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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
DUNCAN DEWAR Is DEAD
RESULT OF AN ASSAULT ON HIM
A.YEAR AGO.
He Was Born I'm Scotland and Came
as "A Boy tn Ameriea-An
Active Career.

Duncan Devar died yesterday after
noon az 4 o'clock in DIT. Fletcher's sana-
torium, OF hemorrhage OF the brain. which
was caused by an assault a year ago, when
he tried to eject a trespasser from his
property at 31H Central avenue. He was
at that time confined 10 his bed for sew
eral weeks, and after he got up he grad
uaIly grew weaker and weaker. He was
oblige a few weeks ago TO take to his
bed, and about two weeks ago he was
moved TO the sanatorium.
He was born in Scotland and came to
America when sixteen years Of age, find
ing employment on the vessel on which
he sailed. and. after landing, with the
Borden iron works. at Troy, ". Y. He
became valuable as a machinist, and just
before the war went TO California, where
he superintendent the erection of large Cor
liss engines. He remained in California
for several years. then going East and
for a visit 10 his home in Scotland. When
be returned he settled at Cleveland. be-
comi1 the proprietor OF the Novelty iron
wOrkv which he sold to enter the lumber
b4sldss in Michigan with his father-in-
law. He disliked the wooded country. and
sold out his interest, going TO I~ronton, o.,
where he again engaged in the iron bust
ness.
He came to indianapolis a few years
later and entered the employ Of the Penn
s~ylvania Railroad Company, but a short
tine after went to Terre Haute as mas
tsr mechanic Of the Evansville, Terre
Haute & Chicago Railway. He left the
railroad business in 1880 10 take up work
With the Gilliland Manufacturing Com
pany, OF this city, In the manufacture OF
telephones. When this company was alb
sOrbed BY a trust he was sent TO Antwerp,
Belgium. where he superintendent the cree
ton OF a large factory. He remained
there for twelve years.
After his return to this city in 1892 he
was elected as a Democratic councilman
frOm the Eighth ward. He was defeated
when a candidate for reelection. He was
a member OF the Mystic Tie Lodge of Ma
sons. A widow and six children survive
him. George, the second son, being the
only one not a resident OF this city. He
was lately head draughtsman for the Otto
Elevator Company, at YOnkers, y. Y, The
funeral arrangements were not made last
night.
The assault upon Mr.. Dewar was COM
mitted by a man named Robinson, who
was going across the grounds owned by
Mr.. Dewar, in company with a man named
IOdgsdOn. The men objected to ejectment.
aud questioned Mr.. Dewar's right TO put
them of, and even his title to the property.
There was a pathway on one end Of the
property, which the men claimed was a
public highway but in order to reach IL
they had to climb over a barbed-wire fence.
Both Robinson and LOgsdOn were arrested
and tried in Justice Shocks court. Both
were discharged as to the malicious tres
pass, and Robinson was fined $ and costs
because of the assault, which yesterday re-
suited in Mr.. Dewar's death. RObinsOn's
present whereabouts are unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
superintendent Kendall Thinks 1t Can
De Used in the Schools.

Superintendent Kendall, OF the schools,
has issued the following letter to super
vsors, 10 eighth grade teachers Of United
States history and reading. to high school
principals. 20 high school teachers of his
tory. English n civics:
''The message Of President Roosevelt fur
nishes unusual opportunity for teaching (a)
current history. OBJ Civics On the broad
sense, (c) English. No one who wishes to
be Informed relative to the best political
thought OF the day, as expressed In clear
English. should fail 10 read the message.
- believe We should make use OF it.
Many or the subjects treated would be of
interest to pupils. such as the Introductory
part i'm which reference is made to the late
President Mckinley. and which is logically
followed by trenchant remarks about
anarchy and proposals for its remedy
THE restriction OF immigration, the for
estry reserve. the new possessions. the
isthmian canal. the Monroe doctrine. the
tinnal eXpOsitiOns, the Smithsonian Insti-
tute. the postal service. the Congressional
Ldorary, relations with China and the pan
American congress are all subjects in
which pupils in the eighth grades and high
schools may be interested.
The remaining tODics-trusts, the tariff,
the merchant marine and the consular
servfce-may afford subjects for reading
ard discussion by high school pupils. / sug-
gtst that eighth grade pupils use parts OF
e~rcises; such use would afford a capital test
OF. pupils power TO read. / suggest thai
high school classes use the message as an
exercise In ctvics and current history, and
that all classes make indirect use of il as
an example. by the President Of the United
States, OF the use OF pure and fOrcible Eng
liSh.
Teachers viii. of course. refrain from in
SuticiOuS and personal comment and dis
cJssion upon such cOntrOverted questions
as the tariff and currency and relations 10
cur new possessions.
y number Of copies Of Indianapolis
newspapers containing the message in full
Will be supplied to each eighth grade school
and the high schools. Principals of those
schools not reached By the wagon on Fri
day should send their %janitOrs TO this office
on Friday for the supply Of papers for
their buildings"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08

