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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
POINT AGAINST DIR. GRAY.
Was Expert Witness Ten Days Before
Murder of Melissa skinner.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMFIELD, Ind, May 1.-THE de-
Tense in the Gray murder trial closed it's
case to-day. and the state began its re-
buttal. The prosecution demolished the de-
fense's claims that DIR. Gray was of un-
sound mind when he killed Malissa Skinner,
by showing that DR.. Gray himself sat as
an expert witness and answered hypothetical
questions in a case in court here. where
soundness of mind was involved. ten days
before the murder. About thirty witnesses,
neighbors and acquaintance of DIR. Gray,
who had known him from boyhood up TO the
day of the tragedy. thought he was of a
sound mind. 1t was also shown that DIR.
Gray had evil relations with other women
and that he had ruined one girl prior To his
relations with Melissa Skinner. Judge Bays
refused to allow any testimony on that SUBJ
iect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

CLEVELAND, o., May 1.-THE bidding
horse sale to-day. IL was not high enough
on William Penn. however. and after an
offer of s., 500 had been made the owner, w.
ID. Althouse, reserved a bid of $500 and the
sale was not made. .Askey. who was bought
by Charles Tanner. of Cleveland, Is sup
posed to be destined for the stables OF Harry
chief sales: Asxey. br. H.. 2:0sA. McFar-
land. dam Strange Girl, TO Charles Tanner.
Cleveland. $3.50; Who Is Ii, gr. g., 2:l2, Nut
wood Wilkes. dam Lassie Jane, to ID. Ma
haney, ". H., $500; Red Seal,
b. h.. 2:10lk, Red Heart, dam Alice M. 10 8.
n. Demarest, Boston. $500: Willis B.. b. g,
2.1sz. Chester Chief. dam daughter of Blue
Bull. TO w. b. Bash, Fort Wayne, Ind $500;
Strathbelle. ch. m. 2:&. Strathmore. dam
Hope Soul. to w. B. Bash, Fort Wayne.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

LIMA, Peru, May 1.-THE government
has published a decree in reference to nom
Catholic marriages. Parties to such unions
must state their religion and declare under
oath. in the presence of two witnesses, that
they have never Keen baptized as Catholics.
Parties contracting a civil marriage, be-
Church to grant a dispensation in case OF
a difference of religion, must present proof
of the refusal,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
LITERARY CLUB CONVENTION.
Tenth Annual Meeting Of HOOsier So
cfeties at Terre Haute.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May 1.-THE
tenth annual meeting of the Indiana Union
of Literary Clubs began tonight with near
ly three hundred delegates present. After an
address Of welcome by Rev. William Mitch
ell, of st. Luke's Episcopal Church, Mrs.
Frances Swain. wife of President Swain, of
Indiana University, as president of the
union, delivered an address on The Club
as an Educational Factor" Mrs. Swain
said the thousands of clubs organized in the
past few years are not due to a fad, but
are the result of social and Intellectual con-
ditions. furnishing additional education for
many persons who find themselves in a busy
life. She advocated the idea of arranging
club work so that all the community might
share its benefits and in this regard she re-
ferred to the work of local declarations Of
clubs in securing better school conditions,
sanitation, beautiful streets and other adj
vantages from men in power. who would
not grant them on individual request. A
social reception was given after the ses-
sion's programme had been completed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

,cial to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal

SpecIdI 10 me InulanapoIls JOURNAL.
ANDERSON, Ind, May T.-John r.
Brunt, of Anderson, who was quartermas-
ter sergeant in Colonel Durbin's regiment,
the Observation-Disclosures, and spent
several months in Cuba, is organizing a
company to revisit the. island for the pur-
pose of investing in real estate. While there
Mr.. Brunt secured options on a large tract of
land in the immediate vicinity OF Havana
that will realize handsome profits to the
Investors If the Americans retain control
of Cuba. 1t is the intention of Mr.. Brunt
to divide the tract into small farms and
engage extensively in the cultivation Of
vegetables and fruits.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Fatal Quarrel Between Italians.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CLINTON, Ind, May 17.-To-night Louis
Gulletti and Falletti, Italian miners. quar-
relied over an old grudge and Gulletti stab
bed Falletti in the side, cutting his lung in
two. The doctor removed a piece Of the
lung and sewed up the wound, but the
wound is pronounced fatal. Gnlletti has not
been arrested and no complaint is made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
WANTED TO FLATTEN 1T.
Boys Excuse for Putting . Spike ON q
Rail and Causing a Wreck.

