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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
MR.. LEACH NOT PRESENT
STATE GAS INSPECTOR DOESN'T AP-
PEAR BEFORE COMMITTEE.
The COMMITTEE Holds an Executive
Session and May Report the Ordt-
nance to Council Monday.

The members of the Council committee
on contracts and franchises met in the city
clerks office last night for the purpose or
hearing what State Gas Inspector Leach
had to say on the question of the amount
of gas in the gas field. He did not appear,
so the went into a star-chamber
session, after asking the newspaper rep
r%esentatives to go into the corridors and
amuse themselves playing leap frog.
The committee decided to extend another
invitation to Mr.. Leach and efforts will be
made to nave him present at a meeting
this evening. Last night the committee
went over the proposed ordinance and after
discussing 1t for some time the members
decided that they would wait and see what
Mr.. Leach had to say before they would
take any definite action. 1t Is said that,
should the gas inspector tell the commit
tee there is a reasonable amount of gas in
the field from which the Indianapolis COM
panies get the supply, the ordinance, Wit
probably a few amendments, will be re-
ported back to the Council next Monday
night with a recommendation from the
committee that 1t be passed.
TIL members Of the committee said, after
the meeting last night, that it had practi-
cally been settled among them that the
clause in the ordinance calling for a three
ounce pressure at the point of consumption
shall be changed to a two-ounce pressure,
as the representatives of the gas compa-
MES have claimed that two ounces is sufi-
cient to supply all the gas needed. The
new ordinance may also be amended so
that it will provide some protection for the
gas companies. As the ordinance now reads
consumers shall not pay for gas they do
not get at a three-ounce pressure through
out the day. If it should fall below that
pressure they sha.. not pay for the fuel
for the whole day. 1t is said that this will
be amended In some manner so as to pro-
vide a little protection for the gas COM
panies. Other minor changes may be made
in the ordinance before 1t is reported back
to the Council.
The Democratic member of the commit
tee claim that every Democratic member
of the Council will vote for the passage of
the ordinance. Some of the Republicans
say that there may be some discussion on
the ordinance before 1t is passed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
A FALL OF SNOW
Interferes Some with street Car and
Other Ira He.

The heavy snow Of yesterday morning
came like a surprise to many who have a
habit of retiring early. The fall was I'M
US, lily heavy. but extremely light in
weight as we'll as color. The snow was not
unyvelcome except to those whose duties
took them out before the walks had been
cleared and those who were obliged to
handle the beautiful" Early in the fore
noon the temperature moderated and the
melting of the snow and travel made What
is called a sloppy day" The street-car
company suffered probably more incon-
venience than others. unless it was the
man who had to stand in the wet slush
waiting for a delayed car.
The railways were unprepared for such
a storm and nearly all trains entering the
city before noon were delayed. The snow,
however, made winter weather and caused
more than usual activity on the streets.
Sleighs, good. bad and Indifferent were hur-
riedly taken from lofts and put into serv-
ice.
Snow began falling again early this
morning, but the predictions are for fair
weather and continued low temperature
for several days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
CELEBRATIONS ARE HELD
IN MEMORY OF wAsHINGTON'S
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.
John Caven Addresses Mystic Tie
Lodge +. and A. M.-The Red Men
at Roberts Park Church.

At Masonic Hall. last night, John Caven,
formerly mayor of Indianapolis, addressed
the members of Mystic Tie Lodge, +. and
A. NJ, and invited guests. A number OF
Masons from out of the city were present.
Mr.. Caven is one of the charter members
of Mystic Tie Lodge. He was elected grand
worshipful master of this lodge in 1868 and
served four years.
His topic last night was George Wash
ington as a Mason but he prefaced his
address with some general remarks about
Masonry, mentioning some of the we'll
known men who are members OF the order
in this city. He also spoke of the promi-
nent men of national reputation who are
and have been Masons. He said that
George Washington was an enthusiastic
Mason and it was largely due TO his MEM
bership in this order that he became COM
mander-in-chief of the revolutionary army.
Washington's generals were all Masons,
and so enthusiastic was he In the work
tina a lodge was established in camp at
Valley Forge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
BIG CONVENTIONS
VIII Not BE Entertained by In
dianapOlis.

Evans Woollen, secretary Of the Com
mercial Club, who has been in Washing
ton, d. c., trying to ascertain the chance
for this city securing the Republican ma
tional convention, returned yesterday
morning. He said in all probability Indian
apolis would not secure the convention, as
it is generally understood in Washington
that the place for the convention is prac-
tically agreed upon. He says the national
committee is not willing even to consider
an invitation from a city Of this size. He
also tried to secure the convention of the
National League of Republican Clubs, but
the committee would not accept unless the
invitation was accompanied by an offer of
$1,000 to help pay the present Indebtedness
of the league, and it was thought that
Indianapolis did not care for the conven-
ton on these terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
AFFAIRS OF HIGHER COURTS.


