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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
HIS AUTHORITY UPHELD
AUDITOR OF STATE A REVOKE IN
sURANCE LICENSES.
A Decision Rendered by Judge Car
ter-Probntc Court Matters
Other Cases.

Judge Carter, of the Superior Court, yes
terday sustained the demurrers to the COM
plants of the Northwestern Benevolent
Society. of Duluth, Mimi, the National
Protective Society. of Bay City, Mich, and
the United States Benevolent Society. of
Saginaw, Mich, for an injunction restrain
ing the auditor of state from revoking their
certificates of authority TO conduct business
in the State of Indiana. More than a year
ago Auditor OF State Hart intimated that
the authorita the companies would be
revoked They filed an Injunction suit in
Judge Carriers court, and TO each of the
complaints the State filed a demurrer, set
ting out that the law giving the auditor of
state power to revoke certificates of that
sort was legal, and that the court had no
jurisdiction.
The argument on the demurrers was
heard about a year ago. and the attorney
for the companies intended to file a brief
with Judge Carter before he made a deci-
sion. The briefi was never filed, and the
papers were given to Judge Carter a few
days ago for him to make a decision. His
ruling in sustaining the demurrers holds
the law giving the auditor of state the
power to revoke authority of such COM
panies from doing business in this state
valid Two of the plaintiff companies had
already withdrawn from the state, and the
other has consolidated with other COM
panies, so the decision has no direct bear
ing upon these cases. The purpose in hav-
ing Judge Carter make a decision was to
end the cases and get a ruling upon the
validity and constitutionality OF the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
IN THE PROBATE COURT.
Two Important Wills PrObated-Pro-
bate Appointments.

Date appointments
The will OF Margaret S. Vail, probated
yesterday, bequeaths the home property,
at the southeast corner of Washington
street and McKim avenue to her daughter.
Elizabeth McKim Rusk, and the remainder
of her property, including the seed store,
known as Vail &c Co, to her husband, Sid
ney ]. Vail, and her daughter. Helen c..
Vail. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Vail were deaf
and dumb.
The will of George F. Grifiths. of Evans
ton, Cook county, Illinois. was probated. 1t
was quite lengthy. covering several type
written pages and set out in full the exact
a large estate. Aside from the special be-
quests, the property is left in the hands
of a trustee to hold in trust for the heirs.
His wife is nominated as executor OF the
will and Theodore E.. Griffith is named as
trustee. The trustee is directed to expend
not less thar 5000 for a home for George
Fl. GrifHth's wife and children and to sell
his property at 132-134 South Meridian street
and invest the money in paying real es-
tate. He directs the trustee to pay his
sister, Mary A. Reeder, s75 a month as long
as she lives, and should he die the monthly
allowance is to be $500.
The will of Frederick Staberock leaves
her personal property, $1,000 insurance and
the home property at the corner of South
East and Bicking streets to her husband,
Frederick Staberock. From the remainder
Of the estate her three children are to be
given $500 each.
George Hitz was appointed administrato
of the estate of Adam Hoereth and gave
a bond of 800.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

Erie and became master mechanic OF the
Duluth & Iron Range; later superintendent,
then general manager and now president.
Frederick Warner. engineer of the Lack
Buffalo division since the road
was extended to Buffalo, has been pro-
noted TO first assistant engineer OF the en-
tire system. The important structural i'm
proyements at Buffalo. which are favorably
commented on, were made under his super
vision.
The change In time on the Santa Fe road
by which the California limited leaves
Chicago at i o'clock p. m. makes Ii very
convenient for indianapolis transcontl-
mental travel, as Ii enables one TO leave on
the Monon morning train, reaching Chi
cage in ample time for connection, and at
the same station in Chicago.
William r. McKeen. of Terre Haute. who
was president of the Terre Haute & In
dlanapolis road from Jan. /, 1867 TO Jan. 1,
1897, was on Wednesday elected a director
OF the Terre Haute & indianapolis for the
thirty-sixth time. d. w. Minshall, of that
city. has been in that directorate nearly as
long as has Mr.. McKeen
Judge Kicks has ordered the sale of the
Salem (O.) Railroad, fixing the upset price
at sl25,0O. The road was built from the
proceeds of the sale of SIPS 900 of bonds is
sued by the city OF Salem under a special
act of the Legislature, which was after
wards declared unconstitutional. The road
has since that time been operated by a re-
ceiver. Tn sale was ordered as a result OF
action brought by the Morton Trust Com
pany of New York. The road connects
Salem with the Erie system, at a point
seven miles distant.
The new service between Chicago and
Florida points, which will m on
Monday, running the first train over the
Monon and the Cincinnati. Hamilton X
Dayton, will be an entirely new outfit, con-
sisting of baggage car, rawin room sleep
ing cars, dining car and library and obser-
walton car. access to the latter being free
to all passengers Every feature essential
TO comfort and pleasure will be found on
these trains, which will alternate with the
C., III. & D., the Big Four and Pennsylvania
lines from day to day.
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

