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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
DEATH OF G.. G.. WAITE
DIED OF PNEUMONIA IN HIS PRIVATE
CAR AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS.
III. ". e. II. RafIway-Sudden Death
Of His Mother Last Night.

Champlin Waite, president of the Column
bus. Hooking Valley & Toledo railway,
died to-day in his private car in the Column
bus yard. Pneumonia, complicated with
heart trouble, caused death Pneumonia
was contracted by coming out of a warm
room at Jackson. o., in which a banquet
had been held in honor of the opening of a
branch line from Macarthur Junction to
Jackson, thus acquiring entrance to new
finest in Ohio Mr.. Waite had carried this
work through and at the climax of his sue
cess he was stricken down. He was ill
dren, Harry and Ellsworth Mr.. r. Waite,
of Cincinnati. Tracy Guthrie and the doc
tors were present when Mr.. Waite died.
Christopher G. Waite was born at Maui
NEE City o.. Sept. "a. 1S43. He was a son
of the late Chief Justice Waite, and was
educated as civil engineer. Young Waite
entered the railway service in July, 1854
From 1864 to 1865 he was assistant engineer
of the Rensselaer, & Saratoga road, and
from 1865 to 1867 held the same position at
the Croton water works, New York. In
1868 he was appointed chief engineer of the
Columbus & Toledo road and made the pre-
liminary surveys for the line. In 1869 he
accepted a similar position on the Toledo,
Akron & Atlantic line, and also made the
preliminary surveys for that road. In 1870
he accepted the position of chief engineer
of the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley
road, and later was appointed superin-
tendent. In 1881 he accepted the position of
assistant to President Jewett of the Erie,
through whose influence, in 1852. he was
elected vice president Of the Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton. In 1889 he was elected
president of the Columbus, Hooking Val
lev & Toledo road. and in the seven years
he held that position he converted the
property from wreck into one of the best
coal lines in Ohio. both to its roadbed
and it's equipment He and his subordi-
mates not only developed the roads coal
business, but also made its general freight
and passenger traffic profitable
Mr. Waite was member or the Amer
lean Society of Engineers, president of a
children's hospital. trustee of the Ohio
Home for Epileptics, president of the Co
lumbus Engineers Club and a great patron
busy and useful man 70 the public, as well
as TO his railroad company.
Mr.. Waite Is well known in indianapolis.
Railway officials yesterday, in speaking of
him. said he was very correct in his bus-
ness ioeas and disposed to treat COM
petitor fairly, but IL a rival was caught
shading rates Mr.. Waite lost no time in
meeting the cut. For years he had been
in poor health and often would speak
sharply. He occasionally made enemies in
so doing, but later would set matters right
with the offended person. He was a gen.
erous man, but strict disciplinarian, and
appreciated faithful service. Said gen.
Is gone you will hear many kind words
garding his railroad career and expressions
commenting favorably on his marked abil-
ity as an all-round railroad man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22

NEW YORK, Feb. 0l.-Dr. Franz Gerau
who FOR years had been the leading Social
list in the United States. is dead at his
home, in Brooklyn, of cancer of the stomach
Brooklyn Labor Lyceum, whicn Immediately
adjoined his residence.
DR.. Gerau was born in Wiesbaden. Ger
many, in 1924. His father was an officer
of high rank in the Prussian army. For
participating in an attack on the Church of
st. Paul, Frankfort-on-the-Ma he was ex-
lied from Germany. He came TO the United
States and successfully practical medicine
for many years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
CORBETT's CHALLENGE.
The Ex-ChamuiOn Wants To Fight
FitssimmOns in n Foreign Land.

