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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
WILL NOT ACCEPT THE NEW RATE.
The Gas Company Thinks 1t Could Not OPP
crate Under the Proposed Contract.

The action of the Council and Board of Alder
men In regard TO the price of gas was taken
without a definite proposition from the Indian
apolis Gas-lieht and Coke Company to guide
them. The matter now rests with the compa-
ny. If it accepts, the question will be settled
for year. at least. but as to acceptance there
is nothing encouraging in Mr. Fleteher's reply,
yesterday, when asked TO the willingness of
the company to enter into new
contract at the 81 rate We would.n be
said, prefer TO meet the wishes OF the
city and citizens in this matter, but it
is not q question for thu company
to determine whether it 10 willing
or unwilling TO accept the contract as presented
by the city. The price. within itself, 81 per
1000 cubic feet and SIS per post is something
we cannot consider. because it would be abso-
lutely impossible for the company to work
der such contract. Pending the consideration
of this question by the Council and Board OF
Aldermen. the company preferred to let them
act without any argument of its own seeking to
affect the result way or the other. The
companyIwiIl present its reasons in detail, either
through the press or at the next meeting of the
Council, why it cannot accept the terms present
ed by the city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
COULDN'T GET A LICENSE.
A Telegram Temporarily Prevents the Mar
riage ola Shelby County ElOping Couple.

On Monday evening telegram was received
at the county clerks Office from S. Cunning.
Morristown Shelby county, requesting the
clerk not to issue marriage license to his
daughter. Elma j. Cunning. The message indi-
Gated that effort being made to head off
a runaway couple. and the marriage certificate
clerk was instructed to look ont for them. Late
yesterday afternoon young man who gave his
name Hen Wrennick, walked up to the
certificate counter and called for marriage
license. He introduced the witness his
father. When the girls name was asked, be
said it was Elma Cunning. and he was then
shown the telegram from Morristown. He said
it was from the girls father, and he was very
much disappointed because the license would
not be issued. The clerk agreed to issue the
license If the father of the young man would
make affidavit that the young lady was of legal
age hut the elder Wrennck would not do that.
The father and left the Office with the
mark that they would capture the girl, despite
the elder Cummings efforts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
niasatiafisd mlth rheir Hnabands.

Two more wives, who have not found married
life what they expected, applied TO the Superior
Court for divorces yesterday. Estella j. Heller
wants divorce from Robert J. Heller, &C
count of drunkenness and cruel treatment.
They were married in 1873, and she alleges that
for the last Ave years his abuse has continued.
She says he frequently struck her, AID several
in danger. They have three children. of which
she asks the custody. Nancy voorhees,, who
lives in the village Of Sunnyside, west Of this
Voorhees,, TO whom she was married in Perry
township in 1875. She charges abandonment,
and says that one year after their marriage her
husband, after making life unpleasant for her,
deserted her. and since that time has not recog-
nized her as his wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
INSANITY OF TWO GIRLS.
Bad Treatment Causes the Mental Deranga-
ment of One and Poor Health of the Other.

Two weeks ago it was reported at police head
quarters that Miss Mary Ella Ripley, living at
No. 120 Massachusetts avenue. had been spir-
tied away from home and badly treated by
young man. The police investigated the matter,
and while they found evidence to sustain the
girls story, they were unable to trace down the
man who had committed the crime. The mat
ter was revived yesterday when q COM
mission composed of DR.. Hayes and Justices
Smock and Feibelman called to pass upon
the young woman's mental condition
They completed the investigation. and while they
found that she had been subjected to bad treat
ment they did not think her condition of mind
warranted her being committed the Insane
Asylum. There was some evidence showing
that the girl had been very badly treated by her
own parents, and there is probability that the
grand jury will be called upon to look into the
case.
Emma E. Mussman, living at No. 465 South
Meridian street, has been declared insane by
commission composed of Drs. Panther and Bell,
and Justices Snock and Feibleman. Her men,
tai trouble arose from poor health, and recently
she has been threatening to take her life, and
that of relatives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
poes Not Like ,he Ease Ma.rs Time.

