Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 December 1885 — Page 8

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A STARTLER - for TO-DAY! We place on sale one case All-wool “Homespun 1 ’ Dress Goods, 1£ yards wide, at 50 CENTS Per yard, actually worth and would be cheap at sl. No such value ever seen before. Come quick if you want any. L. S. AYRES & CO. OTHER SPECIAL SALES. CLOAK DEPT.—Blue Mark Sale. FUR DEPT.—Closing Sale Seal Sacqu6s. SILK DEPT.—SaIe of Gros Grains at 03 cents. HI*KF. DEPT.—SaIe of Mufflers and Handkerchiefs LIKEN DEPT.—Great Blanket Sale. D. H. BALDWIN & CO. •P I AN O S. Musical Tone, Elastic Touch, Great Durability, Handsome Style and Finish. Jnst the Piano wanted by hundreds of families. Call tpd examine them, or send for full descriptions and prices. SOLD ON LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS. D. H. BALDWIN & CO. 95,97 and 99 N. Pennsylvania St HOLIDAY GOODS! PERFUMERY, of American, French and English makes. SACIIET POWDERS. FACE POWDERS, TOILET BRUSHES, And a variety of articles suitable for the season, BROWNING&SLOAN Apothecaries’ Hall. taw YORK STORE [ESTABLISHED 1853.] HOLIMYIEASON!

We would call attention to the many articles in our Linen Department that are very appropriate and acceptable gifts. Ijinen Tablings, IST apkins, T3oylies. Towels, Table Scarfs, Etc. We would notice specially our LINEN SETS, Which are put up in boxes, and are especially good for gifts. We have them from $5 to sls • set. PRICES ALWAYS IN PLAIN FIGURES, PETTIS. BASSETT k CO. THE RECORD OF THE COURTS. United States District Court, fion. W. A. Woods. Judge. To-day—No calls. Superior Court. Jlooml—Ron. Napoleon B. Taylor, Judge. Saturday—Chauncey A. Butler et al. vs. Sarah A. Bateman et al.; attachment. Motion for a new trial overruled and judgment on verdict. Edward Branham ot al. vs. Alois Foxlow; examination. Judgment for defendant Lizzie Wason vs. James A. Wason; divorce. Dismissed for failure to prosecute. Oscar Joues vs. Kate Jones; divorce. Dismissed for failure to proseente. James W. Keenan vs. Nellie Keeoan; divorce. Granted. Adultery. Mattie L. Stout vs. George W. Stout; divorce. Granted. Cruel treatment and adultery. William P. Hershey vs. Rebecca J. ITersbey; suit for divorce. Granted. Abandonment To-day—No calls. Room 2—Hon. D. W. Judge. To-day—No calls. I!oom 3—Hon. Lewis C. Walker, Judge. To-day—No calls. NEW SUITS. Room 1—34804, Daniel Foley, administrator, vs. Samuel Goddard et al.; damages. Demand SIO,OOO. 34867, Brooks Oil Company ve. J. Giles Smith; account. Demand SBO. Room 2—34865, Bridget Mahorney vs. James liahoruey; divorce. Cruel treatment Circuit Court. Hon. A. C. Ayres, Judce. To-day—Probate matters. Criminal Court, ffon. Pierce Norton, Judge. To-day—No calls. A Pastor Among Friends. The pulpit of the Tabernacle Church was occupied, last night, by Rev. Ezra B. Newcomb, of Chicago, who preached an excellent sermon on “The Unsearchable Riches of Chfist.” Mr. Jfewcomb was a member of the old Third Church, laving been brought up in it, and ho was greeted !>y a large congregation of friends and acquaintances. With his wife he is spending the holidays in Indianapolis, visiting relatives. Union Ministers' Meeting. The first result of the recent organization of the Preachers’ Society of Indianapolis is a call for a union meeting at the First Baptist Church, pn Wednesday night, under its auspices, which, it Is hoped, will be the forerunner of aloDg series of gospel services this season. The best patterns of folding-beds at King 6 • £[der's.

PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. [All matters connected with this department should be addressed to Mas. Ross Bailey, care of the Journal.] Mr. Ed Kistner leaves to-day for Chicago. Mrs. Fannie Barth has returned from her visit to Kokomo. Miss Jennie Holloway leaves to-day for a visit to Terre Haute. Mrs. Harry Woodburn. of Minneapolis, is visiting her mother and sisters in this city. Mrs. A. M. Meyers, of Washington, Ind., is expected to visit friends in the city during the week. Mr. J. M. Kerr, a former attorney of this city, has editorial charge of the Federal Reporter, at St. Paul, Minn. A progressive euchre party will be given this evening by Miss Minnie \Vells at her home on North Delaware street. Prof. Geo. B. Loomis, of this city, has been offered a good position in St Paul, Minn., a3 musicial instructor. He has the offer under consideration. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Copeland will civo a reception this evening at their residence, on North Meridian street, to their son, Mr. John O. Copeland, and his bride. Walter Reado, who for fourteen years past has been the'organist at the First Baptist Church, has tendered his resignation. He goes to St. Paul, Minn., where he takes the position of organist of the First Baptist Church, of that city, of which Rev. H. C. Mabie is now pastor. A card party, given by Mrs. A. Selig, on North Alabama street, last evening, was a charming occasion, in which only her more intimate friends participated. The house was prettily decorated with flowers, and delicate refreshments were served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kahn, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bamberger, Mr. and Mrs. Gundlefinger and Miss Florence Bamberger. Lyra Hall presented a holiday appearance yesterdaj*, having been prepared for the Christmas celebration of the ‘'German Freethought” Sunday-school. Festoons of evergreens were profusely used for decoration, with holly wreaths and potted plants. There was a large gathering. A delightful programme was rendered by the children, and a large number of beautiful gifts distributed, while “Christmas greetings’ were exchanged amid the utmost good feelings of all present. The concert given by the City Band, at Maennerchor Hall, last evening, drew out an enthusiastic audience. A fine programme was rendered in excellent style. Part first opened with a striking march bv Clauder, followed bv the overture to “Othello,” composed in Rossini’s most happy style. The “Serenade for Flute and Horn - ’ was one of the most pleasing selections of the evening. The first part concluded with well-arranged selections from “Mikado,” introducing “Three Little Maids from School,” Koko’s song of “Tom-tit,” Mikado’s solo and the moon song of “Yam Yum.” Mr. H. Shoemaker opened the second part of the programme with a clarinet solo from the opera of “Sonnambula,” which recalled a similar performance heard last summer at the exposition grouuds, by the clarinet soloist of the Mexican band. Mr. Shoemaker did not suffer in the comparison, last evening, and, without doubt, could hold his own in a contest with the Mexican musician. His execution is thoroughly artistic and finished. Mr. Fred Loomis was heard in a baritone solo, “Thy Sentinel Am I.” It was rendered with the full, melodious quality of tone for which his voice is noted. Mr. Perry Ingalls played Hartman’s difficult cornet solo, “Lebewohl,” and covered himself with honor. This gentleman has great skill as a performer, and plays with a subtle expression that charms his hearers. Miss O. Schellschmidt, whose name was on the programme, was unable to sing on account of a severe cold. The orchestra concluded with part third of the programme, which embraced an overture by Koler Bela, Strauss’s entrancing “Thousand-and-one Night” waltzes, and a potpourri by Kiesler. A concert like the above is a credit to the musical interest of the city, and the City Band should be heard ofteu.

