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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
WORKS LOAN COMPANIES
JOHN d. RAPP TO BE BROUGHT HERE
FOR FORGERY.
Operated ~ Several Cities-ImpersOn-
ated the Steward of the Dem
sion Hotel.

Captain of Detectives Colbert intends
sending Detectives Gerber and Morgan to
Columbus, o., to look into the case of John
d. Rapp, a young man skilled in the duties
of hotel steward. and also, it is claimed, in
the swindling game. He is held in that
city on the charge of forgery. Rapp, it is
charged, worked three money to loan on
salaries" concerns in this city by represent
ing himself az William Hermann, chef of
the Denson House, and forging his name.
The detectives learned yesterday that the
case against Rapp in Columbus was not as
strong as the one here, and if it be pos
sible they will bring him here for trial on
the forgery charge. Rapp, the detectives
say was peculiarly successful in his line
and procured comfortable sums in Cincin-
natl, Cleveland and Columbus as we'll as in
this city.
He came here last March, called on Man
ager Cullen, of the Denison House, and
presented a letter of recommendation from
the manager of the Russell House. Detroit.
Manager Cullen engaged him as assistant
steward He did his work well and Mr.
Cullen kept him until October, when he Sc
cured more experienced man. When Mr..
Cullen dismissed Rapp he say a scowl on
his face and thought it best to get a re-
ceipt from him for his salary. Rapp gave
the receipt, but a short time afterward
brought suit against the Denison House, al
leging that he had been engaged under con-
tract for a year. The suit came to nothing.
Rapp went to three of the money lending
offices and borrowed money in the name OF
William Hermann. signing notes with his
name. The officers called up Mr.. Cullen and
asked him If William Hermann was good -
MIR. Cullen replied that he certainly was.
and thought no more about the matter,
not suspecting that he was vouehing for
the goodness of Rapp. From one of the
concerns Rapp borrowed $3.50, from an
other $50 and from another SIS. He then
left the city. and when the agents called
on Mr.. Hermann they discovered that their
employers had been robbed by Rapp.
At Cincinnati Rapp represented himself
as Joseph Deidesheimer steward of the Glib
son House. and borrowed S125. The agents
of the loan company found that Deideshei-
mer was all right and Rapp left the city
safely He then went to Columbus, where
he forged the names of Richard Fisher
steward of the Chttenden Hotel. and
Charles Ryder, steward of the Neil House.
TO prOmssOry notes for $40 each. He
turned this trick by changing his make
up between the two visits to the loan
Office. He worked the same scheme sue
cessfully in Cleveland, and the police expect
to hear that loan companies in other cities
lost 10 him. He is Il handsome young man.
we'll dressed and Of polished manner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

The Federation Of Clubs of Lafayette gave
a brilliant entertainment Tuesday evening,
at which Mr.. James Whitcomb Riley was
the guest Of honor. There was a varied and
interesting programme, and a notice Of the
society in the Call says:
1T was very fortunate for Lafayette that
Mr.. Riley is much interested in the clubs
of Indiana and declarations of clubs, for 1t
was altogether due TO this interest that he
was here last evening. He came simply as
guest of the federation, but out OF kind
ness and generosity of heart he consented to
give reading. The audience of last night
and the federation should consider it a
great favor and privilege to have in their
midst Indianas beloved HOosier poet, and to
have him add so greatly to the evening S
entertainment. Every one is familiar with
his poetry and his Hoosier dialect, and now
many can say they have heard his fascinat-
ing Hoosier drawl First he told a story,
with an explanation, of two Forty-niners,
who in later years, one poor, the other rich,
meet The poor one visited the rich one at
his home in Washington. 1t was full of
pathos and simple love of home. In his sec
ond number Mr.. Riley gave Mister, What
Do You Come to Our House so Much ForF
and The COLLINS Il Git You which were
greatly enjoyed and enthusiastically en-
aOrad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
UNIVERSITY CLUBS ANNUAL.
1t VIII BE Held Tonight in the New
Home.

