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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-29

Sixteen thousand venezueIans Have
Joined the Militia.

NEW YORK, Jan. "a special to the
World from Caracas, Venezuela, says: A
Paris cable confirms the news that Ger
many will demand immediate payment of
the railroad debt. 1t is reported that a
German squadron now at Havana will en-
force the demand. The press here claim
that the debt does not call for more than
diplomatic negotiations, and should be set
tied in the courts.
The Venezuelan government is having
daily conferences and will probably meet
the demand without protest.
The enrolment of militia continues Six
teen thousand men have been enlisted to
date In Caracas alone. which has a popu-
lation of seventy thousand. Other cities
are equally patriotic, aud report proper
tionate enlistments. The Society for the
Defense of the National Territory has es-
tablished a military academy. Foreigners
hvipg here who are familiar with military
tactics and maneuvers have offered to give
instruction gratis.
Much excitement has been caused Sy the
news that Spain will refuse TO allow the
American commission access to the
archives In. her possession bearing on the
boundary dispute. IL is believed here that
Spain fears the displeasure of England.
SPANS action Is attributed TO the action
of the United States in insisting on the
payment of the Mora claim and the aid
which is given in the United States TO the
Cuban insurgents
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THE AMIsH TRIALS OVER.
Most of Them Pleaded Guilty and
Paid Their Fines.

Srscial to the Indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind. Jan. 2S.-The Amish
Church trials came TO a sudden and unex-
pected close in court here this afternoon.
The first case called this morning that
Of Rev. Christian Swartz. After a lengthy
charge by Judge Heller the jury returned
a verdict for acquttal. The State will
make a test case of this before the SUI
preme Court. an appeal being already filed.
Judge Heller then announced his verdict in
the two cases each of Jacob Swartz and
David Swartz for violating marriage laws.
They were fined s. for each offense, being
the lowest possible fine. Judge Heller was
very lenient. it being their first offense.
There was great surprise in the court room
when attorney Reed announced that the
remaining defendants charged with violat-
ing marriage laws would plead guilty, ard
asked the court 10 be merciful. The court
fined Jacob Swartz. David Swartz. Peter
Swartz and Christian Swartz. four broth
ers. who are deacons and leaders of the
Amish Church. s. for each offense commit
ted The cases against members for forni-
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THE MEDIUM DISCHARGED.
Elder Covert Loses His Case ON n
Smart Technically.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 2S-A fierce legal
fight was witnessed at the preliminary
hearing of Dr. Adams. who was recently
arrested for criminal libel at the instiga-
ton of Elder Covert. of the Church of God
and the Doctor won. The trial was be-
fore Squire B. F. McCarty, who found his
court famous for once. The room was
packed from wall to wall, and the case had
to be transferred to the City Hall, and
that too was inadequate to accommodate
all the crowd eager for sight of the little
man who had sought to expose" the
elder. Attorneys Kittinger and Reardon ap-
peared for the defendant. who did not be-
tray Nne least emotion, although Elder
Covert was quite restless. Mr.. Kittinger filed
motion to quash the affidavit as he
charged 1t did not state facts sufficient,
under the law, to sustain criminal action.
This was argued for nearly two hours. the
State, represented by Prosecuting Attorney
Seaman, proving to the satisfaction of the
court that he had a case in court.
Then Elder Sover r h was placed on the
versed in the practice and having had ex-
perience in the United States Supreme
swered he gave his case away.
What Is your manner" asked the prose-
cutor as he took the stand and smiled on
william Ross Covert" readily responded
the Elder.
Where do you reside?''
I'm Anderson. Ind"
That will do put in attorney Kittin-
ger for the defense. AZ move to dismiss
the case" And then he showed to the
court that the charge was against w. r.
Covert and not William Ross Covert. as
the latter had sworn. There was a heated
discussion over this point. but there was
no alternative, and Adams was dismissed.
Dr. Adams was at once surrounded by
hundreds, who heartily congratulated him
on his release, and many offers of assist
Elder Covert was much chagrined over the
turn of affairs. and declared that he will
file 4 new affidavit and have Adams re-
arrested. Friends. however are doing all
in their power to get him to let the matter
lwn-
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Muncie woman's Club.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 2S.-The Woman
Club. Of Muncie. organized in 1876, celebrat-
ed its twentieth anniversary at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Shirk. 1t was
the occasion of the last meeting at which
Miss Carrie j. McCuloch would preside,
after fifteen years constant service at the
head of the club She is the aged motner
of Hon. George F. McCulloch. One hundred
and fifty participated in last nights cele-
bration. Each member invited one guest
and Mrs. Shirk invited ten more. Mrs. Nc
Culloch was given dictionary and stand
as a present from the club. Fifteen hus-
bands of the members gave short toasts
recently formed a class in language and lit
afr1ra
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New York Police Think They Have
CAPTURED n Noted Criminal.

