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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
Grandeur Mizxourn."

AS Sheriff Jim Radburn, Nat G. Goodwin
has builded another delightful character
and has made an additional claim on the
public for fond recollection. This is not
because Of his crude Western makeup.
which is thoroughly typical of a large part
of Missouri, where the inhabitants are still
benighted as at any rough spot you
might select in the Western country, but
as in everything Goodwin has ever played,
II is because of the consummate art which
he has called to his aid. There was never
any better exposition of what Shakespeare
meant when he advised the actor to hold
the mirror up TO nature. This was never
meant many mistakenly take it, simply
TO be natural. If Goodwin were natural
the large audience at the Grand last night
would not have occasion 10 treasure in their
memory his PRESERVATION. all feel they
have. AS Stuart Robson says, he is natural
in art, as Joe jefferson is natural in art
in his famous Rip Van Wrinkle creation
Mr.. GOodwin's reception in his new play
tried here for the first time speaks vol
umes for the hold he has the people of
this city. There was a time when il was
supposed that the day when Goodwin failed
to come before the public in a play that did
not keep his audience not only continually
amused, but literally conVulSed would see
the wane OF his powers a. comedian. 1t
is safe to infer that no such thought sug-
gested itsef to anyone last night. He not
only avoided claptrap commissions, but
dipped into the loveliest sort of pathos, and
played double strain on the feelings
This is no surprise, since Augustus Thomas
wrote the piece. and when Goodwin decided
10 stage In LIizzoura" he knew then and
there Ii called for a versatility which
had perhaps never before been
demanded of him. 1t was alto
gether different Goodwin than any
before seen on the stage. The play is arc
matte with the delightfully."- restful odor of
a country town. and Burr Mcintosh. Robert
wilson, Louis Payne. Mrs. Walters Minnie
Dufree and Mae Wood especially distin-
guiShed themselves in assimiating enough
or the necessary art that Goodwin employs
TO give refreShingly awkward representa-
lions OF the characters they assume and
which play such q prominent part i'm the
events OF the two days story covered by
the dramatiSt. William Beach was reCOg-
nizedly strong as the train rObber, Robert
Travers, whose character is taken from the
life Of Jim Cummins, the express robber.
Lawrence Barretts brother Louis has
enough TO do stage manager. and does
not become prominent Arthur Hoops the
express agent in the little town has part
toned just enough above the blacksmiths
family Tor pleasing contrast. Miss Lila
Nane. Mr.. GOOdwins leading woman as
the educated blacksmith's daughter zoo
elevated for her old love. jim Radburn,
does the part well enough 10 have been
through the selfsame experience in life.
The charm OF the stage setting is equal
with that OF the acting. A more approDri-
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PROPOSALS OF MARRIAGE.
Trying to Explain Why Men Make
Them and Don't Make Them.

