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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
JESSE H. WEBB ARRESTED
HE Is CHARGED WITH FORGING AND
"RAIsING- CHECKS.
He Was Employed by a Local Paper
ms a Reporter-List of His
FOrgcries.

The incidents attending the passing of a
check. the Endorsement of which was
forged at the New York store several days
ago resulted yesterday in the arrest Of
the man who secured the money as we'll as
$40 on other checks by similar means.
The man under arrest is Jesse H. Webb,
a reporter on the Indianapolis News. He is
charged with forgery and obtaining money
under false pretenses. He confesses to
having secured money on the following
checks:
April IA. 1900. check given by the Cincin-
natl Enquirer on the National Lafayette
Bank for $50 payable to Gid b. Thompson.
This check was cashed at the Bates House,
and on the back was the forged indorse-
ment of Mr.. Thompson and r. G.. Tucker,
both of the News.
Ar11l 80. 1900. check Of the United Mine
Workers, w. c. Pearce, secretary and
treasurer. on the State Bank of Indiana
for s25, payable to John Mitchell. This
check was cashed by P. II. McNeis, of the
Occidental Hotel The signature and in
dorsement of Mr.. Mitchell were both
forged. The check was refused at the bank
for the reason that there was mo account
at this bank
June il, 1900, check given by the Evening
News Association of Detroit on the De-
troit National Bank for SO, payable to
Hal. w. Reed. This check was cashed by
Henry j. Huber and was refused by the
Detroit bank for the reason that Ii had
been raised from rs cents
Check issued by the New York Times on
the Nassau Bank of New York for $40 pay
able to Z. T.. Martin. This check was
cashed by L. j. Cullen. of the Denison Ho-
tel, and bore on the back the forged sigma
lures of Mr.. Martin and r. G.. Tucker The
check had been raised from some small
amount.
The two checks plainly showed the effects
of the acid used to eradicate the ink.
Webb said he had secured the checks
from letters addressed to the payees in
care of the News Office, he having access
to the mail for employees. The payees of
the checks, with the exception of the
United Mine Workers check, were all en-
ployes of the News.
Webb had been employed in the office of
the News for about two years and drew SIS
per week He claimed he was not able TO
keep his wife and child on the salary and
resorted 10 the fraudulent methods TO Sc
cure needed money. 1t is understood that
the money was not all used for the benefit
of his family
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
NEGOTIATIONS AT PEKING.
ENJOYS VIII Warn the Chinese They
Must Act in Good Faith.

PICKING, Jan. 22.-To-day the foreign
ENJOYS discussed the requests of the Chi
nese plenipotentiaries, especially In the
matter of punishments, and exempted Isl
Lien and Isl Wing as being less guilty
than the others. The reply 70 the Chi
nese note Will be delivered on Thursday.
1t will emphasize the point that the sign
ing of the agreement will be without value,
unless good faith is shown by acts, and
that it will be absolutely useless TO ex-
pect the removal OF troops or concessions
on the part of the allies until China has
concIusively proved her good intentions
Russia has almost completed the turning
over OF the railroad 10 the Germans.
Count Won Waldersee expects to leave
early in April The Germans say they viii
keep the railroad temporarily as military
necessity. The British object TO this
and the matter will be referred TO the home
governments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

dlsapproval from all. They cluim that
such an action as this would throw the Of
flee too much into politics. IL was also
decided that the county teachers should ne
paid according TO the average of their
licenses. This would make their salaries
more uniform. A teacher would be raid
according 10 his ability.
The superintendents also discussed a plan
By which they would be placed op a salary
instead of being paid by the day. as they
are now.
The meeting is an annual affair and Is
generally held at a different place each
year. Superintendent of Public instruction
Jones was present most of he session.
meeting OF the legislative committee
viii be held to-day. when the recommenda-
tons will be made which were decided
upon yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
SCHOOL sUPERINTENDENTs.
They Discuss Proposed Legislation
and Other Matters.

