Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 January 1891 — Page 8

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1891.

ing ! ? ncss tion REMNANTS.

That is what those arc remnants of words. We oiler remnants: In Silks, Satins, Brocades. Velvets, short and useful lengths of Dres3 Goods in colored and black. Prints and Ginghams, Ribbons and Laces, Linens and Sheetings, Tickings and Muslins. Flannels and Cloths. Odds and ends in Gloves and Underwear. Small lots Xapkius, Towels. Odd sizes in Cloak and Jerseys. Lace Curtains, Corsets. Millinery Goods, Trimmings. OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE. L S. AYRES & CO. ART EMPORIUM. Telephone Ko. 500. We have nearly two thousand of the cabinet size alone of Soule's Photograps in stock. Call and look them over at our table devoted to this interesting collection. Catalogues of 10,000 subjects, 10 cents. H. IIEEER & CO., iZ South Meridian Street. - NE BOOKS. THE STRANGE FRIEND OF TITO GIL. J-rom the bfauishof Peiirodo Alarcon. TranslAtwt by Francis Parr $1.00 A LEGISLATIVE HANDl'.OO Jv-Kelatinjr to thf Preparation of Statutes. By Ash ton It. Willard 1.50 A MOUY OF MY HOUSE. HyGoorgeEllWBiiger 1.50 THE LIGHT OF THE WOULD AND OTHER fcEItAlONa. 13 j Phillip Urook 1.75 FOR PALE BY THE BOWED-MERRILL CO 9 & 1 1 West Washington St A TKESS CLUB ORGANIZED Newspaper People of the City Have a Social Center Around Which They Can Gather. At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon twenty or more newspaper writers, of this city, met at the Grand Hotel for the purpose of organizing the Press Club of Indianapolis. Mr. Morris Ross, of tho News, was made temporary chairman, and Mr. Charles Dennis, of tho Journal, tempory secretary. Mr. J. P. Dunn, of tho committee chosen some time since for the purpose, reported a constitution, Tvhich; with one or two slight changes, was adopted. The question arising as to whether women actually employed in newspaper work would bo eligible to membership was soon settled, the vote in favor of the recognition of the ladies on equal terms being in the affirmative by a very decided majority. There were twenty-three persons at the meeting to append their signatures to the constitution, and the names of a dozen or more not present were voted to be admitted as charter members upon their signing the document. Officers for the ensuing year were then elected as follows: President-William Fortune. . First Vioe-preaident William A. Wilkins. . Second Vice-president Hilton U. Brown. Third Vice-rresident J. IL Jeup. t . Treasurer Jacob 1 Dunn. Financial Secretary Iiusscl M. Seeds. recording Secretary Charles Dennis. Librarian W. R. Williams. Directors 8. E. Mors. Morrte Ross, II. S. New, Cornelius Mayer, F. L. l'urdy. The meeting was characterized by the greatest harmony and interest, as for a long time the necessity of an organization of this character has been keenly felt by newspaper workers. The persons eligible to membership are of live classfs: 1. Persons connected with the press Jn Indianapolis or elsewhere in the State as editors, reporters, proprietors, publishers, or regular paid contributors or correspondents. 2. Kesident editors and regular paid correspondents of journals published in other large cities, a. Artists employed in the newspaper profession. 4. Authors of books of original matter published for general circulation and persons regularly engaged in literary pursuits. The active membership is limited to one hundred, and non-resident members shall possess all the qualifications of active members save as to residence in Indianapolis, which latter only may vote and hold olhce. The Chicago Press Club, now one of the most successful in the country, organized with only sixteen charter members, and under its constitution women are not received into membership. The Press Club of Indianapolis begins with tho following signatures to its constitution, as follows: Morns Ross, Charles Denni9. W. A. Wilkins, D. T. Praiijg. Charles A. Layman. James P. Hornaday. Meredith Nicholson, Myron R. Stowell. V IL Williams. Hilton U. ljrown, Kussel M. Seeds. Geo. K. Trask, Harry S. New, Wiu. H. ICavlor, J. P. Dunn, J. B. Jeup, Cornelius Mayer, R. A. McMurra, Charles IL Lane, KushpII D. Robinson, ErneHt P. Ilicknell. W. H. Illodgett. W. K. Land is, Gid. !l. Thompson. James Whitcomb Piley, Wrm. Fortune. P. L. Purdy, lien A. Eaton, T. E. Smiley, Miss Laura A. Smith and W. L. Wilson. YEUI GOOD SHOWING. An Increase la the Year's Duslneas of the Clearing-House. The aggregato business of the Indianapolis clearing-house for tho past year shows a large increase over that of 1SS9. For 1600 the monthly clearances and balances wero as follows: Clearances. Ealancta. January $20,02,SS2.6a $2,1140,977.10 February.... lfi.U30,49S.37 1.;97,G'J.".47 Jlarcli 17,11,730.01 1,7 17.1C,G :3 ArriL..: 15.t;&115.SJ 1, 1559.4 71.C2 May 1 5.715.1 Ot!.GS 1,539,315.53 June lt;.HK,764.3J 1.012,050.23 July 17,97-J,34.09 2,'J50,352.K5 August 10,11 l.Ttii.lG 1,5(H.15G.32 September... 1G,7:7,-GG.G4 1,93(,017.G(J October U,1S",471.47 2,31G,G5.S1 November... l,:i5G,aJG.t.3'J 1.7SG.148.72 December. .M lb,17i?,10G.7S 1,837,832.80 TotaL $21 1,1 27,354.73 S?22, 482,730.43 The total clearances for 1SS0 were s $203,872,540.41, which is less by 7,254,50. than the total of this year. Import for the Year. The duties on imports collected here by Surveyor llilderbrand from Jan. 1 to Dec. 21 amounted to $1S3,C9.S0; duties on bonded 0 I Marriage Llcene. Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to George Koritzer and Emma Dipman, Mordecai E. Jordan and Ida Huddlesou, William M. IJeeson and Ella Boleu, Jamos W. White and Mary L. Fartlow, Frank L. Pettia and Lizzie A. Waff. Thomas J. McClnr and Tillio Wampler. Preston Litton and Maggie Hollister, L. Dor&ey Hammond and Emma I J. Williams Louis K. Ascher and Alice Bailey, Edward Dalby and Emma lkcker, Klass Stienstra and Laura JtucV, George E. Spencer aud Lizzie. Cunningham. Ada MatbU aud Jennie liolliugsworth. Grant Zimmerman and Orenetti Pitts, William L. Perrott and Lavinia Harper, William T. I'laU' and Mary L. fcpuhr. New hat-racks at Win. L. Elder.