DIR. ]. NJ. Rhodes will be home Saturday
from Chicago.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed yes
terday in the Federal Court by Anna Pur-
are given at $1,S19.A and the assets at SIPS.
The State Board of Pharmacy COM
menced its examination of applicants yes
terday in the room of the medical board
at the Statehouse. There are seventeen or
eighteen applicants to be examined.
Members of the West Washington street
Presbyterian Church choir and others in
terested in the organization Of a choral
union for the west side. will meet to-mor-
row evening at the Miley avenue-church
to make plans for the organization of such
a union.
Earnest Roulette. a farmer, was arrested
yesterday and charged with grand larceny,
which was said to be in the stealing of a
horse, which it was afterward learned he
had purchased, as CLAIM. ed. He will, how
ever, be held on a warrant issued in 1895
charging the same offense.
William A. Alvord, arrested by Patrol
man Rankin and charged with burglary
and grand larceny. asked yesterday morn
ing to be taken at once into the Criminal
Court and sentenced. He is not more than
thirty years of age and has spent eighteen
years in Kentucky and Indiana State pris-
'ons.
Mrs. Mary voorhees,, sixty-six years of
age, died yesterday morning at her home.
$50 Arch street, after an Illness of six
months. Inc funeral service will be held
tomorrow afternoon at her home. She was
born in kentucky I'm 1885 and came to Indi-
annapolis when sixteen years old. She
leaves her husband and four daughters,
Mrs. Lines, of Anderson, and Mrs. Poole,
Mrs. Hartman and Miss Cora Voorhees,, of
this city.
Mrs. Esther III. Elvin. wife of Robert J.
Elvin. well known in railroad circles. died
late Wednesday night and the funeral will
be held to-day at 100 p m, at the
home of her son, w. III. Elvin,
ITO North Illinois street. She was born
in New Jersey in 1915 and came to Indiana
I'm 1897, residing at Jacksonville. She was
married in 1871. Her son, with whom she
lived. is her only surviving child. Her death
was rather sudden. resulting from a severe
chill on Saturday last, though she had been
in feeble health for several years.
AS a result of charges preferred by an
ing Manufacturing Company, a committee
composed of National President Larger, OF
the Garment Makers Union; Miss Lille
Frederick, president of the local union, and
Secretary Harry Slough, of Central Labor
Union. called at the companys plant and
made a thorough investigation of the wages
paid and the sanitary condition of the fac
tory. The committee reported that the
charges were unfOunded, finding that the
factory was well lighted, heated and venti-
lated. The committee also reported that
the employees Were well pleased with the
wages and treatment received at the hands
of the company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

Damage suits sggregating $4,000 were
filed in the Marion county courts yesterday.
Gertrude Bartlett. by Violet Bartlett, her
next friend, brought suit against the Re-
liable Furniture Company for SIC. 200 dam
ages, alleging that the company seized fur
niture brought on the installment plan.
George l.. Amick brought suit against the
city of Indianapolis, the New Telephone
Company and the Indiana Bermudez AS
phalt Company for $500 damages on his
own account and $4,000 on account of his
wife. He AYERS that as he was driving
along Ohio street, on the night of Jan. 10,
1899, his horse ran into a pile of earth in the
street and he and his wife were thrown
out of the buggy. He says there were no
danger lights out.
Ashley Johnson sued the street car COM
pany for $4,000. He says he is a eamster,
driving a large moving van, and that he
was run down by a street car on North IL
linois street. He says he was thrown out
and badly injured.
Dan Kennedy sued the indianapolis
Foundry Company for 5000. He was en-
ployed at the foundry and in lifting a flask
a hinge broke, letting 1t fall upon him. He
alleges he is permanently injured.
John Brown brought suit against John r.
Barrett for 5000 damages for alleged ma
licious prosecution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