Hotel Arrivals. Occidental Hotel: George B. Davis, Dayton: A. B. Hall, Cincinnati; Edward Reistner, Kokomo: H. W. Hawley, Huntington: C. J. Brown, Muncie; T. D. Cravens, Bloomington; John Hines, Noblesville. Bates House: W. G. McManis, Danville; E. L. Killen, N. C. Bennett, New Albany; James H. Evans, William C. Evans, James B. Parker, Columbus; Benjamin F. Walker, Niagara; John Hurd, Bridgeport; J. H. Marsh, Boston; O. Gottschall, Dayton; Miss Annie Thrawley, Knights town. Grand Hotel: R. S. Bone, Franklin; G. Ibaeh and wife, Huntington; P. H. McCormick, Columbus; H. M. Shull, Franklin; E. J. Huber, Columbus; C. Murdoch, Michigan City; C. E. Busby and lady, Lebanon; W. J. Kelly, Dawson Mayer, New York; Henry A. Peed, ’ Franklin; R. T. Hazelrigg, Greensburg; John W. Buskirk, Bloomington; W. J. Wood, Terre Haute. Death of Dr. Mansur 11. Wright. Dr. Mansur H. Wright died at his residence, No. 230 North Pennsylvania street, yesterday, after a long illness. The Doctor was born at Milton, Wayne county, this State, on March 27,1835, nnd came to this city when only three years old, in October, 1838. Ilis schooling was chiefly in this city, at the old Marion County Seminary. He afterwards studied medicine with his stepfather, the late Dr. Parry, and graduated at the age of twenty-two at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He immediately entered upon the practice of his profession in this city, continuing for twelve years, when, in consequence of a severe throat affection, he discontinued the practice, and entered into mercantile and manufacturing pursuits. For a timo he was engaged in the manufacture of terracotta, fire-clay and stoneware at Brazil, and afterward conducted a large pork business at Columbus, Ind., from which he retired about nine years ago. After that for several years ho conducted a grease-rendering establishment west of the river, and has more recently been in the dipping business with the 1., B. & W. railroad. In 1854 he iharried Miss Van Doren, daughter of Dr. Van Doren, and she and two children, the eldest a daughter, Mrs. F. K. Dunn, of Chicago, and a son, fifteen years old, survive him. For five years the Doctor Ims been afflicted with diabetes. During the past few weeks he has had pulmonary consumption which has, perhaps, hastened his death. He was a man of great good nature, always pleasant and engnging and greatly attached to his friends. He bore his long illness uncomplainingly and with great resignation and had for some time anticipated the end. State Teachers* Association. The thirty-ninth annual session of tho State Teachers’ Association of Indiana will meet in this city to-morrow and continue Dec. 30 and 31. All indications point to a very large attendance, as never before have so many rooms been engaged at the hotels for such an occasion. Tho headquarters of the association will be at the Grand Hotel, where rooms are already engaged for Hon. John P. Wickersbatn, ex Superintendent of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania; Hon. James B. Angell, president of the Michigan University, and Prof. W. H. Elson, chairman of executive committee of the State Teachers' Association, and a large number of prominent educators of the State. Nearly all the schoolbook publishers of the country will be represented at the meeting. Parlor No 2 will be the headquarters of tho executive committee. SIcAU Mission Meetings. Rev. and Mrs. Newell will visit Indianapolis this week in the interest of a branch organization of the McAll Mission, Paris, to be formed here. There will be a meeting at the Tabernacle Church, on Thursday night, to be addressed by them. On Sunday morning Mr. Newell will speak at tho First Baptist and Meridian street churches, aud at night a union service cf all evangelical churches in the city will be held in the Second Presbyterian Church. On Monday afternoon, a week from to day, a reception will

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be given Mr. and Mrs. Newell at the residence of Hon. John J. Cooper, Treasurer of State, on North Pennsylvania street, at which an opportunity will be given all persona interested of making the acquaintance of Mr. and Mrs. NewelL TUB WAR ON LANG. Another Rmnor to the Effect that lie Is To Be Immediately Removed. The saloon-keepers are again making a vigorous howl for the removal of Superintendent Lang. The raid made on them for violating the law on Christmas has “stirred up the animals,” and through Statesman Coy the demand has again been made that either Murphy or Lang must go. “It i3 claimed that there was discrimination in the arrests that were made,” said an official in a position to know the inside facts, to a Journal reporter, last night, “and complaint is made especially because the Grand Hotel was raided, and the Bates House wa3 not. The Grand contributed $250 to the Democratic campaign fund, and supposed that this would entitle it to protection against police interference with its business. Since the arrest on Christina* day thoy have complained vigorously. Saloonkeepers, generally, have joined in the demand for the removal of the superintendent, who seems to think that the enforcement of the law means the enforcement of the law. A conference between Commissioner Murphy and John J. Cooper was held on Saturday. Cooper told Murphy that Lang would have to be removed or there would have to be a change in the board. Mr. Murphy is said to have promised that a change should be made, and was told by Mr. Cooper that it must be done at once. The threat is now held over the head of Mr. Murphy that if he does not vote for Lang’s removal at once, he will be deposed from the board when the successor of Morrison is elected. You may depend upon it, now, something will be done within the next three or four days.” “The change of superintendents means a change of policy—that the laws shall not be enforced against saloon keepers?” “That is just what it means, and means, further, that Mr. Murphy has consented to the sacrifice of Langto save himself.” “Did Lang act under instructions from the Commissioners in making the raid on Christmas day?” “I understand that no special instructions were given. When John Frenzel was a member of the board there was a standing ruie that all laws should be enforced; but there was what was known as a higher law—that is, the superintendent was required to inquire of the Commissioners, on all extraordinary occasions, if there were any special instructions. I understand that Lang asked Mr. Murphy if there were any special instructions for Christmas, and was told that there were not. So he gave orders to the men to enforce the saloon laws on Christmas. They obeyed by arrestiug every- saloon-keeper that they found selliug liquor on that day, and this will be the cause of his removal. I know what lam talking about now. He will be removed within the next three or four days, or Mr. Murphy will be deposed from the board. “Who will be chosen as Lang’s successor?” “Either Mike Fitehey, or Tim Clarke, the turnkey.” E. C. REGER'S ABSENCE. Ilis Wife Says She Knew He Was Going Away and that He Will Return.