goods in warehouse Dec. St, lbfO, $4,CS0; total, SlC0.719.S0; number of packages received, CL31S; number of cais handled, 703.

TEACHERS AND SCIENTISTS

Tbe State's Proposed Exhibit at tbe Columbian Fair Calls for Attention. Distribution of Revenue Causes a Warm De late Aniens the Friends of City and ' Country Schools Academy of Science. TEACHERS OF THE STATE. Tbe Columbian rir and Kesolutlons as to Various School Matter. The State Teachers' Association was addressed, yesterday morning, by President J. II. Smart and Professor Hamilton, of Purdue University, and by Commissioner Martindale(on the subject of Indiana's exhibit at the world's fair. The tenor of their remarks was to show the importance of the State having a creditable exhibit, and by Judge Martindale some idea was given of what the fair commissioners would expect from Indiana. The following resolutions, offered by President Smart, were unanimously adopted: Whereas, We believe that a full and adequate representation of the material and educational resources of Indiana at the Columbian Exposition will redound to tho honor and glory of the State; be it Kesolved, That wo join the Indiana commissioners in impressing the General Assembly with the necessity of making the proper appropriation for this purpose. . Resolved, That we pledge our hearty co-opera-tiou, to the end that our educational condition and progress shall be represented in such manner a to gratify the just pride that our people repose in them. If. L. Hamilton, of Huntington, when the association resumed its regular order of proceedings, read a paper on "Civics," iu which the argument was put forth that the young should be taught in those principles of government which stimulate patriotism. It was maintained that the imperative duty of every citizen is to vote. Tbe discussion was led by Mr. Hogne, of Mishawaka. and. Mr. McClnre, of Erookville. A report from tho committee to consider bhngiug into the association the college professors' and high-school, village and couuty teachers' organizations was submitted. The College Association, however, had adjourned, and it was therefore thought advisable, which was aone, to defer the matter until the next annual meetings. The committee on school legislation submitted a report recommending the extension and more accurate definition of powers of the State Board of - Education, with tho addition of three county superintendents as members of the board; the removal of the present limit oi 25 cents on each $100 of assessed nronertv for local tuition Durnoses. and the passage of a compulsory education I law. l he committee protested-ogainst any legislation having in view a diversion of any part of tho school funds to other purposes. Tho recommendations and protest met with general approval and were concurred in. Miss Cropsey, of this city, next read a paper on "Fricbora Education of Man," pointing out the leading principles of the system as she had, in her experience, observed them, iirmly established. She argued for simultaneous development of the mental, moral and physical natures of pupils, aud proclaimed her belief that pure religion should be taught in the schools. Miss Baylor, of Wabash, and Miss Gary, of Brookvillo. led the disenssion of the ideas presented. Before the close of the morning session resolutions were passed approving the school savings bank system, calling for State provision of free text-books ana for the passage of a comnulsory education law. The afternoon was occupied with a debate on what should bo a proper distribution of the school revenues between city and rural school corporations. R. A. Ogg. of Greeucastle, J. N. Study, of Kichmond, and L. II. Jones, of Indianapolis, argued against any proposed change from the present basis of distribution to one of enrollment, and J. W. Denny, of Randolph county: E. G. Machan, of Lagrange, and State Superintendent LaFollette supported the other side. The debaters wero grouped, three city school superintendents against three county and . ex-county superintendents, showing tho well-defined line of