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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Mrs. Black on Trial for Murder.

Special to the Indian polls Journal
MUNCIE, Ind Dec. 10. - Mrs Lavina
Black, aged twenty-nine, is now on trial,
charged with killing Farmer John Bailey
two months ago at the home of Smith
Childs. Mrs. Black claimed to have been
insulted by Bailey, and when the court ac-
quilted him she avenged her wrongs herself.
To-day was taken up in the effort to secure
jury No crime ever attracted more at
tention and the examination of jurors shows
who have not formed an opinion that would
require strong evidence to remove. 1t is
claimed that SO per cent. of these opinions
are that the killing was justifiable, and the
probabilities are that the defendant will go
clear
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
WHEN WAR IS JUsTIFIABLE.
What Queen Victoria Said to One of
Her Maida of Hnnnr

LONDON, Dec. 19..-The CULVER publishes
abstracts of interesting conversations
Queen Victoria has had of recent years
with one of her maids of honor. Giving ex-
preston TO her thoughts on the British en-
pire, the Queen is reported as having said:
My influence has ever been for peace
There have been wars, but only to establish
peace and to give the people security Wars
Tor that end are justifable, but for no other
IT, when am dead, they honor me enough
10 think of what / would WISH and what I
would pray for on their behalf. / would
have them always associate my name with
of justice and of right. l have confidence. to
believe that this is England's destiny, and
nothing would give me so much pleasure
as to be assured that my spirit could in
any way watch over and aid the accom-
plishment of that noble work"
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prove fatal He was found by relatives and
taken home, where he now lies at the point
Of death.
committee from the local typographical
union at Muncie last night waited On the
Muncie Council, soliciting an ordinance re-
quiring that all city printing and that of
merchants be done at home.
The Greenfield Christian Church has ex-
tended a unanimous call to Rev. T. H.
Kahn, recently of Kokomo, to mi the vacant
pulpit occasioned by the resignation Of Rev.
b. r. Daily who recenUy accepted call
to the church at Somerset. Pa. Rev. Kuhn.
who has been doing evangelistic work, has
engagements to conduct revival services al
Emporia and Holton, Kan. He has tbs mat
ter under consideration and will likely ac-
cept as soon as his engagements are all
filed.
Edward H. Dennis, prominent Richmond
citizen, is seriously sick, having lost the
power of speech. He has been connected for
thirty-eight years with the firm of Gaar,
Scott & Co., being at the head of the CORE
spondence department. Squire John ). Lyle,
of Richmond, is also seriously ILL., He has
been justice of the peace for over forty
years. and some weeks ago celebrated his
fifty-fourth wedding anniversary. Little
hope is entertained for the recovery OF either
Mr.. Dennis or Mr.. Lyle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
MAGoWANs WILL GO FREE.
Cannot he Punished I'm Ohio for Steal
ing Their Own Child.

CLEVELAND, o.. Dec. 19.--The Mcgowan
abduction case was practically decided IN
favo. of the Magowans this afternoon
Afte- the attorneys had argued the dumur-
rer. the Judge said: Under the statutes or
Ohio a parent cannot be convicted of steal
ing his or her own child" The judge also
said that parent unless decided by COM
petent court to be unfit, has always a
right 10 take possession of his or her child
wherever 1t may be found. There is no law
by which he may be criminally prosecuted.
The only course which one parent has
against another is in the civil courts. Judge
Dissette said that If Mrs. Mcgowan were
here and would testify that she is the
mother of the child that would end the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Indiana Notes.

