Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 February 1885 — Page 3

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. The Stole University Appropriation Reduced from $50,000 to $30,000. Trnstee Mitchell Says that the Amount Will Do Almost as Little Good as Nothing—A Spirited Debate Over the Matter. Senator Fonlke’s Dynamite Bill Basses the Senate by a Vote of 29 to 8. Proprosed Creation of Three More New Judicial Circuits—The Union Depot Bill Passed by the Senate. The whole of the morning session of the House was occupied yesterday with the continuation of the debate upon the feiil proposing an appropriation of $50,000 for the benefit of the State University, on account of the losses by the fire two years ago. The debate was one of the most spirited that has occurred in tho House during the present session, and the intensity of tho interest in the matter was manifested by the applause which was given the speeches on both aides. Representative Gordon, of Putnam county, was again conspicuous in the opposition to the appropriation, and Mock, of Wells, spoke against the bill, stating in his remarks that there were forty-four counties not represented among tho students in the institution, and, therefore, it was not entitled to money collected from, all tho people of the State. Gordon’s minority report, recommending that the regular annual appropriation should be reduced to $13,000 and the endowment withdrawn, was laid on the table by a vote of 45 to 43. He then proposed an amendment to the bill, reducing the appropriation for repairing the losses by fire from $50,000 to SBO,OOO, which was adopted, by yeas, 46; nays, 42, the vote standing as follows:

YEAS. Bailey, Fleece, Patten, Barney, Garrison, Pleasants, Beet, Gooding, Reeves, Booe, Gordon, Robertson, Branch, Hargrave, Robinson, Brooks, Harrell, Shanks, Brownlee, Hayden, Smith (of Perry), Carr, Hoban, Smith tWarrick). Copeland, Klaas, Taylor, <X>ry, Loyd, Timmons, CVecelins, Mock, Toner, Pale, McClelland, Trrrat, Deem, MeGovney, Vickrey, Drtteoaore, McMichael, Williams. Bley, Medcalf, Wilson—4(s. Bngla, NAYS, A dam a, Helms, Pendleton, Atkina, Hopkins, Pruitt, Barnes, Jameson, Reiter, Boyd, Kelli son, Rivers, Browning, Long* Sayre, Batz, Linville, Scnley, CartwTight, Mouk, Sears, Dobn, Moody, Smith. (Tip’canoe) Donhost, M urphy, Staley, Dunn. Me Henry, Townsend, Barrel], McMullen, Twineham, .Floyd. Osborn. Wiidman, Fran kirn, Overman, Wynn, French, Passage, The Speaker—42. The feeling that was evinced during the dissusekm. was remarkable. To an impartial listener it might have been supposed that the. subject of the discussion was a political matter instead of a proposition involving the interests of one of the State's educational institutions. .Meeting Major James lx Mitchell, one of the IRsteea of the university, after the adoption of 4he amendment to the bill reducing the amount of the appropriation from $50,000 to. $20,000. a Journal reporter asked him bow it would affect the institution. “Thirty thousand dollars,” he said, “is insufficient. A laboratory, a library and museum •re absolutely needed, and for the purpose of •taking these departments what they ought to be, the appropriation of $30,000 will do almost as little good as nothing. The sole effect of reducing the amount is to kill the institution by simply strangling it to death.” “What* do you think, is the motive of the opposition to the appropriation that was asked?" “It is simply je-aloasy on the part of Gordon. Who represents the county where a rival university is located. He dentes it, but it is nothfegr ehe. He went around last night personally to see fully fifty members, and worked against she appropriation, claiming that the partv interests were involved in the defeat of the bill." “Will the failure of the- Legislature to make the appropriation asked seriously cripple the university?" “Yes; we asked for no more than we actually seeded. We didn't ask for $5(kOOO on the horseswapping principle that we expected and needed iikiy SBO,OOO. We can do litUe or no good in repairing the losses sustained by the fire with less than $50,000. The citizens of Monvoe county save the institution $50,000 in sash, and if oae eonnty could give this much, certainly the whola {State ean afford equally as much.” P AIKS AGE OF THE DYNAMITE BILL. Senator Foulke’s bill for restraining the use off dynamite came up in the regular order of business in the Senate, yesterday afternoon, and without soy comment! was passed. It was noticeable that, by the time the third reading of the bill had ended, there were a number of Senators who had vacated their seats, and were sot preseat to respond to their names when the roll was called. It was suggested by Senator Foulke that it seemed a little strange that so many of