W. H. Terrell said yesterday that the fast
mail train of the Pennsylvania Company is not
the great benefit it promised to be account
of the manner in which mail is handled at the
Indianapolis postof1ce. Before the o'clock
P. NJ. trsin," he continued, twas put on our
mail went West the Vandalia at IL o'clock at
night Then we could leave our mail for that
train at the postofhee at Z, 8 or even 9 o'clock.
and feel certain that it would get away The
mail is closed for this o'clock train at 7:30 or
Ills. Now the biggest mail of the
day goes into the Office after
z, or at least after o'clock
in the evening. as that is the time the business
men get their mail in The result is that if tbs
mail is at all heavy all the letters intended for
this o'clock train not reached in time 1t
is fault merely of not having force enough,
and not the fault of those men there. It is SIM
ply impossible for the force they have to handle
large evening mail in time for that o'clock
train, some of our letters lie over here until
IL O'Clock next day. There is mail-car on the
train which leaves here at IL o'clock p. NJ, al
though there is special pouch for St. Louis mail,
carrying nothing else Under these circum-
stances it would be good thing for the post
Office people to send all Western mail left over
at o'clock to the st. Louis Office"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Mu.t Paw for Hie MIG Stock.

Judge Taylor yesterday heard the suit of R.
FL. Leatherwood against Horace Allen to re-
quire him to abide by contract for the fore
closure of some mining stock. Some time ago
Mr.. Allen contracted for $500 worth of stock in
gold mine located in Arizona After he had
agreed to the purchase he said he received in
formation that the mine was not paying one.
and that the stock was therefore worthless He
refused to pay over the contract money, and
suit was instituted by Mr.. LeatherTood. Judge
Taylor rendered a Judgment in favor of the
plaintiff for $675, on the ground that there
no evidence of fraud on the part of the plaintiff,
and that the purchaser had opportunities to
know what he was contracting to purchase
pared the verdict himself, and had the jury
agree tn IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
PETTIS, BASSETT & co.
WILLIAMS. THE MURDERER.
lie Valves Examination and Goes to Jail-A
New Theory Of the Shooting Of His Brother.

Gus Williams, the murderer. waived exami-
nation before the Mayor yesterday morning,
and was committed to Jail. He appeared some
what hsggard and worn from his tramping over
the country, but seemed TO be perfectly con-
tented with his situation. After tha arraign-
ment be accompanied Superintendent Travis TO
photograph gallery, and his appearance the
stseet attracted great deal Of attention.. In
order to elude the great crowd that followed
him, Superintendent Travis had to resort TO
Sase, and after going north on Delaware street,
8 II going TO the jail, he passed through tho
Thorpe Block, and got rid OF the curious.
After good negative was taken, Williams WAC
placed IN the county Jail. The grand jury has
already examined saveral witnesses in the case,
and will conclude fta Investigations to-day.
Under the direction of the coroner a post-mor-
tenn was held over the remains of Ben Williams
yesterday morning. 1t revealed that the bullet
passed entirely through the body. having entered
near the spine. The theory Of the physicians is
that che shot was fred from the inside of the
hoCss, as IL seems impossible that patrolman
Spears could have fired the fatal shot from
where he stood on the outside. The deceased
WAS . member Of Lincoln Lodge. II. o. f., col
Dred organization. and he will be buried under
the auspices Of the order from the Second Bap-
tist Church to-day, at o'clock The sermon
will be preached by Rev. Nathan A. Seymour
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
RemonssranOes Against saloon Licenses.


The County Commissioners have set apart to-
day for hearing the demonstrators against
license being granted to several saloon-keepers.
It Is probable that all of them can not be heard
IN one day. and the cases against George Kol-
check, who desires to continue his saloon near
the base ball park, and Lewis Tombalina who
keeps bad place on East Washington street,
have been set down for hearing first The Kol-
other in the afternoon. The remonstrance
again st Kolcheck has been signed by nearly all
the citizens of the ward in which he is located,
and very determined fight is to be made
against him. The fight against Tombaina is
being conducted blythe police. who charge that
he keeps one of the worst places in the city
The citizens of his neighborhood are apparently
not interested in the matter. and the police have
employed Martin Hug to assist them in resist
ing the granting of the license.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Con.est,ne Fer nrother,s VIII.