Orestes A. Kepler. of Cambridge CITY,
has filed petition in bankruptcy. His liabil-
tiles are 1926. and his assets. $780,
Mrs. Lake Chrisman, of Richmond, at
tempted suicide Sunday night by taking
poison. Her condition was discovered and
her life saved.
Elder T. A Cox closed his pastorate with
the Christian Church at Bloomfield Sunday
night. Elder Cox had served the church for
over six years.
Mrs Sarah Deboard, a restaurant cook,
died at Kokomo yesterday from injuries re-
ce4ved several weeks ago. She tainted and
fell into a boiler of hot water while at
work in the kitchen.
Sunday evening William Bemis, of Brazil,
accidentally discharged a shotgun which he
was cleaning and the contents struck his
cousin, William Bemis, in the shoulder
and breast. His condition is serious
David Archer. son of John Archer. a farm
er of Clay county while out hunting Sun
day evening fell and discharged both bar
rels of his shotgun, the contents lodging
in his left side, inflicting wound that viii
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Dec. 19.-The Matchmaking
case against George Mouser one of the
leading attorneys of this city, was called
to-day, with Warren G. Sayre, of Wabash,
as special judge. Not much difficulty was
encountered in securing a jury. The prose-
cutting attorney is being assisted by o. L.
Cline and William Paulus The interests of
the defendant is being looked after by At
torneys Young and Grant MOuser, broth
& Condo, of this city, and j. W. Roberts,
of Utica, N. Y The peculiar feature of the
case is the standing of the parties con-
merchants of the city, owning two large
mercantile establishments. Mouser is a
leading attorney. Patrick Gillen is day la
borer.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec. ia fight oc-
CURED this morning between Mayor Scher-
er and his brother-in-law, A. M. Schmidt,
clerk of the city official boards. The trouble
was over changing the time of making the
city pay rolls from Saturday to Friday,
which the mayor ordered. The clerk OBJ
jected, and after high words, the mayor
struck the clerk with his umbrella and ran
to escape a heavy ink bottle. He was
chased around the city building and reached
the police station for protection. Soon after
he went to his residence, where he has re-
manned all day
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The Rev. DIR. Thomas Mckee Brown.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-the Rev. DR..
Thomas Mckee Brown for twenty years
rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church
of st. Mary the Virgin. died to-day of pnen-
monia. DIR. Brown a leader in the ritu-
alistic movement in the Episcopal Church,
his attitude so antagonizing Bishop Potter
that, for a time, the latter refused to con-
firm classes in st. Mary the Virgins
Church Dr. Brown introduced orchestral
music and advocated the elevation of the
host He introduced the supplied choir and
altar candles, and installed confessional.
selves and kneel when passing the altar,
and to use holy water. When the new
church of st. Mary the Virgin was opened
Bishop Potter was present to dedicate it.
The classes from St Mary's were then con-
firmed at st. Thomass. and Father Browns
triumph was complete.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Case Against Charles Il. Everett.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DECATUR, Ind, Dec. 19.-The case
against Charles e. Everett, a prominent
politician of Fort Wayne, was called in
the Circuit Court here Saturday. Everett
was represented by Hon. Calvin Robertson
of Fort Wayne, who made two motions-to
dismiss defendant and to quash the in
dictment. Both We're overruled by Judge
Heller. Then a new judge was asked for,
and the case will now be tried by APP
pellate judge some time in January Everett
is charged with giving as security for
cash loan notes purported to be secured by
mortgage which are said to be bogus. Owing
to Everetts popularity there is great inter-
est in the case in northern Indiana.
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HER THIRD HUSBAND.
Phineas II. Barnum's Widow WEEDS a
French NObIeman.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE World to-mor-
row will say: 'Phineas r. Barnum' 5 widow,
his second wife, has taken third husband.
Her second was Demetri Calias Bey,
Greek. He died Sept. %, 1896, while his wife
was in this country on a visit. Now, ac-
cording to the cards received by her friends
in this country, she was married to Baron
Alexandra Orengiana, French nobleman, in
PariS Dec &
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Prince victor's Visit to Paris.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The Paris correspond
cnt of the Daily Chronicle says: PRINCE
Victor Napoleons recent sojourn in Paris
was of more serious import than was at
1rst surmised His presence was known,
but the government did not arrest him he
cause M. Dupuy, the premier believed that
the arrest would be the signalFfoT a coup
q etat ana he knew that he could not rely
manded by General Zurlinden. Prince Victor
intends to come again at Christmas and to
remain until the new year, when he hopes
that the league of patriots will he able IN
bly, NA'00Aii~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, Dec. 19.-Miss Jessie
Warwick, aged sixteen, fell from the sec
ond-story window of her fathers business
block tonight, landing on the alley walk
Her spine was injured, but she may sur
vive. The room is over a saloon and when
the girls mother put in an appearance
she tried to slide down a rope used for
carrying beer upstairs The rope broke, LETT
ting her fall a, distance of eighteen feet to
the brick pavement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Ind, Dec 19.-An impor-
tant real-estate deal has just been completed
here. Mrs. AIDA r. Rowland, of Chicago
owner of the famous Indiana Springs prop
erty, has sold out to John r. Walsh presi-
dent of the Southern Indiana Railway and
president of the Chicago National Bank
Mr.. Walsh will erect a $40 600 hotel at the
springs, and other valuable improvements
will be made, among which will be the
building of a switch of the Southern Indiana
from Short to the springs hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Prince George starts for Crete.

