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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
TALES OF WOE TOLD.
Several Divorce Complaints Filed
Other Court Gases.

Oran c. Whitteny filed suit for divorce
from his wife, Ella Whitteny, yesterday
He alleges that she is cross, sour, whipped
his children by a former marriage without
cause and refused them food, shelter and
care when they were sick; drove them
away, taught them bad habits and used i'm
proper language in their presence. He also
says that she compelled him to give up his
place in bed for her children by a former
marriage. made him sleep on the floor and
ordered him to sleep in the shed or away
from the house. He charges that she ridi-
culed his appearance and once tried to
have HIM arrested on false charges In order
TO degrade his character.
Nellie Boss, suing her husband, Adolph
Boss, for divorce. alleges that he is an
habitual drunkard, and since their separa-
ton, March 2, he has threatened to kill her,
and May did attempt TO cut her with
razor.
Nellie williams. I'm her suit for divorce
from Edward Williams, alleges that since
their marriage, in Greenfield, May s, 1897,
he has been abusive, and because she was
a working girl told her he had married
cut of his class" and would go to the home
of his parents. She says that she brought
divorce proceedings against him once be-
FORE but on his promise 20 treat her well
the suit dismissed and they again
lived together. She alleges that he aban-
doned her March s. 1898, and that they have
not since lived together.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
THE CLOSING SESSION
OF Science Teachers Association Held
at Butler Chapel.

The Indiana Science Teachers Associa-
ton held its last general session Of the
convention yesterday morning in the But
Ter College Chapel. The programme was
as follows:
Music. Invocation. 1.-THE Educational
value of Physics by Mr.. Wilbur A. Fiske.
of the Richmond High School. Discussion
led by DIR. A l.. Foley. Of the State Uni
versity, and Mr.. A b. Grove. of Fort
Wayne High School. Elementary
Science" by Miss Rousseau Mcclellan, of
the indianapolis High School. Discussion
led by DR.. Stanley Coulter, of Purdue Uni
versity. and Mr.. ]. T. Scoville. of the
Terre Haute High School. Music. Chem
istry in the High School," by Mr. d. Frank
Redd. of the Plymouth High School. Dis
cussion led by Prof NJ. Z. Crowell. of
Franklin College, and Mr.. Dumont Lotz,
Of South Bend High School. THE Re-
lation of Mathematics TO Sciences in High
School," by Prof. Oscar B. Kelso, of the
State Normal School. Discussion led by
DR.. c.. a. Waldo, of Purdue University
and Mr.. Frank w. Smith. of Frankfort
High School.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
THE PAYING OF TAXES
OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS COL
LECTED WITHOUT ANY RUSH.
VIII BE the Big Day, but
the ONCE Force WIZ BE Able
to Handle the Crowd.

County Treasurer Koehne has all the
work of taxpaying time up. and the force
of the ONCE is prepared to begin work to-
morrow. the big day. unhampered. So far
81, 1872 6.S3 has been collected, and II Is es-
timated that there is yet $275 900 not paid.
Yesterday 1900 receipts were made out and
$4,000 was collected. Friday $4,000 was
taken In. but there were not so many re-
ceipts. Mondays mail will bring large
amount Of money in checks and drafts
from out Of town, and will be big item
in cutting down the amount yet due. Usu-
ally, at this time of year, the county
treasurers office is about a week behind
with the mail, which has to be laid aside In
the rush. Every piece Of mail was handled
this year as the busy week progressed, and
yesterday did not find the force behind
with one mail receipt.
The new system adopted In the office is
responsible for the rapidity with which re-
ceipts have been given out. The counting
machine is the biggest factor. 1t is accu-
rate and does the work of three or four
men. This keeps the crowd in the lobby
and halls down to a minimum, and most Of
the day yesterday did not indicate that
there was but one more day in which TO
pay taxes. One man was timed when the
crowd was normal. and IL took him just
seven minutes to get a statement. pay his
money and get q receipt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
An Incident Recalled.