In the case of Bert Caiip. a farm hand.
employed by Anthony Moore. of Hamilton
county. the Supreme Court yesterday de-
cided III he was guilty of larceny and
affirmed the sentence of the lower court.
Calip had been sent to town with twelve
bushels OF wheat, which he sold and kept
the money for. He defended himself in the
lower court by saying that his offense was
not larceny, but embezzlement. The higher
court decided otherwise. however.
The most recent step in the case Of the
Bank OF Commerce. which holds that its
charter Is practically perpetual by a pro-
vision Of the United States Constitution,
which forbids any State passing any law
which hall impair the obligations of a con-
tract. was taken yesterday when the SUI
preme Court overruled a petition TO decide
this posnt- Judge Aliens decision that the
special charter OF the bank expired thirteen
years ago has been affirmed by a previous
ruling. which the court refused to recall
The Appellate Court decided, yesterday,
that a plaintiff cannot maintain a suit
against the receiver of a railroad which is
In the hands OF a federal court. without
first obtaining permission OF the court to do
so and specifically alleging that the re-
ceiver was appointed by the court. This
ruling was made in the case of r. B.. F..
Peirce, receiver OF the Clover Leaf road.
against Ira Chisin, who had some horses
killed by a Glover Leaf train and sued Mr..
Peirce. as receiver, without asking permits
sion to do so, and without stating I'm his
complaint by whom Mr.. Peirce was ap-
pointed.
In affirming the judgment OF 5000, recov-
cred by Dora Troxell against George w.
Gunder, the Supreme Court decided that
the statute OF limitation did not bar an
action brought by a young woman who has
been wronged by her lover. until two years
after the relations lave ceased. In this
case the court decided that as the wrong
was OF long standing and had been con-
nue from the time the plaintiff was a
young girl until recently. she was entitled
TO sue at any time within two years after
relations had ceased between them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
INDIANAPOLIS WINS
In the Basket Ball Game with the
CrawfOrdsville Team.

A small crowd witnessed the basket ball
games at the Y. M. c. A. last night between
the Indianapolis team and the club from
Charlottesville. Indianapolis came out VIC
torious by a score of SO to 8. Pierson, Hes
ter and Fleming of the Indianapolis team
played star games and the other members
of the local team put up a fast game. The
scoring was as follows: Indianapolis
Goals: Hester. four; Fleming, four; Pier
son, four; Pritchard, three; Ryse, two;
Hardin. one. Goals from foul: Pritchard,
two. Crawfordsville-Goals: Harley Gill,
two; Harry Taylor, two; from foul, Harry
Gill, one. The Y. M. c. A. Intermediates
were outplayed by the High School team,
the latter winning by a score of 16 to 2.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
VICTIM OF CONSPIRACY.
The Rev. j. Nj. Life, of Kirk, O., May
He Reinstated.

The judiciary conference which has been
trying Rev. J. M. Life, of Kirk, o., in the
parlors of the Meridian-street Methodist
Church. concluded its work yesterday. The
conference reversed the decision of the last
Ohio annual conference. which expelled Mr..
Life on a charge of immortality. Members
of the judiciary conference reached the
conclusion that Mr.. Life was the victim of
a conspiracy. and he will probably be rein
stated soon. 1t is said he was very active
against saloon men at Kirk, o., at one time
and caused the arrest and conviction of a
number of liquor dealers. The conference
was composed of seven delegates from the
Cincinnati, North indian n Indiana con-
ferences.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
OBSERVANCE BY RED MEN.
The Programme at Park
Church-A Small Audience.

Church-A Small Audience.
The union memorial services in honor of
the o~ne-hundredth anniversary of the death
of George Washington, which were held
last night in Roberts Park Church. were
very poorly attended. not more h sew
enty-fve people being present. The altar
was draped in large American flags. behind
which sat six sachems, representing the
different tribes in the city.
j. =. G.. Loves acted as the master of
ceremonies, and as an introduction he read
an edict from the great chiefs In council
at Washington. In it they set forth the
purpose of observing the 18th of December
as the day which marks the ~one-hundredth
anniversary of the death of Washington.
During the meeting the audience arose and
sans several national hymns, with an or
gan accompaniment. Grand Sachem Smith
Mann and Senior Sycamore f. z. Asprey,
and also the junior sycamore, Perry Ste
venson, made addresses euiogizing the dead
President. j. Harry Weber recited odd
Glory The services concluded with a
benediction from Prophet Emmor Borton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
TO DAM ST. JOSEPH RIVER.