San Francisco Argonaut.
Are proposals premeditated or not? Do
men make up their minds TO marry, or do
they drift into marriage, so to speak? Does
propinquity or opportunity bring about
actual intention? This is a problem that
greatly perplexeS mothers with marriage
able daughters, and they are at a loss 10
admirers do not develop into suitors. The
girls are pretty we'll dressed, and of ages
ranging from eighteen to twenty-eight, and
they experience no lack of attention
from the men of their different sets, men
who ride dance and play tennis with them,
and with whom they are on the best of
terms.
Mothers. looking back to their own girl
hood, are dismayed at the difference be-
tween the past and the present, and each
matron remembers that she was wooed and
won within; say: a few weeks of a first
unsought after months OF constant COM
partnership. Is it that in former days men
were impulsive as well as impressionable
and that in these DAYS they are imnression-
able but not impusive? or is il that the
comradeship that is now being established
between young men and girls robs the sit
uation of every shadow of romance, while
this footing of frank friendship induces
girls 10 assume a SORT of brusque. self-re-
liant, independent bearing, the reverse of
sentimental and confiding? This may ac-
count in some measure for the position that
girls occupy towards men, but hardly suffi-
GENTLY so as 10 be the only cause for the
gravity OF the situation. Anyhow, IL is hui
initiating 10 their powers of attraction TO
llnQ that, diteI IhcnlhS u plesisuiI Socidi
intimacies, the most valued acquaintance
cool off.
From statistics CLEANED from condolences
and careful observations IL may be laid
down that very young men are less prone
to propose from elaboration than are older
men; youth and fancy going hand in hand
as against experience and hesitation. On
the one hand they fall in love, the old
fashioned phrase goes, and propose on
the other hand they rather drift from Xix
ing into affection, but are not always ready
to propose until some pressure Is brought
to bear from without. This is perhaps one
of the most delicate operations in social
anatomy. Sometimes the father operates
upon the heart and feelings of the laggard
In love. This is rather an awkward mo-
ment for both, but IL generally results IN q
satisfactory arrangement or the matter,
and the proposal Is duly made. Many men
require this pateTnal touch before taking
the final leap a mothers Interference is
rather resented than not, and she seldom
ventures upon such an extreme course. a
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A DENTIST IN TROUBLE.
Charged with Assault by Pretty
Young German Girl.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE, Ind, Jan. 1S.-A sensation
was caused here this morning by the is
suing of warrant for the arrest of Dr. W.
s.. Fisher. leading dentist of this city, on
the charge Of rape, preferred by Annie Sen
sow, a pretty young German domestic In
the family of Hon. Jacob VILE. When the
officers went to serve the warrant on Dr.
Fisher. at his office, he had decamped, and
going to his suburban residence the officers
were again foiled, he having left for parts
unknown. DR.. Fisher is young married
man, having one child. His wife was the
belle of LaPorte, and belongs to a very
eStimable family. Socially, DIR. Fisher has
always stood well here, and these Develop
ments have greatly shocked the community.
Miss Sensow is of good character, but in
experienced, being only sixteen years old.
She claims that she had been having con-
siderable work done by the Doctor, and
that at the last visit to his office, Dec. "a,
she was detained in his chair until after
dark, when he assaulted her. DR.. Fishers
friends claim the case is one OF blackmail,
and that he will return in a few days and
surrender TO the authorities. They also in
innate that jealousy on the part of other
dentists has something TO do with the ac-
cuSation and its origin.
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Pettis Co
SHE HAD THE HOUSE
An Old German Deserted Under
Peculiar Circumstances.
His Wife Bought a House with the
Money Which He Gave Her to
Pay Rent.

