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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
THREE SALOONS CLOSED.
An Injustice Done to Justice OF Peace
CulbertsOn.

A poker game in the basement OF Henry
Stocks saloon, corner of Court and Della
ware streets. was raided Saturday night.
On the strength of statements made by the
police, the Journal said Sunday morning.:
1T has been known for a long time that
there has been a 'blind-tiger' in the base
ment of Stocks place. Some time ago JUS
tice Culbertson filed an affidavit against a
man who. Culbertson claimed, had cheated
him out Of $40. Justice Sears allowed the
case to be dismissed by default when Gull
bertson, the prosecuting witness, failed to
appear to testify"
The above statement does an injustice to
Justice Culbertson, who says that he has
never played a game OF poker In his life.
Credence was given to the statement, as 1t
was known that such an incident had oc-
Cured. but it happens that it was another
Sears's court, and not Justice Culbertson.
Stocks saloon was ordered closed by Su-
perintendent Colbert yesterday, who also or
dered John Nourse, who has been running
two saloons, one at Grant and West and
the other at Ray and West streets, to quit
business. A few days ago saloon keeper
Hignite was also ordered to quit the busi-
ness. Superintendent Colbert says that
neither of the three men will be permitted
to run saloons in the future, as they are I'M
fit to be in the business. Stock was warned
charged that he knocked on the floor of his
saloon Saturday night in an effort TO notify
the players that the police We're about to
get them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
ANNIVERSARY OF FROEBEL.
Children OF the Kindergarten DO
Honor to Their Patron.

Yesterday was the birthday anniversary of
Froebel and all the children OF the kinder
gartens did him homer by special exercises
el hymn was sung and other songs, which
were written especially IN memory OF him
and his work for children. followed later.
The rooms in the several kindergarten
buildings were decorated with spring flow
ers. all OF which Froebel loved. while on
the walls were hung pictures. busts and
photographs. The Guard March song was
sung and the appropriate march was per-
formed as the white flag OF Froebel was
carried at the head of the line. For the
games the story OF Froebers life was told.
On the small tables around which the chill
dren sat with their teachers. there were
blocks or sand boxes and with these the
children built the church Froebel loved, the
house and garden where he lived and made
with the blocks any little illustration which
the teacher suggested. There were recita-
tons by the little ones and even the babies
celebration. AS a souvenir OF the day, each
child was given a card to which was pressed
a Hover. Other children nodded clay blocks
and placed on them an impression OF Froeb-
els head. Exercises were alike In all the
schools.
In the afternoon the Froebel Club cele-
brated the day at the Margaret-street Kin
dergarten. opposite the City Hospital. Miss
Stella McCarty. president of the club, made
an address and the others gave informal
talks. All the teachers Of the k~indergartens
are members of the club and the large.
caeery room was filed with the young WON
en- VINO have made this interesting teaching
OF little children their ffework.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
MORE RAIN NEEDED.
weekly Crop Bulletin Of the Weather
Bureau.

The weekly bulletin of the Weather Bu>
reau, issued and compiled with the assistance
Of the experimental station of Purdue Uni
versity. says of the crops of Indiana:
warm. favorable, sunny weather during
the week improved everything growing; trees
are all green. and all vegetation advanced
rapidly. but there were only few light show
ers at the beginning of the week, and rain is
needed much everywhere. Wheat, barley,
rye and young clover have been much i'm
proved. except. wheat and young clover on
clay ground. which are rather short and thin
on the ground. Grass. pasturags and mead
ows, although short in many localities, look
quite green and vigorous. Much gardening
has been done. Oats sowing progresses we'll,
and in the southern and central portion most
is in and some coming up. Flowing for corn
progresses rapidly. except in few counties;
some corn has been planted in the southern
portion. but farmers in general delay plant
ing, fearing the cutworm. Tobacco plants
are coming on well In Switzerland county.
Peaches, cherries and plums are all in bloom,
but apples are backward in some localities,
and the bloom is not as thick as last year,
but in general so far the fruit prospect Is ex-
cellent at present."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
A CHARGE OF IMPROPER CONDUCT,


