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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL METHODS.


The annual convention of the Marion
County Sunday School Association was held
yesterday at the First Baptist Church. A
large number of preachers, Sunday school
superintendents and teachers and others
interested in the association was In attend
ance Sessions were held in the morning,
afternoon and evening. The object of the
meeting was to hear papers and discussions
on Sunday school work and the advance
ment that had been made in the last year.
In the morning J. b. McNeely, president
OF the organization, and S. III. East, secre-
tary. and Charles ID. Meigs. superintendent
of the State Association led the discussion
In the afternoon Charles +. Coffin read a
paper on THE Graded Sunday School" He
urgeA the graded plan, the plan used in
public schools, as tending TO heighten en-
thusiasm and thoroughness in Sunday
school work. Rev W. A. Quayle said in an
address that classes In Sunday school
should not be taught from leafiet. but
every student should have a Bible in his
hand. He also said that the students should
be educated to the personalities of the
writer's of the different books of the Bible
and the times and places in which they
lived.
Miss Caroline L. Palmer. secretary Of the
Young Womens Christian Association, read
a paper on THE Teacher Taught" Mrs
Mary Foster Bryner, of Chicago, who is
said TO be one OF the foremost primary in
structors of the country, outlined the Sun
day school lesson for next Sunday, illus
trating her style of teaching. Her address
was followed with interest by the audience
G. d. Meigs and c. S. Dearborn, who were
delegates TO the convention at Atlanta. told
OF the meeting. Rev. h. +. Wise. of Irving
ton. addressed the audience on THE Teach
er's Conservation to God, the Work the
Child" President McNeely declined election
for another term and the appointment of
officers for the ensuing year was left with
the executive committee.
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WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS.


GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. May 2-To-day
the National American Women Suffrasfst
Association elected Susan b. Anthony presi-
dent: Rev. Anna Howard Shaw. vice presf-
dent; Rachel Foster Avery. corresponding
secretary; Alice Stone Blackwell. recording
secretary; Harriet Taylor Upton, treas
urer; Carrie Chapman Gait. chairman of
committee on organization: Laura Clay and
Catherine Waugh Taylor. auditors. The res
olutions adopted protest against the word
male in the suffrage clause proposed for
the Hawaiian constitution; recommend a
committee of women to investigate the con-
dition i'm islaEd colonies; congratulate the
women of Kansas on their increased vote.
submit a suffrage amendment. and rejoice
in the approach of the coming peace con-
ference.
A colored woman from Michigan offered
a resolution demanding that the colored
women in the South be permitted to ride
in the same cars with white women. Laura
Clay. OF California, warmly attacked the
resolution as an insult 10 Southern white
women. After a warm debate the resclu-
tion was thrown out as tending 10 create
factional feeling.
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The committee appointed by Mrs. Sewall
to call mass meeting of women In the in
terest of the peace conference met yester-
day morning with the chairman, Mrs. Z. j.
Foster, presiding. 1t was decided to ask
Mrs. Sewall to preside at the mass meeting.
which will be held May Is. 1t is probable
that the meeting will be held in the after
noon of that date at the Propylaeum.
Through the press every woman in the vi
cinity, or even through the State, is asked
to send postal to the meeting TO show the
interest and to swell the number Of women,
and postal will be acceptable I'm lieu of
ones presence. The matter will be pre-
sented this afternoon at the meeting of the
Local Council of Women. by Mrs. Foster.
The engrossed letter, which is to be sent the
Gar will go to the new minister TO Russia
Mr.. Charlemagne Tower, and by him Will
be presented to the proper member of the
household to reach the Car. A second
meeting of the committee will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock at the home
of Mrs. T.. j. Foster, to complete the ar
rangements for the meeting.
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MRS. BUFFERS WILL.


