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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
HENRY SEVERlN'S ILLNESS.
One of Cfty's Most Prominent Business
Men Very Low.

Henry SEVERN, sr., one of the oldest and
weaithiest business men in the city, is lying
very low at his home, corner of Meridian
and Eleventh streets, and ii is doubtful If he
will recover He is seventy-two years old
and is suffering with an ailment of the kid
neys. His condition caused much alarm
to his family week ago, but he rallied
somewhat until yesterday. when his condi-
ton took turn for the worse. DR.. c. 1.
Fletcher, who is attending him, was asked
at midnight as to his patients condition,
and he replied that he was resting some
what easier. Mr. SEVERN came TO Indian
apolis half a century ago from Ger
many, and for many years has been a prom
inent factor in South Meridian street af-
fairs being at the head of the wholesale
grocery firm of SEVERN, Ostermeyer & Co.
He has been one Of the active men in the
numerous affairs which have done so much
to weld the German element and the Eng
disappearing people of this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
DOerhOefer Buying Up New Albany.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY. Ind, March 15.-Basil
Doerhoefer, of Louisville. has acquired suff1-
Gent property in this city in the past two
years to make him the heaviest real estate
owner here. To-day he closed a deal with
the Union Trust Company Of Indianapolis
administrator of the w. c. De Pauw estate.
for the purchase of two large business
blocks on Pearl street, the price being SO
OO0 He is also negotiating for the purchase
of three other business blocks to cost S40,vp.
His holdings are valued at nearly $l5o,oU.
Mr.. Doerhoefer is a native of this city, but
for years has resided in Louisville and has
become a millionaire in the manufacture OF
tobacco. He believes this city has passed
through its darkest days and is on the verge
of a business boom. Several months ago
he stated he intended TO buy every business
block in the two squares on Pearl, between
Main and Spring streets. If he could secure
options. 1t is reported he may establish a
plug tobacco factory in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Selected His Own Coffin.

The funeral of DR.. John NJ. Dunlap was
held yesterday afternoon at the home OF
his aunt, Mrs. Louisa S. McDougall, No. IL
West North street Rev. ]. A. Milburn con-
Quoted the service and the Masonic lodge
to which DR.. Dunlap belonged had charge
of the burial at Crown Hill. The burial oc-
Cured just as DIR. Dunlap had instructed
Funeral Director Tutewiler, in 1895, ii
should occur. He had selected his own coffin
and had marked his grave on a diagram
of his lot in the cemetery. A few weeks ago
he told Mr.. Tuetwiler that he had had an
inscription carved on the monument and all
that was left to add was the date.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
WILSON MORROW DEAD.
He Was One of Oldest Members of the
County Bar.

Wilson Morrow, one Of the oldest men,
bers of the Indianapolis bar, died at his
home, 40 North Meridian street, at l clock
yesterday afternoon, aged seventy-six. For
about three months he had been in failing
health and since early in January had
given up his practice entirely. Throughout
his illness his condition was not considered
serious until last Sunday, after which time
he failed rapidly.
He was born near Rushville, Oct. H. 1929
was educated at De PAW University, ard
began to practice law at Brookville, leay-
ing there in 1866 to locate in this city. He
was one of the oldest members of the
Meridian-street NJ. +. Church. His wife,
who was a sister of Rev. Thomas A.
Goodwin, died three years ago. He left 10
children except an adopted daughter, Mrs.
Ernest Matthews, of Chicago, who is ex-
pected here to-day TO take charge of the
funeral arrangements.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
THROWN OVER DASHBOARD.
Mrs. HainswOrth Badly Bruised in n
Runaway.

Mrs. Laura Hansworth living at No. 1882
Kenwood avenue, was taken TO the City
Hospital about $50 clock last night suffer
ing from severe injuries. Yesterday after
noon Mrs. Hainsworth came down town in
her carriage 10 do some shopping and de-
cided to make some calls before returning
home. On the way home her driver stopped
street While he was in the store, the horse
started off and Mrs. Hansworth, In trying
10 stop the animal. fell over the dashboard.
When picked up by the hospital ambulance,
she was unconscious. She was badly bruised
about the face, but ii was not thought she
was dangerously injured. She revived after
reaching the hospital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Bitum inOus Operators I'm Session.