The Ex-Ch2mu1On W0ntS I'D Fight
Fitssimmons in N Foreign Land.
CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-When the news of
Maher's defeat was received James ]. Cor
bett was asked: do you challenge the
winner?''
II do" said Corbett. "for $4,000. or any
sum he may name, but there must be no
long -winded talk about it. He must come
and make his match here in Chicago in
business fashion, and it must be done at
once. This means business. I am right
here, and Mr.. Fitzsimmons can reach me
any minute he wants to. 1 mean business
and quick. / will 60 on the stage tonight
and challenge him in the presence of my
audience. will fight the winner anywhere
on earth. I will fight him in Australia, his
own country, IL he wants me TO. 1t Is
money that talks. Fitzsimmons has money
now. Let me see the color of his dust. and
/ am ready. If he wants the championship.
let him jump on a train and come TO Chi
cago and We will fix up a fight in two
minutes. go away tomorrow night. but
will be back week after next. 1 sent him a
telegram last night. asking him to meet
me here between March ! and 6. He can
meet me here then. and we can make
match for any place. for any amount: but
1T must be done promptly and by him in
Corbett had big house at the Haymar-
ket last night, and he was wildly cheered
when he read the following telegram. ad-
dressed to III. L. Beach, Associated Press
correspondent. Langtry. Tex
Tell Fftzsimn1ons to come 10 Chicago as
soon as he possibly can. and / will make a
match with him for any amount TO fight
him any place on earth. Arrangements can
be made in the Associated Press office,
Western Union Building. / leave here to-
morrow night and return the 1st of March.
Ask FitzsimmOns to name the day he Will
be here between March l aid s. and we
will have no trouble agreeing upon terms
Corbett, after reading the telegram,
placed $1,000 In the hands Of Manager Da-
Wis. of the Hayma-ket Theater. There
are only three places on earth where we
can fight" said Corbett, England, South
Africa and Australia. l will go TO any cae
of these places to meet this man. j want
him TO do business, that's all I want I want
20 say right here as a young American OF
Irish descent. that will meet any man on
the face of the earth
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
.llOrxe Eddy"

CHICAGO. FEB. 2l.-wm. Ii. Eddy. known
as Horse Eddy, one of Chicago's most
picturesque citizens. died last night at Mercy
Hospital. He died almost directly after vim
ming his locally celebrated legal fight with
Henry H. Gsge, In which the jury found
that Eddy was the owner OF property worth
s250.0O0 Death resulted from a shock. sris-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
Additional Changes
DIR. Franz Gerau.

ing from fall Mr.. Eddy received at his
home about four weeks ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
Death Of Mr. waite's Mother.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-Following close
on the death of her son. Christopher c..
Waite. at Columbus. to-day. is the announce
ment OF the demise at IL 30 o'clock tonight
of his aged mother. the widow of the late
Chief Justice Waite. She was about seventy
six years of age. Although Mrs Waite had
been i'll some time. her death was quite. sud-
den. Last October she received a severe
nervous shock and had ever since been In
a weak condition, although at times rallying
considerably. She was conscious at the
time of her death and her end was peaceful
Around her bedside when she died were Miss
Mary +. Waite. her daughter, and her
daughter-in-law. the widow OF the Chief
Justices oldest son. who died several years
ago. Before her death she had not had any
intimation of the decease OF her son in Co.
lumbus to-day. The remains will probably
be taken 10 Toledo. o.. and inferred IN the
Cemetery at the side of her husband.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
.sDenver Eau smith Ambitiou..

CINCINNATI, o.. Feb. 2i.-"Denver'' Ed
Smith Is In this city. He posted tonight
81 900 forfeit with Harry Weldon TO guar
antee suitable purse to make good
challenge to fight either corbett or Fitz-
simmons. Charles Bollinger. the book
maker. Is his hacker He thinks now that
Fitzsimmons should ignore Corbetts chal-
lengo until the latter has whipped some
one In Fitzsimmonss class. He thinks
Corbett did not do the square thing in not
standing by Maher after turning the cham
(Continued On Eighth PageJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
.FITzSIMMONS WINNER

FITZSIMMONS WINNER
PETER MAHER KNOCKED OUT IN
FIRST ROUND OF THE FIGHT.
Erin's Representative Unable to
stand Before the Australian Longer
than One Minute and n Half.
STRUCK ON THE LEFT CHIN
BY ONE OF "LANKY BoB's- SWIFT
RIGHT-HAND SWINGING BLOWS,
Sent sprawling Against the Canva.
and Did Not Gain Consciousnc.s
for Sixty Seconds.
NEITHER MAN INJURED MUCH
BLOOD DRAWN FROM FITS NOSE
AND MAHER's JAW BRUISED.
Former Declared Champion Heavy
Weight of the World by Julian in
a Speech to the Crowd.
FOUGHT ON MEXICAN SOIL
But THERE WAS NO INTERFERENCE
By THE AUTHORITIES.
Texas Rangers Followed the Sports to
Lnngtry, Crossed the River aud
Witnessed the "MilI."
THE KINETOSCOPE NOT USED
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
PETER MAHER KNOCKED OUT IN
FIRST RoUND OF The FIGHT.
Erin's Representative Unable to
stand Before the Australiau Longer
than One Minute and n Half.
STRUCK ON THE LEFT CHIN
BY ONE OF "LANKY BOB's" SWIFT
RIGHT-HAND SWINGING BLOWS,

Sent Sprawling Against the Canvas
and Did Not Gain Consciousncss
for Sixty Seconds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-22
NEITHER MAN INJURED MUCH

Former Declared Champion Heavy
weight of the World by sulinn in
a Speech to the Crowd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06
FIERCE BATTLE IN A COURT
A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SETTLES AN
OLD SCORE WITH HIS FISTS.