Since the death of Colonel Ruckle many
new and interesting stories Of his life and
work are coming out showing his traits
OF character and the high esteem in which
he was held by Masonic brethren and
others with whom he was associated.
Colonel Ruckle's continued i'll health for
about three years was a great drain up
on his resources, and he was obliged to
mortgage his home for several hundred
dollars. Several months ago, about the
time that Colonel Ruckle became seriously
i'll, the situation became known to few
of his brother Masons and a surprise was
arranged. One hundred of them got to-
gether and contributed 2,6S5. The COM
mittee appointed for the purpose went
to the banks and secured twenty-six 800
bills, and one each of the denomination Of
$50, $40 and s.. The 500 bills were placed
between the others and placed in an en-
velope and taken by the committee. with a
list of the donors, and presented to Col.
Ruckle while he was Ill in bed, as slight
token of their love for him. IT was said
afterward that the recipient Of the gra-
cious and timely gift was so overcome that
he was for a long time in tears Of un-
controllable emotion. The act was one
which showed to him a friendship of which
he had not before a realization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
Men Who VIII Serve on the stan of
the Chief Marshal.

The general Memorial committee has re-
ceived the appointments of the members
OF General Rosss staff for the parade
Memorial day. The stafr officers are Gen.
James r. Ross, chief marshal Of parade;
Gen. James r. Carnahan. chief of staff;
Capt. William H. Armstrong, A. A. G.. and
the members are Gen. w. J. Mckee. Maj.
H. c. Noble, Maj. Charles Shaler; Maj. II.
c. Megrew. Major Miller, Capt. w. +. Eng
lish, Lieut.. Carroll B. Carr, Col. w. L.
Heiskel. Capt. J. L. Bieler, w. A. Ketcham.
Maj Irwin Robbins, John s. Lazarus, Col.
r. w. Mcbride, C..S. Denny, Col John NJ.
Payer, DR.. +. w. Hays. A. w. Thompson,
Lieut. G. W. Powell, T. w. Winterowd,
Col. ]. w. Skiff. DIR. John Benepe, W. f.
Ravens. Col. II. r. Smith. Maj. H. T.
Condo, Col. John T. Barnett, DR.. d. A.
Thompson, Lieut.. Ray Van Camp, Gen. j.
X. Gore. Col. Charles Kahlo. Col. G. w.
Spahr, Capt. Carey Mcpherson, w. e. Shil-
ling, Lieut.. c. l.. Bieler, H. E. Wood.
Stoughton A. Fletcher. jr., A. A. Womack.
Capt. Frank Staley. Capt. Will Smith of
Columbus, Ind. j. H. Oliver. DR.. George
Kahlo. Henry Keil. D. N. Huey. Charles
W, Wheat, c. S.. Darnell, Lieut. Hiram
Rowland of Rowland Station, Capt. Frank
F. McCrea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
THE SMALLEST TRUNK
Ever Seen VIII Soon he in This
City.

Probably the smallest practical trunk
ever carried is the property Of one of the
members of Professor Gentry's famous dog
and pony show, which will exhibit under
canvas in this city for six days. beginning
Monday. May IA. matinees daily. except
Monday.
The member in question is Pinto, the tin
lest elephant in all the world. who is
scarcely as large as an ordinary pony. He
is a trihe over four feet high. is twenty
seven years old and said to be the best
trained elephant In all the land. Professor
Gentry imported Pinto from India last win
ter at big cost. He is much more valuable
than an ordinary elephant because of his
diminutiveness. Pinto possesses a superb
disposition and is a great friend of the
children, who will all have an opportunity
" riding on him and getting thoroughly
acquainted during the shows stay in this
city. In addition to Pinto. many other
novelties have been added to the already
excellent performance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
sUNDAY.scHooL INSTITUTE
Will BE Held I'm This City During
September.

The convention of the Marion County
Sunday School Association and Indianapo-
lis Primary Teachers Union closed yester-
day evening at Roberts Park Church. j. B.
McNeely led the devotional exercises yes
terday morning and gave report Of the
sunday-school work being done in the diff
ferent townships. Miss Goldsworthy was
to have given a blackboard talk on pri
mary department work, but was unable to
be present, and Miss Eleanor d. Kirby
who has charge of the primary depart
ment at the Second Presbyterian Church.
took Miss Goldsworthy's place on the pro-
grarnme. w. c. Pearce also gave talk
yesterday morning.
The devotional exercises In the afternoon
were conducted by Rev. j. G. Carman.
Miss Kirby taught the Sunday-schoo les
son which will be taught in 80 per cent. of
the Sunday schools of che world to-day.
Mrs. c. c. Rowlison had charge of the
question box and gave a sand table talk.
talked in the morning. discussed his topic
in the afternoon. His subject was: THE
Teacher-Character and Influence; Take
Heed Unto Thyself and Unto the Doc
trine." DR.. Quayle said the teacher should
be sane and wholesome. By this he meant
that the teacher should be Intellectually
and spiritually balanced. The Sunday
school instructor should be a man or wom-
an before a teacher. The man must be big
ger than his teaching. The very best re-
ligious life, the speaker said, is unpla-
carded.
Before adjourning, the convention de-
cided to have the county executive COM
mittee arrange for a Sunday-school insti-
tute, to be held during the month of Sep
TENDER, in this city. 1t will continue for
six or seven days, with three sessions a
day. The committee will secure the serv-
ices of expert instructors as a feature of
the institute.
The convention was much pleased with
the services of w. G. Pearce, who is at the
head of the Cook County Sunday-school
Association, which includes the Sunday
schools OF the city OF Chicago. Mr.. Pearce
was, for nine years, chief field worker of
the Illinois Sunday School Association.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

