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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
HUSBAND WENT TO AFRICA.
story Related I'm Divorce Complaint
of bertha Scfbbe

Bertha Scibbe filed suit against her hus-
band, August Scibbe. yesterday, for di-
vorce, the custody of their three children
and the restoration of her maiden name
Bertha Hellpap. She says they were mar
ried In Germany Oct. 90 1887, then moved
TO this country and separated Oct Is, 1897
She alleges that her husband went to At
RIGA, agreeing to send part OF his earnings
TO her for the support OF herself and chill
dren, and that he did send money for the
first twelve months he was gone. Since
that time she alleges he has sent her no
port. She says he went from Africa to
Germany, where he is now employed as
carpenter.
Martin o. Southworth. in his suit for
divorce from his wife. Margaret d. South
worth, filed yesterday, alleges that she
possessed a bad temper, broke the furni-
ture and dishes and dressed beyond their
means. He also alleges that she threat
ened to poison him If she had to live with
him longer.
Luther Mitchell was given a divorce
from his wife, Effie Mitchell, by Judge
feathers yesterday. He formerly lived at
Glenmore, o., but for the last three or four
years has been employed as coachman by
different persons in Indianapolis He says
his wife owned about ten acres of land
together until he found his wife and q
school teacher making love He then came
10 Indianapolis and says that he has writ
ten letters of forgiveness to her If she
would come here TO live with him, but she
refused
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

The Board of Safety met yesterday and
filed the vacancies existing in the police
department by reinstating c. c. Ross as a
patrolman, and appointing Benjamin Lee.
colored, on probation. Ross was discharged
last December, when the wholesale dis
missals were made. He attended the En-
pire Theater one afternoon in an intoxi-
Gated condition and the matter was re-
ported to the board. which was in session
His case was Immediately taken up, and
he was discharged.
The board authorized Superintendent
Quigley to attend the national convention
of police superintendent at Cincinnati next
week. The board received the report of
Building Inspector Bedell and Fire Chief
Barrett regarding the condemnation of
several buildings. The building at 531 South
Illinois street was recommended to be torn
down and buildings at 255 and 261 East
Washington street, 42S to 40 East Pearl
street and 431 to 40 East Washington
street were recommended for condemnation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
BOARD OF CHARITIES MEETS.
Quarterly Session Held at the State.
house Yesterday.

The State Board of Charities met in quar-
terly session at the Statehouse yesterday.
Reports were read by the various members
of the board on the condition of the differ
ent institutions of the State. The buildings
at the Eastern Hospital for the Insane
were reported as being nearly completed,
as were the buildings at the Southern Hos
pital. The>two new buildings at the North
ern Hospital will be ready for occupancy
by the first of June, and the laundry which
was destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt at
once at a cost of $4,000 AT the State prison
the power plant has been rebuilt and the
old building used for heating and power is
now being used as an officers kitchen and
dining room. The work at the Reforma-
tory on the new dollhouse has been re-
sumed and Ii is hoped IL will be completed
before cold weather. as the present in
stitution is very much overcrowded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

Bonds fled in the probate department
yesterday were those of Stephen Z. Per-
kins. appointed guardian of Virgil e. Bow
ers and other minor heirs. 500; Martha p.
Willitts. executrix of the estate of Van
Burton Willis, 5000; Henry c. weiland,
administrator of the estate of Louisa
Weiland 500; William p. Socwell. admin
istrator OF the estate OF Isabelle Socweli
$l0o: Maggie Marien, administrator OF the
estate of Henry Miller. 800: William H.
Craft. administrator OF the estate of Frank
Craft. 81, 900; John r. Welch. administrators
OF the estate OF Daniel Whelhen. 800;
Helena Pope. notwithstanding OF the estate
Of Pearl Wilhelm Pope. 800; ELLA r. White.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
Building Permits.