The County School Superintendents' Club,
known as the Northern Indiana Superin-
tendents. held a meeting yesterday I'm the
rooms OF the State Board OF Agriculture
II was presided over by Superintendent
Thompson. OF Marion. The other superin-
tendents present were: Order, OF Lafay-
cite: walkup. OF Charlottesville; Harvey.
OF Lebanon; Helt. OF Perryvil.e: Paris,
OF Farmland; Lewis. of Wabash: Groszear,
OF Terre Haute: Lands, OF this city; Green
street, OF Greencastle; Morley OF Warsaw.
There was no regular programme, and
the matters discussed pertained 10 legis-
lation which the superintendent intend 10
ask for Free textbooks were discussed.
and II was shown that majority OF those
present were In favor OF giving the BOOKS
to the pupils instead OF loanil'g them. THIS
was favored mostly for san.t;try reasons.
proposition was made at The afternoon
session relating to the elcetion of county
superintendents BY the people. Ii met with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
OHIO TEAM is DEFEATED
n. M. c. A. BASKET BALL CLUB CAR
RIEs OFF THE HoNORs.
Springfield Had Little show I'm the
First Half-The Score Was
IS to 10.

The Indianapolis Y. NJ. c. A. basket ball
team easily defeated the crack team from
Springfield. o.. last night in the Y. NJ. c. A.
gymnasium. before a large crowd. by a
score OF So to 10. The Indianapolis boys
were too fast for the Ohio players, and the
local men ran the score UP at lively rate.
During the first half Fleming. Pierson AMI
Hester did good work. while Harden was
also in the game at all stages. The Indian
apolis team was much the heavier and their
team work. while not Of a gilt-edged order
last night. far surpassed the work OF the
visitors. There were many lively scrim-
images in which indianapolis came out vic
torious. During the first half the visitors
seemed TO be bewildered at the rapid work
of the local men. and when the whistle
blew for the end OF the half the score stood
"a 10 3 In favor Of Indianapolis.
During the second half. however, the Wis
ftors displayed better judgment and the
odds were not so much I'm favor OF Indi-
annapolis The playing of SchoentaIl, of
Springfield was exceptionally clever, while
Pritchard and Hester did good work for
Indianapolis during the second half There
was considerable fouling by both teams
during the game. At the close OF the con-
test there was interesting exhibition on
the horizontal bars by members of the Y
NJ &. A ana the NJ l. II >. Inc lineup
and score OF the game follows:
Y. NJ. G. a Positions. Springfield.
Harden. Forward .Schoentall
Fleming. Pritchard. Forward. Bauer
Pierson, Reeves. Center ............ Miller
Hester ................ Guard ..., Bangham
Gavin Bates. Guard. II. Bauer
Goals from field: Harden, ?; Fleming, 4;
Pritcnard. 8: Pierson, 2: Hester, 4; SchOen-
tall. s; ". Bauer 2
Goals from foul: Harden, s. Schoentall. s.
Fouls Hester. 3: Gavin, ?; Schoental 4;
Miller. 10; Bangham. 1; H. Bauer, 2
Officials: Referee. West; umpires. Jones
and Wolf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
AN INFORMANT PUNISHED.
George Allen and Daughter Assaulted
by Two Men.

Mamie Johnson and her stepfather,
George Allen. colored, were assaulted yes
terday by William Shelton and George
Bolen. colored. because the girl had at
the request of her stepfather advised the
police Of their return to the city after an
absence Of several weeks. They were want
ed by the police for connection with the as
sault on Patrolman LEY Lowe, who was
severely beaten during the arrest of a negro
named Montgomery. They met the girl
while she was returning from her mission
and then went to Aliens home. Allen was
i'll and his injuries may prove fatal. The
girl later fled affidavit against both Shei-
ton and Bolen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
HOARD. Hold a Conference.

The Board of Works and Board of Safety
conferred yesterday on the improvements
10 be made in the fire department. The
Board OF Safety has options on lots to be
purchased for three new fire houses, and
they will recommend the lots to be pur-
chased to the Board of Works, and the
latter board will close the deals. II is the
intention of the Board of Safety TO enlarge
the headquarters first SO as to make room
for the new fire-alarm system station,
which will be installed soon as possible.
Architect W. Scott Moore is now pre-
pairing plans for the new houses and the
improvements to be made TO the other
houses recommended by the board.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
JeTcr,on wi,liam.,s Dcntb.

