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EVEN 1 oJhi ITEM VOWME IX, iO. 43. RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY OCTOBER 1883. WHOI.I5 2066. eral songs in a lively style, and he voices and there.

DEI4GHTFIX DEUICATION. The KiirIIhIi K-vaiiKelical luth-eraii Cliurch--mteretliij Services, Beautiful Decorations, Generous carved words appear: "In remembrance of me." The collection baskets were donated by George Detch and trimmed by Anna Kloecker. A large and splendid bible was presented by Xicholson through Gus Meyer. Xext Sabbath morning, at the regular hour, conlirmation and communion services will be held, for the first time, in the new church, regular services in the evening. The pastor remarked this morning, "This is everybody's church.

We want all to come and worship with us and feel at home." of your pet variety and species. Doctors are allowed to frame the laws pertaining to their own inter ests; lawyers the same; while the laboring man -the backbone of the country, sends capitalists to the legislature to look after his interests. S. Home of the Eriendlese Annual Donation Day. Dear Friends As has been our custom for several years past, we again come to you in behalf of this worthy institution, asking that you give us of the abundance with which you have been blessed the coming season.

"Our home" is still open for the reception of those who "have not where to lay their heads." Rut a few of us cannot do this work alone, and those who are interested with us in caring for friendless women and children, and have contributed liberally in the past, we again appeal to vou to bring or send to "The" Home, ''at the old place, o0) south 10th street, Tuesday, October 27, our annual donation day, money, fuel, clothing, food of every kind, as you may have it to spare, and thus have a share in this part of the work for the Master, who said "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me." Dinner will be prepared at "The Home" for those who come from a distance. On behalf of the board of managers. Maktha Valentin i Sarah A. I. Davis -Com.

MauyF. Thomas Richmond, October 1 1 1885. I. o. o.

Notice. THE DEAD. Peter Gartner's twelve-year-old daughter died SaturdayjTevening. of lung trouble, at oil south 7th. street.

Funeral at 8 a. to-morrow, at St. Andrew's church. The motner of August Kamp died at the residence of her son, on the Roston pike, yesterday morning. Funeral from the residence at 2 p.

to-morrow. Interment at the Lutheran cemetery. She was quite aged. Hose, the seventeen-year-old daughter of Joseph Larbes, of No south 7th street, cued last even ing. Funeral at St.

Andrew's, at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning. James Helms died at about 2 p. m. yesterday, at his residencejabout two-and-a-half miles wrest Iffiof jthe city. He was over sixty years of age.

He was a worthy soldier and a member of Sol Merediths post Friends and comrades will meet at the house at 9 a. to-morrow Interment at Gentry cemetery, southwest of Centre ville. The remains of Miss Florence Outland were taken to Cambridge City for interment yesterday morning. Before leaving the house, snort religious services were con ducted by Rev. Lewis, pastor of the A.

M. E. church. The floral trib utes sent evidenced the respect en tertained for the deceased. Mr.

and Mrs. Outland are grateful to the many friends for their aid and sympathy during the sickness and death of their daughter, and especially to their near neighbors, Mrs. Harold and her two sisters. The following letter of condolence was received by Mr. and Mrs.

Outland from Miss M. E. Dennis on the death of their daughter Florence, the deceased having been one of her pupils: Richmond, October loth, 18S-. Mr. and Mrs.

Outland. It was with severe sorrow that I The officers and members of Eden lodge? Xo. Daughters of ifebekah, go to Jbaton, on next Tuesday evening, October 13th, 18.8.'), to witness the initiation of three candidates in the new work by the degree staff of that place. Train leaves Richmond at 4:0 o'clock p. m.

Fare for round trip, thirty-live cents. Tickets can be had at the depot of J. W. Haller or J. Ij.

Stough. IN MAYOR'S COURT. Five Casea of Drunkenness. One Found Not Utility. In mayor's court, this morning, tive alleged victims of the flowing bowl faced his honor, and all plead guilty to the charge of drunkenness except one.