Captured n Noted Criminal.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Andrew j. Ander-
son, the prisoner held at police headquar-
tiers for robbing the houses of James L.
Kernochan, in Hampstead. L. l., and OF
J~F Cakes in Mamaroneck. is believed
by acting Captain OBrien to be a profess
sional suburban burglar. The detectives
have not been able as yet to fix on him the
guilt of these two crimes but they are con-
fident they will succeed before long, and
If not, they think they can send him to
other cities or towns where he can be sent
to prison. He is Chicago criminal, and
the police OF that city have been notified
of his capture here In Andersons pockets
were found nearly fifty return railroad
tickets to points on Long Island and West
chester county, and in the West to various
cities and towns in Illinois and Wisconsin.
The dates these tickets bear correspond
very nearly with robberies committed in the
places of the purchasers destination. The
property seized in his trunks has been
identified part of losses by theft from
many different places in this and in other
States. And the detectives say he has
probably been of that rare class of ex-
pert criminals who do nothing in cities,
where the police are expert and vigilant
but Systematically rob country houses.
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WEARY OF PLAYING JUDGE.
William NJ. Springer Would Like tO
he Solicitor of the ID. n q.

MUSCOGEE. ]. T., Jan. S.-It Is stated
here on excellent authority that ex-Con-
gresham William NJ. Springer. Judge OF
the Indian Territory court, has grown tired
of his juricial duties and is anxious to re-
turn to the East. II is said that Judge
Springer is an applicant for the position OF
general solicitor of the Baltimore a. Ohio
railroad, the place recently vacated by John
x Cowen, elected president OF the road. II
ten to several influential friends high in the
government asking their influence to help
him into the law department OF the Baiu-
more & Ohio.
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INDIAN WAR SCARE.
Bad Red Men I'm Idaho Serve Motive
that They VIII Fight.

POCATELLO. Idaho. Jan. 8-The Poca-
tello Indians are in a very restless and.
angry mood. and yesterday. during the trial
OF their notorious leader. Jim Ballard. and
four others. at Blackfoot. for perpetrating
a riot against Indian Agent Tetes. they sent
word to the Indian school at Roosfork that
they were going to fight soon they
were set at liberty. This news instantly
caused a stampede of the Indian scholars.
composed mainly OF girls and they fed like
cattle in all directions. The Indian police
have been hunting for them all last night
and to-day. Trouble is constantly brewing
and the whites are becoming alarmed and
afraid TO traverse the reservation.
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ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS
Reported to Favor Mckinley for
President and Tanner for Governor.

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Jan. 2S.-The Repub-
lican "love feast" held in Representatives
Hall to-day was very largely attended,
about twelve hundred Republicans from all
over the State being present. Though no
resolutions of any character were adopted.
the meeting was prominently a Mckinley
and Tanner one, tremendous cheering aris-
ing whenever McKinley's name was ut
tered and Tanner receiving a great ovation
when he entered the hall. Mckinley IS
name was mentioned by twenty-five Of the
twenty-six speakers. Senator Cullom was
accorded a hearty welcome. His speech was
principally a criticism Of the national ad-
minis tration. 1t was decided to hold the
State convention at Springfield, April %
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Maj. /. T. Whitesides, Of Jeffersonville,
is candidate for delegate to the Repub-
district
The Elwood school board has let the con-
tract for a new ten-room schoolhouse OF
modern design at that place. Messrs. Aer-
hardt & Gregg, whose bid was NO.59S.6i.
got the job.
The vestry of ST. Paul's Episcopal Church
at Richmond has extended a call to Rev.
Frederick Grannis, of Muncie, to succeed
Granns has not yet accepted
Ex-Auditor c. H. Allen, of Anderson,
will remove with his family in few days
to Lafayette. Mr.. Allen has been appointed
manager of branch ONCE of the Deer
tablished in Lafayette.
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PROF. OLDRIEvE MISSING.
He Started Yesterday TO Walk Twelve
Miles ON the Water.

