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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
INDIANA OBITUARY.
Samuel Meharry, One of the Best
known Indiana MethOdists.

known indiana MethOdists.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, March 31.-Samuel
Meharry, born Dec, Z, 1870 in Adams coun-
ty, Ohio died suddenly last midnight. AL
though an invalid for years, he retired last
night in good spirits, and his demise was a
shock to the community. He had been
identified with the interests of Tippecance
county since 1884, save from 1874 to 1916,
which he spent in Ohio. Since 1882 he has
lived in this city. His first investment was
in a small farm near Shawnee Mound. and
by frugality he was able to extend It's
boundaries until he had valuable estate.
Mr.. Meharry was strongly opposed to slav-
cry and literally endowed the medical de-
partment of the Central Tennessee College,
at Nashville, it being known as the Mehar-
ry department, and devoted to the educa-
ton of colored people. He had three
brothers, who were also among the pio-
neers, and the family name is closely asso-
ciated with the development, growth and
prosperity of this and Montgomery counties.
He took an active interest in the Methodist
Church, 'and his gifts to De Paw Uni-
Versity resulted in the chapel in the new
college being named Meharry Hall. His
first wife and two children died years ago.
His second wife survives. To the latter no
children were born, but the couple reared
a number of orphans. ~ ~
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There has been some talk of Cuban in
dependence on the basis OF a large sum 10
be paid to Spain by the Cubans, who would
thus buy their freedom. as slaves used to
do sometimes. The amount named has
ranged from $lo0 100000 to 100000 ana
there has been some speculation as to
whether Spain would accept even the larg-
er sum. In the high court Of divine Justice
a better basis than this for Cuban indie
pendence would be the payment of large
indemnify by Spain to Cuba. For genera
tions past Spain has been robbing and
plundering the island by every species Of
extortion. giving the people the worst pos
able government at the greatest possible
cost, depressing enterprise. excluding for
eign capital. consuming the substance of
the people by onerous taxes and every form
OF legalized robbery. In addition to this she
has provoked rebellion after rebellion which
have cost thousands OF lives and millions
Of money. In the present war she has laid
waste large part of the island, driven
the people from their homes, burned their
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
TRUTHS ABOUT ART.

A lover of art and close observer of the
methods of the indianapolis Art Association
makes these shrewd observations:
1t is rather hard that the Art Association,
after fifteen years of toll. is obliged To show
us the beginnings of art in Peoria. ILL.,. and
Urbana, o. Art is the result of ages of en-
deavor; Ii cannot be raked out of the woods
OF a new country; no art exists in the
woods People who like to look at pictures
hate promising work. and hate work that
needs patronage Thousands of persons
live in Indianapolis who would rush 10 see
q good picture; nobody can make them go
TO see uninteresting paintings. A single
fine picture would probably pay it's way
here for a. short time. LII is long since the
Art Association has shown US a famous
name or high-grade art. The expense of
showing third-rate work here is great and
useless.
This may seem harsh, but it Is truth, and
it is time it was spoken. The critic might
have gone even further. The public has
been blamed for not fockiHg in crowds to
the exhibits when the blame really belonged
TO the association that gathered together an
indlscriminate collection of commonplace or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

CRAWFoRDSvILLE.e lind, March 81.
F. Wade, who has resided in this city since
1880, died this morning at the age of eighty
seven He was born in Middletown, o., in
1911 and in 1881 established the Record, the
first paper in this city, and which was
always been a prominent resident here. He
was the father of Mrs. A. p. Luse, deceased,
formerly of Chicago,
WORTHINGTON, March 31.-Mr. Free
man English, one of Greene county's best
citizens died at his home, near this place,
yesterday after a lingering illness of months.
KOKOMO, Ind, March 31.-Justice Ros-
sitter Gray, one of the pioneers of the coun-
ty died at his home in Greentown to-day,
aged eighty-two.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, March S1.-The last
of the letters that were taken from the
mail pouch stolen from the Big Four depot
on the evening of Feb. Is by Clarence Sny-
der were found to day by postoffice inspec-
tor and Marshal Starr. They went to the
banks of Walnut creek, to spot that had
been described to them by Snyder, who is
now under arrest in indianapolis, and Sc
cured about three hundred of the letters
that were in the pouch. Part of the pouch
had been thrown into the creek. The letters
that were recovered had been opened, but
they are In fair state of preservation, and
will be sent to their owners.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, March 31-Mrs. Hattie
Funk, of this city. and Mrs Mary Caldwell,
of Pana, H., met in this city yesterday,
They are sisters, and thirty-four years ago
they were separated, and they have not seen
each other since that time until now. Some
time ago Mrs. Caldwell began 10 trace ner
sister and at last located her in this city.
She got on the train yesterday morning and
came to Anderson. When she called at the
Funk home Mrs Funk did not know her;
and it took a great deal of explaining and
proof to convince her that it was her own
sister The proof however. was convincing,
and the two sisters are holding a happy re-
union to-day,
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Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, March 81. - To-day's
statement of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, $226, Isl, 1877
gold reserve $173, $50, 1853.
Samuel l.. Overstreet, of Oklahoma, who
has been appointed attorney general of that
Territory, is brother of the Indiana rep
resentative in Congress. He has lived for
tw enty years in the country now known as
Oklahoma. He has been leader in the
politics of the Territory ever since 1t was
created, in 1889, and his appointment is a
reward for party service.
Senator Fairbanks gave dinner tonight
to the Republican delegation in Congress
from Indiana and to several visiting friends
from Indianapolis, including Harry s. New,
United States District Attorney Wishard
and County Treasurer Schmidt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