Abe Jacobs. repair frame dwelling Sic
South Illinois street. cost 800.
III. j. Spellman. building double frame
dwelling. 23i6 and 23iS North Pennsylvania
street. cost $1,000.
Mary keay, repair frame dwelling 40
North East street. cost $50.
NJ. and j. Brit. building addition $40
Bradshaw, cost 500
Johanna North, frame dwelling, Ger
mania street, cost $500.
Margaret It. Mercer. Raymond street.
cost $1,000.
Jacob Klein, remodel frame dwelling go
North Davidson street. cost 500
. Catherine Senefeld frame dwelling, 239
Walcott street. cost 500.
A. Miller, repairs. 1878 West Morris street,
cost $50.
Mary 4. Fitzgerald. building frame cot
tage. 1870 Yandes street. cost $3.50.
b. cahili, building frsime house. Meikel
street. cost $780,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

The price of ice was increased from 20
and Is cents to 80 cents yesterday. The
companies say that the advance is due to
a short crop and q general advance in price
of fuel and materials necessary 10 the
manufacture of ice. Any sort of COM
bination is denied. Some of the companies
insist that they have been doing losing
business at the former price and that ice
in Indianapolis is now lower than in other
cities. The price will remain at 30 cents all
summer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
OBJECTIONS TO A WILL.
Harry Dickmnn and Robert Metzger
the COmpIainants.

Harry Dickman and Robert Metzger
filed objections to the will of their grand
mother. Mrs. Sophia Dickman, yesterday
The Dickman estate is worth between
$4,000 and $4,000 and was left 10 Mrs. Dick
man by her husband, Frederick Dickman
The will set out the disposal of the prop
erty after the death of Mrs. Dickman, but
she attached a codcil TO the document
which deprived Harry Dickman of one
fourth Of the estate, cutting him off with
SIS. and Rupert Metzger of the property at
l12 North Liberty street leaving him but
SIS. BY the codicil. the bulk OF the estate
is left TO Edward Dickmsn, part of which
is that which was set apart for Otto Dick
man, now dead The grandsons allege that
Mrs. Dickman was of unsound mind when
the codicil was executed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
STRIKE AT AN END.
Piece Work Abolished and an In
crease in Wages.

The finishers' strike at the Central chair
factory was settled yesterday afternoon
about o'clock at a conference of Martin
O'Mara, Edward Schamberg and Will
liam Dalton, representing the union, SUI
perintendent Thompson and Mr.. Warner
of the chair factory, and Labor Commits
sioners Mccormack and Schmid. The set
Element abolishes piecework. the principal
contention and cause of the strike, and
gives the men an increase from Is cents an
hour 10 1711 cents. The agreement is good
till the first of the year. The differences
have existed for some time and the men
have been out week,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
RAN OVER A CHILD.
Little John O'Connor Seriously In
jured Yesterday.

Little John O'Connor. aged five years. liv-
ing at 4sl Downey street, was seriously In
tured yesterday afternoon by being run
over by horse and buggy The child was
playing I'm the street and did not notice
the approach of the vehicle. In the buggy
were two young men who were carelessly
driving a spirited horse and they did not
slacken the speed OF the animal until after
the child had been run down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
No Divorce Granted.

Judge McMaster. OF the Superior Court,
received a letter from Eva l.. Strong. OF
1901 Washington street, ST. Louis, yester-
day. asking IL William j. Clark had been
granted a divorce from Alice j. Clark. She
explained that Clark asked TO marry her
and that she wanted 10 investigate his d.
vorce Clerk Beeler found that the case
was dismissed March 10. for want of prose-
cution. no decree being granted. and the
young lady will be given the desired infor-
ms ton
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
Industrial Notes.

In the month of April there were received
at the Union Stockyards S5,754 hogs, 1915
head of cattle, 1,252 head of sheep and 1857
horses and mules. There were shipped q,
249 hogs, 1.76S head of cattle, AS sheep and
ESQ horses and mules.
The report of the inspectors of the Board
of Trade show that in April there were in
spected O.000 bushels of wheat against 49,
$50 in April. 1899; ST., 300 bushels of corn
against $4,000 in April, 1885, and 1O6, 600
bushels of oats against $1,000 bushels in
April 1899
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
THE LOCAL MILLS


Local mills in April turned out 51o31 bar
rels of flour against 49, 17S in April 1899, and
against 42.27S barrels in 1898. The capacity
of local mills is 5000 barrels per month.
but owing to the scarcity of wheat of the
grade desired and the relatively low price
of flour. local millers were not encouraged
to nuSh matters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

The second annual payment amounting
to $4,000 was made by the Indianapolis
Street-railway Company to the city yester-
day afternoon Under the franchise the
company is compelled to pay $4,000 an
nually during the first twenty-seven years
and $4,000 year during the remaining
seven years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

Is due to an acid poison which gains access to
the blood through failure of the proper organs
to carry off and keep the system clear of all
bid. effete matter. This poison through the gen.
eral circulation is deposited in the joints mus
clnes and nerves, causing the most intense pain.
Rheumatism may attack with such sudden
ness and severity to make within few days
a healthy nctive person helpless and hed-ridden.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
THE COURT RECORD.

