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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
CHAPMAN sURRENDERs.
The RecaIcitrant Senate Witness Now
In Washington Jail.


WASHINGTON, May 17.-Elverton Chap
man, the recalcitrant Suga~ Trust witness
who refused to answer a Senate commit
tees questions as TO whether he had acted
as a broker for any senators, in specula-
tons in Sugar Trust occupies a cell at
the District Jail tonight and will continue
there for twenty-five days. Chapman sur
rendered himself to United States Marshal
Wilson at o'clock to-day in accordance
with an understanding previously reached.
The commitment papers were given Dep
uty Marshal Cook, who in private car
riage, escorted the broker, who was ac-
companied by Attorneys Wilson and Dit
tenhOeffer, and Broker Mccartney, to the
District Jail. There he met Warden Leon
ard and soon took possession of his CELL
He was very cheerful and inclined to be
jocular in his conversation. He said he
felt anxiety Whatever, save to the
loss of his daily constitutional, for he
Is an enthusiastic pedestrian. Two cells
have been assigned TO him. one for sleeping
and the other as sitting and office room.
Rugs cover the floors and a table, brass
bedstead, chiffoner and several chairs
adorn the cells, but no luxurious curtains
hang over the iron bars nor do decorations
set Oft the walls. He Will however have
plenty OF reading and writing materials to
busy himself with and the calls of friends
to entertain him during the visiting hours.
Mr. Chapman was much surprised at the
cleanliness OF the institution. The Jail will
furnish him his ordinary fare while soups
and fancy dishes, served by a private wait
er, will be sent TO him from a hotel Mr.
Chapman's Judgment in the Jail releases
his bondsman, Lewis Y. Davis of this civ
who furnished Loco bail. His sentence is
for thirty days, which, with the rebate
for good behavior" makes actual pe-
Rod of twenty-five days.
The trials of Messrs. Havemeyer and
Searles, president and treasurer respec-
lively. of the American Sugar Refining
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THREW HER INTO A VAT
CHICAGO SAUSAGE MAKER CHARGED
- WITH KILLING HIS WIFE.
He Is Alleged to Have ChOked Her,
Then Ducked Her in Acid and
BuTped the Body.

CHICAGO May 17--Adolph L. Luetgert,
a well-known sausage manufactures, was
arrested this afternoon on the charge OF
having murdered his wife. Luetgert made
an assignment about ten days ago and
about the same time Mrs Luetgert disap-
peared. 1t was at first supposed that she
had committed suicide, as result of her
husbands failure. The river was dragged,
but with no result, and several days detec-
tives have been working on the murder
theory. The police claim to have direct
evidence that Luetgert killed his wife in
the basement of his sausage factory and
that her body was destroyed with the OBJ
ject of hiding all traces of the crime. The
place where the murder and destruction of
the body are believed to have taken place
is the factory at Diversey and Hermitage
avenues, near the tracks of the North
western road. 1t is stated by persons con-
nected with the case that the dead body
was placed in a vat and burned by the use
of chemicals 1t is said that several bones
are all that have been found, and that
these were taken from the vicinity of the
vat. Two finger rings belonging to the
dead woman were also found in the vat.
The police will show, they say. that Luet-
CERT persuaded his wife to accompany him
to his sausage factory on the evening of
May L; that upon getting to his building he
choked her to death or to insensiblity; that
he then threw her into a vat containing a
powerful acid and completed his work by
casting the body into an intense fire. This
is the direct charge against the prisoner.
The main evidence in support of it are two
gold rings which belonged to Mrs. Luetgert
and which were found by the police in a
vat in the sausage factory. One of the
rings found in the vat was the wedding
ring of Mrs. Luetgert. On the day follow
ing the woman's disappearance Luetgert
failed in business and the sheriff took pos
session of the sausage factory. Luetgert
endeavored time and again to gain admis-
sion to the factory, but the deputy sheriffs
refused to admit him. The police claim
that he desired TO get into the place for the
purpose of removing all traces of the crime.
He did attempt to clean out the vat
in which the rings were found, but the es-
cape pipe was a few inches above the bot
tom of the tank and the rings sank to the
bottom below the level of the pipe. The
police believe that they will be able to con-
meet Luetgert with two or three other muir
ders of women. His object in making way
with his wife is said to have been a desire
to be free to enjoy the company Of other
women.
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United Brethren Conference.

