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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
TWELVE SAILORS DROWNED.
One steamer Sunk and Another Aban-
doned After Collision.

FALMOUTH. England. Jan. "a pilot
cutter has landed here the captain and thir-
teen of the crew of the British steamer Ros-
shire, from Cardiff, for St. Nazaire. and the
captain and thirteen of the crew Of the
French steamer Duguesclin, from Rouen,
for Swansea. The latter sank Immediately
after a collision with the Rosshire which
occurred yesterday morning off Trevose
Head. The Rosshire was abandoned in
sinking condition. Eleven of the crew of the
Duguesclin were drowned and one member
Of The crew Of the Rosshire was drowned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
PENSIONS NOT ASKED.
Ex-Confederates Would Not object,
However, to Aid for Their Poor.

MTDDLESBORO Ky. Jan. Sat meet
ing of the Henry NJ. Ashby Bivouac of Con-
federate Veterans the following resolutions
We're unanimously adopted:
"First-That we extend our heartfelt
thanks TO our President, Hon. William Nc
kinley for his noble and patriotic words
uttered IN his speeches at Atlanta and other
points during his recent tour of the South.
'Second-That this BivOuac pledges it's
hearty support 10 him on an measures that
look to the up-building of the country and
the honor Of the old flag.
'"Ehird-That we are, in no sense. appli-
cants for pensions and that we believe the
manhood of the South can be best MAIN
tanned by not being put upon the pension
rolls.
"Fourth-But If the people of the North
should become magnanimous enough TO put
our poor upon the pension pay roll. we see
no reason why we should not accept
"Fifth-We rejoice that our common coun-
try is ruleg by man so broad-minded and
patriotic ag William Mckinley. We also re-
1oice that the South took such an active
part In the late Spanish war and we take
especial pride in General Wheeler and Fitz-
hugh Lee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Messnge from slnking VesseI.

HALIFAX, N. s., Jan. "a bottle was
picked up on the beach at Port Maitland
breakwater, Nova Scotia, last Tuesday con-
tanning a slip of paper on which was writ
ten the following:
NOV. Is, 1S9S.-Our ship is in shoal water
wind is blowing a hurricane and our shin
fast breaking up. In few minutes she will
be no more, The captain and wife are sick.
folks Mrs stewart is past s1eaking Tb t5
belong to Nova Scotia. Farewell
THOMAS HIKING, First officer"
A boat and a broken spar We're picked up
not far from the bottle, and it is believed
that the message is from a sinking vessel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Legislative Notes.

Frank Rollins was inaugurated Governor
of New Hampshire yesterday.
Governor Llewellyn r. Powers, of Maine
was inaugurated for his second term yes
terday.
The message of Governor Stephens to the
Missouri Legislature contained $4,000 words.
1t was devoted to state issues.
William A. Poynter was inaugurated as
Governor of Nebraska yesterday in the pres
ence Of both houses OF the Legislature The
ceremony was brief and simple.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. Both branches
of the Legislature have passed the bill re-
ducing telegraph rates. The bill will now
go to the Governor for his signature. The
bill reduces dispatches for day commercial
messages of ten words from % to 10 cents
and other tolls in proportion. Day press
rates are reduced from one-half to one-third
cent per word and night press rates from
one-quarter to one-sixth cent per word.
These rates apply to all points within the
State. The measure also places telegraph
companies within the jurisdiction of the
Court of Visitation recently created to regu-
late railroad traffic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

tation and the like he will surpass the
black man from a purely physical stand
point. white baby's chances of living I'M
der precisely the same conditions are pref
cradle to Il black ones, for the dark-skinned
infant will yield more readily to disease.
This fact alone should keep people from
worrying about negro domination. The ne
groes are not going to fade away like the
Indian for they are prolific race. but the
ratio of their increase doesn't keep pace
with that of the Anglo-Saxon. Ten years
ago they numbered 1872 per cent of the to-
tai population, but now they are only 1888
per cent. and though these figures are not
doubt that they are approximately the
facts -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
For RENT.