BLOOD FLOWS FREELY IN A PAssAIc TRIBUNAL
THE COURTROOM WRECKED AND THE
PRINCIPALS ARE BOTH FEELING BAD
Passalo, March (specaD.-There was terrible
storm in Passaic-st, this city. Wednesday after
noon that did great deal more damage ina" inc
mighty Storm Of the elements. 1t took place IN the
courtroom Of Justice White, and while 1t lasted
took or the appearance OF Texas raid or Nan
sas cyclone IL came about through the ehorts u
Lesser Rapport. Hungarian Hebrew, to compei n's
son to support him. A relative OF Rapport IS SIS
ter of Solomon Slun. Dunore merchant. stun ana
Justice White are not the best Of friends, ana nop-
mort IL nearly fifty years old and his son but eisn
teen and Of course Sluir took sides with the lat
ter The case was set for O'Clock. ana "as "e"'~
in the rear Of Whites hat store, In Passaice.
lawyer named Sullivan appeared for the p'alh'i"
and w W. Watson represented the son. All Oh Tue
friends Of both parties on hand and hIed the
dingy room almost to suffocaton. stun was also
present and took front seat. When Justice wn''e
saw him he shouted: You get out! You make 100
much trouble around here.
stuff turned to the lawyer, Watson, and asked
him If he must obey Before he could get reply
the Judge jumped to his feet and started LOT .ns
Hebrew They both clnched. and fight followed;
struck Stuff Between the eyes While the latter RE he
seufiie they fell against showcase scattering II.
and Knocked half the stock Of hats ana .S ar
nifrhe5 In and a general fight followed. during
which Stuff was pushed into the street coverea w,s
hlood The police were then sent for and dsperseu
the crowd. -, -. -. Do.s.s naipf
store ard securing a Ratchet, started BACK, VOW
ing that he would murder White. Ross interfserea
and succeeded In wrestling the weapon from MIN.
Tha row created great excitement. Both sides
threaten TIE interior Se ne nat
To-day both White and Stuff appeared pe,ore
Judge Bowker and secured warrants Tor eacn oshsf
They will be arraigned Tuesday morning SiuI
mad a deep cut In his forehead, which requilea
the doctors attention. Justice White Is DaoV
bruised and he can hardly out OF mis- eyes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06
PED RANKS BIG PRIMARY.

Red Bank. March 8 (Specia..-The Shrewsbury
Township Republican primary. In the Town Han
last night was one Of the most enthusiastic meet
,nrs ever held In the township over seven hundred
ballots being cast. big attendance hao Deeh
an,ic!pated az there were NUMBER OF ho' co"-
tests for some OF the offices. among them those OF
Cons,ables Justices OF the Peace and Overseer OF
the Poor Judge Henry NJ. Nevins caied 'he p''"-
arv TO order Ex-senator John :. Appitga'e was
elected chairman and William Il. Houston. secre
tsry. 80
The following candidates were renominated w''n-
out oppositIon: Township Clerk. Albert {. Hairi-
son: Chosen Freebooter, George b. snyder; Town
Committeeman. Charles Il. Parsons surveyors -
the Highways Benjamin F. Parker ana George F.
Cooper; Commissioners OF Appeal John II. LIP
plncot,. Francis A. Little and william r. cor-Ies
John T. Tetley and W. B. Lawrence we.e """ -,
for Overseer OF the Poor. James H. sickse.s ria
mund T. Woolley. Theodore sninen and rr.na p
Cothren. for Justices OF the Peace, ana a 1Vo od
styker. John H. Shuts Aaron Tlton hsu'y secured
and Harry Tllton for Constab'es Ietley xsen,,ev
the nomination for overseer OF the POOR stryker
and Sickles for Justices of the Peace, anu 't
Shuts and Aaron Triton for Constab!es the De .me
Gratis will hold their primary tonight AT Inc s'''
place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06
IN ARMS AGAINST POLICY PLAYING.

