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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
THE MUSEUM PROJECT
Is Discussed at a Smoker at the Com
merciaI Club.

At a smoker given at the Commercial
Club last night the scheme for the erec-
ton of the Indiana Commercial Museum
and Auditorium was informally presented
TO the manufacturers of Indianapolis. The
attendance was fair. Prior TO the discus
sion OF the museum project General John
Coburn addressed the meeting in behalf Of
the committee recently appointed by Gov.
Mount 10 take charge OF the old-fashioned
Fourth of July celebration this year. Gen.
Coburn spoke very interestingly OF the
early history of Indiana, narrating many
episodes of former days which were worthy
OF the historians pen. He earnestly in
sisted tina IL was the duty of the present
generation to do everything possible TO pre-
serve the early history OF the State OF In
diana. and urged the Commercial Ill TO
lend its efforts TO make the coming Fourth
of July the greatest in the history OF the
State.
Following the remarks OF General coburn
ID. NJ. Parry spoke briefly OF the needs OF
Indianapolis as a convention city. saying
that it had become apparent that the city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
SHOE MERCHANTS DEATH
CORNELIUS FRIEDGEN WAS SIXTY.
THREE YEARS OLD.
He First Established Himself In the
Shoe Business in 1S61-Tim-
othy j. O'Connor's Death.

BY the death of Cornelius Friedgen, who
died early last evening. at his home, No.
SIS North Delaware street, Indianapolis
loses one of its old and respected mer-
chants. For some time past Mr.. Friedgen
has been in failing health. He was a very
corpulent man and, with his advanced
years, his illness gave his family and
friends some worry.
On last Sunday word was passed about
that he was improving and since that time
his condition was not thought to be seri-
Gus until up to 5 o'clock yesterday evening,
when he began to decline.
Mr.. Friedgen was born In Barbera, prov
iEce of Cassel, Germany. sixty-three years
ago. He came to this country when he was
quite young and entered the shoe business
at the corner of Alabama and Washington
streets, in 1861. He later moved to the old
Griffith Block, on West Washington
street. and remained there until he was
burned out a few years later. After the
fire he moved to the present location, on
North Pennsylvania street.
While he had always been an ardent sup
porter of Republican principles, he never
aspired TO any office under the party. He
was a member of the Harugari Society.
Two married daughters, Mrs. George f.
Marvin, who lived with him. and Mrs.
job Krumholz, living in Meridian Heights,
with his widow. survive him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
THE POWER OF ATTORNEY
WILL EE ATTACKED IN oAKLANDoN
LIQUOR LICENSE CASE.
There Have Been Decisions That Con-
Afcted ON the Same Proposition
Wi Go to Higher Court.

For a year the people of Lawrence town.
ship kept a saloon out of Oaklandon, meet
ing every dodge Known to secure a liquor
license with a big remonstrance Since the
saloon was finally ousted there has not
been a session OF the county commissioners
tina one or two persons did not apply for
license. Yesterday was liquor license day
and there were two applications for the
privilege OF selling intoxicants AT Oak
Iandon. The men were William H. Mock
and John NJ. Ludwig. To each of these ap-
plications was fled a remonstrance through
power Of attorney representing a majority
of the voters Of the township. This time
the saloon men a W decided to fight the
remonstranoe, and to test the legality of
the power OF attorney In representing the
voters In a general way.
They contend that a power Of attorney
holds good only in cases where he repre-
sents the demonstrators in a specific cause,
and that power cannot be delegated to him
to appear against any one who may apply
for license. They support their contention
by citing the decision of Judge Bucking-
ham, OF S~helbyville, who held the power Of
attorney in such cases invalid. On the
other hand, the demonstrators nave the de-
cision Of Judge Mount, OF Kokomo, which
holds the power of attorney good in all
cases. In other parts OF the State decisions
have been made for and against the power
of attorney. The date of hearing has been
set for Monday. and II the board sustains
the remonstrance. the case will be taken
10 the courts Perry c. Apple and NJ. NJ.
Hindman are named as the power of at
torney IN the demonstrators petition.
The board has recognized the power of
attorney in similar cases and IL is not prob
able that this will be made a precedent.
II is the boards desire TO grant the wish of
the majority OF the people. and. believing
that a remOnstrance represents the general
sentiment. the matter Is usually given no
further questioning
Remonstrances were also filed against
Frank j. Arens. OF North Indianapolis, and
an objection TO the application OF Charles
Emery. Of Castleton, was sustained because
OF a defective description OF the place
where he wishes TO start a saloon. Four
teen Licenses were granted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
TALK OF CORN CARNIVAL
AS An ADDITIONAL ATTRACTION FOR
THE STATE FAIR.
The Matter Brought Before the Board
of Trade Governors-Oth-
err Business.