difference. Each side maintained that, under the system it opposed, one would bo just as prone to take abnormally largo enumerations in order to secure a large share in the distribution. The discussion elicited the fact that Jeffersonville, with eleven thousand population, has a school enumeration of six thousand, or about the same as Richmond, which has a population of about seventeen thousand. Each speaker had ten minutes in which to express bis views, and, beyond showing that the present method is liable to abuse and is much abused, both in cities and townships, the debate had no direct effect. Many others participated in the general discussion, and the association adjourned. . The Department Organizations. -Tho village and country school teachers were addressed during the afternoon by Prof. P. S. Baker, of DePauw, on "Elementary Science in Common Schools." He believed some science should be taught as a means of inculcating a love of truth, and stimulating the student to greater attention by creating a thirst for knowledge. The speakers appointed to discuss the subject were not present, and a general discussion ensued. Mrs. Marietta H. Dunn, of New Cumberland, followed with a paper entitled, "What Instruction Shall Be given in English Grammar!" Miss Emma Butler, of Warsaw, and others led in the general remarks on the same subject. The meeting then adjourned. The High-school teachers began their session of the day with a paper by P. V. Vorhis, of Hagerstowu, on "Whom Shall tho High-school Graduate!" Tho discussion turned on unity In tho course of schools. Dr. Jordan, of the State University, taking a prominent part. It was suggested that an etlort at unity be made by requesting the Stato Board of Education to prepare questions for high-schools' graduations, and to urge their use by all tho high-schools in the State. Edward H. Griggs, of the State University, read a paper on "English in the High-school," showing a thorough grasp of tho subject. After a general discussion, tho session adjournod. ACADK31Y OF SCIENCE. It Elects Officer and Completes Its Pro gramme of Papers. The Indiana Academy of Science, when it convened yesterday morning, in its second day's session, exhibited a notable lack of numbers compared with those of tho previous day. but there was apparently no loss of enthusiasm among the faithful who remained. Tho election of officers for the ensuing year was soon dispatched, there being no changes except a moving np of vice-presidents by reason of the retirement of Dr. Mcndenhall from the presidency. The otlicers now are as follows: President O. I Hay, Butler University. First Vice-president J. C. Campbell, Wabash College. Second Vice-president J. C. Arthur, Turdue University. Third Vice-president W. A. Jioycs, Rose Polytechnic Institute. Secretary Amos W. Ilutler, Urookvillo. Treasurer O. P. Jenkins, DePauw University. Prol. Arthur, at the conclusion of the election, read a paper on "Accelerating Germination." He gave as results of experiments that 6ccds soaked five minutes in water heated to 125 or ICO3 assured the best results. One of the most interesting papers of tho morning was Prof. C. H. Gilbert's "Ghost Fishes." The eyes of these lishes, ho said, are silvery white, the bodies transparent. It was Jong believed that they were simply tho young of somo species, aud not a species in themselves. Two yeara ago, while Prof. Gilbert had charge of the United States scientitic explorations on the Pacitic coast, ho investigated the ghost fishes. He found that as they grew older they became smaller, instead of larger. They bocamo smaller, more opaque, and at last were solid little tishes. They then began to grow larger again, and coruo to be what is known as the huly-lisb, a handsome and very common species in the Pacitic. Professor Jenkins exhibited specimens of beautifully colored fishes collected in the Sandwich Islands, and Professor Evermann f;ave a history of many new species found n the Gulf of California W. S. Blatchley, of Term Haute, read several short papers. One of Xhcso gave 103 as tho number vi dif