The University Club will elect directors
to-day at its clubhouse, at Meridian and
Michigan streets. Tonight the club will
hold its annual meeting. The house is not
yet furnished but look through it satisfies
one that when it IS thoroughly equipped
the University Club will have handsome
quarters. The house is admirably arranged
for club. 1t has three stories. The front
doors open on a wide hall. On either side
in front are parlors. Half way back is the
stairway. Still farther back are the dining
room, the kitchen and several smaller
rooms. On the second floor there are sew
eral large rooms in front and servants
rooms in the rear The dancing hall is oil
the third floor in front. Behind is another
large room and a lumber room. The floors
are all of hard wood the ceilings are arts
tically decorated and the chandeliers are
elaborate. Some of Mr.. Fletchers turm-
ture was purchased for the club. This in
cludes the dining room furniture, a billiard
table and some library furniture. Some or
the new furniture will be put in to-day for
the meeting. 1t is the intention 10 furnish
the house completely and the dining room
and kitchen will be used. There are TWEEN
ty rooms in the house, including two bath
rooms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
The Taiked-of Logansport Road.

In the County Commissioners Court, yes
terday. a conference was held in relation to
the right of way which the Indianapolis,
Logansport & Frankfort Electric Railway
Company has asked for over the Michigan
road north to the county line The new
company has agreed to accept franchise
giving it the use of the west side of the
Michigan road, since the commissioners
have declined to allow the use of the center
of the highway. The point which the COM
missioners and attorneys for the company
have been unable to settle is the distance
the track should be built from the center
of the highway. The commissioners have
held that the distance should be at least
thirteen and a half feet, while the attor-
neys for the company have proposed eight
feet. This question was talked over yester-
day and the company has about decided to
accept the proposition of the board. In
building its track the railroad company will
ten feet The hill lies north of Bellevue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
Bezenah-Murray Fight Tonight.

The Bezenah-Murray ten-round contest
will occur tonight at the Empire Theater.
Both fighters did several miles of road work
yesterday. The two will weigh in at the
same figures, 1876 pounds. Both are equally
clever, so far as science is concerned it is
claimed, though their style of fighting is
different. No draw will be permitted, and
the referee must decide the man entitled to
the big end of the purse of $780,
Preliminary to the principal event of the
evening there will be three-round goes be-
tween local men and a battle royal and a
barrel fight" The "battle royal will be
among colored boys, and there is one lad
who will be introduced in the fight who has
some clever tricks up his sleeve in this
rough-and-t work. The two princi-
pals will enter the ring at $3.50 o'clock. The
ring is the one used in Cincinnati, and has
been placed in position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
STORY OF FLAG AND GUN.
Letter Sent the Governor by Capt.
Ill. C. Taylor.

Ill. c. Taylor.
The gun which was presented yesterday
is one of the most modern of rapid-fire
Nordenfeldt guns 1t was mounted in the
fighting top of the Infanta Maria Teresa
and was used during the fight The gun is
in perfect condition and has been cleaned
and oiled and the brass parts polished until
they shine On the base of the gun is fas-
tened plate, on which is inscribed: Pre-
scented to the State of Indiana by the Off
GERS and crew of the United States battle
ship Indiana, Captain H. c. Taylor COM
handing This Nordenfeldt machine gun
was taken from the main top of the Spanish
armored cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa after
the capture of that vessel in the naval ac-
ton off Santiago de Cuba July 3, 1898"
The gun is of five barrels, each barrel
one-half inch in diameter, and placed side
by side. The cartridges are fed through a
tube from the top and may be poured in
without regard to position. AT the rear of
the gun, and also on the left side, are
wheels about eight inches in diameter, by
which the gun is moved in any direction.
On the right-hand side is a brass handle,
which is moved backwards and forwards.
Every such motion of this handle withdraws
the shells of the cartridges which have been
fired and places fresh cartridges in posi-
ton. The gun can be nred as rapidly as
this handle can be moved back and forth.
and on each movement all five barrels are
loaded and fred The gun proper is about
two and a half feet high and weighs 450
pounds.
A brief sketch of both gun and flag is
given by Captain Taylor in the following
letter 10 Governor Mount:
"Sir-Feelng that description or brief
history of the trophies which the Navy
Department has allowed this ship TO prevent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