the members had suddenly found occasion to leave the Senate chamber whe?i the reading of the bill began. However, off thoi<e who were present to answer the roll-call, there were only eight who voted against the bilk They were Senarors Benz, Faulkner, Johnson. Johnston, McClure, Mclntosh, Peterson and Willard. The bill makes ita felony, subject tea penalty of ten years’ imprisonment, for any person to be foundguiltyof manufacturing or having in his possession dynamite for the purpose of destroying life or property. It also prescribes a penalty of from one to fire years’ Imprisonment for transporting dynamite with the knowledge that it is to be used for wantonly destructive purposes. Within six months after the enactment of the bill any persow found with dynamite in his possession may be fined and imprisoned, but its provisions do net apply to the use of the explosive in destroying stumps. THE UNION DEPOT BILL. The bill providing the legislation necessary so enable the Union Railway Company to erect a new depot in this city was- passed by the Senate yesterday afternoon. It was Opposed by Senator Overstreet, and it narrowly escaped the obstruction of a delay by a motion to refer it to a special committee for consideration, which failed bo pass by a vote of 21 to 21. Senator Winter explained ita character and purpose, and stated, in urging its passage. that the legislation which the Mil proposes is necessary before the Union Railway Company can proceed with the work of Greeting the much-needed new Union Depot. On the question of final action there was no opposition to the bill, but Senators Overstreet, and Youche voted against if. It is already well ad vanced in the House, having been introduced ln that body by Representative Schmidt, awd It m believed that the bill will finally pa-s, with little or no opposition, from the representatives. ABOLISHING CITY OFFICES. Senator Winter’s bill to abolish the offices of assessor and treasure* in this city, which hast been a matter of some agitation locally, parsed the Senat yesterday afternoon by a uaauiiueufr

vote. It provides that the duties of the two offices shall be performed by the county assessor and treasurer, but allows the presen tincumben ts of the two offices which are to be abolished to continue until the expiration of their terms. AN APPEAL TO PATittOTISM AND PUBLIC SPIRIT. Lieutenant-governor Manson yesterday afternoon presented to the Senate the address of the G. A. R. monumental committee, asking the General Assembly to make an appropriatoon for the purpose of erecting a monument tothe memory of the soldiers of Indiana. The committee states that after twelve months about $4,200 has been Subscribed by citizens of the State for a soldiers’ monument, and of this amount $3,000 has been paid into the treasury. They state, however, that the old soldiers, when called upon, responded that they had performed their duty in suppressing the rebellion, and that >t could not be expected that they should eon tribute the money to build a monument to themselves and the eanse for which they fought Citizens when called upon havd said that such a work should be paid for out of the public treasury, so that the burden should fall upon all alike, instead of upon a few generous and patriotic contributors. The committee presents this to the General Assembly as a statement of the condition of tho enterprise. In conclusion, they say: “We make no humble appeal to you to furnish the means and build the monument: but we do point to the graves of unknown Indiana soldiers on every battle-field of the late war; to a country saved from disruption, and made unprecedentedly prosperous and the marvel of the world by the valor of tho Union soldier; to the old flag with not one star missing, and then to the capital of Indiana, where there stands not one stone to mark the heroic age of the State, or to commemorate th© deeds that have made her famous and brought such blessings to the people.” Tho matter, after being read, was referred to tho committee on military affairs for consideration. THE METROPOLITAN POLICE BILL. The metropolitan police bill, it is now believed, is likely to be defeated. The Democrats are divided upon the matter, and the opposition is gaining strength. The Republican members of the General Assembly last night decided, in caucus, to vote against the bill, and with the disaffection upon the question that exists among the Democrats, the fate of the bill is a matter of doubt. THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. The joint caucus of the Democratic members of the General Assembly last night was in session until 10 o’clock. The time was occupied almost wholly in discussing the gerrymandering schemes, but no conclusions were reached, and the caucus adjourned until