In the Circuit Court yesterday the viii OF
Mrs John NJ. Butler, executed Oct. l. 1885,
was probated. Mrs. Butler bequeathed her
household furniture and personal belong
ings and the interest in her husbands law
library TO her daughter, Mrs. Alpheus II.
Snow. Her interest in what is known as
the Jennison homestead, at Charlottesville.
is to go TO her brother. Albert c. Jennison.
and her sisters, Mrs. Philo r. Simpson and
Mrs. Frances Harrison for life. Mrs. But
Ter bequeathed the remainder of her prop
erty to her daughter, Mrs. Snow, for life
subject TO legacies amounting 10 $4,000, as
follows: To Arson r. Butler, Julia Butler
Ormsby, Mary Butler Smith, Ada Butler
Goodell and Martha c. Butler. $500 each; 10
Edith Butler. Maynard Butler and Louis
Butler. children of the late George c. But
Ter. $500 each; to Albert G. JennisoD. Mary
Z. Simpson and Florence J. Harrison. 500
each: to Alpheus II. Snow. 5000.
These legacies are payable within seven
years. At the death of Mrs. Snow. daughter
OF the testatrix, the residue Of the estate
is to be divided. The bequest OF one-sixth
of the residue is made to the indianapolis
Bar Association for the erection Of a build
ing to be known as a memorial TO the late
John NJ. Butler. This building may be used
by the association fer the maintenance of a
library and reading room and place where
worthy students OF the law may go 10 study.
1t was Mrs. Buffers desire that another
sixth of the residue be held for the city OF
indianapolis, in trust, for the sick poor OF
the city The money must be used In main
tanning dispensary 10 be known as The
John Maurice Butler Dispensary and Aid
to the Sick Poor of Indianapolis" This be-
quest, il is stated, is made in accordance
with the desire OF Mrs. Buffers son. Ac-
cording to the provisions of the WILL poor
people who are Ill shall receive treatment
free Of charge, as well as food, clothing and
other necessaries Of life. Mrs. Butler also
thought that part OF the income might be
used in the payment Of rent of the benef-
Charles under this fund and for other relief
at their homes. In disposing Of the remain
ing two-thrds, three-fourths of this is de-
vised in fee to the relatives of Mr.. Butler
as follows: One-sxth each 10 Arson r. But
Ter. Julia Butler Ormsby, Mary Butler
Smith, Ada Butler Goodell and Martha c.
Butler, the children OF any of these persons
who may not be living to take the share oil
the parent, and one-sixth to the children
of the late George G. Butler. One-fourth
is given for life TO the brother and sisters
Of Mrs. Butler. their children and grand
children.
1t is estimated that the real estate be.
queathed by Mrs. Butler is worth $4,000
The estate includes a half interest in the
Bowen-Merrill building, the Kipp block, the
Lilly 81 Stalnaker and Schrader blocks and
the family residence on North Meridian
street The Union Trust Company is ap-
pointed executor of the will.
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LIKE ALICE MITCHELL CASE.
Mrs. HassaII, "The Duchess" KilIo
Mrs. Hickman and Herself.

STOCKTON. Cal. May "A peculiar
tragedy came TO light here to-day when the
bodies OF Mrs. William Hickman and Mrs
fl. A Hassall. clasped I'm loving embrace.
but both dead, were found in a room OF a
lodging. bullet having ended the life OF
each Mrs. Hasssn had been morbidly In
fatuated with Mrs Hickman for some
months. Last night Mrs Hassall told Mrs
Hickman that she going TO start for
London to-day and begged Mrs. Hickman 10
spend the night with her. Mrs Hickman
consented. and her relatives. growing
alarmed at her nonappearance to-day. Wis.,
tied the lodging house and discovered the
bodies. Mrs Hassal had killed Mrs. Hick-
man and then herself. Mrs. Hassall came
from London. England. and called herself
the Duchess, claiming that her husband
was a duke. She became so madiy infatu-
ated with Mrs. Hickman that her husband
left her, but the couple were about 10 be
reconciled. Mr. Hassall Is the chief ranger
of the order Of Foresters In this city ana
Is supposed 10 be well to do, but he has been
waiting In a restaurant for some time. Medl-
cal men are of the opinion that Mrs. Has
sail was insane The case T. similar 10 one
which occurred at Memphis few years
ago. -
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MUSICAL AFFAIRS.

There will be a recital given at the Ger
man House this evening by Nine. Anna
Spanuth, assisted by Miss Theresina Wag-
ner. Mrs. Spanuth Is TO make her first pub
tic appearance before an Indianapolis audi
cnce. although she has been a resident of
this city for more than a year. Miss Wag-
ner Is well known as a pianist OF ability,
and the two musicians will present an inter-
esting programme. Mrs Spanuth will sing
selections by Schubert. Marie Steffen
Adams, Wagner. Van der Stucken and
Zarziky, and Miss Wagner will play num-
bers by Beethoven. Schumann-Listz. Rubin
stein and Chopin. The recital is given under
the patronage OF a number of prominent
ladies.
The Philharmonic Club, under the direc-
ton OF Mr.. Edward Nell. will give a concert
this evening at Plymouth Church. assisted
by Miss Georgia Calvin and Mrs. W. r.
Schelke. sopranos: Mrs. Charles F.. Ham
sen. organist. and Mrs. H. ID. Mason. BANJO
ist. The Philharmonic Club will sing calm
Is the Lake" by Abt: Dance OF the
Gnomes." by MacDoweIl; Vocal March,. %
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THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court.
Roorn IL T. McNaster. Judsa.

