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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-21
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

The Franklin Life Insurance Company.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis JournaE
At one time within the memory of this gener-
alton there was a prosperous insurance company
with headquarters at Indianapolis, known as
the Franklin Life Hundreds of good men in
this State invested their money in this State insti
tuition, hu from some cause more than six years
ago, the company suspend ed business andithe eff
fects went into the hands of receiver. The CON-
pany owned real estate in Indianapolis. held
first mortgages some good farms Indiana,
and at the time business SUSPENDED it was
given OUT apparently by authority, that the
concern would pay a dividend of from frty to sew
enty. five per cent. The money loaned on mort
gage would be paid in soon due, the real
estate would be converted into cash, and at least
a portion of the money paid by pocy-holders
would be returned to them. Some of the policy
patiently waiting for the promises of the
thorities to be made good II they are ever to
get anything out of this collapsed company they
begin want to know 1t; or will the receivers
salary, costs and attorneys fees, be kept up
few years longer until their money, paid into
this company in good faith, is consumed, as
completely wrecked though it had been de-
posted IN the Fidelity Bank2
These questions may be impertinent--a set
Element may deprive some one of good salary,
may cut off interest from funds paid in,
but let the amount be much little. it belongs
TO the policy holders and they entitled to it.
sell in Indianapolis move them Up here. We can
sell them off at profit and see that dividend
is declared INSURANCE TRUST
MUNCIE Jan. Is.
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Failure of a Manufacturing Chemist.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 20-To-day w. J. M. Cor
don. manufacturing chemist, assigned to ID. L.
Lyman. Liabilities, 500, 900. The only pre-
ester, N. Y, for $28 O00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-21

IT'S only question of time" and a short
tme, too. as TO when your rheumatism will
yield to Hoods Sarsapariia. Try it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-21
INDIANA ANDILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
Various Kinds in the Two States.
Peru Man Victimized By Bogus-Check Swim
dler-Parkhurst's Confession Receives Lit
tie Credence-Notes and Gleanings.
INDIANA.
A Peru Man swindied Out of a Small sum by
a Bogus Check.

A Peru Man swindied Out of Small sum by
Bogus Check.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PERU. Jan. 20.-About ten days ago there
arrived in this city young man aged about
twenty two, of light build. smooth faced and
wearing gray suit of clothes. He stopped at
the National Hotel, where he represented him
self to be the son of wealthy manufacturer in
eastern Ohio A few days ago he claimed
that his money running short and
later in the day, after ba mixing hours. showed
checks of different denominations, $50,
others $780, and as high as $500. upon the Lima
National Bank, and signed by Westerfeld Broth
AS far as is known he only succeeded in
disposing Of of them, for So. 60. He paid
his board bill, ard then left. The person to
whom the note was disnosed OF became suspicious
and telegraphed Lima. receiving reply that
such fir I'm existed Officers were placed upon
his track, and he traced to Kokomo and
thence TO Logansport, where all trace OF him
appar entity disappeared. Almost Immediately
after his disappearance an officer from Ohio
rived here, who was pursuing the young
on charge of swindling man in East Liberty
out of $3.50. This officer accompanied the local
police in their search. II. H Scott was the
name registered here. and in which the notes
were made payable The aggregate amount of
the notes exhibited here was over 81, 900. He is
said to be the OF q respectable minister in
eastern Ohio.
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Williams Post, G. A. r., of Muncie.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Jan. ia few days ago your cor
respondent, in a special, stated that an effort
was being made On the part of a few disgrun-
tied Democratic members of Williams Post, of
this city, to withdraw from the post and organ
ize another that would euloeize President
Cleveland and Commissioner Black, no matter
what they did for or against the interest of the
Union soldiers. The writer has taken special
pains to learn the truo motive of this movement,
and reiterates his former statement that it Is a
Democratic scheme promulgated by Mr. Black
and the admins tration for the express purpose
of furthering the interest of the Democratic
party. Out of a membership Of two hundred
and ten who belong to Williams Post, the in
significant number of seven. six Democrats and
Republican have asked for transfers, and
the Republican, seeing the trap he getting
in, changed his opinion and will remain in the
post. The communication In yesterdays Jour
nal signed by E. J. Pickett and John FL. Ste
phens, the former office holder under the
present administration while the other is
moss back" to the core plainly shows the ami
mus of their scheme. Williams Post is in
fourishing condition, and the post is as free
from politics as new born baby is of sin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-21

