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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
THE DIVORCE COURT.
Numerous Cases Up for Trial I'm SUI
periOr Court Yesterday.

John Fahey was before Judge feathers
yesterday. asking for a divorce from his
wife. Ellen, who is now in Missouri. He
has been In the city about eight months,
and claimed that his wife deserted him
and also treated him cruelty. They were
married in 1862, and Fahey's testimony that
she once slapped him and was of bad
repute was the only evidence offered. The
divorce was not granted. but was con-
finued. giving Fahey an opportunity to
present corroborative testimony.
Judge feathers also granted divorce to
Laura Ferrin, with judgment against John
Ferrin for costs. The evidence showed
that Ferrin had good position with the
Pullman Palace Car Company at Louisville
and able to support his wife and
child. but did not. Mrs. Ferrin presented
letters from him. in which he said there
was no use In her coming to Louisville TO
live with him. and that IL she tried to
secure alimony through the divorce courts
he would give up his position. IL was
shown the court that Mrs. Ferrin had
some property here, and about $, 900 which
she would receive from her uacle's estate.
She was granted custody of their one
Judge feathers granted Laura r. Harri-
son divorce from Fred Harrison and
gave judgment against the defendant for
costs and $40 per month for her childs
support. The plaintiff Is deaf, and her
husband Is a deaf mute. About ten years
ago the couple met at the State Institute
for the Deaf and Dumb, where both were
pupils. and. becoming enamored of each
other. were married. Their married life
from the first was not happy, and the
husband finally secured a position in the
government printing Office at Washington,
ID. c., where he mas lived since that time.
He was formely connected with the local
weather bureau Though he has drawn a
salary OF S1,400 a year he has failed to
support his wife and child Harrison
visited this city in December and per-
sonally served with a summons in the
case. but did not appear for trial. The
woman, though. deaf, is said to be
stenographer and typewriter. The services
of an interpreter were necessary in taking
the evidence
Judge McMaster, of the Superior Court,
granted Inez Quarterman divorce from
her husband, John Quarterman. The evil
dence showed she had been led into the
marriage by the defendants statement to
her that he had not before been married.
when the fact was that he mad been four
times married and divorced and three OF
his divorced wives were living in Indian
apolis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
what the Detectives Found.

While Detectives Asch and Dugan were
searching junk shops for stolen goods yes
terday they found large quantity of cop
per plates and wire in a wagon in charge
of Julius Johnson, of Franklin, Frank
Jones. of 40 West Washington street and
George w. Suter, OF Franklin. They could
give no satisfactory explanation OF how
they came I'm possession OF il and were
placed under arrest. The plumber Is thought
to have been stolen from a bicycle factory
near Shelbyville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Suit Against shilling.

The Board Of County Commissioners yes
terday brought suit against William L.
Shilling to recover fees which is claimed
were illegally retained by him during his
term in Office as county recorder. Demand
is made for sl,6H.26. 1t is alleged that the
defendants salary for the period named
was $6,S13.s9 and that he had collected In
fees 0.45l.15, leaving a balance due the
county of SO, 1926. The complaint refers
TO the bond Of the defendant. which was
in the sum of $1,000. and demand is made
only for the shortage in excess Of the bond,
a suit being now pending against the bonds
men for the full amount of such bond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Judge McMastcr Finds for Both City
and Defendant.

In the case of the city of Indianapolis
against the Indianapoli Gas Company I'm
the Superior Court, TO compel the sinking
OF additional gas wells. Judge McMaster
yesterday gave his decision on the demur-
Ter filed by the gas company. which con-
tended that the complaint OF the city did
not state facts sufficient TO constitute =
cause OF action and that the city was not a
proper relator 7 Judge McMaster decided
that the facts set out were. sufficient TO con-
stitute a cause of action, but on the other
point held with the gas company and sus-
tanned the demurrer. The city. he claimed
was not In its corporate capacity affected
by the lack Of gas and was. therefore, not
an injured party. The court suggested
that anyone who had suffered from lack OF
gas might properly bring the suit as
might the city IL such suit was brought
because or its ownership OF power
house, engine house or other plant and use
of gas therein Other points were brought
out and IL is possible the city may file an
amended complaint.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Telegraph Company Sued.