Anna Catherine Viol has brought suit in the
Circuit Court to prevent the ptobating of the
viii of her mother, Sophia Dacket, who died on
the Oath of February. By the will she was
given only life interest in the estate. valued at
SIS, 600, while, the only heir she claims she is
entitled to full possession of the property. She
protests against the will being prooated on the
ground that her mother of unsound mind
when IL executed. Frederick Cord, the
executor, and Lena Cord and Louisa Coolen, to
whom the estate is to go after the death of the
plaintiff, are made defendants in the suit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Found Dead on the TRACK.

Early yesterday morning Dennis Sughrus,
freight conductor the Panhandle railroad,
found dead on the track near the Belt cross
ing. He was horribly crushsi and had evidently
died soon after the accident occurred. He had
charge of an incoming freight train. and is sup
posed to have fallen from the train. He was
not missed until the train had reached the city.
He was young man. unmarried. aud lived
with. his parents at No. 27 Henry street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
MRS. Hunt Procures q Divorce.

Mrs. Melissa Hunt has been granted divorce
from her husband. John A. Hunt, manager of
the j. A. Hunt Soap and Chemical Company, by
Judge Taylor. The decree is on the grounds of
failure to provide. 1t was entered several days
ago. but at the request OF the parties to the suit
was kept quiet by the court officials For some
time Mrs. Hunt has been supporting herself by
keeping a clearinghouse. Both parties have
stood well in society
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
What Is the Color Of the Moon7

Does any one knowl And as the moon is only
two hundred and thirty-six thousand. eight nun
dred and forty-seven miles from here, don't
venture to say what color il is. but do say that
Ryan, The Halter. Fl and % South Illinois
street, has The correct styles OF hats By the
way RYAN is sole agent for Dunlap's celebrated
hats. Spring styles now ready.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Gulltr Of Petty Ofenses.

In the Criminal Court, yesterday, Lula Brown
was tried for stealing wearing apparel from Mrs.
Hattie McCrackler. Found guilty by Judge r.
VIM she was sentenced to the Female Reforma-
tory for one year. George Laws, who stole an
ice-cream freezer, was also found guilty after a
trial before the court, but as it his first Of
Tense, the Judge dealt leniently by SEN
fencing him to six months in the work-house
Alexander Williams who stole two chickens
from a lady living on West Market street, with
drew his plea of not guilty, and pleaded guilty.
He will be sentenced this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
A Colorea MANS Complaint.

DR.. William Chavis, q colored man. who was
graduated at the recent commencement of the
Indiana Medical College. says he finds preju-
dice against his race among rental agents Be-
fore completing his studies here be practiced in
Darke county. Ohio, but desiring 10 locate IN
Indianapolis he complains that he is met by re-
fusal for Office room solely account of his
color. He rented Fort Wayne ave-
nue.. and after furnishing it at considerable ex-
pense the agent gave him notice to quit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
The Board of Trade's New Secretary.

There was very full attendance at the meet
ing of the governors OF the Board Of Trade held
last night for the purpose of eleciine secretary
to succeed C. F. Holiday, recently deceased.
The candidates were Arthur Gillette. W. RI. Me-
Curdy, George s. Warren. and Richard Eagle.
Mr. Gillette was chosen by very handsome ma
jorify, with Mr.. McCurdy as geconc choices. Mr..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14

Gillette is the son of Prof H 5. Gillette. form
erly connected with the Deaf and Dumb Insti-
tute, and for several years has been engaged in
the grain business. He Is thorough business
man energetic and will make capable secre-
tary of the Board of Trade. The salary of the
secretary WAS reduced $500 year, one of the
candidates for the position having offered to take
it for that much less than has been paid hereto
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
A Trap That Did Not work.

