Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 February 1885 — Page 3

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. The Senate Orders an Investigation of the Disclosures Regarding Employes. The Testimony of the Records in Support of the Journal’s Statements —Yesterday’s Legislative Proceedings. ANOTHER INVESTIGATION. The Irregularities of the Senate Employment Agency, as Disclosed by the Journal. The Journal’s disclosure yesterday morning of the fact that there were many more employes about the Senate than the statutes provided for or the work required, together with the rather surprising information which was given regarding the irregularities in the salary warrants, greatly disturbed and discomfited the officers and attaches who were concerned. The truthfulness of all that was stated was incontrovertible, and the only one of the officers who offered any explanation was Doorkeeper Cope, who has the authority of a resolution of the Senate for the employment of five more men than the statutes provide for, making the total number twelve, and he states that of the thirteen who are under him, two are dividing the pay of one, which accounts for the extra man who is being carried without special authority. The division of the salary of one man is simply a matter between the two who are willing to share it, in which the Senate or publie have little interest, but the unnecessary employment of seventeen persons, for the payment of several of whom there is no authority whatever, is a matter of public concern. During the session of the Senate yesterday morning Lieutenant-governor Manson interrupted tho regular order of business with the remark that he desired to call the attention of tho senators to a matter which he thought demanded their attention, and, with the consent of the Senate, tho article in the Journal regarding the irregularities which exist was read. Senator Foulke promptly moved the appointment of a special committee for the purpose of making an investigation in relation to tho statements in tho article. The motion was adopted, without opposition. In briefly commenting upon' tho matter, the Lieu-tenant-governor stated that although be believed an investigation necessary, the assistant secretary desired that it should be said in his behalf that the statement that he had drawn $441 was not true, and the Lieutenant-governor added that “he had confidence in the youug man.” The committee appointed to conduet the investigation consists of Senators May, Willard, Duncan of Brown, Campbell of St. Joseph and Huston. The committee will begin Us work this morning.

TESTIMONY OF THE RECORDS. In connection with the authorized statement in "behalf of Mr. Huffstetter, the assistant secretary, that he had not drawn $441 up to Feb. 7—which would be S7O in excess of the amount that would be due him for the whole of the regular session—it is but pertinent to state that the Journal representative obtained his information from the warrant-book in the Auditor of State’s office, and it will bear testimony to the truthfulness of the statement which was published. The warrants on the State Auditor, issued by the assistant clerk of the House, state for what purpose they are drawn, and if for salary, the number of days that the amount covers is stated. The warrants of Mr. Huffstetter are “on account of assistant secretary,* and if for any other purpose than salary Mr. Huffstetter alone cau explain. When asked yesterday morning to make an explanatory statement, the Evening News says that “he was about to show his books when Senator Willard, bis champion, called him out and whispered something to him. "When he returned he made an engagement to aee the reporter two hours later, and then explain. When that time cams b® simply said: ‘I decline to make any statement, only before the investigating committee.' “ 'How does it come that you hare already drawn more than you are entitled to for the whole session?’ was asked. “ ‘I will answer that question when the proper time comes. Good morning.'* None of the warrants of the assistant secretary are drawn according to tbs customary rules, or in the form of those issued by the assistant clerk of the House, Mr. Fanning, which the Auditor of State says are proper. ‘l’he further information is given that the assistant secretary cannot legally draw any warrants in his own name, for any purpose or anything, but his own salary, without the special authority of a resolution. The Journal’s statement that there are more persons being carried on the pay-roll than there is any authority for employing,.can be substantiated by a list of the names of the employes under the different officers. These names ean be given if it is desired or becomes necessary. Asa result of the disclosures made by the Journal yesterday morning, Mr. Huffstetter, the assistant secretary, dropped from the pay-roll| Max Dembufsky, who was being carried as a clerk, which is virtually in the nature of an admission that there was no authority for his employment. An examination of the warrant books, and.a thorough investigation in relation to the number of men who are being carried on the pay-rolls will probably disclose some very interesting things.

