Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1885 — Page 3

rHE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Che First Day’s Proceedings of the FiftyFourth Session. fja Organization and the Bills Introduced —The Personnel of tho Senate and House—Minor Notes.

The representative statesmen who compose Hie Indiana General Assembly might have been •een, singly and in groups, leisurely sauntering along Washington street in the direction of the Marion county court-house, where the State legislative sessions are held, at the hour when the rising sun was little more than two hours above the horizon yesterday morning. It seemed like a day in April, instead of tho Bth of January, and the weather was atto-ge-n * inconsistent with the occasion. The average statesman, entering the legislative halls for the first time, is sufficiently conscious ol his importance without need of the invigorating and inspiring influence of nature. It may be feared, however, that some of them during their sojourn in the capital are likely to fall into worse company and under worse influences than nature. There were some stragglers who came late, but nearly all the members were in their Seats when the fifty-fourth regular session of the Indiana General Assembly opened at 10 o'clock, and there were more who came as spectators—among whom there were many ladies —than could be admitted to the legislative halls. The galleries were crowded in both the Senate chamber and the House, and the standing room on the main floors was all occupied. ' THE SENATE AND ITS PERSONNEL. The Senate was called to order by Lieutenantgovernor Hanna'within a few minutes after 10 o’clock. The proceedings were opened with prayer, delivered by Dr. A. Marine, pastor of the Central-avenue M. E. Church of this city His blessing upon the honored representatives of the people; his invocation that they might ho given wisdom; that they should have no controversy, and that tho officers should rule in equity was most impressive. The oath of office was administered by Supreme Judge Howk, and the organization was soon effected, after which tee introduction of the usual resolutions and motions on the opening proceedings of anew session were begun. The personnel of the Senate is not remarkable, but it is creditable to the physical manhood of the Hoosior State. It would not rank high as a “dude” show. There are comparatively few young members. A rather promiscuous sprinkling of gray beards and bald heads gives it a venerable appearance. An interesting variety of physiognomies is presented. It would be a balm to the distempered spirits of a savage eynic to gaze into the countenance outlie smiling Senator Magee, but there aro other visages that might turn a fastidious person against the human race. Senator McCullough, who is an old member, has a semi-cler-ical appearance. Morgan H. Weir, who will probably be one of the foremost leaders of the Democrats in the Senate, is rather a fine looking man, with an intellectual countenance. Leon O. Bailey, of this city, is doubtless the youngest member of the body. Senator Foulke will not be recognized by those who knew him during the last session, as his face is now covered with an “iron-gray” beard. Among those who will be most prominent on the Democratic side are Senators Magee. Weir, McCullough, Willard, Hilligass, Mclntosh and Faulkner. “Green” Smith, the successor of Jason B. Brown, will be conspicuous, and will doubtless wield some influence. L. M. Campbell, the independent Republican from Hendricks and Putnam, will be an interesting figure, and Ferd Winter, of this city, may be ex|>eeted to be rather prominent among the Republicans. There are several of the new senators who are regarded as promising members, but it is too early in the session to judge of their merits. A STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. The first bill introduced in the Senate was by Senator Foulke. It is entitled: “Au act to regulate and improve the civil service of the State,” and provides for the appointment of a State civil-service commission, to be composed of three members, two of whom shall oe selected from the political party having the largest number of votes at the last general election. They shall prepare rules, as near as the conditions of good administration will warrant, for open competitive examinations, for testing the fitness of applicants for