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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-19
Talked with nm o..iaed Man.

Ahtss W. "a ~.
Hindley. president of the Ridgeville Col
lege, near here. and a noted divine of this
section of the State. a man whose word
cannot be doubted for a moment. has just
returned from a tour through the Western
States in the interest of his college. He
says that while at Denmark, Iowa, he ran
across what might be termed an ossified
man. who is still living in retirement and
unknown to w and to fame. The
man Is now about sixty years old and has
been ossifying for twenty years. His arms
and jaws are the only parts that he can
now move. The rest of his joints are as
stiff as though they had never been His
head Is bent Onward so that when he is
pillow. He still uses a bed, he says. be-
cause 1t Is the style. Indeed, so complete
ly stiffened Is the man that by pressing
down on his head his feet will be raised.
For lifting him from his bed a mechanical
contrivance. somewhat resembling q der
rick, has been arranged. Before this was
put in place 1t took four men to move him.
as he Is quite large. In the midst of his
affiiction he appears as cheerful as any
man, and daiy jokes with his visitors
over the many uses that can be made of
his body after it is completely ossihed-
"HelIo, Hello" hut No Reply.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE. Ind. Oct. is. The
Greencastle telephone system lately built.
but not accepted by the local company, was
closed last night on account of an attach
ment brought by several local parties with
claims against the Phoenix Telephone and
Construction Company. of indianapolis. The
system was built by the Phoenix company
for the Greencastle Local Telephone Com
pany. but owing to some hitch in the pro-
ceedings the local company has not ac-
cepted the plant. The Phoenix represent
atives began L-erating the system on Ocs.
10 and collected from a number of the SUBJ
scribers in advance All day to-day the
telephone boxes have given out no rings.
a~nxiously awaited by the subscribers.
There are about one hundred subscribers.
The City Council threatens to take a hand
in the trouble II 1t is not speedily adjusted.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind. Oct. 1S.-Mr. b. b.
Campbell. who was elected TO the office of
great junior Sycamore of Indiana Red Men,
at the convention that has been in session
at indianapolis this week. was given a
rousing reception at his home tonight by
the Red Men of this city, who number six
hundred strong. A band and carriages were
at the station waiting for the Delegates,
and on their arrival escorted them to the
wigwam Mayor NJ. NJ. Dunlap and Judge
Alfred Ellison were among those that made
congratulatory speeches at the hall. Judge
Ellison was also honored as the State dele
lis, that will meet next June. The reception
tonight was an informal one and attended
by hundreds of citizens who were not MEM
bers of the order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
FATHER AID son SHOT.
A QUARREL. BETWEEN NEIGHBoRs HAS sERI-
Gus TERMINATION.

QUARREL BETWEEN NEIGHBoRs HAS sERI-
Gus TERMINATION
Thomas Hussey. thirtytwo years old OF No. IA
Van Wlnkle-st, Jersey City. while drunk on Tues
day night, quarrelled with John Dalton. who occu-
pies the adjoining house, and shot him in the right
shoulder The wounded mans son, George. ran out
to his fathers aid and the rum-crazed Hussey
turned on him and fired Young Dalton attempted
to escape by running through Van Winkle-st.. but
was pursued by Hussey. who sent three shots at
him. one of which poughed through his right hand
Young Dalton 10 the Oakland-ave. police sta
ton, and Sergeant Wade hurried TO the home Of
Hussey and arrested him. The elder Dalton who Is
seventy-three years old, was conveyed to the city
Hospital His wound IS not serious The younger
Dalton. VINO Is twenty-seVen years Old, mad MS
wound dressed at the police station.
IIussey and the Daltons had been friendly until
President Cleveland's message on the Venezuelan
question sent to Congress. The elder Dalton
Is native of Ireland and warmly Endorsed the
action of the President. liussey was born In Eng
land and naturally upheld the action of Great
Frliain's premier. The result was a quarrel and
enmy followed Hussey attempted last evening
to renew the controversy, and made some remarks
which angered his neighbor, who gave sharp re-
tort. an Hussey drew his pistol and used IL. He Is
held on two charges Of assault with intent to KILL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
THE CAMDEN TANGLE.
FINANCE COMMITTEE TONIGHT MAY RECON-
MEND THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY TREAS