ferent kinds of butterflies in Indiana. Dr. David S. Jordan gave it as his belief that tho greater struggle for existence in cold waters has caused more extensive differentiation of ppecies'of fishes and greater development. Prof. W. L. Bryan, of the State University, road a paper on "Distinction of Distance by Touch." Tho lirri paper of tho afternoon was by Mr. Amos W. Butler, of Brookville, on Kange of the Evening Grosbeak iu the Winter of lcMX).-7 This was followed, by the samo writer, by a paper on "Tho Carolina Parrakeet." This bird, which sixty years ago was numerous in Indiana, Hying in tlocka like blackbirds, has wholly disappeared, and has been, with tbe exception of a few specimens in southern Indiana, about 1S5S, unknown in their former habitat since 1840. Mr. Butler acknowledged his indebtedness to Prof. John Collett and others for information concerning these birds. Prof. Evermann spoke of the "Fishes of the Wabash." The said tho Wabash basin is well supplied with fishes, and the number known as belonging to it and its tributaries is greater than of any river basin in tbe country, the species numbering between 135 and 140. He spoke of the Tippecanoe river as having proved to be one of the most interesting streams of the basin in this regard, and that the ponds, bayous and sloughs of the lower Wabash still offered a choice field for exploration. Prof. Charles Gilbert remarked that the Wabash basin had been better explored than any in tho country. Prof. S. G. Evans read a paper on "Distribution and Habits of thoArgynnis Diana," a species of butterfly, and Prof. Wm. Bryan submitted a paper on "Researches on Reaction Time." A few other brief papers were read and the academy adjourned mum ' STATISTICS FROM OFFICIALS. Marital Ties Dissolved During the Tear, with Comparative Statements. According to the reports received by William A. Peelle, jr., chief of the Bureau of Statistics, seventy-seven counties reported 1,721 divorces during 1S90, showing an increase over 18S9 of SOD, as during the latter year 80 counties reported 1,412 divorces. Estimating upon this basis, the entire 92 counties of the State would give a total of 1.C23 in 1SS0 and 2,050 in 1S00. Of tho number reported in 18S9 there were 1,019 granted to wives and 803 to husbands. The causes were: Abandonment, 404; cruelty, 325; failure to provide, 200; drunkenness; 131; adultery, 113, and other causes 121. Of the number reported in 1800 there were 1,236 granted to wives and 4S5 to husbands. The causes were: Abandonment, 544;;cruelty, 3T3; failure to provide, 189; adultery, 185; drunkennesSi 142; other causes, 308, In 1SS7 the divorces reported by lifty-nine counties wero 1,034, the total estimate for the State being 1,61 In 18SS the number reported by fifty-six counties was 1.0G5, and the total estimate 1,748, making the total reported during the last four years 5,232, and the total estimated for the entire State 7,039. Congress, in 1887, made an appropriation for the purpose of investigating the subject of divorce and for the collection of statistics in all tho States of the Union. The report for twenty years from 1807 to 1SSG, inclusive showed that Indiana is credited with 25,193 divorces. If to this number is added the number of divorces granted during the past four years, the grand total of divorces in this State for twenty-four years past will be 32,232. Comparing, the nnmber of marriages in the State during the past five years with divorces, the latter