Word was received here yesterday OF
the death at San Diego. Cal, of Jefferson
Williams. formerly Of this city. His wife
and one daughter, Mrs. Charles p. Sample.
of Irvington. survive him. He was for
merly In the grocery business on West
Washington street, and removed 10 San
Diego in 1857, on account of the health of
his second wife. Mrs. Carrie Leonard, to
whom he was married in 1874 His first
wife was Margaret Boggess. whom he mar
ried in 1866
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

A summary of the credentials commit
tee report showed that there are 95s dele
gates seated In the convention. This is the
largest convention the miners have ever
held, and large per cent. OF the new or
ganization in the anthracite field are not
represented because the locals have not
been in existence long enough to entitle
them TO representation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

The new board of directors OF the Y.
NJ. c. A. organized yesterday by electing
the following officers: President, Josiah
X. Lilly: vice president, henry NJ.
Bowling: secretary. James L. Gavin:
auditor, James Somervillc; treasurer, Dr..
Green V. Wooden.
George w. Knepper. secretary OF the
junior branch. presented his resignation.
which was accepted He will remove to his
former home In Pennsylvania.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

Andy Monnahan, who escaped from the
workhouse Aug. 10, was captured at his
home on West Market street, West In
dianapolis last night by Steve Crawford.
was a 'trusty,' and escaped while work.
ing in the potato patch. He was sentenced
on charge of assault and battery. and
had thirty-four days Of his time to serve.
Monnahan was found asleep in bed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
bankruptcy Petitions.

The following petitions in bankruptcy
were filed yesterday in the Federal Court
Ebenezer II. Leach. fireman, indianapolis;
liabilities, S25S5.55; assets, S2s5
Robert A. Gilkersons. salesman, Sullivan:
liabilities. 81. o3207: assets, $1,000.
Samuel Prayer jeweler, Terre Haute; LA
billties s3.5l3.si: assets. &2ic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

The executive committee of the State
Board Of Agriculture will hold a meet
ing tomorrow to complete the arrange
ments with the Odd Fellows in regard 10
holding the state fair at the time of their
cpcampment Everything has been prac-
tically decided upon between the two COM
mittees except a few details, which will
be arranged at this final meeting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
Petition for Electric Franchise.

The Indiana Railway Company yesterday
filed petition with the County Commits
s.oners for a franchise TO construct an cleo
trio road over the National and Rockville
roads 20 Danville. Floyd Woods, Fred A.
joss. Crawford Fairbanks and II. c. Bru-
baker, jr.. are behind the scheme.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
Epworth League Social.

The Epworth League of Roberts Park
Church gave social last night, preceded
by a musical and literary entertainment
There was a large attendance. After the
entertainment refreshments were served by
the ladies of the league.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
New Ho.pitaI Boilers.

The Board OF Works has decided to
equip the City Hospital with two new
eighty-horse power boilers. fourteen feet
long by sixty inches in diameter. at once.
and bids will be received Jan. rs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

A liberal share OF your fire insurance
ought 10 be given TO the Indianapolis Fire
Insurance Company, safe, sound and
successfil company. organized with home
apitai BY Indiana men. who will give
your business prompt attention. Office,
No. l4s East Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
"The sIysteriou. Orator.

MeGarry. "the mysterious orator of the
coal miners. is OF the prominent dele
gates attending the convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23

volume Of over two hundred pages and con-
tains much valuable information regarding
the States charitable and benevolent insti-
tutions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
Annual Report Filled.

Board of Charities was issued yesterday
by Secretary Butler. The report makes q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-23
Feed your horse JANEss Dustless Oats.