employment in the public service. All appointments shall be made by selections from among those who are graded highest in the competitive examinations, but there shall be a period of probation before absolute appointment is made. In making selections from among those of equally meritorious standing preferred consideration shall be given to honorably discharged soldiers, “in grateful recognition,” as the bill states, “of the services, sacrifices and sufferings of those who served in the army or navy of the United States during the late war.” Promotions shall be made on the basis of merit, and no person in the public service shall he “under any obligation to contribute to any political fund.” The bill provides for the appointment of a chief examiner, at a salary of $1,500 a year, to superintend all examinations, and the commission shall have a secretary whose salary shall be SI,OOO A year. The headquarters of the commission shall be in Indianapolis. The examining boards shall be composed of persons in official service. One of the provisions of the bill is that within six months after the expiration of the present session of the General Assembly, all employes in the public service, who hold their positions by appointment, shall be compelled to pass an examination. Common councils are authorized to adopt similar regulations to those prescribed in the bill for promoting the efficiency of the service in municipal administration. The penalty for the violation of any of the provisions of the bill is a fine of from S3O to SI,OOO, to which may be added imprisonment for six months or a year. The pay of the members of the commission, who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to tho approval of the Senate, is fixed at $5 per day, besides traveling expenses. The bill was referred, after first reading, to the committee on judiciary. PROTECTION OP THE BALLOT. Two bills relating to elections were among tho first introduced in the Senate. Senator Campbell, the independent member from Hendricks and Putnam, is the author of a bill for the protection of the ballot against the oorrupting influences commonly practiced on election days. It provides that any person guilty of using money or directing its use for the purpose of influencing votes shall be flned in any sum not to exceed SI,OOO, and shall be disfranchised for life. Senator Fouike introduced a bill providing for the registration of nil persons entitled to vote, the object of which is to prevent the voting of repeaters, and to in a measure obviate the practice of challenging at the polls. His bill prqyides that the eleetion board in each precinct shall constitute a board of registry, and that they bball meet on the fourth Tuesday preceding Any peuenil election, to make a list of all persons entitled to a vote in thejr precinct Both bills after being read for the first time, were referred to the committee on elections. PROPOSED LEGISLATION. Senator Winter, of this county, introduced a hill yesterday limiting the amount of taxgs that may be levied in counties having a papulation of tver 25,000 to thirty-three ceuts on the SIOO for county purposes, and three cents for township purposes* MfSttfc that yi township* where the county seat is located it shall not exceed one cent, Sonatar Thompson, of this city, also introluced bis first bill yesterday. It relates to inedcal colleges, and requires that students or sur-

geons receiving dead bodies upon which there are marks of violence shall notify the coroner, who shall institute an investigation to learn the causes of death. Any violator of the provisions of the bill is subject to a fine of SSOO. It was referred to the committee on vital statistics. A Dill for the protection of hotel and board-ing-house keepers was introduced by Seaator Weir, of La Porte. It was prepared by a committee of tho Indiana hotel-keepers’ association, and embraces the legislation asked at their recent meeting in this city. Its provisions are similar to those of the lowa law, which relieves hotel-keepers of all responsibility for the loss of valuables not deposited in the hotel safe, and prescribes a penalty of thirty days’ imprisonment with SIOO fine, for the punishment of persons who fail to pay their boarding-house or hotel bills. It specifies that a false or fictitious show of baggage shall be prima facie evidence of an Intention to defraud. The hill was referred