Their names were as follows: The veteran drunkard, Isaac Lantz, Frank Clevineer. Chas. Gallen, James Hart and Fred Lohrmer. Lantz was drunk on Sunday, as usual. In fact, a Sun day seldom, or never, passes when he cannot be arrested for intoxica tlon, if the police were so minded.

He was assessed Clevenger, (Jatlen and Hart each paid for a Sturdy drunk: The charee aerainst Lohrmer was dancing is artistic. She wears a number of pretty costumes, of a style peculiarly l.er own. Miss Minnie Luckstone proved herself to be a good actress, and everything she does is thoroughly satisfactory. The best of the company is good. NOTICE.

Agreement for annexation of the to w-tt-ef Linden Hill, in the county of Wayne, to the city of in said county, in the state of Indiana. Towhom it may conern. Re it known that the common council of the city of Richmond, in Wayne county, Indiana, and the president and board of trustees of the town of Linden Hill, in said county and state, have severally adopted the following resolution, thereby agreeing upon terms and conditions for the annexation of said town to said city: Re it resolved by the common council of the city of Richmond, and by the president and board of trustees of the town of Linden Hill, of Wavne county, Indiana, that they severally agree to the annexation of said town to said city upon the terms and conditions following, First. The said city will without any assessment of taxes therefor upon any property now taxable cr hereafter to become taxable within the present boundaries of said city pay off and fully satisfy all obligation and debts now.owing by said city by reason of the contracting and issuing by the said city of certain bonds to the Cincinnati, Richmond and Fort lt Wayne railroad company, which said bonds are due and payable by said city on the 1st dav of June A. D.

1889. and also all debts and obligations now owing by jjUaty-by reason of the con-tractiiigand issuing bonds called the "Park bonds," which are due and payable in the year 1905. Second. And further, that in case of such annexation, said city agreesto7nd will, extend over and within the limits of the present said town, the same privileges and protection of police surveillance, tire protection, light, street- and sanitary regulations, and all other municipal privileges as are now or may hereafter be enjoyed and -(assessed by other portions of said city. Third.

The said city of Richmond will, as soon after said such annexation as practicable, institute and prosecute proper proceedings for the opening and extension of south "A street in said city, said extension to begin at south 16th street and extend eastward without change of width or direction, to 18th street in saidreity; thence from said 18th street to the line now forming the eastern boundary of eat-l fnwn rm a tina tifralll wiHi the township line, ana crossing 2ist thirty feet south of the south side of Main street, and this part of said A street to be of the same width, to-wil; fifty feet. rPiwth. i rre city of Richmond will use all legal means, as soon as possible, to annex to city' the land known as the EV Keeve estate." lyindradjaeent town on the south, and when so annexed said city will at once proceed to, ue all legal means to open an extension of south street in staid city, eastwardly between said lands of the M. V. Reeves estate and the present boundary line of said town, said extension pot to be less in width than fifty feet.

Firth. And further, that an election shall be held according to law. by the qualified voters of said city and the qualified voters of said town, to vote upon the question of such annexation, upon the terms and conditions specified in said agreement as therein contained, be tween said city and said town, on Tuesday, the 1st day of December, 18S.r. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the resolution adopted by the common council of said city, at a regular meeting thereof, on Tuesday, the th day of. October, 1885.

RrcuAKi) H. Kino, Clerk of the city of Richmond. I hereby certify tnat the forego ing is a true copy or the resolution adopted bv the president and board of trustees of the town of Linden Hill, on Saturday, the 10th day of October. 188.,. WM.

II. I AWK1C TTR, Clerk of town of Linden Hill. A. E. Lathrop, of Xew Vienna, is in the city, on business.

The Star course is the best thing ou for the money. IIORING THE nOKED. Health vs. Liberty. Item The failure of our laws to deal justice to evil-doers, allowing crimes to go unpunished and inviting them some cases, is a subject worthy of consideration.

