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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1885
Page
3
The assembly discusses abandoning construction on two new insane asylums and considers related Metropolitan Police Bill provisions. The debate centers on funding, urgency, and public welfare implications as lawmakers weigh alternatives and governance needs.
Senator Voorhees speaks to Indiana lawmakers amid crowded galleries, praising state progress, labor interests, and Indiana’s prominence. McDonald and English praise Voorhees, with English noting respect for Harrison and urging attendance at a reception at Hotel English. He then shuffles through the Senate, greeting members and leaving without another speech.
The Senate debated a $633,000 two year appropriation for new insane hospitals with an amendment by Senator Fowler to cut the current year to $150,000 and 1886 to $174,386.34, proposing to finish only one hospital. Critics warn of over $300,000 already spent and contracts at risk, while others oppose halting work. Debate to resume with a likely early vote.
Colonel Charles Denby of Evansville among Senate visitors as lawmakers discuss drawing in schools and other measures. Rep Smith proposes elementary drawing teaching. Hendricks draws attention in halls. Rep Pruitt pushes horse and mule stealing penalties. Pleasants bill would require liquor sale records. Patten targets attorney fees for foreclosures. caucus nominees and State Normal School funding surface amid debates over school mortgage ownership.
Foreclosure leaves property valued at about 200000 dollars as school fund property. An area of about a square and a half is involved. The General Assembly was alerted to the matter yesterday and Governor pressed for action. Senator Schloss plans to introduce a bill transferring the ground to the State.
The Senate discussed S 65 providing three new insane asylums to care for about 1,200 people. Magee traced past actions while citing 1880 census data and cost estimates near $900 per patient. Fowler urged limiting to one asylum and scrutiny before spending. The session included calls of the roll, adjournments, and adjournment without final passage.
A bright if chilly evening as Miles and Barton presented Orpheus and Eurydice, a burlesque adaptation of Offenbach. Miss Prince and Miss Bemister stood out among a large cast. the finale shows repeat performances tomorrow. The Dime Museum features a new line of curiosities this week with hourly performances and family accessibility noted. Mrs. N B Shimer, Miss Flora Bingham, died in Detroit after a long career in local stock companies. marriage plans are announced for John T. Dickson and Georgie Tyler. Maude Granger heads a forthcoming Tillotson drama at the Grand. Midnight Marriage to be staged at English's.
Speaker Jewett opened at 2 PM and announced nineteen bills introduced by Pleasants Smith of Perry McClelland Hargrove Gordon Engle Frazee Hoban Best Patten Smith of Tippecanoe Osborne Haworth Pruitt Murphy Bills 249 to 268. A committee was named to examine the Governor's message related to the State Treasurer. The regular order paused for Senator Voorhees address. House adjourned at 4 30 PM.
In receivership of A J C S Harrison bondsmen led by Charles Magee filed an intervening petition in Judge Walker’s court yesterday. They claim a mortgage on the Parker Block and seek turnover to themselves and direct receipt of rents from Receiver Lamb. The mortgage secures bondsmen against loss and the firm’s debt of over 50,000 to depositors. Parker Block is listed among the firm’s assets for creditors.
Brown's Bronchial Traches are advertised as relief for bronchitis asthma and throat diseases. They claim consistent success and are presented as a general remedy to support respiratory health.
Hon Richard J Bright Hon Jason B Brown and others reside at Denison Seymour Madison Lawrenceburg Bates House with ties to national figures. Will D Rooker to wed Dora Lemon Feb 25. Judge William A Woods travels to Chicago for two weeks to assist in cases. Floribert Stick and wife celebrate 25th anniversary. Father Shideler presides. Joseph Solomon and spouse celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with 150 guests. Dr Thomas MelIntire, former Indiana Asylum chief, ill in Edgewood near Pittsburgh. daughters travel to his bedside.
A long list of hotel guests in Denison and surrounding towns appears, naming A W Gillett D H Aldrich C W Dudley J M DeCamp and others. The piece notes the Missing Postoffice Clerk William Chill, last heard two weeks ago, with family belief he went to Winfield Kansas and his father suspecting slight derangement.
Vice-president-elect Hendricks attended the Senate yesterday then joined a House gathering with the trio Voorhees McDonald and English. They appeared in fine form but Mr. Hendricks’ exact remarks were not recorded in the report.
Mary A Barckdall named administratrix of the late Benjamin B Barckdall estate. Marriage licenses issued to George W Neere and Mary Schlendecher Moses Scott and Maggie Marshall. Appeal of William O Reveal filed in circuit court over Wright vs Reveal election case. Severe cold noted as healthful yet raising old mortality. Smith Fire Extinguisher Co of LaPorte filed with Secretary of State. capital held by Smiths Stedman Osborn. aims to manufacture extinguishing fluid and apparatus. Enos B Reed named commissioner for Governor. expected to assume duties soon amid Fish Commissioner vacancy.
The fire department tackled three incidents yesterday starting before dawn. A frame shanty at 137 Geisendorff Street used by the Graydon family burned completely due to a defective flue. Keeley and Son’s grocery at Nobleland Market Streets caught fire after a lamp toppled in opening the store, causing extensive damage. Insurance covered $500 on building and stock in multiple companies, while a Maple and Lincoln Street dwelling owned by Alex Long suffered about $50 in damage from a defective flue.
William Wallace, receiver, is paying out an 80,000 dollar 5 percent dividend to Fletcher and Sharpe depositors. About 20,000 has been paid so far as the small return disappoints many, though most remain good natured. A 10 percent dividend was hoped for but 80,000 funds must be distributed first to aid liquidity and quicken trade.
The coroner took testimony yesterday from the deceased's father, brother, sisters, and a sister of Hensley. Their evidence corroborated earlier testimony but offered nothing notably new.
Letter from Timothy Leek in Pennsylvania testifies that two years of severe dyspepsia ended after taking Brown's Iron Bitters. He reports relief from indigestion and liver and kidney issues and urges others with similar troubles to use the tonic.
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