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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24

the highest number OF strikes in the season
could not be awarded, as a revision ~ The
standings shows hat Schlake and Sehwar.z
are tie for that honor. IL has not been de-
cided how 10 award this prize as yer. The
club prizes for second and third places could
not be awarded. as the Calumets. Stars and
Oneidas are tie for this place These three
clubs will roll off the tie next Wednesday
evening at the Independent Turner S.ley-.
s.. the Stars. The individual prizes awarded
ed were: Club winning the greatest lumber
of games, SIS. the Columbias: club making
the greatest number OF pins curing the tour
nament, $50 the Columbias; CLIO making
the greatest number OF pms IN one game.
s., the Stars. The individual prizes AVA Ged
were: First highest average for the se3sCG.
inkstand. Allen. of the )neidas; second hIsh-
est average, fishing rod and reel, Sch'ake,
of the Columbias: third hShes- average.
one hundred fine cigars. Noting, OF tao g.
lumbias: fourth highest averasa, gold zen
kimmel. of the Columbias; fifth highest av-
erage, pair of shoes. Schwartz, of the Onei-
das; sixth highest average, large stein.
Stick, of the Stars; highest score in one
game. ball and bag, Dunnmeyer, of the
Oneidas; seventh highest average, silk UNI
brella. Knox, of the Columbas: eighth high
est average, hat, Sachs, of the Stars; ninth
highest average sweater. Michaelis. or the
Stars; tenth highest average, box OF cigars,
Brinkmeyer. of the Columbus.
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NO SCHEDULE ADOPTED
WESTERN LEAGUE MAGNATEs STILL
WORRYING OVER THE PROBLEM.
Much Depends ON the Action of the
National League-The indianapolis
Sunday Ball Question.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. March 2S.-The
Western League baseball schedule. which it
was expected would be given out tonight,
has not yet received its final framing. and
will not be made public until tomorrow
evening at the earliest. The magnates did
not get together at all to-day, there being
no business to transact until the final
schedule is submitted for adoption. Though
President Ban Johnson came TO Milwaukee
with several schedules in his pockets, the
ball men seem to have been unable 10 agree
on any one OF them, and after yesterdays
protracted meeting ii became necessary TO
frame an almost entirely new table of dates.
Mr.. johnson has been working to-day on
the problem and expects to have IL ready to
submit at to-morrow's meeting.
Possibly the Western Leaguers are hold
ing off TO see what comes of the National
League schedule meeting at New York to-
morrow. If at that meeting IL is decided 10
drop Cleveland from the circuit the Western
League magnates can save the calling of
another meeting by adopting a schedule
while in this city to suit Cleveland instead
of Columbus. as if the schedule is made To
take i'm Columbus and later on that club is
transferred 10 the Forest City, practically a
new schedule will have to be made.
1t was reported here yesterday that In
dianapolis was scheduled for Sunday games.
but to what extent was not stated. 1t is
thought that the attempt will be made TO
play Sunday ball in view of the apparent
apathy of the authorities. The test case is
now in the Supreme Court, where it will
likely remain for some time.
1t was stated yesterday that President
Colt had committed himself on the question
of Indianapolis building a new park next
year
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SLOAN DOING BETTER.
Lands GrOdnO Even with Crestfalien
in Race for Liverpool Cup.

LONDON, March 23.-At the first days
racing of the Liverpool spring meeting to-
day, Lord William Beresford's four-year-
old chestnut colt Grodno. by Gamn. out of
Georgiana, ridden by Tod Sloan, and Lord
Derbys five-year-old chestnut gelding
Crestfallen, by Ocean Wave, out of Dolores,
ran dead heat for the Liverpool spring
cup and divided the stakes. Mr.. Fairiess
four-year-o bay colt Chubb, by Chilling
ton out of Stocklock. was third. Nine
horses ran. The race was one of the most
interesting events at Aintree for a long time
past. Tod Sloan on Grodno and Sam Loates
Crestfallen both rode splendidly- IsoateS
brought Crestfallen up at the last stride.
Grodno did not get away well. but led TO
the first turn, when the colt was headed by
Chubb. AT the mile post Grodno resumed
the lead, but at the distance Chubb was
again in front. Grodno. however, again
pushed to the front, and then Crestfallen
sprang forward and most exciting finish
resulted, Chubb being only short mead
behind the dead heaters. This race Is for
a cup, value 500 sovereigns, 80 sovereigns
in plate or the whole in specie at the option
of the winner, handicap for three-year-
olds and upwards. The betting was 10 2
against Grodno.
The Union Jack stakes were won by w
f. Oakley's chestnut colt Doddington. by
ST. Angelo, out of Flint. Lord Dunraven
bay colt Inorganic, by Ben dor, out or
Molly Morgan, with Sloan i'm the saddle
was unplaced. Seven horses ran over the
course, distance of one mile. The betting
was to / against Inorganic.
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MURBARGER WON EASILY.
The Conditions of His Last Match with
AGamsOn Reversed.