In petition filed yesterday in the Su-
perior Court Lena Henry asks damages of
the Western Union Telegraph Company
for failure to promptly deliver to her
message from Columbus, o., announcing
the probable death Of her brother at that
place. She alleges that the message was
delayed five hours and that had 1t been de-
livered promptly she and her husband
would have been able to reach the brothers
bedside before he died. She demands s., 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
The WIN. III. Block 60.

matters and the Emperors freedom from
prejudice.
The United States embassy is gratifed at
the fact that for months there has been a
perfect lull in the complaints about German
official seizures and vexatious delays of
American meats and fruits. Excepting a
few trifiing cases, nothing has been heard
OF that description, and the embassy has
not been requested for months to furnish
assistance.
Sidney O'Donne, an expelled captain of
the German army, once military instructor
of the Emperor and later convicted of
high treason, is now charged here with de-
frauding a number of employees. While in
Paris on business the French authorities
expelled him. ODonne, on hearing of the
charges to-day, returned here of his own
accord to refute them.
The first performance of Hauptmann' s
'Schleuk und Jau" takes place tonight at
the Deutsches Theater. The play is a ro-
mantle burlesque.
The United States ambassador, Andrew
d. White. will give large diplomatic din
ners Feb. II and "a and March 8. He will
also give a Washington birthday reception
to the American colony.
Among the Americans married TO promi-
nent Germans who are now here for the
seasons gayeties are Countess Won Goeze
and Baroness Won Schulzbar, nee Marston,
of Chicago; Baroness Won Luettwitz, nee
Carey, of Cleveland: Countess Won Sier-
troph, nee Knowlton, of New lork; Coun-
tess Won Matuschka, formerly of Detroit:
Baroness Won Giskra, nee King, of New
York, wife of the new secretary of Aus
trian embassy, and Frau Won Nimpsch.
formerly of New York. Mrs. Sharp, a niece
of General Grant, for the winter.
Herr Friedlaender. a financier. gave a
luncheon to-day at the Hotel Bristol to
DR.. Leyds. Mr. White was invited. but de-
clined, pleading a mass of official work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
THE STOUT FIRE.
Water Still Being Turned ON the De-
bris-Mr. StOut's New Quarters.

Water is still being turned on to the de-
bris of the George w. Stout fre-damaged
stock on South Meridian street, and no
work has been done as yet toward remov-
ing the wreckage. Repairs have already
been begun on the buildings on either side
and their repair sufficient for reoccupancy
will be pushed.
George w. Stout has secured the rooms
formerly occupied by the Condo Implement
Company at q TO 80 North Capitol avenue.
and Will do business in that location until
the completion of the new building on the
site OF the ruined structure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Mrs. wickes Sue. for psvorcc.

Nettie Wickes, of 2O2 Minkner street, yes
terday fled petition in the Superior Court,
asking divorce from her husband, Will
liam e. Wickes. and for the custody of
their two children. She alleges cruelty to
herself and the children and desertion on
July Is, 1898. at which time he left her for
another woman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

isaac S. Boyer alone was rendered about
p. m. The plaintiffs claimed the de
PENDANT was Indebted TO them for gro
ceries, for which indebtedness note was
given. The note became due and IL was sent
back for renewal II was claimed the note
vas destroyed and the defendant refused
% pay the amount due. The action was IN
tort ant the plaintiffs alleged that Boyer's
wife was a party 10 a conspiracy TO de-
fraud them. but the jury decided Boyer
was alone responsible for the notes de-
structfon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Goldstine Bros. dry-goods merchants at
Sll Klondyke avenue. and Robert Martin
dale, owner OF the building, suffered a loss
of $500 by fire about 10 o'clock last night
The origin was unknown.
Hayes Bros plumbing shop was dscov-
cred TO be on fire about $50 last night. The
loss was about SIS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Averitt Baker, in complaint filed yes
terday in the Superior Court. asks $1,000
from the Indianapolis Street-railway Com
pany for being forcibly elected from car
on Jan. 81. He alleges that he paid his
fare on North Indianapolis car and re-
ceived a transfer to the West Indianapolis
line. but was not allowed to ride to the end
of his Journey
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
DATES ARE FIXED.
Time for Holding the County and
Township Conventions.