Rut honest, law-abiding citizens, are harassed, vexed and bored on every hand by red tape proceedings; the law, intended as a protection and encouragement to honesty, brings more sorrow and expense upon the innocent, than remedies for their wrongs. An honest, square, philo sophical view oi the matter, causes one to arrive at the inevitable conclusion that the devil makes the laws. Doubtless the state board of health was organized under the direct supervision of his satanic majesty; and especially perfected under his most improved methods to annoy and vex. Through power given this board by the law, a man is haunted from the instant he breathes the first breath of life, until lie is under the sod, and must get a permit to get there, i. e.

the consent of the board of health The birth of a child must be recorded somewhat after the manner of "Thorough breds" that his; pedigree can be made out whenever desired, from the public records. Any blemishes that he may have must be thorough ly published in the reports and recorded, ithout regard to sensi tive feelings of parents, they are compelled by law to give any iuf orr mation that may De asked in regard to memseives or onspnng. our family physician no longer keeps private the little delicate troubles that your modesty to make a report in ueutn, giving names and address in full. 1 suppose at no distant day, the board will demand the corpse of or wife, child or husband, for a post mortem and you dare not ob ject, without being subjected to a penalty; possibly demand that they or the most interesting parts of them, be bottled up and placed on the shelves in the state museum. with a complete history of circumstances and names.

There has al ready been an effort to obtain the bodies of suicides, by law, for dissection. The aggressiveness of the character of the board is apparent in the recent attempt to enforce Vaccination in our public Schools, the wisdom of such proceedings being seen in the almost or quite fatal termination, from vaccination, in cases; while there was not a case ot small-pox in the city limits. I would not be one to bailie the progress of science, or to hinder the discovery of any new means to pro mote happiness or alleviate guttering. Hut 1 earnestly protest against using the power of law to enforce the public to support that which is not a public benefit. When we consider the tact that since the time of Hippocrates, near four hundred B.

C. up to the establishing of a board of health in In diana about A. D. 1881 almost 2,300 years, doctors themselves have disagreed upon almost every subject ol real importance, and during real epidemics, for which the board was rofessedlv created, thev are power less. AVe are not prone to believe that any immediate good will result by making any special sacrifice of our liberties and feelings for the improvement of medical knowledge.

Freedom is the greatest institution of our great country, and for one, enter my protest against any institution that enters the sacred precincts of my home, to throw it open to public scrutiny, or select any of its members for "subjects" upon which to experiment. The remedy for such outrages is to be found chiefly in the ballot. Drop party issues and "rings, select your timber for building the state's laws with regard to soundness, rather than upon the ground that said timber is liiiiiliiii? hllilill ill mm a At the appointed hour yesterday forenoon, a large congregation assembled to witness and assist in the dedication of the First English Evangelical Lutheran church of this city It was filled with the fragrance of the lovely flowers with which it was decorated. Over and around the circular window, back of the pulpit, were the words, in large evergreen letters "Holiness Unto the Lord." In front of the altar was a large arch'of evergreens and bloom.in the center of which was a llower-wrought star. This was manufactured and presented by Reach, the florist.

On each side of the pulpit were banks of bloom, presented by different members of the congregation. The grand strains of music and the voices of the large choir opened the services by a burst of melody that thrilled and, enraptured every hearer. Thellev. Dr. Wiles' theme was the advantage of God's house, and his text was taken from the 80th psalm.

lie began by showing the high estimation in which God holds His house, illustrating this by the directions given or the construction of the tabernacle and temple. He then shewed the estimation placed on God's house by the Israelites, referring, especially, to the directions given by them for Its construction. He illustrated the advantages of God's house under three heads, to-wit: 1st. Its value to the nation. 2d.

