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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind. Sept. 6.-Franklin
Fausett, a weli-known young farmer in
Green township, ten miles west of Ander-
son, brought $4,000 damage suit to-day
against his father-in-law, Conrad Kinna-
mon, and wife, charging them with alien
ating his wife's affections. Young Fausett
was separated from his wife few weeks
ago and since thar time she has brought
a suit for divorce, a cross complaint being
filed by the husband. He alleges that HIM
self and wife lived happily together till
the 'old folks interfered. Mr.. Kinnamon
is rated one of the wealthiest farmers in
the county,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Not the same Firm.

NEW YORK, Sept, 16-The announce
ment yesterday of the failure of Seymour
Brothers, stock brokers at No. 80 Broad
street, has caused some confusion on ac-
count of a similarity of names. At No. 80
Wall street is the firm of Seymour Brothers
s. CO., dealers in municipal bonds. Between
this latter firm and the failed concern there
is no connection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
How Gordon's Leap Was Named.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Sept. 16.-Gordon
Leap is mentioned in connection with the
lynching at Versailles and it probably would
not be amiss to give the history of how the
place came to be called by that name. Maj.
Jonathan w. Gordon, now dead. was at one
time medical student in Versailles and in
the course of his studies he was advised by
his preceptor to procure stiff, and as
a result several graves were robbed and
the people of that town and the friends of
the dead formed posses to catch the BODY
Snatcher One night the watchers saw
man in tho act of robbing a grave and pur-
sued him, the posse dividing in TWO SquauS.
Seeing the man make for the hills of Laugh
escape except down a steep precIplce OF
nearly one hundred feet. So closely dld
they press him he was seen In the light OF
the moon to leap from this precipice and ms
form disappeared in the darkness. Supp os
ing the man to be dead the pursuers
marched around the hill and into the hollow
below, expecting to find his dead body. In
this they were disappointed for the grave
robber had made good his escape and MS
name was not known until after the war,
when Major Gordon told the story in
speech delivered at Versailles, Wnen ne
graphically described his escape and the
fearful leap he made into the top OF tree
whose boughS let him down gently to the
ground. Ever after this the place was
known as Gordons Leap Major Gordon
once told the writer that as he watched the
mob getting closer and closer to his hld1ng
place he was seized with shivering chill,
which shook him from head to foot, and IN
his desperation he leaped from the hlSn
broke the force of the fall and thus saved
his life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
NitrogIycerin Agent Fined.
SnecfaI TO the Yndfananoiis Journal

ALEXANDRIA. Ind, Sept. 16.-Frank
Saunderson, agent of the Hercules Torpedo
Company, has been fined $50 by Mayor
Shannon, charged with violation of a city
ordinance prohibiting the transporting of
nitroglycerin through the streets Of the
city. AS but little oil is found here until
the wells are shot, it was intended to pre-
vent the drilling of oil wells within the city
limits. The company, however, ignored the
ordinance with the result above stated. The
case has been appealed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
POSTMASTER SHOT.
EOIored Man Whose Appointment Was
Resisted by Whites.

ATLANTA Ga. Sept 16.-Uinted States Dis
trict Attorney Angler received a telegram from
HogansvilIe Ga, this morning stating that the
negro postmaster at that place. whose name is
Lotion. had been shot. No details were given
and it is not known here whether the negro is
dead not. poStoftice inspector has been
dered from Chattanooga TO investigate the case.
Lotion was appointed about three months ago
in the face of violent opposition the part of
the white patrons of the Office and it is supposed
here that politics had something to do with the
attack on him. Hogansville is a small fourth
class postOfice on the Atlanta e. West Point
Railroad in Troup county, nifty miles southwest
of Atlanta 1t has a population of about $780,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
MESSAGE FROM MIR. aIOOREs.
No Fear of Further LawIessnezs-
n-onocrtInr, of L -..nohn...