A Berlin cablegram says that Germany
has made demand Spain for indemnity
on account of the destruction of German
property and the killing of some German
citizens in Cuba by the insurgents and
that 2 war ship will be sent to Havana
to enforce the demand. II this is true it
will add to the interest of the situation.
The action of the insurgents may have been
shrewdly planned to get Spain into trouble,
she being the only recognized and respon-
slble authority on the island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The President
to-day sent these nominations TO the Sen
ate: James II. Bolton, to be surveyor OF
customs, port of Sioux City, Ia; Samuel l..
Overstreet, attorney general for the Terri
tory of Oklahoma; Walter III. Faulkner, or
Texas, to be consul at Durango. Mex.
The Senate to-day confirmed the following
nominations: German Bulle. of New York,
consul. at Cardenas Cuba. To be receivers
of public moneys: Miss Martha Z. Brown,
at Gunnison Col: F. Il. DenSmore, at lnde-
pendence. Cal: III. S. Sargent, at Stockton,
CAL; j. NJ. Smith a. Duluth. Mimi. To be
registers of Land Office: j. D. Maxey, at
Stockton Cal: A. j. Crookshank, at Los
Angeles; s. w Austin. at Independence,
Cal. G. r. Hamlin. at Gunnlson. Coz.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
INSPECTOR SCHAACK ILL. o.
Noted Chicago Police officer Suffering
from Pneumonia.

CHICAGO, March 31.-Inspector of Police
Michael ]. Setback, who gained a world
wide reputation through his work in the
Haymarket Anarchist case is dangerously
ill with pneumonia. Slight hopes are en-
tertained of his recovery. Inspector
Setback has been connected with the Chi
cago police force for tWenty-eight years. 1t
is said of him that he has more close
friends and more bitter enemies thar any
man connected with the police department
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
MunicipaI ownership success.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, March 31.-A year ago
the Commercial electric light works became
a municipal, the cost being $4,000 The first
statement has just been made, and it opens
the eyes of the fighters of municipal owner
ship The plant has cleared Is 1-3 per cent.
on the investment, and the conditions were
most unfavorabie. Indications are that 1t
will clear over 20 per cent during the COM
ing year. At this rate it will pay for itself
in a very few years. The advocates of mu-
nicipal ownership in this city claim that
the city should assume control of the cleo
trio street railways. The water works plant
is saving and earning the city $751; O0 a year
at present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

The country is to be congratulated on
the restoration of complete harmony of ac-
ton between the President and Congress
on the Cuban question. Under the circum-
fortunate for Congress not TO have sus-
pended action for a reasonably brief time
pending the result of the Presidents final
negotiations with Spain. When the Presi-
dent shall have definite information on that
point ne will doubtless communicate it to
Congress in special message which will
be conclusive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
UItimatum to class Workers.

PITTSBURG, Pa. March 31.-The wage
committee of the American Window-glass
Company tonight Informed the officials of
the cutters and datteners' unions that if
their strike order were not recalled and
the men put to work at once the manufac-
turers would run their factories with nom
union or any other men obtainable. Simon
Burns, president of the Window-glaSs
Workers Association H. A. 3O0), has as
sured the manufacturers that no time will
be lost as he will fill the places of all
striking cutters and fiatteners with nom
union men or men from l.. A. 300 The
three-cornered fight is now on and promises
interesting developments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

WILMINGTON. Del. March 3l.--Hon.
James l.. Wolcott former chancellor of Del
aware, died at his home in Dover to-day,
aged fifty-six years. He was for years a
leader in Democratic politics. In 1888 he
entered the field for United States senator
in opposition to the late Eli Salisbury and
captured the Democratic primaries in Kent
county But the subsequent Salisbury boIs
defeated Mr.. Wolcotts senatorial aspira-
tons by eecting a Republican Legislature.
which sent Anthony Higgins to Washington
as the first Republican United States sem
ator from Delaware.
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Myers's appointment Popular

