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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
FOUGHT WITH LAWTON
ANDREW J. HULL, OF THIS CITY,
SPEAKS OF THE DEAD HERO.
Was with Him I'm the Philippine
Islands During Times Of
Great Danger.

Andrew J. Hull, late sergeant Company
H. Twelfth United States Infantry. re-
turned Thursday last from the Philippines
and is now Ill of fever at his home at 81
Virginia avenue. Hull served three years
in the army. enlisting at the age Of eight
cen. He was In number Of engagements
at Santiago. Cuba, and went to the Philip
pines with his regiment, which was en-
gagged In about sixteen battles. He was
with the command of General Lawton from
April IA, 1899, to June q, in the expeditions
against Marong. San Malo and Anti Pola.
In speaking of General Lawton he said
there was not man in his command
who would not willingly have gone with
him to certain death II called upon to do so
and that many of the men who had served
under him. though far away at the time Of
his death, wept upon hearing the news He
said his bravery and indifference to dam
ger were such as to make those under him
marvel at 1t. One time two companies of
the Twenty-first, two companies Of the
Twelfth. a battalion Of the Fourteenth
and two companies Of the Ninth Infantry
were ordered by Lawton to dislodge band
OF ''niggers," as Hull calls the natives.
from trenches on the opposite side OF
small stream. After a portion OF the de-
tail had flanked the insurgents and drove
them from their position the rest OF the
attacking party advanced to the bank Of
the stream and there General Lawton sat
on his famous black charger with bullets
flying all around him. utterly oblivious. so
far as could be seen. to the danger. At
that time number Of officers and twenty
enlisted men were killed and ninety men
wounded, yet Lawton, who was right in
their midst. escaped without scratch. The
contending forces were at the time fighting
at a distance Of less than fifty yards.
Hull brought back with him a large num-
Der of relics, among them being dagger,
which is thought, from the lettering
scratched thereon, to have been the prop
erty of General Luna. Hull, though not
seriously Ill, thinks he will be unable to
get out to pay his respects to the dead
hero. He said he was almost a worshper
of General Lawton, as was every soldier
who had an opportunity to know him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
CITY CONTROLLERS REPORT.
Showing the business of Department
of Finance for Year.

The annual report of the department of
finance prepared by City Controller John
son was read before the City Council last
night. The receipts and expenditures for
1899 are set out in full. The report states
that when the appropriations for 1899 were
made, in September. 1898, the estimated re-
ceipts from taxes. at 20 cents per 500, were
sSSl,2oS.75. The actual receipts We're, as
shown in the report, s7s5. o94.03. At the same
time the estimated receipts from miscel-
laneous sources were s265. 900, while the ac-
tual receipts from this source were $685.
$3.50. The reasons for this falling off In
the receipts were the enactment of recent
laws that practically exempt about two
thirds Of the voters of INDIANAPOLIS from
paying any taxes, excepting those that
volunteer to do so, and $4,000 heretofore
collected for brewers license remains I'M
collected on account OF a recent decision of
the Federal Court.
With only a scent tax levy for the COM
ing year many needed improvements, such
as permanent pesthouse addition to the
City Hospital, one new engine house and
Increased fire force, cannot be made unless
provision is made for more revenue which
necessarily would have to come from other
sources than ordinary taxation. There is,
however, no reason. says the report, why
abundant means for these purposes may
not be obtained by requiring reasonable
compensation TO the city for the use of
public utilities by private corporations. The
report calls attention to many items of
current expense which necessarily, in a
growing city. are constantly increasing, a
few of which are.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
BOARD rs HELPLESS.
Nothing to Prevent Spread Of Disease
in Washington County.