SPEAKERS, singers and actors find that Ayers
berry Pectosal improves and aids tho voice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-21
A Manufacturer Rebels Against a Monopo
Istic Policy

A Manufacturer Rebels Against a Monopo
Iistic Policy.
TO the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal
1t is certainly somewhat surprise that the
Evening News, claiming to be a fair, independent
newspaper should persstently attack a
business enterprise Of as honorable a body of
business men those composing the Indianapo-
lis Naturalgas Company. That they have
made mistakes is possible They may have
wanted TO "hog the corn" but why they should
be so persstenty blackguarded is beyond COM
prehension unless there is the decentralization
10 fasten worse monopoly upon the citizens
by destroying competition OF one thing the
public may be assured. the Consumers Gas
Trust Company has not money enough to put
down plant two million dollars will not put
down the plant necessary TO supply the whole
city To be sure they may bond IT. ont VINO
will loan the money TO supply Indianapolis Win
gas at cost" Capitalists, with SUCH large phlian-
thropy. may exist in heaven. they do not on earth.
Celestial capitalists 40 not deal In gas-stock,
water-works bonds or parks. two miles from city
limits. The reliance. then, must boon earthly
capitalists ard oily capitalists TO take the bonds
to finish the work. VIII they do III If they
do YOU may rest assured they will have it
constituted in the bond that the pound of flesh
will be forthcoming.
1t seems to me q matter of common courtesy
the enterprise of our own citizens should be
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An Invitation Promptly Deciiued.

Special to the indianapolis journal
MARSHALL. Jan. 20.-Whie Emery Snyder, q
merchant of West Union, fourteen miles south
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
Look mnrai

We hsve just received largo stock
Of Ladies' Hats. Ladies' Dress Goods,
consisting OF Ginghams, Linens and
Woolens, and Gentlemen's Clothing,
all OF the latest and most desirable
styles. Gall and inspect them.
3-26. j. RosEHsroCK,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-11-19
warning 10 Trespnssers.

All persons are hereby warned to
avoid fencing lands belonging TO the
undersigned on the North Fork of the
Humboldt river, nlso TO refrain from
driving onr stock off our rnnges in that
vicinity. Trespnssers will be prose-
cuted to the full extent Of the law.
MURPHY & HILL,
HaIleck, Nay 26. 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
, pUBcHAsER OF prAMoyps MISSING.

A. G. Radcliffe mounter OF gaziers' diamonds at No.
So NassausL has been away from his Oce for several
DAYS and It Is feared has gone Canada
other place where II Will be equally hand for the law TO
find him. lie leayes debts In this city that amount to
about ESQ., COO and the ason that his creditors
ricous is that nearly all contracted
day before he disappeared Nearly all OF his pur
chases Of diamonds been Simon Van Msppes
diamond importer at Broadway and J0hn-sL. OF whom
Radcliffe bought about 81 800 worth OF diamonds about
week ago. and gave a cheek for the amount drawn
bank In Jsmesburg n. J. few days the check
was returned protested and when the elc went TO Mr.
Rsdcnes cnce found that Radcliffe gone tho
day the purchase made and had been heard
from since. Among others to whom he money for
diamonds are Simon Dessan, No. John-st- III. Fer1
No. 10 Maiden lane H. Belias No. AZ Nassau-st Joseph
@. Doty No. Maiden Lane. and se'gel. tailor N
Eassau-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01

young man named Robert Morris was employed by
the Manhattan Elevated Railway Company about SIX
months ago as relief ticket lie secured the
position through the Fidelity and Casualty Company,
which went on his bond for $1,000 to guarantee his
honesty handling the railroads money. Nothing oc-
CURED to shake faith OF either company in Morris
until last Saturday, when he put on duty at the
Twenty third station OF the Thlriaye. line. That
evening company is said TO have missed about s4oO
worth Of Morris suspected, but could not
be found so Morris's bondsnen informed,
and they started several detectiyes In search OF him He
found Monday night in East Eighteenth-st be-
tween Avenues and B. When the detective attempted
to arrest Morris the latter made hard fight for freedom.
and would have succeeded in getting away had not a
police oicer the detectives assistance. Tho
prisoner protested his innocence vehemeny and at Police
Headquarters careful search Of his clothing failed
TO discover any Of the missing tickets
During his search Monday, however, the detective
learned that had been selling elevated aril-
road tickets various places at greatly reduced rates.
Yesterday morning Morris arragned in the jefferson
Market Police Court the complaint OF Inspector Sully
Of the Fidelity Casualty Company, but Justice Ford
held tho railroad company had been the only
people injured by prisoners dishonesty the complaint
should be made by them their representatives Mons
was then emanded the custody Of the police until this
morning t, Civ. railroad company chance 10 make
the necessary complaint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
QUINN DEFENDS HIS POSITION.
GENERAL PRYOR APPEARS FOR HIM-THE JAN.
IToR OF PYTHAGoRAs HALL COMPLAINS.