next Monday evening. The Democratic State officers, including Governor Gray, Auditor Rice and Treasurer Cooper, were called inas advisory members. The apportionment schemes are giving the party much trouble, because “there are not bones enough for all the dogs,” and much difficulty is being experienced in trying to satisfy all. No other questions wore voted upon by the caucus, THE BANKING BUSINESS. There are two bills in the hands of the Senate committee on bapks, and two pending before the House committee. Prom among these proposed new laws & bill will be selected or prepared which will doubtless be enacted. There is a strong sentiment in favor of more stringent regulations of the business, and without tho influence of a powerful lobby is brought to bear upon the majority, thero will be some rigorous banking legislation. The Senate bills were introduced by Senators Peterson and Bailey. The Peterson bill simply requires the publication of a report of the condition of each bank doing business in the State four times instead of onee a year. The Bailey bill gives the State Auditor authority to call for a special examination of any bank whenever he believes that it may be needed. It provides that no loans can be made except upon well-secured commercial paper, and for no longer time than ISO days. When insolvent, or contemplating insolvency, the bank shall make no arrangement or Contract whereby any creditor shall be given preference, and a violation of this provision will be subject to & fine of SI,OOO, or from two to ten years’ imprisonment. No mortgage or conveyance of real estate shall be taken as security for any loan, unless the personal security becomes insufficient, and where it becomes necessary to take real estate to avoid loss, it shall be sold as soon as practicabla If not disposed of within a year, any person offering in cash the full amount of the original loan, with interest, shall be entitled to receive a deed of conveyance for the property. No greater extension of time can be given on a loan after the maturing of the original paper than six months. When about to become insolvent it shall be unlawful for any bank to hypothecate notes or bills of exchange, for which there is fixed a penalty of fine from SIOO to $5,000. For receiving deposits when about to fail, a fine may b© imposed for double the amount of the deposit* with the additional penalty ©f from one to fourteen vears’ imprisonment/and disfranchisement* The State Auditor is given the same power tn relation to the appointment of receivers in eases of insolvency as conferred upon him by tho savings bank law, and he is authorized to assess one twentieth of 1 per cent, of the amount of each bank’s investments for tn© purpose of paying the expenses of executing th© provisions of the bill. Besides the Jameson banking bill, one has been introduced in fb© House by Mr. Pendleton, which is covered by the provisions of the Bailey bill. Representatives Farrell and Schmidt, of this county, each hav bills which they will introduce soon, providing for the regulation of savings banks. The one which Mr. Farrell will offer has been carefully prepared by the Indianapolis Board of Trade, and embodies ail the feature© of the Eastern law© The bill which Mr. Schmidt will introduce ww prepared by Mr. J. J. Bingham, the State Savings Bank Examiner, and is about the same as the lowa lavr.

Minor Mention. G. F. Little, 0i Worthington, was among the visitors to the House yesterday. Adjutant-general Koontz- thinks that the State militia bill will bow pass both the Senate and House, Senator Magee has introduced a bill which proposes to amend the existing statute, so that any part of a street or alky, as well as the whole of it, may be vacated. Senator Winter yesterday introduced a bill which provides that the fact that a man may bo a tax payer shall not be a disqualification for serving on a jury civil ease to which the city or county may be a party. The bill providing for a temporary loan t® the general fund of the State University endowment of $39,000 har been favorably recommended by the ways and means committee. The purpose of the loan is to- replenish the general fund for the immediate demands upon it. A bin amendatory to the lavr providing for the relocation of county seats was introduced yesterday by Senator Schloss. It provides that if one-fourth of tho voters of the eiranty shall so petition, the commissioners shall order an election on the question of relocating the seat of justice, which shall be made it 60 per cent of the whole vote favors it Tho present law requires 65 percent of the vote to favor a relocation before it can- be- ordered. THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL THE SENATB. The Bill Kmpovverlnt* the Union Railway Company to Build a New Depot Passed. Yesterday morning the Senate was opened with prayer by Rev. Christian F. feller, of the First German Reformed Church, ©f this city. Mr. Bailey's bill [SL IlHf providing that recorded wills in one county may be retarded in another, was read the third time and passed by yeas 44. nays 0. Mr. Duncan’s (of Brown) bill 132} to legalize the acta of the Brown cou&ty cotmaisaioners, was read tlae third lima auil passed by yeas 43, nays 0. Mr. Brown's bill fS. 120] to raise funds to pay the expenses of teacher*’ iustitutee by charging a fee of fifty eenta for the aXMtuaafWn of teach-