ATHENS, Dec. B.-Prince George, of
Greece, whose tenure of office as commits
Rioner general of the European powers in
Crete began yesterday, started this after
noon for Canea. He left the city amid
popular ovation. The members of the Cab
met and the representatives of the powers
were at the railway station to bid him
adieu King George. Queen Olga and other
members of the royal household, accom-
panied the prince to the Piraeus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Qunker FACTIONS Bury the Ratchet.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. ia noteworthy
event took place Sunday evening at the East
Main-street Friends Church, this city. For
the first time since 1927, when the Friends
Church divided. the two branches met
gether for worship. The EndeaVor Society
OF the orthodox branch invited the young
people of the Hicksite branch to attend the
regular meeting Sunday evening and the in
Vitation was excepted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

LONDON, Dec. 2e.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Mail says THE
Russian government has ordered ten new
dostroyers for the Paclnc squadron, to be
completed within two years. 1t says that
Lieute nant General Kourpatkine. minister
Of war, will be dismissed for countermand-
ing order given by the Grand Duke Vlad-
mir, who is commander of the st. Peters
burg military district"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
A CnInred NInn and Hin SncI,.

Jasper Pool. a Louisville colored man.
stole live turkey from a wagon in front
of Mrs. Lizzie Needs home, No 1928 Chest
nut street, last night, thrust IL into sack
and started To leave the neighborhood. He
was caught by neighbors and "A message
was sent 10 the police station that burglar
had been captured Patrolmen Green and
Moninger took charge Of Pool until the pa
troll wagon arrived.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

LONDON, Dec. IA fund has been
opened to make provision for the widow and
children of Harold Frederic the American
correspondent, whom he left in quite desti-
tute circumstances The committee includes
Herbert III. Asquith, secretary of state for
the home department in the Gladstone Rose
berry government; Sir Charles Dixie. member
Of Parliament for the Forest of Dean; Sir
Henry Irving, Justin Mccarthy, the his
torian; James Barrie. the novelist Arthur
NJ. Pinero the dramatst: j. Mcneil
Whistler. the painter. and other we'll known
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Dec 19-Frank w.
Loveless and Miss Alberta s. Neeb, we'll
known young people of Lafayette, were mar
ried in this city to-day. They were accom-
panied by Monon Agent Bayless O'Bannon,
of Louisville. who made affidavit they were
of legal age They came to this city to be
married to add a little romance to the af
fair
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Trouble Caused by a Dog.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DUBLIN, Ind, Dec. 19.-Andrew Ziegler
a wealthy farmer north of Dublin, was fined
$40 and costs Saturday for harboring a
vicious dog. Some four weeks ago the ami
NAL ran into the road and frightened a horse
being driven by the Rev. u. McNeW, pre-
siding elder of the United Brethren Church.
Rev. and Mrs. McNew were thrown out of
the buggy and severely injured. The grand
ler
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

FUNERAL OF C. S. BRlCE.
Remains of the Ex-senator Placed in
Vault in WOOd1awn Cemetery.