FINANCE COMMITTEE TONIGHT MAY ftECOM-
MEND THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY TREAS
URER AND THE CONTROLLER.
Camden Dec % (SpeciaD.-When the City Council
meets tonight there is likely to be another stormy
time over the tangle In the Treasurer's ONCE
Colonel Samuel Hufty, ex-City Controller who was
appointed by the Finance Committee as an expert 10
examine Treasurer Mchellons books appeared be-
fore the committee Monday night and made some
what startling verbal report. He said he would be
unable to make his formal report for weeks yet
The examination he had already made showed that
s47 900 OF bond coupons which had been paid mad
never been entered In the cash book. and that the
books had not been properly audited since 1872 Some
accounts he declared had not been posted since
1885, After receiving this information the committee
adjourned, without taking action in the matter until
tonight. The committee will. ii Is said. recon-
mend 10 the Council the removal Of City Treasurer
Michellon and the election Of a successor They may
also recommend that a request be made for the res
gnation of City Controller Charles +. Hollnshed
who mad allowed the Treasurers books ana accounts
TO get into the deplorable slough
Since the revelations In the ctys financial aifairs
good deal Of has been laid upon the shoul-
ders of the Finance Committee. which Is really tho
bred members form majority Of that committee
and they were roundly censured for permitting the
tangle and allowing the Treasurer TO continue in
office without renewing his bond II transpires now
on In this way for purpose. They knew That the
application for the appointment of an investigating
com mission TO be made. and that certainly the
Interests OF reform would not suffer II they brought
ont these facts IN public probing Thus they came
ont and the Hundred members assert that their de-
sign OF campaign card for next springs municipal
the politicians who have long enjoyed the conf
O the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
THOSE RAwsON BOYS AGAIN.

.rr1rp SPENDING THREE WEEKS IN JAIL THEY
ARE BAILED OUT.
"pon" Rawson the father OF Albert and Alpheus.
tina famous grandsons of Laura keene' returned
from Atlanta on Tuesday night and hurried 10 HACK
ensack Yesterday morning and bailed the boys ou'
~ iail so they could be home to eat their Christmas
d,nner The lads together with Spencer Mann anu
Jackson White have been In the County JAN TOT the
,ast three weeks charged with conspiracy 10 com
nit, an assault on three girls who were returning
home late at night from a party In the Vinase
The bows fixed up ghost out or piece OF caro-
hard md their stepmother's old white caico dress'
md operaed It with strings across the ROAD III ionl
NJ the girls frightening one OF them INTO MS i".'
v.re arrested a few days later and put III jan 10
aua,, the action of the Grand Jury II Is sad ther
oase was passed upon by the jury some days ago.
ia ,hev failed to find a bin against them Ihe
80 could not be released without bail until the
cro,a Jury were through with their work Tor TINS
.r, ~ court Spencer Manu. their companion
was also bailed out this morning by David Camp
bell a neghbor. ,,, o,,ar ha caugh, rprine
49,, nv more ghosts and will settle down 10 puS.
Mss clearing up brush in their vast estate ieI !
,hen, bv their mother which Is situated IN one 81
the most artistic localities In the Hackensack na
lev The boys grew fat on the Jan o'e' anu '
as IL they had been wei sfooiheu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
JERSEY CITY.