POTTSvILLE, Pa, May H.-Albert Oil,
a lad seventeen years of age. living near
the spot. was arrested and held without
bail to-day by the authorities at Tamaqua.
charged with putting the spike on the rail
which caused an accident on the Little
Schuylkill branch of the Philadelphia &
Reading Railway yesterday at Zehners
whereby one man was killed and several
were injured. Oil admitted the charge. His
excuse for placing the spike on the rail was
that he wanted 10 fiatten IL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
In Honor of Alfonso. Birthday.

GIBRALTAR. May 17.-In honor Of the
thirteenth birthday of the King OF Spain the
land batteries here and the American cable
steamer Hooker, which arrived May Is from
New York, to-day fired salutes and the ves-
sci was dressed with bunting. The Hooker
will tomorrow continue her journey to
Manila.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Obituary.

RUSHVILLE, Ind, May T.-Mrs. J.. Wal
ter Wilson. OF this city, died last night of
a complication Of ailments at her sisters
home near Mauzy. aged twenty-eight. She
is a sister of postmaster A v. Spivey, OF
this city, and leaves IN infant daughter.
Joseph Moore, aged Seventy-three, of near
Arlington, died last night of kidney trouble.
He was the last OF a family of seventeen
children and was a noted character. He was
a bachelor and quite well TO do.
EVANSVILLE. Ind, May 17.-George L.
Williams, aged seventy-five, at one time
prominent as a hotel proprietor and Demo-
cratic politician, Is dead of Bright's disease.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DALEVILLE, Ind, May H.-John Har-
man, a wealthy farmer living three miles
north of this place, accidentally shot him
self with his rifle while preparing to kill
a hawk. The ball entered his left breast
and ranged upwards and lodged in the
shoulder. His recovery Is doubtful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Trustee Gets OF for $1,000.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, May 1.-THE suit of
White River township against ex-Trustee
Brickert and his bondsmen came to a sud-
den end this morning. A compromise was
agreed on, by which Brickert pays the costs
and $1,000. 1t had been expected that the
trial would last two weeks and much sensa-
tional evidence was anticipated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Centennrian Wins His Case.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, May THE jury re-
turned a verdict for the defendants, to-
night, in the case in which a daughter at
tempted to have Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Furgeson adjudged insane. Mr.. Furgeson is
1O4 years old and sat in the courtroom
awaiting the verdict and displayed great
joy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
GROSS ELECTION FRAUDS.
Democratic Judge and Sheriff Elected
by Tally-Sheet F~Orgerfes.

PARIS. ILL.,, May 1.-THE contested cleo
ton case for judge OF George NJ. Jeter
against 5. l. Headley came up in the Circuit
Court here to-day. Startling frauds were
developed by a recount OF the votes. The
official returns gave Headey, Democrat. a
majority OF 6S votes, while the recount shows
that Jeter. the Republican candidate. had
a majority OF 10. Alterations of the tally
sheets had been made in Headley's favor in
nearly every precinct. The election boards
were controlled by Democrats, even i'm Re-
publican precincts. A surprise was devel-
oped I'm the fact that the Republican candi-
date for sheriff, who was defeated on the
face OF the returns by ~ votes, was also
found TO have a small plurality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May 1I-Ciarence
Owens, a painter, while lowering himself
down the side of the Union Station this
evening caught hold of a live wire and fell
dead. He was twenty-one years old and
served in the observation-disclosures hfty-ninth
Indiana in the war with Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Sage vs.. briggs.
Springfield Republican.