were over 10 per cent, of the marriages. , 1 ho report recommends legislation preventing criminals, paupers and feeble-minded persons from marrying, and says that from whatever point of observation the subject, oi divorce is viewed it is iruittui ot convictions that laws more severely discriminating in matters of marriage and divorce are required in Indiana. Figures from the State Board of Health. Tho total number of deaths from all' causes reported to the State Board of Health for tho year 1890 wero14,659. Adding -to this number the still births the total will bo 15,707. Tho total numbei of births for the year is 34,026, of which 17,491 were males and 15.5G3 females. 672 colored and 843 still births. There were 371 twin births, four triplets, and C07 were illegitimate. Ihe' marriages reported for the year ending Sept. 80 were 18,646, or 200 less than in 18S9. Of this number 18,263 were between white people and SS3 colored; 17,098 'grooms and 17,386 brides wero Americans, 1,189 grooms and 818 brides foreign born. The nationalities of 359 grooms and 442 brides were not reported. Thero were 328 grooms and 4,074 brides under twenty years of age, 70 grooms and 4 brides between seventy and eighty,! while G grooms and 1 brido were overeighty. i ' m - i PATRIOTISM IN TOE SCHOOLS. Li ! Mr. Foster's Appeal for Money with Whicli to Buy a Flag-Staffand Flag for Building No. 32. Many of tho patrons of School No. 32 ard interested in having a Hag on that building. To encourage contributions for that pur pose, the following is published: ' Believing, from a patriotic stand-point, . that the friends of education, and particularly (the parents of scholars attending a school, can nowhere find a more worthy or more appropriate object for the exercise of their generosity than that of assisting to provide a handsome flag-staff aud .flag for School Building No. 32, in which they are personally interested, I say it without tho slightest hesitation that no Investment of their money will, in the long run, pay nearly as well. To establish patriotism in the school will play a most important part in the cultivation, in the heart of every pupil not only of their minor virtues of punctuality, order, neatness, cheerfulness of temper, obedience, truthfulness hnd etudiousness, hut of their higber and nobler traits of character, generosity, integritv, firmness, humanity, magnanimity. Intrepidity and loyalty, of which true patriotism is the sum and crown, and so, insensibly to the scholar, elevato his thoughts and gradually lead his mind, through the constant use and continuous training of the highest and best attributes of his nature, to a profound appreciation of what it means to love one's country and flag. Unable to see all the patriotic friends of the school. I would respectfully request that those who wish to contribute to the fund will please leave their contributions at S. Muni's drug-store, corner of Illinois and Thirteenth streets, and L. A. Gable's drug-store, corner of Illinois and Seventh streets, or at ray place of business, with the Consumers Gas Trust Company. Let us commence tho new year teaching patriotism in the schools. Wallace Foster. AMUSEMENT MATTERS. The usual holiday crowds are expected at the theaters this afternoon and to-night. At the Grand will be produced that much-talked-of dramatization of Dumas's novel, "The Clemenceaa Case." The dramatic action of this play is said to merit attention, as well as the famous posing scene, which gave tho piece its notoriety. "Master and Man." a sensational melodrama, by Sims and Petti t, will be the New Year's attraction at English's. The scenery of this play is pronounced something well worth seeing, while the cast is a strong one, headed by Dominick Murray and Kalph Delmore. It is only necessary to know who wrote "Master and Man" to bo assured that it is a play that will hold tho interest of everyone from beginning to end. The border drama, "Daniel Booue,;' will thrill the New Year's audiences at tho Park. This Indian-fighting piece has firoven popular during the week, aud will oso none of its flavor for the crowds that will witness it this afternoon and evening. Night prices will prevail at all the matinees to-day. George Thatcher's minstrel company left for Louisvillo early this morning, whero they finish out tho week. Settlement of Counties. The following counties settled with the Stato yesterday: Parke, total, 8,502.19; schooij, SS.737.78. Wayne, total. S37.638.2S; schools, 223.97A90. Adams, total, $10,547.19; schools, Sb7.S5.ll. Benton, total, $9,943.94; schools, $0,209.25. Marion, total. $98,202.03; schools, S62,3J6.63. There are only Bix counties remaining to settle. m m Taking Charge To-Day. While the new Democratic city officers begin their terras this morning, no work will be done until to-morrow except by tho Board of Health. Tho old board will be called to order at 10 o'clock this morning to receive the final reports of the clerks, and at 11 o'clock tho new board will bo organized. Both tho ladies' and gentlemen's departments of the Bates House barber-shop will closo at 12 noon to-day.

THE CITY'S LEGAL BUSINESS.

