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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
WIFE'S EARNEST APPEAL
AN IMPRESSIVE INCIDENT IN THE
MURPHY MEETING LAST NIGHT.
How WOman's Heart Was Glad
dened by the Act of Her
Husband.

In spite of the bad weather big crowd
temperance evangelist, speak at the Me-
ridian-street M. Z. Church last night. Mr..
Murphy was delighted with the reception
given him and after the meeting said 1t
was one of the most enthusiastic he had
ever held. The fervent words that fell
from the lips of the evangelist, together
with the inspiring hymns of the big Chris
tian Endeavor and Epworth League choir,
seemed to arouse the enthusiasm of the
audience and before the meeting adjourned
several hundred men and women signed
the pledge with Mr.. Murphy and donned
the tiny blue ribbon.
There were numerous scenes during the
meeting that impressed those who looked
on and were the cause of many a tear
stained face. James Martin, one of the
enthusiastic workers of the Murphy League
in this city. told what Francis Murphy had
done for him, and said he had friend
in the audience who he hoped would be
moved by the words of the evangelist.
IF he would only sign the pledge tonight,
how it would gladden. the heart of his
wife," said Mr.. Martin.
The friend alluded to was a. good
looking, well-dressed young mechanic, who
sat with his wife and three pretty children
almost directly in front from the pulpit
The evangelist looked down upon the little
group while James Martin told his story,
but he did not suspect the identity of the
young man. Finally something in the face
of the young wife told Francis Murphy
that there was a troubled heart and he
SteppRd down from the pulpit.
'Oh. Mr.. Murphy" said the woman,
won't you try 10 save my beloved hus-
band for me? Won't you do something
for him?" 1t was the yearning cry from
a woman's heart. Francis Murphy clasped
the young husband by the hand and they
looked into each others faces.
I'll take the pledge again for her sake. -
said the young man, i've tried il several
times before, but have been thrown down.
I'd give my life for this little family and
I'll try IL once more" With his youngest
child on his knee, the young husband took
the pledge again and a blue ribbon was
pinned on his coat. A world of gladness
shone in the eyes of the happy wife as
Francis Murphy turned from the group Ia
bring happiness TO someone else.
A brawny young Scotchman. who looked
as il his struggle with the world had been
to his disadvantage. strayed into the meet
ing shortly after IL began. He wore a
bandage about his head and there was
something about the man that showed
that he needed moral aid. Francis Murphy
saw him and il was not long until he had
signed the pledge. Later in the evening,
when the enthusiasm was at its height
the evangelist called upon the Scotchman
10 tell something OF his life. His story and
the earnest prayer that afterwards fell
from his lips deeply touched the hearts OF
the audience and there were few dry eyes.
The meeting will be continued the re-
mainder of the week. There was good
sized audience at the noon meeting yes
terday. These meetings will also be con-
tinued.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
THE CASE IS A MYSTERY
LANDO HOOVER, FARMER, DIES
OF INJURIES RECEIVED APRIL 4.
There Are Rumors that He Was As
saulted-StOry of Street
Car Accident.

Lando Hoover, a farmer living two miles
east of the end of College avenue. who was
injured April 4. died yesterday morning as
a result of his injuries, his death being
caused by a hemorrhage of the brain.
The manner in which Hoover received his
injuries is in question and there are rumors
and a statement by Hoover to his wife
and others mat he was assaulted. The
police and street car employees say that he
fell from Brightwood car.
Ihe coroner held an autopsy yesterday
and found there was a bruised condition
of the brain and skull, but no fracture of
the skull. Blood clots show there had
been a severe hemorrhage. Deputy Cor
oner Dunlavy and DR.. Bigger. who con-
Quoted the autopsy, said they did not be-
lieve the injuries could have been inflicted
by falling from a car.
On April Hoover came to town with a
load of hay which he did not sell. He put
his team into a barn and about o'clock
that night started for the home of his
mother, Mrs. Francis Hoover. living at
Broadway and Thirtieth streets. He took
an Alabama car and got off at Massa-
chusetts avenue. The next car coming
along was a BrlgntWOOu car anu hoover
got aboard this. AS he wanted to go TO
College avenue, the conductor declined TO
change ten dollar bill presented for pay
ment of his fare and told him to get off
the car and pay his fare to the conductor
of the college avenue car. few seconds
later it was stated on the car that man
had fallen off backward. Patrolman Repp
and Ormiston were on the car, They got
off and found Hoover unconscious in the
roadway. He was carried to the side
walk and after efforts to revive him 1t was
decided to call the ambulance. About that
time Hoover showed signs of recovery and
later was able to walk. He said he did
not want the ambulance and he was turned
over to Patrolmen Mckinney and Mulve-
hill, who took him TO the home of his
mother Hoover was thought by friends
to have considerable money, and as little
was found on him, his story OF having
been "sandbagged'' and robbed was not
questioned. The patrolmen say they found
a small sum on the pavement and this was
put into his pockets
The reports of the street car conductors
correspond with the reports made by the
patrolmen except that they did not know
the name of the man. The reason given
by the patrolmen for not making report
of the matter before April IL was because
Hoover recovered so quickly they thought
he had sustained no serious injury. Hoover
leaves a widow, a two year old son and
several brothers and sisters. The funeral
will be held this afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
WILLIAM NJ. THRASHER.
Death of a Former Butler College Pro-
lessor.