Indiana Power Company. OF Goshen,
Ind. with a capital stock Of 500. 600, was
incorporated yesterday. The company pro-
poses TO erect a dam or dams across the
st. Joseph river on or near the boundary
line between Eikhart and st. Joseph coun-
ties: also to construct a canal for each
or the dams. to extend from a point above
such dam to some point below the same.
Arthur Kennedy. Of Pitsburg. Pa, is
principal stakeholder, and Charles G.
Black, WILDER Stonex. ID. II. Hawk. c. l..
Starr, George ID. Lint, Wilson Roose.
Mary l.. Bivins, William A. Markell and
Eunice b. Stonix. OF Goshen. are incorpo-
rators. An engineer ~certifes that $4,000 ia
sufficient TO construct The dam.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

1t Was Made by Women of Affords
Vile, Ind.

The Indiana Department Of the G.. A. r.
received an interesting relic from Affords
Vile, yesterday, in the shape of a war flag
made by the women of the Ladies' Union
League of Reeves township. during the
war. The relic is of cambria. perfectly
square, and with alternate border stripes
of red. white and blue. In the white center
are blue stars surrounding the words, I'VE
love our country" on one side. and Ladies
Union League on the other. 1t will be
placed in the c.. A. r. museum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Governor Mount yesterday forwarded to
the Indiana representatives and senators
at Washington a letter formally conveying
the statue OF Governor Morton to the fed
eral government, to be placed in Statuary
Hall. The letter is as follows:
81. on behalf OF the State of Indiana,
and through the delegation to the national
Congress from this State. convey TO the
care and custody of the United States this
modest tribute OF the everlasting esteem of
this great State for the inestimable serv-
ices rendered. not only to the State, but to
the national government as well, by In
diana's great war Governor, peerless
statesman and matchless senator"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Mrs. Warmer Is Ninety-six.

At the home Of L. F. Warmer. No. 61S
West m street, the ninety-sixth
birthday of his grandmother. Mrs. James
Warmer. was celebrated yesterday. Mrs.
Warmer is the only survivor of a company
of settlers that left Pennsylvania for Indi-
ana in 1873. The party walked from Cincin-
natl to Greensburg. and Mrs. Warmer car
ried a baby six months old. Mrs. Warmer
was married to her first husband, Edward
Huston, in 1871. He died in 1926. She was
married TO Franklin Warmer in 1881, he
dying a year later. Mrs. Warmer is still
in good health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
WOMAN is ARRESTED.
Charles Prather Alleges that Marie
Adams Got Some of His Money.

Marie Adams, 304 North Senate avenue.
was arrested yesterday upon complaint Of
Charles Prathcr. of Roachdale, Ind, who
claims the woman robbed hin, OF SIS In a
hotel on South Illinois street. Yesterday
the detectives learned she had purchased a
new hat. collarette and dress skirt and
this strengthens the belief hat Prather's
claim is true, though she denies ever hav-
ing seen him before they met in the de-
tective's office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Mr.. selIers,s Statement.

Justice Smock yesterday took under ad-
visement the case of the state against Mrs.
Lille Lonergan for unlawful detention of
the premises at No. 421 Massachusetts, ave-
nue.. The complaint was made by Richard
Sellers and not by his wife, Sarah J. Sell
ers. as stated yesterday. Mar. Sellers claims
there is nothing in the statement that he
wished to secure possession of the property
to get rid of a competitor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

ways must be in the citizen. He said that
Ii was the citizens right and privilege to
~criticise any acts Of the government, which
is solely a servant of the people. Said he.
I'm proportion to the measure in which the
citizen relegates to the government control
of affairs. in that proportion will the
rights of the citizen be abridged" lie then
spoke at some length on the subject of
civil-service reform, in which he described
his connection with the work, and the prog
ress that had been made by the league in
the last few years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.


Merchant Policeman James l.. Rupe, No.
2131 Arsenal avenue, who on Nov. 81 shot
William Arnold, was tried yesterday in Po-
lice Court on the charge of murder and was
discharged. the evidence showing the
shooting was done in self-defense. Arnold
was shot IN the abdomen n taken to the
City Hospital. where he died a few days
later. Arnold was ~well-known to the police
as a quarrelsome man. AT the time Rupe
was released on his own recognizance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Left and Took the Money.

Sadie Means. colored. who was recently
released from the w~orkhouse, was arrested
yesterday for petit larceny. She was en-
ployed by Mrs. w. III. Coburn. 1915 North
Pennsylvania street. and was given 81 TO
pay a w-asherwoman, but instead OF so do
ing left the house taking the money with
her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Butler student. Addressed.