The friends of E. C. Reger, the merchant tailor, who abandoned his business and left the city, without telling anyone where he was going, on last Tuesday, claim that he will soon return, and that his strange conduct will be satisfactorily explained. Mrs. Reger, the missing man’s wife, to whom he was married only a short time ago, was seen by a Journal reporter at the residence of her mother, at the corner of Bates and Pine streets, last evening, and she stated that her husband would return soon. “He has simply givea up his business here,” she said, “and has gone elsewhere to get a position. He has not made any assignment, but has given up the business, which is in the name of his mother. Ho will be back in ten days, aud will make everything clear to his triends.” ‘‘Did,he not leave very unexpectedly?” “He did not feel that it was necessary to tell anybody his business. I knew that he was going.” “Have you heard from him since he left?” “I do not expect to hear from him for two or three days yet. He will be back within ten days from the time he left.” It is stated by friends of Mr. Reger that a telegram has been received ‘from him since the publication of the reports regarding his strange departure from the city, saying that he had gone to St. Louis, and would locate there permanently. This Week’s Amusements. The attraction at the Grand Opera-house the first part of this week will be Shook & Collier's Union-square company in the romantic French drama, “A Prisoner for Life,” followed, for the last three nights, with New Year’s day and Saturday matinees, by Bartley Campbell’s great spectacular play, “Clio.” Patti Rosa, the soubrette star, will be the attraction at English’s tho latter part of the week, in “Zip" aud “Bob,” and the theater will remain closed tho first three nights. Draper's “Uncle Tommers” will be at the Museum all week, and Ida Siddons’s female minstrels at the Zoo Theater. Country Boys in Trouble. The day before Christmas Mike Nichter, a young man employed on the farm of John Losey, near the northeastern limits of the city, sold to Henry Shupe and William Grathwohl twelve sacks of grain and a bolo of hay belonging to Losey. Tho grain and hay were delivered to the purchasers after (lark. The theft was not discovered by Losey until Saturday. Yesterday Nichter was arrested on the charge of petit larceny, while Shupe and Grathwohl wero taken into custody for receiving stolen goods. Sudden Death nf an Old Resident. James Arnold, one of the pioneer citizens of the county, liviug six miles west of the city, died suddenly yesterday afternoon. He was apparently in good health, and was walking about the house, when suddenly he dropped into a chair, and when members of the family reached his side it was found that he was dead. Ho was sixty five years old, and had lived in the house where his death occurred forty years. The Collector's Warble. Ich habe das Zo'lnaus in diesev Stadt, It’ gollector of customs I am, I mistooked a gouncilman for a flat Und ich bin ein sehr trauriger clam. Ira Lauterbaeh hab ich mein Strnmpf vevloren Und ohue Strumpf geh’ ich nicht Heim D rum (ring ich wieder nach Lauterbaeh hin, Und kauf mir ein Strumpf fur mein Bein. Jame Iligby, a brakeman ou the Big Four road. hafl a hand severely crushed while coupling cars at (greensburg, yesterday. He was brought to his homo in this city. The annual Sunday-school Christmas tide festival of Holy InnoceDts’ Church, Fletcher avenue, is to be held this evening at 7 o'clock. The Sunday-school of the English Lutheran Church will give its Christmas entertainment this evening.