GENERAL PRYOR APPEARS FOR HIM-THE JAN.
IToR OF PYTHAGoRAs HALL COMPLAINS.
On the order to show cause why James Il, Quinn
should not be restrained from exercising the functions
OF Master Workman Of District Assembly No. 40,
Knights OF Labor. and COMPELLED to surrender the books
and papers OF tho organization, argument was heard
yesterday by Justice O'Brien in the Supreme Court
Chambers. General Roger A. Pryor, who opposed the
applicat insisted that Qunn's removal from the
office Of Master Workman was illegal. Henry W.
Unger and Adolph L. Sanger maintained, on the other
hand that everything had been done regularly, and
that the action asked for should be taken by the court
The decision reserved
John Nolans ianitor of Pythagoras Hall, with W.
Unger, applied to Justice German, In the Essex Mar
kct Police Court yesterday, for warrant for the ap
prehenson of William McNair, member Of the One
and All Association and valiant henchman of Quinn
Nolan claims that he received orders to lock the front
doors Of PythagOras Hail. and did at IL O'Clock the
night before, and shortly afterward McNar broke the
lock. Justice German refused warrant but issued
a summons calling McNair to appear before him
to-day. The doors now locked, and Quinn and his
parsans yesterday had to reach their Office through
tobacco shop that is next to the hall.
Quinn received letter from Edward Fincklestone,
chairman of the committee having In charge the cele
bratons on Labor Day, yesterday, asking him II he
had authorized D. J. Naughton and others to issue a
paper called Labor Day. which publishes a pro-
grammc of the celebration for September t. Quinn
replied that he had not and that no one had authority
to do so but the Central Labor Union. ~
The GLACIERS Of this city held a meeting last night
at No loo Bowery and organized local assembly Of
knights OF Labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
THEY ALL SAY IT WAS THE SEA sERpENr.

Providence, II. l., July 81 (speciaD.-The sea ser
pent has arrived Philip Walsh, engineer, Daniel
Nalty pilot, and George Howard steward Of the tug
c. B. Sanford informed a reporter on their arrival
from IIoboken yesterday, with three coal barSes In
tow, that at O'Clock Monday morning, when OF
Nausett Beach, Point Judith they all saw the
monster which none Of them ever before believed In.
The tug was steaming along at about five miles an
hour when they saw, at distance OF about GOO feet
lnshore an immense rcptIle twice the length of their
boat swimming rapldys his tail ashlng the water, his
head elevated some SIX feet, and showing his long
back-Gn above the surface for many feet His eyes
literally big as Saucers, and bis mouth was
yawning chasm, large enough 10 swallow man. The
beast was swimming furioiIsly apparently mahing ten
miles an hour, and was soon out or sight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
GUESTS SCARED BY LIGHTNING.
BOLT sHIvFRs THE FLAGSTAFF on THE ROOF OF
TILE PALME2 HOUSE. CHICAGO