A Report from Attorney Taylor, in Which Litigation of the Year Is Described. City Attorney Taylor filed his annual report with the city clerk yesterday afternoon. In it he states that no final judgment against the city was rendered during the past year, and the single caso of WTebb. recently settled by Council, represents all the money paid out on account of claims for damages. "There are now pending several cases known as tbe Pogne's-run cases," Mr. Taylor reported, "growing out of tho floods of 18S2 aud 1S83. All of these are awaiting tho decision of the Supreme Court in the case of the Indianapolis Union Railway Company et aL vs. Johnson et al. This case was tried, determined and appealed to tho Supremo Court before I came in office five years ago. Aside from these Pogue-run cases, and some involving a question of refunding taxes to owners of tracts of real estate containing over fiye acres, there are but fourteen suits pending . in which the city is a party, and in several of these the city is but nominally so. During tho past year suits against the city, in which the claims aggregated 8130,300, have been tried and determined, and all of them in favor of the city. "During my term of , office," the report continues. "130 litigated civil cases agaiust the city have been tried and determine', tho total claims involved therein amounting to $415,892. In but one suit m which the city is primarily liable has there been a judgment recovered, and that is pending in general term of the Superior Court. 1 have great .confidence in the decision of tho lower court being finally reversed. The Council and Board of Aldermen have compromised two cases. In one the city paid $1,000 to tho widow of fireman Taffe. who was killed in the year 1886. Propertyholders interested paid a like amount. And in the other case, the city paid to the widow of Thomas Webb a like sum of $1,000, as did property-holders. Aside from these a few minor cases for injuries to animals have been settled by Council, upon petition. During this timo several important suits have been brought by the city and determined in its favor. The suit against Isaac N. Pattison and his bondsmen resulted in a judgment in favor of the city for $110,681.39. The city accepted in settlement of all claims against his bondsmen the sum of $68,000, leaving a balance of . said Judgment etill standing against said Pattison, as city treasurer, $42,621.39. ! "The case of the City against Miller, treasurer," it is further shown, "was car- ; ried to the Supreme Court, and resulted in ' the county treasurer ever since that time making and filing with the city clerk - Monthly statements of balances against - Nvhich the city could draw, instead of making semi-annual settlements as had been : the practice. The result has been a saving to4 the city of many thousands of dollars in interest alone. The two cases of the City Ivs. Bush and the City vs. Moore were specially fortunate for the city. Upon ;their being decided 'by the Supremo ;Cburt in favor of tho city there 'was turned over by myself and my efficient 'deputy, Horace E. Smith, to tho city treasury as the immediate, result of said suits about S40.000 in cash, which we had col lected and deposited in bank awaiting the liual determination of said suits, in tnose two cases the constitutionality of the liquor act of 1889 was determined in favor of tho city, and as a result of it the revenues of the city tho past year, from that source aipne. have been increased over 50,000. During my two terras of office an unusual amount of work has resulted from the introduction of natural gas. electric lights, I electric railways, the inauguration of a sysi tem oi smooth pavements, ana tne passage 1 of; the Barrett law, involving, as it did, a groat number of original questions for determination. I submit this final report with sincere thanks for the many kindnesses shown, and for tho evidences of continued confidence bestowed by the members of Council and tne Board of Aldermen." FRANCIS MURPI1TS EFFORTS. He