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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
FLETCHER-PLACE REVIVAL.
Much Interest shown and Good md
Increasing Attendance.

The evangelistic meetings at Fletcher
place Church. conducted by the Rev ]. II.
Harwell, d. d., are increasing in interest
and attracting large crowds. DIR. Harwell
is thought by a great many to be one of the
most eloquent and powerful evangelists that
has ever visited the city. His sermon last
night was based upon the words, Jesus of
Nazareth passeth by" and the following is
a partial synopsis:
1T is an awful thing to be blind / think
l would rather lose any other of my senses
never to see the glory of Gods world, never
to know the difference between light and
darkness, never to gaze upon the beauty
of the sky, never to catch the look of kind
ness on the face of q wife, mother or child
must be a terrible experience. But after
all. there is something worse than losing
the eyesight, and that is TO be spiritually
blind; there is something worse than never
to see the shining of the sun. and that is
never TO see the beauty OF Gods Son and
never TO have the heart illumined by
Gods light. If you would receive your sight
you must, like Bartimeus, realize your
blindness. II you are contented as you are
you will go out of these doors blind, and
you will remain blind all through the coming
years; but If you realize there is something
better that you can be, you may go rejoic-
ing. And, too, Bartimeus was in great
earnest about the matter There never was
a person who was in earnest about finding
Christ that did not find Him. / have seen
some people find Christ and / have seen
some fail to find Him. and you can draw
find Him and those half-hearted ones do
not. And in the last place wish TO remind
you that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
You will never have an easier time than
this 10 turn to God, and If you do not come
now II is possible that some OF you never
will"
Sunday afternoon DR.. Harwell will preach
TO men only, and male quartet will fur
uish the music.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
ROCKER A DEGENERATE.
Expert Testimony of Physicians on
His Mental Condition.

Alonzo Rocker, who is being tried in the
Criminal Court for the murder of his wife,
is classed as a degenerate by the medical
experts. They think he was suffering from
moral insanity when he cut his wife's
throat and made wild slash at his own
neck. DR.. Frank Morrison and DR.. Albert
E. Sterne were called by the defense yes
terday morning to give expert testimony as
TO Rockers mental condition. The physi-
clan, after listening to the long hypothet-
ical question propounded by attorney Keal-
ing, gave it as their opinion that the ac-
cused man was mentally unbalanced at the
time of the tragedy. Both physicians called
Rockers mental trouble moral insanity"
which they thought came from brooding and
the suppression OF will-power. The physi-
clans were cross-examined at length by
Prosecutor Wiltse. With this expert testi-
mony the defense closed its case and the
State began yesterday afternoon with evil
dence in rebuttal. Several witnesses testi-
fled to having seen Rocker few minutes
after the murder His actions and his gen.
eral conduct was not that of an insane man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
FILTHY AS COW PENS.
Condition OF the Rooms Where City
Court business Is Transacted.

Court Business Is Transacted.
Were the city Police Court and it's sur
roundings anything but what they are, the
Board of Health would no doubt take active
measures to have the place made more
healthful. Places are being condemned
every day because of a bad sanitary con-
dition which are not half so dangerous to
the public health as the surroundings of
the court room, and the latter is but across
the hall from the city sanitarian. The
court room is dark and dingy, but this will
probably always be while the city is COM
PEELED, because of monetary conditions, to
use a cellar for a home. During court hours
the room is crowded with a varied mass of
humanity, the ventilation is bad and the
consequent results are worse. This also Is
likely to continue as long as the city lives
where Ii does and residents of the city have
friends who get in trouble or are unfortu-
nate enough to see some one else get in
trouble. The distribution of o little paint
on the walls of the room and the entrances
would benefit matters, but only a rule pro-
hibiting the curious from loafing in the
room during court hours would relieve the
effects of bad ventilation.
But the condition of the court room is not
half so bad as that OF the coops where pris-
oners are awaiting the call of their cases.
These coops are filthy, and were they COW
sheds they would be condemned by the
Board of Health. The coops not pro-
vided for proper ventilation, neither is there
any light allowed TO enter them. The coops
contain conveniences, and and
women are locked in them and kept there
for hours. The stencil which arises Is very
bad. and those who have business TO trans
act with the city clerk in his office the
other side Of the partition, hurry away as
soon as possible. The attaches OF the court
room complain of i'll health, and 1t is the
testimony Of all who have worked around
the place that their health has been much
improved by getting away FROM the vicinity
OF Police Court. The present officers of the
court are preparing 10 ask that some relief
be furnished. at least that the coops be i'm
proved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