DIR. Mayfield, of Washington county, yes
terdav reported to the State Board OF
Health that the County Council of that
county had refused to vote an appropria-
ton to pay the expenses of suppressing the
smallpox epidemic in the county. AS
consequence the hands of the Washington
county board of health are completely tied
and nothing is being done to prevent the
spread of the disease. Gibson township
includes the town of Lesterfeld, Is thor
oughly infected with the disease. and owing
70 the action of the County Council the
guards have been withdrawn. engendering
q great danger to the State. 1t is possible
that the County Council will be inundated
and compelled to enforce the heaith laws,
in which case the county would De put 10
an additional expense. go,
The state Board of Health has served
orders on the board Of health at Clay City
which contain specific directions Tor the
procedure of the board in eradicatlng the
disease One new case OF smallpox was re-
ported TO the State Board or Heaith yes
terday from Laporte county and one case
from Allen county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
HEALTH OF THE COUNTY
SECRETARY RIDPATH, of COUNTY
BOARD, FILES ANNUAL REPORT.
Says the Sanitary Condition Of
Schools II DepIorable, and Par
ticularly ut New Augusta.

DR.. II. Ridpath, secretary Of the Ma
rion County Board of Health, made his an
nual report to the Board Of County Com
missioners yesterday afternoon. He refers
to the amendments made to the health law
by the last Legislature. and says the new
law is proving a great success, especially
in the collection of vital statistics. He says
he sent instructions to $50 physicians
throughout the county.
In referring to the physicians. DR.. Rid
path says he came in contact with two
classes that gave him trouble. One is the
ignorant physician. who, in addition to not
knowing much, is too lazy to learn, and
the other is the man who thinks he knows
it all and will not bother with sanitary
science. The first of last October the sec
rotary appointed eight deputies, who aided
him in serving instructions throughout the
county.
Dr. Ridpath reports that he inspected
the jail. workhouse. poor farm and Or
phans' Home. AT the poor farm at the
close of the year there were 261 inmates, 202
Of whom were males. OF the entire num-
Der eighty were insane and twenty-five
feeble-minded. He says when the new in
sane hospital now under course of con-
struction, is completed, there will be bet
ter sanitary condition at the poor farm
There were twenty-nine deaths at the poor
farm during the year.
In referring to the public schools Of the
county. DIR. Ridpath says the sanitary con-
dition in general is deplorable. He says it
is a pity that no attention was paid to the
construction of the buildings years ago,
and he would consider 1t criminal act if
he did not raise his voice against the con-
tinuance of such mthods. The school at
New Augusta is in q very bad condition,
and the stove Is dangerous, he says. Some
of the other school buildings in the county
should be condemned, states the report.
There were 122o marriages in the county
during the year, 1886 births. 135 still births
and forty-four plural births. The statistics
for contagious and infectious diseases
shows the following:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
REPORT OF APPRAISERS.


John r. WEIGH, Joel A Baker and August
L. Woerner, the appraisers appointed TO
estimate the aggregate value of the prop
erty abutting Arsenal avenue between
Washington street and the p, c., {. q 81.
l.. railroad. the sidewalks Of which 1t is
proposed to cement. filed their written re-
port, appraising such property at s2i,OSO.
ACTION RESCINDED.
The board rescinded all former action on
the decision for main sewer along Micni-
gan street from the first alley east of Dor
man street to point $50 feet east OF Rural
street, with branches.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
For the construction of a main sewer
along Michigan street, from the first alley
east of Dorman street to a point $50 feet
east OF Rural street, with branches.
For the construction of local sewer
along the first alley north of 10th street,
from the first alley east of Brookside ave-
nue. to Tenth street.
For the construction of a local sewer
along Eleventh street. from the first alley
east of Brookside avenue TO a point $40
feet west.
PETITIONS FILED.
For the extension of the artificial gas
mains along Chestnut street, from Palmer
street to Arizona street. The gas company
was notified to appear on Feb. II to re-
monstrate against the petition.
For paving with brick the roadway of
Usage street, from New York street to
Ohio street.
For crawling the first alley east of Park
ty-second street.
For gravel roadways and cement side
walks on st. Paul street, from English
avenue to the c., c., G. & st. L. railroad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
AKitchen Comfort
AND A MONEY SAVER
Something Every Housewife
Should Have.

