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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-12
cOmmendablo Action of a Life Insurance


Army and Navy Journal of March 81, lss3.
We are pleased TO note the action of the New
York Life Insurance Company in the case of
Brevetcolonel G. W. Schofeld whose DEATH by
his own hand, we chronicled in December.
Colonel Schofeld made application to this COM
pany for ten thousand dollars insurance in Au-
gust last, and the policy was issued soon after
The claim has been approved by the company,
and only awaits the final action of the adminis-
traitor to be paid IN full.
The question of suicide has been q perplexing
one to life insurance companies, and some of the
most prominent of them, including those which
issue so-called "incontestable policies" have de-
cided it In their own favor, by refusing, in spe-
cifc terms, to insure against death by ones own
hand, whether voluntary or involuntary, sane
or insane" But this leaves serious burden
upon the insured, for insanity is a disease ana
suicide is often a result of it, and the man who
takes an overdose of medicine and dies
from ii, or who shoots himself
accidentally dies by his own hand Just as
truly as the intentional suicide, and his claim. is
just liable to be disputed. The fact il, there
Is often no way of discriminating between that
which is Intentional and that which is acct
dental, and no one can say where sanity ends
and responsibility begins Cases often arise
alhO in which 1t is impossible to distinguish be-
| tween selfdestructiOn and murder.
The New York Life seems to have considered
| the WnOle question III a splf!U AT once JuHG a10
liberal. Recognizing the fact that under a policy
containing the sweeping clause referred to a
| man is-not insured against serious risk, this
company omits this clause from ius policies en-
| tirely, SO that its policy holders are fully pro-
| tected. The company, informed has
| paid many thousand dollars IN cases similar to
| Colonel SchOfeld's, and its reputation as a non
| cOntesting company has long been fully estRb-
| lshed. 1t Is probably safe to say that no other
| prominent life company would have paid this
| loss in full Enough some companies return pre-
NUNS paid in such cases., and under the ri gid
terms of their policies payment could not have
| been enforced by the courts.
The New York Life seems, TO be a favorlte COM
pany with army officers, and this is not the first
| time results have proved the wisdom of their
choice. General Custer and several other off
GERS who persisted with him Ia the Little Big
Horn massacre, were insured in this company,
| and through some oversight neglected to take
out "war permits" covering the risks of actual
| service. Their claims We're, therefore, technical
| ly void, but because 1t q teohncality thu
company allowed the claims, amounting In all
| 10 $4,000 The following The officers re-
| ferred to: George A. Custer, John ]. Crittenden,
James Calhoun, George w. Yates, James E.
| Porter aud Aiyles W. Keogb
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1t is reported that checks for small amounts
have been forged upon number of business
men in the city during the last few days. Two
were discovered by the police yesterday, one for
1913 and one for $22,5 so, with the name of
Thomas Horton forged to them. The names of
j, H. Eaton and E. e. Jargls it is found have
also been forged to checks for small amounts
The work is very clunsily done, but tine men
passing the checks have succeeded in GLIDING
arrest by not operating twice in the Same neigh
horhOOd, and as the losses are not largo their
victims are not disposed to give publicity to
their duplicity by endeavoring to capture them.
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A Need for aLaw.

It has been discovered that there Is at present
no law on tho statute books providing for the
disposal of unclaimed funds i'll the hands of a
receiver. 1t Is said that the receiver of the In
dianapolis Savings Bank has quite an amount
of such funds on hand, and does not know to
whom the dividends should be paid, If there are
TO be any more dividends. He might pro rate it
among the other creditors.
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Wants an Exnlanatinn.

