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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
MRS. ROMHILT'S SLAYER
WANTS TO PLEAD GUILTY AND TAKE
AN INDETERMINATE SENTENCE.
Family of the Dead Woman Anxious
to Avoid the NOtoriety of q
Criminal Court Trial.

A proposition has been made to the State
in behalf of Fritz Hicks. who murdered
Mrs. Josephine Romhilt at the Illinois
House last winter. Since the tragedy Hicks
has been in Jail awaiting trial. 1t is now
proposed tina If the State will let him off
with a sentence for manslaughter he will
plead guilty. This proposition was made to
States Attorney Pugh several days ago by
Attorney Span, and he declined to consider
il. Later the matter was talked over by the
family of Mrs. Romhilt. William Essmann,
superintendent of the workhouse, is a
brother Of Mrs. Romhilt, and he said last
night that he had discussed Attorney
SPANS proposition with his mother and
Mrs. Romhilt's SON. and they were disposed
to accept 1t. Mr.. Essmann expressed him.
self as being in favor of allowing Hicks to
plead guilty and take the sentence proposed.
IN fact, Mr.. Essman said the family would
urge the States attorney to allow the case
to take this course.
Hicks was indicted for murder in the first
degree and If convicted under this charge
could not expect anything less than a life
sentence. Should he be allowed to plead
guilty to manslaughter his case would come
under the indeterminate law and he would
receive a sentence Of from two to twenty
one years. With good behavior he would
have ar opportunity of being paroled after
serving two years in prison. This fact has
been considered by the family of the muir
dered woman. Mr.. Essmann said the family
would consent TO an indeterminate sentence
for Hicks because it would prevent the no.
toriety of a Criminal Court trial, which is
particularly dreaded by the mother of Mrs.
Romhilt. The. tragedy was a severe shock
to her and she has been greatly worried
over the approaching trial. Artie Romhilt,
the son of the dead woman, is also anxious
that his mothers name shall not be dragged
into court. The daughter. Gertrude. is not
here at this time.
Attorney Spaan som time ago announced
that he proposed to take a change of venue.
This was a few days before he made the
proposition to have Hicks plead guilty. The
attorney has said that he expected to show
that Hicks killed Mrs. Romhill while de-
Tending his own life. Hicks, a day or two
after his arrest, said he did not fire the only
shots that were heard that night by people
at the Illinois House. Mrs. Romhilt lived
her brother that her trouble with Hicks had
come about through his attentions TO her
daughter, Gertrude. She objected TO the
young girl going about with Hicks and he
became angry because of this.
States Attorney Pugh says he believes
Hicks should be prosecuted on the murder
charge and he has been making prepara-
tions to appear in the case wherever 1t
should be sent for trial. The relatives of
the dead woman. however. will oppose a
trial and an interview Will probably be had
with the prosecutor to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
TO REMAIN IDLE
PRESIDENT KAHN, OF ALEXANDRIA,
FIRM WITH THE GOVERNOR.
Will Never Start Up with Union Labor
~-Gompers's Advice to
the Men.

President Kann, Of the Alexandria plate
glass works, was in the city for a few mo-
ments yesterday afternoon, having come
here to call on Governor Mount. The inter-
view was brief as the Governor was about
to start for the Union Station. Mr.. Kann
Informed him that lie appreciated his efforts
towards a solution of the trouble, but that
he could not agree TO his plan and he would
not recede from his position against the en-
ployment Of union labor. He stated thai he
had no disposition and no intention OF doing
anything which might cause a disturbance
in the State or OF violating the law in any
respect and that he would make no attempt
TO start his plant until 1t was evident he
could do so without creating trouble. Until
such a time should arrive. he said. the plant
will remain idle. although he desires 20 have
1t in operation, but he will let 1t stand Idle
for all time before he will start it with union
men.
Governor Mount expressed his regret that
no agreement could be reached, which would
insure starting the plant. and the interview
was then over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
The Bicycles for the Police.