A corn carnival is being talked of as All
additional state fair attraction this year.
The scheme received fresh impetus last
night at a meeting of the Board of Trade
governors. A was appointed to
confer with the state fair board and urge
that a building be set apart for a special
exhibit Of corn. This committee is COM
posed of Z. B. Martindale. E. w. Bassett,
John Osterman and w. H.. Cooper. The
matter was first agitated by the Corn
rover Association of Indiana, and was
brought up in the Board of Trade meeting
last night by Judge Martindale. There. had
been talk of giving the carnival in this city
in October. but Judge Martindale suggested
that state fair week would be a much bet
ter time to introduce a feature Of this kind.
Sidney NJ. Dyer offered a resolution in
dorsing the Indiana Commercial Museum
and Auditorium scheme. which was adopt
ed. Mr.. Dyer explained to the board what
the promoters of the project expected to do.
and gave a description of the building as
contemplated in the plans.
A communication was read from Rev.
Thomas r. Nelson in the interests of the
India famine sufferers. About $1,000 have
diTeduy Dcen COlleCltu anu ulStIlDuleQ
among these sufferers under the auspices
of the Board of Trade. Mr.. Nelson sug-
gested that If the board could do anything
further for the unfortunates in India he
hoped the effort would be made. The secre-
tary was instructed to send out notices to
members of the Board of Trade. giving
each one an opportunity to donate to the
famin sufferers whatever amount he de-
sires TO send in.
An assessment was ordered on account of
the death of Gilbert c.. Van Camp, and
Messrs. William z. Stevenson, Henry
Rauh and Perley b. Raymond were elected
TO membership to fill the vacancies caused
by the death of members.
The committee on local mercantile inter-
ests submitted a report discouraging the
scheme of a New Orleans man TO give a
fall festival in this city. the funds for the
festival to be raised by the merchants of
the city. The committee recommended that
on account of this being campaign year the
matter be indefinitely postponed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
GRAND JURY
is INVESTIGATING THE ROBBERY AT
MARION SOLDIERS HOME.
All of the Officers of the Institution
Before the Grand Jury
Yesterday.

The federal grand jury, now in session
in this city, had before it yesterday Treas
urer Heichert, of the Soldiers Home. at
Marion. F. D. Ballou, a clerk in his Of
flee, James Dunn, the treasurer's orderly,
w. w. Fred. manager of the home store.
and Lew Clark, the night police sergeant.
The calling of these men to this city cre-
ated considerable talk about the home yes
terday morning. The investigation will be
continued to-day.
1t is reported that the federal grand
jury is making an investigation Of the
theft of 81, 200 from Treasurer Heicherts
Office, a few months ago.
The case was revived in Marion a short
time ago by Charles Webster, a former
clerk in Treasurer Heichert's Office. Short
ly after the announcement that the money
was missing. Webster resigned his posi-
ton. A short time after that Webster
filed a complaint for 5000 damages in the
Grant Circuit against Heichert for SANDER.
Webster alleged in the complaint that
Heichert had accused him, both publicly
and privately. of having taken the money,
and had made it so disagreeable for him
at the home that he (Webster) had re-
signed his position. The hearing Of the
SANDER suit has not yet been heard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