No Fear of Further LawIessnezs-
Prosecution of LyncheTs.
Governor Mount had no message yester-
day from the Ripley county officials. but
he was advised in a general way of the
condition of affairs at the scene Of the
Iynching by Deputy Attorney General
Moores. His message from Mr.. Afoores is
embodied in a telegram which the Gov
ernor sent. by request. to New York pa
per last night. The telegram was as fol-
lows:
Every means at the command OF the
executive authority OF the State viii be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

Special to the Indianapolis JournaI.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Sept. 1.-THE reunion of
the Eighty-second Indiana Regiment closed
yesterday. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: DR.. w. c..
Hall, of Franklin, president; Lafayette
O'Neal of Dupont, senior vice president
DR. X. D. Hawley, of Columbus, junior vice
president; Alpha G.. Hunter, of Versailles,
secretary. The reunion next year will be
held at Chickamauga, on Sept. - and 90
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WARSAW, Ind, Sept. 16.-Frederick Hes
sci, wealthy stock raiser of this city, was
this morning endeavoring to capture vi
cious bull, when the animal turned him,
goring and trampling him, perhaps fatally
1t was necessary for the vicious beast to be
shot and killed before Mr.. Hessel could be
rescued from beneath the brutes feet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Oil Men Rushing to Peru.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Sept. 16.-There
Is exodus OF oil men from this field to
the Peru territory. A. H. Crannel, S. F.
Karnes and L. C. Aylesworth, prominent
oil contractors of this city, have visited the
field and are now moving their rigs Rev.
Lee Wrinkle bleck, q Dunkard preacher, also
of this city, is there securing territory in
the interest of the Manhattan Oil Com
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

Philadelphia Record.

The only famine in this country this year
is the car famine" The steamship Cam
ada sailed from Boston yesterday with only
5000 bushels of grain, though booked TO
freight 2O00O) bushels This was due to the
nonarrival Of wheat and corn from the
West which in turn was due to a lack or
cars The transportation masters should
give the ear builders a nod. and the car
builders should give their operatives wink
and the backbone of the famine would
soon be broken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Gas at Half Rates.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, Sept 16.-Articles of
incorporation of the Citizens Gas Com
pany were prepared tonight and forward
cd to Indianapolis. Keerlin Bros, of To-
ledo are at the head of the movement
and they propose to furnish gas at half the
rate of the Dieterich syndicate. 1t is to be
stock company, with citizens as stock
holders
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Eastern Indiana Conference.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Sept. 1.-THE fifty-ninth
annual session of the Eastern Indiana
Christian Conference is In session at AL
bany, near Muncie, with nearly two hun
bred delegates present from a dozen coun-
ties in the eastern part of the State, and
Miami, Dark and Preble counties, Ohio
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA, Ind. Sept 16.-H. ".
Otto, of this city, has been appointed re-
ceiver of the Alexandria Mining and Elk
ploring Company. The receivership was APP
piled for by creditors who had secured judg-
ments against 1t for personal damages aris-
lives lost and several persons injured. A
few months ago the company sold out to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Enreman CalinnIxie Murdered.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind Sept. 16.-Joe Calinskie,
foreman Of the Italian ballasting crew on
the Chicago & Erie Railroad was murdered
this afternoon in the caboose of his train
by one OF his employees. Bloodhounds were
brought to the scene of the crime and placed
on the track of the murderer. Up to
late hour he had not been apprehended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
PETE HosTEqTLER's RECORD.
The PugiIist Looking for Character
Vouchers in 1OIxomO.

Vouchers i'm ExOI1OmO.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO, Ind, Sept. 16.-Pete Hostel
tier the man who stood in with the gang
of Ripley county robbers and betrayed
them to the officials, was here to-day Hos
tettler lived in Kokomo until eighteen
months ago. when he and his mother moved
TO Ripley county. His object in coming here
to-day was to procure certificates of good
character from his old neighbors. An ee-
ment of Ripley county is thrsting for Hos
tettler's blood. believing him TO be equally
guilty with ne tve thatwere lynched. Hos
tettler did not succeed in getting many GER
tificates of character and he departed on
the next train. Marshal Bennett and several
others were appealed to. but with small
result Hostettler when he lived here was
considered tough character being nearly
always in trouble. Though never arrested
for any serious offense. RE was a witness
in the Lowery murder mystery trial eight
cen months ago. Where he went to on
leaving here to-day is unknown. He is a
OlaStarer nv trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