AGamsOn Reversed.
A great crowd thronged the Empire
Theater last night, attracted by the Adam
son-Murbarger wrestling match. Special in
terest attached TO the match because of
previous meeting, in December, which was
won by Adamson who threw his opponent
with ease. but there was also considerable
speculation because notwithstanding Adam
sons former victory. Murbarger ruled the
favorte in betting circles and even after
the men showed on the mat there was no
scarcity on part of the local people to
wager on their favorite. Frank Gehle, of
Piqua. o., accepted as referee. From
the first Murbarger showed a vast improve
ment in form. handling himself more quick
ly and grasping opportunities with vim and
Nigor. His superior strength showed to
marked advantage The wrestling was fast
and spirited throughout the first bout. with
Murbarger the aggressor. but Adamson ex-
hibited remarkable skill in breaking out of
several extremely dangerous positions. He
broke In succession an arm and halfNelson
hold and also three crotch and half-Nel-
sons, Murbarger holding the last one fully
five minutes before Adamson wriggled loose
with head spin. Several times Murbarger
lifted Adamson bodily from the mat and
tempted TO force both shoulders down He
finally caught him with a reverse half-Nel-
son. forcing Adamson to succumb from pure
i"1.iN cAho uSblOi, NiEiiiiS lit llfSl 1dll
in nineteen minutes
The second bout was scarce begun before
it was over. Murbarger secured a body and
a half Nelson and dropped Adamson 10 the
floor without himself leaving his feet 1t
was done so quickly that not even Muir
barger realized ii was a fall and after the
refree had decided 1t was i'm his favor he
insisted that it was foul and offered to
waive all claim and give AdamsOn another
chance a Murharger's friends. however.
dragged MN OH the stage and the curtain
was rung down. According to the announced
terms 500 purse and the house receipts
went TO the winner. The second fall was
of but two minutes duration. Afterwa rJs
Murbarger offered to wrestle any man i'm
the country In his class for any amount
not exceeding $1,000. 1t is very likely that
Adamson will demand another chance ar
Murbarger
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Favor. Present Postofiice Site.

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
The business men of Indianapolis cannot
but feel the most important question before
us at the present time is the location of the
government building. In the consideration of
its location the most important feature is,
which will accommodate the largest number
of citizens, and expedite its business inter-
ests, for it Is not a question of beautifying
the city with its architecture, or of its ele-
walton. but what will add most TO the ad-
vancement of its business interests, which
location is the most central. so that IL can
be reached by those who have the greatest
amount of business to transact. We can
scarcely hope for much of an increase OF
the population of an inland city. no matter
how much we may claim for the fertility
OF soil of our great State. or OF our being
the railroad center of the United States, for
the time being, which will soon be removed
TO st. Louis. by natural facts winch exist.
We know that our business interests will
continue TO develop, and that. In the course
of twenty years, our wealth Will naturally
double and that the present location OF the
pcstoffice building will best accommodate
our business interests. Let US, then, lay
aside all questions of sentiment in regard
to location and recommend the government
officials 70 build where they have SO wisely
located in former years and not disturb the
business interests of the city. This would
end all jealousies thai would arise should
any change of location be made. The city
was most beautifully and wisely laid out
the Circle. with its unsurpassed monument,
and the Statehouse wisely located: Univer-
sity Park. with its church spires rising from
every corner; the hotels and office buildings
located with regard 10 ready access 10 pos
tai and other government business: the
courthouse City Hall and central connec-
tions of street-raiway lines, built with the
one idea of eliminating near the one great
central pulse of all business interests, to-
wit. the postoffice, the great heart which
feeds the veins and arteries of all business
and all communications with the world out
side OF immediate environments. Let
we'll enough alone. Add the one-quarter OF
a square lying just east of the present site
of the postoffice, serve the entire population
best and save any and all heart aches or
jealousies NJ. V. MGILLIARD
IudfananoifS March %
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Sentence of Six Months and 800 Fine
for Murderous Deed.