to the judiciary committee. Senator Foulke introduced a bill relieving railroad companies from liability for the killing of animals on their tracks. A bill providing for the election of county superintendents at a general election for a term of four years was introduced by Senator Brown, of Allen and Whitley, which was referred to the committee on education. Senator Smith, of Jay, introduced a bill making agreements to pay attorney fees contained in bills of exchange, acceptance drafts, promissory notes or other written evidences of indebtedness, illegal. A bill of some importance was introduced by Senator Schloss, of Vigo. It provides that where bonds for 1 percent, of the assessed valuation of taxable property is insufficient to complete public buildings, the Board of County Commissioners shall have power to sell county bonds to an amount not exceed an additional 1 per cent of the valuation. Senator McClure introduced a bill requiring the attendance of female nurses during the traus portation of female patients to and from the Insane Hospital. It was referred to the committee on bonevolent and reformatory institutions. THE ORGANIZATION OP THE HOUSE. The interest of the spectators who gathered to witness the opening of the General Assembly seemed to center chiefly in the House of Representatives. There was nothing exciting in the spectacle, however. The body was called to order a few minutes after 10 o’clock by Secretary of State Myers, who presided, according to the legislative provision, until after the election of a Speaker. Rev. O. H. P. Abbott, the minister who delivered the prayer at the Democratic State convention last year, invoked the Divine blessing upon the members of the Legislature, in a few impressive words, and the oath of office was administered to the members by Supreme Judge Zollars. Representative Williams, of Knox, presented the name of Charles L. Jewett, for Speaker, and Representative Deem, of Henry, in placing in nomination George A. Adams, of Morgan, as the Republican candidate, spoke of him as “a gentleman eminently qualified for the position, and one who had earned the approbation of all persons.” The vote stood 65 for Jewett and 35 for Adams. The two candidates courteously voted for each other. The complimentary vote of the Republicans was cast for U. Z. Wiley for clerk; for David E. Ranger, who was spoken of as “a wounded soldier of Vermillion county,” for assistant clerk, and for Alex. Bavman, of Kosciusko county, “a disabled soldier, " for door-keeper. The first bill introduced was by Representative Moody, of DeKalb county, which was im mediately passed, under a suspension of the rules, appropriating $125,000 for the expenses of the present session of the General Assembly. A number of resolutions of no public interest were introduced. Immediately after being called to order in the afternoon an adjournment until 10 o’clock this morning was moved, and was carried. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE HOUSE. From a casual survey of tho House, during its brief session yesterday, it occurs to an ob server that it is composed of the elements which will make it a rather turbulent body. There is little natural regard for order and decorum, and there is an astounding disregard of parliamentary usages. There are too many members among the “fortyeight majority” who are ambitious to become leaders to allow it to be adhesively harmonious body, and it is already quite evident that there is trouble ahead for Speaker Jewett. Gooding, the defeated candidate for Speaker, will be the leader of a faction, and he manifests a disposition to object to every proposition that doesn’t come lrom his followers. McMullen, who is an old member, and is in the favor of the Speaker, will be prominent. Moody is likely to be very conspicuous, but it is said that he has little influence among the members. Pendleton is rather übiquitous, and will figure as the njoufch-pieco of the Marion county Democratic representatives. Among tho Republicans B. Wilson Smith, of Tippecanoe; Representative A.dams, of Morgan; Copeland, of Jefferson; Mosier, of Elkhart, and Sayre, of Wabash, will bo prominent. The colored member, Mr. Townsend, of Wayne, occupies a front seat, and is an intelligent-looking man of a complexion lighter than the ordinary mulatto. He is apparently under forty years of age, and has a very pleasing address.