Fred White was fined $40 and costs by the
Mayor yesterday morning, for assaultlne Sarah
Walker, who lives at No. $50 West North street.
In retaliation. he ca used the Walker woman and
Valentine Moss TO be arrested for sustaining
illegal relations, and they were each fined $25
and costs and sent TO the work-house for thirty
days. The evidence showed that the Walker
woman had trap door arranged, by which to
provide for Moss Is escape into the cellar in case
of police interference, but when the officers
called, tn . contrivance failed to work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
A lecture on Russin.

At the North Baptist Church. corner Broad
way and Cherry streets, lecture on Russia and
the Russians by Rev. Emil Veniaminovitch
Bari. of ST. Petersburg, will be delivered this
evening. The lecturer will give his discourse
an additional interest by appearing in the eos
tuma of his people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Cases Against saioon-Keepers.

Charles Mittay, arrested for selling liquor aft
er IL o'clock, was tried before the Mayor yester-
day and acquitted because the men who pur-
chased the beverage testified that it was ginger
ale. Pat Manley. arrested Monday night by
patrolmen Hostetter and Kellermeyer, charged
with selling whisky to e. l.. Graves, an alleged
habitual drunkard, will be tried tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
The II. & D. Wrought Steel RANGES

Best Bessemer steel plate: round hre-pot;
great improvement over old square corners. All
sizes. from smallest family to hotel. Send for
references and circular or call and see it.
WIN. H. BENNETT & SoE. 30 S. Meridian &C.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Charged with : Posloffice Robbery.

Malcolm A. DArroch arrested yesterday
by Postofics Inspector Stuart and brought to
this city on the charge of robbing the postofice
at Rockville of $50 in money and 500 worth of
stsmps on the night of Dec. &c, last. He gave
bond In the sum of $500 and was released.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
A Little Early Yet.

But thought we wonld call your attention TO the
New Perfection Refrigerator, of which we out
sold every other make in this city last season.
They are just simply perfect, and that is saying
good deal. Don't buy until you have our
assortment of over TWENTY-FIVE different pat
terms. HLDEBRAND 81 FuGATE.
50 South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14

OF course you do; every gentleman does. Some
call them trousers. others pantaloons. Before
making purchase of spring ''inexpre ssibes," call
at No IA East Washington street. Our styles
extend over a wide range. Prices low; work
guaranteed. KAHN & Co., Popular Tailors,
IA e. Washington street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
DRAPERIES

The time approaches when the trees
Sleave out" from their trunks, and all
nature begins to put on draperies. In
upholstery goods and curtains we have
some of the finest patterns and shades in
the market. In silk. silk and noil, silk
face, spun silk and petit point tapestries
the designs and colorings are noted for
refinement of taste whether in the bright
or subcued effects. They show the
touch of expert craftsmen throughout.
We have large and equally strong line
of medium priced goods. The clos ed
effect ia the ornamentation of Gu ain
tops is a new thing, and enhances the
general appearance. The new dados are
gems in every respect In short. there is
much that is new in the spring display of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14

FuESrTUnE at lowest prices at VIM. L. FL
ders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
PENDANT PREREQUISITES.

A magnificent pendant recently seen consisted OK
circlet of fourteen diamonds, from which hung
by string of small brilliants large carbunele,
which, in turn supported by diamond string
perfect pear-shaped pearl. Pendants like these
are not ususlly carried in stock. They are gener-
ally made to naeasure-the measure your pocket
book But we have prodigality of pendants that
will fit many pocket-books without previous meas
nre We know it. We fitting them every
day. Come in and try
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-05
The Decided Dlnsronce.