A peculiar death occurred Wednesday afternoon
at the Turner's Hail. on South Meridian street.
Frederick Kegel, the nlne-year-oId son of William
Kegel, 80 Weghorst street. dropped dead and IL
is the belief OF the coroner that he was a victim
of heart disease, which is rare in children. The
boy was playing about the hall when he staggered
and fell over. When his teacher picked MIN up
he was dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Christian Church Convocation.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. Ind, Sept. 1.-THE Northern
Indiana Convocation of the Christian
Church closed it's annual meeting in this
city to-day after a two days session. The
attendance was very large, many promi-
nent preachers of the denomination taking
part. Huntington was chosen as the place
for the next meeting. The officers elected
are: President Rev. P. J. Rice, Fort
Wayne; vice president, Rev. Earle Whitley,
Wabash secretary and treasurer, Rev. j.
3. Clark Roanoke
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Pulpit Call to Elder Hudson.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN. Ind, Sept. 16-The Chris
tan Church of this city, which has been
without pastor for several months, has
extended a call to Elder Charles Hudson
a popular young minister and a recent
graduate of the State University.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

ST. JOHNS. N. F., Sept. 16.-The Gov
ernor of Newfoundland has been officially
advised from England of the sudden death
of Sir William Charles Wynde-Yer, who
had been assigned by the British govern
ment to come TO Newfoundland TO conduct
the trials of the directors of the defunct
colonial banks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Favors a strnight Ticket.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-The Republican
committee OF New York county held a meet
Ing here tonight and by a unanimous vote
adopted q resolution favoring straight Re-
publican ticket at the coming municipal
election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Challenge for High school EIevens.

0peCldl W TIE AluidlidpollS Jul
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Sept. 16.-The
High School football team was organized
last night. with Pierce Schaffer manager
and Scott Fulton captain. Games with other
high school teams throughout the State are
desired. The team this year is an unusual
ly strong one. Active practice has already
begun under the coach, William Fulton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

PHILADELPHIA Sept. 16.-Daniel Good
man, an employee OF the Phoenix iron
works. Of Phoenixville. has just received
word that. by the death of his sister, he
becomes sole heir 10 an estate Of 100000 In
StafLordshire, England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

Special to the Indianapolis journal
DECATUR, Ind, Sept. 16.-William Oar
rechter, a young man employed at the large
stone crusher Of Calvin Miller e. Co., acct
dentally fell into the crusher this afternoon
and was crushed to pieces, part of his flesh
being hauled away on a new stone road be-
ing built out of this city before the acct
dent was discovered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

the Alexandria Gas Company. which as
Alexandra Mining and Exploring Company
was organized for the purpose of drilling
for gas and was the first company to strike
gas in Madison county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Mrs. Ellen Dorgan Found.

Mrs Ellen Dorgan, of No. 81 Leota street.
who has been missing for several days, was
found last night at the residence of John
Shea at Market street and Arsenal av-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
Judging by the pictures.

Psttsburg Chroniclc-Telegraph
II Sausage Maker Luetgert really made
love 10 Mrs. Christine Feldt and the CHI
cage newspapers artists do justice to that
lady. a plea OF insanity should be made
ana stuck to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
John A. Logan suffers by Fire.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Sept 16.-Fire to-day
at noon destroyed the stock barn OF John
a. Logan, jr. Eight finely bred horses and
many elegant equipages were burned up.
Loss estimated At S75.0eo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
A supposition.
Kansas city Journa.