At its meeting Friday the Board of Safety
will take final action on the purchasing of
the six new bicycles for the ounted police.
The board has been holding off from MAX
ing the purchase until Mayor Taggart
signed the ordinance appropriating the
necessary funds. The mayor signed the
ordinance yesterday afternoon. and the only
thing left for the board TO do is to decide
upon the make of wheel, a rather difficult
matter, however. after reading all the
~voluminous bicycle literature that the board
has received. Secretary Davis says there
is sure to be a great deal of disap-
pointrnent. as every bicycle dealer in town
Is confident that his make of wheel will be
selected. Mayor Taggart also signed the
ordinances yesterday appropriating $4,000
for improving the lot east of the market
house, S,1Oo for the purchase of a small
addition to Garfield Park and $500 to pay
the expenses attending the proper observ-
ance of Memorial day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
Gompers Speaks at Alexandria.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA. Ind. April 25.-Samuel
Gompers, president of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor. arrived here at noon to-day
and was met by a committee of the plate
glass workers union and escorted to the
hotel. After dinner he held a conference
with the executive committee, and the true
situation was laid before him.. He expressed
himself as we'll pleased with the manner in
which the strike has been conducted. Mr..
Gompers telephoned to the Office OF the
Plate Glass Company and asked for Mr..
Kann or any of the officials who might be
there. The only officer present was Mr..
Elliott. the superintendent, who stated that
he had no authority to offer any plan of
settlement, other than has been offered,
and that the whole matter rests with Mr..
Kann.
Later, Mr.. Gompers spoke to a general
meeting of the union. and urged them, above
all other things, TO maintain their union, as
IL is the only right the laborer has. He also
said the Federation of Labor would give
them all the assistance in their power. Mr..
GomperS spoke again tonight to a public
gathering of the citizens and labor men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

mlttee will use 1t to advertise the state
convention 10 be held in Richmond from
Nov. 80 TO Dec. 5, having ten thousand
copies issued each month for distribution
In the homes of the State. The master of
transportation, Charles \. Vinnedge, pre-
scented a number Of representatives of the
different railroads to the committee, who
offered Inducements for their lines to be
chosen by the committee as the official
route to the international convention, which
is 10 be held I'm Detroit July TO 10. owing
TO the fact that there is no direct route
from this city to Detroit several questions
could not be answered and the final choice
was left to a committee. which consists of
the president, the master of transportation
and the state secretary. The decision will
be made public in a few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
SOUTHERN INSANE HOSPITAL.
Trustees Here to submit Plans for n
New Addition.

DR.. G.. c. Mason and Charles G.. Sefrit,
of the Southern Indiana Hospital for the
Insane, are at the Denison. The purpose
of their visit is to submit to the Governor
for his inspection the plans and specihca-
tons for the addition TO this hospital that
is to be built this summer. as provided for
at the last session of the Legislature. The
pi proposed addition will cost about SAC, 900.
and will accommodate 132 women patients.
The building will be three stories high. and
INTELLECTUALLY will conform to the present
buildings. The contract for the construc-
ton will be let by the board Of trustees on
May 9. The southern hospital is situated
four miles from the city of Evansville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
THE INDIANAPOLIS FIRE In.
SURANCE COMPANY


CAPITAL .$2OO,OoO
SURPLUS $lOO,oOO
DIRECTORS.
John H. Holiday, President Union Trust Com
Joseph T. Elliott, President Marion Trust Com
pany.
Edward B. Porter. Cashier Indiana National
Bank.
Charles Latham. Cashier of Fletcher National
Bank.
Charles E.. Coffin, of c. E. Coffin & Co. insur-
ance. and real estate agents, established 1867.
A. A. Barnes, proprietor Udel Noodenware
Company.
Winfield Miller. financial correspondent Con-
necticut Mutual Life Insurance Company.
G.. A. Schnull, of Schnull & Co., wholesale gro
GERS.
John NJ. Spann. of Spann & Co., insurance and
real estate agents, established 1859.
DIT. II. c. Martin, editor Rough Notes, insur-
ance journal.
Charles N. Thompson. Of Carson e. Thompson,
attorneys. established 1856.
Alfred +. Potts, of Crifiths g. Potts, attorneys,
established 1877.
President-John ii. Holiday.
First Vice Observation-Disclosures z. Coffin.
Second Vice overwhelmingly Miller.
Treasurer-Edward II. Porter.
Secretary-John NJ. Spann.
Attorney-Charles n. Thompson.
The advance subscriptions received for this
stock indicate a widespread interest in the enter
prise and insure its success. Stock is being placed
throughout the State among insurance agents.
bankers. building and loan secretaries and others
who will be influential in securing good business
for the company.
Write for prospectus and address all
cations to GRIFFITHS e. POTTS. Attorneys.
Lemcke Building, Indianapolis, who have in
charge the organization and promotion OF the
company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
Holy Cross Church Baznar.