The South Side Turnverein has elected
Henry Victor president; Jacob w. Loeper.
vice president; Fred Werffenbach. sr. re-
cording secretary; Fred Schreiber, CORE
spending secretary, and r. Haug. Michael
Self and Daniel Bernd, trustees. A vote
OF thanks was extended TO President Victor
for his faithful services the last year. Mr..
Nictor's annual report showed the society
IN an excellent condition. Receipts OF the
year were Sl,9sl62 and expenditure 81. 634 a.
leaving cash on hand S4474S In his report
President Victor recalled that the society
had taken the first diploma at the contests
at Danville, Ill Curt Toll. the physical di-
rector, was commended for his excellent
work with the classes. The association
hopes in the near future to begin a new
and permanent clubhouse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
TO PROSECUTE BRAZIL DOCTOR
Charges by State Board of Medical
Registration.

The State Board of Medical Registration
and Examination will to-day issue an atti-
davit against DR.. Jacob B. Oliver, Of Brazil,
for obtaining a license on false pretenses.
About a month ago an affidavit was issued
against him by the board for practicing
without a license, it being insisted that, as
he obtained a license by claiming to be a
graduate of a reputable medical college
when he was not, he did not legally pos
sess one. The court, however, held that the
charge was not a good one and discharged
him and the board will now prosecute him
for obtaining his license on false pretenses.
The following physicians were licensed
yesterday: NJ. G. Parker, Danville; Paul G.
Reitz, Evansville; Fred A. Stokes, Indian
apolis; David e. Mattison, Marion; John f..
Brendell, Indianapolis; Victor V. Bacon,
Waterloo; H. NJ VIM New Albany; ]. d.
Drahood Coal Creek; T. w Moorehead,
Terre Haute: Grant v Newcomer, Elwood;
Charles D. Dick. Elwood; N. t. Bertrand,
City; Lucia M. Masters, Thorntown; a. E.
Goldsmith, Marion John r. Wilson, Prairie
Creek; Frank w. Baker, Miami; Otto
Baumgartner, Rockport; Marie r. Smith,
Orland; Walter p. Mitchell, Greenfield;
John D. Malott, North Grove; George S.
Hollister, Culver; Andrew S. Mercer South
Bend; Harry G. OConnor, Madison; Emory
Newport; w. f. Hills South Bend; John
T. Martin, Fountain; Samuel S: Angel,
Paoli; S. Roscoe Chancellor, Marion; j. J.
Johnson, Martinsville; Thomas II. Make
don, Vincennes; James p. Henderson, HAM
mond; Joseph c. Zeliak Hauostott
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

Mrs Ella NJ. Christy, colored, who was
well known in educational circles of Indi-
ana, died yesterday morning at her home.
1443 Yandes street. She has been connected
with the public schools of this city as in
structor for about fifteen years. and part
of that time she was principal of school No.
40. She has been i'll over a year, and her
death was caused by a complication OF trou-
bles Her husband and two daughters sur
vive her. One of the daughters is a teacher
in the public schools. The funeral is set for
Sunday afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
Slow in Paying vehicle Tax.

Considerable annoyance is felt at the con-
troller's Office over the dilatory incoming of
the vehicle license tax. All licenses of this
character have been due since Jan. l. and
the owners are subject to arrest and fine.
although the department is loath to cause
arrests to be made The number of IL
censes for buggies issued up to yesterday
was 1856; one-horse wagons, 1856; two-horse
wagons, As, and bicycles, 31S. This is far
below the number that ought 10 have been
taken out and unless the delnquents come
to time presently an appeal will be made
to the police to enforce the laws.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

Lucinda NJ. Morton, Administrative of the
estate of Oliver T. Morton yesterday filed
a petition in the Circuit Court asking per-
mission to sell the remainder of Mr.. Nor
toms library to the Indianapolis School
Board for $3.50. The petition was granted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

William spaulding, who was born in Scot
land in 1900, died yesterday at his home,
1923 South Reisner street, of old age. He
came to the United States in 1888, and was
stonecutter by trade. He was married in
1916, and removed to Indiana at that time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

Pawpaw street from Bloyd avenue to Law
renee street
Petitions Filed.
For macadam roadway on Ash street from
Sixteenth street to Twenty first street.
TacOma-Avenue improvements.
z. e. Phillips was given until April Is to
complete the gravel roadway and cement
walks on Tacoma avenue from Tenth street
to Pogue's run.
Engineers Plans Ordered.
For cement walks on the north side Of
Twenty-second street from Bellefontaine
street to the Monon tracks.
For asphalt roadway and cement walks
on Seventeenth street from Central avenue
TO College avenue.
For the bowldering the first alley east of
Waicott street from Ohio to New York
street
FIetcher-Plnce Park.
Park Superintendent Power recommended
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
Tonr OF All Mexico.