Special 70 the Indianapolis JouIhaI
TERRE HAUTE. Ind, March 1.-THE
Indiana bituminous coal operators are meet
ing in Chicago for the purpose OF entering
into an agreement by which the Indiana
product can be sold to better advantage
The meeting was called by President Talley,
of the State Association of Operators.
That there will be an advance In prices at
once there is no doubt and If the proposed
agreement can be made as effective as de-
sired a further advance will be made not
later than Oct. l. AS a rule the yearly con-
tracts for Indiana coal are made to run cur
rent with the wage-scale year. which VIII
begin April /. There is also report that a
bigger combination of the bituminous coai
interests is TO be effected, with j. Pierpont
Morgan at its head, and that Indiana Will
be in 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
POISONED WITH IODINE
PECULIAR DEATH OF Young MRS.
DUNCAN, OF RUssIAvILLE.
Indiana Miners and Operators show
No Disposition tn Settle Wage
Scale-State News.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSSIAVILLE, Ind, March l5.-Mrs.
Alta Newbirk Duncan. recently welded to
DR.. s. o. Duncan, of this city. cied sud-
denly last night. She went with her hus-
band TO Kokomo Monday and consulted DR..
John Ross for SOME slight ailment and sub
mitted to very simple operation, in which
tincture OF iodine was used by local ap2li-
cation. She came home on the afternoon
train and experienced no particular trouble
until very early yesterday morning. DR..
Duncan discovered her face and body had
changed through the night to dull coffee
color, the color of the well-known stain Of
iodine. Every known remedy for counter
acting the effects of iodine WIS used, but
without effect. She grew rapidly worse after
O'Clock and died at p. IN. She was the
daughter of John and Mrs. Newkirk, we'll
known hotel people of SwayZee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
The MiIligans Nearly Burned to Death

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, March 1.-THE home
of Mrs Mary Milligan in Anderson township
was destroyed by fire early this morning
and the family was rescued, half suffocated.
A few minutes more delay and Mrs. MILL
gan with her two children would have been
burned to death. The fire was caused by
Iamps who touched a match to a brush pile
near an clubhouse. A farmer living a half
mile away saw the blaze and ran over 10 the
house. Mrs. Milligan lost all her household
goods, not even saving change of clothing.
The loss on the house is 81 500, with no in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
woodmen of the world.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 1.-THE Wood
men of the World got TO work promptly at
IL o'clock this morning, but beyond the APP
ing OF the reports OF Sovereign Clerk j. 7.
Yates. OF Omaha, and Sovereign Banker
Roose, nothing OF consequence was accom-
noon session one of especial interest.
but little business was transacted except In
the way OF receiving and referring resolu-
tions. The report of Sovereign Clerk Yates
shows that during the year 1888 the death
rate was about seven In every thousand and
this is a small decrease from the records OF
the previous twelve months. The report OF
Sovereign Banker Roose gave the financial
condition OF the order In detail. but was
pear in the report Of Sovereign Commander
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Against Unlicensed Doctors.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, March 15.-Health Omcers
Dale and Powell for the city and county
made out affidavits to-day against Dr. w.
A. Mcconnell, DR.. w. w. Smith. DR.. j. ID.
Lacy, DR.. J. B. Shipley, DR.. b. f. Williams,
DR.. W. H. Mannering of Rigdon and DIR.
d. NJ. Kaufman for practicing without a
license. DIR. w. "A. Mcconnell is a grad
uate of the School of Osteopathy at Kinks
vile, Mo. He returned this afternoon from
Indianapolis where he consulted a graduate
of that school, who has fought successfully
the efforts to prevent his operations in this
State. He says he intends TO stay in Ma
rion until forced TO leave. He became an
osteopath while taking treatment in the san
atorium at Kirksville. The diplomas from
the Kirksville school are not. recognized in
this State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16

OTTAWA, Ontario. March 15.-The fourth
session OF the Parliament of the Dominion
OF Canada begins at noon tomorrow. IL 10
expected 10 be session OF more than usual
interest, the opposition, under the leader
ship OF Sir Charles Upper. having outlined
a series OF attacks on the governments pol
icy regarding the government of the Yukon
country. The governor general, In his
speech from the throne will refer I'm terms
OF regret to the deaths OF Nelson Dingley
and Lord Herschell. members OF the joint
commission. The only legislation OF impor-
lance which will be promised Will be a re-
distribution Of seats bill. or. as the govern
ment calls il, a better rearrangement OK
electoral divisions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
ON A JEWELERS. COMPLAINT
A south Bend Man Suspected of TAX
ing a Diamond.

Yesterday afternoon Patrolman Haley ar
rested man giving the name Of Frank VIII
son and he is locked UP at the police sta
ton upon a charge of grand larceny. 1t
is claimed by Jacob c. Sipe, jeweler,
that Wilson came to his place and asked TO
see some pins. He was shown some worth
in the neighborhood of 800. Wilson finally
decided that he did not wish to pay so
much and purchased one worth about $40.
He left Il deposit and said he would call
yesterday and get 1t. Soon after the trans
action il was discovered that of the
more valuable pins was missing. 1t was
thought that Wilson took ii, and when he
called yesterday an officer was sent for.
Wilson said he was a shoemaker living at
South Bend Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
TRIENNIAL MAIL WEIGHING.
List Of Appointments from Washing
ton Expected Soon.