lotte Mcconnell came into his Office and
asked TO be married In response TO the
usual questions, Mrs. Mcconnell said she
had been married twice before and
forty-eight years old. Melville said he
Scotchman and bachelor. He had
had found her the best of women and
thought he could do no better than to
marry her. Her last husband. Melville
said, was worthless sort of a fellow and
he thought Mrs. Mcconnell did right in
getting a divorce. Melville is forty-six
years Of age. The magistrate performed
the rite, the couple shook hands with the
baliffs, and departed to the former Mrs. Nc
Connelrs house, where Melville will play the
role of master of the house, instead OF
that OF the "star boarder."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
JUNKETERS RETURN.
Chicago Fire Department Viewed and
Information Gathered.

Mayor Taggart, Richard Herrick, clerk
OF the Board OF Safety, members of the
board and chief Webster returned from
Chicago last evening all too tired to talk.
They intimate. however. that they saw
much that will be OF benefit in the quip-
ment of the local fire department, for
such was the purpose that led the guard
ians of the fire forces TO visit Chicago.
The board gathered some information con-
ment drills and comnanv manayepart
The water tower question was also inves-
tigated. and the local visitors were shown
Just what may be expected from a tower
and under what circumstances it is ser
yfceable
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
TO HARNESS POGUE's RUN.
Safe OF Proposed Reservoir Viewed by
Board OF Works Members.

The members OF the Board of Works
and City Engineer Jeup visited the north
eastern part OF the city again yesterday to
look over the ground for the proposed
Pogue's run reservoir. The plan was sug-
gested by Mr.. Austin, of the Board of
Works, as a possible means of stopping
the frequent overfiows of the treacherous
little stream. 1t is proposed to construct
Il dam in the extreme northeastern part
OF the city. which shall hold the water in
check until IL find means of escape
below. The reservoir is intended TO serve
as a lake, and it's construction will cost
the city nothing except for the ground
which will have to be condemned and the
East End are deeply interested in the
project. Tonight a meeting OF the East
End Association will be held. at which the
Pogues run question will be considered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Two Wills Probated.

The will of Catherine Merz was probated
In the Circuit Court yesterday. She left
her property to her husband. Frederick
Merz. who is named as the executor. Mrs.
Merzs estate is valued at $4,000.
The will of Mary A. Jones was probated,
A. Q. Jones giving bond as executor. The
testatrix bequeathed her property 10 her
children and grandchildren.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
ARRESTED In DETROIT.
John Schultz, Charged with EN-
bezxiing $40, tn BE Brought Here.

John Hartje. the florist at Illinois and
Twenty-third streets. reported to the police
Dec. 1, last, that trusted employee. John
Schultz. had left town. taking with him
$40 of his employers money. Mr.. Hartje
said that he thought that Schultz had gone
10 Detroit. He expressed himself as willing
TO advance the money necessary to have
Schultz arrested and brought back. IL he
could be found. The Detroit police depart
graphed Superintendent Colbert that the
man was under arrest and would waive
requisition papers. One OF the detectives
was sent 10 Detroit last night 10 bring him
10 Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Partners Action Binds All.

Judge Brown, of the Circuit Court, yester-
day found for the plaintiff in the case OF the
United States encaustic tile works against
Joseph Brennan and the indianapolis Man.
tel, Tile and Mosaic Company. not in
corporated. The suit was to foreclose a
mortgage. Brennan, who is a member OF
the firm, resisted the action on the ground
that the mortgage was executed by three
members of mis- firm while he was absent
from the city. judge Brown held that
Brennan was bound by the action Of his
ma rfparc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Against the street-Car Company.