TOLEDO, Ia, May 17.-At the United
Brethren Conference to-day devotions were
conducted by DIR. Berger. A committee of
seven was appointed to fix the salaries of
general officers. The standing committees
on mission and formulas reported. The
reading of the first line of the marriage
ceremony, THE Lord have mercy upon us"
awakened no little comment. Rev. NJ. l..
Tibbetts and Isaac Peaker were admitted
to seats in the body.
At the afternoon session of the conference
a resolution was adopted urging retrench-
ment wherever possible The committee on
state of the church in its report reviewed
the work done and spoke hopefully of the
future The committee education rec
commended number of changes in the Dis
cpline, but the report was not discussed
Four active bishops and one emeritus were
recommended at 81, 500 and expenses.
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4 SUBMARINE TERROR"
Holland Torpedo Boat, "a War-SbfD
Destroyer, Successfully Launched.

ELIZABETH, n. j., May 1.-THE Hol-
land submarine torpedo boat was launched
at the Crescent ship yards in this city
to-day. The inventor of the boat, John p
Holland, has closely watched the construc-
ton of the vessel The vessel was chris
tened the Holland by Mrs. Nixon wife of
Lieutenant Lewis Nixon, the constructor
There were few present at the launching.
Inventor Holland says there will not be
any attempt at submarine evolutons for
several weeks. The construction of the
boat was eagerly watched all over the
country. The boat is cylindrical in shane
is fifty feet three inches long, with a lour-
foot screw protecting extension. The diam
eter is ten feet three inches amidships and
the nodded diameter is the same. The boat
can travel under water eight knots an hour
for eight hours and ten knots an hour on
the surface. The armament consists of
three torpedo tubes, which will discharge
high explosives. Six men viii constitute
ne crew. Mr.. Holland was asked by the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES.
Opening Session of the WOmens
Home Mission Society.

Home Mission Society.
PITTSBURG, May 17.--Large delegations
of Baptist women from various sections OF
the country arrived here this morning to
attend the opening exercises this after
noon of the twentieth anniversary of the
Womans Home Baptist Mission Society.
This is first of a series of anniversaries of
the different Baptist bodies to be held here
during the next ten days and which it is
expected will bring to this city from 1,5OO
to 1900 delegates. The session this after
noon began at 3 o'clock, with a fellowship
meeting followed with greetings from Miss
Everett, vice president for Kansas; Miss
Schiller, for Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Tay-
lor for New York. Greetings were then
given by the presidents of the city unions,
association and directors and others. AT
p. M Mrs. H. F. Smith, of New Jersey,
led in a service of prayer and praise.
The other anniversaries will be as follows:
American Baptist Home Missionary Socie-
ty, May 10; American Baptist Historical So
ciety, May 20; American Baptist Publication
Society, May I'll committee on systematic
Christian benefcence, May %; Baptist
Young Peoples Urion of America May %;
American Baptist Missionary Union, May
II and %.
During the week. when the financial re-
port of each of the various organizations
is made it is expected that books will show
that the numerous societies and churches
have raised a sufficient amount of money
to capture the $250,O00 offered by John d.
Rockefeller to free the Missionary Societies
of debt The total debt of the organizations
aggregated $4,000, and to become entitled
to the gift of Mr.. Rockefeller it is neces-
sary that the church raise $3.50 600. Goodly
sums were raised on the occasion of spe-
cial services in this direction. In addition,
have been contributed Not in the history
of the church has such active work been
done, and the executive heads of the So
been covered or that it has been nearly
so that the balance can be raised before the
delegates return to their homes. Mr.. Rock
efeller stipulated that the money should be
raised before lilly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
wiIstach,s THE First onense.,