Room III. l. McMaster. Judge.
James A. Collins VS.. Willis Y. Graves ct
al. damages. On trial by jury Jury re-
turned verdict for defendant
John X. Hadley vs.. Frank Maus. Judg-
ment on verdict for plaintiff against de-
PENDANT for 10 and costs.
Room FLAMES NJ. feathers, Judge.
A Kiefer Drug Company vs. James Arm
dence heard Finding and judgment against
defendant for $2ll-4s and costs,
Peoples Mutual Savings and Loan Asso-
citation VS.. George h. and Emelia III. Smith
ct al: foreclosure. Defendants defauted.
Evidence heard. Finding and Judgment
against defendant George F. Smith for
s, 6S7. SO and costs. Foreclosure and sale or
dered.
Laura f. De Ruiter VS.. Dirk De Ruiter;
divorce and fraudulent conveyance OF prop
erty. On trial by court.
Circuit Court.
Sarah l. Dye VS.. II. S. Rollins's Estate.
Submitted TO court. Evidence heard Find
ing for claimant for $3.50. and costs against
estate.
Mary Mitzenberg VS.. Frederick B. Rich
ter's Estate. Submitted 20 court Evidence
heard. Finding for claimant for 1856 and
Mary Mitzenberg VS.. Frederick r. Rich
ter's Estate Submitted to court. Evidence
heard. Finding for claimant for 1850 and
sarah r. webb VS.. Henry W. webbs
Estate. Allowed by administrator for Si03
and costs, of which SS Is preferred.
Charles w. Moorehouse VIZ Henry W.
webb's Estate. Allowed by administrator
for 5000 and costs against estate.
Gemassee Fruit Company VS.. w. Harry
Roberts ct al. account. Dismissed by
plaintiff. Judgment against plaintiff for
costs.
Hiram e Rose VS.. b. l.. Blair Company
for receiver. Trial resumed
New suits Filed.
Isaac n. Richie Va. Jonathan Stewart; suit
for commission. Superior Court. Room 2.
No. 3 Indiana Mutual Building and Loan
Association VIII H. Sage ct al: suit TO
Quiet title. Superior Court. Room 1.
Charles Martindale VS.. Marguerite NJ.
Miller ct al: mortgage. Superior Court.
Room i.
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0ENTTCT DR.. A. E. BUCHANAN
OAAsAANA 1888 When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.

robert Taber, who has been seriously Ill
in London, sailed for America last week
on the Paris. Mr.. Taber. 1t Is understood,
Is coming home only for brief visit, in
hopes that the sea voyage will benefit his
ably be a member OF Julia Marlowe's COM
PAM. Mr.. Frohman Is said TO have with
drawn his objection to Taber rejoining his
wife's company on condition that Mr.. Taber
appear simply in the supporting cast and
rot as a joint star. This Will remove the
objections of managers 10 book the COM
pany and II is thought will be no offense to
the public.
Cissy LOTUS, having secured q. divorce
from Justin Huntley Mccarthy, Is now free
TO wed Mr.. Samuel Bernard, late OF Weber
& Fields but she denies that she Is to wed
Bernard and Mr.; Bernard DENIES that he
has ever asked her. although he says he
have him.
Eddie Foy Joined Henderson's IAN Arab
ian Girl" after all and made hit In the
opening performance In the Herald Square
theater in New York Saturday night. Others
Doner.
Harry Irwin, a seventeen-year-olds SON of
May Irwin, the actress. has been appointed
q cadet at the Naval Academy.
George Foster Piatt. the author of "A
woman's Politics." the play In which Miss
Lucille La Verne will be seen during her
engagement at English's. beginning Thurs
day night, has directed all the rehearsals
the play. There is every Indication that
patrons OK the play will see an interesting
and amusing comedy.
Louie Freear, the English girl who has
made a big hit with New York audiences in
her part in The Man and the Moon," is
little creature. barely five feet HIGH de-
scribed as being las ugly as SIM" Her ug-
liness Is a part OF her stock in trade, and
she does not object TO the epithets applied
London slavey and coster with absolute
fidelity ard TO be able TO be both serious and
pathetic one. She has long Been a London
music hall favorite and was the original
singer OF Sister Mary James Top Note In
the London production OF The Girl from
Paris
Jane Corcoran, who made such a hit here
with 'Tennessee's Pardner'' a year ago.
playing the title role. that of Tennessee
Kent. a mountain waif. has been on the
stage ever since she was baby. She
made her debut when but three months old.
When two years old she supported Frank
r Aiken IN Van the Virginian." Follow
ing this she appeared with Kate Forsyth
and Frederick Warde In "Lynwood." Miss
Corcorans mother was an actress at
Woods Museum. Philadelphia. AT San
''Mudoon's Picnic,'' produced by Charlie
Reed and Billy Emerson. She was then
five years old and soon afterwards played
a number Of child parts at the Princess
Theater, Winnipeg. of which Frederick Bry-
ton was manager. Her mother then took
her from the stage and placed her in a con-
vent in New Jersey. where she remained
until she was eighteen. Two years ago she
returned TO the stage taking the part of
since. "Tennessees Pardner" Will be at the
Park tomorrow afternoon and evening and
the rest of the week. Coon Hollow" Will
close its engagement with two performances
to-day.
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Neighborhood Hou.e Beneat.