FOR RENT-Near Circle. cottage (or part), Jus
papered; furnace. 40 North Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
EDWARD RITER'S DEATH
THE IMMEDIATE CAUSE WAS CON.
GEsTIoN OF THE BRAIN.
Coroner Was Notified, but No Inquest
Was Held-How Death Was
superinduced.

Edward Ritter. thirty-two years old, died
in the rooms Of Mrs. z. Smith. $50 North
Illinois street. yesterday morning. about
o'clock. The immediate cause OF his
death was congestion OF the brain. which
Dr. Boynton, the attending physician, says
was brought on by delirium tremens The
case was reported to Coroner Nash. but
as DR.. Boynton had been called TO wait
upon him Wednesday. no inquest was held.
Riter's home was in Brownsville, where
his parents lived, but he Travelled over the
State finishing pianos. Frequently he
stopped in Indianapolis. sometimes remain
ing few days or perhaps weeks. Mrs.
Smith says he has stopped with her for
the past three or four years when in the
city He came to the city more than q
week ago and, as his custom. went 20
his boarding house. Wednesday DR.. Boyn-
ton was summoned and waited upon him.
His brother. from Brownsville. came to
him. but thinking he would recover,
returned home Thursday.
Yesterday morning at o'clock DR.. Boyn-
ton was again called. He remained with
Ritter until z o'clock. He returned before
s and about $50 went TO have a hypoder-
mic syringe repaired. While he was away
Ritter became violent, and one OF the wom-
en- about the house went down stairs and
called s. w. Marston. who keeps a candy
store. to come UP. that a man was dying.
They said he was raving. and threatened
to break the door down II he could not
get out Mr.. Marston asked Trevan Wig
gam. clerk I'm Gray a. Gribben's jewelry
store. TO accompany him. They went TO
the room and found Ritter quiet, but could
not arouse him to talk. They propped MN
up in order TO get air, but he did not rally
and died without further struggle Albert
r. Gray came about five minutes after
the others. So quietly did the man lay
that when death came IL was not per-
ceptible. DIR. Boynton returned at $3.50.
and was surprised 10 find the man dead,
although he said he had felt sure he could
not live any great length OF time.
w. J. Ritter, a brother. living at Browns
Vile, was summoned. He arrived yester-
day, and will take the body home this
morning for burial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
WILL GIVE A HORSE SHOW
FINE ANIMALS WILL BE SHOWN ON
TUESDAY NIGHT.
The Event VIII Take Place AT the
Union StoclEyards-A So
ciety Event.

So many women have manifested an
interest in the horse sales. held from time
to time at the Union stockyards, that the
managers have decided on an innovation
for their benefit and are making prepara-
tons for a special display of horses on
Tuesday evening
The amphitheater will be brilliantly
lighted by electricity, music will be fur
nished and the animals will be put through
their PAGES, though no sales will be made.
1t will, in short, be horse show similar
to those held annually in New York.
Already so much interest is being taken
in the event that 1T promises to develop
into society function. Several parties,
chaperoned by Mrs. John c. New, Mrs.
Levey, Mrs. Wallace and others, are being
arranged and the attendance promises to
be large. The public is invited and the
admission is free. The management ex-
poets to make the show a semi-annual
event.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
THE ESTIMATE GROWING
OF the Crowds That VIII Come to At
tend the G. A. r.. Encampment.