Has Jad Marked Success in His Temper . ance Meetings at Fletcher-Place Church. jTho weather, apparently, has no effect upon Mr. Murphy's meeting on the South Side, as Fletcher-place Church, last night, was crowded and the meetings was one of the deepest feeling. Short addresses were made by John Langdon, James Martin and others. Rev. C. C. Edwards, pastor of the church, spoko with force on tho duty of church members in connection with gospel temperance work. He said the time had come for them to go out among the masses in the friendliest and most encouraging way, and seek to win them for the church. Mr. Murphy read as tho Scripture lesson , tho sixth chapter of Second Corinthians, bis theme being "Workers Together with 4'HJm." He made a fervent appeal for men to leave the tWays of wickedness and sign the pledge. Fully one hundred came forward, i signed the pledge and put on tbe blue ribI bon. This afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Mr. Murphy will address the workingmen of North Indianapolis, the meeting to beheld at the (Udell wooden ware-works. Thiseveninghe (will speak at the Edwin Ray Church, where this and other meetings of the kind . are expected to be of unusual interest. CULLINGS FROM THE COURTS. t Sr fcases Disposed Of and Fines Collected -on .Decisions or tne criminal uuage. William D. Kerr, the retiring clerk of tho Criminal Court, has completed his report jfor the past year. It shows that tbe witnesses examined by tho grand jury wero 2,658; indictments, returned, 602; prisoners Jconvicted of felony, 193; fines collected for felonies, $793; misdemeanors determined, j 112; fines collected for misdemeanors, $1,264; ? prisoners released on suspended judgments, 'personal recognizance and good behavior, 76; prisoners acquitted and dismissed, 40; cases nollied, 271; prisoners sent to tho Reform School, 27; changes of venue, 2. During the year 721 cases in all were disposed of and $2,067 collected in fines. There aro 351 cases ponding iu the court. When They Can Secure Damages. In tho damago suit of Seidenstickcr & Vajen, owners of the National Hotel property, against tho Union Railway Company on account of the narrowing of McNabb street and closing np of Illinois street, Judge Snyder, acting temporarily for Judge Brown, decided an important point yesterday. Ho held that owners who have property adjacent to a street th?.t has been narrowed can recover damages, but otherwise they cannot. This means that owners of property on the south side of McNabb street can recover damages, but that those on South Illinois street cannot Policy Dealers Fined. Robert Duncan and Horace Heston pleaded guilty in the federal court yesterday to running a policy-shop, and wero each fined $50 and costs, which they paid. Their Cincinnati correspondent, Samuel M. Brown, supposed to be an alias, was indicted with them, bnt nothing is likely to come of the case against him. A number of letters and telegrams from him in cipher were found. Held to Walt Grand Jury Action. . Edward Sanders, charged with stealing $125 worth of pelts from A. J. Agnew's place. No. 120 Kentncky avenue, was held by Judge Cox, yesterday, to await grand jury action, on a charge of grand larceny and burglary. Secretary of State's Ileport. The biennial report of Secretary of State Griffin, just issued from Burford'n, is the most comprehensive ever compiled by any Secretary. It contains features never included heretofore, the most prominent of which is an abstract of tho votes polled for Senators and Representatives in tho General Assembly which meets next Thursday. It is a most valuable report for reference, and accompanying it is the report of Chas. A. Bookwaltcr, Clerk of the Bureau of Publio Printing. Binding and Stationery. Lectures by a Medical Woman. A notable woman, Mrs. A. M. Longshore Potts, M. D., is to commence a series of lectures' at the Grand Opera-house next Monday evening. She is a Philadelphia ladv. a graduate of the Woman's Medical College of that city, and enjoys a high rep