rieve. OF Chelsea, who. wearing a novel and
patent pair OF shoes. started to-day 10 walk
in the water from India wharf TO Boston
light. had not been heard from at midnight
at home. nor was he seen TO pass Fort In
dependence He was last seen scufiilng
along the bay, of City Point. a speck on
the horizon. IL is fearerd that he met very
rough water in the lower harbor. thus not
only retarding his progress. but placing
his life in jeopardy from drowning His
walking was at the rate OF half a knot an
hour, and the distance he was 10 cover was
twelve miles
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"FITZ, is CONFIDENT.
He Thinks His Fight with Maher
VIII Be Hot. hut Soon Ended.

Ell PASO, Tex. Jan. 2S.-John ]. Quinn,
Makers manager, stated yesterday that in
case Maher defeats Fitzsimmons he will go
after Corbett and Choynski. He says
Peter never had any understanding with
Corbett not to challenge him. To-day six
hundred carnival tickets were sold to
parties in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Fitzsimmons was visited to-day and the
Australian was in the best of humor. He
looks in fine condition and full of con-
fidence. He thinks that the fight between
himself will be short, but that it will be
hot because he thinks Maher will commence
with a rush, but will fail to land on him
like he did O'Donnell.
w. X. Wheelock, speaking about the de-
the fights, said Application from men
who want to take their wives to the car
nival are growing more numerous every
day and 1 guess will have to yield and
admit the ladies' There is no reason why
they should not be admitted
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OBITUARY.
Sir Joseph Barneby, Well-knOwn
EngIish Musician and Composer.

LONDON. Jan. 2s.-Sir Joseph Barnby,
the well-known musician, and principal or
the Guildhall School OF Music. died to-day.
He had long suffered from an internal COM
plant, and was much upset at the death OF
his friend, Lord Leighton. Sir Joseph break
tasted as usual. and was then suddenly at
tackled with hemorrhage of the brain and
suffered great agony until Inconsistencies
supervened.
succeeded Gounod as conductor OF the Royal
Albert Hall Choral Society. He was knighted
in 1892 and conducted the first passion serv-
ice in England, at Westminster Abbey, in
1871. His compositions included the oratorio
"Rebekah" and many hundreds OF services,
anthems, hymn tunes, chants, etc.
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Saloon BrawI at RushviIle.

Speclal 10 the Indianapolis JOURNAL.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Jan. 8-Patsy Ryan
and James Heating, jr, while intoxi-
Gated, entered Clevenger & McCarty's sa-
loon to-day and began abusing Andy
Hurley, an electric lineman. Hurley, who
Is a powerful fellow, seeing the two men
confront him, remained silent, and one of
the proprietors ofthe place. Fred Clevenger
elected Ryan and Heating. They returned
a half hour later, Heating being in front
with a 45-calibre revolver, which he lev
eled at Clevenger and asked him If he
was prepared TO die" Clevenger sprang
behind the bar to get his gun. Just then
Hurley, who still remained in the saloon,
came forward. and Heating leveled his
weapon at Hurley and advanced toward
him. Hurley sprang forward and seized
Keating's arm before he had time to pull
the trigger and wrenched the revolver from
his hand. Ryan then grappled with Hur-
ley and Heating made an effort to assist
Ryan, but was held back by Clevenger.
Hurley then threw Ryan against beer
cooler. Ryan received cut in the scalp
three inches long. Friends rushed in and
prevented a tragedy. Ryan was taken to
Dr. Sections, who dressed mis- wounds. He
is badly cut and may die. No arrests have
been made.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. ga special train
from Philadelphia left Washington tonight
over the Southern railway, as second section
buled limited, en- route TO Atlanta. Ga, TO
bring back the Liberty bell which was on
exhibition at the Cotton States and Inter
national Exposition, to Philadelphia Inc
party was composed Of the Mayor and part
of the City Council. and part of the re-
serve police force of Philadelphia, 10 act as
guard TO the cid bell. Returning from Az
lanta the special train bearing this bell VIII
reach Washington Saturday morning, FEB.
at 7.30 O'clock,
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DIR. Philip p. whiteseil, of Clarks-
VILE, an Ex-Army Surgeon.