opT IHbHtIU RtpuUfItdH.
Russell Sage is down on DR.. Briggs. With
the simple child-likeness which distin-
guishes him. he says he believes the Bible
from beginning TO end. including Jonah and
the whale. and he Is shocked at Dr. Briggs's
unsound doctrines. and for his part, he Ii
still Of the same mind he was when. being
asked 70 subscribe 1900 = year 20 set DE-.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Briggs TO the West Presbyterian Church.. he
declared: Il would not give ) cents a year
to him." For a generous. hearty Christian
like Sage to be brought TO such a declara-
ton indicates the heinous nigritude Of
Charles A. Briggs's o~ffenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
. FAIR WEATHER TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON. Nav 1,

WASHINGTON. May Il. s p. m.-Fore-
cast for twenty-four hours:
For Ohio-Showers, followed by fair on
Thursday: cooler in southern PORTIONS; brisk
west to northwest winds Friday fair.
For Indiana and Illinois-Fair on Thurs
day and probably Friday; warmer in north
ern portions Friday; fresh northwesterly
winds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

SYRACUSE. n. Y, May 1.-THE New
York State Encampment G. A. r.. to-day
adopted resolutions d~enouncing as treason
able the actions of certain citizens who
nave been giving aid and comfort 10 the
enemy In the Philippines seeking to secure
a prolongation OF war and bloodshed and
creating discomfort and doubt among SOL
diers and sailors in active service"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Marott Company Get. Franchise.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT. Ind. May 1.-THE inter-
urban electric railroad question has been
settled, the Marott Company now having a
right of way from this city to Indianapolis
under an agreement to build the road in
side of two years. The franchise is for fifty
years and fare shall not exceed IL cent d
mile
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
100000 Minnows for Winona.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WARSAW, Ind. May III. c. Fox. a
special agent of the United States Fish COM
mission, was in the city yesterday and
turned into Winona lake one million min
nows of rare species. The minnows came
from the government hatchery in Putin
Bay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Quite Different.
Harlem LAf

Harlem Life.
Women are CATS snapped farley, VI
ciously.
Nonsense" said Dawson Did you ever
see a woman try TO climb a fence?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Just Try for Your COmplexi0n
Champlin's Liquid Pearl. Soc. pink or white.
Marvellous beautiner. Great renowu. NoeQual.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Hartsyille sports Caught for $1,000
by a Splinter.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS. Ind, May T.-Some time
since . strange happened into the little
town Of Hartsville. this county. and soon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
TO CURE a CoLD m ONE

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money N II fails to curo. 10
The genuine has l. b u ca each tabls&-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

anG WOuicH SolnttilllcS
withstand great physi-
cal violence, but sue
curnb TO the invisible
germs of consumption
= so small that they
can be seen only under
a powerful microscope.
The starting point OF
consumption is in the
stomach, which, when
| deranged, makes bad
blood because diges-
ton is not perfect, and
in bad blood the mi
crobes multiply and
flourish. Sooner or
later the lungs are at
tackled, and in the weak
spots the germs begin
their deadly work of
tearing down the It's
sues. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Dis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
cHApuEp LIFE.

In a railroad accident the other day q
man sustained ten complete fractures of
the bones Of the limbs, three fractures of
the pelvis, and a score of bruises, gashes
and sprains, and vet he is recovering. Men
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Local Observaticns ON "wednesday.
Bar. Their. R.H. Wind. Weather. Pre-.
Tam 29se ~ s. Swest. Cloudy. oe0
pm. 1871 20 IL S'west- TT. crdy. o.1s
Maximum temperature. 70: minimum tempera-
ture. g..
efpitafion on May Il:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