MINOR MENTION. Some of the Bills that Were Introduced Yesterday—Persoual and General. Senator Foulke's civil-service bill is on the calendar as a special order for consideration this moraine. Senator Marshall yesterday introduced a bill prohibiting the keeping of billiard or pool tables in saloons. Prof. John Clark Ridpnth. of DePauw University, was a visitor to the legislative halls yesterday afternoon. Senator Mclntosh, who is a doctor, yesterday introduced a bill which proposes to abolish the State Board of Health. Tho bill of Representative Passage, compelling all companies and corporations to pay emploves at least once a month, was engrossed in the House yesterday. The bill appropriating $40,000 for Purdue University passed the Senate yesterday afternoon, and it now goes to the Governor for approval. The vote upon its final passage stood 34 to 6. The Democratic caucus last night adopted the report of the special committee on apportionment. as published in the Journal last Saturday, and decided to vote for the metropolitan police bill A bill has been introduced in the Senate asking an appropriation of $1,700 for the payment of Georse H. Fleming, Cyrus T. Nixon and Osman Tyler, for work done in editing the Revised Statutes of 1881. The expression of the members of the Senate, yesterday, in the comment upon the resolution proposing a sine die adjournment of tho General Assembly on March 2, was, in general, in opposition to a special session. TUB PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL THE SENATE. Engrossment of the Resolution Fixing the Terms of County Officers at Four Years. The Senate, yesterday morning, was opened with prayer by Rev. Hoehn, of the German Evangelist A r,sociation Church. Mr. Mclntosh offered a resolution directing the eemmitteeon swamplands and drains to prepare sod introduce a bill to repeal An act concerning drainage, approved April 8, 1881. Mr. Campbell of 81 Joseph opposed the tdoption of the resolution. He said: “The ixperteuce in eur part of ths 6tate is that this is

the most effective and the most economical drainage law that we have ever had. Under its provisions economical and effective work has been done, and I have reason to suppose that in both of the counties that I represent, as well as iu all counties where drainage is desirable, it would be regarded as a great calamity if this law were repealed. In my counties, I understand, it has steadily grown in favor. We nave had able and judicious commissioners, and if all connties will see that they have such, I think opposition to the bill will cease. I trust the resolution will not pass.” Mr. Sellers did not think this resolution should he passed, and so important a matter should not be considered in the absence of so many senators. He moved that it be made a special order for 2 o'clock Thursday. The motion w3 agreed to. Mr. Willard called up his motion, notice of which he gave on Saturday, for an amendment of rule 54 of the Senate, so that the regular order of business may be suspended for the consideration of appropriation bills on a majority vote instead of a two-thirds vote, as the rule now requires. The motion was rejected. Mr. Willard gave notice that to-day, or some subsequent day, he would move to amend this rule so that a majority of senators voting can suspend the regular order of business for the consideration of any and all bills. A PROPOSITION TO ADJOURN EARLY. Mr. Smith, of Jennings, offered a concurrent resolution that the General Assembly adjourn March 2, sine die. He thought the majority could not afford to oppose it Mr. Willard moved to postpone the consideration of the resolution for one week. Mr. Hjllieass —If we discharge our duty in sixty days we will have fulfilled our mission. The motion to postpone consideration of the resolution was rejected. Mr. Campbell of Hendricks would be glad if the resolution could be adopted with propriety, but it would not amount to anything. It could be reconsidered at any time. Mr. Marshall was willing to vote for leave of absence to such Senators as desired to attend the inauguration.

Mr. McClure would have voted for the resolution had it been offered at an early day in the session, but members have been working with a view to legislate to the end of the constitutional term, and he should vote against the resolution, without desiring to cast a vote in any way looking to a special session. Mr. Sellers was also opposed to an extra session, but would vote against the resolution. Mr. Johnston —If we could get through the business in ten dAys, I should dislike to have to remain any longer. There is an important investigation going on at the Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home, and unless the Leeislature remains in session to the close of the sixty days it may not hear the report of the.investigating committee. Mr. Smith of Jennings thought enough testimony had been taken to disclose the necessity of turning out the present officers and giving the Governor a chance to appoint others in the place of those connected with the scandal there. The resolution was defeated. AN INVESTIGATION OF IRREGULARITIES. The Lieutenant governor—l rise to a personal explanation. There have been articles in the papers lutely reflecting upon the officers of the Senate. There is one in this morning’s Indian; npolis Journal which I will have read, and ask that a committee be appointed to investigate the matter. [The clerk read the article charging that there were eighteen more persons employed by the officers than the law authorizes, and that one officer had already drawn more than his pay for the entire session would amount to. ] Mr. Foulke moved that a committee of three (as suggested by the Chair) be appointed to inquire into the matters referred to in the article read. Mr. Willard moved to amend the motion by making the committee consist of five members. Mr. Foulke accepted the amendment The motion was agreed to, and subsequently the Lieutenant-governor made said committee to consist of Senators May, Willard, Duncan of Brown, Campbell of St Joseph, and Huston. The Lieutenant governor—l wish to state, in justice to tho assistant secretary, that he says the party is greatiy mistaken in the charges that he has brought, as does also the door-keeper. I know I have endeavored not to sign any warrant improperly. It is impossible for me to keep the run of them, havine to sign them at all times. I trust to the assistant secretary of tho Semite, and have no doubt but that bis books are correct.