Room flames NJ. feathers, Judge.
Edward A. Meyer VS.. Cyclorama Rink
Company; receiver. Finding for plaintiff.
Receiver ordered to pay 500 to petitioner.
Orvill l.. Webb ct al. VS.. Horace NJ.
Kearns ct al; note. Evidence heard. Find
ing and judgment against defendants for
S6S go
Thomas W. De Hass ct al. VS.. Mary
Kelley ct al; account Dismissed and costs
paid.
Luther Mitchell VS. Effie Mitchell; divorce
Defendant defaulted. Evidence heard. De-
cree granted plaintiff. Judgment against
plaintiff for costs.
Room s-vinson Carter Judge.
Hannah Claypool VS.. Lee Kincade; APP
peal. On trial by jury.
CIRCUIT COURT
Henry Clay Allen. Judge.
State ex. rel. John w. Mefford VS..
Fletcher Brown ct al; from justice of
peace. Dismissed by relator. Judgment
against relator for costs.
John +. Roe. exr, VS.. Jesse Roe ct al; TO
quiet title. Submitted TO court. Evidence
heard Finding interest of parties in real
estate and decree quieting title to same.
Costs taxed to Robert Roe's Estate.
William Bangham ct al. VS.. Samuel
Bangham ct al; partition Commissioner
files report of collection, and asks order for
distribution. Granted.
State ex rel. William H. Hart. auditor
of State VS.. the Reserve Fund Savings and
Loan Association of Indianapolis; for re-
ceiver. Receivers petition for allowance
for services and expenses of receivership
approved. Receiver allowed 500 for serv-
ices and $16.45 money advanced.
John l.. McMaster, Special Judge.
Albert II. Johnson VS.. Frank S. Foster;
complaint Trial resumed. Additional evil
dence heard.
NEW SUITS FILED.
Mabel Scott VS.. Harvey A. Scott; divorce.
Circuit Court.
Mary Schifferley VS. Marion Caldwell
Of ha will of TSah N
to foreclose mortgage and for personal
judgment. Superior Court, Room 1.
l.. Nathan Wilkinson ct al. VS.. John w.
Fort; to foreclose mortgage. Superior
Court. Room 2.
Bertha Schibbe VS.. August Schibbe; d.
vorce. Superior Court, Room 3.
Mary II. Reese VS.. John II. Herig ct al. ;
TO foreclose mortgage. Superior Court
Josephine E. Clark VS. Milton Clark; di-
vorce. Circuit Court.
southworth; divorce. Superior Court.
| Room /.
Tilghman w. Mefford VS.. Terry Moore;
on note and mortgage. Superior Court,
SUPREME COURT.
Minutes
1890. State ex rel. board of directors of
| the County Infirmary of Darke county VS..
Thomas j. Overman, sheriff Randolph
| county. Randolph c. c. Appellants brief
| (S) filed
1892. Charles c. Shattuck VS.. Angelina
| Shattuck. Clay c. c. Appellees motion
| to dismiss. Notice served. Brief on mo-
| ton filed.
APPELLATE COURT.
Minutes
| 1920. Western Union Telegraph Company
VS.: Howard Ferguson. Monroe c. C. APP
| pellant's reply brief (S). Appellants re-
quest for oral argument filed.
| 314. George b. Cooper eft al. VS.. Mer-
chants and Manufacturers National Bank
| of Columbus, o. Clay G. G.. Appellants
points for oral argument fled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

The United States pension agency began
the payment of s4.oo0 checks yesterday.
which Is the largest quarterly payment
ever made by the local ONCE. The Span
fish, American and Philippine war veterans
have increased the list TO some extent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

yesterday to pay the receiver of the Re-
serve Fund Savings and Loan Associa-
ton of Indianapolis 500 for his services as
receiver and s16.45 for money that had been
advanced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

guardian of Harry NJ. White and other
minor heirs. 1.500; l.. p. Harlan, guardian
of Elsie McCaw, 800.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Ethel barrymore Engaged