Death of a Former Butler College Pro-
Word was received last night by friends
i'm Irvington of the death of William M.
Thrasher, in Berkeley, Cal. Mr.. Thrasher
was for many years professor of mathe-
MATES In Butler College and only resigned
last August, when his health began TO fail.
At that time he went to Berkeley, with a
view of recuperating, and to visit his
orange grove in the lower part of Cali
fornia expecting to return to this city.
While in Berkeley Mr.. Thrashers health
began to decline and last night his death
occurred.
William NJ Thrasher was born in 1888. in
Rush county, this State. He obtained his
education at Bethany College, West Vir-
ginia After leaving school he began to
teach in a little school at Fairvfew, Rush
county In 1864 he was called TO I'LL the
chair of mathematics in Northwestern
Christian University, where he remained
for two years He afterward came TO take
the same position in Butler College, where
he remained until forced to give up from
falling health Professor Thrasher was
married to Miss Demia Thayer. of Shelby
county, and from this union four children
were born. all of whom survive. They are
Mrs Orville Carvin. of Irvington; Mrs. AL
fred Brown, of Grand Rapids, Mich; DR..
Wade Thrasher, of Cincinnati. o., and
Raymond. young son, who Is studying In
California.
DR. Wade Thrasher, of Cincinnati. left
last evening on the receipt of the news OF
his fathers death TO bring the body here
for burial which will take place in Crown
Hill Cemetery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
MANAGED BY THE GIRLS
GARMENT MAKERS UNION BALL
LAST NIGHT PROVED A SUCCESS.
Dismay of Pretty Floor Committee
Turned to GIadness When the
People Came.

The floor committee for the Garment
Makers Union ball, last night, went
around Tomlinson Hall, early in the even
ing, with their pretty mouths drawn at the
corners because the inclement weather
threatened to interfere with the success of
the occasion. But as the rain poured down
couple after couple came darling into the
doors with dripping umbrellas and gossa-
mers drawn tight about their bodies. By 8
o'clock the floor was filled and the edges of
the balconies were lined around the entire
hall Montani Brothers Orchestra fur
nished the music and was stationed on the
west side of the hall. Tables were arranged
on the stage, where ice cream was served,
and a soda booth in corner of the hall
provided another place for refreshment.
The decorations for the policemens ball
the night before were left hanging.
At $50 the grand march started. led by
c. B. Cones president of the c. B. Cones
Company, with Miss Daisy Voltz, one of
his employees. Mr.. Harry Browning, secre-
tary of the company. with Miss Lille
Fredericks, president Of the Garment Max
ers' Union, came next. Then came the long
line of dancers, 312 in all, keeping march
step to the music of the orchestra. The
line completely encircled the hall and the
frontage doubled each time as the line
came down the center, until it formed a
square, covering most of the floor space.
Then IL broke, and. without giving time
for rest, the orchestra struck up lively
quadrille and the caller shouted call to
your places" There was a dashing here
and there to find partners and then round
and round they swung, the bright-hued
dresses making pretty Kaleidoscope pic
ture. There were twenty-five numbers,
waltzes, two steps, schottisches and quad
rifles on the programme, which continued
the ball until an early hour this morning.
The ball was a success, financially as
well as socially, and a neat sum will be
turned into the unions treasury, which is
almost depleted because of the recent Cones
fire and the heavy draws that have been
made upon Ii for sick benefits and those
out of employment. One thousand tickets
were distributed among the different labor
organizations of the city to sell and more
than six hundred were reported sold be-
fore the ball began. At the door $50 was
taken in and the sales of the refreshments
will bring the total proceeds up to $500 or
$780,
There are only five men in the union.
Edward Ross, John Roskins, William
Belle, Thomas Eckles and Henry Orman,
and they were all used to their full ca
pacity. Mr. Belle was chairman of the floor
committee and was assisted by Misses
Helen Durk. Lena Wishemeier, Lottie
Kortlitzky May Welsh and Margaret
VAIL. Mrs Belle Roberts was assisted by
fourteen young women in serving refresh
ments, and Miss Jessie Lendormi. the
unions delegate to Central Labor Union.
was busy looking after the interests of
both committees and assisting bashful
young men in securing fair partners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
DESPONDENT OVER DRINK
AUGUSTUS ELWARNER ENDS HIS
LIFE BY SHOOTING HIMSELF.
Body Found Near His Sons store with
His Head Lying on a Litter of Kit
tens-Death Was instantaneous.

