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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
Pnrl-.eThe EIectrician."

''The Electrician" described on the bills
as a comedy-drama, with elaborate scenic
effects, by Charles Il. Blaney, began
three days engagement at the Park yester-
day. There is very little of pure drama in
the piece, however such parts of it as are
not comedy being rather melodrama-melo-
drama of the most tense and hair-raising
sort. This play was seen at the same theater
last season and it cannot be said to have
greatly improved. In places it is decidedly
weaker than last year. The electric light
plant is still shown and It is an exceedingly
realistic scene, one which does its origin
ator much credit Charles II. Phillips, who
takes the part of Barney Martin, helper
in the lighting plant has the same old
catch in his voice, accompanied by shrill
whistle or chirrup which rarely fails to
cause laugh. Miss Ethel Raynes, as Edith
Sessions, the rich girl who falls in love
with the young electrician and remains in
that condition throughout the play, is quite
an ornament to the production, with her
beautiful face and figure. If Myra L. Davis,
billed as the leading lady, could sing her
lines, she would produce a better impress
SIGN. When her voice is used in CONVERSE
ton it Is disagreeable, but elevated in song
1t becomes at least bearable Joseph j.
Bowling, in the role of Tom Edson, is ac-
ceptable Very clever work was done by
Edwin Browne as Bill Turner, the drunken
foreman, and Charles Hall as Judge Merritt,
an eccentric Cripple Creek character. An
excellent opportunity was afforded last night
to discover the kind of stage business most
pleasing to Park patrons The best piece OF
acting in the whole performance, furnished
in the pathetic scene between Bill Turner
and his wife, impersonated by Miss Helen
Quincy, sailed above the heads of the audi
ence and was greeted with puzzled de-
risive laughter, while less finished, but more
vigorous work brought forth hearty APP
plause. 1t seems that habitues of the Park
like their sentiment best when it is spread
on with a shovel. Two good houses, consid-
ing the hindering influence of bad weather,
saw Yesterdays performances. THE Elec-
trieian'' will remain until Thursday matinee,
when IL will be replaced by Heart of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

The seventh annual meeting of the Berkshire
Breeders Institute. of the National Berkshire
Record Association, will be held Jan. and at
the Occidental Hotel The address of President
U. z. Green, of Indianola, ILL.,, will be on What
Are the Qualifications for a Successful Swine
Breeder" The discussion will be by Charles r.
Helm, OF Marco. Ind, and A. w. Porter, of May
wood, Ind; The other subjects for discussion will
be THE Berkshire for Profit" by w. f. Lillard
of Lawrenceburg, KY; my Observations on Dis
eases of SWINE by w. A. Hart, of Portland
Ind; THE Berkshire from Butchers Stand
point, by A. Crawford, of Columbus Grove, o.. ;
why l Breed Berkshires in Preference to Other
Breeds" by Everett Evans of Edwards Ind
The topics for general discussion will be: 1.-THE
Feet of the Berkshires;" The Best Feeds for
Quick Growth" "A Sure Lice Killer" Judging
at Our Fairs" ''Disinfectng Against Disease
''Thumps and Scours in Pigs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
Dun & Go. Not "Fixed.' y

p. J. Carton, assignee for James p. Kavanagh
the insovent tobacco dealer who left indianapolis
hurriedly year ago, says that an injustice was
done r. G. Dun & Co in the recent account of
Havana CHS romantic history '2he story was
correct" said Mr.. Carbon, "but II left matters in
such shape that there might be SINE reflection on
Dun & Co 1t was stated that some correspond
found which passed between Kavanagh
and Chicago tobacco firm. In of these
letters to Kavanagh there was sentence which
read: We have fixed Dun Now Dun not
fixed and there was attempt made to fix the
Arm. The commercial agency knew nothing about
the negotiations which Kayanagh had with other
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
BASKET BALL CONTEST.
Butler Team Was Easy for the Y. M.
G. A. Players.

