is ignored, and the cry of distress is mocked. The truffle has the combined strength of fabulous profits, reckless contributions, wonderful energy and great political prestige. It allures the avaricious, bribes the corrupt, intimidates the weak, uud is the master of all political demagogues. The present indications are that the leaders of one of the strong politul parties In our State will force their organization to tuaroh afier the bauner or the Liquor League in the next campaign, and that the leaders of the other great party have determined that the temperance question shall be ignored. What shall we do to be 9avedt There conies an inspiring voice from the great spirit of our cause commanding us to work out our owu salvation without fear or trembling, The proposition to keep the temperance question out of politics can contemplate nothing short of absolute surrender to the liquor league of all claims to further legislation upon this subjeer, and consent that the present law shall become a dead letter, and that the Sabbath shall be abandoned to unbridled dissipation. Licensed regulation has been fairlj’ tested in this State. The very numerous statutory experiments, the short existence of each, and the inability to seeure any effective amendments to existiug, but important, acts are admissions that the whole system has been a failure; that the theory is false and unsupported by any fundamental principle of good government. In 1855 the Legislature passed a prohibitory law. For the few months of its existence it made the best record of any statute preceding or following it. Asa proof or its good works in city and town, in the village and the country, we oite the facts stated in the Indianapolis Journal, Sentinel and Locomotive, and newspapers of that period generally, all over the State, aud call upon the thousands of living witnesses. Our history, experience, observation, and the inherent nature of tilings convince us that the onlv law that can prohibit is a prohibitory law; therefore, “Resolved, That, while we, as ever, are determined to reach constitutional prohibition, id the meantime we will use every effort to enforce rigidly, the law on the subject now*, or those which may hereafter, be enacted, restrictive of of the traffic.”

TIIE EVENING SE&6ION. The evenlug session was held under very provoking disadvantages, the gas, for some unknown reason, failing to furnish light, and the meeting was, in oonsequenoe. held in darkness. Dr. Gerrish, president of the couucil, tn a brief address to the delegates relative to the work before them during the next year, said that he regarded the question of temperance of more importance than the questions of tariff or civilservice reform. He urged them to stand firmly to the resolution adopted by tho council, aud to heartily support the press favorable to the cause. Captain J. B. Conner, of this oity, was appointed a member of the executive committee of the Grand Connell, in place of Cicero Buohauan, of Evansville, who lind resigned. Tho executive committee submitted a report, reeonimeudlng that all contributions be paid to the treasurer, J. G. Kingsbury, and that J. B. Conner bo appointed auditor of accounts in order to prevent any unnecessary bills being incurred in the future, explaining that during the last year there had beeu apparently needless expenditures. The executive oommittee were directed to fix tho assessments upon the subordinate councils for the next year. Th 6 remainder of the evening was devoted to

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hearing addresses from the leading temperance workers, and at 10 o'clook the meeting adjourned. HELLO! HELLO! HELLO! The Telephone Exchange Struck by Lightning During Yesterday’s Storm. During the severe thunder sbow’er j’eaterday forenoon the tower of the telephone exchange in Blackford's building was struck by lightning aud set on fire. The boll ran along the wires and completely demolished a large number of the instruments and electrical appliances, damaging the exchange at least $2,500. The flames were soon noticed lrom the street, and an alarm met wbth a prompt response from the department. After an hour’s work the tire was subdued, without damaging the building much by water, for which Chief Webster and the boys generally are entitled to much credit. But few of the operators were at their desks at the time, aud no one was severely shocked. Superintendent Smith thus cards the public: "Indianapolis, April 5,1883. “To the Patrons of the Telephone Exchange: “The tower of our central office wan destroyed by tire this morning, severing all connection aud enforcing a suspension of our service for several days, perhaps for one week. We expect to have our out-of-town wires in working order this afternoon, aud uutil Tull service is restored conversation with the cities and towns with which we conneot may be had by coming to the central office. W, W, Smith, Superintendent.” This intelligence will be mournfully received by the patrons of the exchange, who have learned to regard the telephone as a necessity aud the fact that they may communicate with some of the outside cities by walking to the office will afford but little consolation lor the loss of the more important city service.