The Indianapolis Presbytery began It's an
nuaI meeting last night in Memorial Pres
byterian Church. The meeting will continue
to-day and probably close tonight. Rev.
Charles Z. Huffer, OF Edinburg, preached
the sermon last night. His subject was the
Kingdom of God on Earth as Indicated in
the Lords prayer-'Thy Kingdom Come"
He spoke of the great change that had taxi
en- place in the world since that prayer was
first uttered by Christ. He found that In
that interval there had been a great change
in the world for the better. and that it was
greatly improved, both morally and intel
lectuaily.
Ranscme E. Hawley, pastor OF the Acton
Presbyterian Church, was elected Modera-
tor, there being no other nominations. He
did not make an address. The clerk read
four letters from applicants for admission
s to fss p TSey were a from Di c Tnren were ). Fo or-
sythe, of the Pittsburg Presbytery; Daniel
q. Banta, Crawfordsville Presbytery; w. H.
E. Walker, Bloomington. H., Presbytepy.
The committee on programme announced
that this morning at $50 o'clock there viii
Allen, of the Sixth Presbyterian Church,
and that the business session would begin at
8 O'Clock. At noon there will be a recess
OF two hours. Lunch will be served to those
present In a neighboring residence during
the recess.
The most absorbing question that Is to
come before the session to-day Is the trial
of Rev. DR.. e. M. Mcmillan. formerly OF
Franklin, but now in Kentucky. The
charges against him are general, simply
stating that he is guilty of improper con-
duct. Several of those present last night
said they did not think the charges would
be sustained. although 1t was not likely that
the matter would be settled by allowing DR..
Mcmillan TO demit.
The resignation of DR.. Rondthaler and his
request to be dismissed with a recommended
ton to the Presbytery of Chicago will also
be considered to-day. =
Aside from these matters the business will
be of a routine nature. The reports of the
different church societies will be received
and the missionary report will be read.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
DANGEROUS wISPS OF HAY.
Supt. Colbert on the Warpath-NO Ar
rests for Dangerous Water Caps.

The street-sweeping contractors have
made considerable complaint on account of
the habit some hay dealers have of permit
ting wagons loaded with hay and straw to
be driven over the improved streets. Section
SO Of the street and alley ordinance forbids
any person to drive wagons loaded with
gravel, rubbish and other articles likely to
litter up the streets. upon any improved
highways Superintendent Colbert believes
that this section will cover the hay and
straw wagons, and the patrolmen have been
Instructed 10 arrest all persons found driving
hay wagons through the improved streets,
other device In such a way that wisps of
hay and straw will not fall upon the pave
ments. Samuel Arnold. a farmer living in
Wayne township, was arrested for violating
the section mentioned, and IL is the intention
to test the question when his case comes up
for trial. The superintendent of police has
made no arrests for maintaining The danger
Gus water caps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
LOUISVILLE POLICE METHODS.
Released whit starr, Though superin-
tendent CoIbert Wanted Him.

Whit Starr. under the alias OF Brockway,
was arrested In Louisville several days ago.
Suspecting that the prisoner was q we'll
known crook. the superintendent Of police OF
Louisville sent his picture TO the department
here. where 1t was quickly recognized. Starr
Is wanted here for three robberies. and Su-
perintendent Colbert at once telegraphed the
authorities at Louisville TO hold him until an
officer with reauisition papers could be sent
20 bring him TO this city.
Yesterday afternoon. while the superintend-
ent was busy having the documents pre-
pared. he received a telegram informing him
that B~rockway had forfeited his bond and
skipped out. The superintendent was In
censed TO think that the Louisville police off,
cials had allowed him 10 furnish bond. as he
had cautioned them that Starr Is a bad man.
Starr has influential friends who always try
10 aid him TO evade punishment when he Is
captured.
Starr was sentenced to the penitentiary
some years ago. and escaped from Sheriff
Emmett while on the road TO Michigan City.
He was retaken at Chicago and
returned to this cfIy three months ago. after
serving out his sentence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
NO CLEw TO HIRTH MURDERERS