The general committee Of the @. A. r.
encampment finds that 1t has underesti-
mated the crowds that will probably be
here May 16 and IL. Yesterday badges
were received for the various organiza-
tons and committees. Separate pro-
grammes will be printed for the camp
fires. with full list of hotels and board
ing houses. which will be distributed at
the information booths.
The committee, composed Of represent
atives of the Relief Corps of the city. met
in the encampment headquarters yester-
day afternoon and appointed a committee
to receive visitors and members of the
corps from outside. Mrs. r. w. Mcbride,
Mrs Helen Thompson, Mrs Maggie
Dresser. Mrs. Charles w. Wheat, Mrs.
Ella Billings, Mrs Ellen Laporte, Mrs.
Charles Russell, Mrs Belle Ingersoll Mrs.
Maria Dougherty. Mrs. Mary Wray. Mrs.
Addie Wallace, Mrs. Peter linn and Mrs.
Margaret Clark were appointed members
of the committee IT will receive at the
Union Station and English's Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06

The annual meeting of the Indiana Com
mandery of the Loyal Legion for the cleo
ton OF officers and to act upon the reports
of officers will be held in the Senate cham
Der Tuesday afternoon, May Is. at 4
o'clock. The annual entertainment TO
which ladies are invited will take place
Tuesday evening OF the same day I'm the
German House. There will be collation.
rather than banquet. reception. three
ten-minute addresses. a unique flag drill
by a dozen girls from the Soldiers Or
phans Home, with songs, singing by the
Bald Heads. music by Harris orchestra
and dancing to close. The past year has
been a prosperous one for the Legion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
INVESTIGATING A MARRIAGE.
Ii Is Said the Woman Already Had
q Husband.

The authorities OF Muncie are investigat-
ing the recent marriage of Mrs. Ollie AL
bright and Charles Freeman. which oc-
Cured in this city two weeks ago. The
woman is the wife of James Albright.
whom she married in Tiffin. o.. FIVE years
ago. She filed application for divorce three
weeks ago and then took IL for granted
that she was free TO marry again, but the
divorce has not yet been granted from AL
bright. She says she does not believe that
the records at Tiffin will show that she
was married to Albright, though a cere-
mony was performed for all present were
drunk at the time, and Albright has told
her repeatedly that the marriage was not
legal and binding. The case will be prose-
cuted in Marion county If the woman is
guilty of bigamy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
THE FUNERAL MONDAY
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE BY
COMMITTEE OF MASONIC ORDERS.
The Body VIII Lie I'm State at the
Home To-Day from Ten Until Six
-Other Arrangements.

The preparations by the executive COM
mittee of the Indianapolis Masonic orders
for the funeral of Col Nicholas r. Ruckle
tomorrow indicate that the ceremonies
will be the most imposing of any of like
character ever held in this city. The COM
mittee on arrangements, composed of Jo-
seph w. Smith, Chalmers Brown, Jacob
w. Smith. William H. Smythe and Charles
L. Hutchinson, was at work all day yester-
day. The body may be viewed by friends
at the family residence, 20l1 North Illinois
street. to-day from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m.
The casket will not be opened tomorrow.
The public generally is invited to attend
the services, and it is thought that st.
Paul's Church may be too small to seat all
those who wish to attend. 1t is probable
that admission cards will have to be is
sued.
William Peake, grand master of Indiana
Masons. and about $50 members from Fort
Wayne, will come to the city tomorrow
morning by special train TO attend the
funeral. and it is thought that other
CARNATIONS will attend in body. Henry
L. Palmer, Of Milwaukee, grand COM
mander of the Supreme Council Of Scottish
Rite Masons, telegraphed that the Supreme
Council. of which Colonel Ruckle was the
Indiana deputy. would be represented. The
ritualistic services at the church will prob
ably be in charge of one Of these repre-
sentatives. The ceremonies at the ceme-
terry will be conducted by the Grand Lodge
OF Indiana.
The thirty-third-grade Scottish Rite Ma
sons will act escort from the res
idence to the church. The pallbearers will
be selected in accordance with the wishes
of Mrs. Ruckle.
The local members of the Eleventh In
diana Regiment, of which Colonel Ruckle
was a member, will attend in body, as
will the Indianapolis Light Infantry, the
original organization which was perfected
by Colonel Ruckle IN 1877. Members of the
Eleventh will meet in the lobby of Eng
lishs Hotel at 1880 TO attend in body.
In addition TO the Masonic orders, which
will attend in a body. there will be many
prominent Masons here from other cities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
FOR A BOULEVARD.
Commercial Club Committee Wants
One Along Fall Creek.