Large crowds yesterday attended the
bazaar at Tomlinson Hall. which is given
by the Holy Cross Church. The sales at the
booths were very satisfactory and the bust
ness mems lunch, from IL to 2. was particu-
larry we'll p~atronized. In the evening an
exhibition drill was given by the Boys
Father Mathew Brigade. The bazaar will
be continued throughout the week and
lunch will be served every day. Tonight
will be given UP to the Y. NJ. l..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
A COHCHMAN HURT.
Driving Mrs. &. II. Kings Horse,
Which Became UnmanageabIe.

Yesterday afternoon while Mrs. c. B.
King was being driven down town in her
carriage the horse suddenly became fright
ened. and rearing TO one side Of the street
at the corner Of Pennsylvania and Six
teenth. dashed the carriage against a hitch
Ing post. The colored coachman, a
San iers. was thrown violently to the ground
and his right arm was broken. Mrs. King.
although thrown from the vehicle, escaped
uninJurCd. The coachman was taken i'm the
Cisy Disrensary ambulance to the King
residence. 2l4 North Transatlantic street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
Showing the Mayer Chapel.

The Women's Aid Society of Mayer
Chapel, OF which Mrs. Michaelis is the presi-
dent. gave a reception yesterday afternoon
TO show the new building, which is arranged
for the kindergarten. There is a large kim
dergarten room and four rooms for the do
mestic training school. Mrs. Baker. with
several Of the teachers, was present and be-
side the kindergarten and domestic work
shown, the teachers gave an informal pro-
gramme of music. Spring flowers decorated
the rooms ard Froebel's birthday was cele-
brated with songs and exercises.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

Will Kip, a son of Robert Kipp, OF this
city, has returned from service In Cuba.
where he was a member Of the Second
Louisiana Volunteers. He was at FL Paso,
Tex. when the war came on and Joined the
louisiana regiment at New Orleans. He
says the returning soldiers are IN love with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
Bridge Meeting Postponed.

The meeting to have been held at Hof-
mann's Hall. on South Meridian street, last
night, in the interests of the movement to
procure a bridge across the river at Ray
street, was postponed on account of the in
ability Of several leading South-side citizens
to be present. The meeting will be held later
in the week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

Orlando NJ. Packard. former national
hank examiner for Indiana. who resigned
that position March l6. having served the
last six years under Controllers Eckels and
Dawes, was yesterday elected a director
and vice president OF the Capital National
Bank Mr.. Packard viii Immediately begin
active service in his new position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
sLAYING THE FOUNDATIONS
A GREAT COMPANY"

Notice is hereby given, as required by law, that
on the 9Th day OF May, 1899. the undersigned will
open books and receive and superintend the SUBJ
scriptions to stock of the indianapolis Fire Insur-
Company and the Marion Trust Company. in the
city of Indianapolis.
JOHN II. HOLIDAY
JOSEPH 7: ELLIOTT. Commissioner.
WINFIELD
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
FOUR COUNTY BRIDGES.
Bids to BE Opened To-Day for One
Over Little Eagle Creek.