THE TERMS OF COUNTY OFFICERS, The joint resolution [H. R 1} proposing an amendment to the State Constitution providing that county clerks, auditors, treasurers, sheriffs, coroners and surveyors shall be elected for a term of four years, and eligible to but four years in a term of eight years, coming up with a committee amendment that the terms of such officers shall commence on the Ist day of January after their electiou, and excepting surveyors from the restriction, Mr. Campbell of Hendricks said: “The committee thought best to except surveyors from the restrictions of a four-year term, because in many eonnties there is a difficulty in obtaining good and well-qualified surveyors.” Mr. Campbell of St Joseph could see no reason why clerks, treasurers and sheriffs should not hold office four years, the same as auditors, recorders, and perhaps others. Neither could he eonceive why the simple fact of & man having held such an office for four years should be a reason, and the only reason, to preclude such an one from holding that office another four years. He moved to amend by striking out the restric--tion against re-election. Mr. Foulke opposed this amendment Wherever there is an officer elected at stated times, the motive to secure a re-election at all should be removed.

Mr. Winter—Such an amendment would be in contravention of a constitutional restriction that these officers shall not serve more than eight years in a term of twelve. Mr. Campbell of Hendricks thought the constitutional restriction a wise one to prevent scheming for re-election. The amendment [Mr. Campbell’s} was rejected. Mr. Macy offered an amendment providing that appointees shall hold office only till the January next succeeding a general election. It was agreed to. Mr. Sellers moved to exempt from this proposed prohibition the clerk as well as the surveyor. There is also difficulty in finding efficient clerks as well as surveyors. Mr. Faulkner opposed this amendment. The object of the resolution is to prevent officeholders from using their offices to secure a reelection. They can so manipulate things as to re-elect themselves, whether the people want them or not. The amendment was rejected. The committee amendments were adopted, and the joint resolution was ordered engrossed. JUDICIAL. CIRCUITS. Mr. Fowler called up. as the special order, his resolution, offered Saturday afternoon, providing tor the appointment of a committee to report an apportionment of judicial circuits to the next General Assembly. Mr. Fowler thought there was an imperative necessity for some such action. Mr. "Winter moved to amend the resolution by inserting fter the word State “and providing for grading the salaries of the judges according to the population of the circuits, and the services required."’ The amendment was agreed to. The resolution, as amended, was adopted. Afternoon Session. Mr. Macy’s bill [S. 80] to amend sections 5825 and 5830 of the code coming up as a special order, Mr. Macy said that he proposed, among other thiDgs, to increase the bond of the Clerk of the Supreme Court from $2,000 to SIO,OOO. Air. Campbell of Hendricks read the statute governing the clerks of circuit courts in the keeping of all amounts of moneys received for fees. “If this is a good law for clerks of circuit courts,” he said, *lfc would be a good law for the Clerk of the Snprenae Court, which this bill proposes. This bill ought to pass, because tho law should apply to elerka of both courts.* Mr. Bailey—lt is a vicious and unfair measure. It proposes to throw open to tho public the office of the Supreme Court, when clerks and sheriffs of counties are the only parties interested. If opened to the public all classes of ferrets and shysters can go in that office and run down anv fees that may be lying there uncalled for. A man living in Randolph eounty has a power of attorney from eight hundred men, authorizing him to go into the Supreme Court clerk’s office and collect such fees as may be due them. There is no occasion for the passage of a law to make the clerk or his deputy a criminal if lie should refuse to drop his business at any time to allow a ferret to come in and overhaul bis books. Then, to make the record proposed in this law would cost the clerk several hundred dollar* We ought not to pass a law simply to give power to one man to reap a rich harvest. He moved to indefinitely postpone the bill. Mr. Winter did net know until this .bill came

