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SENT TO THE ASYLUM.
The Wife of Ernest Kitz, Elk fellowship Trus-
tee, Adjudged To Be Insane.

Mrs Kitz, wife of Ernest Kitz, late township
trustee, was yesterday declared insane by a
commission composed of Justices Smock and
Feibleman. and she was sent to the Hospital for
the Insane Some months ago the troubles
between Mrs. Kitz and her husband were
brought to the attention of the puolic by her
arrest and imprisonment in the station house,
on the charge of assaulting her
husband. 1t then asserted that
divorce proceedings would speedily follow. The
husband and wife, however, were reconcied
soon after, and she went home again from St.
Vincent's Hospital, where she had been staying
after her trial in the Mayors court The official
papers in the case set forth that she attempted
to stab her husband on last Christmas; that she
has tried to kill him at other times; that
she imagines he is not true to her,
that she uses intoxieants to excess and has
quired seclusion and restraint She is described
as being so boisterous and violent sometimes as
to be dangerous. Her conversation is at times
wild and incoherent Her age is stated at thirty
years, and she was married three years ago. She
has no children
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ILLINOIS.
Indignation Over the Murder of France.
Further Details of the Tragedy.

Indignation Over the Murder of France
Further Details of the Tragedy.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DANvIIdE, May 25-The indignation of the
people of Fithian and vicinity over the murder
of Jacob France by mis- brother-in-law, C. &.
Ward. is not in any degree allayed. 1t took a
form last night which BODIED no good to Ward,
who is now confined in the county Jail
in this city. Early last night a
telegram from Fithian to Sheriff Tuttle
announced that mob was forming there for the
purpose of coming to this city to lynch Ward.
Later the operator at Fithan confirmed the re-
port The mob was expected to arrive in this
city about O'Clock this morning, but it failed to
appear Ominous rumors come from Fithian to-
day, but Sheriff futile says that he is quite con-
fident that no serious effort to lynch Ward will
be made.
Fuller reports of the murder of France do not
in any degree decrease its atrocisy and coward
dice On the evening before committing the
murder Ward borrowed double barreled shot
gun from a neignbor. On Saturday morning he
loaded it, and mounting horse rode to the field
where France was working. Approaching
France, he commanded him to throw up his
hands France. being entirely unarmed,
quickly obeyed. Ward took deliberate
aim and fred. France fell wound
ed, but arose and started to run away,
when Ward discharged the second barrel of his
gun. the shot taking effect in Frances side and
penetrating his lungs. Neighbors quickly ar
rived and carried France to his home, where he
died, Sunday morning, after giving an account Of
the affair.
the matter, and is either yer, brutal Ia nature
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THE CITY In BRIEF.

William F. Putnam has qualified as guardian
of Leila f. Putnam.
James B. Curtis has been appointed admins
traitor of Minnie Grammar.
Henry F. Fletcher has filed his bond in the
sum of $40, 900 as assignee of Adams d Shear
man, fruit packers.
Samuel L. Wallace yesterday filed with the
Secretary of State his bond for $4,000 as the
cashier of the Exchange Bank, of Spencer.
John j. Gero, the Adams county man who
sold liquor without a government license, was
fined $40 and costs by Judge Woods yesterday
Henry D. Rush and Walter C. Sprague have
secured judgment against the Puget Sound In
surance Company, of Tacoma, for 81, OIL. IS on q
policy.
First Presbyterian Church, will meet st the
residence of Mrs. Chaplin C. Foster this after
noon at 8 o'clock.
In the suit of Joseph Lewark against Walter
Stanton for damages for the alleged killing of
horse by fast driving the jury have found for
the defendant.
In the suit of Rachel Green and others against
Seth Green's estate for services rendered him
before death, the jury yesterday returned vers
dict for 81, 200 for the plaintiffs
The Indianapolis School of Elocuton and
Oratorv gives its ninth annual exhibition at En-
glishs Opera house tonight. when good pro-
gramme will be presented by competent pupils
and graduates.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Eugene L. Dolmetsch and Ida Kevers, Herman
Eisele and Caroline Hauss, William Fitzhugh
and Harriett Light, John w. Hamilton and
Kittie E. Morris.
special meeting of the Tippecanoe Club will
be held in the Mayors courtroom to morrow
afternoon at o'clock, and will be addressed by
Gen. John Coburn. whose subject will be, ''Tha
Campaign of 1910 and the Principles Of That
Day."
The delegates elected by the local us-d-
masters last night to the national CO
ton of yardmasters, in St Paul, were C..a.ios
Clark, James Washburn. Frank Jestal, Charles
Hovey and III. S. Curley, while as alternatives.
George Slaughter j. Benner and w. II. Smead
were chosen.
Another Ohio seed company, known by the
name of 'The Crawford Henry and Williams
County Seed Company" has filed articles Of in
corporation with Secretary Of State Myers. The
operations OF the company are to be conducted
at Napoleon Henry county, Ohio, and the cap
ital stock is fixed at 100000.
In the suit of the Etna Insurance Company
against Asa W. Burrows TO set aside convey
ance of property, on the ground that it was pur-
chased with the money of her husband, who Ia
indebted to the plaintiffs report made,
yesterday. by Master in Chancery Fishback, who
finds that Mrs. Burrows purchased the property
with her own money
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The Central Traffic Association.