Without telling any person of his in
tentions Augustus Elwarner walked
through his sons grocery store at the cor
ner of Sixteenth and Bellefontaine streets
about 2:SO o'clock yesterday afternoon and
entered a small building in the rear when
he shot himself through the head, dying
instantly. His body was not found for
some time, and a colored boy who worked
in the store went to the small building
where Mr.. Elwarner had entered and
found the door latched on the inside. He
peered through the large cracks in the wall
and saw Mr.. Elwarner lying lifeless on
the floor, with his head in a basket con-
tanning litter of young kittens, and his
face turned upwards. Blood was oozing
from a wound over the right ear The
colored lad notified William Elwarner, the
dead mans son, who opened the door
with a butcher knife.
The revolver was found at the side of
the dead man. The hair on the right side
of his head had been burned from the
fire of the discharged cartridge, as he had
evidently held the weapon against his head
when pulling the trigger. DR.. S. Z. Crosse
was summoned but his services were not
needed, as death had been instantaneous
Deputy Coroner Dunlavy viewed the re-
mains. but failed to find any note or letter
assigning cause for self-destruction. 1t
is said that Mr.. Ewarner had been adj
dicted to drinking for several months and
was respondent over the habit and the
fact thai he had no money with which to
buy liquor. His son provided him with
home, but endeavored to induce his father
to give up drinking. Mr.. Elwarner recently
returned from visiting his daughter at
Richmond and had sent his trunk to the
station yesterday preparing to leave the
city again for Richmond. The body was
taken TO his sons home, 1884 Bellefontaine
street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18

Mrs. Margaret ]. Crozier. widow of the
late George Crozier. died yesterday morn
ing at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Samuel p. Porter. in Brooklyn. n. Y. Her
death was due to grip, contracted In jan
nary. while visiting with her daughter.
Mrs Crozier had been in poor health for
about two years, most OF which time she
spent in the East. Mrs. Crozier came 10
indianapolis in 1852. and has always been a
member Of the Third Presbyterian Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
WILL RECITE eOLD GLORY"


Peter linn. secretary Of the state G.. a.
r committee. announced the following ap-
pointments yesterday To serve on the COM
mittee on public entertainment: ii. c. Ad-
ans. chairman: John Grant. s. C. Wood
ward. w. S. r. Harrington. ]. b. Brown.
NJ. d. Butler. George Macy. o. d. Weaver,
J. c.. Blake and David Wallace.
BENJAMIN ID. Miner has been made chair
man OF the committee which is trying
TO organize the Ohio veterans. The music
committee has arranged TO have open-air
concerts given I'm Garfield and Fairview
Parks during the encampment. James
Whitcomb Riley has promised TO give a
recitation at Tomlinson Hall on the even
ing OF May IS. The subject OF the recitation
VIII be '-Old Glory" Gen. John G. Black.
ex-natfonal commander OF the G.. y. r.,
will be present and make an address.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
SESSION OF PRESBYTERY.
Spring Meeting BEING Held at south
port.

The spring meeting of the indianapolis
Presbytery was called to order yesterday
afternoon in. the Southport Presbyterian
Church, OF which Rev. Alexander Van der
Lippe is pastor. Rev. III. Urquhart, OF this
city. began the session by Offering prayer
Rev. William Opp, of Franklin, was
elected moderator TO serve during the next
six months. The meeting was devoted
strictly 20 routine matter and the question
or changing OF the creed was not taken
up. The session Will close tonight with
special services, when Rev Mr.. Frazer.
OF Kokcmos Rev. Dir. Hood OF Columbus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
Mrs. Mary f. Collins.

The body of Mrs Mary E. Collins wife OF
Rev. VIM. B. Collins. pastor of Trinity NJ
E. Church. at Louisville, and formerly
the pastor of the California-street NJ. E
Church arrived in this city last evening
and was taken TO the home of Mr.. Collins s
nephew, Rev. j. w. Collins, No 40 North
California street. The funeral services will
be conducted this afternoon, at / 80 o'clock
from that number. Rev. w. Il. Collins and
wife resided in Indianapolis for three
years and were well known here during his
pastorate at the California-street NJ. E.
Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18

1t is now said that Mayor Taggart did
not go to Chicago on Monday, but instead
went to South Bend, where he had con-
ference with some of those interested in
the Democratic nomination for Governor
II is understood that Mr.. Shively is to have
the nomination.
Ex-Judge T. E. Howard has authorized
the statement that he is not to be consid-
cred candidate for Governor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
The Prohibitionists.