THE NEW FORCE, Appointment of the Sergeants aud Some of the Patrolmen. ■ - • ■ ■— ■ The police commissioners met again yesterday for the purposo of completing the organization of the force. The sergeants were selected as follows: Republicans, Albert Travis aud John Reid; Democrats, Andrew Sauers and James Daugherty. Daugherty declined, however, ami Thomas Colbert was appointed In bis stead. John Kiley was appointed driver of tho patrol-wagon, Jasper N. Cleary nominated captain, declined the proffered honor aud J. A. Lany was appointed to the vacancy. Lany was the representative of the Twentyfourth ward in Council several years ago, aud was defeated by Mr. Ernst Kuodel at the last election. Members of the force were appointed as follows: Republicans—George W. Baxter, Charles O. Britt an, Bradley Coil nett, Charles Clark, Jesse C. Brown, Edwin Harris, Carter Temple, John Lowe, V. S. McMullen, William Roney, Michael Raftery, Henry Blate, John D. Webb, General W. McCain, Harry Wheatley, Webb Robertson, J. R. Shea. Democrats—A. Bruce, B. F. Adams, Thomas l*. Btour, Martin Haley, Thomas J. Shaughnessy, Timothy Feeney, Bernhard Clifford, John C. Ballard. The hoard will meet again this morning and make the other appointments.

PERSONAL W. W. Carfor, of Brazil, is at the Bates House. E. Marvin, of Frankfort, is at the Grand Hotel. J M. Tiner, of Morristowu, is at the Grand Hotel. J. A. Leonard, of Anderson, is at the Grand Hotel. George Thomas, of Rushville, is at the Grand Hotel. R. 11. Cole and wife, of Peru, are at the Grand Hotel. <J. E, Walker, of Madison, is at the Grand Hotel. F. M. Charlton,’of Lebanon, is at the Bates House. F. M. Scott, of Terre Haute, is at the Bates House. Willard Carpenter, of Evansville, Is at the Grand Hotel. Dr. R. H. Tarlelton, of Martinsville, is at the Grand Hotel. Hon. Robert Graham, of Noblesville, is at the Bates House. Hon. J. N. Huston, of Connersville, is at the Buies House. Robert Craig, of the United States army, is at the Bates House. B. C.*Keeler, formerly a resident of Indianapolis, aud late assistant city editor of the Chicago Times. Is in the city. Hon. F. E. D. McGiuley, mayor of Lafayette, and Congressman Ward, were in the oity yesterday en route to New York. 8. T. Powell, of New Castle, and well known in this city, was quietly married on Wednesday to Miss Conway, of Henry county. J. A. McGregor. Columbus; T. E. Lewis, Madison; 8. McCaughev, Huntington; Mrs. L. Lowry, Rockville; A. H. Moore, Richmond; J. F. Seyner, Burlington, are among the late arrivals at tho Grand. Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Charles O. Redmond aud Fannie A. May, Christian H. Boesse and Anna Niemeyer, Rudolph Jasper and Elizabeth Andiug. William C. Winchester and Alioe Purcell, Henry Eldridgo aud Hester Boon. F. J. Wallace, Toledo; Mrs. A. Winchester, Morgantown; Mrs. Mattie Kailara, Martinsville; Reid Northrop, St. Louis: C. S. Forgy, New Carlisle; J. C. Woodman, F. A. Ware aud A. C. Hoald, Boston; Mrs. Illnson and Miss Flora Manlove, Cisco, 111.; J. 8. Du rot, Peru; J. R. Rupe, Richmond; James H. Cotter aud C. H. Bellows, of New York, are registered at the Bates House.