utation among medical people, as well as socially. Among her achievements is a trip around the world, during which she was the recipient of many favors from tbe rress and people of the countries visited, n England her lectnres are represented as having been quite the rage, and in Chicago and St. Louis she recently met with brilliant successes. Stopped by Tramps. Lncian Bain bridge, who lives on tho Michigan road, just off Washington street, reported to police headquarters, last night, that an attempt to rob him had been made by three men, about a square west of his residence. Ho said that ono of tho footpads stopped him with a threatening gesture and a demand, "Have you any money!" On his answering no he was allowed to depart. Two of the men watched the affair a few feet distant in an alley. Bainbridge had seen the trio standing on the corner of Washington street and the Michigan road a few minutes before, and. from tbe fact that they wero eating a lunch, probably begged from somewhere in the neighborhood, tbe police think they were tramps. A young lady living next door to the Bainbridge family has been stopped by tramps on this road several times lately, bat has not been robbed.

Cronin Folly Identified. The last doubt, if any existed, of tbe correct identification of Cronin, the highwayman killed by street-car driver Seeley, was removed yesterday on Mr. Kregelo'a receipt of a telegram from Warden Patten, of the Southern prison. He described certain scars and marks which the prison books show in the description of Cronin when he was in prison there. Every mark was found on the body as described. The body has been photographed, and a copy of the print sent to the girl named Cronin, in St Louis, who sought this means in determining whether the deceased was her brother or not. 1'ersonal. The following are a few of those who purchased pianos and organs of A. W. Bryant & Co. last month: K. R. Bonnell. city, Kurtzraann piano. Mrs. Elmore Doyl, city, Hallet & Davis piano. O. II. Ball, city, liriggs piano. W. E. Lee, city, Stuyvesant piano. Geo. W. Donaldson, Vinceunes, Briggs piano. J. M. Ryers, Zionaville, Ivcrs fc Pond piano. L. A. Talbert, city. Briggs piano. ' J. B. Bnntin, city. Briggs piano. Isaae King, city, Kurtzmann piano. A. J. McCain, city, Kurtzmann piano. Samuel Billingsby, city, Vose & 8on piano. 0. V. Voorhia, Lawrence, Kurtzmann, piano. Mrs. O. L. Hummers, city, Kurtzinan piano. A. P. Warren, city, Briggs piano. Miss Mollie Clifford, city. Stuyvesant piano, fcamuel Mathews, city, Stuyvesant piano. C II. Klssell, city, Briggs piano. Mrs. Mary Davis, city.Grovebtecn & Co. piano. College Fraternity, Crawfordsville, Btuyvesant piano. Mrs. Margaret Nosoman, Acton, Kimball piano. M. J. MoQuitda, city, Kimball organ, liarney Vaught, FraukUn. Kimball organ. Mrs. Emma Meadows, Bright wood, Kimball piano. Peter 8rreit, city, Kimball organ. Mount Comfort Baptist Church, Kimball organ. Emma Elder, Lafayette, Kimball organ. Sarah White, Lafayette, Kimball oran. 1. O. O. T. Fraternity, Mooresvillo, Kimball organ. Gbeat sale of jewelry at Marcy's. Clocks cleaned, jewelry mended, at Marcy's. Wtatch repairing by experts at Marcy's. Sleighs. We have several good 6leichs wo offer at very low prices to close out. Bend for catalogue. Ice tools, Wm. T. Woods's manufacture, the best on the market. IIildkuhand & Fcgate. . "WORK" PERFECTLY, AND ARE DURABLE. We hare testimonials from Indianapolis people as to the Qualities of the M. & D. Wkouoht.sterl Ranges. Caat Ranges at very low prices. Wood and Slate Mantels. .Natural-gas Btovcs of aU kinds. Argand -Base-Burners. We cariiot be undersold. Call and see our stock and get prices. WM. H. DENNETT, 38 South Meridian street. WE WISH YOU A HAPPI TEAR.

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v BUT NEVER FOLLOW. We are the first to cut the price of every CLOAK - In half price. Plush or Cloth Garments.

RINK'S CLOAK HOUSE 30 32 Xorth Illinois St., Opposite Y. M. 0. A. Building. N. B. .We repair Cloaks at the same cut price.

I have disposed of all my interest in the CONSOLIDATED COAL AND LIME CO, and am in business on my own account at Nos. 3T8 to 400 EAST WASHINGTON STREET. Telephone Ho. 1310. FRANK M. DELL.

STATION E BY DEPARTMENT OK THE INDIANA PAPER COMPANY. We have a very large line of Christmas Cards, Novelties and Booklets. Fine WritinsPacers ot every variety and style. Wedding and New Year Calling Cards, etc. ITT-'JO EAST MARYLAND STKEET.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR. ft P. WASSON k CO r,Storo closed to-day. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR PATRONS. Wo take pleasure in returning thanks and best wishes to a generous public for the liberal patronago bestowed on us during tho past, aud hope to merit a continuance of tho same during tho coming year. We will try to make it for your interest to deal with us by giving you the beat goods at tho lowest prices. WM. T. MAECY, 38 West Washington Street, lOpiwaite Transfer Car. 6 Per Cent Money. In sums of not less than $1,000 on Indianapolis improved Real Estate. I3or rower has tho privilege of paying $100 or more any interest day, and interest oa 6uch sum paid to cease. Reasonable tees. No delay. JOHN S. SPANN & CO., 8G East Market Street, HOME MONEY to LOANAt lowest rates, and without commissions, on Marion county real estate. Apply to WT1L H. ENGLISH. CUT PRICES We will make special prices on HOLIDAY STOCK for the next week. CATHCAItT, CLELA2TD & CO., 26 East Washington St THE AMERICAN UNION Is a fraternal and beaeflci&l order: pays weekly t eneflts for accident or sickness. Also pays the full amount tfSOO) of each certificate, on an average oi live years from Its date cf lssua Only monthly pay, roenU of $1.50. C. E. 1UIOADE3, Senate Secretary Rooms 49 to 62 Thorpe Block The Sunday Journal. S2 Per Annum MADE ONLY1JY BRTCE BAKERY sale at nil Grocers. ILILLY & STALNAKER, J 64 East Washington street