DR.. PhlIfp +. Wh1teSefI, Oh C1Hrks-
Vile, an Ex-Army Surgeon.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. Jan. 2s.-Dr. Philip
p. Whitesell died in GAINESVILLE last night
with lung fever. aged seventy-three. He
was born in Cincinnati in 1923. and his fam
lily moved to Franklin county in 1881. He
located in GAINESVILLE in 1850. He served two
years as a surgeon in the army. He enlisted
in Company z OF the Thirty-ninth Indiana
Infantry which he uniformed and clothed
at his own expense, and went with IL into
the field as captain. Later he was appointed
regimental surgeon. After the war he re-
turned to his profession and was recognized
in the medical profession as ski.lful
physician and has enjoyed a lucrative prac-
tice. He was a Royal Arch Mason. The
funeral will be held at Bethel Church at
10 o'clock "Wednesday morning.
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pecunious young men, said to be from New
England, and giving the names OF Mason NJ.
Totten and c. T. Holiday, have been ar
rested here by postoffice inspectors from
Denver and st. Louis. They accused OF
having used the United States mails in
swindling several mining stock brokers OF
Denver. Their plan, operating from Kansas
City, was 10 send urgent requests by mail
for certain mining stocks. inciosing checks
on Kansas City banks covering the market
value OF the shares asked for. Neither or
the men bad a cent In bank here.
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Other Death. I'm the State.

RUSHVILLE, Ind, Jan. 2S.-Eli Green, a
pioneer and much esteemed citizen OF Or
ange township, was preparing to celebrate
his eighty-ffth birthday, yesterday. when
he suddenly died. The funeral will occur
at Moscow tomorrow morning.
DUBLIN, Ind, Jan. 2S.-Mrs. Cora Mac
nance died last night after a severe illness.
Heart disease was the immediate cause of
death. She died at the home of her father.
John Fountain. She was about thirty-hve
years old.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. Jan. 2S-The
venerable Jesse Coombs, of Memphis, this
county, died last night, aged ninety. He
one of the pioneer citizens of the coun-
ty. Several children survive him.
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Ravi.hed nnd Murdered.

DlGBY, N. S., Jan. 8.-The body Of An
ME Kempton, the sixteen-year-old daughter
of Isaac Kempton, was found horribly mu-
tilated in her home at Digby to-day She
had been assaulted and murdered while
alone in the house last night. When found
the body lay surrounded by disarranged
furniture. Her head was beaten to a fright
ful condition, her throat was cut, and her
body terribly bruised. Almost everything
in the room was despatched with blood,
showing that a severe struggle had en-
sued. There is no clew.
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Cincinnati Jockey Club Derby.