Minor Mention. Representative Gooding voted “no” on the appropriation bill, yesterday. Clerk Darnall has appointed Emmet Rose reading clerk of the House. The message of the Governor will be delivered this morning at 10:30 o'clock. The Speaker says that he will announce his committee appointments on Monday. Owing to sickness in his family, Governor Porter will not give a reception to the members of the Legislature this evening, as was his intention. The proposition to make Rev. Abbott the regular chaplain of the General Assembly, on salary, was defeated in both the Senate and House yesterday. Alderman Bernhamer, the “Kangaroo statesman,” who wanted to be secretary of the Senate, was kindly allowed to call the roil once yeeterday by the clerk of the house. Secretary Kelley, of the Senate, has appointed Jacob White, of Vigo, registry clerk; T. \V. Raleigh, of Vanderburg, file clerk, and Ezra C. Nulls, of Jasper, reading clerk. “Who is that member that poses like a masherf' inquired a lady wbo was a visitor at the House yesterday. “That,” replied her gallant attendant, glad to impart the desired informa tion, “that is Representative Moody, of DeKalb.” Lieutenant-governor Hanna’s predecessor appointed two pages first before rclinguishing his office. Following the precedent, Mr. Hanna yesterday appointed Harry Richardson and Walter Woodrum, of Greencastle, pages of the Senate, leaving two places to be filled by his successor. There are three Smiths in the House and three in the Senate. The representatives are B. Wilson Smith, of Tippecanoe; Phillip Smith, of Perry, and Thomas M. Smith, of Warrick. The senators are A. G. Smith, of Jackson and Jennings; John Smith, of Adams, Blackford and Jay, and Marcus 3. Smith, of Delaware and Randolph. A Democratic observer of the proceedings in the House yesterday remarked that Gooding, the defeated candidate for Speaker, was making a very disagreeable exhibition of “his sore toe.” William Mitchell, the editor of the Hancock Democrat, who was standing near, replied that “The Hancock Democrat to-morrow will give Mr. Gooding The Hancock Democrat is published at Gooding’s home. The press representitives who are reporting the legislative proceedings are Scott 0. Bone and J. W Tindall, for the Evening News; D. T. Praierg, for the Sentinel; J. E. Cobb, for the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette and the Indianapolis Times; Ed. Fitzpatrick, for the Louisville Courier Journal; G. B. Thompson and J. H. Wood* aid, for the Cincinnati Enquirer. mcetsoiNas is dotah* THE SENATE. The Senate Begins Work with Sixteen Bills ou the First Day. The Lieutenant-governor, Thomas Hauna, took the chair at 10:15 o'clock, and announced prayer \>y Rev. Dr. Marine, of the M. E, Church, He then appointed William L. of Marion county, principal secretary pro tom, and William

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1885.

A. B. Roberts, of Sullivan, assistant secretary pro tem, and by his direction the names of the senators holding over were called, and the sena-tors-elect, the latter being sworn into office by Hon. George V. Howk. of the Supreme Court Albert J. Kelly, of Vigo county, was elected principal secretary, pnd Harry C. Hnffstetter, of Lawrence county, assistant secretary, andJ. W. Cope, of Allen county, door-keeper, by votes of 32 to 16. Cyrus T. Nison, of Hancock county, was placed in nomination as the Republican candidate for secretary; Charles F. Griffin, of Lake county, for assistant secretary, and Captain J. W. Hamrick, of Hendricks county, for doorkeeper. Resolutions were introduced by Senators Magee. Foulke, Williard, Smith of Jay. Bills were introduced, numbering from one to sixteen, by Senators Foulke, (2>, Smith of Jennings and Jackson, Bryant, Campbell of Hendricks, Campbell of St. Joseph, Schloss, Brown, Thompson, Willard (2), Youche. Afternoon Session. Mr. Schloss offered a resolution authorizing the appointment of a committee of three on mileage, which Was adopted, and Messrs. Schloss, Marshall and Brown were named by the chair. Mr. Bryant offered a resolution authorizing the printing of 100 copies of every bill reported upon favorably by any committee. Mr. Magee moved to lay it on the table. The yeas and nays being demanded by Messrs. Foulke and Richardson, they wore ordered, and, being taken, resulted yeas 26, nays 15. Mr. McCullough offered a resolution requesting Oliver H. P. Abbott, of Indianapolis, to act as chaplain during this session of the Senate. Mr. Smith moved to amend by requesting the pastors of the different denominations in the city to open the sessions with prayer. The amendment was agreed to—by yeas, 24; nays, 22. The resolution as amended was adopted. Mr. Davis offered a resolution directing a copy of the Revised Statutes to be laid on the desk of each senator, which was adopted. Bills numbered from thirteen to seventeen were introduced by Senators Weir, Smith of Jay; McClure and Smith of Jennings. Mr. Magee offered a resolution that the rules of the last regular session of the Indiana Senate be adopted for the government of this session until otherwise ordered, which was adopted. Mr. Foulke offered a resolution, which was adopted, authorizing the appointment of a committee of two senators to serve with a like committee on the part of the House, to prepare rules for the government of the two houses. The Lieutenant-governor made said committee on the part of the Senate to consist of Messrs. Foulke and Magee. Mr. Willard offered T a resolution, which was adopted, that the chair appoint a committee of three to receive bids for committee-rooms for the use of the Senate. The Lieutenant-governor appointed Messrs. Willard, Lindley and Harris said committee. Mr. Moon introduced a joint resolution instructing senators and requesting representatives in Congress to favor the passage of an act of Congress which shall embody *a provision granting every one who served three months in the military service a pension—all those disabled now receiving $8 to be entitled to sl2 per month. Which was read the first time and re ferred to the committee on federal relations. Mr. Smith of Jay. made a report that the committee appointed to wait on the Governor had performed that servieo, informing his Excellency that the Senate was organized and ready to receive any communication he might be pleased to make. On motion of Mr. Weir tho Senate adjourned till 10 o’clock Friday.