CHICAGO May 25-The executive committee
of the Central Traffic Association held an i'm
portant meeting here to-day. The first thing
done was the formation of intermediate pools to
include all the business passing through the
gateways which have heretofore evaded the pool
between Chicago. Peoria and ST. Louis The
percentages to govern the intermediate pools
will be secured by arbitration. The admission
of the Chicago 81 Atlantic road then came up,
and the matter was advanced SO that it is
possible an understanding will be arrived at
tomorrow by action of the Chicago s. Atlantic
board of directors The differences between the
association and the Chicago & Atlantic road are
now merely a matter of percentages, the
latter road being anxious to have its
allotted share of the business fixed
before It becomes q member. The
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whatever is due to the party from any
other person, company or corporation payable in
labor, property or money. Such money consti-
tu'ing credit within the meaning Of the
STATUTE being all money due to person from all
sources, except such as may be owing on bonds,
stocks money loaned and money at interest
This rule for the deduction of indebtedness does
not apply to stockholders in national banks, con-
corning which an opinion has heretofore been
given. But it does apply to all other persons.
companies and corporations subject to taxation
in this State"
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Deductions from Taxable Property.

In answer to question by State Auditor Rice.
asking 'sWhat deductions can be made by indi-
vi6aals from property for taxation" the Attor-
ney-general has given an official opinion, in
which he says Indebtedness may be deducted
from credits only, and cannot be deducted from
the amount of any bonds stocks, money loaned
or money at interest Bonds, stocks, money
loaned or money at interest are not credits
within the meaning of the statute, from which
deductions OF Indebtedness may be made.
Credits from which deductions may be
made may therefore be defined 70 be
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Miscellaneous Notes.

Special to the Indianapolis Journas.
George d. Sonntag and wife, of indianapolis,
are at the Ebbitt
Mail messenger service has been established at
Alexandria, Hamilton county. from the Lake
Erie and Western railway for all service re-
quired.
President Cleveland sent two more vetoes to
Senate to-day. Both were of pension bills,
i one for an Indiana man--that of David W.
milton This bill was introduced by Senator
-Frison, were also the three Indiana bills
oed yesterday. 1t seems that the President
= special aversion for Indiana soldiers, as
1 % of the eight pension bills vetoed during this
session of Congress We're for men IN that State.
Leonard G. Wood, of Indiana at the COM
mencement of the law departmental of the George
$500, Tf,t-~--:.~ e.--a-A -... -
bVWil y tls CtSis. a, u CASH pFlIo Oh
$50 as the member Of the postgraduate class
having the best average Jere johnson, also of
Indiana, was among the graduates.
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The Payne Investigation Resolutions.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The President pro
tenn. laid before the Senate. to-day, letter from
the Governor Of Ohio transmitting the follow
ing resolutions. adopted by the Ohio State SEN
ate:
Whereas, By common report, suggested and cor
roborated by the public press of the State without
respect party and by the recent investigation of
the House of Representatives. the title of Henry H.
Payne seat in the United States Senate is vated
by corrupt practices and the corrupt of money in
procuring his election: and
Whereas, it is deemed expedient in order to secure
thorough investigation of his said election as Sen
ator of the United States that the belief OF the Cen
eral Assembly in this regard 5e formulated in spe
cifc charge; the efore, be it
Resolved That in the opinion of the General AS
sembly and it charges, the election of Henry y.
Payne as Senator Of the United States from Ohio, in
January, 1884, procured and brought about BY
the corrupt of money paid to and for the benefit
of divers and sundry members of the Sixty -sixth
General Assembly of Ohio, and by other corrupt
means and practices more particular statement OF
which cannot now be given.
Resolved That the Senate of the United States be,
and the same is hereby requested to make full in
vestgaton into the facts of said election far
pertains to corrupt means used in that behalf
Resolved. That the Governor be and is hereby re-
quesed to forward copy thereof to the President of
the Senate OF the United States.
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OUTDOOR SPORTS.