The police are still at sea in the Hirth
murder case. The superintendent said last
night that there had been no new develop
ments through the day. Leo Hirth was bur-
fed from st, Anthony's Church, Haughville.
yesterday morning. Mrs. Hirth Is beginning
to give way under the strain she has en-
dured. and yesterday her brother spent the
time with her. protecting her from the
curiosity Of those who wished to hear her
relate the story of the tragedy. Although
he advised her to retire and seek much
needed rest. Mrs. Hirth spent the day walk
ing about the house and yard. She has an
aversion to seeing strangers, and so far has
given no intimations as to whether she sus-
poets anyone. unless such information was
impaired to the police and detectives. SUI
perintendent Colbert says that no clews to
the murderers have been found.
Mrs. Hirth, with the assistance of one of
her brothers., will continue to conduct the
business In which her husband was engaged
at the time OF his death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
NO CHARGE FOR NOTARY FEES.
Thomas Post VIII Look After This for
the Pensioners.

There was a very large attendance at
Thomas Post last evening. Important action
was taken regarding the preparation of PEN
sion vouchers under the new law. 1t was
decided that Thomas Post should have
notaries at convenient offices. to which PEN
sioners can so and have their vouchers pre-
pared without cost and have them sent at
once to the pension agency.
Assistant Adjutant General Smock said
that all vouchers brought to department
headquarters would be attested free Of cost
to the pensioners. Hiram Plumme Will at
test all vouchers brought TO his Office on
Market street Adjutant General Robbins.
who brought the matter up, George Spahr,
Hiram Plummer, Robert L. Smith n NJ.
+. Downey were made a committee TO at
tend TO Che matter and report fully.
The Post voted TO go TO the State Encamp-
ment over the Pennsylvania line.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22

Albert Nelson. a representative of the
Crane Elevator Company. was arrested and
fined in Justice Lockman's court Monday for
assaulting Frank W.. Ward. Nelson pleaded
guilty to the charge, and said that he slapped
Ward for attempting to firt with his wife.
Monday evening Mrs. Nelson made an afn-
davit for Wards arrest. charging him with
provoke. Yesterday she told the court that
Ward bowed and smiled at her while she was
at dinner in the Sherman House, and so pro-
voked her that she appealed 10 her husband.
Ward and two other young men who were al
the same table with him testified that he had
made no improper advances to Mrs. Nelson,
and that he had no intention OF trying to fiirt
with her. AS there Was no evidence agains,
him. Ward was promptly discharged. Ii was
the impression Of those who heard the festi-
mony that Mrs. Nelson had simply imagined
that Ward was trying 10 attract her atten.
ton. when his eyes accidentally met hers in
glancing towards her table.
Nelson was very indignant when Ward was
discharged. and declared that he would not
let the matter rest as 1t stood. He Threatened
TO see that Ward was driven way from the
hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
THE DEMOCRATIC APATHY.
Hard Eve TO Get Up Wind for the
Matthews Boom.