One of the heaviest fines ever imposed
in the Criminal Court of this county was
yesterday assessed against Charles Short
ridge, who was arraigned on the charge of
assault and battery with intent to kill His
victim was Kate Johnson, young woman
living at 40S East Ohio street. Shortridge
assaulted her Saturday evening, March
4. By agreement he was fined 500 and sent
TO the workhouse for six months.
Shortridge is about thirty-five years of
age and was en- the police force under
Superintendent Powell. Since his retirement
from the force he has been employed as
railway fireman He knew Kate Johnson at
New Lisbon Ind, eight years ago, and they
were sweethearts. They fell out, however.
and she married another man. Several
years afterward, however, she and her hus-
band separated and she came TO this city to
live. Here she met Shortridge again and
they became friendly. chortridge was de-
voted to her, but she dismissed him because
he drank. He was trying TO get her TO re-
ceive him again when the assault was COM
mitted. The young woman was employed
at the Indiana bicycle works, and on Sat
urday, March 4. went home early in the
afternoon Shortrioge, slightly under the in
fiuence of liquor, called TO see her and was
admitted to her room They talked over
their affairs and she 1ntimated that he was
annoying her. He started to leave the room
You'll kiss me goodbye. won't you2" he
asked.
mo. won't do that she replied.
'Oh, / guess you will" he said. and he
placed his arm about her neck, drawing
her head TO his shoulder. Instead of kissing
her he slashed her throat with knife He
then deliberately left the room and the
house. The young woman was taken to the
City Hospital and the physicians were able
to save her life.
She appeared in court yesterday and ex-
pressed great anxiety lest Shortrldge should
get of with light sentence AS soon as he
was brought into court Shortridge an
nounced through his attorney that he would
plead guilty if he could get off with years
Imprisonment in the workhouse. States At
torney Pugh declined to discuss such a
proposition. Shortridge appeared to have Il
dread of the state prison, and finally con-
scented to enter "a plea of guilty and take
the punishment proposed by the state. This
will keep him confined about three years.
Had he been tried by jury and found guilty
the penalty would have been from two TO
fourteen years in prison. AT the end of two
years with good conduct. Shortridge would
have probably been turned out The state =
attorney took this fact into consideration
In cOnSenting to workhouse sentence.
Judge Afford warned Shortridge that a the
en- Of his term he is not TO modest. the
woman he assaulted or even attempt TO visit
her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
DISEASE AND INSANITY
THE COURTS INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY
IN BLUNE MURDER CASE.
Twelve Men Now Discussing the
Young Mans Fate-Sentence
of ShOrtridge.

The Blume murder case, which has occu-
pied the attention of the Boone Circuit
Court. at Lebanon. for the last eight days,
went to the jury yesterday shortly after
the noon recess. Judge Higgins in the
course Of his instructions TO the jury on
the question of insanity said: The term
mind. in law, includes all the powers and
faculties of the mental organization. 1t in
cludes not only the intellectual attributes,
memory the power to know. 10 understand.
to entertain consecutive thought. TO reflect
and mediate, but IL also includes the will
power; that is, IL includes that faculty by
which a person is irnpelled 20 perform or
not 10 perform a particular act. So If any
of the faculties of the mind. whether the
intellectual or the will power, be so i'm
paired by disease or any other cause as
that such faculty is, in fact unsound, then
a person so afflicted is of unsound mind, i'm
contemplation of the law. Therefore, i in
struct you that person may have suffi-
cient mental capacity TO know right from
wrong and TO be able to comprehend the
nature and consequences of his act, and yet
be not criminally responsible for his acts;
for. If the will power Is SO impaired that
he cannot resist an impulse TO commit a
crime. he is not of sound mind. II the lack
of will power is the result of u diseased
state of the mind, there is mental unsound-
ness within the meaning OF the law; but IL
the will is simply overbOrne by ungovern-
able passion there may be criminal respon-
sibility. a man with ordinary will power
which is unimpaired by disease, is required
by law to govern and control his passions.
If he yields to wicked passions. and pur-
cannot escape the penalty prescribed by
law. upon the ground of mental incapacity
Mere weakness of mind, if it does not reach
the degree OF mental unsoundness. will not
shield one who commits crime. If he have
mental capacity sufficient 10 adequately
comprehend the nature and consequences of
his act. and unimpaired Will power fully
sufficient TO control impulse TO commit
crime, he is not entitled to an acquittal
upon the ground of mental incapacity.'
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Demands for Personal Injuries.