John A. Lee, of Louisville, KY, yesterday flied
apetition in the Federal court asking the Judge
to direct NJ. A. Downing and E F. Claypnol, of
this city, to certain questions relating to
transactions in the stock of the Belt Road and
stockyard Company. There is a difference be-
tween Lee ana the defendants of $500 IN the
purchase Of $50 shares of stock, which he bought
for them, under partnership arrangement, at
large discount.
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That is what was said to-day of the Enamel
Paint made at Cleveland, by party who has
had considerable experience in the use of house
paints. He clinched the assertion by using il
again this season on several houses. Don't fool
yourmoney away on cheap paints, We guaran-
tee every gallon we sell. Ask your merchant for
the Cleveland Enamel Paint, for which we are the
sole agents in this vicinity. Send for color cards.
HuDEBRAND & FUGATE, IS S. Meridian ST.
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the position, there was concealing the dis
gust which it inspired While the distinguished
consideration shown the officers during their
presence in the city was very gratifying their
visit was very unsatisfactory, and Auditor
Rice, who sneaked into the city and out again
without attracting any attention, is about the
only member OF the State board who is prepared
to do any voting.
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Badly snalded.

AS party Of country people we're going
through the pork honse, and while near the
scalding vat, one OF them slipped and fell into
the boiling water He rescued by the work
men, who all buy their hats of Ryan, the halter
He was nearly parboiled, ana was taken to the
institute for treatment,
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Hynlenea1.

Mr.. William H. Marrz, the well-known attor-
ney, WAS married last night to Miss Maude Reed,
daughter of Enos B. Reed, at the residence of
the latter, No. 433 North Illinois street, Rev.
Myron W. Reed officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Martz
will not leave the city, but will go to house
keeping at once
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Prices Always in Plain Figures.
.PETTIS, BASSETT 6 CO..
Tho Coming Encampment.

A soliciting committee of one hundred persons
has been appointed by the executive com.
mittee of the military eneampmenu to raise
funds for defrayng the expenses OF the enter
prise, but their names will not be announced
until they have consented to do the work as
signed them. General Carnahan is rather en-
thusiastlc over the prospect, but thinks that
the Eastern and Northern States will furnish
most of the competing companies this year, as
competitive drills VIII be held In the South at
both New Orleans and Nashville. He claims
to have assurances that regiment from Port
land, Me-, will enter the drill here this year. and
q number of others nearer have announced an
intention Of attending the encampment.
KING & ELDER are receiving their spring stock
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a Case of YarioIoid.

Lafayette Smell, colored man, who lives at
No. lis North Tennessee street, and who has
been employed as porter at the Union Depot,
yesterday found to be suffering from a
mild attack of yaroloid, and was at once taken
to the pest-house. 1t is thought that he con-
tracted the disease from some traveller at the
depot,
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NEXT WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.

At the Grand next Monday and Tuesday even
ings the original "Hazel Kirke" company Will
appear, and Friday and Saturday nights another
Madison Square Company; the origina! "Esmer-
aida" will be the attraction. Either Of these
will well repay attendance.
Haverly's Opera Company will be at English's
Monday and Tuesday evenings, opening in "The
MascOCte" to Oe followed by the ''rhe Merry
War" The company has been enlarged and
strengthened since its former appearance here
The last three nights in the week Jay Rails
~ ncle Toms Cabin" Company will appear
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AMCSEMENTS.