LIMA, o., Dec. 19-The remains of the
late Calvin S. Brice were placed in vault
at Woodlawn Cemetery here to-day The
city was draped in mourning and business
was suspended. When the funeral train ar
rived yesterday the remains were escorted
by the G. A. r. posts, the Union Veterans,
the Elks and others to the old Brice home
stead. At clock to-day the same solemn
procession acted as escort to the First Pres
byterian Church, where the remains were
viewed by thousands while old comrades did
sentinel duty. The pallbearers were w. X.
Boone, Walter B. Ritchie, S. S. Wheeler,
c. d. Critics, T. d. Robb. H. A. Holdridge,
James b. Townsend, ]. B. Vale, of Lima;
w. e. Hakedorn of Indianapolis; Bernard
Layton, of Washington, and George w.
Hull. of Toledo. The shops of the Lake
Erie & Western Railway were not only
closed, but deliberately draped, as were
other buildings. There were many visitors
from all parts of the country. Among those
in attendance with the family were General
Samuel Thomas, of New York, and eX-Gov-
ernor Charles Foster, who were closely as
ISOLATED with the deceased for over twenty
years. Governor Bushnell and staff We're
also present The old homestead and the
church were both literally filled with floral
tributes. The only member of the Brice
family not present was his son Kirkpatrick,
who is in China, and no cablegrams have
yet been received in response to those sent
every day since the death of his father.
The funeral services were conducted by
the pastor, Dr. Robert Thompson, at the
Market-street Presbyterian Church, at 1 p.
m.,4 Of which Senator and Mrs. Brice were
members. DR.. w. Q. Thompson, president
of Miami University at oxford, o., deliv-
cred an address on The Dead as An Elk
ample for Young Men" The choir was in
charge of Professor Clark. Solos were sung
by Prof j. n. Jones, including The Lord
Is Mindful of His Own, from Mendelsohn'
oratorio, "St. Paul. and TennysOn's Gross
ing the Bar" At the vault in WOodlawn
Cemetery the choir rendered 'Unveil Thy
Bosom, Faithful Tomb. Owing to the
part of those in attendance gained admis-
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searle. Retires from sugar Trust.

NEW YORK. Dee. 19.-President H. o.
Havemeyer, of the American Sugar Refining
Company stated to-day that Secretary and
Treasurer John Searles had, on Dec. 16.
written a deelination TO continue on the di-
rectcrate OF the company. This action was
taken on Mr.. Searles's physicians state
ment that his health would not permit him
continuing work. Mr. Searles likewise, gives
the company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 19.-The President of
Bolivia, Senior Zevero Ferdnandez AlOnzo
at the head of $500 men, is preparing to
march against the capital, La Paz, which
Is in the hands of the revolutionists. The
latter are preparing for resistance. and an
important engagement is expected to take
place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
5000 in spurious coin Round.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 19-About 500 in
spurious coin captured I'm an Italian
tenement house, in Scott street. to-day The
supposed oounterfeiters are under arrest In
the persons of Frank Ferrill and Pasquale
Antonach, who were captured Saturday
evening while engaged In RAISING the coun-
terfeit money. The counterfeiters outfit has
not been located,
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 19.-Another crusade
against crime is being made in this city,
the new movement being in charge of the
church people. The services at High-street
NJ. f. and the First Presbyterian churches
were devoted to this work last night, and
both houses were filled Elder Wade Cap
tain Hnligoss. Thomas l.. zook, Or. G. w.
II. Kemper and others made speeches So
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
barron Napier and Ettricl..

LONDON, Dec. 19-News was received
here to-day of the death at Florence, Italy,
of Francis Napier, tenth Baron Napier and
Ettrck the former ambassador, who was
minister to the United States from Great
Britain in 1857 He was born in 1919 and en-
tered the diplomatic service in 1910.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Two Voluntary Petitions.