Tuesday, Jan. "a, a special vestibuled train
of Pullman compartment, drawing room, IL
brary and dining cars, with the celebrated
open-no-top observation car Chililui, will
leave St. Louis for thirty-seVen days
tour of all Mexico, the longest ever offered
Tickets include all expenses of the entire
trip, railway and sleeping-car fares, meals
in dining car, hotels, carriages, special
street cars, boats, guides and interpreters
There are no extras whatever.
Parties are escorted under the auspices
of the American Tourist Association. Reau
Campbell, general manager, Marquette
Building. Chicago. For maps, circulars, etc.
address G. A. A. Deane, jr., T. p. A. Iron
Mountain route, No. Jackson Place, In
dianapolis, Ind.
Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana. General offices, 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
Lawn Guards, Hitch Posts. Ellis 3, Hell
fenberger. Phone 958. 500 South Senate ave-
nue.
VIM. III. COburn Coal Co.
Anthracite coke and soft COAL Telephone PAS.
Wegman pianos. Carlin & Lennox, E. Mkt. st.
Feed your horse JANESS Dustless Oats.
Fine Cameron Pianos at Wulschner's.
49,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

that portions OF Atlas. Coyner. Centennial
and Bow streets, extending through Fletcher
Place. be vacated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
The Journal

Gives quick results from the
best of the buying pOpuia-
ton. Journal advertisers
are at liberty to call on the
Journal at any time for ad-
writing or ad-suggeStionS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
A Assessments Due.
Pefifinns FiIed.

For gravel roadway and cement walks on
Pawpaw street from Bloyd avenue to Law
..Hr.c
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana. General offices, 20 South Delaware
street Fire. tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
BIG OVATION FOR RILEY
A FEATURE or TROPHIES PREsEN-
TATION AT STATEHOUsE.
Addresses by Admiral Brown and
Lieutenant Elliott for the Bat
tie Ships Crew.

Yesterday morning the State of Indiana
received into her keeping the battle flag of
the man-of-war Indiana and one of the
trophies captured by the battle ship which
bears the States name. Intensely patriotic
were the exercises, and the elimination was
reached whea James Whitcomb Riley re-
cited his latest and by many considered his
masterpiece "Old Glory" AS Mr. Riley
stood with the battle flag of the Indiana
floating over his head and recited the stir
ring lines with feeling and fire. the vast
throng present kept perfect silence, and at
the close such an ovation was given the
author as seldom has been the lot of a poet
to receive.
The exercises were held in the corridor on
the first floor of the Statehouse, and in the
center Of the hall stood the gun taken from
the fighting top Of the Maria Teresa, COW
cred with white cloth. The space immedi-
ately surrounding it was roped in and in
side seats were provided for the members
of both branches of the General Assembly
the State officials and invited guests The
speakers stand was just opposite the Gov
ernor's office. and it was draped with flags
and on the corners stood large palms. High
overhead, across the space from the third
this at the proper time was swung
the battle flag of the Indiana With
out the roped Enclosure stood the vast
throng of people which almost reached
from door to door across the rotunda.
The stairs were crowded, and on the
second and third floors great crowds
pressed around the ratings to look down
from above. On the north side of the third
gallery were the singers and the Indanapo-
lis Military Band under the direction of
Mr.. j. b. Cameron. The large chorus was
lead by Emil Wulschner.
Preceding the formal exercises the band
rendered the overture ''Tancrede," 1.-THE
Stars and Stripes" 1.-THE Blue and the
Gray" and Battery A March," A few mo-
ments before the hour set, 1880, the men,
bers of the House marched down stairs and
occupied seats directly in front of the speak
er's stand Promptly at 1890 the party to
occupy the speakers stand assembled the
steps and in the front row sat Governor
Mount, Lieutenant w. II. Elliott, Admiral
Brown, James Whitcomb Riley, Speaker
LittletOn and Rev. NJ L. Haines. The mem
bers of the Senate were little late in com
them.
Governor Mount called the assemblage to
order and the members of the General As
sembly stood while the invocation was of
Tered by Rev. NJ. L. Haines. He returned
thanks for the Divine watch which has been
Kept over the army and navy and prayed
that we may qualify ourselves to prove
worthy of these blessings. He returned
thanks for the victories won and that peace
has returned, and invoked Divine aid in
greater loyalty to the flag. Following the
prayer and to the accompaniment of the
band, '"The Battle Hymn Of the Republic
was sung Mr.. Frank Taylor sang the
solo and the full chorus and the vast audi
ence Joined in such a power of song as to
make it almost impossible for the band to
be heard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