NEW YORK, May 1.-The Journal and
Advertiser says: AT a dinner given in
honor OF C.. ID. Wetmore and Miss Ethel
Barrymore, by Miss Albert Stevens, Mr..
Wetmore announced his engagement to
Miss Barrymore. Mr.. Wetmore is wealthy
architect"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
DISiOPtS Muscles.
Sh0ttePS Nerves,
StfffenS joints.

with distorted limbs and shattered it be slow il
developing with slight wandering palms. just enough IA
make feel uncomfortable the tendency such to
worse, and finally become chronic.
Like other blood diseases Rheumatism often inherited and
damp cold of food insufficient cloth
anything calculated to impair the health, will frequently
to develop in early e but often until middle
later In whatever FORM whether acute chronic
an Ifsl OF Rheumatism is Strictly Blood Disease
and IMMINENT other externa. reach the trouble
Neither do the preparations of potash and and the
mineral salts which the doctors always prescribe Rheu
asm but the digestion and break down the constitution
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
APPELLATE COURT.

$3.50. Western Union Telegraph Company
VS.. Howard Ferguson. Monroe G.. G.. APP
pellant's reply brief (9. Appellants re-
quest for oral argument filed.
3l41. George b. Cooper eft al VS.. Mer-
chants and Manufacturers National Bank
of Columbus, o. Clay G. c.. Appellants
points for oral argument filed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02
Rheumatism is Strictly a Blood Disease

remedy general the
purifying properties
in lin
stimulates and inforc overwoked
outor s.
manen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-02

The Fortnightly Thimble Club of the
Covenant Congregational Church opened
its fair yesterday afternoon in the Sabbath
school rooms. There were fancy articles
for sale and candy. Last night there was
a delightful musical programme rendered
and tomorrow night the play. Aunt
Susan Jones" will be presented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
There viii be Large Crowds in Can
ton to See Ceremonies.
Mr.. M'KINLEY WILL SPEAK.
This and His Letter of Acceptancc
Will BE Extent OF His Participation
in the Campaisn-Undistu
by Eumors of the Plot to As
Sassinate Him-NothinS
as 70 Delegations.

CANTON. o.. July 1.-THE campaign of
1900 in Canton will not be a duplicate of
the campaign of 1886 1t is not the pres
make speeches to delegations who may
visit Canton during the summer and fall.
even if he should remain here all the
time
The President will be so much occupied
with public business TINT he will have but
little time TO devote to the campaign.
Four years ago he was Il private citizen.
and the candidate OF his party felt jus
titled in taking the active part in the
campaign that ne did. Now the President
feels that he should give his attention to
many questions which are pending and
constantly arising
1t is the present intention of the Presi-
dent 20 confine his participation in the
campaign to his speech tomorrow and
his letter of acceptance. Various clubs,
delegations and deputations have rele-
graphed here asking when they can be re-
ceived by the President. The replies sent
in response to these messages have said
that the length OF the Presidents say in
Canton is indefinite. and that he cannot
make appointments for the reception of
such delegations. Those who call to pay
their respects will be received at times
Wnen the President IS not engaged as they
would be, were he in Washington, but the
President will not make speeches from the
front porch to visiting delegations.
PREPARATIONS COMPLETE.
Preparations have about been completed
Tor the notification of President Mckinley
of his denomination for the position he now
holds. Two large flags, one covering the
upper portion and the other draped over
the awnings OF the Presidents home, on
North Market Street, are all the tlecora-
tions that will meet the eyes of the visi-
tfegt. BACK Of the house q large tent has
tea will have luncheon after the cereyf1Urr.ts
ar. completed The speaking VIII take
p.ac. from The famous front porch of the
Mckinley residence. unless the weather
prevents in which case the Opera House
will bs used
Canton is getting ready for a large
crowd. Many people can reach this clzy to-
morrow to participate IN the ceremonies
and return home at night. and clubs and
other organizations, as well as individuals.
ara taking; advantage of the opportunity
- bs present.
IN the ceremonies it IS probable a NUM-
be- OF spe5che:i besides those OF Senator
Lodge and President Mckinney viii be
mad, Senator Hanna. Senator Fairbanks.
and Representative Taylor, Of this dis
trict, ara TO be called upon for short adj
dresses.
,Th. publication of The alleged plot against
President Mckinley did not disturb him
in the least. He drove out with Judge Day
III the morning and walked about the lawn
and porch chatting with visitors during The
afternoon, as il fear of assassination was
the thing furthest from his thoughts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
JURY IN POWERS TRIAL.
Tho Selection Be.uu s.,a six I,