The new list Of rations promised by the
relief committee was issued at the food
market all day yesterday. The change in
the bill of fare went into effect for the first
time yesterday morning and was eagerly
sought for by a larger number of patrons
than usual In fact, yesterdays business
at the market was larger than on any
previous Thursday since the establishment
was opened.
Yesterday afternoon q singular case was
developed by one OF the committees sent
out to investigate reported case of dis
tress The subject Of the investigation was
an old German, who said he YVES tempo
rarily living on Yandes street He applied
for assistance two days ago. The commit
tee found that the Old man was really in
need, and also made a peculiar discovery.
The German lad stated at the market
that his wife and three grown children left
him several weeks ago. The committee
learned that the woman's motive in leaving
her husband was purely mercenary. For
many years the family occupied a cottage
OF Columbia avenue, for which they paid
rent at the rate of $40 a month. The hus-
band allowed his wife to manage his affairs,
and each week turned over to her all of his
earnings except a few cents, which he re-
tanned for his beer and tobacco. The old
man worked on, day after day, supposing
that a portion OF his wages was regularly
being paid 10 a rental agency. Instead he
was the victim of gross deceit he says.
His wife, instead of paying the rent, was
boarding UP the money and was making
semi-annual payments on the property. A
few months ago she made the last payment
and secured from the landlord a deed TO the
home, in her own name. Ignorant of this
transaction, her husband continued to labor
and to stint himself in order that rent
day could be promptly met. y month ago
he found himself out OF employment, and
was informed by his wife that they could
not afford To live longer in the property and
go In debt for the rent She told him that
they had best separate, and brought mat
tiers To a crisis by packing up her effects
and leaving the place. Two grown daugh-
tiers and a son accompanied their mother
and the father was left without a home or
support No one appears to know the
whereabouts of the woman. and her prop
erty has been advertised for rent. The help
less old German was found lodging with a
family on YandeS street, and yet in igno-
rance of the fact that his money bought
the comfortable cottage on Columbia avenue.
Yesterday afternoon the collection of old
boots and shoes began at the market. A
Sheets. made the rounds of the city and
gathered up a considerable quantity of
cast-on foot-gear. The wagon will daily
travel about the residence portion of the
city In search OF donations of this charac-
ter. A cObbler has been secured and Will
be kept at the market to repair the goods
brought I'm. Any person having pair OF
shoes or boots to donate will receive a
call by announcing the fact at the market
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warm-hearted mutual friend Is, perhaps
one of the best auXiiaries a girl can have.
She can say 50 much for her. and can say
IL so well, and she can hint at a preferences
which is fiattering TO most men, IL not TO
all. BY the same token mutual friend can
do untold mischief and convert a dawning
admiration into studied avoidance. In
her eagernesS TO throw a couple together
she rouses in one of them a fear OF being
made ridiculous. most antagonisuc TO
Sentimont akin TO a proposal. II Is not toe
much to say that officious kindness on the
part OF a tactleSS woman mars many a
budding inclination which, but for her in
reference might have resulted altogethef
differently.
Men verging toward forty, or even
little beyond it, often make premeditated
proposals actuated by various reasons.
considering that if they do not marry al
forty they are not likely TO marry at all.
They wish to settle down and enjoy their
possessions. They are matrimonial prizes,
and much coveted by mothers for their
daughters Men who have arrived at this
either lived a society life and numbered all
the young beauties among their acquain-
tances, or have come fresh from exile on
mine or ranch, ready to propose to the first
pleasing girl they happen to come across
They fall in love at first sight, and the
proposal is made within week or so.
Many proposals are the result OF circum-
stances, and are surprising alike TO both
sides. They were not, nor are, each other
idols. but they drifted together neverthe-
less; these proposals cannot be called pre-
meditated; they come about from the force
of events, which often brings together the
most unlikely people.
Older men, over fifty, make distinctly pre-
meditated proposals TO women OF a certain
age, in whom they hope to find congenia1
companionship. and women with money ara
often found willing to exchange SpinSter-
hood for wifehood under such conditions,
viz suitability of age and position
AS the matter stands ii seems pretty EVIL
dent that as many premeditated as unpre-
meditated proposals are made-only that
they are SO few when all are told Is Il
that the good-fellowship that now exists
tenderer sentiment, Joined to the extrava-
gance of the age and the self-indulgence
which is so Characteristic Of both men and
girls? Or is il that the number of mar
riageable girls offers such a wide choice
to men in general that an impression Is
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ONE AMONG MANY.
Prominent Minnesota Democrat Doesn't
Like Cleveland's Administration.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. lS.--Minnesota has
the biggest political sensation that has stirred
this State in many day. T. W. VI. Cutch-
con. chairman of the Democratic State CEN
trail committee, has resigned in a letter 20
his fellow-members of the committee clos
ing his letter with an attack on the national
administration.
Mr.. Cutcheon says:
Without being guilty Of disoyal criticism
of the present Democratic administration,
may say that l am not in sympathy with
the policy that has been adopted by il in
making appointments 10 federal offices
With the policy adopted by the present ad-
ministration, which is at once retrogressive
from the standpoint OF the reformer and I'M
just from the standpoint Of the partisan, L
have no sympathy"
The committee refused to accept the resig-
nation and referred the matter TO the next
State convention.
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A HOLE in HIS HEART
Work of a Mysterious Black Bug
That Killed a Muncie Boy.
Scheme of Wholesale GrOcers for Keep.
ing Up Prices enOunced-LaPOrte
Dentist i'm Trouble.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

MUNCfE, Ind, Jan IS. Samuel Won Len
OK, seven-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lenox, died here tew days since
Of very peculiar cause. The case COM
pletely baffled the medical fraternity and
a post norton examination was made. 1t
was discovered that 2. small black bug had
been swallowed by the boy and that it had
eaten through his stomach and intestines
and TO the heart A hole had been eaten
into the heart causing death from loss of
blood. The parents recently moved TO Mum
Gle from Hartford City and they explain
that the boy frequently drank water from
q spring near their home
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
WANTS MR.. HAYES AGAIN.
Assistant United States District AttOr-
ney Corr Talks About Indictments.