covery stops the encroachments of con-
sumption microbes. II builds up and
fortihes the whole system by aiding the
stomach in its many functions. II assists
in the proper assimilation of food. This
scientific remedy cures lingering coughs,
bronchitis, bleeding at the lungs, and
every other symptom that eventually
leads to consumption. DR.. r. V. Pierce,
of Buffalo, n. ", who makes this won-
derful medicine, gives free, fatherly adj
vice to all who write him..
last spring i was taken with severe pains in
my chest. and was so weak j could hardly walk
about the house" says Mrs. q. T. Kerr, of Fort
Dodge. Webster Co. Iowa. II tried several
physicians and they told me I had consumption,
but that might brush it over and perhaps live
a good many years. I heard of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and / thought j would
try some of il. Before 1 had taken the first bottle
/ was very much better: I took five bottles of It
and have not yet had any return of the trouble.
have also taken DIR. Pierce's Fsvoritc Prescrip-
ton and Pleasant Pellets with good results"
When the bowels are obstinate, take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They don't grippe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

c. +. r. wAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast oflciai.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13
Weary of Free Silver.

We are convinced that the free sill
yer issue is by no means as strong as
it was in 1896. The other two issues,
the anti trust and the anti-expansion
issue, are undoubtedly very strong
and, we believe, are growing stronger.
How II platform made up mainly Of
two strong propositions and one weak
one will stand before the country re-
mains to be seen. 1t also remains to
be seen how the nomination of can
didate for President who is more thor
oughly identified with the one weak
issue than with the two strong ones
will be considered by majority of
the voters in the United States. At
lanta JOmHai (Dem.l
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13
Honesty the Best Policy.

Why not say frankly, brethren of
the church of st. Bryan, that the is
sue is between the silver standard and
the gold standard? Why keep up
such chat about bimetallism? You
used to accuse the sound-money men
of being afraid to march under the
gold standard; and you are clearly
afraid to line up under the banner of
silver, pure and simple. You know,
ms well as We do, that your free "coin-
age of silver and gold" and your obi
metallism" are mere aphemisma that,
being translated, spell single silver
standard after the pattern of Mexico
and China. Let US at least be honest
in the use OF terms. Chattanooga
Wmcs Dem
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13
OLD POINT COMFORT.

six-Day Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad.
The first of the 1s99-1 1900 series of
personally-conducted tours to Old
Point Company via the Pennsylvania
Railroad will leave New York and
Philadelphia on Thursday, Decem-
Der 90.
Tickets, including luncheon on 60
ing trip and one and tbree-fourths
days board at Old Point Comfort, and
good to return direct by regular
trains within six days, will be sold at
rate of $15. 90 from New York: S13. so
from Trenton; $1s 80 from Philadel-
phia, and proportionate rates from
other points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent,
1896 Broadway, New York; 4 Court
street, Brooklyn; 7S9 Broad street,
Newark, N. j.; or Geo. w. Boyd, AS
sistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13
RENTS COLLECTED.
MONEY LOANED.
PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

No. SO Elm St, { rooms and attic, desirable
brick dwelling
No. 40 South Main St, story brick dwell
ing, cheap
Nos. $40 and 25l North Main St, double
frame dwelling. Very cheap.
No so York street-large 3-story brick dwell.
ing with large lot-hot water heat Terms
easy.
Nos, 47-49 South Franklin street. Frame
dwelling houses. Easy terms
No 70 South Main street, three-story brick
dwelling; rooms and cellar.
No 81 South Main street, brick dwelling
three stories, rooms.
No SO South Main street, rooms, three
story brick dwelling.
Cottage Hill, frame house and barn with
large lot, house has 10 rooms,
Delaware avenue, lot 35 feet front
Nos. ss-sos2 Wilson street, three frame
houses, easy terms,
Franklin street, vacant lot near Swan street
Nos. 1888 235 North Union street, double
frame dwelling with large lots. Always rent
and pay good interest on investment.
Nos: SiSs Swan street, sIa story brick
dwelling.
Dec. 10, 1899.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13

Congressman DAILY, before starting
for Washington on Monday night to
attend the second weeks session OF
the National Legislature, said 1t is
to be regretted that the Democratic
party is not united on all things, but
the money question will be settled in
few days. On other questions the
party can presenta solid front. can't
do anything else. My impressions
are that the party will be somewhat
divided on the currency question.
think the Democratic party will be
united in opposition to the present
Administrations policy on the Philip
pine question"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13