must a a larger and better equipped
convention hall. He spoke of the rapid
growth of the city and of the project 20
erect a hall that would have more than
double the capacity of any other hall or
auditorium I'm the United States.
After a description Of the projected build
ing Mr.. Parry called upon a number Of
those present for expressions with refer
ence to the project. Among those who re-
sponded were Judge M~artindale, /. N. Cor
don. H. A. Davis and William L. Hagedorn.
Each of the speakers expressed himself as
being heartily in sympathy with the plan.
AS the matter was but informally dis
cussed, no definite action was taken by
those present. 1t was announced by Max
Hyman that the Elk of the State would
~inaugurate the movement with a week OF
grand carnival, to begin in this city on
May Is. Every dollar of the proceeds will
be devoted to purchasing the ground for
the new building. Those having the project
for the erection of the museum in charge
said last night that they had got beyond
the doubtful stage, and now felt sure that
Ii would be a success.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
Mr.. HERNLY DISGUSTED
AT THE MISLEADING REPORTS PUB
LIsHED ABOUT HIM.
He Was Not Trying to Get Col. Durbin
to Locate Headquarters Here
Political Gossip.

The afternoon newspapers appear TO have
lost their heads over the political situa-
ticn in his State. Yesterday Chairman
Hernly. of the Republican state commit
tee, gave a snort of disgust when he read,
in one of the evening papers, an account OF
a conference he is alleged to have had
with Col. w. T. Durbin, at Anderson, on
Saturday. The story was printed on Satur-
day and Chairman Hernly did not see it
until his return to the city yesterday.
1t was to the effect that the state chair
man and Colonel Durbin were not entirely
agreed on the manner In which Colonel
Durbin's campaign was TO be conducted.
According to the newspaper the chairman
went to Anderson to urge Colonel Durbin
to have his headquarters in this city, in
stead of Anderson. There is absolutely no
truth In that story" said Chairman Hern-
ly, II went to Anderson to talk TO Colonel
Durbin about the future work of the cam
paign, but the headquarters question did
not enter my head. 1t was not mentioned
between us. Colonel Durbin is at liberty to
establish headquarters where he will. He
is no fool and he understands precisely how
to conduct his campaign"
Chairman Hernly has called a meeting
Of delegates to the national convention, for
this city, On May IL. All of the districts
except two have selected their delegates.
These are the Fifth and Eighth districts.
The Fifth district delegates will be selected
on May Is, at Greencastle, the occasion of
the Republican congressional convention
at that place. The Eighth district conven-
ton to select delegates will be held on
May 10. At the meeting to be held in this
city on May II, the delegates will talk
over the arrangement for attending the
national convention. Chairman Hernly will
not be in the committee rooms regularly
until after the national convention.
Colonel Durbin, who was in the city yes
terday to attend the funeral of Col. Nicho-
las r. Ruckle, said he regretted that the
impression had got out that he expected to
conduct a campaign separate from the
state committee. He expects to work with
the committee, he says.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
TWO MEN INJURED.


Patrick Shea, of lbs South Noble street.
and ELI Keeper. of 11o2 Jefferson avenue.
both switchmen on the Big Four, were
seriously injured yesterday by being thrown
frcm a switch engine near West street. A
broken rail caused the engine TO leave the
track and both men. who were riding on
the front end, were thrown off in front
of the engine. Fortunately for them the
speed of the engine was not great. and they
were able to grab the hand-rail and hold
themselves from going under the wheels
until the engine was stopped. 1t was
about eight feet. Shea's ankle and knee
were bruised and Keepers back was Sc
verely strained. They were taken home by
the City Dispensary physicians and attend
ed by the Big Four's physicians n Sur
geon Ford.
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other Local Deaths.

Peter F. Saul. who spent the winter in
the South, died yesterday at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Hannah Jennings, of New
Albany. He lived here and was on his way
home.
Mrs. John Crouch, $40 North Davidson
street, died yesterday of neuralgia of the
heart. Her body will be taken to Gosport
for burial.
Mrs. Barbara Widener died late Sunday
night at the Insane Hospital of paralysis
of the bowels. Her relatives live at Michi-
gantown.
The remains of Mrs. Hattie Smith, who
died of consumption Saturday at DR..
GLASS; sanatorium, were taken yesterday
to Anderson for burial.
The burial of Miss Kate Hemerly, who
died Sunday at the home E.. z. Ryan, 1705
North Delaware street, will be to-day at
Upton. Her death was due to rheumatism
OF the heart.
Mrs. Magdalena Yetter. of 1922 South East
street, who died Saturday night, was the
widow of Christian Yetter. She leaves four
children.
The coroner was called yesterday to in
vestigate the death of Mrs. ]. Oglesby.
colored, living on English avenue, near the
Belt Railway. She died OF 1t
was found that she had patronized a herb
doctor who could not make a death certi-
ficate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
TIMOTHY j. O'CONNOR DEAD.
He Called His Family About Him and
Told Them Death Was Coming.