John B. Garrett has announced that he
will retire on Tuesday next from the vice
presidency of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company. This decision was communicated
to President Walter in November last, and
he has remained in office since that time
at Mr.. Walters request. Mr.. CARROTS de-
cision was known only by a few personal
friends. He withdraws from railroad life
and will devote his time to educational
and philanthropic work. The directors of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company held
a special meeting at Philadelphia yester-
day. In presenting his resignation Mr..
Garrett said his chief reason for resigning
was the fact that his duties required his
presence in New York city, and this di-
vided his interests TO such an extent tina
he decided to relinquish his office. A sue
cesSor TO Mr.. Garrett was not chosen yes
terday. The annual report of the com
pany was presented and read, but was not
made public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
Indiana Car Service Association.

The roads comprising the Indiana Car
Service Association held their eleventh an
nual meeting yesterday, fifteen out of the
t~wenty-four roads being represented. ID.
I. Bacon was reelected general manager
Of the association, a position he has held
since the bureau was established. The
executive COMMITTEES consists of the Big
Four, the Pennsylvania, the Monon, the
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton and the
Lake Erie & Western. The officials other
than of indianapolis lines who were in at
tendance were j. w. Hunter, of the Grand
Rapids & Indiana; A. C. Hone, of the
Evansville & Terre Haute; t. ]. Charles
worth. of the Lake Shore, and NJ. p. Dem
niston, of the Wabash. General Manager
Bacon's eport shows that in 1900 there
were 1894 more cars handled thar In the
preceding year. During the year the ILL.,
nois Central and the Louisville. Evansville
* ST. Louis consolidated roads became
members of the organization. The year
1900 was the most prosperous of any in the
history of the association. The net gain
in revenue for the year was $12, 64S. 20, which.
General Manage Bacon says, was due to
the cooperation OF railroad employees with
the association in enforcing the rules.
There are now three hundred stations that
report daily to the office of the general
manager.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
PETITION OF BANKRUPT FOR HIS
DISCHARGE.
In the matter of George

In the matter Of George II. Evans. Bankrupt.
No. 727. in bankruptcy
District of Indiana, So.
On this Sth day OF January, A. d.. lS0l' on
reading the petition OF the bankrupt Tor ms
discharge. Ii is ordered by the court. that a
hearing be had upon the same on the @th dal
of January. A. d.. 1901. before said court al
INDIANAPOLIS. i'm said district. at 3 O'Clock In the
forenoon, and that notice thereof be publisher
twice in the Indianapolis Journal, a newspaper
printed In said district. and that all known
creditors and other lersons in interest NAV ap-
near at the said time and place and show cause.
If any they have, WY lne pLase' ~ s1''
And il is further ordered by. the court, that
creditors copies OF said petition and this order,
addressed to them at their places OF residence
as stated.
Witness. the Honorable John III. Baker. Judge
az said court. and The seal thereof at Indian
apolis. In said district. on the 9Th day Of Jan
nary. A. d.. 1901. Il G. BUTLER.
rSsaf Clerk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
PETITION OF BANKRUPT FOR HIS
DISCHARGE.

In the matter of James w. Norton. Bankrupt.
No. 725, I'm bankruptcy.
District of Indiana, SIS.
On this Sth day of January, A. d., 1901. on
reading the petition of the bankrupt for his
discharge, il is ordered by the court, that a
hearing be had on the 30th day OF. January, A.
D., 1901, before said court. at Indianapolis, In
said district, at 2 O'Clock in the forenoon. and
that notice thereof be published twice in the
Indianapolis Journal, a newspaper printed In
said district, and that all known creditors AMI
other persons in interest may appear at the
said time and place and show cause, If any
they have. why the prayer Of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies of saidi petition anu this order,
addressed to them at their places OF residence
as stated.
Witness, the Honorable John II. Baker. judge
Of said court, and the seal thereof at Indian
apolis, in said district, on the Sth day of Jan
uary, A. d., 1901. II G. BUTLER.
fSeal1 Clerk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
PETITION OF BANKRUPT FOR HIS
DISCHARGE.