The basket ball teams from the indianapolis
Y M. c. A. and Butler College played an exciting
game last night in the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium
The Y. M. c. A. boys defeated the Butler team
because of fast and aggressive playing at all
stages of the game The Butler players started
out brilliantly and made a goal from center but
after that were no match for their opponents
At the end of the second half the score stood
Y. M. c. A., 80; Butler g. During the game the
Y. Nj. C. A. team made eight fouls, while Butler
made seven For the Y. NJ. c. A. team Bishop
and Prtchard relieved Rice and Fleming during
the second half while Van Sidle and Pixler and
Mcconnell took the places of Dietz Roe and Dob
son at the same time, The lineup of the two
teams was as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
EX-JUDGE M'CRAY'S APPEAL.
Wants to BE Rclnstated in the Ma
riOn Club.

John F. McCray, former judge of the
Criminal Court, who was expelled from the
Marion Club because of his alleged disloy-
atty to the Republican ticket during the
last campaign, has filed a petition with
President Woods appealing from the deci-
sion of the board of directors and asking
that he be reinstated as a member of the
club. The matter will be left to a vote of
the members.
Tonight the directors will act in the Rip
ley case. Warwick II. Ripley was tried
some time ago. and the directors have had
his case under adVisement. He was ar
raigned because of his views on the silver
question
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
Fancy Roller skating.

A. C. Waltz. expert skater, of Rochester, N. T.,
began a weeks engagement at Cyclorama Rink
last night giving exhibitions of fancy skating on
roller skates. silt skates and pedacyces
A large audience was present and such we'll
known fancy skaters Captain Tarleton, of this
city, pronounced his exhibition to be of a char
acter never before seen in this city. AS indi-
cat ton of his abilities he took several samples of
fancy skating performed by several local slSat-
ers and executed them with one motion and with
out renewing his impetus
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

A meeting of the Indiana BARRIERS Pro-
tective Association was announced to occur
last night at the Bates House, and at the
appointed hour number of the BARRIERS of
the city gathered, but there were no men,
bers from other cities present. The bill
which II is proposed 10 introduce into the
Legislature to license BARRIERS and provide
laws TO regulate the trade was discussed
and 1t was decided TO solicit funds with
which the bin may be put prominently be-
fore the members of the Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
For Deserting wife in Illinois.

The chief of police of Danville, ILL.,. tele-
graphed the police department of this city
yesterday that he held a warrant for Will
liam F. Sheppard, charging him with wife
desertion, and he was informed that Shep-
hard was here Detectives Thornton and
Kinney found Sheppard and arrested him.
Sheppard is a carpenter. and his home is at
Aurora. ILL., Later in the day the Danyille
authorities took Sheppard away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

David Blackwell, of Shelbyville, beat his way
on train to this city last night and when the
trainmen tried to put him off in the Union station
he pulled out heavy revolver and snapped it at
them 1t was loaded but the cartridges did not
discharge. lie was arrested and locked up on
the charge of carrying a concealed weapon, He
was a member of Company G, Fifth United States
Infantry but was discharged for disability. He
had come to this city to get physicians certih-
cate to help him in applying for pension.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

TOLEDO. o., Dec. 12.-Samuel Howe
vice president of the Stage Carpenters Ma
tional Alliance, Harley Mercy and Garland
Gaden, all members of the "Cuba's Vow
company, playing at Burt's Theater. were
injured tonight during performance by
the premature explosion of powder. Howe
had an eye blown out and lost an ear, and
it is feared his injuries may prove fatal
Merry and Gaden are less seriously injured,
but are badly burned about the head.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
COLD WAVE COMING.
The Temperature Will Fall Fifteen
to Twenty DEGREES.