thing that makes one cry hurts the eyes
the worry and grief back of the tears.
The eyes echo the general nervous sys-
tenn. Half the time people think their eyes
need treatment when il is general nerve
treatment they need. Glasses will not help
them, save possibly TO rest tired nerves and
muscles temporarily. The man or woman
who worries and frets is generally elected
TO eye trouble, and not only to that, but
TO the net work lines around the eyes,
which a woman hates worse than the pain.
Many a person would be able TO throw
away his glasses if he could live sanely
and get into a normal healthy condition of
nerve.
IF the eyes are weak. tired or infamed
temporarily, there are simple things that
may relieve them. Just what benefits one
( most under such conditions one mustlearn
bathing is a benefit. Other eyes are helped
by cold water. If one cannot go to an
oculist and get his advice, one must merely
experiment and find what gives relief. EX-
cept rarely neither the hot nor the cold
water will harm the eye.
For unimportant or fatigue
l usually advise washing out the eye with
salt water. Plain wa
ter would do as well, but it wouldn't be
as convincing. People always want to
feel they are using medicine. Two tea
SpoonfulS of salt TO a pint of
water makes a good clean wash. Half the
time that's all one gets when one takes
an Cculist's prescription to a drug store
n pays good money for the medicine.
Saturated solution of boracic acid is all
right too and a little witch hazel in luke
warm water isn't bad.
After great exposure TO dust and dirt
it IS a wise thing to wash the eyes out with
a little drOpper or syringe, but as a rule
, the eye will take care OF itself. 1t is built
! for that-a wink, a tear, and dust is dis
posed of by the natural method.
"One thing seems to be the particular
bugaboo of many of my confreres. That
is the spotted veil. Now L think the spotted
veil is ugly and makes a woman look like
a fright. L hate to have my wife wear one
but it isn't because of her eyes.
There might be conditions of the eye
which would make the spotted veil harmful
but I don't believe the eyes of one woman
in a thousand are harmed by the things.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
HIGHER COURTS RECORDS.
SUPREME COURT
Minutes

Minutes
1864. Sarah A. Hibben VS.. William G..
Smith ct al. Marion S.. c. Appellees' re-
quest to fix date for cral argument.
1866. State of Indiana eX rel. William
Geake ct al. VS.. Joseph V. Fox, controller,
etc. Allen c. c. Appellee's additional au-
thOrities 81
1919. John Royse ct al. VS.. the E. & T.
II. r. r. Co. ct al. Knox c.. c. Appel
New Case
1857. State Of Indiana ex rel, Myra
Freese VS.. Douglas Morris. Original ac-
ton mandamus. Petition for writ of man
APPELLATE COURT.
Minutes
S754. Samuel Jack ct al. VS.. William
Richard White. Marshall G. G. Appellee's
petition for rehearing.
4141. The City of Anderson VS.. Elizabeth
Fleming. Madison S. c. Appellants brief
81
41OS. The Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company vs.. Alexander f.. Yetter.
Marshall c.. c. Appellants reply brief 49,
426S. Letta e. Fouts ct al. VS.. Frank NJ.
Milligan. TipPecanoe c. c.. Notice to
1916. Famous Manufacturing Company
vs.. Henry Harmon. Porter c.. c. APPEL
lants points o.
4OS4. John H. Brown, administrator. etc.
VS.. Julia l.. Bernhamer ct al. Shelby c. c.
Appellees' supplementary affidavit in sup
port Of petition.
3577. Ruth ]. Champion ct al, admins
traitor, VS.. Susan +. Logan. Howard G. G.
Appellants withdrawal Of request for ora
argument. Order for oral argument SET
aside.
New Case
ct al. Laporte c. c. Record. Assignment
Of errors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08