The triennial mail-weighing, which serves
as a basis on which the government is able
to make postal contracts with the railroad
companies, will begin within the next week
two. The authorities at the Offices of the
Railway Mail Service in this city are daily
expecting a communication from Washing
ton announcing the weigherS for this dis
do the work. 1t takes place every three
years and usually begins the latter part
of March and lasts from thirty TO sixty
days. Weighers are put the mail trains
and at the larger stations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Fifteenth District X. of p.

Special 10 the IndlanapoIis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, March 1.-THE fif-
teenth district gathering of knights of Ply
thias brought 800 visiting knights to this
city to-day. Delegations came from John
son, Shelby and Decatur counties. The bus
mess houses and residences were decorated
with the X of =. colors and the street
parade this afternoon success. The
public meeting in the City Hall was largely
attended. Grand Chancellor John W. Nc
Cardle. of New Richmond, made address,
and Mayor George w. Caldwell made the
welcome address in behalf of the city. Sen
ator w. w. Lambert presided. A secret
session was held late this afternoon and the
district meeting was held at the City Hall
tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Indiana Obituary.

CICERO, Ind, March 15-E. c. Modes.
manager of the Modes turner factory OF this
place. died this evening at Streator, ILL.,, OF
grip. he was en- route to Albuquerque. n.
NJ, to recover his health, but was compelled
to leave the train at Streator.
MONTPELIER, Ind, March 15-Yester-
day afternoon at o'clock Joseph Myers,
one of Montpeliers oldest citizens, died az
his home after several weeks illness. He
was large land owner, on which were
large oil wells.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Article. of INCORPORATION.

The following articles OF incorporation
were yesterday filed with the secretary of
state:
Alexandria. with capital stock of 5000
The Safety Corn Husker and Shredder
Company, amended the incorporation so az
to move from this city to New Castle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Two More Big OIL Wells.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MONTPELIER, Ind, March 1.-Two big
oil wells were struck in this vicinity this
week. One was on the Joseph Myers farm,
four miles north. which is producing 500
barrels daily. The other is on the Rheuben-
hall farm. and Is making $50 barrels. The
bad weather has reduced the work in the
field, but at present there are about III
drilling wells. with Is rigs up and building
This promises TO be the best summer IN the
Indiana field since 1885,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Gen. Harrison chosen President.

The Phi Delta Theta Club Of indianapolis
celebrated the birthday of the founder OF
the fraternity, Rev. DR.. Robert Morrison,
with luncheon at noon yesterday at the
Hotel English cafe. About twenty-five were
present. including alumni of all the seven
chapters of the fraternity in Indiana. AS
president of the club for the coming year
Benjamin Harrison was chosen; as treas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, March 15.-Yesterday
Frederick Wilson. of the fire department.
was bitten on the hand by one OF the city
horses. He suffered intense pain and to-
Day he took a large dose OF morphine TO
ease the pain and IL caused his death I'm a
short time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Slowly Bleeding to Death.

Special 10 The Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE. Ind, March J5-w. J..
Cox, aged thirty-fve, Of the firm Of Cox q
Yanky. manufacturers Of wagon felloes and
spokes, had an internal hemorrhage this
morning from kidney trouble, and his death
has been looked for every hour. Mr.. Cox
came here from New Caste about FIVE years
ago. He is a close friend OF Congressman
James T.. Watson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Lectures at Furnas Place Church.

DR.. C. /. Fletcher delivered lecture on
Egypt" which country he visited several
years ago, to an audience that crowded the
Furnas-place Church last night. He illus
trated it with about 10 stereopticon pic
lures, the negatives for which he took
himself A month ago he lectured at the
same place on Cuba" and the ladies VINO
had charge of the lectures were quite sue
cesssful IN realizing on them for the benefit
OF the church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
ON THHE VERGE OF STRIKE.
Block Coal Miners and Operators Sill
Unable to Agree.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL Ind, March 1.-THE situation
In the block coal field here begins to assume
a serious aspect. meeting OF operators
and miners committee, accompanied by
President Mitchell, Of the miners or
ganization, and Frederick Dfcher. Of the
national committee, met this afternoon, and,
after heated discussion, adjourned with
out accomplishing anything. Another meet
ing will be held tomorrow morning which
will probably determine whether a strike
will be inaugurated or not. Both operators
and miners refuse TO yield a point Mr..
Dilcher said he believed an agreement would
yet be reached.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
waSSOn'S
I'm the
Curtain Dept