The students of Butler College were adj
dressed yesterday morning by Mr.. Herbert
Welsh. of Philadelphia. He said that the
unit of power in this country Is and al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
interpretations.

The Cairo Telephone Company. Of Cairo,
Tippecanoe county. capital. $500, to oper-
ste exchanges In White. Tippecanoe, Car
roll and Benton counties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
DunIap's Celebrated Hats.

Stetson Soft and Stiff Hats, Seal Caps
and Fur Caps and the best So Hat I'm the
city at Seaton's Hat Store.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General Offices. % South Delaware
street. Fire. tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Homeseekers' Excursion.
Via c., H. & ID. Ry, Dec. 10.

To points South. Call at Union Station
or 25 West Washington street for particu-
1arc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Tickets.

Indianapolis to orlando, Fla, and return,
good six months. sold for SAG. IS, by c., III. e.
D. Railway. Office, Is West Washington
street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Insure with Indiana Insurance Co., 143 e.
Market street. Fire. lightning Ind tornado.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Big Bargains I'm Music Boxe..

We have all makes. See US before buying
and save money. WCLSCHNER e. SON,
Is and 80 North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

The Vernon Insurance and Trust Company
are closing the sale Of their stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Insure with the Indianapolis Fire Insur-
ance Company, lfS East Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Homeseekers' Excursion.


To points North, Northwest and West.
Call at Union Station or Is West Wash
ington street for details.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
BIG FOUR ROUTE.

Low rates; long limits. Call at offices for
full information. II. M. BRONSON, G. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Order coal and coke of Coburn Coal Comp,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Feed your horse JANEs's pustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

perceptibly during the year and altogether.
In his mind, the present condition of pros
perity had been greatly exaggerated.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26

Misses Mary and Dana Chesney,
cousins OF Mrs. Milford, arrived this
morning from Cottonwood Falls, Kan,
for visit.
No aluml No ammonial Finest
home made bread in town, made by
Mrs. Skelly, for sale at Chilson's.
Phone 100.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick and
children who haye been visiting Mrs.
Hobbs in the city, returned TO Oswego
this morning.
w. Il. Boyd will be at Couch's liy-
cry barn for one week buying mules.
Take your mules there and get the
money for them.
w. l.. Chapman and John Franklin
presented their wives with IA hand
some drop head Singer machine ior ii
Christmas present.
Winford Chamberin, son Of W. G.
Chamberlin, went to Cnetopa last
night 10 visit his grand parents aMe
spend the holidays.
Jake Winebarger, the old WhiIeoak
tank pumper now lives on place on
Cabin creek, east Of Big Cabin, ad-
joining Hiram Elicit.
Uriah Jones' Hezekiah Brown and
John Peter Smith will testify to the
wonderful curative properties of Dr.Sim-
mons cough syrup. Sample bottles
free. Satisfaction or money refunded.
A. w. Foreman.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26

Small cooking stove for sale at a
low price.
A second hand sewing machine
Wheeler & WILSON, for sale. Ask
here.
The right party can rent very
desirable house and garden on the
east side.
Bicycle (new one) to trade in on
saddle horse or will trade for saddle.
Enquire here.
For rent-the house formerly occu-
pied by w. H. Tibbils, in the south
part of town. VIM. Chouteau.
Farm for sale or trade for town
property in Vinita. Three miles
southwest of town, 400 acres under
good fence, no acres broke land, bal
ance good grass land. S. H. Hawkins,
Vinita. Wills dlo-zz
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26
HOME POISONING.
The Ordinary Pantry Is "A Prolific
Source of Danger to
Good Foods.

II is very desirable that the condi-
ions under which food may become
poisonous should receive more prac-
tical consideration than they do. A
well-known physician has called at
tention to some glaring defects in the
location Of food storerooms, which are
worthy Of attention. In house con-
struction the position Of the pantry
is too often treated as of minor impor-
tance. In some houses the space un-
der the stairs or some equally un-
suitable and inadequately lighted and
ventilated place is thought good
enough for the purpose. In a great
number the pantry is a small offshoot
from the house, the ceiling, floor and
walls often being damp, owing to
faulty construction; in some of these
matters are rendered worse by the
water taps being placed therein with
out any provision being made Ton car
rying away the droppings from the
tap OF overflow, from vessels into
which the water is run. One OF the
most frequent entries in his inspection
notebook is defective yard pavement"
permitting Of soakage Of filth into the
soil underneath. Not only is the soil
thus rendered good breeding ground
for pathogenic microbes, but it also
supplies those conditions requisite for
increased virulence.-