THE MYERB-PREBLE WEDDING. The Fort Wayne Sentinel says: “Last Saturday, at the residence of the bride’s parents, in Indianapolis, the marriage of Miss Essie Preble aud Dr. W. 11. Myers, a popular physician of this city, was solemnized, the Rev. O. O. McCulloch officiating. The ceremony was followed by the congratulations of friends and au elegant wedding breakfast, Dr. and Mrs. Myers leaving in the evening for a few days in Chicago, arriving here Tuesday. The bride, a handsome brunette, wore a short costume of crushed strawberry ottoman silk and point lace. Mrs. Myers is well remembered in the oity as a chaining conversationalist and an accomplished musician, ana will be warmly welcomed in musical as well as social circles. Upon arriving in the city, the Doctor and his bride intended to go to the Aveline, but a carriage was sent to oonvey them Immediately to their home on West Wayne street, where they were met by the members of the family only not a party of friends, as was erroneously stated by the city papers. It was a simple home-coming, but a very pleasant one to the happy couple who found their home brilliantly illuminated and ready for tlieir reception, while awaited them a most brilliant and huppy sumriso. Among the many handsome presents none were perhaps more appreciated than the three elegant carpets made and laid during his absence from a few of his numerous friends with whom the Doctor isjustly popular and held in high regard. The following note accompanied this handsome gift: “To Dr. W. H. Myers and Wife. “Please accept with hearty congratulations the carpets, as a wedding gift from your sincere friends—Mqsdaines D. Fails, T. Ellison, R. C, Bell, Welling, Jolin Evans, J. B. White, S. C. Luinbard, Beach, O. P. Morgau, C. Bash, C. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. I>. Dressier, the Misses Lou aud Joe Strong, Messrs. A. C. HnestlS, J. H. Hass, O. A. Simons, Gharles Hnestis, Charles Muhler, C. H. Aldrioh, J. M. Barrett, William Myers, C. Hettler, J. L. Williams, 8. B. Sweet aud Mr. Hattersley.” iyDon’t weardlugy or faded things when the ten-cent Diamond Dye will make them good as new. They are perfect and cost but 10 cents.

A NEW THEATER. The Park to lie Transformed Into a FirstClass Variety and Sensational Theater. There have been many rumors afloat recently in regard to the probable future of the Park Theter—none of them true. It remains for the Journal to state the facts. Yesterday afternoon the Dickson Bros, closed a lease for a term of years with the owners of the property, with the urivilege of conducting it as a first-class noveity theater. Tins they intend to do, and will at ouce commence tho work of remodeling and refurnishing. The entire front of the building will be changed and anew entranoe constructed. The stairways will be set back some twenty feet from the front of tho building and the lobby through which they are approached laid with encaustic tile. The store-room on the first floor, which is forty feet wide aud 125 feet deep, will be converted into a refreshmentroom, with bar, billiard and pool-rooms attached, aud will bo supplied with fountains and a garden. Leading from the refreshment-room to the foyer of the theater will be a stairway ten feet wide, which will also serve as an additional exit in case of fire. Tho building will be refurnished, repapered, painted and gilded throughout, and when completed will be the largest and most complete vaudeville theater in the. West. The front will be illuminated with electric light, and the auditorium lighted by Edison’s new incandescent electric light. It is the intention of the management to run the house as a strictly first-class variety theater, something after tho manner of Heuck’s Opera-house, Cincinnati, though a tow new ideas will be introduced to make it even more ponular—for instance, cheap prices, fifteen, twenty-live ami thirty-five cents, will always be the rule, making it essentially a people’s theater, where tho workingman can take his family and enjoy an evening’s entertainment at comparatively small cost. The house will probably bo ready for reopening about June 1, and thereafter will be run the year round. Only j first-class specialty people, combinations aud ! stars will be played, together with unustrel companies, Hurapty Dumpty and sensational shows. Tne house will be under the immediate supervision of the Dickson Bros., but Mr. E. E. Ellis, one of the best known ami most popular managers in the country, will act as manager. Just what effect the opening of this house will havo upon the Zoo Theater remains to be seen, as it will be run in direct opposition to it, instead of in connection witli if, as has beeu stated.