CINCINNATI, O., Jan. 2S.-The Cincinnati
Jockey Club announces eighty-three e..
tries for the Derby at the first day of the
spring meeting. The value of the stake will
be $4,000 to first, $500 to second, 500 to
third and $500 to fourth, a total of $l2, 400.
Distance one mile and quarter. All bets
pay or play. The favorites for stake
money in the pools are: Ben Brush, 6 to l.;
Prince Lief and Ramire QTronso). 10 to l.;
Captive and Nimrod, 10 to 1: Apologize,
First Mate, Hazet, Ramiro (Gano). Semper
Ego, and Ulysses, 20 TO /. These odds are
those ruling at present. They are liable
to be changed. The biggest odds is on
Cavemont, 1000 to l, and there are twenty
five horses that command nothing better
than 400 or zoo TO /
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CLEVELAND STEALS AWAY.
President Leaves Washington mt Mid
night ON steamer Maple.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-President Cleve-
land. accompanied by Dr. O'Reilly and Cap
tain Lamberton. left the city this midnight
on the lighthouse tender Maple, which was
lying off Seventh-street wharf The Naples
destination is believed to be Quantico
about thirty-two miles down the river, and
Ii is said that she will return TO the city
tomorrow. Further than Quantico the
Presidents destination is not known.
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N ". Jan. 2s.-Gen-
Alfred Baker Smith, well known as a sol
der and lawyer, dropped dead while lead
ing cottage prayer meeting in this city
this evening. Heart disease the cause
of death. General Smith was born at
Messina, Lawrence county. New York.
President johnson offered him the govern
orship of one of the Southern States after
the war; which he refused.
READING, Pa. Jan. 2s.-Isaac w Levanr
president of the Pennsylvania National
Bank OF this city, was found dead in bed
at his home here to-day. He was seventy
eight years of age.t
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-"The New York
Republican delegation in the House will
hold conference within few days in
the interest of Levi p. Morton's candidacy
for the presidential nomination" said Rep
resentative Southwick, to-day. THE friends
of Governor Morton in New York are urg-
ing his eminent claims for the nomination
systematically and thoroughly and his
friends here in Washington feel that moth
ing which be done by the New York
members of the House towards advancing
his canvass should be neglected. The Re-
publican members of the New York dele
cation are unanimous in urging Mr. Morton
in preference to Mr.. Reed, Mr. Mckinley,
Mr.. Allison, Mr. Harrison and other rival
candidates mentioned for the St Louis
nomination That matter was definitely de-
termined as far back as September OF last
year, when the Republican State convention
at Saratoga presented Mr. Mortons name
with unanimity and enthusiasm. If any
lingering doubt remains X should have
been removed by Mr.. Morton's recent an
nouncement of his candidacy"
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succe..ful Hunt i'm Texas.

FORT WORTH, Tex. Jan. 2S-News
reached this city to-day of double killing
at Shooters lake. Andrews county. Crick
Atmore and Wills Mason quarreled over a
section OF school lands both wanted and
came to blows, after which both went
home, got Winchesters. and went on hunt
for each other. They met on the banks of
Shooters lake, simultaneously fired, and
both shots took effect. Atmore was shot
in the head. dying instantly and Mason
was shot in the body. dying in less than an
hour
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Brown Case Dropped for the Present

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2S-The commit ee
appointed TO consider the charges OF immor-
atty against Rev. DR.. c. o. Brown, pastor
OF the First Congregational Church in this
city, has refused to act, on the ground that
II has no power Ii was announced that al
the conclusion OF the trial OF Mrs Mary
Davidson. who was arrested at the instance
OF Dr. Brown on a charge OF blackmail. the
charges against the minister would be heard
by a competent tribunal of the church.
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Mormons I'm 81. Joseph County.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND. Ind, Jan. 2S.-Crumstown,
a village located about ten miles southwest
of South Bend. in this county. is Interested
in the work Of two Mormon elders. who
have been sent there from Utah to preach.
Many people have gone TO hear them, but
IL is generally supposed that they have
made but few. IL any. converts Last sum-
mer the Rev. Mr.. Clarke, Latter-day
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sixth Whist Congress.

mittee Of the American Whist League,
which has been in session here the past two
days, completed its business this evening
and adjourned. All of to-day the commit
tee was kept busy arranging the system
and deciding on rules for the matches
which will be played at the Sixth Congress
OF the whist clubs next summer. Ii was
decided to hold the congress in Brooklyn
beginning on June p. and ending the 9th
Of that month.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, Jan. &-Joseph Ehart,
a well-known carpenter of this city, has
mysteriously disappeared and his many
friends believe that he has been foully
dealt with. He has not been seen or heard
of since last Wednesday night, when ne
left home, telling his wife he had some
business to attend to, but would soon be
back again. This is the last seen of him.
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Col. A. l.. Harris.

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 2S.-Col. A. L. Har-
ris. for years a leading character in Re-
publican politics, was stricken with par
a1ysis last night and died this morning.
Colonel Harris went to Georgia after the
war from Springfield, o. When the State
was under military rule he reorganized the
Legislature and turned out all Democrats
and declared himself Speaker under orders
from Washington. He was afterward edi-
tor OF the Railroad Record On account OF
his immense size he was known through
out Georgia as Fatty Harris.