Chairman Aiken and the Republican ex-
ecutive committee held a meeting yester-
day afternoon and arranged the dates for
the county and township conventions. 1t
was decided to hold the county convention
on March 3, and the Center township con-
vention on March 10.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Suit Against the FIynn..

Friday George and May Flynn, husband
and wife. brought suit in Justice Clarks
court against Harry Harlan for damages
for assault and battery. A jury found In
favor of Harlan, who at once filed charges
of assault and battery against Flynn and
his wife in Justice Shocks court. The
case was to have been tried yesterday, but
the defendants attorneys could not be
found. Harlan was fined in Police Court
for assault and battery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Pensions for Veterans.

Certificates have been issued to the fol.
lowing named Indianians:
Original-Moses J. Frazier. Anderson, Sc
John L. Meek. Mount Vernon. Sc
Additional-David Mcclure. New Pales-
tine, $40 to So: Daniel NJ Vanloon. Hobart
Sc TO s.; Eli Hayworth. Winchester. s. tc
SO; John +. Filbert. Wabash, s. TO sl2
Benjamin l.. Sheets. Muncie. s. to SO: vii
liam Ellis. Duckrell. So to $l2; James NJ
Trueblood vincennes, * TO $40; Albert T.
Miller. Wabash. ST. 10 s2i.
Original Widows, etc.-Martha E. Collins
Alfordsville. sl2; Especial acD Martha
Bray, Westfield. s.; Louarca Seacat. Wash
ington IS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Marion Club viii Go 20 Anderson.

The Marion Club is making arrangements
70 go TO Anderson to the Lincoln League
meeting on Monday. Feb. L. The club will
not go in uniforms. but each member will
be furnished badge The club will go by
special train. which leaves this city al l2
o'clock. The club will be accompanied by a
band. Railroad tickets will be on sale al
tho clubhouse tomorrow. As this is the
first turnout OF the kind for 1900 a great
effort is being made TO take a large crowd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
VITAL STATISTICS-FEB. 8
births.

Odiebelle and Charles Johnson. 5s7 West
Thirteenth street, girl.
Bertha and ]. Albert Frestine, 77i Chicago
street, boy.
Maggie and Paul Weise. - West Tenth
street. girl.
Katie and III. A. Cook, 500 Hosbrook
street. girl.
Marie and Louis Hyde, 1919 Davis street
girl.
Maggie and John Chadwick, POI Spring
street. boy.
Anna and Charles Bohnstedt. 1lo3 South
Senate avenue. boy.
May and John Miller. city, boy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
The KendaII. Bound Over to Court.

NICHOLASVILLE. Ky, Feb. S-The
Kendall family, consisting of the father
and two sons. were to-day bound over TO
the March term of the Circuit Court to an
swer the charge OF numbering Eugene Cas-
sell. "A third son was accused of compile
ity in the murder but was run over and
killed by a locomotive. The present de-
PENDANTS were first jailed at Lexington and
were conveyed to Nicholasville by the Bar
louisville company OF the State guard. all
of whom were ordered TO Frankfort. but
a detail of ten left to guard the prisoners
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

The Citizens Street-railroad Company
yesterday filed motion for new trial in the
case brought against it by Caroline Huffer,
in whose favor a judgment was given few
days ago on the ground that an article in
newspaper might possibly have influenced
the decision of the judge In a ruling on q
pending motion. A clipping from the news
paper was attached as an exhibit. The case
was the one In which the attorney for the
street-car company tried by a shrewd move
to prevent the attorney for the plaintiff
from making an argument.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
In Favor of Gas Company.

The case of Sarah A. Denny against
the Indianapolis Gas Company for damages
to her property on Fifteenth street result
ing from natural gas explosion in house
adjoining was decided yesterday by jury
I'm Room 2, Superior Court, in favor of the
defendant. The explosion occurred i'm 1896
and the owners of the wrecked building Sc
cured judgment against the gas company
some time ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
In the Criminal Court.