PARK rHEATER-"THE NAIAD QUEEN"
"The Naiad Queen" is drawing fairly good
audiences at the Park Theater, but not nearly so
large as the merits of the entertainment justify.
1t is really one of the most pleasing things of the
kind ever seen on an Indianapolis stage and it
has taken months of hard work and careful train
ing TO get it in its present shape. The leading
people, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs, Miller Miss johnson,
and the others, all do admirably, ana are improv-
ing with each performance, while the 400 chill
dren whose efforts are enlisted show wonderful
proficiency. The scenery and effects are almost
marvellous, and the entertainment as a whole
ought TO fill the theaJer every night. II Ia of a
very heightened character, and is being patron
lied by nearly all the leading church people.
Every body who can afford it should see "Ihe
Naiad Queen" There will be performances dur
ing the remainder of the week, with a matinee
Saturday.
THE INDIANAPOLIS OPERA COMPANY.
The above name has been given to the society
recently organized by several well-known must
clans of this city, for the purpose of presenting
annually one or more of various well-knOwn
operas of popular character. The society
starts out with very favorable prospects, having
at this time membership composed of very near
Sixty of our best local singers. Prof Carl Barus
has been chosen director Mr.. Sidney Reade,
treasurer, and an executive committee consist
ing of Messrs. Miller, Hooper and Heuckel has
been appointed, upon whom the entire manage
ment of all entertainments shall devolve. Ii is
hoped that the citizens will appreciate the eff
forts of the membership, and by their patronage
establish the organization upon u sound and
permanent basis. Similar opera companies are
now existing in many of our Eastern cities, and
from the success of previous seasons of opera
given by local talent in this city, there is reason
to suppose that. Indianapolis is also capable Of
supporting one
For the first entertainment the society has Sc
lected the opera of Era Diavolo," and has Sc
cured the services of Mr. William Castle, OF the
Emma Abbott Opera Company, who will assume
the title role. The opera isFnow under rehearsal,
and will be produced the Isl of May with the fol,
lowing local cast:
Zerlina.- ---.-..-.--....---Mrs Mrs. Enrique Miller
Lady Alcash. Mrs Leon Baiy
Lord Alcash. ----..-.....M Mr.. Charles B. Foster
Lorenzo .-.-.-.----...-....-..Mr Sidney Reade
Beppo.- Mr.. Harry Hackett
Giacomo... Mr.. W. De NJ. Hooper
Matteo.--.-- :-----..-...-..--.M Mr.. Frank Raschig
NEXT WEEKS ATTRACTIONS
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The Best I Ever Uused.

LATEST style Hats at Seatons Hat Store, %
North Pennsylvania street.
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KING & ELDER are receiving their spring 81 0ck
OF furniture, and 1t will pay those interested to
call and see the new and elegant designs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

A. McGregOr-D-n the Enquirer, and
all Of its gangl It's simply a question
whether John r. Mclean or George II.
PendletOn shall win this fight next
month. know Mclean is on top Just
now, but, by G., we'll down that whole
crowd next month. Suppose they did
beat Thompson; what of itp Having
whipped Thompson, now they are after
PendletOn. 1t will be a Id shame if
they whip him, too. | see that Dave
Paige has got to be exposed. Am going
to show him up in my paper, d-n him.
jeff" in the Enquirer of Monday.
This hired liar of the Enquirer is "a
bully boy with a glass eye" and dishes
up stuff to serve his master. His name
is James E. Fisher. This Jimmy is like
Fag in the play, who never serupled
about lying for his master and always
backed 'em well up. Are these the dogs
to run the Democracy of Ohio? Are
they not rather the buns to ruin?
We need scarcely say that the whole
thing is fabrication and not our style.
Mr.. Welty, Of our city, informs us that
"Jeffs" report as to him is utterly false.
He is servile creature of the Enquirer
and one Of the fellows rampsging over
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26
Surely worth While a visit,

A DEMOCRAT reporter, a few days
ago, in making his rounds to gather
mp items that will interest our readers,
was attracted on passing along East
Seventh street, by the unusually large
and most eXcellently finished assOTt-
ment of monuments and tie choice
selection of fine grades OF marble, IN the
rough, at the well known and popular
works of the Canton Monument and
Mantel Company. Upon inquiry we
learn that this firm always carries a
very large stock and buy for cash only,
making a saving of a large per cent
that their patrons reap the beneft of
upon contracting with them. We asked
if they usually went east to make their
purchases as some other dealers do? The
answer was: I'VE do not find it neces-
sary, as all bills are settled promptly
aud we do not have to go east to get
extension of time, or TO wheedle any
wholesale dealer for more stock. That's
about all there is in going east. Why,
we can obtain just as close figures;
equally as good, If not better stock, and
can save the extra expense of a trip
east, again giving our patrons the bene-
tit of this saving in expense" We also
found that the business of this firm the
past year, has been very large, as GUS
toners could easily select from their
fine stock exactly what they wanted.
Their assortment of mantel work is
large, varied and most aTtistically lin
ished. The rule adopted by them is:
ave can and will sell the same class of
work cheaper than any competition"
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rendering OF this well known aud ever
popular play was of an excellent char
aeter. and drew forth many loud bursts
of applause. Under the influence of a
good sized and appreeiative audience,
the company appeared to far better adj
vantage at this performance than IL did
the night before. Miss kittie RhOadeS
and Miss Stella Willis as the two Or
phans were very fine, both ladies per-
forming the parts in an excellent man
ner, while the spirited acting of Messrs.
MeafOTd and Ely contributed largely to
the success of the performance.
THE GIRL LOVE-"
Next Saturday evening Miss Daisy
Ramsden will appear in Elliott Barnes
successful play entitled "a Diamond
Mystery, or The Girl l Love-" supported
by fine company. The following is
what the Ft. Wayne Gazette says of this
company:
Miss Daisy Ramsden is indeed daisy.
She is a vivaciOus little sOubrette, with
a pretty face and we'll rounded figure.
She sings well and her step dancing
fairly paralyZed us. Miss Ramsden is
the best In her line in the country to
day, and now that she is being properly
handled will make one of the most pay
ing stars on the road. She is from the
London theatres, and came over and
Joined Willie EdOuin's Sparks" party
and OvershadOwed the star. Miss Daisy
is very talented aud clever little wO-
man, and we want to see her again at
the Academy. j. w. Burton was anus
ing as a funny lawyer of the exagger-
ated type, and fully shared the hOnOrs
of the evening with Miss Ramsden. He
is comedian of rare ability and justi-
fies his previous good reputation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