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF
Indiana General Offices 20 South Delaware
street Fire. tornado and explosion.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

The Chicago Stock company
opered weeks engagement last
night at tie Auditorium, with a
dramatization Of Hal Gaines
famous novel, The Bondman.
A crowded house literally applaud
ed the work on the stage, and 1t
was evident that the Chicago Stock
company found Its way to tie
hearts to the theater-goers of the
city at'its initial performance. The
company IS above the average of
repertoire companies. While the
heavier parts were excellent, the
entire company was good, matter
not so often encountered in CON-
panies of that character. The work
of Mr.. Brown and the Doreutes
was especially clever, and they
were we'll supported through all The
difficult and trying scenes of this
stirring play. The specIalties we're
fire, especially the last one, the
roupe Of trained dogs. So we'll
had they been trained that they
seemed possessed of an intelligence
atove the brute creation. They
were the bfs ever seen In the city.
The company will play each
night and Christmas matinee, and
should receive liberal patronage
through the entire week.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

Great CONSERVATION was felt by
the friends of M. A. Hogariy of
Lexington, KY, when they saw he
was turning yellow. His ska slow
ly changed color, also his ey es, and
he suffered terribly. His malady
was Yellow Jaundice. He was
treated by the best doctors, but
without benefit. Then he was ad.
vlsed to try Electric Rltters, the
wonderful stomach atd liver rene
dy, and he writes: AFTER taking
two bottles I was wholly cured"
A trial proves Its matchless merit
for stomach, liver and kidney
troubles Only soc. Sold by D. A
Henderson,, druggist.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

Runs indicate a falling off In pro-
duction again this month, which
Will put the figures about the &c.
600 barrels a day mark. Cold
weather Is having a marked effect
on the runs and also on the pro-
duction of wells. many of which
are shut down and will never re-
gain their lost produc ION. Stocks
are still being reduced at the rate
of more than twenty thousand bar
zeis daily, and stocks of Lima oil
are not increasing this month.
Prices are too low, and were too
low before the slump to be pro6ta.
bic, therefore a further decline In
production may be expected.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

The Chicago Stock company will
give their second production Of the
holiday week engagement at the
Auditorium tonight. The Prince
of Tramps" Is the bill, and for the
class of people who prefer comedy
and strong climaxae, this Is the
bill of the week. 1t Is heroic
story of a hero In rags, showing
that though man may be only a
tramp, that there Is many an honest
heart beats beneath ragged jackets.
The comedy Is furnished by Yam
kee Pill Pedler and a giddy. old
maid. This Is the only American
comedy drama of this weeks en-
gagement. and as this is Christmas
eve, no one should miss enjoying
pleasant evening, If you have no
other engagement remember the
theatre Wills furnish you two hours
of e6ned amusement at prices only
ten, twenty and thirty cents, a
figure within reach Of all.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24
Notice to SsOckhOlde rs

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Sistersville, Middlebourne
and McElroy Turnpike Company
will be held at their Office In the
Mccormick and Morrison Office,
on Diamond street, Sistersville, w,
Va, on the third Wednesday In
January, to-wit: January IS, 1902,
to elect directors and transact any
other business that may come be.
fore the stockholders.
Given under our hands the 18th
day Of December, 1901.
JOHN DAVIS, President.
G. E. MILLER, Secretary.
II mo.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24
Iohn D. Rockefeller Is reported

John D. Rockefeller Is reported
to have administered terrible
"scolding" to his brother William
because of the part he took in the
manipulation of the slump In val
mes of copper stocks and the odlum
O. given the Stannard Trust be-
because of his connection there.
with. Poor William must have
felt awful after Johns Seeding"
but it is not recorded that he
offered to disgorge the fifteen or
twenty million dollars he scooped
In On the deal. No wonder John
Is again living on Skinned milk
and crackers"
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24


TO Council Of city Of Slstersvtlie for
Franchise TO Construct ihe Tracks or
the Tyler Railroad Over, Along and
Across the Streets OF Said City.
To ALL CITIZENS AND CORPORA
rIoNs INTERESTED IN THE
GRANTING OR REFUSING OF THE
FRANCHISES HEREIN MEN
TONED:
You will take notice that the Ty-
Ter Railroad company will apply TO
the Council of the City Of Sisters
Vile, on the 9th day of January,
1902, for the franchise authorizing
the construction of line of Elec-
trio Street Railway tracks along,
across and upon the streets OF the
City Of SlSte1sville. that Is to saj {:
Along, across ard Upon all the
streets and alleys Of said city.
You are further notified that ap-
plication for the granting of said
franchise has been 6led, 10 wit: %
the 9th day of December 1901, with
the city clerk Of the City of Sis.
tersville.
H. W. Mccoy, Pres.
J. II. Nc 10Y, Sec.
1877 at
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