Hard Even 10 Get Up Wind for the
Matthews Boom.
The thing that bothers the Indiana Demo-
Gratis just now Is the fact that it is utterly
impossible for the leaders to stir up any
interest in politics among the rank and file.
The Democrats decline to get excited on
the subject OF candidates, either in local,
State or national. They do not take much
interest even in the prospect OF a wide
open split in the party at Chicago on the
money question. Try to draw the average
Democrat out on any OF these subjects and
he will reply: What the deuce is the diff
ference? We're not in II, anyhow, and 1
don't know as II cuts much figure who we
nominate or what we have In our platform"
The average Democrat is a Democrat partly
because his father was and partly because
he hopes for reward either for himself or
for some or his friends, and when this lat
ter reason is taken away, though his hereds-
tary Democracy may remain with him, he
loses all interest In politics.
Our whole difficulty said one Of the
indianapolis Democrats who has been prom
inent in the State politics during the last
four years. .lies in the fact that IL Is impos-
sible to make our people believe tina. they
have any chance OF success. We can preach
looks, with the blunders the Re-
publicans are making, and the course
their State chairman Is taking, as
though We ought TO be able to per-
suade our people that there is some hope
of carrying the State. but simply can't do
IL. One fellow / was talking TO yesterday
replied that the Republicans might kick
their organization into the deep blue sea
and they would still carry the State. I be-
lieve IL we could get Taggart to run II
would cause an Improvement of about 20
per cent. In our prospects, because the DEM
ocrats throughout the State have an idea
hat he carries the rabbits foot and cannot
be defeated. OF course that is all rot, but
just the same they have this faith, and
it would stir up hope in them"
Would you then have any hope of car
rying the Slater" was asked.
mo. we would probably not carry II on
either the presidential or the State ticket,
but II we couldn't carry the Legislature
under those circumstances we could at least
scare the life out of the Republicans"
Governor Matthews and his friends find a
little more cause for complaint about this
apathy than anybody else. The Governor is
about the only Democrat in Indiana that
aspires for anything this year outside Of a
holds. He wants to be the nominee for Pres
ident In order to be in line four years hence.
and Is very anxious to that end. But he
finds Il impossible to stir up any interest
among the other Democrats OF the State
except the ever-faithful Myron King. They
are all too busy looking out OF the Windows
or thinking how the river flows to pay any
attention TO politics Just now, and the Gov
ernor's presidential boom In the meantime
OF wind in the lungs Of his friends and space
in the Democratic State organ which would
be Just tickled to death with an invitation
to his political funeral.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
TWELVE sCRAPERs TO GREENWOOD
Expected that Work ON the Electric
Line Will be Pushed.

Last evening twelve scrapers. such as are
used in railway grading. were taken to
Greenwood for use in grading the new
Greenwood and indianapolis electric line. 1t
was reported in Greenwood last Saturday
that work was TO begin last Monday but
most or the people OF hat town were unwili-
ing TO believe the report until they saw the
men at work. Other machinery has also
been taken from here n II Is claimed the
pushed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
WILL HAVE OVER 700 STUDENTS.


The board OF trustees OF the University OF
Indianapolis viii meet IN the assembly room
Of the Commercial Club at 4 o'clock this aft
ernoon. Counselor John II. Wilson has for
mulated contracts under which Butler Col
lege. the Medical College CT Indiana. the In
diana Dental College and the Indiana Law
School viii become departments OF the uni
yerslty. These contracts have been accepted
by the -four schools and all that now remains
Is 70 have them formally accepted by the
board The university viii then have over
30 students. according 10 the attendance at
the several schools during the past year. 1t
II Hoped 10 increase the attendance to 1.000
students at the next session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
Political Notes.

The Northeast Republican Club, II. n.
Snyder. president, will meet at Bellefontaine
Hall tomorrow night.
The primary Friday In the Fourth precinct
OF Wayne township will be held at 1880 in
the evening instead of the afternoon as an
nounced.
On account OF a typographical error In the
call printed In yesterdays Journal for the
Republican county convention. the Circuit
judgeship was omitted In the list Of officers
for which nominations are 10 be made.
The East End Doxey Club win meet at it's
clubhouse. No. 1898 East Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22

on Thursday night this week. instead OF FRI
day. The meeting night has been changed
for this week on account OF the primaries 10
be held on the regular night.
There will be a meeting at North Side Re-
publican Club. No. al College avenue. this
evening, at which the voters In that vicinity
will be given an opportunity OF meeting the
various candidates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22

places for holding precinct primaries:
The Second precinct. Fourth ward. will
meet at engine house. corner Twenty-second
street and Kenwood avenue.
The Fifth precinct. Sixth ward. will meet
at the office OF the Michigan Lumber Com
pany. corner Fulton and North streets.
n Eleventh precinct. Eleventh ward, will
meet at SO West New York street.
The Second precinct. Twelfth ward, will
meet at 90 Kentucky avenue.
Cd Precinct 1S7. West Indianapolis. will
meet at corner Oliver avenue and Division
street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
A Secret Mckinley Conference.