William Preston, who is, with Jessie
Thurber and Frank Pierce. charged with
robbing Henry Goldstein of $50, was tried
by jury in the Criminal Court yesterday
for conspiring to commit a felony. The
jury was instructed TO bring I'm a verdict
for the defendant, which was done. Pres
ton is also charged with grand larceny and
receiving stolen goods.
Andrew Van Meter. charged with petit
larceny, was arraigned and pleaded not
guilty. He was remanded TO await trial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

II the latter institution filed with the
state Board OF Charities yesterday shows
IN Increase of prisoners. There has been
4 general decrease in the population Of the
prison since Oct. 81, 1895. when 1t was $40.
on Oct. 81. 1859, there were go prisoners.
Seven inmates have been recently paroled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Mrs. stanIex.s Estate.

The Marion Trust Company was yes
terday granted letters of administration in
the settlement of the estate of Mrs. Lin
ME Stanley, who formerly lived in this city,
and was possessed OF considerable property
Mrs Stanley was for several years travel
ing for her health and died a short time
ago at Portland, Ore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
FRAUD is CHARGED.


v. NJ. Backus. his wife and the Rand
Drill Company were yesterday made de-
PENDANTS in a suit In the Superior Court
brought by the State Bank OF Indiana. The
suit Is for foreclosure OF a real estate
mortgage and the canceling Of alleged
fraudulent deeds given by Backus to his
wife. The plaintiff asks Judgment for S2O-
900. The property in controversy is por-
ton OF Lots and of Pope's subdivision
OF lot No. l OF st. Glars second addition
TO Indianapolis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Resumes Trip Around the WorIa.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3-Alfred Gwynne
Vanderbilt. second SON of the late Cor
nelius Vanderbilt. sailed for Europe to-day
to resume the trip around the world which
was interrupted at Hong-Kopg by the
announcement Of his fathers death. From
London Mr. Vanderbilt will so direct to
India
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Owing tn the transfer OF prisoners from,
the Reformatory at Jeffersonville to thu.
State Prison at Michigan City. the report
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Great Linen Sale

LINEN DAMASK-From the loom of the
noted firm of ANDREW READ, full two
yards wide, heavy satin finish, in an i'm
mense line of desirable patterns, plain
center, with wide border, clover leaf,
fleur de lis, etc, our regular SIS co.
quality; special ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "
SATIN DAMASK-All pure Linen, in q
choice line of patterns, yards a.
wide, regular price is 81; sale price. .OOS
HALF-BLEACHED DAMASK Extra
heavy and wide, pure Linen a mag
nificent line of patterns, regular SOc
SIC cloth, per yard. ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Art studies Free.

Buy Is cents worth of ''Marseilles'' white
soap and Snow Boy" washing powder
pers for choice pictures at No. Il Penn
bfvxe Arcade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Cramps shipyard strike Ended.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. Sit was
announced at Cramps shipyard this after
noon that the strike which had been in
progress since last August was officially
declared OF to-day by the representatives
IL the strikers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Jas. G. Jordon Sues jeremiah Gates
and william Bosdorfer.

James @. Gordon yesterday brought suit
IN Justice Shocks court against jeremiah
X. Gates and William Bosdorfer for money
lost by him at cards. He alleges that his
losses aggregate at three sittings $40 10
The defendants, IL Is claimed, keep a gam
bling resort on South Delaware street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Charles ODonnell and Mary Harrington.
Ed a. Seeley and Mabel Bertha Harvey.
Paul Ascher and Letha Heron.
James Galloway and Mary Owens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
VERDICT AGAINST BOYER.
Jury Decides Against Him I'm Busch
mann Cuse

A jury In the case OF William Buschmann
et al. against Isaac s. Boyer ct al. was re-
suned yesterday In the Circuit Court ane
was given 70 the jury about D. m. A
verdict TN favor of the piaintin and against
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Death.
Marriage Licenses.