THE SOLDIERS’ HOME. How the Institution at Knlghtstown was Originally Purchased and Hold. Captain C.W. Brouse, of the Grand Army’ committee on the Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home, at Knlghtstown, has received the following letter from Chaplain Lozier, which will be of general interest in view of the movement to secure the property from tho misuse to which it has been put by the Democratic Legislature: "Sioux City, March 28. “Captain C. W. It rouse: “My Dear Old Comrade—Yours of tho 19th, inquiring as to the origin of the old Indiana Soldiers’ Home, is just received. I was the financial agent of the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Association, and ns such I ‘begged’ the rnondy that bought the old ‘Kuightstown Springs’ property, every dollar of it. from the friends of the soldiers and their helpless and dependent families. The cost of the old property was eitiier SB,OOO or $8,500. The care of soldiers' widows and orphans was specially stipulated in the articles of association. After ‘the boys’ returned from the war they eleoted a Legislature which adopted the ‘Homo’ as a State institution, and appropriated money for a new building aud for maintaining the Home. My work ended with the purchase of tho ‘Springs’ property. Os course the funds were given for the benefit of the soldiers and sailors and their widows and orphans, and anything like ‘herding’ them with idiots is an outrage that would make the gliost of old Wirtz blush. “Fraternally, John Hogarth Lozier, “Late Chaplain Thirty-seventh lud. Vols.”

AMUSEMENTS. English’s opera-house—“ranch ten.” Hurry Meredith, and a company that is well adapted to the requirements made of them, began an engagement of three nights and a matinee, at English’s, last night, to a top-heavy house, in his own play, “Ranoh Ten," a Western drama that promises au excellent development after the first act, but falls short of the anticipations as the action progresses. It is a melodrama of the sensational kind, and is calculated to excite much enthusiasm among those who frequent tho galleries. Mr. Meredith is an excellent actor, and the dual part he assumes is well suited to his rugged physique and native force. By the exercise of a nice discrimination he preserves the separate identities, so there is no confusion In the minds of the auditors, and in the strong situations he was especially effective. The company afforded a satisfactory support, generally speaking. Two of the characters—the Judge and tho Indian girl—are especially’ difficult to present, even in an ordiuarily intelligent manner, as it would be extremely difficult to find their counterpart even in the far West. Sid Smith, an old-time comedian, by plentiful “gagging” aud a grotesque make-up, created considerable amusement as the Judge, and Miss Hugger as Silver Bud, the adolescent aborigine (with a red “Jersey”—all squaws wear them), did whut she could with the part. Mrs. Dickson was especially clever in a comedy part, and MiS9 DeGrey made an attractive and interesting Irish girl. Mr. Hunter, Mr. Clifton and Mr. Bradford filled out the oast acceptably. “Rauch Ten” will be repeated to-night, to-mor-row afternoon and to morrow night, which concludes the engagement. GRAND OPERA-HOUBE —EILEEN OGE.” The Clio Club repeated the romautic Irish drama "Eileen Oge” at the Grand last night to a very large aud enthusiastic audlouce. The performance was an excellent one for aiuoteurs, and showed careful training aud rehearsal. Tho efforts of Messrs. John M. Sullivan, P. J. Keileher, Miss Anna Mortlund, Miss Stella Reea and Miss Dttdie Maguire deserve especial mention as they assumed difficult parts with much cleverness.

THE LYRA CONCERT. The following is the programme for the Lyra concert to-night: Triumph Marson, “Salut a Madrid” Arban Onverture, “Der Trumpeter des Prinzen" Baziu Orchcster. Chor, “Ade” Sehulz-Weida Piauo BuluJ Jb) •■MUzoir'ktt,” \ R - A ' Newlaud Mr. R. A. Newlaud. “Loreley”—Transcription Nesvadba Orchefiter. Soprano Solo, “Conzert Arie” Bestaendig Vloliuo, Violoncello and Piano; Obligato. Mme. H. Baruieier, 11. 11. C. Riegger, Julius Wocher, M. A. Albrecht.. “Cujus Anima," aus “Stabat Mater” Rossini Mr. J. B. Cameron. Chor, “Jaeger Marsoh” Kosohat Selections, “Chimes of Normandy” Arranged by C. A. Biedenmelster Orchester. THE NAIAD QUEEN NEXT WEEK. Exteusive preparations are being made for the presentation of the “Naiad Queen,” at the Park Theater, all next week, by amateur artists and 500 carefully-trained school ohihlren, under the direction of Professor A. C. McKnlght. The operetta has been reoelved with much favor elsewhere and has had very successful runs. Professor McKnlght deserves a liberal patronage for the enterprise ho has shown aud work he has done here. ILLNESS OF KATE CLAXTON. Miss Kate Claxtoo, the well-known actress, is serious!)’ ill at Munoie from an acute attack of erysipelas, and her company has been obliged to go on without her. Her condition is uot regarded us dangerous, but threatening. The Resources of Texas. The report of A. W. Bpaight, Commissioner of Insurance, Statistics and History of the State of Texas, has been issued from the press, aud a copy is on tile at the State Library, placed there by Mr. N. R. Warwick, traveling passenger agent of the Gould Southwestern lines, where it can be seen by oitizens who may be desirous of availing themselves of the information pre-