Miss Kittie RhOadas, supported by an
excellent company, appeared at the OPP
era House Monday evening, in G1lOerPs
amusing comedy. Engaged" The at
tendance was not yery large, owing to
the fact Of its being Christmas Eve,
most people being too intent upon lay
ing In stores and presents for the NOR
row. The performance was fine one,an
what audience there was present enjoy
cd il immensely, all the good points of
the play-and They are many-be1ng lib
orally applauded. Engaged" is thor
Oughly refined and most amusing com
edy, and is admirably rendered by this
company. Christmas afternoon and
evening the Two Orphans" was given
by the same company. Both perf0rman-
ces were we'll attended, particularly that
of the evening, despite the counter at
fractions in the various churches
throughout the city. The company's
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

On Monday, the employees of Andrew
VOLTS department of G. Aultman & Co. 8
works, gathered and appointed COM
mittee of two to ascertain the where
abOuts, and when found, to bring in
their foreman. Mr.. Stansberry and
Engle, the committee, after considerable
securing about the works, found their
scared) in the midst of his assembled
employees, after which j. j. Reed in a
short address made known to him the
object Of the gathering and presented
him in behalf of his employees with a
fine gOld-headed cane.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

The raid being made upon Hon. Frank
Hurd will be Ineffective. He is clearly
entitled and suited to a position on the
Ways and Means Committee. He has
made the tariff life study. He fought
in the last campaign squarely upon the
Ohio platform. The tariff question is
purely a problem of business. Free
trade is an impOssibility. The bowling
about it is good as a Republican scare
crow, but it has begun too early to sub
serve the purpose Of the next campaign.
A scarecrOw in time loses its frighten-
ing qualities.-COlumbu Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

1T is strange that the Republicans
should turn out the Democratic officers
of the Senate, and elect Republican Off
GERS. This proceeding does not SAVIOR of
that strenuous zeal for civil service re-
form which animates the breasts of all
true Republicans from HOar to Malone.
1t is sad to notice that our esteemed Re-
publican contemporaries don't see any
darkness should enshTOud the minds of
the grand old party, the pure old party
that lives to elevate the public service
and taxes!
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er, on Friday evening. Nov. %. 1888, a
black mare, seven years old and about
13 hands high; with fOal; buggy bride
and saddle. There is white spot about
the size of a thumb-nail on her back;
also a small lump on the left side of the
neck where she had been bled. She is
also a little hip shot. Forty dollars re-
ward will be paid for her recovery. Any
information may be reported by tele-
graph or telephone to Sheriff Altekruse,
or Marshal Schlegel, Canton, o.
EDWARD SNYDER.
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l wish to say to the public and pat
rOns of my husband, DR.. ]. H. Siddall,
until his return, 1 have made arrange
ments with DR.. W. H. Miller, cOmpe-
tent dentist to take charge of his Office
and business. DIR. VIM. Siddall will also
remain in the office for a time; and,
with our facilities for doing first-class
work, we with confidence solicit patron
age.
DR.. W. H. Miller, dentist, Tin charge of
DR.. Siddal's Offiee) is now ready to wait
on all requiring dental services.
MRS. j. H. SIDDALL.
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The Ohio State Poultry, Pigeon and Pit
annual exhibition at Toledo, o., Jan.
I'd to 8th, inclusive. The American
Poultry Association will hold its annual
meeting in convention with the Ohio
Association beginning on Jan. Sd. The
display of poultry, sc. promises to be
very large, and the two associations will
bring to Toledo large number of the
most prominent breeders and fanciers
of the United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

