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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
Drapier's Case Continued.

In the case of William III. DRAPER a con-
tinuance was had until Saturday, April g..
Drapier gave bond in the sim of 5000. Miss
Burgess, the young woman with whom
DRAPER was living, is yet at the station
awaiting the result of Investigations being
made, but is not under arrest as stated In
the afternoon papers of yesterday. During
the day several men, residents and former
residents Of Muncie, the home of Miss
Burgess, called "a the station to see her, but
were not allowed an opportunity. They toll
Superintendent Quigley they had known the
girl and had never seen nor heard OF any
thing that would indicate a bad character
or reputation. The accounts of the affair
created sensation In Muncie and the fol-
lowing was received from there last even
ing:
Emma Burgess, who was brought into
prominence in connection with the DRAPER
this city. with Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Stipp,
her grandparents. There is an unconhrmed
rumor that she has been married and sep
arated from her husband. Her general rep
utation is that she was inclined TO be wild
Her grandmother says she has never peen
able TO control her. Her father is said TO
be living. but his whereabouts is unknown.
She had a small amount OF money left TO her
when she was child, and is possessed OF
some means now She held little aloot
to talk The grandmother leaves this after
roon for Indianapolis. and says she Will do
what she can for the girl. though she ex-
presses little surprise at the outcome OF
her Indianapolis experience.
The above dispatch was shown Miss Bur-
cess last evening. She was quite indignant
over II. She said there was no truth In the
rumor of her marriage. and she was salts
fed her granddaughter had never told that
she was beyond her control, though she
had lived with her but little. Miss Burgess
also said that she believes the statement
about her grandmother expressing no sur
prise al the outcome of the Indianapolis ex-
perience absolutely false, as the grand
parents read all the letters received from
approval that she came TO this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
AGAINST AN INJUNCTION
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES WILL DE-
eide sTREET-CAR CASE TO-DAY.
Strong Belief that the Decision Will
he in Favor OF the City
Administra ton.

The decision which the three Superior
judges, James NJ. Leathers, John l.. Nc
Master and Vinson Carter, have reached
in the suit of John +. White and Charles
L. Smith against the city of indianapolis
to prevent the granting of a franchise to
the indianapolis Street-railway Company
will be given in Room at o'clock this
morning. The opinion of the judges has
been written out and will be read.
About the Superior Court rooms there Is
a strong belief that the decision of the
court will be in favor of the city. In fact,
it is said to be almost certain that the
judges have concluded TO uphold the law
enacted by the last Legislature, under
which the new street-car company expects
TO operate, and will refuse TO grant the in
junction asked for by the petitioners. The
opinion completed on Monday and
might have been given 10 the public yes
terday had the judges felt it necessary to
make IL known then.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05

This morning the sale of seats for Terp-
sichores carnival will begin at o'clock.
All indications for large patronage.
and it is probable that the Flower Mission
will make a handsome sum out of the enter
tainments. Those who are in the different
dances have rehearsed faithfully, and nearly
every minute of the day is now given up to
the carnival by them. The boys who take
part i'm the japanese dance will rehearse
this afternoon at 4:3O at Tomlinson Hall,
and each boy is requested TO bring with
him a small fan. The Royal Japanese
dancers will be called promptly at 1880
o'clock this evening I'm Tomlinson Hall.
Miss Earla Bowers will be the solo
danseuse of The American Beauty Dance"
at the carnival and Mr.. Percy Lynwood
to wear gowns fashioned like the American
Beauty rose with tulle hats trimmed with
roses. The pa;roness. Mrs. s. T.. Morss.
and her assistants, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison.
Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, Mrs. George
Brown Mrs. John r. Wilson. Mrs. Henry
Jameson. Mrs. James NJ. Winters. Mrs.
George r. Sullivan, Mrs. John n. Carey,
Mrs. II. p. WATSON, Mrs. o. 3. Jameson.
Mrs. j. X. sharpe. 1r.. Mrs ii. III. Rowland
and Mrs. +. IT. Hord. will occupy two boxes
for the opening night of the carnival and
will appear in full dress as most OF the
box-holders will for each evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
LAUNDRY TRUST PROJECT
OPTIONS SAID TO BE HELD ON NEAR.
LY ALL LOCAL PLANTS.
Capitalists from Out of Town Inter.
csted-Quarter of Million In
vested Here.