FOR SALE-Ten R.LP.AN.S foI cents
druggists; one gives relief.
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ABILENE, Kan, Jan. Attachments
We're to-day issued on all the property of
Mrs Grant c. Gillett wife OF the erstwhile
Kansas cattle king now in Mexico, TO pay
a protested note of 81 800 given last August
by Gillett and his wife TO pay his life in
surance premium. The property attached
includes several thoroughbred Herefords
Mrs. Gillett left here last night, taking her
son and considerable personal effects, and
intends. Il IS said. 10 Join her husband
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Company e officers Resign.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
BLUFFTON, Ind. Jan. 5.-Captain Charles
Brunn and First Lieutenant Charles Pugh,
OF Company L, Observation-Disclosures
Indiana, of this city, have resigned. Trouble
has existed between the above officers and
men since leaving Indianapolis. Second Lieu
tenant Henry Johnson was promoted to the
captalnccy and Sergeant Lester Burgan to
second lieutenant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
washing Machine Factory Burns.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 5.-rhe large washing
machine factory of w. H. Neff, at Cowan
six miles south of Muncie was almost to-
tally destroyed by fire late this afternoon
The loss will probably reach $4,000 with
about 5000 insurance. The fires origin was
due to an explosion in the watts, which are
used for the purpose of coating the machines
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Poultry show Prizes.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY Ind, jan "a handsome
silver cup offered by the Southern Indiana
Poultry Association for the largest and fin
est collection of fowls in the show this week
was awarded to-day to Adam Heimberger,
of this city The silver cup offered by the
Buff Plymouth Rock Association Of the State
for the best exhibit of this variety of fowls
dinsburg, Ind. A number of the prize win
ners will have entries in the show at In
danapolis during the week of Jan. %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Escape in Their Night Clothes.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind, Jan. 5.-Last night about
IL o'clock Labor Maddox, farmer living
seven miles south of here, awoke and found
his house on fire. He succeeded in rescuing
his family and two small children of II.
McElhaney, of this city who were visiting
there. but nothing else was saved The
family escaped with nothing but night
clothes and had TO walk through the cold
to the nearest neighbor. Mr.. Maddox was
badly burned about the face and hands and
the children are reported i'll from exposure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
FUND FOR THE WARNINGS.
Widow and Daughter to Get the In
terest on 100000.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.-The 100000 fund for
the widow and daughter of the late Col. G..
+. Waring has been completed. During
their lifetime they will share the interest on
the money. AT their death the money is to
be used for the creation and endowment of
a chair in Columbia University, to be known
as the Warning municipal chair, for the Civ
ing of instruction in municipal affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Didn't Read Minds.
Boston Transcript.

Last Saturday afternoon a portly woman
OF perhaps forty-fiye got on a car in o'.e of
the suburbs and paid her fare. After riding
about a block the conductor called out
Sycamore street" Up went the womans
head in indignant query. Sycamore
street, did you say?' she almost screamed.
Yes, madam: do you want to stop here?"
"Of course ] do, and | want my fare back,
too; you could have told me ii was so near!"
Il can't return you the money lady: you
didn't say you wanted Sycamore street"
well, you should have known it, Their"
Mind-reading is only a reasonable thing to
ask of Boston candidates for the conduc-
tors berth in these DAYS Of mental science
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Rev. Hicks Gets a Better cali