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ers desiring places, was read the third time and passed by yeas 40. nays 7. a widow's rights. Mr, Winter’s bill IS. 120] to amend section 2505 Revised Statutes, was read the third time. Mr. Winter said, in explanation of the bills “Under the law, when a person makes provision for his wife in a will she may elect to take tinder the will or under the law, which we all know is one-third ot the real estate. The law says the widow shall not have both. A weak place in the law is that there is no provision for the manner in which that selection shall be made, nor when it shall be made, or as to its being filed in any publie office, so the publie may know what election she has made; and so there is great doubt and uncertainty about the title of real estate. To put at rest the doubt and uncertainty as to whether the widow has taken under the law or under the will, provides that the election shall be made in writing within six months, signed by her. acknowledged before a proper officer and recorded in th© record of wills. ” Mr. Davis—There is no provision in this bill for giving the widow notice of the existence of a win. Mr. Winter—ls a man and wife have been on terms that she does not know of his will, she won’t want to take under the will at all, Mr. Youche—lt seems to me six months is a short time •to allow her to make the election. She may know of the will, but have no knowledge of this law. So, if she happens to pass by making an election for six months, she would irretrievably lose the benefit of this provision. Tne bill passed the Senate by yeas 43, nays 3. Mr. Davis’s Dili [B. 137] to amend section 1380 R. S. r was read the third time and passed by yeas 42, nayel. Mr. Davis, explaining, said that the law y>rovides that no execution shall issue upon a judgment until the proceedings of the court are drawn up, read in open court and signed. The practice in some courts is not to read the daily record for weeks. This bill requires the judges, when requested by either parti’, to sign the record, that judgment may be made up. another new judicial circuit. Mr. Hilligass’s bill [B. 139] to make Adams and Jay the Twenty-sixth, Huntington and Wells the Twenty-eighth, and Grant and Blackford the Forty-seventh judicial district, was read the third time. Mr. Smith, of Jay—lt is an absolute necessity that these two districts should be changed. They are the largest in the State. The business is behind, and it is utterly impossible to keep it up. . Mr. Fowler—ls this bill passes, this Legislature ought to create ninety-two circuits and give to each county in the State a judge. Mr. McCullough opposed the bill. “If this outrage is perpetrated upon the tax payers of Indiana, as similar outrages have been heretofore,” he said, “tho tax -payers ought to damn the Legislature for it” He moved to recommit the bill, with instructions that four judges shall do the work of the eight counties of Adams, Jay. Huntington, Wells, Grant, Blackford, Delaware and Randolph. Mr. Hiiligass—There was an Increase of over 400 pages ot record last year over the year previous in Huntington. Senators opposing thia bill need no relief. The senators representing the six counties interested in this bill are unanimously asking for this relief. We are asking no more than our constituents demand. Mr. Magee—lf the people demand this relief they should have it; and who knows better than the senators representing those counties. The basis for litigation cannot be made on wealth or population. The speedier trials can be had the less business there will be. The counties south of the national road, with one third less population than north of the national road, have twen-ty-nine circuit judges, while north there are but seventeen judges. The expenses are paid out of the general fund, but the expenso should not weigh against the necessities of the district. Mr. Fouike —Justice is a thing we can’t pay too much for, and $2,500 ought not to stand in the way of getting justice administered speedily. The senators interested say this legislation is demanded, and their statement should be received as true. Then came a recess for dinner.