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up that there was xtrch a weak place in the law as to allow a publie officer to come into possession, and claim as individual pioperty, certain fees, and carry them away upon going out of office. This bill proposes to cure this defect. There is no law requiring the clerk of the Supreme Court to keep a record of fees paid in. The books ought to be a public record. Mr. Mclntosh stated that every member of the com mil tee which considered the bill was in favor of its passage. Mr. Sellers—The hill which requires the Clerk of the Supreme Court to keep a public record in which will be kept a register of these fees, and turn them over to his successor, is sufficient, legislation in this direction. Mr. Willard—The Clerk of the Supreme Court has no collection of costs, but the sheriff, who is a responsible officer, filing a bond in a large sum. This bill seems to be the offspring of a desire on the part of the Republicans to cut down and absolutely ruin every office in Indiana, seeing that they are barred out for a long time. Mr. Foulke —This bill contemplates the keeping of a record from and after its passage. It will cost nothing for the Clerk of the Supreme Court to open his books. Fair dealing is not afraid of the daylight The people of the State should know how much any public officer obtains by the way of fees or otherwise as compensation. The Clerk of the Supreme Court will not let it be known what fees are in his possession. There is no danger of a bill which simply provides that the books of the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall be thrown open. There is no valid reason why these records should not be •made the public property of every citizen in the State. Mr. Fowler—This bill has been misrepresented or misunderstood. If this bill is in the interest of a job, I favor the job. I can see no iob in it, however. Every man who assists u. ' •> support of a public office or public officer should have the privilege of examining the records of such office. This bill only requires the keeping of a record of fees after its passage. Mr. Magee—This bill is understood to be a ferret bill. The Clerk says he is not here assisting this bill nor asking hi* friends to. He is for this bill with proper restrictions. It proposes to put a burden on the officer without additional compensation. Mr. Macy said that he understood that tho Clerk now keeps just such a record as the bill requires. Mr. Bailey withdrew his motion to indefinitely postpone. On motion by Mr. Magee the bill was referred to a special committee of three, with instructions to report to day, at 2 o’clock p. m., which the Lieutenant-governor made to consist of Messrs. Magee. Macy and Mclntosh. PtTRDUB UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION. On motion by Mr. Johnson of Tippecanoe, the bill [H. R. 15] to appropriate $40,000 to Purdue University, was read the third time. He was physically finable to raise bis voice in such a manner as he desired, in favor of this bill. He had not the strength to go into the details of the present management The bill finally passed the Senate by yeas 34. nays 6. Mr. Campbell of Hendricks, in ex lanation of his vote, said: *T have persistently opposed the establishment of a college of that kind at the expense of the people of the State, as going beyond the limit of education by taxation; and, having voted against the original bill, creating the university. I now vote mo.’” Mr. Foulke, in explanation of his vote, said: “I was recently at Purdue University, and made a thorough inspection of the collego and its operations. with one or more of the professors. I am satisfied it is doing a great and good work, therefore I vote ‘aye.’* THE HOUSE. An Afternoon Devoted to Connty Superintendents and School Teachers. The House was in session yesterday afternoon, but there was no session in the morning. Mr. Pleasants’s bill [H. R, 641 concerning the duties of eounty superintendents, came up on the second reading. Mr. Smith of Tippecanoe moved that the hill be indefinitely postponed. Mr. Pleasants—The bill will rectify a gross imposition practiced by county superintendents. By its provisions, instead of a county superintendent continually visiting schools us he may please, in order to put in time and draw his salary. such visits are put into the hands of township trustees. A great many schools need no visiting at all. Mr. Smith of Tippecanoe—There are two reasons, especially, why the bill should not pass. It provides that the county superintendent shall visit every school a half day of each year. You might as well strike down our whole school system as to bind it as this bill will do. Mr. Loyd—County superintendents are allowed, by law. $4 per day for days actually employed; but all of them draw full compensation for every working day in the year. The superintendent in our county draws per annum $1,300 —and the school has only a five months’ term per year. These salaries keep increasing. It is not. I say. the fault of the county superintendents that they draw a salary for every working day in the year, but the fault of the law.