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLUFlYTON, Ind, JAM Brew. w. w.
Hicks. of this city, who was recently ten
dered a call to the pulpit of the First Bap-
fist Church at Charlottesville has declined
the tender This morning he received a tele-
gram from Flint, Mich, notifying him that
he had been unanimously selected by the
Baptist congregation of that city to take
charge of their church, and he has accepted
the latter call. Flint has one of the finest
church buildings in Michigan and a strong
congregation of more than five hundred
members. 1t is located about sixty miles
north of Detroit and is a manufacturing
city of a population of Is 900. The call thar
Rev. Hicks has received is a most fiatter-
ing one because of the prominence of the
congregation in the Baptist circles of Mich
igan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Hoosier Soldier Turns Editor.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KNOX, Ind, Jan. 5.-F. c. Pilling, for
mer private in Company G. Eighth United
States Infantry, stationed at Havana, has
secured his discharge from the army and
is now connected with the Times of Cuba
the first American daily newspaper pub
nshed in Cuba. Mr. Pilling has had con-
siderable experience as a newspaper man
having been connected for several years
with the Reporter, at Logansport The
Times of cuba is a siX-column folio.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Lightcap BIC a New Bond.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
KNOX, Ind, Jan. County Treasurer
George Lightcap whose financial standing
created considerable feeling against him last
week, fled new bond in the Starke Circuit
Court here to-day. Three men, Democrats,
sought to be released from the first bond
SO a new bond, representing over $500 000
was filed. Barring the unpleasant news
paper notoriety, Mr. Lightcap will not SUI
fer because of his former financial condi-
ton, which was soon adjusted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
sickness at Soldiers Home.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind. Jan 5.-There is a great
deal Of sickness at the Soldiers Home at
present, and nearly all the cases may be
classed under the general head of grip. All
the beds in the hospital are occupied, and
the number of members who report at sick
call each morning has been doubled within
the past two weeks Where from seventy
to sick call there are now from $50 to 250
men in line ready to have their tongues in
Spected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

SrN~~~~~~~~~~~~N<>>~~~~~
FOR EENT-Second floor, centrally located:
suitable for light manufacturing printery
with or without power; water both gases Apply
FIRST floor, III West Georgia street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
No Word from otis.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Sit was said at
the War Department to-day that no word Of
any sort had been received from General Otis
since the last published advices. The Paris
dispatch on AguinaldOs movements was
read without comment. and those in author
ity refused to say whether any credenCe was
placed in it or whether any fresh advices
had been sent TO General Otis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Legislature Must Fix Rates.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. Sin the suit to
test the reasonableness of gas rates charged
by the Richmond Natural Gas Company,
Judge Rabb, of Wiliamsport, returned here
to-day and decided that the Legislature,
and not the court, possesses the power to
establish rates and regulations for public
service corporations; that ii is not within
the power of the court to fix rates in adj
vance, or prescribe other regulations for
such corporations. The court intimates that
he could rule as to reasonableness of rates
and issue a mandate to compel the furnish
ing Of gas, but this proposition is not in
volVed. A motion by A. c. Harris to amend
the writ was oVerruled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. - The War De-
partment has chartered the Morgan City
ncw loading freight at san Francisco for the
Philippines. 1t had been intended simply to
ship a certain amount Of government freight
aboard her for Manila, but il was found
cheaper TO charter her. This VIII allow the
department to ship part of the Twentieth
Infantry aboard her If the regiment has not
room enough on the Scandal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Indiana Notes.

The court overruled Albert Musser's appli-
cation for a new trial at Hartford City yes
terday and sentenced him to prison for life
Musser's attorneys claim they will appeal
the case to the Supreme Court.
John Griffin and Edward Wilkinson, Rich
mond boys, who are in he hospital of the
regular army at Jefferson Barracks, ST.
Louis will leave there on Jan. 10 for New
York and day or so later will sail for the
PhiliDDineS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
PUBLIC SALE.

Notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday. Jan.
II, 1899. at ten O0) o'clock a. m, the under
signed will sell for cash at public sale at the
Fine Art building, fair grounds indianapolis.
Indiana, to the highest bidder the following gov
eminent property: $50 tents more or less IS
stoves 5.2S2 feet one "a inch gas pipe and the
necessary fittings and other miscellaneous articles
OF camp equipage. Articles to be sold by lot.
EDW. II. CHRISTIAN,
First Lieut.. Sixth L. S. Infantry,
a. a. Ouartermaster. IL S. A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
AGAINsT GLASS woRKERs.
Board of Arbitration Decides the
Long DfSnufe of L. A. ROO

bOard OF ArbitratiOn Decides the
Long Dispute of l.. 4. 300.
PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. ga decision was
handed down tonight by the three arbi-
traitors in the dispute between the window
glass manufacturers and l.. A 800, the
workers association, as to whether or not
verbal agreement existed between the two
sides which granted to the cutters and flat
teners an advance in wages in relative pro-
portion to that given the blowers and gath
erers. The decision says no such agreement
existed. The finding OF the committee seems
to be a victory for the manufacturers, but,
while it says the workmen have no legal
claim to the advance it is suggested to the
manufacturers that they give to the work
men voluntarily one-halt the advance which
they have claimed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

chicago -FOst.
They had quarreled and he intended the
lilIle gift to be his peace Offering, but she
did not seem to so understand it.
1T is made of real Russia leather" he
suggested.
''Well?' she returned inquiringly.
Surely, you cannot have failed to notice"
he said. that the Gar is now posing as
the advocate of disarmament and universal
peace"
OF course, she capitulated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Attempts suicide in Poor House

Special % the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Jan. ). John
Daugherty threw himself from a window at
the County Asylum last night and will die
OF his injuries. Several years ago Daugherty
possessed considerable property. He was
minister in the United Brethren Church, but
through drink fell from grace several years
ago and also lost all his property. For the
past year he has been charge on the town
ship trustee and was finally sent to the
poor house last week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

NEW YORK, Jan. 5-Arrved: Majestic,
from Liverpool; Britannia, from Dunkirk.
Sailed: Karlsruhe, for Bremen.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan 5.-Sailed: Ger
manic, from Liverpool for New York.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 5.-Sailed: Amster-
dam, for New York.
HAMBURG, Jan. 5.--Arrived: Palatia,
from New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

tried IN the Circuit Court to-day for prac-
ucing without a license. Oliver was ac-
quilted on the ground that he should have
ulent representations. The case is being
pushed by the Clay County Medical Society
which will follow it up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
free Delivery for BIufYton.

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind. Jan. 5.-Bluffton win
enjoy free delivery March !. The PhiIadei-
phia system of street and house numbering
will be- adopted Three letter carriers will
he appointed. Button already has asphalt
streets and her own electric light and water
works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

Washington Post.

Washington Post
Some people who are otherwise well-in-
formed think that the negro IS rather the
superior physically OF the white man,
though there was never a more erroneous
opinion" said Prof. NJ NJ. Lassiter the
well-known Chicago scientist. Making al
lowances for the better environment Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

BISMARCK, N. D., Jan. 5.-The Repub-
lican legislative caucus tonight cast eight
ballots for United States senator and ad-
journed until tomorrow, not having agreed
upon a candidate. The eighth ballot re-
suited: Congressman Johnson, 81; Marshall,
~; Little, 10; McCumber, s; LamOure, 6;
Hanna, B. Cooper, 4.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Legal ADVERTISEMENTS.


NOTICE stockholders meeting The annual
meeting Of the Belt Railroad and Stock Yard
Company will be held at the office Of the Union
Trust Company, Nos lis and 122 East Market
street. in the city of indianapolis, Tues lay
Feb. Z, 1899, between the hours Of 1880 a. m and
- for the purpose of electiug nine directors to
serve for the ensuing year and for the transa zion
OF such other business as may come before the
meeting JOHN II. HOLIDAY, Secretary.
Jan g. 1889
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