Jeremiah Maher. who Under-Sherlff during
the term OF the late Sheriff Phillips died on Tues
day night at his home In Cottage-st. His death
was caused by stomach troubles. Maher an
expert cotton tester. and at time wealthy.
He was an active Democrat. and at the time Of
his death justice OF the peace. He
forty-hve years old and leaves a widow and family.
George Mack, hfty-nve years old, OF No. 2oS
Claremont-ave.. was boarding ferry-boat yester-
day afternoon at the Central Railroad station
when he tripped over the chain OF the horse gang
way and fen fracturing his left ankle. He was
removed to the City Hospital In the ambulance.
Joseph Bonace. machnist on the steamship
Friesland, lying at the end OF Sussex-st.. was cut
ting a piece Of steel yesterday when fragment Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
HOBOKEN.

Sergeant August Brautigan. Of Company VI. 4th
Regiment who committed suicide at his home. No.
"a Garden-st.. Hoboken. by taking carboic acid
last Saturday night. was buried in Flower Hill
Cemetery with military honors yesterday after
The Rev. Mr.. Walton officated
Stephen O'Brien. twenty-five years old. OF No
$50 Sixteenth-st. Jersey City. arrested by De-
tective Fenton In Hoboken yesterday afternoon for
moking his sister. Mrs Margaret Yaccarino who
was locked IN ceiI; Nnristmas present or
Christmas Eve. at the instance OF her husband
who ayerred that she a common drunkard
O'Rrien told Acting Recorder McCulloch that he
was not aware that he guilty OF anything
wrong by giving his sister something to drink. and
was discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
FINE GOLF AT LAKEWOOD.
PROFESSIONALS EASILY WIN BOTH MATCHES
PLAYED

Lakewood, N j.. Dec % (speciaD-A mild
balmy morning provided to-day for the con-
tests arranged by the golf club. and though genu-
Inc Scotch mist shrouded the links IN the AFTERNOON
II in no way interfered with the play. the at
traction for the morning was a foursome. Jasper
Lynch. the crack Of the Lakewood Club. and Dr.
Paul T. Kmball the captain. being matched
against c. s. Cox OF A. G. Spaldngs golf depart
ment and Willie Norton. the Lakewood proIes-
sional. Norton and Cox won the match up 10
play. - -, ,,.,.x,.n
After luncheon Norton and David Honey man ma
met for a purse OF 500 From the outset 1t was
evident that Norton was the stronger player ana
gradually ncreas-d his lead till he came OF VIC
torious by the score Of up. 10 play. 49,
Among those who watched the games T Hnhhn W.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur b. Clahin. John a: DIX. NJ
and Mrs. Clarence p. Mitchell w r. wight IN Mt.
hurst. Miss Agnes II. Davis. Miss Elsie Davis ne
Misses Ferris. J. Ferris. Archibald Days p Mr.
bins Walker. A. l.. Compton. George w. STOCK
ley, Francis p. Freeman Paul Stocklsy. c. Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
IN THE ORANGES.

The Cornell University Glee. Banjo and Mandolin
clubs gave a successful concert in orange MUSIC
Hall last evening After the concert there was
dance given to the collegians in the upper hall.
DR.. W. NJ Brien, the Health officer of West
Orange has been obliged to take stringent action
in case of the children living in Park lane Wnicn
There are several cases of malignant diphtheria IN
that street and he has issued orders that none OF
the children living there shall be allowed TO AT.
tend the public schools. The health authorities OF
both West Orange and Orange have been hghtlng
dphtheria for some time past. and II has only
been by excessive watchfulness that the disease
has been kept from becoming epidemic 49,
Christmas in the Oranges passed OH quietly:
There were the usual services in all the Epscopai
and Roman Catholic churches OF the city, ana
these were well attended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
A FUGITIVE CAUGHT AT LAST.
FOLEY COULD NOT RESIST THE CHRISTMAS
TEMPTATIONS.