Mr. Cory—The bill is a proposition to strike out of existence the office of county superintendent, virtually. Many of the township trustees are arrayed against the office of county superintendent, and they would not permit such officers to visit the schools under their jurisdiction. Mr. Browning—Last week some on the floor of this House concluded that the township trustees were not competent to elect the county school superintendents; that they should be selected by the State Board of Education. Now they come up with the proposition to have these trustees stand over and guard the superintendents. If you want to repeal the law and destroy the office, come out boldly and say so. Mr. Freneh —The county superintendent is as needful now as ever. His enemies have come here ever since the office was established to fight it, but they have been defeated every time, and will be this time. If any man does not wish to trust the county superintendent as to the amount of labor he performs, let him go home and call on the commissioners of bis county. They audit the bills of the superintendent and allow them. The law says that the commissioners shall slate the number of days or the limit of the superintendent’s labors. Under this bill political differences betweon the superintendent and a township trustee might prevent the superintendent from at any time paying an official visit to a township. To put the superintendent in the hands of the trustees, as this bill proposes, is to destroy the office. Mr. Williams made an ineffectual motionyeas 35, nays 38—to lay on the table the motion to indefinitely postpone. The motion to postpone was agreed to, by yeas 39, nays 35.

teachers’ institutes. Mr. Staley’s bill [H. R. 121] to provide a fund for the holding of teachers' institutes, came up on the second reading. Mr. Pleasants moved to strike out the enacting clause. Mr. Staley—The bill proposes that the sum of $350 shall be furnished to the county superintendent by the county for the purpose of assisting in paying the expenses of' an institute which shall be at least a five days’ session, and further, that a very small fee shall be charged the applicants for teacher’s license; the same to be put into a fund which shall be held to pay institute expenses. These institutes should and will, if given an opportunity, last about two weeks. The eost for a session like this is about $l5O. A superintendent is not going to hold an institute and bear the expenses himself, for fun. Applicants appear again and again for merely the trial, not expecting to teach. A small charge for examination will have a tendency to decrease the number of applicants, lessen the work and the expense of the superintendent's office, besides creating a swelling fund for the institute expenses. On motion by Mr. Staley, the bill was recommitted to the committee on education, after it had been discussed by several members. The House then adjourned.

Special Services. Despite the severe weather, a good audienec was present at Central-avenue Church lastnight, and the service was full of interest Dr. Marine preached, as usual, with earnest power, after which there was a prayer and experience meeting. There will be service to-night and throughout the week, to which all are invited. Caution insures safety, and all cautious people cure their colds with Dr. Bull’s Cough Hyrup, 25 cents.