Chicago July 31.-Thc guests at the Palmer House
startled in their sleep early this morning by a
terrific clap Of thunder accompanied by perceptibe
shock in all parts Of the house Thoughts Of dyna-
mite bombs and earthquakes caused nearly all the
guests to hurriedy dress and crowd through the
corridors. Meantime the few passers on the street
at that carly hour, II being about O'Clock, were
kept busy dodgIng flying splinters. The flagstaff
at the northwest corner Of the building was found
shattered TO slvcrs by lightning. Ropes were
promptly stretched across the sidewalk to keep tho
pedestrians out of possible danger. Investlga ion
shCxcd. however, that the actual damage done by tho
bolt was slight, Notwithstanding the genuine scare
given the hundreds Of people n the hotel.
Yesterday the hottest day experienced In Chi
cago this season The thermometer ranged from 75
at a. m, TO 90 at p Several cases of prostra-
ton were reported but only one resulted fatally.
st. Paul, MINI, July 30.-A local storm Of unusual
violence struck St. Paul to-day. The signal officer
reports that for short time the wind blew at the
rate Of mile a minute Cons dcrablc damage was
done 70 telegraph wines, temporarily suspendng COM
munication with Minneapolis saltwater and other
suburbs Peter Srambcrt, carpenter, was Killed
by lightning and laborng man was rendered IN
sensible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
HAS WK TAYDERBILT BEEN SUEDs
A SUIT FOR OVER s1OOOOOO SAID TO HAVE BEEN
BROUGHT BY w. L. BREESE OVER A STOCK

A SUIT FOR OVER 81 100000 SAID TO HAVE BEEN
TRANSACTION.
1t was rumored I'm Wall Street yesterday that VIII
lam L. Brcesc, Of the stock brokerage firm OF Brccso
g. Smith, whose recent encounter a Long Island
ferryboat with II. B. Hons OF Wall Street fame Will
be remembered has instituted proceedings against his
antagonist on that OCCASION ". X. Vandcrbilps name
was mentioned as of the persons Interested. but
1t IS not believed that he has anything do with this
particular suit
1t was asserted, however, that Mr.. Brcess has
brought a suit in tho supreme Court against W. X.
Vanderbilt for damages amounting to 81 100000,
growing ont Of alleged breach of contract on the
part OF Mr. Vanderbilt In Lake Shore stock trans
action.
Tho lawyers retained in the arc said to be
Joseph II. Choato and f. IL Smith for the piaHant
and Rowland lS Anderson for the defendant. They
all out of town last night, so no statement could
be obtained from them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
COMPLIMENTS FOR MIR. RIDGwAY.

Ex-Aqueduct Commissioner f. L. Rdgway Is In re-
ccIpt of a highly complimentary letter from large
number Of his fellow members OF the Produce Exchange.
at the close Of his connection with the Aqucduct Board
Confidence in Mr.. Ridgway's honor and integrity arc
expressed, and he Is congratulated that the Senate IN
vestlgaton had revealed, far as he was concerned
only an honest and scadast devotion to the citys In
terests. Mr.. Rdgway addressed suitable reply yes
teriay to Mcssrs. Cole, Thomas, Lvermore, hieh'
McCuc Amman and other signers Of the fatterng tcst
monal he had received, thanking them for their good
opinion of him and assuring them that his appointment
was not the result OF political dca' and had Dcen
absolutely without pledge his part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
DYyANITERS HELD TO BAIL.

Aurora, H., July 31.-BaneIciscn, Goddns anu
Kocgel three of the men charged with the Chicago Bur
pcton and Quincy cons piracy had her hearing in
court yesterday The only new evidence Bowles gave
was that Bauereisen purchased some ammonia and
packages of blue vtrol at drug store and gave
it him with instructions to go TO Mendoza and put
II in the tanks of several locomotives He (Bowiesl
went to Mendoza, but the engines were 50 closely
watched that he had opportunity 10 use the stun
Tho prisoners were held TO ball. Daueresen in $4,000,
ON fhrcc charges Of conspiracy. malicious mischief
and unlawful handling Of dynamite Goddng In $1,000
on two charges of conspiracy and handling dynamite
and Koegel IN So, 900, charge Of handling dynamite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
Statesmen ABOUT TO GO ON STRIKE.

Plusburg Penn, July 81 (SpccaD.-A general
strike of tho store clerks of Pitsburg and Allegheny
IS threatened. A call for special meeting of Sales
mems Assembly No. A,907. X. OF L., TO be held to-
morrow night was sent out to-day. The scale VIII
be presented merchants individually for signature
II strike IS ordered boy colt viii be placed on all mer
chants refusing sign tomorrow night Resolutions
will be passed denouncing the Merchants Protective
Association limited number OF days VIII be al
lowed the merchants to sign. Tho public Will be
asked to patronlzc only those stores that have COM
piled with the sealed agreement. All the stores have
agreed to everything tho statesmen ask. except the
formalty Of signing the scale. IL the men strike the
order Will support them, and all Knights VIII DC pro-
hihlted from patrOnzlng the stores involved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
THE FIRE RECORD.
THIRTY.FIvE HORSES BURNED.