<AItIIsUH NIuDt.
Ike boys of the present day are not treat
ed right. Thirty years ago mink skins were
worth s.. Now they are worth only 50 cents
The writer OF this, as boy, set thousand
traps for mink. but never caught one We
still hate the Linthecum boys who lived In
the same neighborhood because we always
night worth S. each, the Linthecum bows
stole them out of our traps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
THE GAS CENTER LAND COMPANY
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Gas Center Land
Company viii be held at the company's office
indianapolis, Ind, Wednesday. Jan. IL, 1899. for
the election of directors and the transaction Of
such othsr business as may properly come before
the meeting. The transfer books Will be closed
Dec. 81, 1885, and remain closed until Jan. 70, 1889
W. e HACKEDORN. Secretary.
Indianapolis, md. Dec. s. 1898.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5-Secretary Hay
to-day presented Senior Correa to President
Mckinley as the charge d'affaires OF .gSca-
ragua IN Washington. Mr.. Hay also pre-
scented 10 the President Senior ]. b. Calyo
as minister OF Costa Rica.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL. Ind. Jan. Son a charge filed
by the State Medical Board DR.. Jacob Oliver.
the colored doctor. and the county physician.
recently appointed by the Democrats. was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

Several months ago Judge Tarvin. of Cow
ington Ky. sent several counCmen TO iail
Tor contempt or court in disobeying an order
OF court 90 furnish supplies. Now the five
cOuncilmor Imprisoned have sued Judge Tar
Yin collectively for $4,000 for false impris-
onmeut.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

S~0~0~@~N-~~~<~N~N>N-~~e ~~-~%~~~N@~N-~-~-N~~O~
OPTICIAN-Dr. Emerson Druley Optician. Spe-
cialty. Glasses scientifically ground and fitted.
Open evenings. Examination free. Office 229h
Massachusetts avenue. First Square
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

SN(N~N<~N~N(~|N~rN|~~>DO
Saleslady-Custom corsets good op-
pOrtunity. Write and representative viii
gall. TODD d COOPER, 600 Penn avenue. Pitts
burg, Pa.
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pERsnNAI.-
OpTICIAN.

RERSONAle-Massage treatment. Old 2S1a In
diana ave-, Room O. Hours, a. m. to 10 p m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
FOR TRADE.

FOR TRADE-Fine residence lot near Fifteenth
street; worth 5000. with $500 mortgage; will
trade for cottage in any good location not worth
more than the equity. Address A. H., care
journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

Bids for the painting Of the interior Of the city
Hospital Will be received until noon, Jan TO- 1899
at the office Of the Board Of Public Health and
Charities Board reserves risht TO reject any and
MI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
DIED.

GiBSON-AIrs. Tycie Wymond Gibson. Nedaes-
day evening at s O'Clock. Funeral notice later
LEUKffART-Eu genia. wife 81 Gottlieb Leuk-
hart. Wednesday Jan. 4, 1882 at 4 p. m, at
residence, 202 North Noble street Funeral viii
take place Friday afternoon at o'clock from
residence, 202 North Noble. and at 2:30 p. from
81. Marys Church, Maryland street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
THE SHkH'S WEALTH

monster fortunes The present
Shah has more diamonds than he knows
what To do with
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FOR SALE-REAL ESTATF.


FOR SALE-Real Estate-No cash needed fine
any one who viii build at and will take
mortgage security at per cent. ON long time
VIII sell cheap for cash. Address A. H., care
Journal
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-17
BURGLARY At ROYALTON
Saloon Broken into
and Goods Taken Mon
day Night.

The saloon of w. !. Broker IN
RoyaltoD was burglarized Monday
night, and a quantity Of liquors and
cigars taken, the estimated value Of
which ia about $25. The Royalton
authorities sent word to Shelf Rider
and County Attorney Lyon, stating
that burglary had been committed
and that ono of the perpetrators han
been caught. Those two officers
went down Tuesday afternoon, and
from Sheriff Rider we learned by
telephone some OF the particulars.
The man arrested for W. crime
lives in Benton county about two
miles distant from ROyalton. His
name ia Kennedy and he has been sus-
picioned of other crimes III similar
nature that have been committed in
that vicinity recently. The evidence
against Kennedy is said to be con-
elusive. He has, In fact, made con-
T. saiOn' acknowledging his guilt to
Sheriff Rider. and also duplicates an
other party, whose name the
sheriff did not deem it advisable to
divulge at present.