The County Commissioners are getting
ready to build four new iron bridges in the
county. To-day bids will be opened for the
one TO be constructed at Little Eagle creek
and Michigan street. Other bridges will be
erected across Grassy creek, on the Brook
Vile road; at Bear creek and the Churchman
pike and at Crooked creek and the Cline
gravel road.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

the entire city Of Savannah. Ca, where they
were mustered out. and that a number of
the Northern men have married Savannah
girls, intending 10 make their homes in tie
Georgia city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
CINCINNATI
One Dollar.
Win C.. III. & D..
Auril 30.

Via c., III. & D.,
Sunday, April 80.
Special train stopping only at Rushville.
Connersville and Hamilton, leaves 7:15 a.
m. Returning leaves Cincinnati $50 d. m.
Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General offices. 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
Insure with Indiana Insurance Co., 143 z.
Market street. Fire, Tornado and Explosion.
Fire Escapes. Ellis & Helfenberger, 36S
South Senate avenue.
Feed your horse ANE Dustless Oats.
Gas engines. Parkhurst Bros. & Co., go Ky. ave.
Pease Pianos. Carlin & Lennox. 9 E. Market st.
Wedding invitations. VIM. s. Garfield. IS Va. ave.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

Insure with ndian Insurance Co., 143
Market street. Fire, Tornado and Explosion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

Fire Escapes. Ellis & Helfenberger, 9
South Senate went
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26
Folding
Cameras

A new line for '99; finely fin
ished in all their parts-niue diff
ferent styles and sizes. Prices
range from $3.50 upwards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

They buy il TO see what IS go
ing on i'm the world, and what
is going on in your store. IL
will pay you to tell them
about 1t. >.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-26

Wedding invitations. VIM. s. Garfield. IS Va. ave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14

dealing with politics or political methods
 These trusts and combines are concentrating the tremendous pow CT ot accommodating wealth in die tating prices, even os the sheer ne cessities of lifei in controlling sup ply to increase demand; in absorb ing the business of, or dictating to every retail dealer and purchaser their buying rates,
 It is a terrible menace to free in- stitutions, this irsatiate greed of gold. It is deadly anaeonda that is enfolding honest industry in o~der to feast on it's life-blo and make slaves of it's devotees. They will eventually turn on the power ful serpent and rend and tear it with the frenzy of despair.
 The States and the National gov
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14

The Conway Log Cabin, referring lo the fact that Senator Jones' mal- ady has been diagnosed as pseudo angina pectoris, wants to know if somebody can tell what "ails' the Senator As near as we can make St out, the Arkansas Senator has been periodically smoking Coin Harvey cigars aud they have about Knocked him out-Helena World,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
He Means We'll

An enterprising native shopkeeper in Santiago displays over great heap of headgear the sign, "These hats are yirtuous." It appears that in search ing his dictionary for an English rem dering of the Spanish word 'bueno' fgood) he selected "virtuous" as being fhe most. elegant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
 As ID CIRCULATION

The ba.ly GRAPHIC has nearly double the afS5aatiah of any other Pine Bluff dgtly newspaper. and the Daily and semi-Weekly GaAPHIe have d combined circulation larger than that of any other Pine Bluff daily CT eklg newspaper A lvertisements accept q 8n tbsE guarantee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14

Editor j. B. Wood of the Marian aa Courier, introduced the resolu- Foa extending the session of the Legislature. The average country sditor even Is able to appreciate a good thing when he sees it. Jones' horo Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
HE GOT A LIGHT.
And Was Surprised to Learn Who Gave
 It to Him.

Auu " aS CuIDTASS0 bO 6<GdIh " hO OttfS
 It to Him.
 A member of General Miles staff tells of an incident down at Tampa before the departure of the troops for Santiago. He was standing in the office of the Tampa Bay hotel one even- ing, dressed in plain business suit and smoking a cigar, when a tall, raw boned private from the Fifth Mary land regiment strolled up to him and said:
 Say, partner, give us a light"
 The gentleman addressed put his hand in his pocket, drew out q silver case, took a match from it, struck fire and handed it politely to the soldier who thanked him and lighted his cigar.
 The encounter was witnessed by the porter of the hotel, who watched his chance and said to the soldier:
 "Who was that man that gave you the match?"
 q don't know, except that he's a gentleman" returned the Maryland boy.
 "Well. I'll tell you who he is," said the porter, land you won't feel so big when you know. it was Gen. Miles,"
 ''The devil it was!" was the response, as the soldier walked off in chagrin. Awaiting his opportunity he stepped up to the general with a salute, and said:
 General, I have to apologize for what may have seemed to you an im- pertinence. But I had never seen you before, and you wore nothing to indi- cate your rank, so I took the liberty of addressing you as I would any strang- CT, and hope you will excuse me for it."
 Don't let that worry you" said Gen. Miles. T was q private soldier once myself"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14