At a meeting Of the Commercial Clubs
committee on parks yesterday. the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Believing that our citizens regret ex-
ceedingly the failure of the Fall Creek
Park project. and believing that the time is
now ripe for the construction Of at least
boulevard along Fall Creek, we earnestly
urge on the Board Of Park Commissioners
that it take the matter under immediate
consideration to the end that so rare an
opportunity may not be lost
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
Seeking Their Children.

Yesterday John III. Pryfogle and his wife
came to Judge Allen and asked what pro-
cedure would be necessary to get their
children, who were taken by the Board of
Childrens Guardians. Four years ago they
were passing through here and used their
children to beg The board took them on
the grounds OF abandonment. The parents
say they have lived here ever since with
The hope of getting the children. but now
they want to return to Iowa, their former
home, and say they will take their children
with them or cause trouble. Patrolman
Frederick Gunsolus adopted one of the
children two years ago. Judge Allen said
they must get their advice elsewhere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06

Albert Kelly, employed as q clerk at the
Interstate Stockyards. was playing ball
with number of other clerks on the large
lawn east of the main building. when he
was struck in the eye with the ball, which
cut cash across the nose. After that in
jury was dressed. he again resumed his
playing and in short time he coliided
with another player. this time breaking
his left leg just above the ankle. Kelly Is
about thirty years Of age and boards at the
haf al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
An Actor Bring. suit.

Phineas @. Mclean, yesterday brought
suit I'm Justice Lockman's court. against
Sosman. Lands & Hunt. OF the Grand
Stock Company. asking $50. which he claims
is due him for violation OF contract He
was employed April as an actor. and dis
charged April II. He claims Il Is the prac-
tice in such employment 10 receive two
weeks notice OF discharge. which in his
case was not given.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06

The ladies of the eighth section of the
Free kindergarten will give calendar
social. at the home of Mrs. s. d. Noel. No.
$40 Fletcher avenue. Thursday evening.
May TO- Mrs. Noel will be assisted by Mrs.
W. E. Jenries Mrs. Isaac King Mrs W.
j. Marquis, Mrs. ID. M. Culver, Mrs. r. III.
Shaw, Mrs. w. III. Spencer Mrs. T. f.
Somerville. Mrs. Emma c. Drake. Mrs. +.
w. Boswell, Mrs. c. +. Lamotte, Mrs. Il.
Talentire. There will be several unusually
good attractions for the evening. Miss
Mayme Fuller. OF North Adams. Mich. q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
Appealed to Supreme Court.

Yesterday the Van Camp Hardware and
Iron Company filed a petition for an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court from the judg-
ment of $500 rendered against the COM
pany by Judge feathers recently in the
suit brought by Pansey OBrien. A wagon
loaded with iron belonging to the COM
pany was turning corner on Madison
avenue just as Pansey O'Brien was cross
ing the street and piece of the iron hang
ing out OF the rear end OF the wagon struck
her in the eye. knocking II out. She is
eight years old and brought suit for $4,000
damages
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06

City Hospital physicians said last night
that unless blood poisoning sets in Mrs
Mary Gowdy. colored. whose throat was
cut by her husband. will probably recover.
Gowdy has not yet been found. The negro
arrested at Terre Haute at the instance
of railroad men. who. after reading an
account of the attempted murder. though;
he might be the woman's husband. is not
thought by the police here to be Gowdy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06

John w. Frederick was tried and ac-
quilted by Judge Afford yesterday on the
charge OF carrying a concealed weapon.
The case was instituted by his wife and
came to the Criminal Court on an appeal
from the Police Court. where he was fined.
Shortly before his arrest his wife chased
aim with a revolver and fired at him five
times. each shot going wide of its mark.
When she was arrested she then had the
authorities get her husband
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
New Associations.

The following companies were incorpor-
ated yesterday:
The Pendleton Star Manufacturing Com
pany, OF Pendleton; capital stock $4,000:
directors, Francis NJ. Maynard. John
Hocket. Francis Z. Vaughn, Marion L.
Vaughn and Lotus Aspy.
The Agenda Club. OF Indianapolis; organ
lied and Incorporated for social purposes
directorate to consist OF three OF the MEM
beers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-06
Object to Their Cakes.

Charles Nickum, a caterer. at 3S1 Mass
achusetts avenue. against whom Justice
Stout, several days ago rendered verdict
of s25 and costs in favor of Maggie Ford for
damages on account OF impure cakes, which
made her i'll was again made defendant in
a similar suit yesterday. Lucy Kennedy is
the plaintiff. She asks for $50 damages.
The case decided in favor of Maggie Ford
was appealed by Nickum.