JUDGE HUDsPETH SEVERELY SCORES THE foLiCE
FOR FAILING TO SUPPRESS THE VICE
James Larkins. a lottery policy agent; was called
for sentence yesterday In the Hudson County Court
OF Sessions. Judge Hudspeth incensed at the con-
tinued violation Of the law. said:
The Court cannot understand why the people con-
tinue In the business so presumptuously and con-
temptuously when they know that the Court Is
making determined effort 10 suppress the traf1c
and sending the offenders TO State Prison
The Court daily in receipt OF anonymous
letters directing his attention 20 places where the
business is being conducted and naming persons
engaged In 1t as agents and hackers few days
ago while on a car a man was pointed out to him
IA one OF those agents. The fellow boldly
counting the pennies and nicke.s he had received
as tribute from his unfortunate victims, poor peo-
ple thoughtless children and careless parents.
ia determine ton 10 stop the traffic. which was
being conducted In every section OF the county. IL
the police would not do their duty and eradicate
+he nefarious business. he said the Court would
use lis force OF constabes to do II. He tied
mat ne had had a conference with Chief Murphy.
of Jersey City who declared that he too. was eager
70 stamp out the gamblers The Court then closely
,n,erroyated Larkins 10 ascertain who employed
him He refused TO tell until 1t was intma,ed thai
he would be severely punished II he aid not reveal
who the hacker was. l1arkins finally declared
that Rudoph Smith OF Park-ave. near sixth-s,,
Hoboken was the hacker. The Court ordered
Complaint drawn against smith. and 1arkins was
rernanded Smith had no; been arrested al late
hoYr Lac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06

justed aud reduced to sio.ss. to enable property
owners 10 pay them. but, owing TO neglect In
pre- ssng COLLECTIONS. the subsequent taxes and
easements have placed these properties In worse
condition than they before these liens were
adjusted. 1t Is further shown that during the last
seven years the city has bought sos properties at
sales for taxes and assessments, for Hens amount,
ing to about $1,000 but having failed TO take title
10 the same and dispose Of them the liens have
since grown to fully 100000.
In the city there are found to be 2I2 pieces Of
real estate assessed for 1854. 7s0 the liens against
which aggregate 1859 49, and Of this class twelve
sample properties are cited valued at &S'02o. the
lens against which amount TO $s5SS5.
Last fall the Controller sold at public sale lot
and assessments amounted to Ss6722. while the total
realized by their sale but sal 1885, the city losing
more than half Its claims. from which II Is inferred
that further heavy losses will be incurred by the
city In the settlement OF its claims against real
estate. Systematic methods OF collection
suggested by the Controller. and approved by
the Finance Committee.
The situation regarding personal taxes Is also ex:
citing attention In Newark. Ledgers Of personal
tax arrears from 1880 being prepared, which
show that the total amount Of such taxes uncol-
lected during the last fifteen years will reach fully
$4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06
BILLS APPROVED BY THE GOrERN0R.

Trenton. March (SpecaD.-sx additional 'a"S
were placed on the statute books to-day ps ''''
sngnng OF the following bills by the Governor
Assembly No. 6. authorizing school districts nav
ing from so 20 1000 school children to have nve
school trustees II they so desire; Assembly NO. 'o
authorizing cities 10 raise by ordinance money ioi
free public libraries; Assembly No. 81, making j.
unlawful 10 hold any election in the barroom OF
any Inn, tavern ealoon or other place where IN IN
toxicating liquors are sold. and Assembly NO. l3i
authorizing cities 70 accept lands dedicated by the
owners for public streets and highways; Senate
No. H. amending the act authorizing any town.
township or borough with population exceeding
5000 10 be incorporated a CITY and making pro-
Vision for It's government. and Senate No. 49, set
ting on portion Of the territory contained in RAN
ooph township, Morris County.
Senate bill No 10. cedlns, jurisdiction 70 the
United States over certain lands upon the Palisades
q the Hudson. 10 be occupied as military and
National park; Senate No ll9, fixing salaries Of
Clerk In chancery and clerk OF the Supreme Court
q 1900 House No. 90. the Trenton High School
~: House No: 90 permitting the establishment OF
sey new cemetery In hrst-class cities without con-
~ n the governing body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06
GRTGGS FOR THE ARMENIANS.
THE GOVERNOR MAKES AN APPEAL in
THEIR BEHALF.