The county Democratic papers
appear to have some trouble in chang
ing the caucus rules. Some of them
seem to think that what the party
needs is honest caucus officers. But,
somehow, when the caucus election
board is organized, the honest Demo
Gratis appear to be busy at home, and the
same old trouble "bobs stuffed
ballot boxes.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13
HOBART WOULDN'T TRUST Him

ftGBRlkl WOOLDlN hOO fllMs
Matthew Stanley Quay is without
doubt one of the asleekest' of poll
tlcians but that the lato Vice.Presi
don't Hobart knew just how little faith
could be placed in the Keystone State
Boss, the following anecdote related
by Mr.. Hobart before his illness had
assumed serious phase will show:
"Matt Quay, of Pennsylvania, first
suggested me as candidate for Vice
President" Mr. Hobart began "away
back in tho early spring of 1896. | was
riding on the Pennsylvania Limited
from New York, on route to Canton,
to see Major Mckinley, whom l knew
eSSHuHsun,W R4aR t aAR2tb rq RbBoaaq qate asaa
took a seat near me.
Glow far to-day, Hobart?" said
Quay. 81 told him my destination,
and after an exchange of pleasantries
he looked up suddenly and said, no
bart, why don't you come out for
Vice President? You are pretty we'll
known in the east; everybody likes
you, and you would give strength to
tho ticket Now I'll tell what I'll do
II you announce yourself / can as
sure you of the solid strength of the
Pennsylvania delegation in the con-
vention. Furthermore, / believe we
can swing New York to you"
al thanked him for his kindness, "
continued Mr.. Hobart, 'and said |
would let him know my decision after
my talk with Mckinley. Quay got
Off somewhere down the road. | con-
tinued to Canton, saw Mckinley, and
came away determined to make the
race. notified Quay Immediately,
Then started to get my follows in line
Well, to shorten n long story, let me
say | confidently counted on Pennsyl-
vania's votes; but, to make certain,
did not stop until more than enough
votes to nominate me were pledged
The next meeting between Quay and
myself occurred in ST. Louis on the
18th of June, 1896, rs | remember il
was i'll in my room at the Southern
Hotel whom Quay came to see me.
4" Hobart, said Quay, you remem-
Der my promise made on a railway
train early this year?'
recalled it wildly
d" We'll, Hobart, my friend, Tn
sorry | won't be able to keep it there
are certain reasons which compel mo to
place the Pennsylvania votes else
where.
THAT'S all right, Quay. Go ahead
and do IA you please with your votes.
want to say to you, however, before
you leave this room, that don't need
your votes. I'm nominated without
them"
well sir. continued Mr.. Hobart
laughingly, edo you know, this took
old Quay clear off his feet He was
speechless, dumb-founded, amazed.
He had been scheming with Plat to
nominate Morton again. Oh these
promises 7 Beware of politicians"
Mr.. Hobart concluded with chuckles.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13

Human happiness, according to the
most received notions, seems to consist
of three ingredients, action, pleasure
and Incidence. And though these in
gradients ought to be mixed In differ
ent proportions, according to the par
ticular disposition of the person. yet no
one ingredient can be entirely wanting
without destroying in some measure
the relish Of the whole composition.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13

Try Grain-oi Try Grain-O,

Ask your Grocer to-cay to show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee
The children may drink it without
injury as well as the adult. All who
try it, like it, Grain-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. the price of coffee 15cts.
and % cts. per package. Sold by all
groeers.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13

Dumping both sides and bottom
of the Delaware and Raritan Canal,
the Holland submarine boat finally
crossed the State, but the continued
interruptions showed plainly the need
ola navigable inland canal for war YES
sells that might be dispatched hurriedly
between coast points for the relief of
beleaguered towns on the Delaware or
the Raritan and their tributaries.
The experience of the Holland is an
eloquent argument for serviceable
ship canal between Trenton and New
Brunswick, and such canal will be
built, too, one of these days. Nee
York Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-12-13

Postmaster A. L. Brock has been
notified that Moorestown residents
will enjoy free mail delivery after
March list, 1900 Ten letter boxes will
be placed in position and three carriers
appointed.