Kansas City Journal.
Perhaps Mr. Cleveland made that small
return to the assessor to show how little
there Is in Republican prosperity claims.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

posing of the money, and they are supposed
to be of more prominence than Brown and
TIar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17
BANEY NOT INDICTED.
Close of the Second Hinshaw Murder
Investigation.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DANVILLE, Ind, Sept. 16.-The grand
jury has completed it's investigation of the
Baney story unless the friends of Hinshaw
have more witnesses they want called. No
indictment will be returned on the evidence
and the general opinion is that the incident
is closed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-17

promptly and vigorously employed in the
prosecution of all PERSONS found guilty of
participation in the Ripley county lynch
ing In the carrying out of this policy
am abundantly assured of the cordial sup
port and hearty cooperation of the citizens
OF Indiana. The people of the State are
law-abiding, and there is universal regret,
not unmixed with positive Indignation,
that the fair namo of Indiana should be
smirched by this wholly unexpected out
break OF lawlessness. At the earliest pos
sible moment / sent the deputy attorney
general to the isolated scene OF the tragedy
with instructions to use all the power of
the State in bringing to speedy justice the
perpetrators of the outrage at Versailles.
have just received a telegram from the
deputy attorney general saying All quiet
last night; no probability OF any further
outbreak. Rioters all from Ripley county.
Judge New has charged grand jury 10 in
vestigate, and the jury is now at work.
shall assist Prosecutor Connolly have
no fear of further outbreak. and ii is my
earnest purpose TO push the investigation
with the least possible delay and with all
the power at my command The deputy
attorney general at the scene is empowered
to employ all the functions of his office.
as well as that of the chief executive. and
the work of rigEting the wrong, so far as
possible, is already actively in progress.
The herald., 1897-02-05
THE SEWER COMMITTEE.

The sewer committee met yesterday
and adopted the following recommended
tions for submission to the council Mon
day:
In the matter of petition No. 123, from
A. Greenwood, asking permission to con-
meet with the sewer on Pearl street by
laying pipe across public school property
we would respectfully report that this
sewer is not complete as yet; the city has
not acquired jurisdiction over the same
and is not in position to grant permis-
sion at present.
In the matter of petition No. 124, from
]. B. Binford, asking permission to con-
struct sewer on Eleventh street to con-
meet with the Grand avenue sewer, we
recommend that permission be granted
upon the engineers report that the work
is feasible.
In the matter of petition No. 1, from w.
o. Dow ct al, asking that certain work
be done upon East Twelfth street be-
tween San Pedro and Tennessee streets
and that a sewer district also be estab-
lished on said streets, we would respect
fully recommend at the suggestion
of the city engineer that there only be
undertaken under this petition the es-
tablishment of sewer district and the
necessary work thereon, and the city en-
gineer instructed to present the neces-
sary ordinance of intention.
The herald., 1897-02-05
AN ACTIVE IMPRESSARIO.

Gustav Walter, director general of the
Orpheum circuit, arrived in the city
yesterday to visit his local vaudeville
theater, with view to improving the
house in the way of furnishings, and
also as regards the future shows to be
given. He has already begun arrange
ments for Wilson's great European
aerial ballet, which will grace the boards
in week or So Mr.. Walter has Just
returned from the east, after bringing
to a successful issue his pet scheme Of
the Great Western Vaudeville associa-
tion. This large organization has now
been effected, and Mr.. Walter is director
1n-chief OF the association, which en-
braces most Of the leading vaudeville
theaters Of the country. The effect of
the combine will soon be noticed at the
Orpheum In the more rapid changes Of
The herald., 1897-02-05
RAILROAD OFFICIALS.
Changes Made in the Southern Pacific
Freight Department.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. A number
of changes in the freight department of
the Southern Pacific company were in
augurated today. S. F. Booth has been
appointed commercial agent of the COM
pany, in charge of both freight and pas
senger traffic. at Santa Barbara, vice
John Simpson, who has been assigned to
other duties as Los Angeles under AS
sistant General Freight and Passenger
Agent A. d. Shepard. Booths jurisdic-
ton will extend over the Ventura divis-
ion which embraces the lines between
Saugus, Santa Barbara and Elwood.
Booth was for a number of years private
secretary to Richard Gray, traffic man.
ager Of the company, and since Mr..
Gray's retirement from active service
nearly two years ago, has filled the posi-
tion OF travelling freight agent for the
company. Booth will be under the direct
charge Of A. d. Shepard in his new po-
sition.
The position of travelling freight agent
made vacant by the removal of Mr. Booth
to Santa Barbara will be filled by H. c.
Collins, who, for some time past, has fill
ed the position of contracting freight
agent under G. w. Fletcher, general
general agent of the company in this city.
The herald., 1897-02-05
TIRED TAXPAYERS.
The Sanders Forgery Case Will Be
Tried Some More.