Richard and Norma Young suing the
Citizens Street-railroad Company for dam
ages on account of personal injuries. They
were driving on College avenue, near Twen-
ty-fourth street, when their horse became
frightened at car and ran off. The plant
ifs. were thrown out, and Mrs. Young
claims she is yet suffering from nervous
prOStration as a result of the accident. The
plaintiffs say the mOtOrman in charge OF
the car unnecessarily sounded the gong as
the car came up behind them, which scared
their horse. Each plaintiff demands $1,000.
Edward Shea. by his next friend. Ella
Shea. Is suing the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company for $1,000 damages. He was en-
ployed by the defendant company as a sec
ton man and on Aug. II. 1898. while at his
work, a heavy bar of iron fell his foot.
He maintains that the accident was not due
TO any carelessness of his own and wants
a judgment against the company.
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Divorce Complaints.

Charles F. Daran. in a suit for divorce,
brought in the Superior Court against
Emma Daran, charges that his wife thought
less OF him than she did or her former hus-
band. from whom she separated. The
Darans were married in January. 1894. He
says his wife wrongfully charged him with
infdelity. He says she would receive money
and letters from her former husband and
when these letters came she would lock her
self In her room and would see no one for
time. She refused TO cook the plaintiffs
meals. lie says they separated on oct. 5.
1898. on that date his wife deserted him and
went 10 Denver, where her former husband
resides.
Maragart Bolander is seeking a divorce
from Charles Bolander, who, she SAYS. drove
her away from home without cause and re-
fused TO provide for her.
Richard Harden brings suit for divorce
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
TENPIN LEAGUE BANQUET.
This Organization VIII Not Change Its
Game Next SeasOn.

The indianapolis Tenpn League last even
ing distributed the prizes won in the recent
series OF games. after an elaborate banquet
at Reichwein's Hail.. Three long tables were
lined by enthusiastic members of the league,
and 1t was after 10 o'clock when speeches
were called for. Member after member was
called TO his feet and compelled 10 say some
thing, and not far from midnight the prizes
were distributed.
There was much discussion during the
evening OF the proposition 10 play ninepins
next year. and several of the speakers re-
ferred TO IL. The sentiment of those present
was unanimously against any change from
tenpins, and so far as this league is con-
cerned there viii be no departure from the
game played this last season. The prize fer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court.

Room ii L. McMaster, Judge
Kingman & Co. VS.. Samuel Creighton ct
AL: note and account Finding and judg-
ment for plaintiff for sl.272;o6 and costs.
James S. Long VS.. Noah Miller; note.
Finding and Judgment for plaintiff VS.. de-
PENDANT for $I56.52 and costs.
Alva G. May, administrator. ct al, VS..
Rose Wright ct al: mechanics lien. Fur
Their evidence heard.
Chas. Francke VS. Maud Pleschner; bond.
Plaintiff dismisses Judgment VS.. plaintiff
Chas. Pleschner vs. Chas Francke; APP
peal from Hay. justice of peace. Dis
Matte Boyer VS. owen Johnson: appeal
from Clark, justice of peace. On trial by
court.
James p. Baker, Special Judge.
Edward Folsom VS.. Lewis Holloway; note.
Finding and judgment for plaintiff de-
PENDANT for SlS9.66.
Room flames NJ. feathers, Judge.
William N Pritchard VS.. the Derbyshire
Falls Stone and Cement Company: appeal
from Lockman, justice of peace. Evidence
concluded and submitted to court.
John Edgey VS.. Sarah A Edgey; divorce.
Dismissed at plaintiffs costs.
Charles T. Whitsett VS.. c. Dierking; ap-
peal from Lockman. justice of peace. On
trial by court.
Circuit Court.
Henry Clay Allen, Judge.
State ex rel Margaret It. Alderman VS..
Frank Alderman; fraudulent marriage.
submitted 10 court. Evidence heard and
taken under Amusement.
Chas. ID. Hoffman Steve Szatskowski
ct al; from justice of peace; on contract.
Submitted TO court. Evidence heard. Find
ing for plaintiff. Judgment defendant for
SO and costs of Circuit Court. Finding for
defendant for costs of justice of peace
Judgment VS.. plaintiff for costs of justice
OF peace.
New Suits Filed.
Nellie Carter VS.. William H. Carter; suit
for divorce. Superior Court, Room 2
Margaret Bolander vs.. Charles Bolander:
suit for divorce. Superior Court, Room 2
Edward Shea vs.. Pittsburg, Chicago. Gin
cinnati & St Louis Railway Company
damages. Superior Court, Room l.
Richard y. Young VS.. the Citizens Street.
railroad Company: damages. Superior
Court. Room 5.
Charles Matthews ct al. VS.. Thomas Nc
Gruder; suit TO quiet title. Superior Court,
Room 1.
Charles III. Schrader VS.. Mary Ann Nc
Claim ct al; foreclosure. Circuit Court
Mile Brown vs. Charles II. Clark writ
or mandate. Superior Court, Room l.
Charles II. Duran Emma Duran suit
for divorce. Superior Court Room l.
Richard Harden VS.. Ida Harden: suit for
divorce. Superior Court, Room 8.
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Finally Sent to Hamilton County.