Capitalists from another city. whose
names are being kept back, are attempting
to organize trust of the laundries of In
dianapolis. The matter has been in hand
for several weeks, and yesterday it was re-
ported that it had fallen through. The
scheme has been carried on very quietly.
w. r. Stevenson, who was reported to be
interested in the plan, said yesterday that
lie was not, but he knew of the project.
1T has not fallen through" he said, but
it has not yet matured. | understand that
the company has options on nearly every
laundry plant in the city There is about
$4,000 invested in the laundry plants of
indianapolis. and the plants are all doing
good business
Mrs. Anna G.. Reaume owns, with Sig NJ
Armstrong, one of the large laundries of
the city, and Frank G. Reaume is active in
the trust project.
There is nothing to be said yet" said
Mr. Reaume yesterday, but by the end of
the week there will probably be something
to announce"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
SUBURBAN PRIZE FIGHTING
One of the Principals Given Decision
on a Foul.

About two hundred people went to North
Indianapolis, last night, TO attend another
of the ''fstic carnivals' which are becom-
ing frequent in remote sections of the city.
Bud Hicks, colored. and Jesse Hutsel
were slated to give the main event on the
card, and they smashed at each other for
eight rounds TO the satisfaction OF the
crowd. A few preliminary bouts, including
the inevitable battle royal" were fought
TO whet the appetites of those present be-
fore the two principals entered the ring.
Hicks did most of the leading throughout
the fight. but in the last round Hutsel
struck him during a breakaway and Referee
Creasey gave the match 10 Hicks on foul.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
ART ASSOCIATION FUND.
Approximate Value, S233, 5S3-The An
nuaI Meeting Yesterday.

The annual meeting of the Art Association
was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs
Hodges, who took the place of Mrs. "A. G.
Harris. read the report of the last annual
meeting, and the secretary's report, which
was review of the exhibit of Western
artists. the gift of Defiant Autumn" from
Mr.. George L. Porter. and the Heron fund
A. =. Stanton, the treasurer, gave his re-
port under two heads. one the general fund
and the other the Heron fund The receipts
in the former were 81, 1887 and the dis
bIrsements 5000. leaving a balance OF $5S.Si
In the Heron fund the receipts were $50
1850 The disbursements, including the in
vestments, were SO, 1850. leaving a balance
of SIS, 997.O5. There is now in bank 1851 OF
the general fund and Sl3.997.05 of the Her
ron fund, making total of $l4,O5042 After
the report Mr.. Stanton made a statement OF
the various investments which have been
made. 1t shows the approximate value OF
the Art Association fund to be 1923, $3.50.
III. Fl. Hanna read his report as president.
in which he congratulated the association
on the Heron bequest, and he prophesied
that the endowment would grow beyond the
present hopes Of the society. He urged the
early action OF the association in securing
its permanent home. The location will have
some llIlutlCt OH the UtSiSu VI the
ure. This building he believes should be of
the classic type, and that the plans prepared
should be submitted TO competent critics;
that the plans for the work should be such
as would secure and warrant subscriptions.
The treasures for the gallery should be
worthy and the gallery itself one OF merit.
The school should be such as would COM
mend itself I'm way that its future would
be assured. The exhibits, instruction and
lectures should be OF the best. and such as
would inspire nobility and purity OF thought.
The annual dues of the members should pc
made more important factor. The exhibits
OF the association should attract the interest
Mr. Hanna expressed his appreciation and
gratitude TO the association for It's considera-
ton during his term Of office. Messrs. Henry
Eitel. George t. Porter and Nathan Morris
reported on the bylaws, which they were
appointed TO draft. which reads as folloWS:
The funds of the association shall not, nor
shall any part thereof be loaned TO or bor-
rowed by any officer or employe OF the as
ISOLATION" The following were elected to
fil the vacancies caused by the expiration
OF the terms OF seven members of the board
Wright Sewall. Henry Eitel. Mrs. +. F.
Hodges. T. G. Steele, Mrs. f. II, Blackledge
and Mrs. j. Fl. Holiday. The other members
OF the board are Mrs. A. Il. Mansur, Mr.. g.
T.. Ccffin. Mr. u. p Erwin. Mrs. +. NJ.
Churchman. Mr.. J. T.. Roberts, Mr.. H. ~.
Hanna. Mrs. s. f.. Morss. G. III. 1ieber, A.
p. Stanton, Mrs. c.. r. Adams Mrs j. +.
Pratt Mrs. Addison Bybee. V. L. Malott
and g. r. Hollenbeck. The election of off,
GERS and the suggestions for the location OF
the building will be the important work 10
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
Late S. 7. Bowen.s stock.