Afternoon Session. The discussion of the new judicial bill was resumed. and Mr. Smith, of Jay connty, said: “These people asking relief by this bill are denied the justice which the passage of this measure would give them. The judges of the several circuits are not lazy; they earn every cent of money they receive. It is asking too much of any one judge to do the business in this circuit" Mr. Fowler did not believe there is any necessity for the passage of this bill. Thirty judges, if their labor is equalized, can do the business of the State. Mr. Wiliard demanded the previous question. The demand was seconded by the Senate, and under its operations the motion to recommit was rejected by yeas 18, nays 31. The bill passed the Senate by yeas 30, nays 18. SENATE BILLS PASSED. Mr. Zimmerman’s bill [S, 151)}. to araendi section 3628 R. S., was passed by yeas 41, nays 2. Mr. Zimmerman, explaining, said: “This bill 1 provides that directors of turnpike companies which may desiro to appropriate any public highway shall give fifteen days’ notice prior to the regular term of county commissioners. This is to protect people who live along the line ®f any highway the directors of turnpike companies propose to use, so that in case of unwillingness on the part of any interested, they may have a hearing before the board of commissioners, and a chance to remonstrate. In our section of the country turnpike roads are mostly toll-roads, and frequently companies obtain control of highways against the wish of people along the line. This bill would stop that abuse. It also provides that notices shall be posted, one at the court-house, and four along; the line of the highway.” Mr. Fowler’s bill [S. 169} t© amend See. 650 of the code, was passed by yeas 4, nays 1. Mr. Fowler stated that the object is to cut off the voluminous amount of testimony sent up to the Supreme Court, in order to get a ruling on the instructions of the court below. Mr. Rahms’s city-farm tax bill [S. 174} was passed by yeas 38, nays 2. Mr. Sellers’s fish-ladder bill [S. 180} was passed! by yeas 34, nays 7. Mr. Winter’s bill (S. 182} to abolish the offices of city assessor and treasurer in all cities of over 70,000 inhabitants, was passed by yeas- 42, nays none. Mr. Winter, explaining, said: “It only applies to the city of Indianapolis, and is a bill which has been demanded by the citizens of this city for some time. The bill has been carefully prepared. It has been submitted to the auditor of ibis' county, has been examined by him, and its provisions are such, according tohis statement, and my own belief, as will be found to work well in practice." Mr. Foulke’s bill fS. 19*1} to restrain the manufacture. sale and use of dangerous explosives, was passed by yeas 29, nays 8> THE INDIANAPOLIS UNION DEPOT. Mr. Winter’s Union Railway bill [S. 189] was read the third time. Mr. Overstreet—l concede there is a great necessity for a larger union depot in this city, and that it can’t be built without the vacation, perhaps. of streets and alleys, and the condemnation of property, but under this bill property can be condemned in fee simple, streets anti alleys vacated and the title in fee simple vested in the corporation, and the owners of property have no right of appeal. It does seem to me the right of appeal ought to be given to citizens who might feel themselves agriered. Mr. Foulke—l feel favorably inclined to this bill, but if there is any doubt as to its provisions properly protecting the rights of individuals I think it would be well so refer it to a special committee of three, to report it back to-morrow, and that its consideration be made a special order for to morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Winter—lnstead of striking down the rights of propertj -holders this bill afford* a greater protection to property holders here than anywhere in the State of Indiana as against railroads. The whole theory of allowing railroads to take possession of property is that it is for the benefit of the public, at large. If every citizen had the right to take an appeal I would like to know when a railroad could be built. One would take an appeal after another and the result would fie the railroad would have to stand and wait until these* cases were decided before the first nail could be driven for a. union dep it. The effect would be to nullify this bill if a provision were inserted giving parties the right to appeal I have distributed copies o? this bill among a number of our citizens and requested them to state their objections to it This matter kas been agitated for over a vear; it has been discussed in the papers; but I have not hoard of a single person who lias the Slightest objection to this bill. The motion to refer was decided on a drvtsien —affirmative it*, negative M— but the yeas and