Anna NJ. Clements. 1885 Madison avenue
tuberculosis.
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SCOTCH DAMASK-Pure Linen, 20 inches
wide. grass bleached. I'm a great variety
of patterns, regular CSC quality. 40
CREAM DAMASK-Full two yards wide.
in full line OF patterns. regular <7O~
price is 50c in this sale. .OSC
BLEACHED DAMASK-5s inches wide.
regular sc kind: tomorrow 81
at .-..--... ..-.-.--.-......--..-..-.-.. ~ -
BLEACHED NAPKINS-lsxie, reg m
ular 75c quality. JIG
BLEACHED AND HALF-BLEACHED
NAPkINS-20 and p inches square. TO-
our regular price Is 81; sale price - u
MISREPRESENTATION Cream Damask, extra
heavy quality. will outwear any others.
regular $3.50 dozen: while they O. %
last at .-.--......-..-........-. ~
TOWELs-Pure Linen Huck. assorted
sizes, plain white and colored borders.
regular l5c quality; In this IN
SAFE .......-- ....-..-..-...-..-..----.. ~
TURKISH TOwELs-Extra heavy. o.
24x50, our regular 25c quality. ~
ALL-LINEN CRASH-Unbleached regu-
lar &c quality, 10 yards TO a GUS A.
toner, per yard -.................-...... ~
GLASS TOWELING-Leaves no lint: -
regular price is Sc; in this sale. ~
BROWN CRASH-All pure Linen. Is inches
wide. a very serviceable one, reg a.
ular 1Oc quality; special at............. ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
We Pay Express

Charges on ali pur-
chases of $500 or over
to points within 100
miles of indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Low Prices in Innings

TAFFETA-Fast Black, Brown and Drab,
silk-fnish, with a satin stripe, -
regular 10c quality, in this sale. w
SILESIA-Fun yard-wide, Fast Black and
Drab, make a good, fine waist lining,
regular price is PFC; sale g.
SILK-FINISH TAFFETA-36 inches wide,
fast black and a full line of colors. looks
like silk and wears better, makes beau
tiful skirt or waist lining, regular TO-.
zoe quality: here tomorrow at.....
LINEN CANVAS-Stiffening and Skirt
Facing, Black and Tan, regular -,
price CSC; sale price. A|%
MOREEN VELOURS-Fast Black and a
beautiful line of colors, 36 inches wide,
makes a serviceable petticoat or
lining, regular 25c quality; special 1Rc
at ...--......'.....'..'.
FRENCH HAIRCLOTH-A superior quail
ity, all pure hair, nonshrinkable fast
black, regular price is S5c; sale DE-
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Kitcheus new EIipsoid Panels. $ dozen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Black Dress Goods

ENGLISH CREPON-4s inches wide. pure
Mohair and Wool, no cotton back, very
highly finished, our s2.25 quail d 40
1ty .......-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FRENCH CREPON-46 inches wide. Mo-
hair and Wool. very lustrouS, only
small quantity left, sl.5O quail &1 IN
lty ......... .......................... ~
BLISTERED CREPON-42 inches wide.
pure Mohair and Wool. very
blistery, our 81. SO and $50 quail Of M
lily ......... ..............-.......... y
MATELASSE CREPON-44 inches wide,
French make, finished like Silk, SO,-
CAMEL S-HAIR CHEVIOT-50 inches
wide, all WOOL good heavy
weight. very lustrous, our Sl5o Ct 10
quality ....-.......-.......-f
PEBBLE CHEVIOT-50 inches wide, all
wool, silk finish, very desirable
for tailored dresses, our Sl.5O CT 10
quality ......... ---..............--.-f
DIAGONAL CHEVIOT-5O inches wide.
all WOOL heavy weight, made
ssps,s; Iii. for skirtins' our Csc Csc
quality ....-.... ............'.....'.'.
HOMESPUN-54 inches wide, all
wool. very heavy weight, our 81 zSc
GRANITE CLOTHS inches wide.
all wool, very lustrous, our sl2o SIC
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Biz Sale of DOmeStiCS

PRINTS-Percale and fancy
styles. our regular &c kind. per