George II. Chapman Post. c.. a. r, last
night elected the following officers: Com
mander. +. l. Swift; senior vice com
mander, Gordon Waite; junior vice COM
mander. John Wilson; surgeon. DR.. w. II.
Wishard; chaplain, Joseph Hays: officer
OF the day. a. j. Buchanan: officer OF the
guard. Frank NJ. Hay; trustees. 4. r. Sew
ard. I. g. Clapp and A j. Buchanan; dele
gates 10 state en-campments, Gordon Waite,
j. T.. Tedr0w and Julius Victor: alternates.
T j. Garrard. L g. Clapp and w. II Wish
ard.
The post voted $ to the Harrison me-
mortal fund
Chapman Post passed a resolution iE-
corslng the action OF Poland Camp, Span
fsh-American War Veterans. and joining Ii
In requesting the Indiana senators and rep
Tesentatives 10 use their influence I'm locat-
Ing a military camp OF Instruction near In
clanapois. The post adtutant was in
structed 20 communicate with the senator's
ami representative.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
"POP GOES THE WEASEL
Explanation of the Familiar Phrase
in the Old Song.
London Telegraph.

Jolly John Nash, one of the last Of
the old-fashioned musfc-han singers, died
Oct. 13, at s RactOn road, Fullham, aged
seventy-three. John Nash had been before
gan in a small way, and was touring the
provinces in the sixties with a company
known as Mr.. jolly Nash and party. In
1871 he became chairman and most popular
singer at the Strand Music Hall, which
stood on the site of the Gaiety Theater, now
in turn doomed to demolition. The enter
tainment failed, but Nash's reputation was
not injured in the least. He records in his
ingenious recollectionS that shortly after
ward he had the honor OF appearing in pri-
Vate before royalty, singing The Merry
Topper and 'Rackety Jack" Later sue
cesses were his laughing song real side
splitter-and Now and Then" in which
he commented on the social delinquencies
Of the late Mr.. Biggar and others. The
Royal was perhaps the hall in which he
was most appreciated, but 1t was at the
Tivoli that he took his benefit in 1899 on re-
firing from the boards. The Eagle, or Gre
clan Saloon, in the City road, inspired that
immortal ballad, Pop Goes the Weasel"
Why a weasel should pop Is a mystery that
has baffled all the efforts Of the natural
lists to this day.
Mr.. Henry Heyman, IT'S New Bond street.
W., writes: I'm your very interesting obit-
uary notice on Mr.. jolly John Nash your
contributor quotes the old song, as per
above heading, and says: 1t has always
remained a mystery to naturalists and
others why a weasel should pop If you
will allow me to explain the meaning Of
the term, l think it will be perfectly clear
to all and sundry why this does happen.
The word weasel, in the slang of the period,
meant the family plate, or something Of
equal value, therefore the jingle:
up and down the City Road,
In and out the Eagle.
That's the way the money goes,
Pop goes the weasel
'It stands to reason that after the wild
expenditure of careering up and down the
City Road, paying the admission and con-
comitant expenses in the Eagle, the best
means of replenishing the purse was to
pop the weasel Anglice, pawn the fam
iiy Jewels or plate. 1t strikes me as a
greater mystery why such a song ever took
the town, though we have I'm later DAYS
had equally name and idiotic ditties, to wit.
'Ta-ra-ra-bOom-de-ay,' and others which
most of your readers will, no doubt, be able
to call to mind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
THE WORLDS RICHEST TOWN.
~BrookIine, Mass, and Its Vast Aggre-
gate of TaxabIes.
Boston Herald.

DOSlOl 4
BrOokline, the richest town I'm the world.
is more than 100000 richer his year than
last, according to the computation of the
towns wealth, which was given out recent
~ by the assessors. The rate Of taxation
is lower. There is a gain in the valuation
of personal estate OF more than 10000 600.
and more than 100000 In realty. There
are more inhabitants and a gein in the
number OF assessed polls.
The total valuation this year is SS3. $50. 100.
against "a ,952.S0 last year. The personal
estate Is valued at S26,S 900, against So
$4,000 in 1900. This very large gain is at
tributed 10 the fact that the BrookIine has
such exceptional attractions for residential
purposes that a natural gain is bound 10
be found in each year over the figures OF
the preceding year. and that many new
residents have established themselves In
Brookline. The past year has. according
TO the assessors. been one in which Brook
line has been particularly favored I'm this
respect.
The real estate is valued at SIS, 800. 600. as
against S54, 452. 100, the figures last year.
The gain In realities is largely on land
values, chiefly because of the many re-
cent Improvements and the extension OF
railway facilities. Buildings I'm the town
are valued at s23. 2Os. 600. against So. 41 500
last year. and the lane valuation is nut at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
A Very Costly Cow.