FOLEY COULD NOT RESIST Nritioi MAS
TEMPTATIONS.
John Foley who gained considerable notoriety
hast snrne because q case Of mistaken identity per-
mitted him 10 escape from the Hudson County jail
was arrested in Bayonne yesterday morning oy
Paroman Lumbreyer.
Since his escape Foley spent much OF his time IN
Bayonne. but he did not often openly show himself
at his former haunts, because he knew the local
police were looking for him. On Christmas Eve
however his desire to celebrate the anniversary with
few Of his boon companions. got the better OF MS
caution, and he made tour Of the resorts ne
forner,v fraouented He was under the influence
OF LIQUOR in Michael Mackn's saloon at the corner
OF Avenue d and East Tenth-st.. when Patrolmdn
Lumbreyer passed the place and recognized hii
Foley resisted arrest and fought the 9fiicer 80 say
agey that the latter was forced TO before Re-
corder Connolly the police court this Huason
When Foley made his escape from tne iiuus ~
County jail he was one Of two prisoners peaIns 'e
name OF John Foley who were connneu Hch roe
q Cosey the assistant. received the sSi sn so
papers for the other John Foley VINO nai tbat Two
Hoboken, and not aware oI TIC A"N' ~
prisoners bore the same name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
PROBABLE MURDER IN NEWARK.

A YOUNG MAN FATALLY SHOOTS HIS sTEPFATiIER.
probable murder occurred last evening at the
home of Thomas Rue No. ll5 Bergen-st., Harrison.
Rue and his family were celebrating Christmas by
n Marty AT his house During the evening Rues step
SON William Richards twenty-four years Old came
home intoxicated and conducted himself in an UNI
gentemanly manner 70 =, ~, -. /.
have himself he would have to leave the house
Richards went into the hall. while his father
ma sod into the kitchen. a few moments afterward
Rue went through the hallway TO go upstairs
when Richards drew a revolver and fired AT MS
stepfather The bullet entered the left breast just
above the heart and Richards made his escape into
the street ,
q diving condition, and Richards was soon arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
CITIES AND WINS.
NEWARK.

Everything was given up to Christmas festivities
in Newark yesterday. and all shared In the pleasures
of the day. including the inmates Of pubic ana
private institutions. the paupers and insane and the
prisoners In the county jail There were Christmas
services in most OF tie churches in the morning
and Christmas festivals and entertainments In the
evening The Christmas tree universal An I'M
mense number OF trees. brought from Maine ana
placed on the plaza Of Central Market for sale, were
nearly all sold before the market closed on Christ
mas Eve The Christmas trade at the stores was
prosperous up to midnight. and its volume exceeded
that of any year previous. The neweboys got
Christmas dinner the Essex Lyceum at noon and
RECALLED with turkey and other dainties, and a
similar given to poor children by several
societies. The performances at the theatres were
crowded. At Miners Theatre the NJ. B. Curtis COM
pany gave performances OF Gentleman joe after
noon and evening The Captain Paul" company
nad threatened on tuesday 10 get out an in'unc
prior contract with the management. but none was
applied for. and the performances went on without
interruption
Alphonso Farrell, thrty-two years old. Of No. 453
Wainut-st. who was caught in some machinery
chael's Hospital from the effects Of his injuries
Lqa SS sn Sd WS Sns Tn hy
poisoned yesterday and died in two hours The child
he has anS BEEN &
and had physicians prescription for outward appi.
together on a shelf sister Of Lulu. thirteen years
old was told to get Lulus medicine, and give her a
spoonful BY mistake she took the bottle Of neu-
ralgia remedy and pouring a teaspoonfu from II.
gave the dose to Lulu When the mother realized
the that had been made a physician sent
for County Physician Washington investigated the
and gave A certificate in accordance with the
facts. About two weeks ago Ella Hyman. seven
teen years Old was accidentally poisoned by her
mother at her home in Nelson Place In the
manner. the mother by mistake giving her a solution
of carboc acid. She died in few hours
Charles Martin. nineteen years old. while crossing
Oxford-st. and Broadway last night. struck by
a trQl no Wy In
jured. He taken TO the City Hospital, where
he lies in a critical condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26