A FIRE IN THE MUTUAL BENEFIT ICE CoMPANSs
STABLE EARLY YESTERDAY MORNING.
A lantern fell from its support in the Mutual Beneht
Icc Company's stable, In the Of tho tenement
houses Nos 4o1 to 425 West Thrteenthst.a at 80 a.
H. yesterday, and fire TO the place. John Dayard,
tho watchman, and John Kelly, stableman, were In
tho twostory building when the flames started They
made an attempt to the fortyseven horses In
the stable and as quickly possible they cut tho
halters and drove the animals out Of the stalls Tho
fire had started near the door and It spread rapidly
Bayard and Kelly had to give up the attempt to
rescue the horses aud for their lives. Twelve Oh
the animals followed them out. Ono horse Knocked
Bayard down and bruised him slightly. Another
horse was burned severely that 1t died in the street.
Thirty five horses remained In the burning stable and
they could be heard ncighng and plungfng about In
their stalls for several minutes after the remen were
summoned All were burned to death
The fire scared the occupants Of tho tenement
houses into the street. For time the fremen could
not enter the yard between the stable and the houses
on account Of the heat. and they directed streams on
the flames through the rear windows Of the houses.
Meanwhile, the inmates Of the houses were wandering
about the street II an hour before the fire was
under control. The stable was burned out so COM
pletely that the walls probably will havo to como
down.
The loss to the ice company was said 10 be about
100000 but the horses harness and feed In the stable
were insured There was said to be ample insurance
on the stable, which belongs to an estate and was
worth about $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
cl7u0!rc TOTAL ABsrrsEyCE UNION.

Boston, July 81 @peclaD.-The Catholic Total
Abstinence Union of America, which Will hold It's
annual convention in Boston, Wednesday and Thurs
day of this week, introduced the proceedings by a
grand torch light parade tonight, in which large
number participated New Enc gland claim the
credit Of originating this society, Connecticut having
organized tho first state Union in 1871, Rhode
Island and Massachusetts, being the next to follow.
To-day nearly eight hundred societies numbering
about 60 900 members are on the rolls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
xyr1rD YTmSsLFAyD HIS WIFE

Chicago July 3i-shortly after midnight the police
found the dead bodies Of Henry Heesh retired LIQUOR
soller and his wife, In their apartments at No. $50
South Sangamon-st No reason can be assigned for
tho tragedy except that last Mrs Heesh was
was overcome by tho heat and quito recovered.
Her friends think the heat Of Saturday night NAV hsxe
sReetsd her mind, eeusing quarrel betwsan ~ "A
e: sus.ssf ~ e. e ys'sn ssa.iS :: $1,000 s, A he =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01

and debater in tho State Legislature, where he
served in 1882, 1883, lssi, and 1855, repre-:
sentng the XIth Assembly District OF
was secretary of the Union League Club. Rumors
that Mr. Howe had separated from the Republican
party and had become affiliated with the Mug,
at the several Republican headquarters last even
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
HARMONY BETWEEN ITALY AND AMERICA.

Milan, July 31.-A meeting Of United States Con-
suls in Italy will be held ia this city on August
for the purpose of discussing the formation of a
society to concert means by which the friendly and
commercial relations between Italy and the United
States NAV be augmented and consolidated. A
HEADQUARTERS will be selected for the society at Milan
where all the American consulatcs shall be repre-
sentad and where a collection of American laws, de-
crees, newspapers and other publications shall be
kept Meetings and conferences will be held from
time 10 time with the object Of furthcrng the com
merclal relations between the Two countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-01
REJOICING AT AsBURY PARK.

Asbury Park, July 81 (spceiaD.-The temperance
people here held rousing meeting to night to rejoice
over the feet that the State Supreme Court had de-
cided that the Heh-LicenseIsocal Option law
sttutional James A. Bradley the founder Of Asbury
Park issued an extra of his unique little weekly sheet
Tho Angler, The Republican Club wero
packed with the voters Of Asbury Park and OCEAN
Grove Speeches were made by the Rev. DR.. Miller,
OF Brooklyn; Colonel Charles w. Fuller, tho State