The Bachelor Girls Club will repeat me
play given last week. ''The Lady from
Philadelphia" for the benefit Of the Neigh
borhood House." sos Indiana avenue, to-mor-
row evening. IN addition there will be a
violin solo by Miss Anna Sickles, some ''imi-
tations' by Mr.. Sam Messing and a vocal
solo by Mr.. Dwight Smith. The Neighbour
hood House Is the beginning OF social set
Element under the auspices of "A committee
appointed by the Charity Organization So
ciety. This committee consists OF Mr. Be-
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by Bracket: Pilgrims Chorus" by wag-
ner. and Good Night" by Gloria, and will
accompany Miss Calvin In Thou Art Like
a Flower" by Listz.
Miss Olive Killer, violnist, who has been
pursuing her studies in Cincinnati for the
last two years. returned TO the city last SAT-
urday and also has been engaged TO play
at the concert. She will play "Nocturne,"
Chopin, and Gavotte. from sixth Sonata.
Bach. Miss Killer was the recipient of many
flattering notices while in Cincinnati
The Choral Society OF Meridian-street
Church will give a concert this evening
under the direction of Mr.. Max Leckner.
The choir will be assisted by Misses Benal-
dine Smith and Anna Sickels, violinists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03
For Robbinr a Good Samaritan.

Detective Asch returned yesterday from
Middetown, o., with Joseph Cohen. a tailor,
who claims residence In New York. Cohen
is charged with grand larceny. 1T is claimed
that November last he went to the home
of a man named Brown on South Illinois
street and asked to be taken in for the
night. saying he had no money with which
TO pay his lodging at hotel. Brown ac-
commodated him. The next morning a
watch and pin were missing, and IL IL sup
posed that Cohen took them.
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Open Cellar Doors.

Building Inspector Robinson. in the course
of his rounds. has discovered that business
men are very careless about leaving open
the cellar and elevator doors extending out
over the sidewalks in front of their estab-
lishments. Mr.. Robinson is preparing
communication to be sent to the Council
recommending that negligence of this kind
be made an offense. punishable by arrest
and fine. as the openings in the sidewalks
are a menace to public safety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03

The first regular meeting Of the board OF
directors of the police pension fund was
held yesterday morning In Mayor Taggart's
office. 1t was decided to remit 500 to the
widow of Richard Orlopp to cover the fun
eral expenses of the late humane officer,
and the treasurer was instructed to allow
Mrs. Orlopp SD a. month as "A pension. So
far Mrs Orlopp is the only beneficiary of
the fund.
The board instructed the secretary to seek
the advice of the city attorney I'm regard
TO assessing the salaries of special bank
police and Board of Health officers.
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blackburn Goo. 20 workhou.e.

Fred Blackburn. colored. who attempted,
with knife. to get several men at the
Grand Hotel corner who would not supply
him with matches, was before Judge Cox
yesterday morning and fined 81 and costs.
He went TO the workhouse in default of
payment. William Hendricks. colored, was
fined 81 and costs and sentenced to the
Lawn mower.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03

NAPOLEON. o.. May 2-Ex-Governor r.
x. Scott. of South Carolina was stricken
residence in this city. The following bulletin
has been issued: Governor SCOTS condi-
ton Is improved and he Is resting easily. .
room beiieve fba, 9ha Governor,s cons,,io,,
Is more serious and critical than the physi-
Clans are willing to admit
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Reheccn Carr,a VIII.