ALBEMARLE.
". NJ. McVickar. Phlladel-
phia.
Miss McVickar. Philadelphia.
BROADWAY CENTRAL.
K. stanton. Cedar Rapids,
Ind.
NJ. Brledenbach. Cleveland.
A. c. Messler. Providence.
W. w. Charles. England.
r. II. Eisenhart. Lebanon.
II. II. Condit. indianapolis,
c. c. Mcguire. East Brook
field.
4. u. Jacques. Boston.
A. Goodman, Cleveland.
NJ. r. Jones. Philadelphia.
+. Houghton. Buffalo.
c. Carmody & wife. New
Haven.
NJ. II. Ballow & wife,
Fitchburg. Mass.
T. II. Henderson a wife
Chicago.
BRUNSWICK.
&. Johnson. Philadelphia.
J. c.. Robinson. Pittsburg.
G. II. Crawford. Chicago.
G. II. Gillespie. Chicago.
GIISEY.
]. y. Wiser. Prescott. ont.
L. L. Sternberyer. Jackson
Mich.
L. koler. Troy.
The Rev. J. w. ON q wife
Bridgeport. Conn.
]. Il. Consaulus & wife,
Troy.
c. Won Bose. Hong-kons.
GRAND UNION.
W. J. Martin. Montreal.
u. Msbry. Chicago.
T. {. Underwood. Chicago.
ii. Proctor. Chicago.
II. o. Ladd. Fishkill. N. Y.
Z. ID. Tucker, Wrsesster.
Ma1o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
M\NNRSEYMENc

The Jersey edition Of The Tribune. which 10
merely the complete New-York City edition
conditions of trade and finance actually are,
not what some interested person wishes or
some incompetent one guesses.
The Tribune's strong position in the bust.
ness world comes from its honesty and nc
curacy. DO you want the exact truth or
something elsef
Christmas in New-Jersey was day Of family
gatherings and reunions. and the children had a
large share Of attention. Those realists who
grumbed because the thermometer was not
down below freezing point and the streets were
snowless might have felt more than compen-
stated had they seen in the crowded tenement
districts troops Of little girls parading the side
walks with their dolls and carriages, and the
boys with their trumpets The poor We're able
10 enjoy the festival better than usual. for the
very reason that there demand on their
slender purses for warm clothing or fuel.
The religious aspect Of Christmas seems to be
inspiring Jerseymen more strongly year by year.
REPORTS received yesterday from the various dis
trcts indicated that the attendance at the
churches was. on the whole. larger than usual
The excellence OF the musical programmes may
have had something to do with this. and the
mildness Of the weather probably another
factor
The County Judges Of Ocean ignored the pub
lie feeling IN the vicinage when they granted a
saloon license in Lakewood. An overwhelming
majority Of the people in that popular winter
resort did not want saloons among them
Perhaps Barney" Ford has been promised
light punishment. Perhaps he has been told
that no jury will convict him on the evidence
which failed In the Of John Mullins or per-
haps he has tired OF being a fugitive. and has
come back to have II out with justice, and get
through with his penance. whatever 1t may be-
There is no disposition here to be severe with
Ford He is better than his masters-better
than those who. II the whole truth were known
urged him to do the wrong so that they and
their schemes might prosper. In private life he
was always one Of the most temperate of men,
and he had the reputation Of being loyal to his
friends. But Ford owes duty to the public
and 10 those who wish to see him let down as
easily as is consistent with the honor and
safety Of the State Ford collected money from
contractors and dealers in supplies He kept
little II any, Of the cash for himself What he
ought to do and what he must do before the
honest men Of New-Jersey will set the seal of
their approval upon any pardon. or It's equva-
lent, is to tell how he came to make the collec-
tons-by whom suggested, or ordered and to
whom he made the returns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
THE NAVAL RESERVE.
MONTHLY DRILL OF THE BATTALION OF
EAST.