THE HOUSE. The Organization Completed—The Address Delivered by Speaker Jewett. The House of Representatives came together promptly at 10 A. n. in the Criminal Court room of the court-house, and was organized according to law under the direction of Hon. W. R. Myers, Secretary of State, after which prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Abbott The members were sworn by Judge Zollars, of the Supreme bench, under tho customary oath of office. The Secret ary announced the next order to be nominations for Speaker. Mr. Williams placed in nomination Hon. Chas. L. Jewett, of Floyd county. Mr. Deem of Henry nominated as tho Republican candidate Hon. George A. Adams, of Morgan county. There being no other nominations, Mr. Jewett received 65 votes and Mr. Adams 35. Mr. Jewett was declared dulj T elected Speaker of the House. After being sworn, upon taking the chair, he addressed the House as follows: “Gentlemen: I assume this station with sincere gratitude for the honor, and profoundly impressed with its responsibility. It is indeed an honor to be called to preside over this House, for I express but the common belief of those who are best qualified to judge, when I say that never in the history of the State has a House of Representatives been possessed of a greater wealth of ability, experience and personal worth. It is not the province of the Speaker to suggest subjects of legislation; for that belongs to the Governor, and it would be equally impertinent to suggest the extent of legislation, for that is a matter belonging exclusively to you; but the manner in which you are to discharge your duties may De properly touched upon. No bill ought ever to be enacted without careful consideration, and inconsiderate legislation, usually comes from an attempt to atone for indolence during the greater portion of the session by excessive industry at its close. In my opinion the time allotted us by the Constitution is ample for the present needs of the State, provided none of it is wasted. Every citizen of the State is entitled to respectful hearing and to have his proper request duly considered, but when any measure is urged upon you by interested parties, 1 beg of you to remember it is your duty to represent the great body of the people who have not been consulted, and'whose interests can only be respected by you. Happily N there are few political questions demanding our attention, ana the party complexion of the House is so clearly defined that they may be disposed of without obstruction or delay. I beg of vou, therefore, without regard to party, to address yourselves to the necessary legislation of the session, recognizing the fact that your highest duty is to the whole people of the State. If you do this we shall succeed, if not we shall fail, and bear always in mind that for mistakes made here regrets elsewhere will be unavailing, and corrections will be impossible. Mr. Dittemore put in nomination Henry C. Darnall, of Putnam county, for clerk. Mr. Best nominated U. Z. Wiley as the Republican candidate. Darnall received GO votes and Mr. Wiley, 35. Joseph T. Fanning, of Marion, and David E. Ranger, of Vermillion county, were nominated for assistant clerk. The former received 65 votes against 35 for Mr. Ranger. Mr. Mock nominated Henry J. Frve, of Grant, for door-keeper. Mr. Wilson, placed in nomination Alexander Bayman. of Kosciusko county. Frye received 63 and Bayman, 34 votes. The Speaker appointed representatives Copeland and Gooding as a committee to wait upon the Governor. Mr. Robinson offered a resolution directing the door-keeper to secure tho services of min isters of the gospol to open the daily sessions of the House with prayer. Mr. Pendleton moved to amend by inviting the Rev. O. H. P. Abbott to attend every morning during the session. On motion by Mr. Gooding the amendment was laid on the table. Mr. McMullen introduced a bill appropriating $125,000 to defray the expenses of the session, which was passed. Mr. Deem offered a resolution, which was