Are novelties for spring win.
dow decorations-that add
wonderfully to a room effect
and, best of all, they're
priced so low that you'll
hardly feel the cost of re-dec-
Grating. Among other new
things is great line of dainty
embroidered Organizes print
ed in beautiful designs and
artistic tints-just the thing
for bedroom and sittingroom
curtains. They look like a
SOC or 75c cloth, but, as they
are now selling, the price is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY. Ind, March 15-Clemens
Oeffinger, aged fifteen, was killed this morn
ing by a cavern Of a clay bank. Several
companions escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16

The condition of Rev. L. j. Villers. pastor
of the First Baptist Church. who is i'll at his
home on North Meridian street. was much
improved last night and mis- family felt
greatly encouraged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Stefnnetz n Terror.

Jacob SteinmetZ, a butcher. was fined SIS
in Police Court for drunkenness yesterday
morning The morning before he was fined
the same amount on the same charge This
morning he will be tried for malicious tres
pass His wife said he threatened 10 Kill
her He and his sons have been in the hands
of the police before for lighting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Patrons of Induafry.

TOLEDO, o., March 15-Delegates from
six additional States were seated In the ses-
sion of the Patrons OF Industry of America
to-day The annual report OF the secretary
showed that a cooperative business OF
mutual fire insurance companies have been
organized. Minor reyisions 10 the constitu-
ton We're made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Wrote Her Own Marriage License.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SULLIVAN, Ind. March I5.-Mr. Frank
n. French, druggist Of this city, and Miss
Mabel Dooley were married at noon by
Rev. Wilson Yocum, Of the Christian
Church. Miss Dooley, who is a stenog-
rapher In the county clerks Office, is proba-
bly, the only woman in Indiana who wrote
her own marriage license. She was i'm the
office this morning when Mr.. French came
for his license, which she wrote on his ap-
plicatiOn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Aquatic Club Remnant.

The Aquatic Club held a well-attended
meeting last night and made some changes
in its plans for its houseboat. The club
also adopted pennant, of white with green
stripes. Work will begin on the hull OF the
boat early next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
They Think 1t a "Fake.,

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 15-Terrs
Haute baseball people know nothing about
the proposed state league in which this city
is reported TO be a member, and about which
Anderson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
state Forestry Association.

1.-THE Indiana Forestry Association will
be organized at meeting TO be held this
afternoon at the Commercial Club assembly
room. The associations purpose will be 10
urge the enforcement of the new forestry
mind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Pumn Eactorx Mem.

Several representatives OF pump factories
met yesterday at the Grand Hotel. NJ. c.
Reh. of Toledo, said the meeting was TO
confer as TO their mutual interests. He de-
MED that a trust was contemplated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
l2Hc a yard
The Rug Bargains
This week are bargains In
deed-and are being taken
swift advantage of.
II. P.WaSSOn&C

strewn along the track for several miles
The remains were gathered up in a box and
brought here, where an inquest was held.
He had been engaged in the liquor trade
until week ago, when his place was de-
stroyed by fire
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
COMMUNION CharIes Curry kirIed.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE. Ind. March I5.-Freight
Conductor Charles Curry, of the Pennsyl-
vania Company, fell under his train at Ar
cola to-day and both legs were cut OF at
the hip. He died in a few minutes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
More Thau Heart Trouble.

Yesterday afternoon the Dispensary was
notified that there was woman at Coz
South Illinois street dying from heart dis
ease. The ambulance brought her 10 the
police station. IL was found that she had
been drinking, and IL was thought that she
Was possibly insane. She gave the name OF
Mary Graves. 6f2iz East Market street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Thomas j. Neal Killed by Cars.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
LAPORTE, Ind. March 15-Thomas ].
Neal, of South Bend, was killed by Lake
Shore train near Rolling Prairie, in this
county. early this morning. his body being
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
KING-BRIDGES.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREFNCASTIE Ind March

Special to the IndianapoHs Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, March 15-Miss
Halle Bridges and DR.. Jerome NJ. King
were married this evening at o'clock at
the residence OF the bride by Rev o. p.
Sherout. The bride is a daughter of NJ D.
Bridges cashier of the Central National
Bank. and the groom is young physician.
They will reside here. Mr.. Frank and Miss
Winifred Bridges. Miss Lilly Raglan and Mr.
Fred Newman, of indianapolis. were in at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-16
Note. of the stnge.

Mason Mitchell and the American Bur-
lesquers will continue at the Empire the
rest OF the week.
The Nethersoie advance sale OF seats for
her one performance OF Carmen ar En-
giish's next Monday night Will open this
morning.
Charles Dickson and Harry l. Davenport