The writer yesterday saw a new nven.
ton which makes IL possible TO use kerr
sene or coal oil in any stove or furnace
without changing or damaging the late,
in the least, and after ii is in, will heat IN.
largest cook stove or range sufficient for
family cooking for less than $50 ~,
month. -
The Champion Oil Burner Co. CIevelans
O.. is tie promoter OF this successful bur,
er and the territory is rapidly being plscsS
in the hands OF local agents all over A.
State, who will retail cook stove burners ~
about sl2 apiece. To get them started ~
here. one may buy direct from the manu.
facturers. free on board cars at Cleveland
for half that sum for short time, or Tnfs;
an agency is established.
The cost, OF these burners is within tia
reach Of all, especially now. while one can
secure the benefit OF the wholesale prices
The exhibition will continue to-day "a.
morrow and Thursday on East WashinS-
ton street, opposite Stevenson buildin9
The selling OF their burners will then hs
left In the hands OF competent agent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
MRS. MADDEN's DEATH.
She Was the Wife Of Thomas Mad
den, Of North Illinois street.

Mrs. Ellen Madden. wife OF Thomas
Madden. 1893 North Illinois street. died at
II 40 last night at her home. She was nj
tv-six years of age and came to Indianap-
oils In 1865 from Lafayette, where she was
horn She was the eldest daughter OF
Judge Connolly. of Lafayette. ana was
married In 1864 She was woman VINO
devoted her whole life to the care OF her
family. which consisted OF her husband
and five children. Her husband and four
children, John ]. Madden. of Morton Place,
Mrs. William ]. Griffin. or fennsyiVanla
r. J, o'Reilly, of North Illinois street, sur
yive her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Charge Placed Against Three Men
Yesterday.

Patrick Stewart. 526 West Twenty-sixth
street, Witt Vance, 800 West Twenty-sev-
enth street, and Alexander Yancy. 433 West
Sixteenth street, were arrested yesterday
and charged with highway robbery.
The bicycle police were called yesterday
to West Tenth street. and were there told
by Thomas O'Malley and William Hindle
that they had seen the three men relieve
James Robinson of a revolver ana a watch.
The men made their escape, but were later
arrested by district patrolmen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
FOUNDERS DAY.
Aupropriate Exercises Will Take
Place To-Morrow at Butler.

The fftieth anniversary Of the founding
of Butler College will be celebrated to-
morrow with appropriate exercises in the
college chapel. The programme arranged
Is in part as follows: At 10 o'clock, In the col
lege chapel. there will be devotional exer-
cises conducted by the Rev. Allan b. Phil
putt. pastor of Central Christian Church;
also an address by William d. MacClin-
took, associate professor OF English liter
ature and dean In the junior college, Uni
of 2 o'clock. as previously advertised, in
the college chapel an interesting pro-
grsmme win be given by the class OF 1900.
These exercises ere intended for the pub
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
TWAS ONLY RABBITS.
John Trotter Thought His House Was
Haunted.

John Trotter. who lives west Of the Gen.
trail Hospital for the Insane, thought for
some time that his house was haunted by
ghosts and advertised the place for sale.
On account Of unusual noises for which he
could not account, he patroled the place
several nights with a Ratchet and revolt
yer. While showing two prospective buyers
through the place they entered the cellar,
and there found four dead rabbits and one
almost dead from starvation. The rabbits
had been the cause Of his anxiety and not
ghosts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
THE BUCKET SHOP" EVIL
BOARD OF TRADE GOVERNORS DIS
CUSSED 1T LAST NIGHT.
The New Federal Building Was Also
Talked Of-Other Matters Be-
fore the Board.

At the meeting Of the Board of Trade
cussed at length the advisability of send
ing delegates to the convention to be held
at Chicago soon. where 1t Is proposed to
take up the abolition OF bucket Shops
One member was averse to sending dele
gates at the expense of the board. as he
thought the Board Of Trade had no direct
connection with any bucket shops In this
city.
Several members present signifed their
willingness to go as delegates to the con-
vention at their own expense, and Presi-
dent Lazarus appointed 1. s. Gordon. Ed
gar II. Evans and Fred Rush. Others will
be appointed later.
The committee on correspondence submit
ted letter from the secretary of the treas
ury asking the Indianapolis Board of Trade
for its opinion concerning the submitting
Of plans of the new federal building to
competition among local architects. The
plans as prepared by Architect Taylor were
pronounced by Messrs. Scott and Bolen
as inartistic and not modern. This matter
was referred to committee, which VIII
report at the next meeting.
/. S. Gordon told the board Of a CONVEX
sation he had with Representative over
street In Washington recently in regard
to an additional appropriation for the buy
ing of the whole of University square for
the postofiice. Mr.. Overstreet said that at
the present time 1t would be almost i'm
possible to get bill through asking for
an additional appropriation at this term.
but 1t was his idea for the Board OF Trade,
with the cooperation of the city officials,
to unite in asking the heads of the commit
tees in Congress having that matter In
charge to come to this city and look over
the ground. This matter was also re-
next meeting.
D. p. Erwin resigned as a member Of the
governing board. The report of the finance
committee up to Jan. 81 showed balance
on hand of $3676.35.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