sented. Tho book is a well-printed volume of 360 pages, and embodies a vast quantity of information concerning the resources, soil and climate of Texas. For convenience in consulting the work, the contents are arranged by counties, and the book is aocompauied by a large and handsome map. Want to Be District Judge. There is no end of speculation concerning the identity of Judge Gresham’s probable successor as district judge, and several new candidates i were announced by their friends yesterday. Among the number Hon. John F. Kibbey, of Richmond, and Judge Joshua H. Mellett, of Henry county, are likely to become especially formidable, as their friends tn their respective districts will make a determined fight for them, and will no doubt combine against an Indianapoiis man. Meetings of the bar at Richmond and New Castle were held yesterday, and the tyo geutleiL jn named above were most heartily indorsed. Hon. Abram W. Hendricks, Hon. Conrad Baker, Hen. H. 11. Miller, Hon. A. C. Harris, of tnis city, and General James M. Shackelford, of Evansville, have also been added to the list of candidates, with or witnout their consent, and the list is now a most formidable one, embracing, besides the gentlemen named, C. O. Hines, William Wallace, General John Coburn, Judge Robert 8. Taylor, Judge John Morris, Judge R. 8. Robertson, Judge W. A. Woods, of Fort Wayne, of the State Supreme bench, and Governor Porter.

Divorce Matters. Judge Walker yesterday granted Kate F. Davis a divorce from Richard A. Davis, on proof of cruol treatment. Judge Taylor.granted Kate E. Roots a divorce from Charles P. Roots, with the custody of their child, on proof of habitual drunkenness and cruelty. On the stand the plaintiff told a pathetic story of cruel treatment and neglect on tho part of her husband, stating that he was frequently drunk for weeks at a time and would drive her from home. The parties formerly lived at Counersville. The Heller Libel Sait. The Jury in the Heller libel suit, after being out for nearly twenty hours, were unable to agree, aud were discharged. In dismissing them Judge Ilord intimated that it would not be advisable for them to disclose how the balloting stood, ns it might influence future litigation, ami the jury made a solemn promise to this effect. It is sure, however, that a decided majority of them were for tho plaintiff, one account saying they stood 8 to 4, and another 10 to 2. Could Hardly Stand on Her Feet. R. V.. Pierce, M. I)., Buffalo, N. Y.: Dear Sir—l must tell you what your medicine has done for me. Before taking your “Favorite Prescription” I could hardly stand on my feet, but, by following your advice,|l am perfectly cured. The “Favorite Prescription” is a wonderful medicine for debilitated aud nervous females. I cannot express how thaukful I am to you for your advice. Yours truly, Mrs. Cornelia Allison. Peosta, la. The Best I Ever Uused. That is what was said to-day of the Enamel Paint made at Cleveland, by a party who has had considerable experience in the use of house paints. He cliuched tho assertion by using it again tiffs season on several houses. Don’t fool your money away on cheap paints. We guarantee every gallon we sell. Ask your merchant for the Cleveland Enamel Paint, for which we are the solo agents in this vicinity. Send for color cards. Hilderkand & Fugate, 35 8. Meridian Bt. Wall Paper. An elegant and varied selection of choice patterns and ooloriugs for the Spring trade. C A THC ART, CLEL AND & CO. No. 26 East Washington Street.

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