Timothy j. O'Connor. living at No. COG
South West street, died early yesterday
morning. after an illness of only one day.
To his family he looked healthy and
strong and they were inclined to doubt
him, Sunday evening. when he called them
around him and babe them goodbye. AS
he spoke words of leave-taking he fell off
in an apparent slumber, in which he passed
away.
Mr.. O'Connor was well known among the
Democratic politicians of the city. being
always one of the hard workers in his
ward. He was a member of the police
force during Mayor Sullivan's administra-
ton and was with the Board of Health
during the Denny administration for one
year. He was better known as the tunnel
man." having had charge of that place for
several years. About one year ago he re-
signed a position as custodian of White
river Park to accept a position with the
Kingan Packing Company, where he was
employed at the time of his death.
Mr.. O'Connor was born in County Kerry,
ireland, ffty-one years ago. He moved to
this city when he was but fifteen years of
age. He had resided at his present resi-
dence for the past thirty years. Besides a
widow, eight children survive him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
NOTHING IN CONFESSION.
Detective spIan Returned from Odin,
H., Yesterday.

Detective Splan returned last night from
odin. ILL.,, where he went 10 investigate the
reported confession OF Harry Buser to the
murder OF Mrs. Lucinda Foreman Inc her
daughter about eight years ago.
spian said he thought Buser. who is a
son Of Samuel Buser. formerly a police
man of this city. was insane and got his
idea Of the murder at the time from asso-
citation with those arrested and placed in
jail for suspected commission of the crime.
He thought Buser was in jail at that
time. Splan did a great deal of work on the
case at the time and when he questioned
Buser ne was unable 20 give even a fair
description OF the surroundings OF the muir
der. He said Buser begged 10 be taken
away and hanged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Special Reduced Rates from Indian
apolis and Corresponding Rates
from Other stations.

S6.70 to Chicago and return, account Meth
odist Episcopal General Conference, May 1,
2, Z and IA, returning till JUNE 1.
$3.50 st. Loui and return, account Gen.
eral Assembly Presbyterian Church, May
Is, rs, II and Y, returning on June ].
Homeseekers' excursions in all directions,
including Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, May ! and 5, June 5 and 10.
SIC to Washington, d. c.. return May 10,
20 and p, account Imperial Council Mystic
Shrine, returning till June %.
$3.50 Cincinnati and return on May z and
s, returning on May II, account Peoples
party national convention.
S4.40 Cincinnati and return, May Music
Festival. Tickets sold May s, 8, 10, IL and
u; returning till May II.
For tickets and information call at Big
Four office or address the Undersigned.
H. M. BRONSON.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

The ballot box taken from the Sixth
ward primary during the balloting for dele
gates to the last Republican State conven-
ton. was not opened until yesterday. 1t
has been under the orders OF the opponents
seated in the convention. Some curiosity
existed as to the strength of the various
states up to the time the ballot box was
taken.
Club the votes were yesterday counted
with the following result: Leap slate, IS;
Seguin slate, 30; Hays slate, AZ.
These returns corroborate the statement
made in the contest that the Leap slate
had more votes than both Of the others.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

The Indianapolis Ministers Association
has decided TO abandon the proposed out
ing on the first Monday in June. and a
regular programme will be given at the
Meridian-street Church.
The proposed action against the sale OF
liquors In groceries. drug stores and other
forbidden places. referred by the associa-
ton to its executive committee. has been
dropped by default.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

trip In the south. The first week OF his
trip was spent I'm Augusta, Ga, at the
Bonair Hotel. where he practically saw no
one except William Hamilton Hayne, the
poet, who lives in Augusta. Augusta Is In
the midst OF a fine pine-tree district. and
the bronchial trouble affecting Mr.. Riley's
voice, rapidly disappeared. Mr.. Riley de-
clined a number of Invitations to read be-
fore Augusta audiences.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
Mr.. shively Didn,t Come.