The Arion orchestra of this city have
secured the services of a splendid violin
player, in the person of Mr.. F. D. Smith,
of Knox, Penn. Mr.. Smith is fine mu-
sieian, and a violin player of great
power. He will be the future leader OF
the orchestra, and the AriOn is to be
congratulated on the valuable acqut-
sitiOn to it's ranks.
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Something New.

Partisan artificial plants and flowers,
for decorating private residences, ban
quet tables, churches etc, sold by L..
Ephraim, the popular jeweler and op-
tician, IL Opera Block. These articles
cannot be distinguished from the natu-
al product, and are warranted not to
fade. Also orders solicited for Bridal
sets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

the State to defeat Senator PendletOn!
1t would not have suited this fellow nor
the Enquirer to have made true report
of what McGregOr did say and what he
is ready to say to any one. This same
Jeff" three months ago was strong for
PendletOn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

The attention of readers is called to
the report of the Board of Visitors to the
charitable and correctional institutions
of Stark county, which we give in this
issue of the DEMOCRAT. 1t will be found
very interesting, and should be read by
all
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

Jacob W. Smith has opened a shop for
the repairing Of sewing machines, at No.
50 East Eighth street, Canton, o. Mr..
Smith has had twelve years. experience
in the sale and repairing of sewing ma
chimes, and can guarantee to put an old
sewing machine in such repair as to
make it as good as new. Orders by mail
promptly attended to.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

j. H. Gully. Wholesale Agent for the
celebrated Philip Best Milwaukee Lager
and Export Beer. Families can have
orders filled by addressing P. o. Box 252,
or at the Bottling Works, at No. 43 East
TuscarawRs ST., Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

JEFF" of the Enquirer, did not relate
what we said of political sneaks and
cut-thrOats trying to corrupt" and de-
strOy the Democratic party of Ohio. This
would not suit the Enquirer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

A good opportunity for the invest
ment of capital is offered in the Waynes-
burgh Brewery, which is for sale on
very cheap terms. Those desiring in
formation on the subject can find it by
addressing John c. Elsass, WaynesbUTgh.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

On Thursday, Jan. Sd, at 9 o'clock a.
NJ, Joseph Haidet will offer at public
sale, at the late residence of Victor My
ers, three-fOurths of mile from Free
burg, cows, 2 mares, log sled and a
large and extensive stock of agricul-
tural implements.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

WE trust our friend ]. v. Lawler, of
the Carroll Chronicle, may be elected
qualified, of good habits, and worthy in
every particular. Alliance Leader.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

A fine bargain can be had either for
purchasing or renting a farm Of 7S
acres, situated miles west of Canton
and one mile north of SippO Lake, by
applying on the premises, or to Fred
Isler, 81 East 9TH street, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

Jacob Schmachtenberger will offer at
public sale at the place known as the
John Shook farm, lying between Bayard
and Minerva, on Jan. 5th, the said farm
together with all its apDurtenances.
This farm is very desirable one, being
in high state of cultivation. Sale
to commence at II O'clock IN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-26

d. H. TOlan, Esq, of the DelphOs, Ohio,
Herald, favored us with pleasant call
on MOnGay. Mr.. TOlan had been visit
ing relatives and friends at CarrOlltOn,
where he was boy years ago.