The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-07
1 7 NEWS NOTES.

One of the large plate glass showcases
standing in front of the Misft Clothing
Parlors, SO East Washington street. was
broken last night about IL o'clock and two
overcoats taken.
Thomas Hizer. a trusty at the work.
house, made his escape Saturday night,
ano was returned yesterday, after about
twelve hours liberty. He was washing
windows, and when through. walked away.
Detectives Holtz and Morgan yesterday
arrested Al Helms, who is charged with
stealing a mandolin from the home of his
aunt, 40s South East street. The mandolin
was the property of a boarder and was
found In a pawn shop.
W. ". johnson, colored, fell from a
wagon at the observation-disclosures depot
yesterday and suffered a severe cut on the
lip. The ambulance was called, but when
1t arrived Johnson was not to be found.
A short time after he walked into the Dis
pensary, where his injured lip was sewed
up by DR.. Virgins.
The "skat" contingent of the Independent
Turner'S, consisting of forty-three men,
bers, CAV a "skat tournier" yesterday
afternoon. to the delight of a large audi
ence. The prize winners were Messrs. l..
Meyer, ST., Charles Ferger, August Hook,
Fred Koeckert, John Rauch, Max Koeck-
ert, Angus OoepperS and Edward Berter-
mann.
J. Brennan, Of 800 West Washington
street. was arrested yesterday and charged
with stealing IS from J.. w. Mitchell, of
llu4 hcntucky avenue. mitchell tOlQ the
police that he had been drunk the night
before and went to Brennan's place, and
was by him put into bed. When he awoke
his money was missing. Brennan denies
the theft.
Mr.. Oily R. VALID, venerable counsel Of
Marion Camp, Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea, was agreeably surprised last evening
by the officers and members, with their
families, who came with congratulations
on his thirtieth birthday; also, the third
anniversary of the election to the highest
office in the local camp Of Woodmen. A
beautiful ring. set with diamonds and
jewels, emblematic of the order, was pre-
scented to him by Mr.. Joseph Bruce, clerk of
the Marion Camp, who also made a felici-
tous address. Although taken by surprise.
Mr.. VALID responded feelingly. His home
had been deliberately ornamented with flow
ers and Woodmen inscriptions during his
absence. Among the prominent members
who were present were Mr.. w. F. Green,
Of S~helbyville, head physician of the or
der, Mr.. John Heitkam and Mr.. Henry
Mas, local officers.
In her recent lecture on THE Jewish
C~hautauqua," Minnie d. Louis said: "I
came as a messenger of hope, to bring
courage and cheer to the Jewish heart. But
this can only be obtained through the study
of Judaism, its history and its literature. A
comprehensive knowledge of these will so
quicken the mind and heart hat the old in
tense love for it will be revived. This
knowledge Is not to enforce the rigid views
and ceremonies of ages past, but Is to open
the mind that it may i~ntelligently know
how to adapt the eternal truths of Judaism
generation, without altering its signid-
canoe for this, the wisdom of the people,
as well as of the rabbis, is needed. There
fore popular education which will enable
the people to understand their needs and to
wisely consider them is fostered by the
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