The weather has been so uncer
tain for a day or two that 1t Is
almost impossible to tell whether
we shall have a white Christmas or
a green one. We trust 1t will be
the la ter. The turkeys always
taste better when the sting OF
frost Is In the air and the white
mantle covers the ground.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

In France 5000, 900 booklets
have been printed and are being
circulated free, the authoress being
the "White Lady" of the Dreyfus
trial. She claims that although
the constitution says justice shall
De public and free to everybody,
people endure great wrongs rather
that incur the expense, and delays
OF the law.
She desires to have citizens Unite
In popular movement to break up
the STAT mysterious monopoly of
awyers," desirlug the codi6cation
Of the civil and criminal laws by
special commission, so that they
may be simpli6ed.
1t would seem as though some
thing OF this kind was needed In
the United States, bat we need a
'White Lady, to start the move
ment, no lawyer would dare under
take such a movement as 1t would
make him liable to being thrown
over the bar.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24
Has Your Ch,,d the Group:

Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey
IS specific for Group in all stages
Tie confidence of the people OF
America has been won by Buusen's
Pine Tai Cough Honey as by no
other cough remedy and they natu-
rally turn to 1t when in reed of a
reliable cough remedy. No cure,
No pay. Price IS ard so cents.
For sale by D. A. Henderson,.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

Every child should have some
thing to make 1t happy tomorrow.
II you find one that has received no
tidings from Santa Claus, play the
part of the good old fellow your
self, and your Christmas turkey
will taste better and digest In half
the time.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

Paddy Boyles Oil City organ Is
agitatirg the question of having a
room set aside In Carnegles Oil City
monument to be used as museum.
Among the most attractive curios
would be a copy of Joseph Seep's
famous promise to pay the oil pro-
ducers "prices justified In the mar
kets of the world' engraven on a
bronze tablet that 1t may be pre-
served that future generations
may consider the magnanimity OF
the Standard Oil Trust.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

Santa Claus has brought Pitts
burg the most complicated politi-
cal situation ever seen In that or
any other city. IF the old fellow
had his way about 1t. we doubt not
he would make a cleaning up thst
would take away turkey from some
people and put crow In Its place.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

II feel I owe my life to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure" writes H. G.
Christensen. Hay field, M:nn. "For
three years I had dyspepsia so bad
that l could hold nothing on my
stomach. Finally I was confined to
my bed. Doctors said I could not
live Tread your advertisement of
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aud thought
1t fit nv case and commenced Its
use l began to improve from the
first bottle Now I am cured and
recommend 1t to all. :" Opera
House D;ug Store
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

If you think you have nothing to
be happy over this Christmas sea-
son, Just look around and see the
MANY who are not so fortunate as
YOU have been the last year, and
you will fud abundant material
for proper Christmas happiness.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

The cold weather and snow of
the last week have furnished the
occasion of much grumbllng on the
part of those who are not of phil
osophical turn of mind. As usual
there has been talk of the expert.
ence being an unusual one and a
disposition on the part of some to
claim that the weather. as we'll as
times, Is changing for the bad. OF
course such people are mistaken,
Viewed In the light of history there
Is no particular reason to be either
surprised or disappointed because
of the severe weather we have
lately been having in this section.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24
OF Rene 1T to YOu.

D. S. Mitchell, Fulford, Md:
During a long illness was troub-
led with bed sores, tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve and was cured !"
Cures piles, sores and burns. Be-
ware of counterfeits. Opera House
Drug Store.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-24

If he'd had itching piles. They're
terribly annoying, but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve will cure the worst
case of piles on earth. 1t has cured
thousands. For injuries, pains or
bodily eruptions it's the best salve
In the world. Price csc a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by D. A.
HenderShct.