The Union Trust Company, executor Of the
estate of the late Silas T. Bowen, has filed a
petition with the probate commissioner re-
questing permission to dispose of stock held
by Mr. Bowen in the Bowen-Merrill Com
pany amounting to 81 400. The executor de-
sires to dispose of this stock in order to pay
off about 5000 of mortgage indebtedness.
Permission is asked to dispose of the stock
at private sale. The trust company also
asks to be allowed to dispose of certain Sc
curites belonging to the estate of the late
John Collect, for the purpose of paying off
a number of specific legacies. 1t is proposed
to sell stock which Mr.. Collett held in the
following concerns: State Bank of Indiana,
$4,000; American Central Life Insurance
Company, $1,000; Urion Trust Company,
$50 GO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
THE WELSH SINGERS.
To BE Entertained by Mr.. Parry, Him.
self of Welsh Descent.

The Welsh singers who will take part in
the concert at Roberts Park Church tonight
are at the Denison and will be entertained
at breakfast this morning by Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. NJ. Parry. A fact not generally known
is that Mr.. Parry is the descendant of
prominent Welsh family, of which his uncle,
Rev. Richard Parry (GwalchmaD. who died
about year ago. was the head. He was for
fifty years the chief bard of Wales
IL is said that on one occasion Miss Dot
Prosser, one of the members of the party.
brought tears to the eyes of Queen Victoria
by her rendition of Darby and JOAN" The
party is on its way to Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
The Enlistments.

terdsy at the recruiting office: Reese Woods
Robert Trusty. James c. Watson. Benjamin
r. Shelter. of waveriy; Elmer Richard. Co
lumbus. o.; Clyde A. Speer. Andersonville.
Ind: Gordon York. New Salem. Ind. and
Charles w. Bailey, Henry G.. Diener and
Guy +. Bucker. city. Two large detach-
ments Were sent 10 ST. Louis. one in the
moring and the other az night.
The following named men enlisted at Cow
fngton. Ind. and arrived al this station in
the evening; William l.. Rabb. Clinton
Crockett. Ellsworth Harper. Arthur Harper.
Charles A. Clan. Oliver NJ. Dawson, Charles
+. Hall. Asbury Oliver, Edward Halligan.
Dock >. Swiney. Leo II. Burke. Richard NJ.
Denman. Harry Gerrick. The papers in the
case OF these men will be completed to-mor-
row and they viii be forwarded to ST. Louis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05

contract for a public Improvement. the
city engineer cannot change the plans and
common council. 4. A city is not response
BILE for work done and materials furnished
OF sewers, which are to be paid for by as
fitted.
1868. Lackey VS.. Boruff. Lawrence c. c.
Reversed. Monks. c. il. The relation of
suretyship is fixed by the arrangement and
equities between the debtors. and is deter
mined by inquiring who received the con-
sideration OF the contract, or who, accord
ing 10 the arrangements between the par
ties. ought TO pay the debt. 2 Where note
is renewed the consideration therefor is
the principal and interest of the old note.
3. A consideration moving 10 one Of the
makers of a promissory note, Is sufficient
TO support the note against all who join in
its execution. T. Where a mortgage Is exc
cuted contemporaneously with d promissory
note and as part of the same transaction
the consideration sustaining the note is suf-
hcient TO sustain the mortgage.
Appellate Court.
2727 Kingan Company VS. Silver. Marion
c. G. Reversed. Robinson, J.-Where in
former appeal the court held that the COM
plant stated a cause of action and at
subsequent trial the evidence is made 10
support the facts alleged plaintiff is en-
an Otis VS.. Weiss. Newton c. G. Dis
missed. Henley, il To dicide questions
exceptions containing the evidence must be
in the record. 2 Where il Is attempted 10
make the Instructions part of the record,
filed in the clerks office as a part OF the
papers in the cause. ), Where the assign
ments of error only embody reasons assign
able in motion for new trial they pre-
sent no question for review.
1883. Weir Bottorff estate. Clark G. G.
Dismissed.
ee92 Troxel VS. Thomas. Clinton c. G.
Transferred 10 Supreme Court.
Superior court.
Room ii. l.. McMaster, Judge.
Norbert Langraf VS.. Benjamin Herman.
Tried by jury. Returned verdict for plaintiff
for $50. Judgment on verdict.
Minnie Madden ct al. vs.. Anchewers ct al.
Finding for plaintiff and quieting their title
TO the real estate described in the court ut
plaintiffs cost.
Room flames NJ. Leathers Judge.
Raymond Warner VS.. Citizens Street
railroad Company; damages. On trial by
G.. F. Wittmer Lumber Company VS.. Geo.
Judgment against Thompson for s9165 and
his costs. Judgment against plaintiff IN
favor of johnson, defendant, for costs.
William II. Mitchell VS.. Alonzo y. McCray;
appeal Dismissed and costs paid.
Room 3-Vinson Carter, Judge.
Olive Williams v5 Charles IL W Igs
ment against plaintiff for costs.
Circuit Court.
Henry Clay Allen. Judge.
J. NJ. higgins VS.. Matthew Tries Estate.
Submitted to court. Evidence heard and
taken under advisement.
New Suits Filed.
Louis c. Thielc VS.. Sylvester A. Morgan
ct al; suit account. Superior Court,
Room l.
Mary NJ. Edgeworth VS.. Thomas w. New
man: notes. Superior Court, Room p
Lena Bailey VS.. Allen Bailey; suit for
divorce. Superior Court, Room /.
The Mutual Home and Savings Association
vs: Orval ID. Cosler ct al; mortgage. Cir-
cult Court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
PRATHER IS ACQUITTED
AFTER REMAINING OUT MANY HOURS.
JURORS FINALLY AGREED.
On First Ballot the Twelve Men Were
Divided to His
Guilt.