THE CITY COMCIL. A New Gas Contract Ratified—Fire Limits To Be Extended—Miscellaneous Business. The Common Council met last night. A number of contracts for street improvements were awarded. The Pennsylvania Company submitted a proposition to give the city a strip of ground sixty feet wide for tho extension of Union street, provided thecity exonerate the company from the payment of any taxes or assessment for the improvement of said street. The proposition was received, with the proviso, submitted as a motion by Mr. Spahr, that it shall he exempt only so long as it shall remain outside the corporate limits of the city. The Indianapolis Fertilizer Company was awarded contract at SSO a year for removing dead animals. The report of the city commissioners, assessing damages and benefits for opening an alley in the middle part of out-lot IGO, was accepted. The council committee, consisting of Councilmen P. M. Gallahue, Fred J. Mack and T. F. Smither, and the alderroauic committee, James A. Pritchard and Isaac King, submitted a report that they had conferred with Allen Fletcher, president of the Gas-light and Coke company, and succeeded in effecting an agreement looking to anew ordinance and new terms for the city's gas supply, and also anew and lower rate to private consumers. The city lamps now burn 2.500 hours each, at $25 per post. Un der the new terms, at the same rate per post per year, each lamp is to burn 2.740 hours, and the city for its private supply and citizens for their individual use are to have gas at SI.BO per 1,000 feet Mr. Pearson made a speech, effectively explaining tho great advantages of the new arrangement The report, on motion of Mr. Gallahue, was adopted—yeas, 17; nays, Messrs. Dowling, Thai man and Woif. The rules were suspended and an ordinance in agreement with the forgoing report was introduced and passed—yeas, 17; nays, Messrs. Dowling and Thalmar.. The ordinance is to take effect on March 1, 1885. and is for ten years. The contract was for three years and was accepted, Mr. Dowling voting in the negative. Mr, Curry, for the special committee to whom was referred a motion in regard to instructing the chief fire engineer not to make runs outside the corporation line, reported in favor of leaving such matters to the discretion of the chief of tho fire department. The report favored the extension and straightening of the corporate lines, so that certain manufactories that now enjoy gas and water privileges will he made city taxpayers. Concurred in. A committee to fix the new limits was appointed, consisting of Curry, Gallahue and Trusler. Mr. Spahr introduced an ordinance granting to E. W. Gleason and his associates, under the name and style of the Indiana District Telephone Company, the right to construct, operate and maintain Hues of telephone. Mr. Spahr introduced an ordinance granting the Union Central Telephone Company the right to use the streets and alleys of the city of Indianapolis, etc. An ordinance (introduced by Mr. Tlialtnan) was passed granting the Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Company of Indiana the privilege of erecting and maintaining poles, etc. Mr. Benjamin’s motion pass 'd, extending time for the Union Railway Company and Eagle machine works niuety days to remove arches in Pogue’s run. An ordinance wn*, passed providing for better sanitary regulations for the city. Mr. Pearson introduced a motion (which, under the rules, will lay over for two weeks) amending rule No. 29 so as to read as follows: ‘‘No improvement ordinance shall be passed until petitioned for by at least one-half of the resident property owners on the line of the proposed improvement, and when not petitioned for by the resident owners of two-thirds of the whole line of lots or parts of lots borderiner on the streetor alley to be improved, no such ordinance shall pass without the coucurreuce of two-thirda of the members of the Council. * Council then adjourned.

CHRISTIANIZED CHINAMEN. The Celestials of Indianapolis Close Their New Year’s Festival with a Banquet. The Chinamen of the city, twenty-two in number, all of vrhom are members of the Second Presbyterian Church Sunday-school, and six of them members of the church spiritual, as well, last night gave a banquet to over 200 invited guests, in commemoration of tho opening of the Chinese New Year, :.nd also to show their gratitude to their American patrons, who have been their "guides, philosophers and friends.” The banquet was held in the Sunday-school room of the ehnrch, which was adorned with hanging baskets of flowers, and over the rostrum by the intertwined Chinese and American flags. Between these was an open Bible and motto. The invited guests assembled in the audience room and after an hour of social chat, were ushered into the banquet room where, from 9 to 11, they were served with the serial American dinner, from oysters and celery to ice cream and coffee. Dr. McLeod acted as master of ceremonies on behalf of his celestial parishioners, and called off the toasts, with interludes of sparkling wit and jest, in that easy and social way in which he seems to the manor born. Dr. Jeffery was the second speaker, and detailed the kindly way in which Dr. McLeod had surrounded him on the opposite street corner, and had taken him in. Like Brother McLeod, ho condemned the partisan spirit that prevented Chinese immigration. Dr. Alabaster, who 'has a daughter in China, made a touching and feeling speech, expressing his sympathy for the race “under their feet and through the earth .from us.* Dr. McLeod, claiming to fear so continuous a flood of divinity. called upon Judge Walker, who thought we hud much to learn touching love and gratitude from the "heathen Chinee,” and thought that by the aid of a few more of them, we might effect the civilization of Indianapolis. Judgo Walker called up Pastor Rondthaler. of the Tabernacle Church, who responded in the same happy vein as is customary to all preachers when the heart and stomach are full and the parishioners pay the bills. Mayor MeMaster deplored the custom that called on the "office” to make a speech, regardless of the capabilities of its occupant. He had known the Chinese of otir city to suffer abuse and persecution, but never to provoke it. He had no speech about his person, but would "take his cue” from the Chinese and apply it to his own head, doing as they did hereafter —that is, he would keep his seat. The mayor got out of it very well. Mr. Binford. as master of ceremonies and material and spiritual adviser of the Chinese in the city, said a few good words. Ho was introduced by Dr. McLeod as "Bishop of the Chinese diocese in Indiana ” Sixty-nine of the Celestials had learned to read the Word of Life in their Sabbath-school; some had taken its spiritual import, and on behalf of the Chinese boys he returned thanks to their friends. The meeting adjourned with the doxolngy, and the benediction by Rev. Hunter, and the tired and hungry hosts were permitted to "take the leavings.” as Mr. McLeod expressed it, of the banquet they had so generously provided.