In the matter OF De Witt C. Griffith. Bankrupt
No. SCI. in bankruptcy.
District of Indiana, SIS.
ON this sth day OF January. A. D., 1901, on
reading the petition of the bankrupt for his
discharge. il is ordered by the court, that a
hearing be had upon the same on the 3oth Cay
Of January. A. D., 1901, before said court, al
Indianapolis, In said district. at 3 O'Clock in
the forenoon. and that notice thereof be pub
lished twice in the indianapolis Journal. a news
paper printed in said district. and that all known
creditors and other persons in interest may APP
near at the said time and place ard show cause.
il any they have. why the prayer or the SAID
petitioner should not be granted.
And IL is further ordered BY the court. that
the clerk shall send by mail TO all known
creditors copies of said petition and this order.
addressed 10 them at their places OF residence
as stated.
~ said court. and the seal thertrI at Indian
apolis. In said district. on the sth Cay OF jan
49, Clerk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
PETITION OF BANKRUPT FOR HIS
DISCHARGE.
In the matter OF Herbert

In the matter of Herbert w. Green. Bankrupt
No. rs, in bankruptcy
ON This stu day OF January, A. D.. 1901. on
reading the petition az ife bankrupt for his dis
charge IN 30 ordered ~ the court. that a hear
ing Be had upon the same on the Soth day OF
diananoIts. in said district. at 9 o'clock In the
forenoon. and that notice thereof he published
,uica IN The Indianapolis Journal. a newspaper
nr,nted in said district. and that all known
ereditors and other persons In interest may ap-
near at the said time and place ana show cause:
nsts,ioner should not be granted.
And II Is further ordered by the court. that
~ cierk shall send by mail 20 all known credi-
frS copies OF said petition and this order. ad-
dressed 10 them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness, the honorable John III. Baker. Judge
Of said court. and the seal thereof at indianapO-
lis in said district, on the sth day Of January.
A. d. 1901. NobLE y.
lseall clerk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

MINNEAPOLIS Tribune.

aIIIIITVU TVIE"
the sincerity of Nicola Tesla, the electrical
magician. regard his theories as visionary
and impossible. His latest idea that the
Inhabitants OF Mars. Venus or some other
planets are attempting TO communicate with
the earth BY means OF signals is pronounced
absurd. The idea is not a new one. Ii
was discussed fifty years ago by Thomas
Ofck. an English philosopher. in his book
entitled celestial Scenery" From that day
To this nothing has happened TO confirm
the theory now so ardently advocated b.
Tesla, whose great genius is admitted by
scientists. but who is so inclined to scien-
tifc alterations that he is not considered
a Trustworthy authority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
Lottery Agents Bond Forfeited.

Charles p. Smith was found guilty of act
ing as a lottery agent in the Criminal
Court yesterday upon an agreement by his
his and the States attorneys. and the bond
he gave when the case was appealed was
forfeited. His bono was placed at $50. which
was paid. He was fined $40 in Police Court.
The case of Edward Soutell. for trespass.
that was appealed from Justice Stout, was
dismissed by Prosecutor Ruckelshaus yes
terday. Soutel was sued by his father on a
charge of trespass. The two had a piece or
ground rented and had trouble over the set
Element, at which time young Soutel carried
two bushels OF potatoes away. In serving
ing some time ago, the wrong name was
used, and Soutel did not appear. His bond
was declared forfeited. but when IL was
shown he was not served. the decision was
reversed. After investigating, Prosecutor
Ruckelshaus found the State would gain
nothing and dismissed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

The company of the German Theater I'm
Cincinnati last evening gave Der Probe
Randidat." a drama In four acts. by Max
Dreyer. at the German House. II was the
third performance OF a series of six per-
formances the company Is 10 give here dur
ing this season. The performance was well
attended. The drama Is a satire on the
conditions of mental slavery in the old
country. All the actors did well. especially
Miss Louise Schmidt. the directress of the
company. Mr. William Pards. Mr.. Ed Sol
win. Mr.. Otto T.. Schmid and Mr.. Max
Zilger were all applauded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
PETITION or BANKRUPT FOR HIS
DISCHARGE.
In the matter Of Allen Ray. Bankrupt.