Lawn Guards, Hitch Posts Ellis & Hell
fenberger Phone 958. 500 South Senate ave-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
PIANOS
AT
Factory Prices.

1t will pay you to examine our Pianos
and get our prices and terms. AS we man
ufacture all of our Pianos, we can, in SELL
ing you one, save you the middleman's
profit, giving you the beneft of buying
direct. We are in position to satisfy any
one DESTROYS of purchasing Piano, all we
ask is a thorough inspection of our instru-
ments, prices and terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

VIM. III. COburn Coal Co.
Anthracite coke and soft coal. Telephone 2445.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14

Fine Cameron Pianos at wulschner's.
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Wegman pianos. Carlin & Lennox, E. Mkt. ST.
Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-24
CURIOUS PORTO RICAN CUSTOMS. ,
A FUNERAL WITH RENTED COFFIN.
From The Washington Star.

FUNERAL WITH A RENTED COFFIN
From The Washington Star
Porto Rico is all very beautiful and interesting"
said Miss Emma Lane. a Washington young
interior Of the island "but some Of the customs of
the people down there are calculated TO jar upon
almost as barbarous as those Of which one reads
as prevailing In Siam. | was an involuntary wit,
ness of a number of Porto Rican burials, and |
would give something were ape to dispense WIN
the memory OF them the c4rtege 2i one very oI9
four young and very extensively clad boys.
They carried the coffin on two long poles. There
was no lid % the coffin and the body borne
through the streets exposed 10 the rays OF the sun.
I need not say that II made, ghastly sight. this
'cortege' When the boy pallbearers arrived at the
cemetery the grave digger took matters IN hand,
ground without the coffin. for in Porto Rico espe-
cially in the interior, collins are rarely sold out
right thew are simply rented out by the under:
takers and they not devised at all 10 be placed
In the ground. Not alone that but even the ground
ods and il the rental OF plots is not promptly paid
the bodies are simply removed from the cemeteries
While the Porto Ricans kindly and hos
ptable their ignorance is great and their credullty
is almost beyond belief. For example; The Porto
Ricans were told by the Spanish soldiers. before
The landing OF the Of th2[ the Ened
were cannibals of the deepest aye; Inc P2or t9lks
human beings pathetic. There are places in
amerlcans belong to a two-headed species OF the
human family A little girl in Mantt examined
rr,,'ai Sba Hnallv edged up to m. and asked me
in childish Spanish where kept the other one
Other whatr | asked her.
Your other head she replied. and I AZ length
succeeded in convincing the little one that | had
no supertluous No. 2 head concealed anywhere
''In a number Of the small inland places where
7 visited | was the first American woman the ma
tlves had ever seem and distinct curiosity
10 them They followed me about In embarrassing
droves calling me America. Throughout the Island
the natives are crazy 70 learn English wherefore
! don't blame them a great deal. for the language
they now speak Is only 10 be called Spanish by
courtesy II IS the most extraordinary tumble o.
Spanish. Indian. Africanese and Portuguese imag-
Unable 7 speak. of course Of the Datois OF the
inferior people. The high class Porto Ricans speak.
probably a purer article OF Spanish than the Span.
iards themselves-the old, uncontaminated Spanish"