Judge feathers, of the Superior Court.
yesterday granted Lille Sheppard a change
Of venue in her suit against the Citizens
Strest-railroad Company. The suit was
originally brought in the Circuit Court. but
when ii went TO trial Attorney Beckett, vino
represented the plaintiff, dismissed the ac-
ton because he did not like the appear
ance" of the jury. A day or two later the
suit was filed in Room 2, Superior Court
and ii had been there but a short time
when Attorney Beckett asked for a change
of Venue from the county. The attorneys
Tor the railroad company objected to this
and Judge feathers took the matter under
Amusement. The case goes to Hamilton
county.
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILD
ERs OF GRAVEL AND MACAD-
AMIZED ROADS.


missioners OF Lawrence county. Indiana. will up
20 o'clock p m. April 10. 1899. receive scaled
proposals for the construction of the following
named proposed gravel or macadamized roads in
said county, TO wit:
PERRY TOWNSHIP.
No. 1. springvile and Harrodsburg road, length
g73 feet.
No ? springville and Terre Haute state road.
No 3. springvilIe and owensburg road. length
15. 100 feet
All of said roads to be completed on or before
IAN. I, 1900.
bids for this work accepted by divisions. Said
proposals to be accompanied by good and suffi-
bonds 20 be furnished by the auditor. Only In
diana sureties accepted. at least one OF whom
shall reside in Lawrence county. Said bids TO
nrovife that the work said road or roads bid
an shall be In things in strict accordance with
the plans profile and specifications on file
with the auditor, and In accordance with the acts
81 the Legislature approved March ,. 1893 and the
act amendatory thereto approved March = 1885,
and the order of the Board Of Commissioners
herein.
ouired 10 buy the bonds issued for the construc-
tion OF said roads. 20 the amount OF their con-
tracts Drovided the treasurer shall not have sold
. the same on or before the 18th OF June 1893
Said bonds TO bear date the 18th day OF May
1ss9. The board reserves the right 10 reject any
and all bids.
BIDS should address John NJ. Carney. Auditor
Bedford. Indiana. and indorsed Bids for gravel
roads. -
. In witness whereof my name and Official seal
m. 81 JOHN NJ. GAINEY.
Auditor OF Lawrence County Indiana.
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Says His signature Was Forged.

Some time ago Probate Commissioner
Walker sent a notice to James X. Langs-
dale, informing him that the estate of
Ellen Brennan, of which Mr.. Langsdale ap-
peared to be the administrator. had never
been closed up. The records show that let
ters of administration were issued to James
X. Langsdale on Oct 20, 1885. Yesterday
Mr.. Langsdale came into the probate COM
missioners office and explained that there
must be some mistake about the matter.
He was in Texas he said. at the time the
letters were issued, and knew nothing of
the case. He declared that il his name had
been signed to any documents in connection
with the trust the signature was a forgery.
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NEW YORK, March 23.-It is likely that
the destitute negroes who arrived in Jersey
City from Oklahoma week ago hoping
TO continue on the journey TO Liberia will
settle in Jersey City, Long Island City and
various parts of New York. One week of
served to completely dispel their dreams
OF the African paradise, and they no longer
cling to the nope OF reaching it. They do not
know what they are going 10 do or where
they will go, but stand about during the day
and curl up in and around the seats at night,
only going far enough to buy food and re-
turning Immediately lest they should be-
come separated from the Others.