Tho Selection Be,,,n AND Six Were
ScCHcG
GEORGETOWN, KY, July 1I-Judge
CantriIl to-day overIued the motion for
a continuance in the case OF former Sec
retary of State Cahb Powers, and the
work of selecting a j1ry was begun. The
regular venire of jurmen was called, and
out OF that number unly six were accept
ed. These are. of course, subject to per-
emptory challenge by either side later on,
so there is no certainty that any of them
Will finally sit as jurors in the case. They
are as follows:
W. 0. Tinder, Democrat, farmer; f. G..
Stone, Democrat, farmer; 4. W. Craig,
Democrat. merchant A. NJ Bradley.
Republican, butcher; K S. Sprake, Demo-
crat, farmer, and W. 7. Munson. Demo-
crat, farmer.
Judge Cantrill tonight ordered Sheriff
Snuff to summon an extra venire of 100
citizens, who are to be tested for jury
service. Before the jury matter was taken
up to-day Powers attorney filed the par
don issued to him by Ex-Governor Taylor
and offered it az a plea in bar The court
overruled the plea saying:
THE highest courts in this State and
in the United States have decided that
Taylor was not Governor on March 10th
when this pardon was issued. It is there
fore void"
a demurrer by the defense TO the in
iictment was also overruled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Booker I. Washington Addressed
Large Crowd

CHARLESTON, S, c., July 1.-THE
members OF the National Educational AS
sCcIation put in a busy day, TWO associa-
tions and the general organization and many
meetings Of departments taking up their
time Booker 7. Washington, the negro
educator, drew the largest crowd OF the
convention at the Auditorium tonight,
Speaking of the advancement of the col
orel man. along educational lines.
The Nominating Committee will meet
at noon tomorrow and decide upon
candidate for president California is ex-
pected to present the name OF Prof. F'os-
hav. of Los Angles. but the sentiment OF
many of the delegates is that the homer
should go East. Prof. ]. NJ. Green, of
Trenton, y. j.. has many friends, and al
though he is not pressing his candidacy.
the chair is likely to go 20 the New Jersey
man.
Cincinnati and Detroit are claiming the
next convention; the matter will be con-
sdereti tomorrow by the Board of Direc-
tors ST Louis has put in a bid for the
convention in 1903. the year Of their Ex-
position.
The delegates are improving their idle
hours bv visiting the numerous island re-
sorts ana the many historic places around
Charleston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
The Brute Failed in the Accomplish
ment of His Crime.
THERE is GREAT EXCITEMENT.
Judge Kendall Told the Sheriff to
Have tho Jail Guarded to Pre-
vent Lynchin.-Court in Ses-
sion, and 1t Is Thought the
law viii Be Allowed
10 Take Its Course.

EAsTvILLE, VA, July 1.-Special--
Great excitement prevailed in the lower
part of Northampton county this morning.
when the news spread that a negro man
by the name of Joe Boone, from South
ampton county, had attempted a criminal
assault upon Mrs. Lulu Fulford, wife Of
Mr.. John F'uiford, young farmer living
near Seaview, this county.
This morning while Mrs. Fulford was
cleaning her cook-stove the negro brute
walked into the room and putting his hand
on her shoulder, while she was in kneeling
position. made known his malicious pur-
poses.
She arose and ordered him from the
room. when he drew his pistol and told her
il she made a noise or ever told any one
he would kill her, and then left the house
and returned to the field, where he was
employed picking up potatoes.
THE JAIL GUARDED
Sheriff Jarvis was at once summoned and
went down and arrested the negro and
placed him in the county Jail at E,astville.
The negro says he only wanted the lady
to count his money
While the feeling against the negro is
high. everything is quiet now. Judge
Kendall told the sheriff to have the Jail
guarded tonight to keep from having Il
lynching. It Is thought the people will let
the law take its course, as q speedy trial
will be had, court being in session at this
time.
No harm was done the lady.