EAST.
The Battalion Of the East, Of the New-Jersey
Naval Reserve held Its monthly drill Monday
night on board the United States steamship Ports
mouth. at the end OF Fourteenth-st. Hobokea.
Commander Washington Irving was In charge.
After the drill the commander announced that the
battalion would soon receive from the State sup
nlv ~ 3-incb Howitzer guns and that arrangements
were well under way for having the Portsmouth
rugged and fitted up in such shape as to enable the
battalion TO take her to next summer
The talk OF war with England is proving n decided
boom to the Reserve The young sailors are no"
IN such shape that they would prove valuable ac-
ou,stion 10 the Navy. They proficient In the
mana cement Of the great guns on board the Ports
tended TO devote all next summer to weekly cruises
in small boats along the Jersey coasts the Ports,
Hook Soundings will be taken. maps made places
OF rendezvous for torpedo boats designated. ana
plans arranged for the laying OF torpedo mines IN
case OF emergency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
FINE suoor1No AT RUTHERFORD.

C,,o.. .hoo,,rg many ties and good scores
n.rrsd ~. au-dav .hoot on the grounds OF the
Boiling Spring Gun Club at Rutherford yester.
day. Many crack amateurs took part !" ''e
sweepstake events. ,...u,r
A match at fifty flying targets each. uhxno~"
angles. between Edward Collins ana ram -. so,ng
resulted in victory for the latter '"' ''0
a 10 40 . .
The fine shooting Of Grein and Simpson was vas,
marked feature the former breaking ever n . for
shot at in two events and winning or uelns TOT
first plac. in FIVE others. while simpson A,so ss te1
every target In two events am The winners and tied
place s sSps sysn h %sI' ADAMS
1o' fanh and Simpson n
sMp:Sn %s Adams a1 Krs sna s sisn!h ninth
Gre enth s HscE and Gre eleventh sea and
PAUL Dswo twelfth s, wssc Collins and ThorntSp
fifteenth. Adams. 0rei6 and Coinns' "A''e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26

7. G. johnson, West Point.
J. W. Iown. Laporte. Ind.
X. Gallagher. Boston.
{. w. Munroe. Boston.
HOFFMAN.
w. G. Little. Livingston,
Ala.
l.. G. Morris. Birmingham.
r. Il. Sewall. Boston.
J. j. Jennings. Bristol.
+. Alton. Washington.
J. ii. Little 4 wife. Blrm.
ingham. Ala.
PARK AVENUE.
Il. Shepherd. Montreal.
Miss @. Smith. Great Neck.
l.. I.
l. n, Paulding. Cold Spring.
on-Hudson.
l.. Powers & wife. Boston.
{. Forster. Boston.
Miss G. l.. Spahr. Boston.
W. I. Wheeler. Port Jeffer.
son. n. Y.
r. NJ. witherbee & wife.
Whitehall. \. Y.
L. J. Gray & wife, whits,
hall. y. Y.
ST. JAMES.
r. +. Warne. Rochester.
NJ. &. Stock. Philadelphia.
w. II. Holden, Cincinnati.
Il. =. McAtee. South Bethls.
hem.
F. T. Won Keren. Philadsl-
phia.
STURTEVANT.
W. Gerden & wife. Detroit.
w. II. Hamilton a wife.
Orange.
7. +. Sweet 4 wife, Phila-
delphia.
G. l.. Haven. Birminshan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
A PREACHERS MISHAP.

HE WAS THROWN FROM A BUGGY AND BAphf
HURT.
vinelana. y. j.. Dec % (SpecaD.-The Rev. b. I.
Iippncot,. pastor OF the First Methodist Episcopa
church OF this place met with painiui acciuen'
to-day by being thrown from carriage no 'uS
tanned a fracture OF two ribs
A., Y,nnincott went out for drive this AFTER
noon accompanied by his daughter Elizapeth
SUDDEN. at Pennington. As they were ur'V,ns
along Chestnut-ave. Mr.. Lppincott motioned 10 MS
daughter. who was driving. TO turn lnto "a a, nd
he = rrlage struck against the curn and ups
10th were thrown heavily to the gr ounu. ~
Wiley was quickly suiii'o"' ~
si,fTering clergyman