Patrick Jones, alias Teddy Monahan,
John Norton, alias AL Childs, and Joseph
Linden, alias Tommy Ryan, who were re-
Gently convicted in Gibson county of blow
ing up the McGinnis bank at Owensville,
were taken yesterday to the Michigan City
prison to serve from two to fourteen years.
The men spent Sunday night in the Jail
here. All OF them are expert safe crackers,
and say they do not mind the sentence given
them. but on account of their knowledge of
the work and their previous reputation dis
like to be credited with the Owensville Job.
work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

During the past year $4,000 principal of
the c1tyS bonded debt and $1,000 debt of an
nexed towns was paid. The city's bonded
debt on jan 1, 1900, including the debts of
the annexed suburban towns, was s., 152. 500
leaving a margin of possible indebtedness
under the per cent. constitutional limit
of $Sl3,ll6. The total amount of bonds is
sued under the Barrett law since the adop-
ton OF the charter, on account of the con-
struction OF streets, alleys, sidewalks and
sewers. is s.. $50. So. so; the amount now out
standing is $l.202. 326 % The urgent neces-
sity Of a sinking fund for the gradual ex-
tincion OF the citys debt is again called
TO your attention" says the report. "An
act Of the Legislature will be required be-
fore one can be put in operation. and your
aid is respectfully invited TO assist this
department in securing the passage of such
a law"
The report shows that the cash on hand
Jan. l, 1899. was 81. 34611 The total re-
ceipts of all kinds during the year amount
ed TO 81. zS9. s15.45, making the total to be ac-
counted for during the year 81, 261, 1916. The
current expenses for the year amounted to
81 .0l0. %; permanent improvements. 1884,
SS5.34, making total expenditure Of 81, 49,
699.6l. Paid in redemption of bonds, si4. 600.
The grand total of expenditures for the
year amounted TO SLIGO, 2990l. The avail
able cash on hand Jan. 1. 1900. was
800 361- 50.
The report shows the expenditures last
year were less than in 1893, as in the latter
year 81, 400, 2-33 was expended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
A TRIO ARRESTED.
Two Men and "a Woman Taken I'm by
the Police.

Harry Carroll and Michael WEIGH were
arrested yesterday and first charged with
lettering, but after investigation the
charge was changed to grand larceny. 1t
is claimed they stole a number Of shirt
waists, a horse blanket, fly net and other
articles from the Adams Express Company.
The goods were found in the possession of
Laura Lennon, 40 West Maryland street,
who was arrested and charged with receiv-
ing stolen goods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
CHARGED WITH GAMBLING.
Police Raided Two Suspicious Places
Last Night.

William Borsdorfer was arrested last
night with seven others and charged with
keeping a gambling house The men were
found at is South Delaware street The
police also arrested Frank Cooper. who
has a place over st. Glars saloon opposite
the Empire Theater. He is charged with
keeping a gambling resort. and two others
i'm the room were charged with visiting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES.
Class Of One Hundred and Fifty In.
ftfated Last Night.