The jury in the case of Jesse Towers
against the Citizens Street-railroad Com
pany brought in a special verdict yesterday
for $3.50. The plaintiff was hurt at College
avenue and Cherry street.
The jury which tried the damage suit of
Benjamin X. Kaufman against William
Bossert, sewer contractor, found a verdict
yesterday for the defendant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Jury Gave Him One Cent.

j. F. Ford was thrown from hack at
Pennsylvania and Ohio streets while it was
turning the corner at a very rapid gait
some months ago. Ford was injured and
brought suit for damages in Justice Lock-
mans court against Edward Schurman,
owner of the hack. Yesterday a jury
awarded him ! cent and his costs, amount
ing about
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Finger Valued at $4,000.

The damage suit of Edna Floss Johnson
against w. p. Myer was called to trial in
Room 3, Superior Court, yesterday. The
plaintiff was employed in the defendants
factory in 1893. She was but fifteen years
old, and claims she was inexperienced in the
use of machinery. She wants 5000 for the
loss of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Must SalOOn-Law violations BE with |
Consent of Owner to Convict.


In the City Police Court yesterday a new
question was raised, which, IL sustained,
will have an important bearing on the
prosecution OF liquor violators. The case
was that OF the State against John Huegele,
who was charged with having persons other
than the members of his family in his sa-
loon after IL o'clock. The case was tried
before special Judge Buskirk. The fact
came out in evidence that there were two
men in the saloon on East Washington
street after IL o'clock. but it was shown
that the proprietor was not there at the
time and there was no evidence that he
authorized any one to. admit the men. At
torney Span, counsel for Huegele. con-
tended that before a conviction could be
had the State must prove. beyond reason
able doubt, that the defendant permitted
these men TO go into the saloon as charged
The State insisted that Ii was sufficient to
show that the men were there Judge
Buskirk held with the defense that evil
dence of permission on the part of Huegele
must be shown before conviction could
be had, and as this had not be done, the
defendant must be acquitted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

A College-avenue car, south-bound, struck
one OF Folks milk wagons yesterday morn
ing. The driver of the wagon went into a
house to leave a can of milk. While he was
gone the horse backed the wagon in front
OF the car. The motorman was unable TO
stop in time and the wagon was cut in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Wants to BE Preferred.

Robert Elliott & Co., mortgage creditors
of French g. Thompson, yesterday filed a pc
tition with the probate commissioner ask
ing that their claim be established and that
the same be ordered paid out Of the funds
in the hands of the trustee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Superior Court.

Room 1-Jno. L. McMaster. Judge.
Jesse Stomers VS.. Citizens Street-railroad
Company; damages. Jury returned special
verdict
al; note Judgment for plaintiff for sl7.S.
William W. Wooden VS.. Carrie l. Alex
ander; Improvement lien. Dismissed and
costs paid.
Room 2-Lawson NJ. Harvey. Judge.
Margaret Bruce VS.. James Pain ct al
damages. On trial by jury.
Room 3-Pliny w. Bartholomew, Judge.
William Bossert VS.. A. Bandstetter; sur
vivors lien. Dismissed and costs paid.
Benjamin K. HOFFMAN vs. William Bos-
sert ct al. damages. Jury returned special
verdict and answers 10 interrogatories.
Judgment on special verdict for defendants.
Edna Floss Johnson VS.. William p. Myer;
damages. On trial by jury.
Circuit Court.
Edgar A Brown. Judge.
United States Encaustic Tile Works VS..
Joseph Brennan: to foreclose mortgage.
Exception TO the report of II. w. Ben
nett, executor Of Deloss Roots Estate. On
trial by court.
New Suits Filed.
Willard W. Hubbard VS.. George Flowers
ct al: suit to foreclose mortgage. Superior
Annie c. Daugherty VS.. Edward Daugh-
erty: divorce. Superior Court, Room =
John Croker VS.. George ID. Royston ct
al; mechanics lien. Superior Court, Room
Susie Maininee VS.. Citizens Street-rail-
road Company; damages. Superior Court,
Room >.
Clarence Perry VS.. Mary Perry; divorce
Superior Court, Room g.
Ella Inman VS.. Elan Inman; divorce.
Circuit Court.
willard w. Hubbard vs. Thomas Cullen et
al suit TO foreclose mortgage. Superior
Court, Room 2.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Don't Get Chilly.