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE First Of
fense," a three-act farce-comedy by Paul
Wilstach, a Washington dramatic critic,
was given successful initial presentation
by the Columbia Theater Stock Company
tonight. The piece is cleverly worked out
of a confusion of Identities of twin broth
ers and the resulting complications in their
domestic affairs. An embezzlement gives it
its title and puzzles detectives to choose
between the twins. Al Lipman took the
dual role, while Katherine Gray played the
leading feminine part THE First Offense"
was brought out by w. A. Brady and j.
r. Grismer, who will put it on the road.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
House chess Enthusiasts.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE chess en-
thusiasts of the House of Representatives,
who have been practicing for some time for
the coming match with the British Parlia-
ment, held a meeting to-day to arrange
some of the details of the game. A prop
osition had been received from the Parla-
mentary players to have the game begin
on May a. but the congressman decided 10
ask to have June l adopted, because some
of their players cannot be in the city on
the former date The House team of five
players will be selected from the following
members: Shannon, New York; Shafroth,
Colorado; Bodne Missouri; Piowman, Ala
bama; Cousins Iowa Handy, Delaware;
De Almond. Missouri; Wheeler Alabama
Pearson. North Carolina; De Graffenrid,
Texas; Beach. Ohio; Parker, New Jersey;
Bennett, New York; Foote, New York;
Swanson Virginia; Spalding, Michigan;
Henderson, Iowa; Reed, Maine; Weymouth,
Massachusetts
Mr.. Hay, the United States ambassador
will represent the House OF Representatives
at the games in London and Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador, will
represent the House of Commons here
Speaker Reed is taking a lively interest in
40 ms
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Tariff Bill Amendments.

WASHINGTON. May IA number of
silver Republican members of the Senate
and House met at Senator Pettigrew's
house last night and decided to support
proposition providing for export
bounty on agricultural products. They
take the position that by this system only
can the farmer secure benefit TO compen-
safe him for import duties on other articles
and will support proposition for an
amendment to the tariff bill providing Tor
the bounties Senator Cannon will offer the
amendment in the Senate at an early day.
Senator McEnery, of Louisiana, to-day
gave notice of an amendment he will offer
to the tariff bill, striking out the Senate's
amendments in the sugar schedule and re-
inserting the House provision in regard to
sugar. Senator Hale, of Maine, gave no
tice of an amendment putting chicle on the
free list.
Senator Butler gave notice of amendments
to the rice paragraph, increasing duties 50
as to make rates follows: Cleaned rice,
2 cents per pound; uncleaned, III cents;
rice flour, " cent; paddy, l cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Yvonne Carlton in Padded Cell.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 17.-Mrs. Yvonne
Carlton stranded actress, is in padded
cell in the Receiving Hospital, her unfortu-
nate condition being primarily due TO ner-
vous prostration caused by worry and want.
She was member of the Imperial operate
Comedy Company, which played in British
Columbia and the Puget sound country and
was stranded in Sacramento. Mrs. Carlton
had a child three years old that Travelled
with her, but during fire in Seattle the
child was burned to death. After arriving
here from Sacramento she endeavored to
get an engagement in one of the local the
aters, but failed. She was unable to get
any employment, and became mentally I'M
balanced. She will be cared for by the To-
cal representatives of the actors fund of
America.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
THE CARE OF TRUSTS

The advantages offered by THE UNION
TRUST COMPANY in all forms of Trus-
teeship, temporary or permanent, will
commend themselves to any one requiring
such services. Estates can be left i'll its
charge for the benefit of minors or depend
ents, for any period of time, and the pro-
visions of the instructions will be carried
out faithfully and ably. Persons intend
ing to make such disposition of their prop
erty are invited to consult with the officers
of this company. Its permanent character
and great resources guarantee its efficiency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
DEATH-BED MARRIAGE.
Detroit Man Weds. Transfers His Life
Insurance and Then Dies.