Observer Cox, of Chicago, yesterday
wired the local Weather Bureau: "Cold
wave coming; temperature will fall IS to 20
degrees by Tuesday morning and will con-
tinue cold for several days"
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l2.-For Indiana
Fair; decidedly colder; north to northwest
winds.
For Ohio-Fair; cold wave; northwesterly
gales.
For Illinois-Fair; decidedly colder, with
cold wave in extreme southern portion;
northwesterly winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
state Case. at WASHINGTON,

Attorney General William l.. Taylor will go to
Washington to-day to look after the United States
Supreme Court cases in which the State is inter-
ested One of them is the ''gas waste case"
which was won by the State in the lower court
He will also give some attention to the Indiana
Manufacturing Company tax case, which de-
cided against the State the former trial. The
attorney general will make an effort to have the
cases passed by the United States Supreme
Court at an early date.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
Kitz and Rnusch Arrested.

Harry Kitz and John Rausch, charged with
stealing were arrested last night by Detectives
Gerber and Morgan. Kitz, the detectives say
stole a clock and a watch from Charles MAYER &
Co store Washington street. Rausch is
accused of stealing shotgun from Frank Farber
Kitz is known to the police Edwards. He
lives in Stewart Place. Rauschs home is at 1872
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
$500 Cnrbonettes sI.7n.

Owing to the fact that SO many of nv
friends misunderstood the time of closing
decided to extend the cut until the 18th of
December. Remember these are the finest g
carbonettes made in this city, and will posi-
lively close on the above date. See our
large carbonettes, crayons, pastels and water
colors for Xmas. The finest line of artistic
pictures for weddings and Christmas pres
ents in the city. J. Fl. Clark 81 East WASH
ington street. two doors east of New York
store.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

COLUMBUS, o.. Dee. 12.-Virginia Thur
man Cole was granted a divorce to-day
from T. Kelly Cole, The former is a grand
daughter of the late Senator Thurman and
the latter is an operate singer, having
been a member of the Bostonians at the
time of the marriage seven years ago. Neg
lect of duty and failure to provide were the
grounds for the divorce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

Thomas p. Shufelton made his final report
yesterday as county sheriff During the last
quarter and ten subsequent days he was in office
he collected $217S57. This left a balance due him
as salary of s2.g74.43.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

Representative Overstreet will revive his
kill for establishing a military post at In
dianapolis. This bill was introduced about
a year ago. The war knocked it into the
background The scheme advanced by New
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

been in the Institution at different times
since 1890. He said he was a printer, but
did not belong to the union and could get no
work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
fifteenth Ward Recognized.

Amer Kepner. of the Fifteenth ward, will be
the night jailer under Sheriff Clark. His appoint
ment was announced yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13

Albany and Jeffersonville for a post in that
vicinity puts Mr.. Overstreet on his mettle
and he is going to see what can be done
for the state capital as the site for post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-13
Local Observations Monday.
Yesterdays Temperatures.

9. F. r. WAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast Official.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
Convictions at Wagner.

Muskogee, /. T., Noy. 29.-In
the United States court at Wag-
oner to-day Joe Morris was con-
victed of manslaughter for killing
one Allison at Stilwell, /. t.. last
Morris was tried before
United States Commissioner Me-
Combs at Sallisaw, l. T., for SLAM
der. Allison took quite a promi-
nent part in the prosecution. Nor
ris, however, was acquitted. They
afterwards met at Stilwell and an
alteration arose. Morris drew his
gun and shot Allison, killing him
instantly. A bystander who was
subject to heart disease was so ex-
cited by the shooting that he drop
ped dead. Alison's grandmother.
who was very sick, on hearing of
the killing was so overcome that
she, too, expired in a few moments.
George Goodell was convicted in
the United States court at Wag-
oner and sentenced to 20 years in
the penitentiary by Judge Springer.
Goodell pleaded guilty to the kill
ing of the Folsom brothers at Now
alta last winter. Goodell was the
town marshal of NOwata, which
had been incorporated both under
the Cherokee and Arkansas laws
and had two full sets of officers
Goodell was town marshal under
the Arkansas laws, while the Fol.
som brothers were acting in a sim,
liar capacity under the Cherokee
incorporation law. Disputes arose
as to their respective duties anG
authority. In one of these dis
putes the Folsoms attacked Good
ell, who drew his pistol and killed
them both. There were over ~
witnesses subpoenaed in this case
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
Indians in Clover.