A secret conference of Mckinley men was
held last night at Chairman Gowdy's rooms
in the Denison. The meeting was an invita-
ton affair and was attended by W. r. Hoilo-
way. Judge E.. B. Martindale. Judge Lewis C.
Wake and about half a dozen others beside
the chairman. The meeting was called to
determine upon the best method Of getting
instructions through, but 1t is\said that a
number of those present advised against
forcing a struggle on this issue In the con-
vention. However, all those present de-
clined TO state what conclusions. If any. the
conference reached.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Brfef.

Winter. Miller & Elan. attorneys for the
Republican State committee. finished their
brief in the Brayton apportionment case last
evening. and II will be filed In the Supreme
Court this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22

A Rare Exhibition of Paintings In OIL
md Water caIoH Mt Hermansa

A Rare Exhibition of Paintings In Oil
and Water Color at Herman's.
A collection OF fine paintings In oil and
water colors was opened yesterday at Her
mans Art Gallery. 6s North Pennsylvania
street. forming an exhibition of very un-
usual interest.
These pictures are brought here by Mr..
Henry b. Pettes. the art dealer of Paris
and London. who comes over annually and
is well and favorably known to local picture
buyers. His present exhibition consists of
some two hundred fine examples OF such
popular artists as Glyndon, Charles Collins,
r. p. Wainwright, w. K:nnaird, II. c. Fox.
of London; Weiland. Rip. Grippe, Casters,
Of the Dutch school now so much sought for
by New York connoisseurs, and of our
American artists q fine work, Phyllis" by
Percivai DeLuce-from the last exhibition Of
the American water color exhibition In New
York-a strong marine by George Howell
Gay and many others.
Among the small but very choice collection
of oil paintings are a superb landscape with
sheep by Quinton, OF Paris, al artist well
known to collectors, a Van Leemputten
called Morning" and a very finely finished
cabinet painting, Meditation" by VIII H.
lady standing before an open fireplace, the
scene being laid In a room at the palace at
Fontaine Clear. and Is q marve Of artistic
beauty. If merit counts for anything Mr..
Pettes's exhibition should prove a decided
success. 1t remains for this week only.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22

DunIap's Celebrated Hats,
Derby. Soft and Silk The best hats made.
seaton's Hat Store
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Eastman, Schleicher 4 Lee
Office with Lilly & Stalnaker, "a East Wash
street. Please call n settle your
as we are closing up our books.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-22
The Output Of the Stearns Bicycles
for 1896 Solds

The entire output Of the Stearns Bicycle
Of Syracuse, n. Y. Is sold-that is. all the
wheels that they can make this year have
been ordered by their different agents over
the country. The Stearns factory does not
try to see how many wheels it can turn
out in a day-but they lean towards a better
Fisher & Co.. GA North Pennsyivania street.
have just received in stock twenty-five Of
the latest Stearns bicycles, and those who
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Insure Your Property
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Feed your horse JANEs's Dustiess Oats.
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1.-The Attorney-generars assaults upon the
Judgment below are somewhat more difficult
to repel than those of the counsel for the ap-
p~ellant. because they come from the side of
the prosecution, and are not confined to writ
ten specifications Of error. which must up
hold and support the appellants assault.
But the Attorney-generals assaults comes In
the nature OF a confession of one side TO the
litigation In favor OF the other, and yet he
is not authorized to and does not.offer to
confess error. And If he did undertake to
confess error he would have TO confess the
error assigned But let US see IL the evidence
does not prove the commission OF the crime
charged; namely. involuntary manslaughter
The Attorney-general thinks IL does not.
II the facts show an unlntentional killing.
while in the commission of an unlawful act.
Ii constitutes Involuntary mans.aughter.
Drown VS.. Stale. 10 Ind. 4SG: r. s. 1894,
Section 1881; r. s. ISL, Section 1867
The second count of the indictment did
not charge the appellant WIKI an intentional
killing OF his Wife Nor did It charge him
- the Attorney-Renexa saenas to think with