adopted, authorizing a copy of the Revised Statutes to be laid on the desk of each member. At the afternoon session the committee appointed to wait upon the Governor reported that the biennial message would be delivered at 10:30 o’clock on Friday morning. The House adjourned until this morning. The Demand for Divorces, Judge Howe yesterday granted John Case a divorce from Mollie Case on proof of adultery-*-dismissed the divorce suit of Anna against Jolt* Clayton, apd has on trial similar proceedings against Mary J. Gable by John Gabla Tho latter case has excited much interest among friends of the parties, about one hundred of whoa are

in court. Judge Walker granted Melvina Jones a divorce and SIOO alimony from Charles W. Jones, because of failure to provide; and Annie Golliday from Charles Golliday, on account of abandonment. —, .. . ..I ■!- ! -.—l-. PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. Hiram B. Howland has become the western agent for the East Bangor (Me.) Consolidated Slate Company, with headquarters in this city. Mr. Jesse C. Tarirington, formerly connected with the Journal and Sentinel, of this city, has bought the McKeesport (Pa.) Evening Times. He has been engaged on that paper for several months. Mr, Tarkington has very many friends in Indianapolis who will unite in wishing him success in his new venture. Upon the request of General Sheridan, that the Governor appoint an aid de-camp to represent Indiana on the staff of the marshal of the day, on the occasion of the dedication of the Washington monument, on the 2lst of February, Governor Porter appointed Colonel R. W. Mcßride, of Waterloo, DeKalb county, aid-de-camp. Mrs. Mary A. Livermore will lecture next Wednesday evening in the lecture course. She has for her subject, “Wendell Phillips.” The life of this great agitator is one with which Mrs. Livermore is in great sj T mpathy. She enjoyed an intimate acquaintance with him, studied his work and enjoyed with him the success of some of the groat reforms to which his life was dedicated. # The statement that Mr. Crittenden A. Cox had made false representations as to his financial standing whereby he had obtained credit, is an injustice to that gentleman, and one that would not have a feather’s weight of influence with any one who knows him. Mr. Cox has been unfortunate in his business venture in Indianapolis, but his character for integrity cannot be impeached. The putting of such an allegation in the pleading in the cases against Mr. Cox appears to be an unjustifiable outrage. Hotel Arrivals. Bates House: Louis Tullviler, A. J. Parks, Peru; Frank Ellis, Muncie; W. S. Stoddard, Vincennes; Cyrus E. Davis, Bloomfield; M. B. Grubbs, Henry Wrape, North Vernon; W. H. Johnson, Lranklin; Fred Hayden, Montgomery Hamilton, Fort Wayne. Hotel English: Amos Burns, S. J. Brash, Colunjbus; Wm. Boland, W. A. Ryland, M. J. Wameal, Anderson; Jas. M. Taylor, Virgil M. Hobbs, John J. Hardin, Salem, Ind.; Geo. M. Thees, Winamac; F. C. Wilson, Rochester; G. H. Hesler, Terre Haute; L. Batavia, Connersville. ME COURT RECORD. Superior Conrt. Room No. I—Hon. Napoleon B. Taylor, Judge. Albert Glum vs. Joseph Schwabacner et al.; suit on account. Verdict for plaintiff for $63.25. Allen G. Morris et al. vs. Henry C. Hoiloway etal.; suit for damages. On trial by jury. Room No. 2—Hon. D. W. Howe. Judge. Anna Clayton vs. John W. Clayton; divorce. Cause dismissed. William Bosson vs. Frederick Heiner; finding and judgment for plaintiff for $106.65 on chattel mortgage. Franklin Fire Insurance Cos. vs. Adolph Baur etal.; foreclosure. Judgment against defendant Baur for $1,979.32, and finding for defendant Mittchriek for $679. • Frederick Dick et al. vs. Julian W. Hinkley et al.; 6uit on account. Cause dismissed. The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company vs. Constantine B. Cones et al. Finding for plaintiff for $6,807.07, vs. defendant Cones, foreclosure and sale. Phillip J. Carlton appointed receiver to collect rent. John Case vs. Mollio Caso; divorce. Granted