In the matter OF Alien Ray. bankrupt.
No. 754, in bankruptcy. 4
District OF Indiana. IS.
on this Sth day OF January, A ID, 1921. ON
reading the petition OF tie bankrupt for his
discharge. IL IL ordered by the court. that n
hearing be had upon the same on the Soth day
OF January. A d. 1901. before said court. AZ
Indianapolis. In said district. Al ? o'clock In the
forenoon, and that notice Thereof be published
twice in the Indianapolis Journal. a NEWSPAPER
printed II said district. and that al known cfrdt-
tors end other persons IN interest may appear az
the said time AMI place and show cause. III any
they have. why the prayer OF the said petitioner
should not he granted.
And n is further ordered by the court that
m. clerk shall send BY natl 70 al knoWa
creditors copies 81 said petition and this order.
addressed to them AZ their places or reStdence
as stated.
Witness. the Honorable John Il. Baker. judge
OF said coart. and the seal thereof. At fndlan-
apolis., in said district. on the Sh de{ 81 Jan-
uary. A. D.. 1901. HoRLE {. BUTLER.
lseal-l Ser@
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

Tim Nurse. a hackman. living at 623
South West street. was arrested last night
by detectives on a charge OF grand larceny.
II Is claimed that Nurse and another man.
whose name the detectives decline To di-
yuIge. stole about 800 worth OF brass from
the plant of the Central Steel Company.
doing their work in daylight. taking parts
of machinery away. and Wednesday taking
the bell of the engine used In the yards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

Judge feathers yesterday issued a re-
straining order to prevent Ernest =. War
ner from interfering with the business of
the Gerhart Dental Manufacturing Com
pany. Warner formerly worked Z for the
dental concern. He charged that the COM
pany was using some of his patents and ii
is alleged by the company that Warner
has been sending letters ahead of the
company's salesmen, discrediting the com
pany and decreasing its business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
Cbnnee. I'm vail service.

Instructions were yesterday received at
the Office o. the United States railway mail
service In this city 20 the effect that Neal
u. Stakeholder has been transferred from
the Pitfsburg and St. Louis 10 the Cleve-
land and ST. Louis route. vice Martin Il.
Murphy. transferred David w. DunkIe.
of Grcenvslie, O.. Is appointed 10 Stake
bakers position With orders 10 report at
Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

The husband of Lena Wadsworth, OF Az
Bates alley. called the city doctors last
TO attend his wife. who had, he said,
taken morphine with the intention OF end
ing her life. DIR. Wright answered the cali,
but the woman refused 10 ALLOW him to
treat her. He advised members of the fam
fIv of the method OF treatment which might
prove effectuai. and when he left they were
walking her at a good speed up n down
the allen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
Commercial club nominations.

The nominating committee of the Com
mercial Club yesterday selected the names
of the men who will be voted for at the
annual election, the second Tuesday in Feb
ruary. for directors. The names will not
be disclosed until the proposed candidates
say they are willing TO accept the nominal
ions. Independent nominations must be
made by Jan. 20.
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WANTEDEMan of fair education. over twenty
enc years CT age to travel. Salary $50 per
month and expenses: $5 cash security required.
Call to-day, Spencer House. for j. A. ALEXAN-
DER.
W~ANTED-For U. S. army, able-bodied un-
married men between the ages OF Il and 81:
citizens OF the United states, of good character
and temperate habits, who ear speak. read and
write English. Recruits specially desired for
service in Philippines. Fol Information apply to
Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

Judge Carter yesterday decided the case
of Thomas Whitlock against Edward Dor
sey for possession of a horse. holding
that Dorsey owned the horse. Whitlock
claimed it. saying he found il i'm Dorseys
stable. There was a brand on the horse
and this Is what figured in the decision.
Dorsey showed that his horse had been
branded for four years and whitlock's
horse had been gone but one year. 1t was
upon this that the judge made his de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11

A. A. Young. who is treasurer OF the citi-
gems committee having in charge the In
augural ball Monday night. has asked that
all persons who expect TO attend the ball
shall advise him Of their intention at once
so that arrangements for a definite number
OF persons may be made. Mr.. Young Of
fee Is In the postofice building. 10 which
advices may be sent.