The Reorganized Minute. The Minute, the new daily, appeared yesterday in its amplified form, beiDg just twice its original size. It is bright and newsy, and its proprietors, Messrs. Divine, Hammer fc Cobb, announce that it has come to stay. It receives the afternoon United Press report, and an earnest effort is being made by its proprietors to establish a field of its own. lielp the Firemen. The attention of the public is again called to the fact that the flre'department boys are to receive a benefit at the hands of Nal Uoodwin’s troupe. They receive a percentage on ail tickets told by them, and anyone wishing to contribute

to their benefit should purchase their tiekets directly from them. The proceeds are to be devoted to the purchase of new fire hats, an expense made necessary by the order of the chief. TIIE CITY IS BRIEF. Mary Kidd has been granted a divorce from Oliver J. Kidd, by Judge Taylor, on the grounds of abandonment August Handeman, the aged German arrested as an adulterer, has been fined $25 and given thirty days by the mayor. Articles of incorporation of the Home Building and Loan Association of this city were filed with the Secretary of State yesterday. Jacob F. Scholl has Sled bond as executor of Fred Lagerman, and Elizabeth Rauscher has qualified as administrator of the estate of Ferdinand Rauscher. The committee on museum and relics of the Military Carnival will meet at the residence of Mrs. B. A. Richardson, No. 104 Bellefontaine street, this afternoon. George Peirce, colored, was fined yesterday in the justice court of Squire Smock, for cutting with a razor Clinton Douglas, at the Denison House, some weeks ago. The case of Fred P. Rush & Cos., against Thompson & French for SI,OOO. on account, has been filed in the Circuit Court, on change of venue from Hendricks County. Warren Banks, the negro who shot his cousin, John Twine, at Huffbauers saloon, on Hill avenue, Saturday, was discharged in the mayor’s court yesterday, the shooting having been found to have been an accident Mrs. Lena Linderman. residing at No. 79 South Illinois street, fell and injured her kneecap, at the intersection of Georgia and Pennsylvania streets, last night, about 6 o'clock. Kregelo’s ambulance carried her borne. The famous libel suit of E. Lena Richter vs. the Indianapolis Sentinel Company will be on trial to day in Judge Ayres's room. This was the case in which the alleged libelous article stated that Riehter and Baumiller had traded wives. Samuel Adams, an old colored man, who, while.in the employ of the street commissioner, was injured by the caving of an East-street culvert. has notified the city that he intends to bring suit for damages, growing**out of his injuries. Members of the Art Association, and all persons interested, are invited to be present at the art school, English Building, at .1 o'clock this afternoon to hear the Rev. John Baltzly talk about *'Portraits, Historical and Otherwise/’ a subject in which he is well up. Yesterday the record of marriage licenses was as follows: John Winthorse and Anna M. Marone, Allen Stewart and Carrie Reno, Wm. V. Ivooker and Dora E. Lemon, Michael Maier and Barbara Manz. Wm. J. Mason and Nollie Owens. Benjamin F. Schildmier and Amelia M. Geisel, and Timothy Sheehan and Mary Ann Slavin. Fire was communicated to the floor from a defective grate at John C. New’s residence, jester day afternoon, and damaged the room to the extent of fifty dollars. The fire department headquarters boys responded to a summons by telephone, and extinguished the blaze with a chemical. The excellent judgment of Chief Webster and the effective work of the men prevented serious loss. Father O'Neill’s Removal. The removal of Father Hugh O'Neill from the St. Patricks rectorship has created great excitement among his parishioners, and protests against it are being uttered in all quarters. On yesterday a petition for his reinstatement was presented to the bishop, which was signed by 795 of the 900 members of the church, but it was not eutertained. Great dissatisfaction over the matter is expressed on all sides, and it is probable that serious complications may yet eusue.