Slow Track and Good Attendance at Louis-
ville-Modesty Wins the Turf Stakes.
LOUISVILLE, May 25.-The weather was good,
but little cool; the track little slow, and the
attendance good.
First Race-Three-quarte of a mile heats.
In the first heat. Handy Andy soon took slight
lead closely followed by Betty Wilson, and
Cuban Queen. There was no change into the
stretch, where Hermitage moved up and
joined the leaders, the race resulting in Cuban
Queen winning by short half length; Hermit
age second, Handy Andy a very close third,
Roserie fourth, Betty Wilson fifth. Time,
116a In the second heat the entire field was in
close bunch to the lower turn. where Cuban
Queen drew clear, Joined by Roserie. Cuban
Queen was not headed, and won easily by three
lengths Roserie second Handy Andy third,
Betty Wilson, Rock and Hermitage distanced.
Time, 1.17k.
Second Race-Three- quarters of a mile. At
the start Nellie B. took the lead. Cora L. and
Enchantress being close up Nellie B. was not
headed, and won handily by length: En-
chantress second. length in front of Cora L.,
third. Time 11Sa
Third Race-The Turf stake, one and quarter
mile. Modesty was the first 30 show, closely
followed by Phillip s., Lady Hayward three
lengths back. There was no change to the back
stretch, where Modesty went into the lead, Phil.
lip s. dropping back, and Lady Hayward taking
second place. There was no change to the fin
ish, and Modestv won very easily by one length;
Lady Hayward second, four lengths in front of
Philip s.. third. Time, 2:l31.
Fourth Race-One and three-eighths mile
Littlefellow slightly in front. made the running;
Hopedale and Punka were the next to show, and
Phil Lee last, Some lengths off There was lit
tie or no change TO the lower turn, where Ex-
pert, joined by Irish Pat and Punka drew clear
of the field. Expert gradually went to the front,
and won handiiy by three lengths; Irish Pat sec
ond six lengths in front Of Punka, third. Time
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Adverse Report on Collector Hanlon.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS journal.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-As Anticipated in
these dispatches several days ago, an adverse re-
port has been made on the nomination Of
Thomas Hanlon, to be collector of internal rev.
enue for the Terre Haute district 1t was
formally agreed to at meeting of the commit
tee on finance this morning. was reported to the
Senate in executive session this afternoon, and
will shortly be considered by the full Senate.
1t is signed by all of the Republican members of
the committee, the Democratic members dissent
ing. This insures rejection by at least party
vote.
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Young Beecher's Nomination.

Washington Special.
1t is pretty we'll understood that the nomina-
ton of the son of Henry Ward Beecher to be
collector of Port Townsend w. t., will be re-
jected by the Senate. This is one of the best of
fees on the Pacific coast within the gift of the
administration The facts in this case have been
more than once detailed in these dispatches, and
are quite familiar to all Mr.. Beecher sr., is to
come here this week for the purpose of deliver
ing lecture on Conscience but even this will
not save the nomination from being rejected. 1t
is limited that the President may conclude to
withdraw the nomination, finding as he must
have done, that his protege will have little
ground to stand upon, but he will probably wait
until he hears from the Brooklyn pastor before
doing anything about the matter.
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Steamship News.

QUEENSTOWN May 25.-Arrived: Lord Cough
from Philadelphia City Of Richmond, from New
York
PHILADELPHIA, May 25-Arrived Grecian,
from Glasgow; British Prince, from Liverpool.
LONDON, May .25-Arrived: Westernland,
from New York for Antwerp.
PLYMOUTH May 25-Arrived Suevia, from
New York for Hamburg.
GLASGOW. May 25.-Arrived: State of Ne
vada. from New York.
HAMBURG, May 25.-Arrived: Gellert, from
New York.
NEW YORK, May 25.-Arrived' Canada, from
Hayre
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-Four Persons Burned to Death.