nays being demanded, ordered and taken, resulted yeas 21, nays 2L So the motion was rejected. Mr. Winter again called attention to th© provisions of the biil, which passed by yeas 39, navs 3. Th© Senate then adjourned. THE HOUSE. The State University Appropriation Reduced from 950,000 to 930,000. Representative Townsend opened the House w : th prayer yesterday morning. The special order was the continuation of the consideration of the bill appropriating $50,000 to the State University, the question being on Mr. Gordon’s minority report, recommending that the appropriation be reduced to $30,000, and that the regular annual appropriation be reduced to $13,000, and the retenue arising from the endowment of the institution be discontinued. Mr. Adams— ls it were possible for us, as members of the Legislature, to get on the good side of our constituents by Saying we are standing by the people and standing by the treasury, when we go home, we crtainly would have warm places in the hearts of our constituency. I presume everyone of us and our constituents are somewhat interested in this measure. We have been asked to appropriate $;)0,000 to enable tho university to equip the bujldings now constructed.' Over $125,000 or $150,000 was lost to the State by the fire two years ago. This bill proposes to get back all that was lost for $50,000. That is the size of it. We ought to place some credit in what the board of trustees say. They are reputable business men and have the interests of the State at heart. They propose with this $50,000 to put in a museum and a library, and eouip the buildings. They have already built, without it. the buildings. The argument is that we shall strike down Indiana University at Bloomington and put our young men aod young women in sectarian institutions, such as those at Wabash and Greencastle. You might just as well talk about strikiug down the common-school system in Indiana. Mr. Passage—lt resolves itself into this question. Is the State of Indiana going to maintain a State university or not? Fifty thousand dollars is a very small endowment. Is this State to be tli© only State without a university? Mr. French—l think if you make calculations you will find that this bill costs tho taxpayers less than five cents each, and yet you grumble about it. 31r. Mock, of Wells—l was here last session, and I voted against a similar endowment bill. I did not believe it was right then, and I am of tl>£ same opinion now. In 1867 there was an appropriation of $3,000 made to this institution, and in 1873 there was an additional one of $15,000, making $23,000. Only last session we were told if we would favor that bill and vote for that endowment they would ask for no further appropriation. If you will examine that law you will find this proviso: “Provided, further, that n© further appropriation shall be made to the State University;” and notwithstanding that, they are askingfor this appropriation. Mr. McMullen—lt has been said by some gentleman that some of the counties do not derive any benefit from these appropriations. I venture to say that one-liatf of the people do not derive any benefit from the common schools, and yet would you say we must not help to support the common schools? Gentlemen, this question long bince has been settled in the State of Indiana. The people have said that tho educational institutions are a part of the State. I believe the appropriation asked for is just arid right; I believe it will be to the benefit of the people of the State. Mr. Moody demanded the previous question. The demand was seconded by the House, and, under its operations, the minority report was rejected—yeas 43. nays 45. Mr. Gordon moved to reduce the appropriation to $30,000. Mr. McMullen made au- ineffectual motion —yeas 40. nays 49—to lay the amendment on the table. The amendment was adopted! —yeas 4.G, nays 4:i The bill wa ordered engrossed.

Afternoon Session. At the .afternoon session the hill authorizing guardians to represent children or insane persons, in the matter of opening streets failed to pass by yeas 33, nay* 49 1 . Mr. McMillen’s bill, providing that foreign fire insurance companies, failing to pay losses within sixty days, shall be required to pay a penalty of 10 per cent, for each additional thirty days, passed by yeas 82. nays 3. Mr. Mcßrocnme's bill legalizing the incorporation of the town of Ambin, Benton county, passed by yeaa 81, nays 3. Mr. Townsend’s bill, allowing the county commissioners to assess five cent* on the SIGQ for township library buildings, the assessment to be made for not to exceed three successive years, passed by yeas 72, nays 8. The bill of Mr. Hayden providing for the collection of assessments for street improvements by the sale of real estate, in the same manner that delinquent taxes are collected, was defeated, by yeas 11, nays 71. The bill of Mr. Brooks requiring any person ratending to file a suit against a city fordaraages to give sixty days’ notice was defeated. Yeas 15, nays 09. Mr. Twineham’s bill for the incorporation of Qwensville, Gibson county, was passed. Mr. Kellison’s bill in relation to Supreme Court practice was defeated. Clothing for the Poor. During the past day or two large and strong paper sacks have been sent out over