Pullman tourists and Pullman palace
sleeping cars from st. Louis to California
without change via 'The True Southern
Route" Iron Mountain Texas & Pacific and
Southern Pacific. Sunshine all the way.
Only one change from all Eastern States.
Address, COKE ALEXANDER, District
Passenger Agent, No. Jackson place. In
dianapolis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Married Her Boarder.

The dull monotony OF trying assault and
battery cases. suits on small accounts. etc.
was broken In magistrate Johnston's court
yesterday when Robert Melville and Char
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Anna c. Daugherty. in complaint for
divorce from Edward Daugherty. makes
many serious allegations. The defendant
has accused her OF immortality, she says,
has cursed her and threatened to take her
life. He has starved her and when she was
ill refused TO get medicine for her. She
complains that he compelled her TO go out
and work a house servant and she
had to pay their rent out of her earnings.
She worked in a restaurant, she AYERS. and
he collected her wages and spent the
money in riotous dissipation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Hyde Park Revival.

The revival at Hyde Park Church, at
Twenty-second and Illinois streets, under
the leadership of the pastor. j. Wesley
Maxwell continues with good interest
manifested. new feature is the cottage
prayer meeting being held.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

estate, filed a report with the court about
a year ago. The legatees under the will
excepted to the report, claiming that IL
was irregularly prepared and did not show
matters clearly. There are no charges of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Second Time ON Earth!

This phrase is not unlike the gentle
zephyrs-rather windy. We. live but once
and that is just why we should enjoy life
to its fullest extent. Be cheerful and drink
the "KIng of all Malt Brews'-the Home
Brewing Company's Extract Of Malt"
Bottled by it's maker. Telephone 1850.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Hedge Company Incorporated.
The Tippecanoe Hedge and Wire Fence
Company. OF Lafayette. with capital stock
OF $1,000. was Incorporated yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

A fine upright piano. used only very short
time and same as new, at bargain for
cash or payments 10 good parties. Address
+. NJ. care Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Fine Piano for Sale.

A fine upright piano, used only very short
time and same as new, at bargain fol
cash or payments to good parties. Address
F. NJ, care Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
INDUCES in wild Orgies.

Clarence Perry brought suit for divorce
from Mary Perry. alleging cruel ami in
human treatment. He says the plaintiff
holds drinking sessions and INDUCES in
home. He charges that her associates are
had and says that he has made every ef-
fort TO secure her reformation. He has
been unsuccessful. he alleges, and wants
to be released from her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

FRIDAY
Half-inch fiat Wool Braids, 1Oc goods,
yaru .--...-.-..... ...----... -
One-inch fat Wool Bralds, 15c goods,
- yards Tinsel Band Trimming. worth
Fancy Mohair Braid open Work, yard *
Evening shades in Silk Velvet Band
Trimming. beaded. 75c goods. yard. go
Crystal Band Heading. &c goods, yard 5C
81 RIBBON PRINCES, yard........... Sc
Gold and Garnet Fringes on small
beaded band. 81 goods. crystal. yard. 90
One piece Ruffled Band Beaded Passe-
menterie, $50 goods. yard. ............ 10c
One-inch SILK Edging, 20c goods, yard &c
Steel Gray Passementerie, s1-z5 goods,
Pinch fine Venice Lace, s2-75 goods,
ward -. ......................... 75C
One piece 4-inch Venice Lace, 75c goods. &c
Black and white Jet Satin Band, soc
goods, yard lVC
E-inch black Chantilly Flouncing, all
silk. $50 goods. yard. 81 g
10c for 80 yards OF Braiding Cord.
Sf-incb Silk Chantilly Flouncing, yard 81
Nine Cloaks carried over from last
season.. each 49c
Odds and ends Silk and Wool Waists.
Silk Capes. Fascinators. goods worth
up TO $50 each. for ..................... 49c
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Executors Report Questioned.