The Republicans in both houses ocCn-
nv a different position in relation to the
Senate Tariff bill from that occupied by
the Democrats toward the Mills bill.
While the Democratic measure did not
receive united support in the House and
was not commended by all OF the DEM
ocrats in tho Senate, every Republican
in Congress indorses the bill introduced
Wednesday. An exchange makes these
statements by high authority, and adds
that there may be some amendments,
but they will not be made because the
bill as a whole docs not receive tho in
dorsement of the party. Such amend
ments as will tend to perfect the meas
ure will be accepted by the united party,
whether presented by Republicans or
Democrats. There have been no clark
lantern" proceedings in connection with
the preparation OF this bill. All parties
and all interests have been heard and
fully considered. The primary object
hes been to reduce the revenues OF the
Government to the minimum demanded
to meet the expenses of the Government
and at the same time correct the ine-
qualities Of present laws which levy Gus
toms duties. The Republicans holdthat
it is better after correcting the inequali-
ties of present laws to make such re-
auctions as arc possible by way Of the
abolition OF useless internal taxes aud
to reduce the duties on the most popu-
lar articles of consumption which are
produced in the smallest quantities in
this country. The Republicans are sat
islied that they have achieved their aim. J
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-05
STRIKING Down LABOR.
How the Mills Bill Would ArsetathC ston
nmh NInrhln Cnllnrn.

How the Mills Bill Would Aifechthc Stone
and 9Iarblo Cutters.
Netc lori Pres.
The Pres hns received several letters
IRON stonC-cutter5 and others protesting
against the reductions which the Mills
bill has made in the duty on marble of
ali kinds, rough and manufactured.
These readersiniorm us that the present
duty is insufficient to protect that indus.
try, and the reduction Of nearly 40 per
cent simply means that the stone yards
in and around New York might as well
close, rs the marble work will all be inn
ported from abroad-especially Italy.
This is Il cheerful prospect for marble
workers. How will they like TO SEQ the
shops in which they have toiled convert
ed into show rooms fOrthe exhibition OF
Italian work? And all for what? That
the rich may obtain marble for their
mansions and their monuments little
cheaper Says one OF our corrcspondents,
himself n marble cutter:
81 suppose most people will say that
American marble cuttcrg, stone cutters
ana caTVGTS can 10 lilc NOTh tllc bulhC
MS Italians. will say and can get men
OF standing in New York to shy TINT our
New York stone cutters aud carvers can
do better work and do as much in half Il
day as an Italian can do in one day. !
would remind the people OF New York
and all through the country that every
boss figures on American wages and
hours, and then has the work done in
Italy. Let the stone cutters and marble
cutters vote for Harrison this fall, and
then the work won't be going over to
Carrara, Italy, whore the best men can
bc.cmployed for 81 20 day"
II the Mills bill becomes law, and
only the Republican Senate stands in its
way, as il has passed the House OF Rep
IresentatiYes, the stone and marble cut.
tiers might us well go out Of the business
To prevent such calamity is duty
which every man engaged in this and
kindred industries owes his family. 1t
is not n question Of politics, but OF bread
and butter, and the Pres urges this mat
ter upon the attention Of all stone cut
tiers. The Mills bill strikes deadly blow
at the stone industry.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-05

The Register talks n good deal about the
Republican challenge Tor joint debate
in this city Saturday evening being an
effort to break up Democratic meet
ing. That's it, is it? Then what was
Henry S. Walkers challenge to Gen.
GofT ut Hinton? What was Walker and
the Governors descent on the Rcpubli-
can meeting at Hinton with a brass band
and a crowd OF heelers? What was the
Democratic committees challenge to Mr..
Hubbard to divide time" with the Pro-
hlbition candidate for Governor at Buck
harmon? What was the double chal-
lengo to Gen. Golf at Beverly by Flem-
ing and Wilson? The Register, as usual,
condemns its own side by its criticisms
OF the Republicans.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-05

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testitics: ~ can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
OF rheumatism OF 10 years standing"
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio,
Nllirms: ",rhc best selling medicine i
lave ever handled in my 20 years OK
pericncc, is Electric Bittcrs." Thousands
OF others have added their testimony, so
that the verdict is unanimous that Flee
tric Bitters do cure all diseases. OF the
Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only half
dollar q bottle ut Logan q Co.'s drug
store. .