Special to The Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, March 31.-Judge
Myers, appointed by Governor Mount to
succeed Judge Miller, was the recipient to-
day of many congratulations He will have
the unanimous support of his party in this
county at the judicial convention, which
meets at Rushville in May, and if nomi-
mated will be generally supported in this
county regardless of politics Rush county
has three, if not five. aspirants for the
nomination..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

In the last resort Spanish pride will have
to yield to American determination. A year
ago Spain could have saved Cuba by COM
paratively slight concessions. Now the
American people are determined that she
shall 90
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Baltimore American.
A wheeman was lately arrested in an
other city for stealing his mothers bicycle.
When the latter was asked If she We're
satisfied with the recovery of her property,
she said that for the benefit of other wheel
women she would prosecute. Even maternal
affection, which forgives many things,
draws the line at stealing bicycles, so the
wheeling instinct can now justly claim to
be the strongest in human nature, as 1t
has conquered the only one supposed to be
inVincible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

LOUISVILLE KY, March 3l.-W. Fl.
Byers doing business as Cannon Il Byers.
wholesale millinery. al No. 81 West Main
street, assigned to-day TO JoNn III. Byers.
The assets are between $4,000 and $50 600.
while the liabilities are between $60. 600 and
$4,000 The failure was caused by the fact
that Mr. Byers had been III for some time
and was unable 10 personally attend to his
business. together with the big slump in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
Henry Yearling Discharged.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WINDFALL, Ind, March 9l.-The case
against Henry Yearling. sent to this place
on change of venue from Upton county re-
Gently, as reported to the metropolitan pa
pers, in which Mr.. Yearlng was charged
with drawing a shotgun on Mrs. John Lock,
was set for trial to-day before Justice e.
M. Zentmyer Thirty witnesses were sub
pcenaed and great interest was taken, but
the prosecution failed to appear, and the
case was dismissed by the court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
PnnhnndIe Rrnkemnn enc AMI T,ro.

Special To the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO Ind, March 31.-John Hogan
of Terre Haute, brakeman on the Pan
handle Railway. was killed in the yards
here last night. He fell between the box
cars and was cut in two at the chest. 1t
was Hogans first trip on this run He had
a room at No Sc Jefferson street, Indian
apolis Terre Haute relatives came after
the body.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
Resirnation of Militia Officers.

CHICAGO. March 31.--At the request of
Governor Tanner. Brigadier General Harris
A. Wheeler commanding the First brigade
of the Illinois National Guard. has for
generals staff officers have also resigned.
1t is understood that the designations grew
out of the permission granted by General
in Chicago st. Patrick's day. Gen Wheeler
declined to say anything at present. Col.
Kavanaugh has been reinstated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

houses. destroyed their means of living and
condemned thousands of them to death by
starvation. After all this a question is
raised whether the honor of Spain would
permit her TO receive great sum of money
for their freedom from the people she has
prosecuted and plundered so outrageously
If justice We're done the payment should
come from Spain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Those demagogues who are always indig-
nant at the mention Of the money power
should refuse to demand that Spain leave
Cuba, when they learn that the money
power in Europe is trying to induce Spain
to let Cuba go.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Premier Sagasta is reported as saying
that ne would like to submit the question
of Spain's responsibility for the destruction
or the Maine to the European powers.
That is a question between the United
States and Spain alone.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CARTHAGE. Ind. March 3l.-Thieves en-
tered the residence of DR.. ]. w. Jones last
night They effected an entrance by one
of the windows and ransacked the house,
taking gold watch, an opthalmoscope S23
in paper and some silver, together with the
doctors overcoat. trousers, medicine case,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

When the mice proposed to bell the cat
1t was found impossible to get anybody
to undertake the job. If Spain should agree
to an armistice who would compel the in
surgents to observe it?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

SYRACUSE, N. ", March 31.-Tommy
White. of Chicago, and George Dixon. the
champion feather-weight pugilist. fought
n twenty-round draw before the Empire
Athletic Club of this city tonight. Two
thousand people saw the bout. which was a
thoroughly scientific one. There was little
betting at the ringside. what money there
was going on the colored hoy at odds of 2
TO ! ard TO 8
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
Morristown Bonds Sold Again.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MORRISTOWN, Ind, March S1.-The
Town Board about two weeks ago sold
$1,000 worth of bonds to w. j. Hays & Sons,
of Toledo, O., at a premium of $207. The
firm named failed to meet the requirements,
and the board has now sold the bonds to
the Capital State Bank of Greenfield.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