The Prohibitionlsts have completed their
programme for the State convention, which
is to be held May 1 and 2, in Plymouth
Church. The temporary chairman will be
President T. c. Reade. of Taylor University
at Upland Ind. The nominations will not
be made until the second day. Among the
candidates mentioned for first place on the
ticket are Charles Eckhart, of Auburn;
"A. p. Andrews, of Laporte; L. c. Reade,
of Upland; Charles w. Bone, of Lafayette,
and +. T. McWhirter, of Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
Mrs. Ann Courtney.

Mrs. Ann Courtney died yesterday morn
ing at her home, 1740 North Pennsylvania
street, of heart disease Mrs. Courtney
was one of the old residents of Indianap-
oils. She had been an invalid for many
years. She leaves four children, Miss
Mary f. Courtney, Miss Hannah Court
ney, Miss Catherine +. Courtney and DR..
Thomas Courtney. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning from the late
residence and services will be held at IS
Peters and Paurs Chapel at 8 O'Clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
Mrs. Nnncy Meek.

Mrs. Nancy Meek, eighty-three years of
age, died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. George ]. Marott. 423 North Alabama
street. yesterday from paralytic stroke.
Her parents were among the first settlers
in Wayne county, and her husband was
one of the successful merchants of Rich
mond, Ind. She had been member of the
Methodist Church for about sixty years.
She leaves five children-Mrs. William
Humpheries. of Springfield. o.; William III.
Meek, of FIT Wayne Mrs. John bennett,
Mrs. w. b. Stewart and Mrs George j.
Marott. of this city. The funeral will be
held at the home of Mrs. Marott to-mor-
row at d. m. The burial will be. private.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
Democratic Primaries.

The Democratic county convention will
be held on July q and the Center township
convention on August 4. These dates were
fixed yesterday. The nominating commit
tee that is to select two candidates in each
precinct to be voted for for precinct COM
mitteemen has also been officially an
nounced and the primaries will be held
Friday night at 8 o'clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Indianapolis Fire Insurance Com
pany was held yesterday, and the follow
ing directors were elected 10 serve during
the year: John III. Holiday, Joseph T. FL
uott. Edward b. Porter. Charles Latham,
Charles r. Coffin. A A. Barnes. Winfield
Miller, John NJ. Spann. DIR. II c. Martin,
George Kothe. Charles n. Thompson and
Al1red r. Potts. all OF this city and Henry
G. starr. OF Richmond. Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18

She leaves three children-Mrs. Porter. of
Brooklyn: Mrs. Marshall Moore. OF Chi
cago. and James Crozier. of Chicago. Her
body will be brought TO this city for bur-
ial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18
John Scheier.

John Scheier died yesterday at his home,
719 East New York street. He was sixty
two years of age, and was born III Ger
many. He leaves a widow and four chill
dren.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-18

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ms
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-13
LATEST IN NIGHT GOWNS.

Empire styles are really the very lat
est in night robes as well as tea gowns
or peignoirs. A mode which is being
extensively copied shows the bodice
composed of 21z-inch Irish point lace
insertions, alternating with lace not
quite so wide. The neck is cut square
and half low, and is outlined with a
strip Of the Irish point. which is Of open
scroll design. leaving a graceful edge
touching the neck. The insertion is not
headed with lace, but is cut TO fit close
ly. The strips of point" that form the
bodice extend over the hips. and where
they terminate is attached the fabric
Of the skirt. which flows out in demi-
train. The Empire result is secured by
ribbons 3iz inches in width that are at
tached at the center Of the neck in the
back.
4 The ribbon lace runs in and out OF the
Insertions. passes under the arm. loose
ly encircles the bust and follows up the
center Of the front. and fastens in loose
loops and ends. The skirt Is simply
finished with a deep hemstitched fold
The sleeves flow away. from the arm at
the elbow This is made OF cotton ma
/ ter1aIs and soft silk. and is TO be de-
signed in nuns yelling and cashmere.
The same idea could be carried out in
an outing gown. the bodice being made
Of strips of ribbon on Hamburgs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-13
NEW STRAIGHT FRONT.

The new straight front effect in wo-
mems bodices Is becoming so pronounc-
ed thatst Is creating a certain curved
carriage that threatens in time to sug-
eest the hideous Grecian bend OF twen-
ty-nve years ago. The belt line OF the
fashionable woman Is now anywhere
from two TO four inches below her
waist. sloping down from the back and
pulIeyed in place by means OF hidden
hooks and slides that suggest har-
ness. There H. no doubt that the new
er-,re IL more graceful than the old
hour-eIass curves Of the feminine form
which were produced by an absurd
,tghtening and dispIacing of the natural
form. II the women extremists in dress
win only pause In the lengthening OF
the waist the new fashion will be an
other radical and sensible change in
woman's dress. The new corset allows
the body 10 lean on its own muscles for
support and lets out the waist. thereby