Matters pertaining to the estate Of De-
loss Root were up before the Circuit Court
yesterday. II. w. Bennett. executor Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Insure Your Property
With the McGilliard Agency Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

oncs Desks Of all stylsA-wm. I. Elder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Fancy marble Mosaic Floors. Jno. NJ. Lilly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
Hesitate


but day-and your chance is gone.
what we have on sale
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24
L.S.AYRES eco.
ALL NEEDED

In fitting out house Furniture and Wall
Paper are necessities. but so also are Car
pets. Curtains and Rugs. We can supply
your wants in this way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Feed your horse JANEss Dustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24


Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats.
Insure your home In the Glens Falls
Correct Styles
or copper plate engraved invitations ana calling cards
made at w. Il. BURFORD'S, indianapolis.
Br0wning's Cough Syrup.
Guaranteed to cure Is West Washington street.
No bar is complete wit out Klein's Silver Age Rye.
ID. Monninger, exclusive agent.
Undertaken Whitsett Telephone 56A Reasonable
as any or no charge
Silver Age Rye is pure Pennsylvania whisky For
sale only by d. Monninger.
Wine Emporium. SCHULLER'S, loe n Meridian SC.
KIMBALL PIANOS Carlin & Lennon, 81 u Market
For Fine Cigars PlERSON'S IL North Penn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Browning's Cough Syrup.
Guaranteed to cure. Is West Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Insure your home in the Glens Falls
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

Silver Age Rye is a pure Pennsylvania whisky. Fol
sale only by ID. Monninger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-24

No bar is complete wit out Klein's Silver Age Rye
}. Monninger, exclusive agent.
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Undertaken whitsett Telephone 5eA Reasonable
as any or no charge.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
KREAMER.

Mrs. Sallie Reager and two chill
dren of Phila. are visiting parents
and friends at this place. C. W.
Lands, who has been employed in
New York for the last few months,
spent few days with his parents.
Charlie has now gone South. =. The
Christian Ende ,vur Society of this
place intend holding it's first ami
versary in the near future, Mrs.
Agnes Mitchell and SOD, Carl. are
of Shamokin is enjoying the hospi-
tality of friends at this place IS.
Weis and family, Selinsgrove spent
part of Sunday in our town. =. A G.
Smith made business trip to the
coal regions last week Many of
our citizens are attending courtl this
week. They are glad that they need
not go as witnesses this time.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01

ALINE.

The sale Of Samuel Miller, decd,
was well attended, the farm was
bought by s. II. Miller, son OF the
deceased, for $4,000. w. w. Shol-
ley and family of Verdilla, Augustus
Dinger. and Mrs. Geo. A. Spots
were the welcome guests of Benia-
min Brocious' on Sunday. E. The
schools of Perry townshid opened
on Monday with fair attendance
-. Some of our teachers were
somewhat worried about the an-
nouncement that all school children
should be vaccinated. Quite a
number of people would like to go
on the excursion to Canton next
Friday :. Joseph Meiser OF Meiser-
vile died on Saturday night after n
long illness, Mr.. Meiser was an old
resident of this place and was wide
ly known by the name of old Joe.
He was buried ut the Grub's church
on Tuesday, Rev. Gilbert officiated.
Deceased was 60 years of age. On
Tuesday evening there will be Int.
erary society organized at Meiser-
vile school house. All lovers Of ed
ucalion are cordially invited to Az
tend in order that it may be a sue
cess
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
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