MILWAUKEE, May ga dispatch was re-
eeived from Rhinelander, in the northern part
of this State. that house of il-fame about a
mile from that village was, together with four
of the inmates destroyed by fire. at an early
hour this morning A fifth escaped alive, but is
SO badly burned that his life is despaired of
TIE dead are A. j Smith. Maggie Carroll, Dan
Doyle and woman reputed to be Doyle's wife
It is thought the fire was the work of an incen-
diary and two persons who escaped from the
building were arrested, but were dismissed for
lick OF proof by the coroner's Jury.
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Lyon, ir., Jacksonville. sad-iron mold James
Macy, Dublin, and c. NJ Gilbert, Straughn,
wirefence machine; William J. Mccoy, Jeffer
sonville, hose and pipe coupling; Theo. A. Nc
Donald. New Albany. stamp or laoel-holder.
moistener and afiixer; George w. Orahood,
Yeddo, shears; VIM. FL. OFT and E. r. McKen-
sey. Boston Station, car coupling; JAS. w. Reid,
Evansville, plug for stationary wash basins;
Henry Springer, Mt Vernon, clothes-drier; VIM.
Strong assignor of one. half to c. Anesh@usel,
ir, Indianapolis, fue-cleaner JAS Wade, Dana,
stripping instrument; David Wlsker. assgnor of
two-thirds TO III. b. Whitlock and j. w. Ashley.
Plymouth, drive well filler
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Suing Hia Partners.

G. b Hitchcock has sued o. III. Castle and G..
W. Lutz. alleging that he. the plaintiff, and
Castle were partners in the ownership of the
Model machine works; that they bought $l5.OO
worth of machinery which they sold to g. w.
Lutz, together with the other partnership prop
erty; that he has not been informed of the de-
tails Of the transaction or allowed to look at the
books. He asks the court to appoint receiver
and to order an accounting
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a Tr,ple Killing.

New York. MAY % "A special dispatch from
Bfownsville. Tex says: -Four miles north of
tits citv triple murder occurred yesterday.
Lewis Williams, the owner of dairy, became
Jealous of one of his three assistants and shot
him dead The two other employees Saxton
and Bowers, then Hred at Williams infiicfing
wound from which he died in short time but
not until he had returned fire and fatally
wounded Bowers
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Death from Lock-Jaw.


OptCIdf
GREENsBURG. May % James Anderson,
known as "Uncle Jimmy Anderson" died last
night at his residence in the eastern part of
this city, from lock-jaw, superir,,ueed by
rusty nail having pierced his foot few days
previous. The physician who first attended him
insists that there no occasion for a fatal
termination, but believes that Mr.. Anderson was
simply scared to death. The patient however,
for several days predicted that his death would
come just as it did. and at the time it did.
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Depression in the Grain Trade.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-The grain trade of Bal
timore has rarely suffered from such a depres-
sion at this time. For days past there has
been almost steady decline in both wheat and
corn, and operators in futures are very quiet.
is not believed that the bottom is yet reached,
I'd while there is such limited foreign de-
and shippers are very careful not to overstock
enseves. lest loss shall follow Rye and oats
We not suffered much decline, but the trade
both at this port is comparatively small
our, in sympathy with The wheat market, is
< agging and dull.
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Mrs. Hadley sues for Damages.