the northeast part of the city by the Indianapolis Benevolent Society, in which persons who desire to contribute articles of clothing can place their donations, which will afterward be called for. A partial collection of the kind was made early in the winter, but as there is, in consequence of the extremely cold weather, anew demand, the sacks were sent out a second tima The present system is demanded by the increased number of applicants for clothing. In former years Mr. Thomas H. Sharp and other benevolent men and women used to make these collection* by going about with a basket and making personal solicitations, but the city has grown too large and the demand for clothing too great to continue the collection in that way. The Military Carnival. The work for the approaching military carnival is being most effectively done by the various persons in charge. At a meeting of the executive committee, yesterday afternoon, for consultation, most flattering reports were received from all committees. The amusement committee promise Ur present the roost unique programme ever seen here. All the committees seem to have exceptional leadership, as their work is thoronghly and cheerfully done. The ball committee is diligently addressing invitations. —■■■ —■————- ■ ■ ■ A $14,000 Damage Suit. Suit was filed in the United States Circuit Court yesterday by I. E. Messntore, of Grand Rapids, Mictk, against the 1., &W. railroad for the recovery off 14,000 damages, bis attorneys being T. B. Johnson and J. W. Gordon. Colonel Messroore was a passenger on the train carrying Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks and party to Peoria, during the campaign, which was wrecked near Parmer City. His shoulderblade and wrist were broken in tho wreck, and on these injuries his suit is based. "A Word to the Wise Is Sofncieat.” Catarrh is not simply an inconvenience, un pleasant to the sufferer and disgusting to others —it is an advanced outpost of approaching dieaso of worse type. l)o not neglect its waning; it brings deadly evils in its train. Before it is too late, use Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. It reaches the seat of the ailment, and is the oaty thing that will. You ry done yourself with quack medicine* till it i* too la to —till the streamlet becomes a resistless toiTentk It is the wamred tnvmtroft of a scientific physician. '‘A word to ure wist? Is sufficient.”

THE SOLDIERS’ MONUMENT. The G. A. R. Issues an Address to the General Assembly. The monumental committee o€ the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Indiana, at their recent meeting prepared an address to the General Assembly of the State. The address cites the fact that $4,200 are now subscribed to the fund, of which amount* $3,000 has been paid iu to the treasurer. That this is no larger is due to two causes; 1. The old soldiers, when called upon, responded thnt they had performed their duty in suppressing the rebellion, and that it* could not be expected that they should contribute the money to build a monument to them&elve* and the cause for which they fought. 2. Citizens, when called upon, responded that such a work should be paid for out of the public treasury, so that the burden would fall upon all alike, instead of upon a few generous and patriotic contributors. The address concludes: “W e make no humble appeal to you to furnish the means and build a monument; but we do point to the graves of unknown Indiana soldiers on every battle-field of the late war; to a country saved from disruption, and made unprecedentedly prosperous and the marvel of the world by the valor of the Union soldier; to the old flag with not one star missing, and then to the capital of Indiana, where there stands not one stone to mark the heroic age of the State, or to commemorate the deeds that have made her famous and brought such blessings to the people, leaving you to take such action regarding the erection of a monnment as your patriotism and public spirit may inspire.” PERSONAL MENTION. Dr. J. R Duncan, of Crawfordsville, is at the Grand Hotel. Hon. George G. Roily, of Vincennes, is at the Occidental. Hon. B. P. Gfaypool, of Connersville, is at the Denison House. Maurice Thompson, of Crawfordsville, is at the Bates House. General William Grose, of Now Castle, is at the Bates House. Dr. J. W. Culbertson and daughter left for New Orleans yesterday morning, George M. Allen, editor of the Terre Hauto Daily Express, was at the Bates House yesterday. George Alfred Townsend, “Gath,” the widely known correspondent, is at the Denis<m House. He is on a leeturinc tour, and appears this evening at Shelbj'ville. Miss Lucy A Evans left for her homo in Frankfort, Ky., Tuesday morning. She will be missed by her many friends and admirers. The members and friends of the Seventh street 31. E, Church made a donation of many articles of value, last Wednesday, evening to the pastor, Rev. M. L. Wells. The friends met at the church and enjoyed a pleasant social.

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