The Knights Of the Maccabees initiated
a class of 150 new members in Masonic
Hall last night, after a street parade
through the central portion of the city.
Supreme Commander d. P. Marley, of
Port Huron, Mich, was present at the
ceremonies, as was also Grand Commander
Milo Meredith, of Wabash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

yesterday afternoon. The general better
ment Of the service OF the street-car COM
company's officials promised TO improve
the service as rapidly as possible. The ex-
tension OF the lines to Riverside and
Brookside Parks was also taken up, and
the company's representatives promised
the Riverside line TO be in operation by
May and the Brookside line by May 15-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

The residents Of Brightwood who secure
their water from the plant owned by that
suburb viii hereafter have TO pay their
rentals at the city treasurer's Office, as the
new Board of Public Works has changed
the plan OF payment. Formerly they paid
TO a custodian of the books in Brightwood.
but now the books are in possession OF
Clerk Spencer, OF the Board Of Works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

handball contest between Butler Col
lege and the Y. NJ. c. A. was played In
the Y. n. c. A. gymnasium yesterday noon.
The resulting score was q. z, q, 8, q, 2.
in favor Of the association. Messrs. KEEL
ley and Butler represented the college and
Messrs. Bert Parrot, William Berner and
Louis Konecke the Y. NJ. c. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
New. of the Populi.ts.

The Populist state committee has secured
the Criminal Courtroom I'm which to hold
the Populist state convention on Feb. %.
Secretary Walters says the Populists of
several counties have adopted resolutions
against fusion with any party, and this
road Populists are in better control than
at any time in years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

Frank Basket and Maria Marshall. both
colored. were arrested yesterday by Detec-
tives Hcitz and Morgan and charged with
grand larceny. The woman formerIv
worked for Mrs. Sherman. who has a resort
on south Senate avenue, and who com
planned 10 the police that some OF her lew
elry had been stolen Basket and the Mar
snah woman Were living at 20 Toledo
street. and when the house was searched =
pearl horseshoe pin. q pawn check for a
diamond ring and quantity OF linen and
towels were found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

DIR. Ridpath, referring to the smallpox
saws he fears the county will not be able
70 keep the disease out or this locality. He
saws that in the appointment of health Off
GERS patient practical and tactful
should be chosen. At the next meeting of
school superintendents and trustees, DR..
Ridpa.h says a paper should be read by a
capable architect on the construction of
SchoolhouSeS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
GAVE AWAY POTATOES.
Laudable Purpose Of the H. r. p. Fa-
vOr Society.

The II. T. p. Favor Society, Hebrew
charity organization. distributed yesterday
afternoon 80 bushels of potatoes among de-
serving poor. each person getting about
one-half bushel. This afternoon the So
ciety will give to colored families the same
amount Of potatoes. The society is con-
templating giving a charity ball at the Co
lumbia Hall Feb. II and the proceeds Of
this will be used In buying shoes for poor
people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

President Watkins. of the Indianapolis
Baseball Club. yesterday received the
signed contract OF catcher Ed Lynch. and
he will play here the coming season Lynch
did not play last year. but he writes ne Is
IN good Condition and ready to so into the
Da
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
Funeral of -Mrs. Miller.

The funeral of Mrs. John S. Miller, who
died Sunday at her home. IT'S Ash street,
TN ha held this afternoon. Services will
he conducted at the Third Christian
Church. Mrs Miller was prominently iden-
tilted with the interests OF this church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

The Board OF Public Works yesterday
declared vacant the Office Of chief clerk to
the city engineer, which was held by Grant
Hornaday until his arrest last week on the
charge of embezzlement- His successor
has not been named.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

Can YOU afford to carry your own risk7
The indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
is better able TO do that with their $ap,ooO
paid-up capital and 100000 surplus Drop g
card to JOHN NJ SPANNs secretary IA
East Market stre>>
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

Board OF Works and Manager NC.
Gowan Have a Conference.

The members OF the Board OF Public
Works and General Manager MCGOWAN
and Assistant Manager Grant. OF the In
dianapslis street-railway Company. held
conference n the boards private once
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
State League Republican Clubs,
Anderson, Ind,
Feb. IL and 13.
N1.1O-ROund Triu-&1.1O.
S1.1O-ROund Trip-$1.1O.

Tickets good going Feb. II and II: good
returning Feb. IA.
Tuesday, Feb. u. special train. under
auspices of Marion Club, will leave Indian
apolis at IL o'clock noon; returning, leave
Anderson at 10 D. m. Everybody invited.
H. NJ. BRONSON, A G. p. A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-06

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General offices, 70 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.