MORE ROOM FOR DEMOCRATS. Two Mail-Carriers Dismissed for Fighting —Afiairs at the Postoffice. Yesterday, during the morning delivery, a fight took place in the postoffice between two of the carriers—J. E. Armstead and Elijah Eddy. The quarrel arose over a letter which Armstead had thrown upon Eddy's table, and which the latter refused to take, though it was directed to a mimber on his route. Several blows passed before the combats could be separated. A few minutes later Postmaster Jones served notice of discharge upon both the men, though everyone in the office who had seen the fight, interceded for Armstead, and showed him clearly that Eddy was the aggressor. Both the men are Republicans, and the opportunity for killing two birds with one stone and creating vacancies to be filled by Democrats was too good to be lost From the suddenness with which the notices of discharge were served, the inference is that Postmaster Jones has these discharges in blank and fills them up with a single flourish of his gray goose-quill. Eddy’s discharge is in the nature of a retribution. He will be remembered as the offensive partisan who,a few weeks ago,detected young Noe, the first Democrat appointed to a place as carrier, ;n the act of opening letters. In this view of the case, Eddy’s discharge will serve as an awful example. That such a wrangle should take place between carriers is not to be wondered at. Under tho present reform administration nearly everything in the office is at sixes and sevens. The carriers feel that they have no certain tenure upon their places, and are liable to discharge at any moment, upon any pretext, upon (as in the case of Henry Sterns) any sort of trumped up evidence and without being allowed a word in their defense. This state of affairs breeds dissatisfaction, multiplies disturbing elements and impairs the efficiency of the force. During the last week of Postmaster Wildman’s term 137 pieces of mail matter were returned to tho dead letter office at Washington. Now the average number of pieces returned each week is said to average 450. Besides this, there are a large number of letters that come to the office with the name of tho writer on the envelope, and tho request to “return in ten dav3 if not called for.” Once a week, during Mr. Wildman’s term, such letters were got together and returned to their writers. Tho number of such letters now returned each week is more than double what it was then. This would not be the case if there was proper management. The carriers are not now, as then, forced to take these letters and by repeated trials, on various routes, made to find the persons to whom they are addressed. The money-order department is now managed in such a way as to drive to distraction business people to whom time is valuable. Formerly there were two windows for the accommodation of the public; one at which orders were received and paid, and another at which they were issued. Now everybody has to dance attendance at a single window. This is not on account of any lack of force, as there are now four clerks in this department, while during Mr. Wildman’3 term there were but three. The stamp window is still “under the stairway, ’’the darkest corner in the office.

Judge Coburn’s Removal. To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal: While in St. Paul, I learned that John Coburn had been suspended, which you have, of course, noticed. I think you will find in this good cause to strike hard this sort of civil-service reform. I was much surprised at tho order—not at the fact that it had been tried, for the tools of the Northern Pacific railroad have been working energetically for months to have him removed. He ha3 been very popular with the people, and has caused the above-named monopoly some trouble, and still more remains in store. Three judges— Henry N. Blake, J. Conger, and John Coburn—have now, in five years, been removed in this district, and with little foundation for any grievance, save the grasping meanness of this road. A large number of the territorial officials are its minions, and the desire to possess all has caused the suspension. Since last spring W. T. Sanders, J. K. Toole and some fellows in this place have done their utmost to have tho Judge removed. Without regard to the fact as to whether a federal judge can bo removed they did not find anything on which to base the desired charges. And there are none. The people and the Republican paper here stand up for him. But the people of a Territory are little better than nobodies in this respect They have no influence in the selection of their officers. Only a few weeks ago a plan I once suggested was carried out; that we might forestall any charges by placing on record the wishes of the business people of this district. A huge petition was sent in to Attorney-general Garland. I suggested to the Judce last spring that this attempt would be made and to prepare himself. He, as soon