Assistant United States District Attorney
Corr said yesterday that they were anxious
TO get Frank Hayes hack here before thf
trials OF the indianapolis National Bank
cases began. Mr.. Hayes IS in Auburn, y.
y. Mr.. Corr said that the great amount of
hard work in the drawing of he indict-
ments and the many things to think or in
connection with it were responsible for the
mistakes in names in some of the counts in
the PIERCE and Rexford indictments. The
mistakes were made by the typewriterS,
who filed IL the names. He knew of these
mistakes and intended TO correct them, but
I'm the rush OF work forgot TO do 50. He
does not know whether Mr.. Peirce will plead
to the indictments against him or whether
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
GRAsPING WHOLESALERS.
Retail GrOcers mt Franklin Have
Good Cause for Complaint.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, Jan. 1S.-The grocers Of
this city are very much stirred up over
the attempt of the wholesale grocers to
enforce what is known as the equality
plan" They say that by it the profits to
the wholesalers is exorbitant, and must
be taxed up to the consumers or come out
CT the profits of the retailers. They say the
plan" has unsettled the market so that
sugars are very unsteady In price and the
retailer is the sufferer The grocers here
are inclined to stand by the wholesale
houses which have refused to so into the
deal. The feeling is so intense that a move
ment is on foot TO organize and pledge
themselves not buy of the promoters and
members of the equality plan"
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INDIANA DEATHS.
Body of an Aged Farmer Found Ly-
ing in the Woods.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, jan 1S.-This afternoon
at 100 o'clock, as Don Hoover and Henry
Hodapp were out hunting in the woods six
miles southwest of this city, they found
the body of Frederick White, a prominent
and wealthy farmer, aged seventy-fGur, ly-
ing beside a tree. Mr.. White had left home
about noon to go to the woods to turn
out some stock, and it is supposed that he
suffered a paralytic stroke. The body was
still warm when found. Mr. White was one
of the leading men in the vicinity in which
ne lived and was highly respected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
Col. samuel MerriIrs Lecture

Col Samuel Merrill, who was consul to
Calcutta under President Harrison, will give
lecture at the Propylaeum, Tuesday even
ing. under the auspices of the Ladies' Mis-
sionary Society of the Fourth PRESBYTERIAN
Church. His talk will be about India, where
he spent four years, ard where he made
study OF the country and people. Colonel
Merrill was in General Harrisons regiment
and the ladies have prepared celluloid cards
with picture OF the battle-scarred flags and
the names of the Notwithstanding, Re
SAGA, New Hope Church, Lost Mountain,
KeneSaw. Marietta, Peach-tree Creek, At
lanta, Savannah, and Bentonville.
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Back ut His Old Tricks.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EDINBURG, Ind, JAM 1S.-7John Matlock,
log-hauler at Maley sawrnill, was ar
rested last night for stealing number of
buff cochins from Jonn Bradford's poultry
house Matlock has already served two
terms in he States prison at Jeffersonvile.
having served three years for stealing meat
in Upton county and again three years for
stealing chickens in Edin5urs. lie has been
out of prison ABOUT three years, and was
married about one wear a5o and has wife
and one child. He is about thirty-five years
nj
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
a Surgical Operation

For the Cure of Piles is always painful, often
dangerous and useless, and invariably ex-
pensive; on the other hand there is a new
certain cure, perfectly painless, gives instant
relief and permanent cure and costs but
trifle. 1t Il the Pyramid Pile Cure. IL Is a
more certain cure than n surgical operation,
without any of the intense pain, -eXpense and
danger of operation. Any druggist Will
get il for YOU.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
Free Evening Drawing school.