Among tho various forms of fever and ague, chills and similar ailments, nouo are more trying than that known by the designation of “dumb ague.” Sufferers from this complaint will hail with delight the news that a certain remedy exists. F. Hoffman, of Cireleville, 0., writes: “This is to certify that I have had the dumb ague, and by using one bottle of MHjhler’s Herb Bitters, which 1 purchased of your agent, effected a permanent cure.” INDIANAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY CO. Indiana poms, Ind., Jan. 29. 1885. The annual meeting of the stockholders of this company will meet at the office of the company, in Indianapolis. Indiana, on Wednesday, Feb. Is, 1885, between the hours of 10 and 11 o’clock a. in. The transfer books will be closed from Feb. 7to Feb. 19. GEO. H. RUSSELL, Secretary. SOCIETY NOTICES. Masonic —keystone chapter ncx e rTa. M. Stated meeting in Masonic Temple this (Tuesday) evening, at 7:30 o'clock. JACOB W. SMITH, H. P. WIDDIAM H. Smythr. Secretary. —a— iaim mini mll iimii iiim awnaamauw ANNOUNCEMENTS. r awrence g. hay, and. and., will lecture. I J on “The Sepoy Mutiny in India/’ at the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, corner Meridian and second streets, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, at 7:30 o’clock. Admission, 25 cents. Tickets at the doors of the church. WANTED. 117 ANTED—CASH PAID FOR CLAIMS ON VT Fletcher & Sharpe. D. 11. WILES, Room 1 Odd fellows’ Block. Wantedl-to loan special, fund—large amounts, atti per cent. D. H. WILES, Room 1 Odd fellows' Block. Ij|TANTED—BOARDING IN A QUIET BOARD 1 ing-bouse or private faintly, not far frain center of city, by lady just from the South, contemplating three or four months in city. Address R. 0., this office. WANTED— LADIES AND ”GENTLEMEN,”IN city or country, to take light work at their own homos; $3 to $4 a day easily made; work sent by mail; no canvassing. We have good demand for our work and furnish steady employment. Address, with stamp, CROWN M’F’G CO., 294 Vine Street, Cincinnati. O. AGENTS WANTED. lIT ANTED—LADY AGENTS FOR “QUEEN Y ¥ protector,” daisy stocking and skirt supporters, shoulder braces, bustles, boeom forms, dress shields, safety belts, sleeve protectors, etc.; entirely new devices; unprecedented profits; we have 500 agents making SIOO monthly. Address, with stamp. K. H. CAMPBELL & (X)., 9 South May street. Chicago. AGENTS-ANY MAN OR WOMAN MAKING less than 840 per week should try our easy moneymakingbusiuess. Our 83 eye-opener free to either sex wishing to test with a view to business. A lady ci carol $lB in one day; a young man S7O on one street. An agent writes: "Your in venti >n brings the money quickest of anything I ever sold.” We wish every person seeking employment, would take advantage of our liberal offer. Our plan is especially suitable for inexperienced persons who dislike to talk. The free printing we furnish beats all other schemes and pays agents 300 ner cent, profit. A lady who invested $1 declared that sue would not take SSO for her purchase. Write for paners; it will nay. Address A. HL MERRILL & (X).*, Chicago. FINANCIAL^ HHO LOAN—MONEY—ON CITY PROPERTY. E. X C. HOWLETT. 8 Condii Blook. M~6nEY AT THE LOWEST RATES OF INTER. eat. J. W. WILLIAMS & 00., 3 and 4 Vinton Block. riNOLOAN—SPECIAL FOND—LARGE AMOUNTS, X at, (> per cant. D. H. WILES, Room 1 Odd-fal-lows’ Block. I If E'wrfiLPURNTSH MONEY ON FARM SECUV? rity, promptly, at the lowest rates for iong or short time. THOS- C. DAY & CO., 72 East Market street. FOR SALE. 1/OR SALE—ONLY ONE YBAR the Weekly Indiana State Journal. Send for it or sale-fineTsttush, young horse— Dark gray, good qualities; a treasure for some family; reasonable GEORGE SINGER’S stable, East Michigan street. FOR RENT. -■ /./VV'VWWS, RENT—UNFURNISHED ROOM—SECOND floor, front: 2 large closets. gra'e. gas, fuel and water furnished; no cooking allowed; apply forenoon*. 133 Emu New York street

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