WINDSOR, Ont. May, -1z-The case of
William H. Jewell the deceased insurance
man of Detroit, who married Miss Florence
McDonagh, a niece of Sir John Carlin. on
his deathbed last week, is causing much
excitement here on account of the disparity
of the ages of the contracting parties.
Previous to their marriage Jewell had
transferred his insurance policies to Miss
McDonagh's name and his will has been
made in her favor 1t is probable that the
will will be disputed by Den c. Jewell a
son of William Fl. Jewell by his former
wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
The Postal Congress.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE general
committee of the postal congress is rapidly
completing it's work and it is expected to
report to the congress on Wednesday or
Thursday. The committee devoted to-day
to the consideration of matters relating to
parcels post. On Friday the delegates to
thence by boat to Fortress Monroe, return
ing here on Sunday. General 6atchelor, the
president of the congress, to-day issued an
order excluding all representatives of the
press during sessions OF the congress or of
the committees
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Representative
Cochran, of Missouri, to-day introduced
resolution for submitting to the legisla-
lures of the States an amendment to the
Constitution, which follows: AN income
tax shall not be construed as a direct tax
within the meaning of Section and Sec
ton of Article / of the Constitution; but
the Congress shall have power to lay and
collect a tax on incomes derived from any
source whatever, without regard to appor
tionment or enumeration.
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who was the wife of John c.. English. jr.,
for dover interest in her late husbands
estate Attorney Thomas +. Steele, repre-
senting the English estate, says that the
suit is merely a scheme to advertise Miss
Hatcher in her profession as an actress.
He further states that the widow of the
elder English spent $4,000 providing for the
wants of young English after he and his
wife separated, and that this amount more
than exceeded his interest in the estate.
Miss Hatcher is now the wife of Frank w.
Dayton, of the "Old Kentucky company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
The Catholic University Bequest.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Catholic
University of America has received a check
for $4,000. bequeathed by Patrick H.
O'Brien, who died in New Orleans last Oc-
tober. The gift is designed to found three
professional chairs, to be called the p. B.
O'Brien chair of chemistry, John O Brien
O'Brien chair of Roman law. The univer-
sity is seeking general means of multiply
ing its buildings, charging it's faculties
and oadening it's work and an appeal to
the country for more funds will soon be
made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Athletic Records nroken.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. May l7.-At the
third annual dual meet between the Uni
versity of Minnesota and the Y. NJ. c. A
two Western intercollegiate records We're
broken Nelson, a university freshman
won the quarter in fifty and one-fifth sec
onds breaking the record made by Hodge
man of the University of Michigan I'm 1895
at Chicago by tworfifths of a second Bun
nell the mile-walker, also broke his own
intercollegiate record of seven minutes and
thirty-one seconds, and finished easily in
seven minutes and twenty-nine seconds
Seven University of Michigan records were
broken and two eQualed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

United States, British and Spanish govern
ments to allow a representative on board
during the trial trip Of the boat, but he
refused the request. After trial trip he
says he will allow an engineer from each
government to see the workings of the boat,
which it is believed will revolutonize war
fare Several foreign nations have bid for
the vessel but il is likely that Mr.. Holland
will sell her to the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Special Embassador for Persia.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-President Nc
Kinley to-day received NJ. Alvinaghi Khan,
Mustishar- Ul-Vezarch, a special embassa-
dor of the Shah of Persia, who delivered to
the President an autograph letter announc-
ing the accession of the Shah to the
throne. The ambassador was accompanied
to the White House by Secretary Sherman
and two Persian attaches, Pasha Mo-
manned Ali Kahn and Major Nerchon M.
Boyagan. They were received in the blue
MOI .ln
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Louise Rial Not Divorced.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE decree of di-
vorce obtained by Jay RIAL the theatrical
manager. from his wife, the actress Louise
Rial, was to-day set aside by Judge Tut
hill Riars divorce granted several weeks
ago, was on the allegation of desertion
but last week Mrs. Rial, who has been
playing in the East, filed a petition alleg-
ing that she had not received notice Of
the divorce proceedings, and that the allie
cation of desertion was not true. On this
petition the decree was set aside, and the
wife was given leave TO file an answer to
the bill of the husband
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
General Notes.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-To-days state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows Available cash balance, 1929, liz, 022;
gold reserve, $145, 661.
The Senate committee on privileges and
elections will meet tomorrow and will take
up the Oregon case. Mr.. Corbett, who holds
the commission of the Governor, expects
that the committee will make a favorable
report on the question of seating him.
Postmaster Gordon of Chicago, was so
much improved tonight that his physician
predicted he would be able to leave the hos
pital within a fortnight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Three Children burned.