B. F. Shively. of South Bend, was ex-
pected to arrive in the city last night, but
did not come. Democratic leaders conf
IDENTIFY expect him this week, and when he
comes 1T is supposed he will make known
his position on the -gubernatorial question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana. General offices, % South Delawar
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

No foreign substance enters into Cooks Impe
rial Extra Dry Champagne. It's the pure juic,
OF the grapes naturally fermented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

But for years will our goods wear. We make
specially of diamonds, and get them direct from
the cutter. J. p. MULLALLY. % Monumen'
place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

Insure with the McGilliard Agency Co
Home and foreign companies. Thorpe block
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
Jane. whitcomb Riley Home.

James whitcomb Riley returned to the
city Sunday morning from a three weeks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
S3.3O-Cincinnati and Return-$3.3O.
Via c., HI. e. ID. Ry.

Tickets sold May z and s. final return
limit May II. Ticket Office Union Station
and % West Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

Gertrude Switzer. 122 n. Illinois st. Ladies'
Suits and Jackets made. altered. refined
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
Via c., III. & ID. Try.

Account May Musical Festival. Ticket
sold May s TO u. inclusive; final limit, Ma,
IA. Office, 25 West Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
New Century Caligraph. ID
DensmOre

Yost. Standard T~ypewriters. Phone 154s
UNITED TYPEWRITER AND co.
East Market and Circle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

Making no stops in either direction, will
leave Indianapolis 1880 a. m; returning,
leave Cincinnati Z p. m. Baseball, Pittsburg
We. Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

The indianapolis Fire Insurance Company.
John n spann, secretary. AS Z. Market St
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

The various duties of trusteeship can
be executed more efficiently by the Union
Trust Company than by an individual be-
cause
1t is its business.
1t has no limit TO life.
IT does not get sick.
1t takes no vacations.
It has thorough experts
1t has a perfect system.
1t Is thoroughly prepared to take charge
or any business connected with the man
agement Of property and will make rea-
sonaoie charges for any service rendered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08
DIG FOUR ROUTE.
Lafayette Excursion.
bloodhound Trip-$1.OO.
Sunday, May 13.


Corresponding rates to intermediate
points. Train leaves Indianapolis 7:45 a. N
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

New Pianos. ns5 and up. at wulschner's.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

That they can find in this house woolens
suitable for all kinds OF tailor-made
wear. They cannot find these cloths
anywhere else. A limitless variety. For
sale by the yard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-08

The chancel of the church was beauti-
fully decorated with purple n white
flowers. and the casket. upon which had
been draped an American flag. was covered
with white flowers. Many of the floral
tributes came from out of the city, one
being from the Sovereign Grand Ccnsis-
tory.
There were many prominent Masons
from various points of the country pres
ent, among them being General John c..
Smith, of Chicago. deputy of the Supreme
Council for the State OF Illinois; George
III. BenZenberg. of Milwaukee; Thomas K.
Balding, of Milwaukee,, master of cere-
monies of the Supreme Council; A. s.
Nichols, OF Michigan City; Eugene w.
Kelley. of Muncie: Leonidas p. Newly.
OF Pendleton. and Olin E.. Holloway, of
Knightstown. Nearly all of the grand
officers OF the Grand Lodge OF Indiana,
the officers of the Grand Commandery
and the local past grand masters and COM
manders were also present.
The honorary pallbearers were General
George +. McGinnis and General Robert s.
Foster. representing the Loyal Legion:
Past Grand Commanders Samuel b. Sweet
and Henry c. Adams. representing the
Grand Commandery: Past Grand Master
Mortimer Nye. representing the Grand
Lodge. and John III. Holiday, OF the thirty
third degree. representing the Scottish
Rite.
ST. Paul's Church was filled to the doors.
but there was no miscarrying of the ar
| and everything proceeded
without a hitch.