Chickasha, |. T., Nov. 2S.-The
streets of Chickasha have been
crowded with Indians for a week.
AT the last payment each Indian
received $40 from Uncle Sam as a
sort of Christmas present. If the
honey was not intended as Christ
fas money, much of it is spent
tat way, at any rate. The
llians buy great deal
of ! candy, nuts, etc., while
the1have money, and go back to
the reservation, where they do
: withQt a great many of the nec-
essitis of life until another pay
ment. Then they return to town
buy nire apples, candies, nuts,
etc, fiji themselves with these
things q off and sleep a couple OF
days andFait payment. Such is
the unevetful life of Uncle Sans
} wards, odof whom a number Of
governmenemployes are now try.
ing to makeociety leaders, foot
. ball players I'D politicians.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
Tuesday but one of more recent

Tuesday but one of more recent
date.
This finished the proceedings.
and at 5 p. m, the court rose until
7:30 O'Clock.
Some time before the hour for
court to open the court room was
packed throughout. Standing
room was at premium, and the
atmosphere was almost suffocating.
Many ladies were in the audience.
The fact that the testimony of the
witnesses would be concluded at
this session brought out the crowd.
At 1880, when Judge Townsend
HAD takAn his seat and order pre-
vailed, Attorney G. l.. Potter read
to the jury a further list of inter-
views of business men in favor of
recommending Douglas as a fit
man to occupy a position on the
Dawes commission. These inter
views were from the DAILY ARD
MoREITE of May 18th, 1897.
DIR. w. L. Gardner was called to
the witness stand and testified to
being the defendants family ply
sician, answering a few questions
as to the physical condition and
temperament of defendant.
Clarence B. Douglas, the defend
ant, was then put on the stand
and, answering interrogatOrics of
his attorneys, gave a very concise
statement of his life, habits, and
vocations from infancy to the hour
of the tragedy of June eth, 1897,
in which he figured so prominently.
At its conclusion defendant was
for nearly an hour subjected to a
vigorous cross examination from
Hon. Emory Smith of Denton,
Tex. Douglas displayed a degree
of fortitude remarkable in the ex
treme. During this long examina-
ton he was calm and positive III
) all his answers and never swerved
from his first statement of events
e At the conclusion of this arduou.
e task, A. S. Pulliam was agair
placed on the stand and a few mi
: nor questions asked.
d This closed the defense and tn,
testimony Of the witnesses was be
:, fore the jury, to be torn int
e shreds, pounded to pieces and han
died without gloves on the morrow
v by a body of as bright legal ex
" perts as can be found in any state
L Judge Townsend has timed tn
, attorneys in their arguments be
= fore the jury, allowing seven hour
to each side. This will occupy th
= time until noon Friday.
= All witnesses in the case WEI
discharged after the adjournmer
y of court at 10 O'Clock tonight
i0 Many return home while Other
have become so interested in I'll
case that they will remain until il
- close. \.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
Pay as You Go For What You Get.

Pay as You Go For What You Get.
Hargrove College offers a strong
business course to young men at
reasonable rates on the monthly
tuition plan. No heavy outlay for
scholarships that may be left on
your hands. Five men have
charge of this course. Write to
Hargrove College cor terms. Ard
more, /. T. lift
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01

Don't forget the old stand when
leaving bus call. Stay with the
line that has always stayed with
you. T. b. Cathey. 1S-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
Special Correspondence.