Mrs Elsie Hadley, who with her baby, was
locked out of the house at No. 1873 East North
street, where she had been occupying rooms.
has sued the owner of the building, John j.
Smith for $40 900 damages. She alleges that
night before last he broke into the house and
by threats and abusive language. rove her into
the street and compelled her to seek shelter at a
hotel. She says. further, that he broke up her
furniture, damaging it to the amount of $780,
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Swank's ASSISTANTS Fined.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. May 25.-The trial of FIVE of the
members Of the mob which took Reuben Swank
from his residence in North Manchester, in
March, severely whipped him, and then CON-
PEELED him to leave the town, resulted in the
jury, in the Wabash Circuit Court, this morn
ing. finding the defendants guilty of riot, and as
sessing fines of $50 each against James Sexton.
Daniel Christman. VIM Person jr., Henry
Stroyer and Guilford Pleas.
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PER 0NAL AND SOCIETY.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Brownell, of Peru, were
In the city yesterday.
DR.. o. A. Beeks was in the city yesterday Wis
iting relatives and friends
Milton s. Robinson, of Anderson, is in the city,
stopping at the Denlson House.
Judge John Mitchell, of Peru, is in the city,
and is guest of the Bates House.
The divorce suit of Martha A. Mcfarland
against Henry G. Mcfarland has been dismissed
by the plaintiff.
State Senator Campbell of Danvile, and Jesse
j. Spann, of Rushville, were among the promi-
nent visitors to the city yesterday
Mrs. G. P. Wilder. her daughter, Mary and
little granddaughter, who have been In Florida
all winter, will return home the first of June.
Mr. W. F. Lupton of this city. was married
yesterday. az Saratoga Springs, N. Y, to Miss
Clara G. Brockway The couple Will reach here
tonight, and make their future home at No
329 Park avenue.
The Sunday class taught by Mrs N
Igoe, of Roberts Park Church, will give a fes-
tival at the church this evening. very inter-
esting programme has been arranged, consisting
of music and readings by some of the best talent
of the city. Refreshments will be served.
Rev. S. j. Tomlinson. formerly of this city
but for TWO years pastor of the Christian Church
in Wabash, has resigned, account of his
health which has been steadily failing for the
last six months. He will retire to his farm near
this city, and, should his condition improve will
return to the congregation at Wabash.
H0tel Arrivals.
Denison House: John Ratliff, Eli Coggeshal
j. ID. Ratliff, VIM. L. Lenfestv, J. W. Pence
Marion; j. W. Glover, Mitchell: Jno. H. Brad
ley. j. NJ. Newberger, LaPorte; j. P. Noftzger.
III. B. Sheeler, North Manchester; E. B. Whit
aker, New Haven; N. H. Swayne, Toledo; DR..
d. c. barrow. Peru: e. J. Dougherty and wife
St. Louis; w. G. Smith, Williamsport; Jacob
Forsyth. r. c. Forsyth, Lake county. Indiana
Occidental Hote C. L. Haughton Oaktown;
Jas. ID. Strain, Rockville; E. G. Thomas Hunt
ington; J. F. Smith, Milroy; Sam p Terry,
Rochester: w. l.. Washen, Troy FL. r. Butler
Morgantown; G. w Howard, Lafayette;
j. r. Wallace, Rockport; A. NJ Dan
L. Fl. Lester, Washington; A. j. Hubbard.
Birdseye; I. j. Wolfe Walkerton: r. W.
Hall Lewisville; DR.. w. NJ. Merrell, Hammond;
David Lawson Knightsville j. w. Thomas.
Camden; Frank Alber W. Caldwell, Wabash;
A. II. Bayliss. Charlottesville.
Bates House: j. H. Burford J. r. Robinson.
j. Taylor, W. e. Rosebro Charlottesville;
John T. Scott. Terre Haute; w. A. Dunn. Wa
bash, j. f. Thompson, New Castle; a. E. Har-
Ian, Alexandria; o.. j. Lott, Muneie; j. A. New,
Greenfield; d. Mcdonald. Plymouth; w. P.
Carpenter. Butler; John r Cravens, Madison;
G. FL Buttsrfeld. Evansville: L. Hockett An
derson; P. Fl. Blue. W. P. Halstead. Sullivan;
J. p. Jones, T. w Henry. Marion; Thomas Poe,
J. e. Wellimer. Rushville; q. r. Griffin. Crown
Point; M. Cullaton, Richmond; s. O. Bayess,
Frankfort; Chas. Parsons. c. G. Emswiler MIR
and Mrs &. I'll Brownell, Peru; w. .. Reffer. j.
NJ Kellum. Liberty; r. B. Beauchanp and wife.
Upton; Hiram Teeter, Brazil; Frank Wood. j.
d. Watts, Delphi
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The Coming Races at Columbus.

Special to the Indianapolis journal
COLUMBUS, Ind, May 25.-The prospect for
the June races of the Bartholomew Trotting As
ISOLATION. which begin June l. is exceedingly
fine. The entries complete an6 all the
classes are full to OVERLOOKING many OF the best
horses of the country being on the list The
track and grounds in complete order, and
should the weather prove favorable the finest
sport ever seen in this portion of the State is
assured.
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Tmprovement of circle Park.

The Board of Aldermen Monday night di-
rected the city civil engineer to advertise for
sealed proposals for laying cement walks in
Circle Park and for one hundred seats for the
three city parks.
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Mangled by a Fly-Wheel.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
Upton, May 23-Whle working in tile
mill, seven miles northeast of this city, yester-
day afternoon, Morris Brookbarks was knocked
into the fly-wheel of the engine by truck and
had his hands nearly torn off and his arms
mashed and broken. He was also badly bruised
and cut about the head and breast and injured
internally. 1t is thought by the physicians that
he will die