on grounds of adultery. . David Gable vs. Mary J. Gable; divorce. On trial by court. Room No. 3—Hon. Lewis (J. Walker, Judge. Melvina Jones vs. Cbas. W. Jones; 3uit for divorce. A decree granted on the grounds of failure to provide; SIOO alimony. John Stroble vs. Amelia Bach, et al.; suit to settle right to use party waiL Dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. Annie Gollftdy vs. Charles Gollady; suit for divorce. A decree granted on the grounds of abandonment and failure to provide. Charles E. Coffin, trustee, vs. Martha J. Faulkner, et al.; suit to foreclose tax lien. Finding for plaintiff.

THE “JERSEYMAN.” Barney McAuley, the Comedian, on a Protracted Spree in New York City. New York, Jan. 8. —Mr. B. McAuley, formerly known to the dramatic profession as Barney Macanley, began an engagement at the Four-teenth-street Theater, a week ago Monday evening, in a “farcical American comedy” entitled the “Jerseyman.” The attendance during the week, which began with a crowded house Monday, was fairly good, although on at least two evenings during the week the star attraction failed to rise. It was rumored, indeed, on the second evening of the engagement that Gilderoy Punk was drunk, but as Mr. McAuley, who assumes the character of Gilderoy, continued to hold the stage, no attention was paid to these rumors. On Thursday and Friday, however, McAuley was clearly incapacitated, and his role was taken at brief notice by one of the members of his company. On Saturday the theater was closed, and, although the engagement of the “Jerseyman” was for two weeks, tho theater has been closed ever since. Mr. Samuel Colville, the lessee of the theater, was seen by your correspondent yesterday. “I regrat exceedingly that this thing should have happened,” said he. “I have known McAuley for a great many years. I was familiar with the current reports concerning his intemperance. I knew that an engagement with him was a risk, but I concluded to give him a chance. He was not himself on the opening night, and I foresaw at that time that the chances of his being able to play out the engagement were small. We pulled through the week the best we could, and on Saturday were finally obliged to close the theater. Mr. McAuley’s condition is especially sad when his talents and ability are taken into consideration. He is a bright, brainy, intellectual fellow, a successful manager, and a sterling actor. He is now for-ty-eight or fifty years of age. He managed Wood's Theater in Cincinnati for some time, and afterward built Macauley’sTheater in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Colville regarded McAuley as a responsible man, and believes that the money which has been lost by the closing of the theater will be made good to him. Mr. McAuley had eleven people in his employ as a support in the production of “The Jerseyman.” These people are still in the city waiting for their employer to sober up. It is understood that they are under engagement until late in the spring. “The Jerseyman” was to have been produced at Williamsburg next week, was to have gone thence Jersey City, and from there to Archstroet Theater, Philadelphia, on his way West Mr. McAuley is a married man. His wife, who was a Miss Rachel Johnson, is now a member of Frank Mayo’s company. Assignment at Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Jan. B.— Win. J. Mack, merchant tailor, has assigned to B. M. Hyman. Assests, $12,000; liabilities estimated at $55,000. Preferences. Chas. Mendel. $1,900; James M. Moriaey, $200; Seasongood, Sons &, Cos., $2,500. Captain Mitchell, of the bark Antoine Sala, New York and Havana trade, oaroe home in May entirely helpless witfr rheumatism. H® went to the mountains, but, receiving no benefit, at his wife’s request began to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla. He immediately began to improve, in two months bis rheumatism was all gone, and he sailed in command of bin vessel a well man. Hood’s Sarsaparilla will help yon. Sold by all druggists.