as this expression of popularity had been sent, wrote to Jerry M. Wilson, of Washington, D. C., and asked him to see Garland and find out the condition of this business. This request was answered by Wilson since October—some time in November —and Wilson stated that ho had seen Garland and talked the matter over and that Garland said that not only had no charges been filed or ever heard of, but that he was pleased, etc., at this manifestation of the people’s faith in adecent man, and sojon; and, also, that if any charges should be preferred ho would instantly inform Judge Coburn of the fact and give him an opportunity to refute them. Since this letter these alleged charges have been made. The Judge wrote a letter to Garland requesting that these charges be sent him, so that ho might prepare to meet them. This letter has not yet been answered, and Garland claims, in a dispatch to the papers, that he sent them; that the Judge had them and might make them public if he so desired. This is false ail over. Now the meanness of the thiDg is this: The Judge is (charged) indicted, tried, convicted, executed, and allowed no chance to defend himself, or answer in any way. It has been fourteen days since this suspension was made public, yet the charges have not been made public, nor will they be. The only thing I have heard is that he is an “offensive partisan.” If the charges are good let us have them. The Judge’s character is too well known to you to need any eulogiutn of mine. He is still tho same. It is a shameless piece of work to thus stab a man at auj' time in the back. They think by this work to b'iud the eyes of all by trying to make the world believe that the Judge dare no publish the charges. Let Mr. Garland publish them. Judge Coburu has never seen them. Whether ho is removed or not, and no matter what kind of a man his successor may be, thus to leave a man in the dark and defenseless is to ali decent men, of any party, an outrage which deserves a severe rebuke. Our press here is too distant, being entirely local in its influence, to affect this affair as it should. Right in your city, where ho come from, where he is known, is the place to raise the row. The absurdity of the situation will more readily strike you than others who are not so well posted in regard to his career and are less conversant with public afiairs. The secret of the affair is this: A suit would have to be decided in this term of the Supreme Court, next month, which involves the title to millions of acre3of land held by the Northern Pacific railroad. To decide this requires two judges. There is one fairly decent judge beside Coburn, and they would have certainly put a quietus on this grasping monopoly’s operations. In spite of all such villainous efforts to defeat justice and sway the very prop of the idly swinging scales, the project is doomed. Indiana, with her thirteen congressmen; most of whom, no doubt, are good mon, can have more influence upon the destinies of Montana than can the partly-fledged members from its own alkali deserts. Here we are powerless. We can’t reach civilization, except in the mails, and they arc rather slow. Uoosier. Miles City,' M TANARUS., Dec. 19. Brides of the Church. St. Louis, Dec. 27.—At the Convent of tho Sacred Heart, the solemn ceremonies attendant upon the admission of thirteen young ladies to

that institution were performed to-day. Os this number, three took the last solemn vows, from which they can never be released; four took the first vows, and six were admitted as novices. The ceremonies „ were performed by \ icar-general Brady, of St. Louis, assisted by Fathers Reardon and Delancej*, of Chicago. Among the young ladies were Miss Dora Foley, of Omaha; Mis* E. Welsh and Mary Clanev, of Chicago, and Josephiue McEnnis, of this city. Emory Storrs's Insurance. Chicago, Dec 26.—When Emory A. Storrs, the lawyer andforator, died, a few months ago, it was generally understood that his wife had been left penniless, and a movement was started to present her with a monetary testimonial, but a few weeks ago a policy for $20,000 in the Equitable Life Insurance Company of New York was found among bis papers. Not a cent of premium had been paid upon it, however, and the company’s local managers refused an adjustment of the claim. Storrs's friends then submitted the matter to the eeneral offices in New York, but the latter sustained the local office. The wording of the policy presented a fine “legal question.’’ It provided for the payment of an annual premium and the receipt was annexed, but with the amount paid blank. The collectors of tho company had time and again called upon Mr. Stori’s to obtain something on account, but without success. The company, however, had never renounced or canceled the policy, and eminent lawyers held that upon thi3 fact the widow couid recover, and that, moreover, the wording of the policy implied that'the premium had been paid. Finally, the company offered a payment of SIO,OOO, and yesterday the offer v.as accepted. Murdered by an Unsuccessful Rival. Kansas City, Dec. 27.