FRESNO, Feb. 4.-After celebrating
twenty-four hours without being able to
agree, the jury in the Sanders forgery
case was discharged just before noon to-
day by Judge Webb. Eight were for
conviction and four for acquittal. Judge
Webb reset the case for trial on March
Is.
District Attorney Snow is determined
to secure verdict in the case. He stated
today that he will prosecute the case
again with all the vigor that was in
him." Besides the charge of forging
Wootton's name to a $140O draft for
which Sanders has now had three trials,
there. are pending in the Justices courts
two similar charges, growing out of the
letters that the defendant is alleged to
have written to the Kuttner- Goldstein
company over the name of the missing
rancher.
The Sanders case has been a great
expense to the county. The prospect Of
fourth trial is not a pleasing one for
the taxpayers.
The herald., 1897-02-05
TAXED FOR FRIVOLITY.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 4.-The su-
preme court today taxed a cost of $50
against an appellant for pursuing a
frivolous appeal. John Gale sued W.
b. Bradbury and recovered a Judgment
for $523. The defendant appealed upon
the grounds that the findings were in
sufficient, in that they find generally
that each and all of the allegations of
the plaintiffs complaint are true The
supreme court held that this point has
been passed upon so frequently that it
must be held that the appeal was taken
for delay, hence the fine of $50
The herald., 1897-02-05
JORDAN'S LECTURE.
The Professor Inclined to Laugh at
Clerical Critics.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4.-David
Starr Jordan handed to Chronicle rep
resentative today the following state
ment:
''Dr. Jordlon notes that not one of
his clerical critics has taken the trouble
to ask what he really did say before
denouncing what he didnot say.
"The report from Berkeley was not in
his language and was taken out of it's
context. 1t had no reverence whatever
to revivals of religion in general, and
the idea that it might be applied to
meetings now in progress in Oakland did
not rise in his mind nor in that of any
intelligent hearer. 1t applied distinctly
and solely to the type of revival which
DR.. Ollie, in more caustic language, calls
the orgies of Mrs. Woodworth's follow
ers.'
"Of the evil effects of frances and
spasms excited in the interest Of religion
he has seen much. even If others have
not. He has never known Mr.. Moody
to attempt to use such means. and has
always respected the sweet reasonable
ness of HIS methods.
"Hia published viAws on many SUBJ
The herald., 1897-02-05
THE INDIAN PLAGUE.
Measures to Prevent a Recurrence of
the Infliction

CALCUTTA, Feb. .4.-The Indian coun-
Gil has just passed bill looking to the
better prevention of dangerous epidem-
les. The main provisions of this bill
call for the detention of vessels until
an>inspection is made, the systematic
examination of railroad passengers and
the creation OF camps and hospitals for
The isolation of diseased persons
During the course of the discussion
John Woodburn, the revenue member,
said that Surgeon General Cleghorn
would inform the Venice conference that
puponlc plague was due to local condi-
tions, and that it was not directly in
fectious or contagious.
LONDON, Feb. ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Bombay says the plague
has made its appearance as far north
as DEM, and as far south as GangaIore.
BoMBAY, Feb. 4.-According to the
omciai returns there have been up to
cate Quo cases of plague and 4S41 deaths.
The herald., 1897-02-05

jects are accessible to clerical critics
In general he has taken especial pains
to avoid caustic and unguarded state
ments or slurs of any kind. Reporters
are not always so careful, but in the
long run the average truth comes out
through them.
To reprove religious malpractice is
service to religion, as to reprove
quackery is service to medicine. Dr.
Jordan feels sure that not many of his
critics would have objected to his ad-
dress in Berkeley-even though in
Unitarian pulpit-if they had heard it
ALL
THE charge that DR.. Jordan has
changed his beliefs with his surround
1ngS is without foundation"