Litigation over Jacob Munsol's COW has
cost 500 and the end is not yet. About
one year ago Munson's cow, which was
tethered in a vacant lot in H~aughville,
became entangled in the rope, fell and
broke her neck. Munson skinned the COW
and started to sell her hide. Joseph Haas,
city scavenger, demanded the carcass un-
der a city ordinance and Munson sur
rendered it. He later brought suit against
Haas before Justice White, in Washing
ton township, and recovered judgment for
IS. Haas appealed TO the Circuit Court
and mailed an appeal bond to Justice
White. on account of the litigation being
transacted by mail the bond was not APP
proved and the case had no standing in
the higher court. Haas filed a petition
TO enjOin Sheriff Saulcy from levying on
his property to collect the s. judgment in
the Superior Court and Judge Carter heard
the case Yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08

plaintiffs maiden name, Nettie Dolen, re-
stored; judgment against defendant for
costs.
Emma 3. Cross VS.. James Cross; divorce.
Defendant defaulted; submitted to court;
taken under advisement.
NEW SUITS FILED.
Mary Linneman VS.. William Schwegman
ct. al; partition. Circuit Court.
Katherine Amanda Carpenter VS.. New
man Atkinson ct al; mortgage foreclosure.
Superior Court, Room 1.
Mary J. S. Shepherd VS.. Clyde c. Shep-
herd; divorce. Circuit Court.
Worth Wright, guardian of Edna II.
Wright, VS.. Mary V. Hammond, guardian,
ct al; partition. Superior Court, Room 8.
Nancy Ann Kercheval VS.. Reuben Ker-
cheYal; divorce. Circuit Court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
G. A. R. POST ELECTIONS.
Meetings Held by Gordon and Chap
man P~osts-ReIief Corps.

Joseph r. Gordon Post. No. 2S1. c.. y. r.,
last night elected the following officers:
Commander. George H. Barnes: senior vice
commander. Benjamin b. Potts; junior vice
commander, Reuben j. Butler; surgeon,
Peter Dennis; chaplain. John W.. Scott;
quartermaster. Huston Dougherty; officer
OF the day. John w. N~ewdigate; officer Of
the guard. George W. Owens; trustees.
John W. Scott. George Goth and Joseph
Newdigates delegates 10 the state encamp-
ment. George Goth and Peter Dennis: alter
mates. Joseph Newdigate and Joseph b.
StinsOn.
The Joseph X. Gordon Relief Corps, No.
a.. yesterday elected the following officers:
President, Mrs. Nora DOugherty; senior
vice president. Mrs. Belinda York: junior
vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughn;
treasurer, Mrs. Kate G. Goth: conductor.
Mrs. Maria DOUgherty: chaplain, Mary
Fricker, guard, Mrs. Martha Walker: dele
gate, Sarah j. Crabill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER.
Charles o. ROemIer Has Charge of
Sand and Gravel Company.

Charles o. Roemler was yesterday ap-
pointed receiver of the White River Sand
and Gravel Company, or the complaint Of
Albert Wheat, one Of the stockholders.
Wheat alleged that the mpan was in a
bad financial condition, is being pushed by
creditors, who threaten suit, and he asked
for a receiver to hold the property intact
and to avoid prospective litigation that
would jeopardize the interests OF the stock
holders. In addition TO these creditors
August NJ. Kuhn, who holds a mortgage on
the company's property for $1,000 as Sc
curity for a part payment on the plant, has
brought a foreclosure suit. The company
is said not to be insolvent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
THE COURT RECORD.
SUPERIOR COURT.


Room John J.. McMaSter, Judge.
Stella Sumpter VS.. Charles II. Sumpter;
divorce. Submitted; evidence heard; find
ing and decree for plaintiff, with custody
Of minor child until further order of court;
judgment against defendant for costs.
Hattie NJ. HilligOs VS.. - HilligOs; d.
vOrce. Submitted; evidence heard; finding
and decree for plaintiff; judgment against
defendant for costs.
Ollie Helms VS.. Edward Helms; divorce.
Finding and decree for plaintiff, with Gus
Of court; judgment against defendant for
costs.
Myrtle s. Mace VS.. Roy Mace; divorce.
Dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
Harry J. Ricketts, VS.. William Lander;
attachment. Plaintiff Ricketts, dismisses;
judgment against plaintiff for costs; or
dered that attached property be delivered.
Room flames NJ. feathers. Judge.
Continental Casualty Company vs.. Wal
ter L. Morris Ell al; note. On trial by
court.
Room s-Vinson Carter, Judge.
Peru r. Rucker vs.. Henry w. Lawrence
ct al; damages. Judgment on verdict
against plaintin for costs.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Henry Clay Allen. Judge.
Bertha NJ. Miller VS.. John H. Miller; d.
vorce- BY leave of court plaintiff dis
Christian Kirkhon, administrator. VS..
Louisa g. T.. Cook ct al; 10 set aside con-
veyance BY agreement Of parties the
court Overrules all pending motions: par
ties waive all error and right OF appeal:
cause stricken from docket.
William Nelson VS.. Frank Schussler; me-
hanic's lien. Submitted to court; fnding
for defendant; Judgment against plaintif
for costs.
julius p. Gilbert VS.. Clara NJ. Gilbert
divorce. Submitted TO court; finding for
plaintiff; decree of divorce; judgment
against plaintiff for costs.
Michael Kelly W. Daniel Selly ct al; for
accounting, etc. Written llsmissal filed:
cause dismissed: judgment against plaintiff
for costs.
Nettie Stark VS.. Frank Stark; divorce.
Defendant defaulted; submitted 70 court
finding for plaintiffs: decree OF divorce:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
shoMcase nroken oman.