cutting through them becomes difficult but instead they are made simply of pipes forming part of a high pressure water system. Should any of these pipes be severed the water escapes and quickly gives warning of the break.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14

ernment should destroy this insid- ious foe to liberty, before it reaches the pinnacle of imperialism. New York, Chicago and New Jersey are the ct beds that give birth to it's increasing power II Shreveport Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
A caternlllnr,s Sight.

A French scientist says caterpillar cannot see more than two-ifths of an inch ahead. The hairs on the body are said to be of as much use as it's eyes in letting it know what is going on around.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
Cost of Crime.

Crime costs London more than $7,500,000 a year, over $60O0,00O of which goes to the Metropolitan police This amounts to something like $150 per head of London's population for their sins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
SFHECHs

About one hundred years ago the use of starch for stiffening the frills round the neck was considered highly repre- hensible, if not positively sinful
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
Grentness.

A great mans greatness is never sc apparent as when he lets smaller mer go ahead of him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14

Entered at the Post-ofIiee at Pine Bluff. Ark. .asseeoad-elass smailmatter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
The Mepace of Trusts.

Trusts are fol ming in all the great manufacturing industries, as we'll as dealings in every actual necessity for human life ard comfort. The capital stock of these huge combines mount into the tens aud hundreds 8I millions.
 The government officials are too snpine, designing or ambitious to seize with the iron grasp of the law these robber concerns and strangle them. Thelr agents invade, under fhe name of lobbyists, the halls of legislatures and Congress, and smirch, stain and befoul the names of th1se interested with the welfare and sacred rights of the people. They virtually dictate, by purchase and corruption, the legislation of ahe land. IL is barter and trade, buy and sell
 The results are seen i'd disgrace ful scandals; in unprecedented pro- digalitY and extravaganza; in the indifference of the w-makers to ahe pubic veal in the mad scramble of politicians for place, preference and power; in the increasing tide of corruption invading the ranks of  She masses and teaching dishonor, robbery and theft; in the despolia- sion of the ballot-boxes in bur. roaghe, villages, towns, cities and States in the younger generations being taught that virtue, truth aud manhood, integrity and fairness are lost traits of human character when
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
 Lnnaan,a CoaI.

The amount of coal brought to Lon don by rail and canal every year is well oyer 5000, 900 tons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
Flo Bfayor5

Acting upon what have been led to be- heFe is the wish of majority of the citizen taxpayers of this city, Thereby announce myself as candidate for recollection to the office of Mayor, at the ensuing municipal etection April l lS9g Douglas C, Beli.Aa
 Ne are authorized 10 announce MT. W E. Alexander as q candidate fer Mayor of the sitF9f Pine BIaH at the ensuing city elec-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
FeW Foreigners.

The proportion of foreigners to Eng. fish in England is about 1 in 250
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
For Police Judge.

Ne ara authorized to announce MR. T HlYE BROWN as a candidate for re. electIea gs Police Judge of the city of Pine Bluff at 8he ensuing municipal election. ..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
Water Tubes for Jail Bars.

A water-tube jail is one of tae latest achievements of Yankee ingenuity. It is no longer necessary to make the prison bars so heavy and hard that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For City Treasnrer.

The Graphic is authorized to announce MR. BAD NJ TONEY as a candidate for City Treasurer at the ensuing municipal election.
 The Graphic is authorized Ito announce MF Hugh F. Westbrook. as a eandidaf9 for reelection to the office Of City Treasurer, at ahe ensuing municipal election, Tuesday. Apnl4,