The second term of the Free Evening
Drawing School will open Monday, Jan.
%. at 7:s0 o'clock in the evening. at 12O
East Maryland street. Free instructions
will be given in freehand and mechanical
drawing. architectural drawing and model
ing. Applicants can call at abOVe-named
school or at the office OF the Superintendent
of Public Schools, Library Building. for
printed circular of information regarding
tho COURSES
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
Death of Avery A. Williams.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH. Ind. Jan. 1S.-County Super
intendent Avery A. Williams, of this city,
died at his home at late hour last night
Of chronic disease of the liver. Mr. Will
Jams was thirty years old. Graduating
from Butler University at Irvington three
years ago he was two years since elected
superintendent of schools for Wabash coun-
". His funeral will be conducted by Rev.
c. E. Morgan and with Pythian honors to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
To Re Sold for Taxes.

LAPORTE Ind, Jan. 1S.-The plant of
the Standard Oil Company at Whiting, Ind.
the total valuation of which is $4,000, 600,
has been buAetined TO be sold for taxes
Feb. ;. The delinquent taxes amount to
$40 %. The delinquency is based on a
valuation of $50. 600. which the company
claims an error in their assessment.
The sale is to test the legality of the ac-
ton of the authorities. 1t is probable that
the delinquency will be paid and the matter
taken into the courts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
Surprised mt the Jury,s Action.

Considerable establishment Is shown among
the members of the police department over
the action of the jury in the Dan Smith
gambling cases. In the acquittal OF Smith.
the officers hold that a bad example is set
for other men who violate the laws They
also claim that the result OF the jurys de-
liberations is very discouraging 10 a police
officer who endeavors TO do his duty. The
heads OF the department are much surprised
at the action of the body, as they say that
the jury was composed Of the best Indian
apolis citizens
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
Services for nenf Mufes

The members OF st. Adams Deaf-mute Mis-
sion, and others, will have a social in the
rooms OF Christ Church. on Saturday even
irg. On Sunday. at II O'Clock. the holy COM
muniOn will be celebrated by Rev. \. W.
Mann. general missionary. At 4 o. clock he
will administer baptism, and Bishop Knick-
eT-backer will administer confirmation to deaf
mutes The afternoon service will be held
In the church
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
May KeIso Sues for Divorce.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1S.-Mrs. Marion L. Wa
trous has commenced divorce proceedings
in the Superior Court against her husband.
Ed Watrous. Mrs. Watrous is we'll konwn
in theatrical circles, her stage name being
May Kelso. She is at the present time
playing at the Chicago Opera House with
RusselPS Comedians. Miss kelso was mar
ried to the defendant in 1888 in New York
city. she says in her bill that a few weeks
after the marriage her husband commenced
to neglect her. After living with her for
six weeks he deserted her, and she has not
him for three
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-19
Simmons Sent Back to Jail.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 1S-Orville B. H.
Simmons, who was arrested here yester-
day on a telegram from Chief of Police
Hunt of Portland had a hearing in court
to-day on a writ of habeas corpus. Judge
Ellison refused the writ and remanded him
to Jail. 1t now transpires that he is wanted
in several Indiana towns for like crooked
work as we'll as in Portland.
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Death of ID. w. Grove.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MADISON. Ind, Jan. 1S-Mr. B. w.
Grove died at Durham, n. c., OF pneumonia
on the 18th inst. He was the youngest son
of DR.. j. f. Grove, and was born at Han
over He was a member of the Third In
diana Cavalry and afterward of the in
fantry. At the time of his death he was
engaged as colporteur of the American
Tract Society
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Fairmount Bank dividend.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Jan. 1S.-Philip Matter,
trustee of the Farmers and Merchants
Bank, OF Fairmount which succumbed to
the general pressure several months ago,
has filed his report. The creditors are to
be paid at once dividend of 20 per cent.
The total liabilities are Sl1S.000. with esti-
mated assets of $4,000. The estimate of
those interested is that the institution will
eventually pay so TO 60 per cent. of the liza
bilities, though others think 40 per cent. "a
more accurate estimate.