MASS MEETING IN NEWARK AT WHICH MAYOR
lrBKr EcHER PREsDEs-sEvERAL HUN
DREp DOLLARS COLLECTED
mass-meetng was held last night III the
First Presbyterian Church of Newark 10 take
action upon the Turkish atrocities in Armenia
and to make formal protest against the indiHer-
ence that has permitted the reign OF Doodsheo
and rapne Mayor Lebkuecher temporarily pre-
sided and introd iced Governor Griggs, VINO maze
an eloquent appeal for aid for the Armenians.
Addresses were also made by the Rev Samuei
Ioomis the Rev. Il. VI. Luther, the Rev Dr: NC
KAYE the Rev. d. l.. Lampman. IA. karetchian.
secretary OF the Armenian Relief AssociatoI
and an Armenian refugee named Dilloyah, VIM
escaped from SassOur in the massacre al t"a'
place. , ,,,rdred
Contributions amounting to several huhuIeu
dollars were made. Five resolutions were aaop.eu
describing the horrors of Turkish rune III AZ
menia denouncng the barbarities 0. the luihs
and extending American sympathy 70 tne uH
fortunate people of Armenia. Inc resoiution,
said: That a government thus charac'erne,u
by the spirit OF tyranny and habituated TO SUN
acts OF outrage Is a menace TO the order anu prs
perIty of the whole world. and that its ranea'
change or its pAremptory Suppression IL ue-
manded by the universal sense OF justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06
4 ROUlNCE or RIDGEFIELD PlRh
THE VILLAGE BEAU COURTS ONE GIRL AND
EiOPEs WITH HER sTEPSiSTER


EiOrEs WITH HER sTEPsIsTER
Rdgenel Park March (SpecIaD. Frank W.
Race ana pretty Maggie Perciyal have given THIS
yilsre tho mas. tan,allzing sensation 1t has ever
experienced
Race is a brother OF John y. Race. Editor ana
proprietor OF The Era" He came here last ch'ist-
mas from Grand Rapids. Mich, and beng Dt'sh'
young man with n good education ana ce'sr pus'-
ness tact was given the outside work Tor Inc
Era office He soon became favorite IN society,
and attended every service in the Union chnrch. a"
the Christian Endeavor meetings and sessions OF the
Preaching club
II was soon remarked that Frank was paying
especial attention Frances Percival the daughter
OF John Percvai. The young woman is conspicuous
for her domestic qualities Eshy Race rsor WAS still
much In the company OF Miss Frances ne was as
parod s5ss, aei Ms 90 seTo' Renned
When Nh and Mrs. Perevai had their attention s
end d S sen Se @ to c
friend living In Scott-ave., BEDFORD iark. M ~
man9enyre appears to nave ~b the arrar to
elimination. - .uo..,nr m,
nothing heard OF him until TUESDAY evening Ing
when his broiier met Miss Frances PercivaI. VINO
s him h, her sSe ssd had the
Family OF the marriage BY ma @n1 h @p
Mrs ciappcr Would not permit the young couple 70
be married H. her house. but the ceremony was per-
FORMED nj Il nelEnDors A.. 49,
After John Race returned home he began 70 near
stories about hIs brother that were extremely uisa
greeable. 1t was alleged that Frank Race nau peen
raising money bogus checks. ana tnat several OF
his victims were des.rous OF finding MIN ~ pres
for his eIopen ent by passing checks signed with
fictitious names, payable to his order ana ,hdSrsea
Hne druggist NJ csrs Liquor dealer: Ski e
Son rrocers and Captain John Engel. Of Hacken-
sack The checks aggregate about s In ADDITION
for his brother and made no return to the office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-06
A CHURCH BURNED DOWN.
RAILWAY VISITED BY A DESTRUCTIVE flRH
IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT.

IN THE DEAD Or ->AN''
Railway March (Special)-One OF the most DE-
structive fires that have occurred here for years
broke out at midnight consuming the pretty Goth'c
Episcopal Church known as the Churcn OF the hoV
Comforter located In Semlnary-st Smoke was ois-
covered issuing from the rear windows by PoicemAn
Jackson An alarm was sounded. and. aithousn
,he Fire Department responded promptly. oeiors
water could be directed on the burning bulding 'hs
flames enwrapped the entire building The haho-
come tower caught fire a short time later, ana pre-
scented a beautiful sight as the long tongues Oh
flames leapng skyward, illuminated the CITY ior
blocks around. Surmounting the steeple vas
mammoth gilt cross, which. illuminated by the
flames stood out in bold relief against the DARK
sky until the supporting timbers burned away ana
II fell 70 the ground The bell soon followed. ana
then the eteepIe itself. and within an nour no,nn8
remained Of the church but heap or smouuerIhS
ruins pipe organ valued at $4,000 mad Just peen
purchased and was being put in position Organiss
J. e. Dale was the church until lo:lo o clocS anu
when he left everything. he said was IN good con-
ditlon e.. s..r,h,,.
II 10 a defective hue but Mr.. Dale states tnat tne
heater was all right when he left. The cnurcn was
built in 1873 chiefly through the benevoience OF the
late Ralph Marsh, who donated the lana ana gave
SO 900 toward the building. The church was WIN;
out a rector at present, although one was eHpectey
10 be called soor. The building was partly insured
$4,000 1t will probably be rebuilt.