A large glass case In front or Efroymson
Bros store at slS South Meridian street
was broken open about $50 o'clock last
night and several pairs OF shoes and other
Articles were taken. The theft was at a
time when there were "A large number of
persons on the street. and under the full
hslt OF an electric lamp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
Wants to Compromise for s1,s75.

The Marion Trust Company, guardian Of
Albert T.. Theising. eleven years old, who
was injured by a street car on Sept. Z. yes
terday filed a petition in the probate de-
partment to compromise whatever claim
might be made against the company for
damages for Sl.3I5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08

Mary ]. S. Shepherd yesterday filed suit
for divorce from her husband, Clyde c.
Shepherd. She says he is a railroad brake
man and was in the habit of coming home
intoxicated and abusing her. On one oc-
casiOn she AYERS that he tried to cut her
throat and did cut her hand. She also
asserts that he was never satisfied with
anything she did at home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08

Probably the Last Chapter i'm the Pre-
mier ReceiNcrship Closed.

What Is supposed 10 be the last chapter
In the long line OF litigation growing out
OF the receivership OF the Premier Steel
Company was finished IN Judge McMaster's
court yesterday, the judge deciding that the
sale Of the plant 10 the Cramp Steel Com
pany shall stand. The Central Steel Com
pany purchased the plant after 1t had been
thrown into the hands OF a receiver. At a
meeting OF the stockholders of the Central
Steel Company. held some time ago. Major
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
what shall We Have for Dessert

This question arises In the family every cay.
Let as answer II to-day. Try Jel-O. a delicious
dessert. Prepared In two minutes. No oakingt
Add hot water and set 10 cool. Flavors: Lemon.
ssooers ~ ats
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08

600.
The number Of polls Is 5,773. against $3.50
assessed last year. The towns income from
sources outside OF direct taxation is $4,000.
The State tax this year is estimated 10 be
about ST.. 5l7. 90: county tax, SIS, II. 80; metro
politan sewer tax, 81, 7S5,63 parks, maxi
mum amount, $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
WORRY HIrRTS THE EYES.

Worry Will affect the eyes as quickly as
anything in the world. People often come
10 me and tell me they have injured their
eyes by crying a great deal. That Is all
nonsense. Nothing serious ever happens
10 the avas from mare CRYING: but the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1901-06-05

Riders and calamity led the lash up san
Juan hill and if 81 could would throw a
whole wagon load OF flowers ait the private
soldier. who is just as conr ageeus as possible.
and whose America ism cannot be anes-
toned and whose deeds of vaIor are scarce
~ eyer recorded, save IN heaven.
we ali love the old nag Beneath its
sheltering folds the oppressed peoples 81 the
earth may gather. It is the emblem Of free
dom, the harbinger Of peace It is dearer to
every American heart to-day than ever be-
fore. How You few to arms when the hand
of the rebellion was lifted against it. At the
call of Lincoln you left homes. iresides and
loved ones. and you marched to- the front
singing in true American fashion.
I'VE are coming Father Abraham
From farm and bench and store.
90 From the the broad western prairies, 81
Six hundred thousand more 5
How your sons few to arms when Spain
insulted the flag. They would be unworthy
Of the heroic blood you sent coursing through
their veins had they faltered or refused
When President Mckinley called for yolun-
teers you sons and grandsons came from the
north, south east and west and away down
in Dixie was sung oh, we love our flag, our
bonny Old Glory etc.
a song BY the quartette followed
the Grafton, then came the reading
of Lincoln S words at Getty burg
by Hon. 3. D. French, a vocal duet
by the Peabody sisters, the singing
of & America by the audience and
so
the benediction BY Elder 3. a. Orr.