SHAWANO, Wis. May 17.-Martin Wicks
and Wife, who live near Gresham this
county left their home this morning to
look after some stock that had strayed
away. During their absence forest fires
spread over the farm and destroyed the
house Three small children who had been
left alone persisted.
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Ennrht for $500.

CINCINNATI, May 17.-Before the Peo-
pies Athletic Club tonight Jim Fearney
and Charlie Burns, local sports, fought saw
agely with gloves for $500. Fearney knocked
Burns into Inconsistencies in the fifth
round and won the decision.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Gordon Gets the Union city Office.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
UNION CITY, Ind. May ia telegram
was received in this city this afternoon
from Congressman Henry stating that he
had recommended Mr.. Oliver c. Gordon as
postmaster here. Mr.. Gordon Is eX-county
treasurer of this county, and is at present
engaged in the insurance business here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

Company, for refusing to answer questions
of the Senate trust Investigating commit
tee. have been postponed until Tuesday,
fhe 9th inst
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COLUMBUS. o.. May l7-Notice has
been served on Mrs. Mary English, widow
of the late John c. English sr. that suit
would soon be filed by Miss Jessie Hatcher,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

TALLAHASSEE Fla, May 1.-THE fol-
lowing resolutions We're adopted unani-
mously by the House of Representatives to-
day:
Resolved, That Clarence B. Collins
treasurer of Florida, be impeached for high
crimes and misdemeanors. incompetency
malfeasance in offfceGaAd coaduct detrimen-
tai to the public good.
Resolved, That a committee of seven be
appointed by the speaker as managers to
conduct the impeachment before the Sem
ate. and said committee be instructed to
present to the House Immediately the ar
ticles of impeachment"
recent report of the joint committee, not
less than four charges probably will be
preferred, namely: First, the loaning of
money in violation of law that cannot now
be collected; second, the use of public
funds in private speculations; third. false
reports to the executive as to the condition
of the treasury; fourth actual defalcation.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

The four-mast American ship Dirigo,
owned by Arthur Sewall, 1863 days out from
New York and concerning which some anx-
iety was felt, arrived at San Francisco
last night.
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zeigIer Outpointed Lavigne.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May II. - Owen
Zeigler outpointed Kid Lavigne tonight in
a six-round go at the arena of the Quaker
City Athletic Club. There was very little
damage done in the first three rounds. In
the next zeigler landed on the wind and
got a light left on the face Both landed
stiff right jabs on the face. Lavigne swung
his right on the wind and Zeigler countered
on the head. Zeigier uppercut the kid
as he rushed. Lavigne rushed again. and
owen slipped to the floor. Zeigler had a
shade the better of the fight up to this time.
In the fifth Zeigler landed light left on
the face, and almost knocked Lavigne down
with right the neck a second later.
Lavigne landed a stiff right on the neck
and Zeigler ran away. Lavigne landed his
right on the ribs and Zegier put hard
right on the ribs. In the sixth round La
vigne rushed, but missed and Zeigler land
ed his left on the face The kid landed
his left on the neck and Zegler got in a
right on the back of the head. The kid"
rushed time and again. but could not land.
Lavigne landed his right on the face and
left on the stomach as the gong sounded.
There were four preliminary six-round
bouts in which Mike Dempsey defeated
young Billy Mccarthy, Billy Smith and
Ed Lenny fought draw, as did also Eu-
gene Roatan and Tom Clearly and Dan
Mcconnell outpointed Martin Judge.