After celebrating for thirty-five hours
the jury in the case against Benjamin
Prather, charged with the embezzlement of
$500 from the Commercial Travellers Mu-
tual Accident Association, yesterday even
ing brought in verdict of acquittal. At
noon yesterday the jurors had not been able
TO reach verdict, and Willard +. Cox. act
ing as special judge. had them brought
down TO the courtroom. He asked the ne m
bers individually il they thought they could
reach verdict by remaining out longer
Most of the jurors thought they could not
agree but some of them said there a
possibility of an agreement. They were
then sent back and remained until o'clock
yesterday evening. AT that hour they
brought In verdict discharging the pris-
oner.
A joyous smile played over Prather's fea-
lures when the verdict was read His coun-
sci congratulated him and he shook hands
with all of the jurors 1t Is said that when
the jurors began their deliberations on Mon
day afternoon about half the members were
in favor of conviction, but they were grad
ually won over to the other side, until only
three stood out against Prather. Finally
two of these obstinate ones cast their
ballots the other way. The other one
hung" the jury until few minutes before
o'clock yesterday evening, when he, too.
came over TO the majority.
The attorneys for the state were not much
surprised at the verdict. They said Monday
evening that under the courts instructions
they would not be surprised at disagree
ment or even an acquittal. Prather was
charged with embezzling the funds of the
Commercial Travellers Mutual Accident AS
ISOLATION while secretary and treasurer of
the organization. He contended that he had
dealt honestly with the association and had
used the funds in paying legitimate ex-
penses in connection with his duties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
Claimed Motorman Was Talking.

The damage suit of Raymond Hamer
against the Citizens Street-railroad Com
pany went to trial in Room 2, Superior
Court, yesterday. The plaintiff is a lad who
was injured at the Virginia avenue viaduct
on Sept. 16. 1893. At the time he was but
seven years of age. He was run down by
car and his right leg cut Off The defense
Is that he ran in front of the car and it
was impossible for the motorman to stop
in time TO save him. The attorneys for the
boy say that on the day of the accident his
grandmother asked him to take some flow
ers TO Il woman who i'll. On his way
home he met some children from his neigh
horhood who were on the way to the City
Dispensary to be vaccinated. The boy ac
companied them and in going home they
went by way of the viaduct. 1t is asserted
that when the accident happened road
officer was in the front end of the talk
ing with the motorman, and IL is claimed
the two were busily engaged in conversation
when the boy strayeJ on the track and was
run down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
Police Court Cases,

Samuel Friedman, junk dealer, who was
arrested several days ago on charges Of
burglary and grand larceny, was sent to
the grand jury yesterday. Samuel Waters,
who was arrested upon information given
by friedman, discharged.
Charles A. Johnson and Thomas ]. Still
well, charged with petit larceny, were each
fined 50 and costs and given ninety days
in the workhouse
Will Woods, colored, who kicked in the
front window of Grahams restaurant, was
fined 81 and costs and sent to the work.
house for ten days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
Embalmcrs' Licenses.