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-Julius and David
Rothschild filed voluntary petitions TODAY.
the former with liabilities amounting 70
Sll5,R and the latter with liabilities of SIG
IA These debts were contracted by the petit
TONERS as members of the firm of d. Roth
schild & Son, doing business in Cincinnati
and chicago. Neither petitioner has any as
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Fnr Cnrtnnnin~ WiIheIm-

LEIPSIC, Dec. 19.-Theodore Heine, the
artist who caricatured Emperor William
trip to the Holy Land. has been sentenced
TO six months Imprisonment for so doing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
The Hnnging Judge Resigns.

LONDON, Dec. 19.--Hon. Sir Henry Haw-
kins, of the judges of the Queens Bench
division of High Court of Judicature who
was. owing to the severity of his sentences,
known as the hanging Judge, has resigned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
Company Dissolved.

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-Judge Cohen. of
the Supreme Court, has granted a final
sorder dissolving the Consolidated American
deduction Company which had offices in
tnis city, Philadelphia and Pittsburg APP
Ceiver. ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
France Fortifying Tahiti.

AUCKLAND. N s. W.. Dec. 19.-Steam-
ers which have just arrived here report that
the French are actively engaged in fortify-
ing Tahiti. the principal island of the So
eiety group, which is under the control of
France.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
DueIist KILLED.

MUNICH, Dec. ga duel with pistols
took place here to-day between Major
Zeiteh and Lieutenant Peffier. arising out
of the formers misconduct with the latter's
wife. Major Zeitch was killed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

Captain Borchgrevnk's expedition has
started from Hobart Tasmania, for the
Antartic regions.
Ambassador Jules Cambon will sail from
Havre for New York on JAN TO resume
his duties at Washington
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Enshndn. Evncnnteh.

CAIRO Dec. 19.-Major Marchand and his
party evacuated Fashoda during the morn
ing Of Dec. II, when the French flag was
lowered and the British and Egyptian flags
We're h0isted. The French detachment
started for the Sobat river.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20

LONDON. Dec. f9,-The Daily Mail this
morning makes the following announce
ment: THE Carnegies have secured an
order for 0C00 tons of steel rails for the
Cape at Is shillings per ton under the En-
glish tenders"
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William Burt.

MARQUETTE. Mich, Dec. 19.-William
Burt died to-day. aged seventy-three. He
was distinguished as the inventor of a solar
compass and typeOgraph of the first type
writer machine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
The Dossier Demanded.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The French Court of
Cessation, according to special dispatch
from Paris, has demanded the secret dossier
undertaking not to publish it's contents
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CHICAGO, Dec. 1s.-At a meeting of the
general officers OF the w. G. L. U. to-day
the dates for the next annual meeting at
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TO cURE 4 coID N one DAY

Take Laxative BFomo- Quinine Tablets All drug
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The herald., 1898-04-17

. the Cuban republic as an independ- Q
. ent government, directs the president .
. to notify Spain to withdraw her ships .
. and soldiers from Cuba and author .
. ICES him to use the land and naval Q
. forces Of this country to expel the .
Spanish.
. An interesting contest Is certain. Q
The administration and its friends Q
will strain every effort to have the
. resolution agreed to or a measure de- .
cided upon that will give the presi-
dent some latitude.
. II the senate conferees are persist .
ent in their advocacy of their resolu- 0
tion, they should prevail for many .
. representatives voted for the house Q
. resolution under misapprehension .
. and have today expressed their will .
. ingness to accept the senate form of .
Intervention. If each house refuses to Q
. yield to the other, deadlock Of sew Q
. eral days will result Public opinion .
will not permit delay of more than .
that time. The opinion is general to- .
night, however, that the house will
. finally accept the resolution as passed Q
by the senate and the administration .
Is much disturbed at the prospects. .