HUMOR OP TnE DAY. • - —■ Neatly Pat. He wanted to know if her love for him Was dtspp as an artesian well; For he knew he loved her with a verified vim That wa* greater than he could tell. But how put it neatly? He said to her sweetly, “My love. I am thine lor aye!” She answered him tritely, Her eyes sparkling brightly, “I never will give you away!” At the Kiuk. Norristown Herald. A young lady with dross flounced and puffed. And her blue-veined throat neatly ruffed, Ifad a very bad fall And bounced like a ball. For her panier she thoughtfully stuffed. A young man dressed in elaborate style, Put on the skates with a confident smile; But in spite of his “gall,” His pride got a hard fall. And now his head is too big for his tile. She Coaid Manage to Get Along. “Isn't it provoking, Mrs. Nlpup? My husband and I wore going to the rink to night, and I broke my skates this afternoon.” ‘Til let you take mine, if vqu think they will fit, Mrs. Flipup.” “Oh, thanks, awfully! If they don’t fit l ean let my husband wear them, and I can get along with his. He has a real little foot for a man.” A Great-Headed Doctor. Chicago News. “Who is your family physician, George?” “l)r. Smoothraan.” “How did you come to employ that hair-brained creature?” “Oh, my wife onco asked him if he could tell why she always rad cold feet, and he told her they were so small they couldn't hold blood enough to keep them warm. Sho won’t have any other doctor.” Not an Infringement of Etiquette. Rockland Courier. “You horrid thine! I’said 1 ’said Miss Jaggs to Miss Minnie Jaggs, when they had sought their room; “you actually ate that biscuit after Uncle Horace had reached it to you on his own fork!” “Well, what of it'f’ “What of it? I should say what of it! The idea of touching anything that anybody else’s fork has been in!” “It doesn’t make any difference in Uncle Horace’s case.” “Why not?” “Because he never puts his fork m his mouth.” The Vassar Foot-Hail. The Judge. “Do you know that the girls at Vossar are doing all they can to break up the college football?” asked a Harvard man of a Yale student “No; I hadn’t heard about it.” “Well, they are. At a recent match they sent down a foot ball tied up in blue ribbons and all that Well, the man who gave at the first kick maimed himself for life.” “Good gracious! What was it made of?” “Why, it was one of their sponge cakes.” A Business Transaction. Texas Siftings. Sam Oppenheimer, of San Antonio, was one of the passengers on the San Saba stage that was robbed a few weeks ago. “Shell out your money, or off goes the top of your head,” remarked one of the robbers, holding a pistol under Sam’s no 6. “Three hundred dollars cash, every cent I got, so hellup me shiminy grashus.” “Hand ’em over.” Sam did so, keeping back $6. “What are you keeping back those $6 for?” mildly inquired the robber, pressing his pistol against Sara’s head. “Mine Gott, don’t you let a man take 2 per cent, ven he advances money mifcout securities?” asked Sam. The Right Age for Beef. South Bond Tribune. There is a cow in California thirty-six years old, and she is regarded as a great curiosity. Here in Indiana a cow of that age is regarded as just the thing for beef. The blood is the life. When the blood is impure or diseased, the general health is bound to suffer. The great merit of Mishler’s Herb Bit ters is therefore apparent, for it absolutely purifies the blood, equalizes the circulation, regulates its supply, improves its quality, furnishes vital energy, conquers disease, perfects digestion, improves the appetite, cleanses the liver and kidneys, acts as a mild stomachic, and imparts vitality and elasticity .to every organ of the body.

Chicago News.

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