—Christmas night Frank Vaughn was married to ElizA Swope. Immediately after the ceremony, while Vaughn and his wife were standing at a window, they were fired at from the roadside, the ball grazing Vaughn’s head. It was thought the shot was fired by Abraham Nave, who had threatened that if Miss Swope did not marry him sho should marry no one. Last night Nave visited the Vaughns and said the reports of the Christmas affair worried his mother, and asked that Vaughn and wife accompany him to his home and deny that they suspected him. This morning they started on horseback. When half the journey was completed, Nave rode up and shot Vaughn dead. He then rode home, and upon the approach of tho officers killed himself by shooting. Another New Comet. Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 27.—Professor Swift, of this city, last evening received a telegram from Professor Brooks, of Phelps, announcing the discovery of another comet. It is in the constellation of Aquila, which in the early evening is low in the southwest. The new comet is situated about 6° south of Alpha, and is described as “brightest,” and having a slow easterly motion. This discovery secures to Professor Brooks the second Warner prize of S2OO for 1885. National Lodge of Independent Nailers. Wheeling, W. Va., Dec. 27.—The independdent nailers and feeders of the Ohio valley, including all workmen at tho manufacturers’ 17-cent scale, met here this afternoon and organized a national lodge, with J. Wetzel, president; M. Martin and R. Graham, vicepresidents; J. Coleman, treasurer. Branches are expected to be established at Chicago, Terro Haute and elsewhere as fast as possible. Even Back of His Neck. Evansville Journal. The blush of shame ought to mantle Cleveland's cheeks when he reads Judge Coburn’s remarks. Ladies’ Waukenpliasts. A stock of genuine hand stitched—no imitations —of these celebrated button shoes, just received. Will give perfect comfort. C. Fnedgen, 21 North Pennsylvania street. yKtna Building. rrnn ruri m miimi a——ta—m——■ Merry Christmas. Please don’t forgot that wo have many articles suitable for Christmas, among which are plated table ware, pearl, ivory and buck handle carvers in cases, pearl and ivory handle knives, fruit knives, nut picks, ladies’ scissors and toilet sets in cases. Henley rink and club skates, and satchels at reduced prices. Call and get your money’s worth. Hildebrand & Fugate, 35 South Meridian street. SAVE YOUR MONEY And buy a useful Now Year's Present and one that will last a lifetime. WHAT SHALL IT BE? A PIANO or ORGAN! At Prices and Terras we offer, EVERY FAMILY can afford a first-class instrument. mPFAMICOL 82 and 84 N. Pennsylvania St. LOAN! We have some private and trust funds to loan on Indianapolis improved property at a low rate of interest and charges. C. F. SAYLES, 73 East Market Street.

FT XT' TP TT T HOLIDAY PRESENTS Fine Towels, Table Cloths, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Cashmere and Silk Mufflers, Llankets, Comforts, Underwear, etc., at LOWEST PRICES in llio city. W. C. YANARSDEL & CO., 54 West Washington Street. (Bates House.) NEW YEAR’S CARDS; WE H..VVE THEM! INDIANA PAPER CO., 21 East Maryland Street.: - —rn wi.wim —ll.— UNDERTAKERS.! PLAUSnSTER & HOMMOWN, 72 North Illinois Street. | r^TcKhonl T a4l^ LTLvxua * CARPETS, RUGS, HASSOCKS,; % Lace Curtains, Portieres, Window Shades, 7 1 Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc. A.. L.WRIGHT & CO., H West Washington Street.

Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot ba sold in competition with the multitude of low-test, short-weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. 106 \\ all Street, N. Y. WE STILL Have a large stock of goods suitable lor NEW MSJBESRI & Wal^, JEWELERS, 12 E. Washington Sfc. JAC. METZGER l C® 30 and 32 East Maryland St. ESTABLISHED 1577. HEADQUARTERS OF.THE VERY EEST Domestic aod Imported Goods in Mitel We sell to the Trade and to Families our unexcelled^ TAFEL BEER,Lager Beer in Patent Stopper Bottles, Old Time Alay' Carling’s London Ale, Porter and Half-and-half,* Budweiser Sfc. Louis Beer. Imported Bass Palo Ale. “ Guinness Extra Stout, * 4 Hunyadi W ater. " Fiiedrichshall Bitter Water, “ Apollinaris Water, “ Ginger Ale. Dcmestic Ginger Ale, “ Seltzer Water in Siphons, “ Hathorn Water, “ Congress Water. CHEBOYGAN WATER, For which we are Sole Agents. Goods delivered free to any part of the city. Telephone 407. JAC. METZGER k CO. KUHN & RHODES. C|OjA|L : 13 Virginia Avenue. Telephone 213, Madison Avenue and Ray Street GRAND HOTEL, INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Passenger olevator and all modern convenience*! Leading Hotel of the city, and strictly first-clae*. Rates, #2.50, $3 and $3.50 per day, the latter prio* udading bath. GEO. F. PFINdST. Proprietor.