"a great struggle arises in a woman's
mind when she is asked what her new gown
cost" said the Cornfed Philosopher. "She
is always in doubt whether to cut the price
in half and make you envy her the bargain,
or double it and make you envy her af-
fuence."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

The next message of the President to
Congress will be in the nature of a last
word. If it conveys the announcement that
Spain has accepted his ultimatum it will
be an assurance of peace, but If it an
nounces her refusal it will mean war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

LONDON. March 31.-Henry Charles
Howard Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire Is
dead
The late Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire
was q steward of the Jockey Club and ?
member of the National Hunt COMMITTEE,
Numerous sporting articles came from his
pen. He was the chief editor of the Enjoy
clopedia of Sport and the author of por-
lions of the Bennington library. He Is sue
ceeded by his son, Henry Molyneux Paget,
Viscount .Andover, wao was born Sept 10,
1877
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

pictured After a fruitless search he leaves
his claim, and by neat contrivance large
rock is lifted, showing q fortune in a few
feet of the place he had worked for
months. The three happy Dutchmen who
took out a $4,000 fortune in ten days are
pictured while at work. A part of the path
over which miner walks daily to his claim
Is lifted, showing a fortune hidden under
two feet of ground. TIE inventor expects
TO exhibit his work over the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Now that the Democratic county conven-
ton is over, the mayor might be so consd-
crate of the taxpayers as to discharge a
score or more Of street and other inspectors
who have been deyoting themselves to the
interests of the Taggart ring.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

gold spectacies and a few other articles
Early this morning bloodhounds were sent
for and on their arrival trail was soon
struck which they followed TO a residence
in the edge of town, but search proved
nothing and at present no definite clew is
known to the public. From the frequency
or such burglaries it seems there must be
some organized body in or near the town
Steps are taken to push matters and the
business men are effecting a permanent or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
Impudent Mink

Aunt Abbie-Perhaps you would not be-
lieve that your uncle married me for my
be auty.
Saucy Niece-Oh, one can believe almost
anything of poor, innocent Uncle George.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

1t is we'll to give the sagasta Ministry
q few hours more, but no proposition should
be entertained at this stage of the game
which does not require Spain to withdraw
from Cuba.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Those who made the Taggart platform
ignored the fact that the last Democratic
Board of County Commissioners let all
bridge contracts to an outside firm and the
highest bidder against home competitor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Sullivan and Buskirk went down on a
ticket together before the righteous indig-
nation of the people. Ex-Mayor Sullivan,
however, is not of the Buskirk type, but
that fact will not save him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
Peach Crop Escapes Frost.

Special the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON Ind, March 31.-F. w. Spreen,
one of the largest peach growers in this
section, having extensive orchards in Ken
lucky, opposite Madison. states that this
mornings severe frost did no damage. Sim
liar reports come from other fruit growers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

PITTSBURG. March 31.-Because Bertha
Spiegle would not marry him, William Hill
man, farmer of Munhali township, near
here. shot and killed her and then cut his
throat with a razor The girl was fifteen
years old, and refused Hillfnan ON account
OF her youth. Hiliman win die.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
Experience Brings Wisdom.

Mr.. N Peck-It has been several years
since 1 took you for my better half.
Mrs. Peck-What of it,?
And you have also turned to be good
many things l never took you for"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Cincinnati Enquirer.
II wonder unused the landlord. which
Jonah kicked about first when he found
himself inside the whale-the plumbing or
the ventilation.
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Fatally "Throvvnv by a Horse.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VINCENNES, Ind, March 31.-Clarl1
Eareckman, a wealthy young farmer of
Harrison township, was instantly killed last
night by being thrown from his horse while
returning from a school entertainment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

With good candidate Cadi Buskirk
should be beaten for criminal judge. AS
municipal judge heswas so notorious that
he ran more than 500 votes behind his
ticket
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

All the really wise people in Spain de-
sire 10 avoj1 war with the United States
by giving up Cuba, but the vicious Weyler-
lite leaders and the ignorant populace OBJ
lot
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Brave Man.

Shell do believe there is burglar down.
stairs. Go and see.
Her Lord and Protector-Huh! Just as
like as not it is female burglar. You bet
ter go yourself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
When will the world know peace again?
Before the college and high school oratorical
contests are over there Is a likelihood of
further hostilities on both hemispheres.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANGOLA, Ind, March 31.-Willam Straw.
an incorrigible tough, aged sixteen, was
held for trial in the Circuit Court to-day for
attempting an assault on Maria Waiter, a
respectable widow of seventy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01

The removal of Spain from the western
hemisphere would be a good radiance of
bad rubbish. She is bad neighbor and
never has been otherwise.