Purcell, Nov. 30.-Court opened |
promptly at 9 O'Clock a. m. The
absence of visitors in the court !
room was marked when compared
with the attendance of previous
days. Probably not more than
twenty-five people sat outside the
bar in the body of the court room.
A few ladies were present and re-
manned throughout the session.
Attorneys for prosecution got down
to work on the instant. The fol-
lowing witnesses testified on be-
half of the government, and were
subjected to a rigid cross-examina-
ton by the attorneys for the de-
fense: G. NJ. Yarbrough, "
MeCarty, Joe London, A. E. Cole
man, T. E. Roland, - Perry,
Rev. A. j. Worley, T. B. John
son, ,Volney johnson, ID. j. Ken
dali, William Harr, J. w. Sheriff.
and T. B. King. The examiDa
ton and cross of these
important witnesses was an inter
esting budget of legal quiz.
Fan Williams, son of James
Williams, deceased, was put upon
the stand and testified regarding
his fathers nationality, size,
weight and age.
Court adjourned until p. m. =,
at which hour the court room was
comfortably filled; more ladies
present than at any former time.
B. A. Mason was called to the
stand and gave his version of the
tragedy.
AT 2:30 O'Clock Mr.. Furman an
nounced the government would
rest except for rebuttal.
The defense then had its inning
and the following witnesses were
a introduced and examined: g. w
T. Morris of Lone Grove, who sa7
: the tragedy from the Office window
of Ledbetter & Bledsoe; w. H
Byers, w. Ii. Pyeatt, Steve No
land, A. f. Pyeatt, Sam Hargis
j. II. Hopkins, DIR. Fisher, G. W
S Cooner, Nose Garner (colored)
: F. S. Douglas and A. S. Pulliam
I The following character wit
: nesses were put on the stand b.
: the defense and testified to tn
e good character borne by the de
{ fendant up to the time of the kill
d ing of James Williams: Mayo
' John l.. Gait, DR.. A. j. Wolver
ton, Mayor John r. Shortridge, o
u Gainesville, who stated he ha
Y known defendant for twenty years
: George Frasher, A. NJ. Burch, j
G.. Burch of White Bead, who ties
: tilted to Douglas good characte
! from boyhood, having known hir
g for twenty-five years; Captain j
S. Hammer, United States MAJ
shall, United States Clerk c. NJ
Le Campbell, Prosecuting AttOrne
n w. B. johnson and Hon. A. {
(. Cruce were sworn and testified t
N the good character of defendant.
a The defense then produced tw
le copies of the ARDMoREITE and III
t. troduced articles therein cOntaine
# as evidence in behalf of defense
le The articles were series of inter
al views of citizens of Ardmort
lie leading business men, favorln
to Douglas for a position on th
10 Dawes commission. The object
G. reading these interviews to I'll
v Jury. as stated by the attOrne!
a. was to show what inspired Il
s, production of the articles publish
Sc ed later in the Ardmore Chronicl
of These interviews, as stated, wei
is read to the jury by Attorney {. |
s Potter, as was an article clIppe
of from the Chronicle, extolling tt
v excellence of the writer as a poe
It. This was not the effusiOn, HOY
lever, which was read to the jul
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01

Go to A. F. Jones for Blue Rib
bon flour, it is the best on the
market.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01

Use Supreme" -four, it is the
best on the market. 13-tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
TESTIMONY ALL TAKEN
IN THE DOUGLAS CASE, AND THE
ARGUMENTS HAVE BEGUN

Attorneys Have Been Allowed Seven
Hours on Each Side for Argument
Before the Jury - TO-morrOw. Noon
Ends the Famous sTriaI-PreeeedInes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-12-01
Wanted.
Organizers, to solicit for
The Huns Forum Benefit Order

in the Indian Territory and Okla
homa. The Order provides life
and accident insurance on the
lives of men and women. Good
contracts given to hustlers of the
first grade. j. j. BATES,
Genl. Mngr.. Ardmore. /. T.