The will of Rebecca Carr, OF Irvington,
was admitted to probate yesterday William
d. Howe was appointed executor and quail
fled by giving his bond in the sum of $1,000
The testatrix, after providing for a monu-
ment for her grave. bequeathed 81. 500 to the
heirs Of Melinda Carr Robertson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03
Paul Jones Hull Found.

The hull OF the Paul Jones. on which Miss
Taggart lost her life in the Gulf of Mexico.
has been found recently, and IL shows be-
yond doubt that the launch was blown
10 pieces by an explosion.
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Calien nnd L,uuor League.

The State Liquor Leagues executive COM
mittee will meet May IL TO investigate the
denunciation OF C. r. Callen. secretary by
saoonkeepers OF this city Callen was at
tempting 10 convict druggists of illegal
liquor selling, and he became involved with
some of the saloonkeeners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03

The first soldier OF the Spanish-American
war TO be examined in Indianapolis by the
pension board is Elmer b. Sedan OF this
rifv, who vas shot through the body at the
battle of III Caney.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03

A composite petition In voluntary bank
ruptcy was yesterday filed by Frank Hem
derlong, Michael Henderlong and Edward C.
O'Neill all of Valparaiso. as individuals and
as a firm. under the firm name of Hender-
long Brothers & O'Neill. The firm dealt in
lath. lumber and builders supplies and in
general contracting. The debts OF the firm
are given as being $2l 1892. of which 81, 100
Is secured. $40 061.57 is unsecured, $500 is on
notes as indorsers and $7175 for taxes. There
are no assets.
The individual petitions show Frank Hen
derlong to have debts taxes amounting
TO 1884, and unsecured claims of 1882. He
has no assets. Michael Henderlong states
his liabilities to be 1897 for taxes and s157
ward c. O'Neill, who also has no assets,
gives his liabilities at 81. 200 on secured
claims and 500 on unsecured claims.
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To Investigate N Greenfield Case.

Secretary Hurry. of the State Board OF
Health. was yesterday called TO Greenfield
to investigate case OF supposed smallpox.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03

Mr.. Albert G. Snider. Mrs. F. z. Dew
hurst. Mrs. DIR. Morrison and Mrs. Lucy
Johnson.
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LONDON. May AIT the Strand Theater
last evening. before a distinguished audi
ence. why Smith Left Home" from the
pen Of the American playwright George H..
Broadhurst was successfully presented
meeting with a cordial and even an en-
thusiastic reception. The interest centered
IN Mrs. Annie Yeamans. who. as president
OF the lady cooks union. succeeded I'm i'm
pressing the English with some notion Of
the tyranny Of the American domestic.
Maclyn Arbucke as Smith. G.. w. Barnum
as the German count and Miss Marion
Gir1ux shared the honorS with Mrs Yea
mans. the excellent acting OF the company
earning numerous recalls.
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Caaea Continued.

The cases against Randolph Zoffman and
A. A. Fullaway, charged with assault and
battery with intent TO kill, and against
Mahlon Corkins for interfering with an off,
Ger were continued until Thursday. May (.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-03

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. May 2.-Prominent anna
teur musicians from different parts OF the
country are here in large numbers 10 at
tend the first biennial convention OF the
National Federation OF Musical Clubs.
sion Mrs. Edwin +. Uhl. of Grand Rapids.
Mich. president, and Mrs. Chandler Starr.
first vice president of Rockford, H.. are
present among other officers OF the fedora
ton. The first business was the meeting
OF the board or mana gers. After this meet
ing. which was taken up with the transact
ton of routine business, the delegates at
tended the rendition at Exposition Music
Hall OF Max Brussels "Arminus," by the
Philharmonic Society.
Tomorrow the regular work of the con-
vention will begin and continue through the
week According to the programme formu-
lated the mornings will be given up to the
transaction of business, followed in the aft
ernoon by lectures. musicales and recitals.
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LONDON. May A remarkable degree
Of public interest was manifested in the
farewell benefit 10 Lydia Thompson at the
Lyceum Theater this afternoon. All the
leading actors and actresses in the city Ia r
ticipated in the performance. many Ceiebri-
ties OF the stage taking part as walking gen.
tlemen and leading ladies. People seeking
admission began assembling about the gall
Jerry and pit entrances last evening. Nothing
less than IS was offered for boxes and in
one case ECO sent. Stalls sold for 5
guineas and one gentleman sent Gl00 for two
stalls. Lydia Thompson 5 appearance on the
stage was the signal for prolonged cheer
ing. The programme concluded with a re-
ception on the stage TO Miss Thompson by
actors and actresses. Including Sir Henry
Irving.