The undertakers of the city. mention of
whose intention to pool interests in bidding
for the burial of the inmates of the Central
Insane Asylum was made yesterday, have
decided TO fight the City Board of Health
in its effort to compel them to be examined
and pay s. for their annual licenses. This
step Is taken not against the principle OF
licensing embalmers: but on the ground
that IL is the right Of the State 10 do IT, and
not that of the city They will also ask the
beard TO simplify the form of shipping per-
NIT lately adopted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
Elizabeth COILS Request.

The will of Elizabeth Coll has been pro-
bated in the Circuit Court. The testatrix
was the widow of the engineer who was in
charge OF the Sinker & Davis engine which
exploded at the state fair grounds many
years ago. Mrs. Coil left her property 10
her Sister and to the children Of two of her
sisters who are dead. She also made cash
requests TO st. Mary's Catholic Church and
to the Little Sisters of the Poor Ernest F..
Knodel was appointed executor OF the estate,
furnishing a bond of 500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
sInrtinsviIIe Doctor again Deta,pra.

George Rawson. physician from Martins
vile. who was thought 10 be insane and
was held at the police station for several
days, was again sent IN last night. lie
was found by Patrolman Baubman near
Harlan and Prospect streets. leaning over
a fence. and his peculiar actions attracted
the attention OF the officer When spoken
TO Rawson called the officers attention to
nre, which he sail was coming from his
eyes ears and nose. Ii IL believed ne Is
addicted 10 the use of rnornhine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
Jury Saw the Fit.

In Room /, Superior Court yesterday,
Norbert Landgraf, merchant tailor of the
city, was given judgment for $50 against
B. II. Herman, who had purchased a suit of
clothes from the tailor and declined TO pay
for it. The defense was that the clothes
were ill-titting. and, although the purchaser
took them back 10 the tailor TO have them
made over, they still did not suit him. The
case was tried before "A jury and the court
ordered Herman TO try on the coat. He
did SO and permitted the jury to examine
the garment. The Jurors concluded the fit"
was all right and decided against Herman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
SHIFTING OF HOTEL CLERKS.
Prospective Changes ut the Bates,
Denison and the Grand.

There will be a shifting OF familiar men
behind the counters in the large hotels of
the city. IL the present plans are carried
out. Henry L. Bailey. one of the clerks of
the Denison, is TO go TO the st. George, at
Evansville. next week. and he will be sue
ceeded BY William G.. Elliott. who was for
twenty-three years a clerk at the Grand
BILLY Holt has been seventeen years a
clerk at the Bates. and he and Dave
Hughes. for thirteen years at the Bates
will likely go 10 the Grand I'm a short time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
As to Altering a Note.

The Appellate Court has sent the case of
Kingan & Co. against William +. Silvers
back to the Circuit Court for trial. Slvers
gave a note to Kingan & Co. many years
ago and the travelling agent altered the note
to make it read with interest after date
instead Of with Interest after maturity" as
drawn. The Circuit Court held that the COM
pany was responsible for the acts of its
agent, but the higher court holds that the
company did not alter the note and cannot
be held for the acts of it's agent without its
authority. For that reason the company can
enforce its claim for the note originally
drawn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
LAFAYETTE MAN PAROLED.
Three Governors Had Previously Con-
sidered His Case.

Isaac Norris, of Lafayette, has been
granted a conditional parole by Governor
Mount. Norris was convicted of the murder
of Bernard Meyer, of Lafayette, in 1889,
and John Maher, who was convicted with
Norris. was paroled by Governor Matthews.
The murder resulted from a street brawl,
in which Meyer struck on the head
with bowlder. Norris is in poor health
and the prison authorities recommended his
parole His has been considered by
Governors Hovey, Chase and Matthews.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-05
TO INVITE SECRETARY GAGE.
May Wish to Look at PostOfice Sites
Figures Block 36.

A man interested in having the new post
Office go 10 the square south of University
Park has prepared statement of values
OF the property in the square The total
is s576.J0o. He said yesterday that real es-
tate men, TO whom he had shown his figures,
told him they were too high.
1t Is likely that interested persons Nill
send an invitation to Secretary of the Treas
ury Gage to visit Indianapolis when the
bids on the different sites offered are in.
1t was said yesterday that as Secretary
Gage has supreme power in the matter he
would like to come here anyway. III there
were q contest. and decide for himself what
site best meets the requirements as he sees
them