Its value to the family, and 3d, To society in general; contrasting the condition of the natives destitute of the gospel with christian nations, and clearly showing the protection which (rod's house gives property and life. The sermon was remarkably able and appropriate, and was listened to with marked attention by all. At its close he made an appeal to the people to liquidate the.debt of the church that- it might be; given unto God, stating the amount required at $2500. The people responded literally to thisappdal, and about $2,000 was raised. Then followed the dedicatory services of the church, which were conducted by the pastor in charge, the Rev.

Mr. Kapp, and by Itev. J. J.Toung, of St. Paul's Lutheran church.

They were impressive and interesting, and though itwas long past noon before they were conclud ed, the congregation was so absorbed seemed to sit without npte of time. In the afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the Sabbath-school met to dedicate the new bell. The church was again filled to its utmost capacity. Addresses were made by the Kev. J.

J. Morgan, pastor of the Christian church, Dr. Barnes, of Grace M. E. church.

Dr. Hughes, of the Presbyterian church, and Kev. Harry Stuckenbere. of Troy'O. The lat- ter made the principaljaddress, giv- lnr a hisfnrv of bells treneral.

The Rev. G. W. Enders performed an improvised but delightful dedica- tory service of the bell, during which it wa3 made to send forth its sonorous appeals. I At 7t30 p.

m. a larger crowd had collected than could lind admission, and many went sorrowfully away. Rev. G. W.

Enders preached an eloquent sermon from the text "Lead -me to the rock that is higher than His discourse was eminently practical. An appeal for funds was again made and liberally responded to, the total collections of the day reaching over Among these contributions was 8100 from Christ church, York, Pa. Many nice and valuable gifts have been made, but none nicer than that of a heavy and costly black walnut communion table, presented by Benjamin and Mary Knollenberg, through their children. In the front of this -table the' "following 7'u, 1 tiled by a young man who is 1 poilif J11 learned of the death of your daugh-deeply ter, Florence. I think I have never on his daughter.

The police arrest ed Mr. Lohrmer for disturbing and abusing his family, but this youth charged him -with being drunk. This accusation was not sustained by the evidence, however, and the defendant was set free. He had had some trouble with his family, and in it the young man who filed the affidavit was a chief factor. "Parlor Match." Cleveland Herald.

It is useless to describe the plot and story of Lester Williams' piece, which made an unmistakable hit with our theatre-goers at the theatre yesterday. It is brimful of bright things new songs, hits upon the popular foibles, and grotesque dancing. Mr. Lester, in the leading character, McCorker, was warmly welcomed by his acquaintances. He has the great bulk of the work of the piece on his shoulders, and he proves equal to the task.

Mr. Wil- liams is unquestionably very funny as Old IIosp, and his performance merits all the praise it has received. Anything more ludicrous or clever than his dancing in the second act is difficult to imagine. These two eccentric commedians have been fortunate in securing Jennie Yea-mans as an assistant in their work, for she is one of the brightest actresses of her kind in the country. Her performance of Innocent Kidd, the angel child, is worthy of unmerited praise.

It is hard to understand how her acting of the part could be improved. She sings sev- known a crirl who seemed better fitted for a career of usefulness than she did and it seems a mysterious Erovidence, indeed, that she has een removed when that career had only just begun. Though Florence is removed from our sight, however, it will be long before those with whom she wras acquainted will lose their impression of her dignity and nobility ot character, and sue will still live in the influence that that memory of her character will exert upon our lives. I send a few flowers as a veni slight evidence of my affectionate recollection oi nei aim mysym- Arf uV M. E.

Dennis. Institute Items, The teachers' institute for the townships of Roston, Wayne and Webster, met at the High school building last Saturday at 10 a. m. Mr. Mott, principal of the Sevastopol schools, was made president.

Mr. Mott is a young lawyer a man of ability and an -xcellent teacher. There was a very full attendance at this institute, and the programme was one of unusual interest. Addresses were delivered by Professors Hodgin, of the Normal, Kelso of the High school, Doan and others. Y.

M. C. A. male chorus rehearsal this evening at 7:30. A full attendance is desired.

A Parlor Match at the Phillips this evening. ConneTs' orchestra..