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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21

doubtedly due to some leader having made
the townspeople believe that the death or
the President was part of the gigantic reVo-
luton taking place in the United States,
and which was then on the point or sue
cess. At the time of the conflict between
China and the United States i~nsurgent
activity revived, probably because the Sc
we're loss of the Ninth Infantry campaign
having been magniied by Filipino leaders
to the proportion of a great disaster 10 the
American army.
These leaders see that the American oc-
cupation means the curtailing Of their au-
thority and perquisites, and naturally view
IT with great dissatisfaction; Not oelng
we'll enough Informed TO understand the
hopelesSnesS of the struggle these leaders
raise the STANDARD of insurrection from time
to time as the unpleasant features or
American control are brought home TO
them, and so we have the spectacle or the
war Smoldering in some or the provincial
districts long after the communities In
touch with Manila have given UP all
thought of ii.
I'm regard to the future of the islands.
although L hesitate, as l have said, 10 eX-
press an opinion on the point OF which
my friends seem so anxious to hear, / shall
venture into the field of prophecy this far.
That / have neither seen nor heard any
good reason as to why the Filipinos should
not in time be brought TO the point where
they will take a place in the march of
modern civilization and become an enlight-
ened, prosperous and well-governed COM
munity. How long this will take l think
few will now venture to say. That there
Is anything vicious in the Filipino char
Scter which will prevent such a thing, l
do not believe, and with the numerous ad-
vantages of the islands. wealth cannot fail
to follow the most half-hearted industrial
activity. That there is a field for certain
kinds of American industry is plain to the
most Impractical eye and | believe the
time will come when we will have cause
to congratulate ourselves on the success.
both from a humanitarian and a CONNER
cial standpoint, of our imperialistic eXper-
iment."
w. f. Pfrimmer, of Kentland, gave two
humorous readings. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
McGibeney furnished the principal musical
features of the evening. Mr.. McGibeney's
violin solo and Mrs. McGibeney's musical
monologues were particularly pleasant.
In addition to guests invited by individ-
ual members the following were guests of
the c~ommandery: George Gilbert, w. +.
Pfrimmer, w. II. Morrison. General Ward.
w. w. Richardson, Arthur c. White and
Nj q HuVptte-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21

the body so many sleepless nights on its
passage was made and an AYE" and nay
vote called for. The bill was defeated-zo
TO l5-and applause greeted the result.
The Chinese bill. 10 allow Chinese to i'm
migrate as other nations. was read, and
Senator Daniel laura Potter made her
maiden" speech in favor OF the measure.
The senator from Wyoming is the first fe-
male speaker that has been heard for some
time, and she was loudly applauded. SEN
ators Scott (Ferd Kahn and Pritchard
earl Pritchard) answered the arguments
of the Wyoming gentleman. The latter
made a strong speech against. tie question,
declaring that the Chinese would greatly
demOralize our country. The junior senator
from Indiana Games Gipeb gave one Of the
best arguments against the bill heard this
year. at the close of which the body adj
tOurned. The report of the critic, Miss
Donnan, was a very favorable one. and the
senators feel confident that the organiZa-
ton is fast regaining the standard that
characterized IL several years ago.
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Senate Items.

The largest crowd Of the year was pres
ent at the session yesterday afternoon.
Senator Lodge ed FRIEND is one Of the
best presiding officers that has held the
chair for some time.
Russell Sullivan and Walter Spencer, two
well-known students who formerly attended
Shortridge, were in the gallery yesterday.
The defeat of the Taylor-Finley bill was
not a surprise. as the opposition put up a
much better fight than the friends of the
bill.
1t is rumored a resolution is soon to be
introduced rendering Admiral Schley a vote
of thanks for his bravery in the harbor of
Santiago.
Senator White Crank Williams is a
strong candidate for president at the next
election. which takes place Immediately
after the holidays.
The following new members were taken
into the Senate at the session yesterday:
Douglass Dean. Ralph Knode, Wayland
Masters, Sylvester Johnson, Merritt Potter,
Ernest HOldsOn and Maude Garriss.
The topic of conversation i'm the corridors
of the chamber now is on the approaching
trial of Senator Deboe, who is accused Of
libel. 1t is claimed he slandered the courts
of Kentucky. His friends feel confident of
his acquittal. while the prosecution is as
sure of expulsion. The case is set for the
second Friday after vacation-Jan. 10.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
I G SCHOOL SENATE.
Sensational Echo Item Draws "A Big
Audience.

A sensational article in the school organ,
the Daily Echo. announcing that there
would be something doing at the session
OF the Senate last night. caused the cham
Der OF the Shortridge High School Senate
10 be packed az the meeting in Room ID
yesterday afternoon. The article explained
that there was inside Information 10 the
effect that there was sure 20 be a clash OF
political factions caused by the Taylor
Finley" bill. However. nothing OF a sensa-
tional nature occurred at last nights ses-
sion and some OF the pupils insinuated that
the Echo was becoming yellow"
After roll call z motion was made 10 allow
Senator Deboe Charles Christian, who is
under arrest. 20 speak on the floor OF the
chamber until his trial. which does not
como of until Jan. l. The motion was
passed and the Kentucky senator took his
seat. The Tequisition bill was read and its
author. Senator Lodge Edwin Friend.
took the floor. The Massachusetts man
made a strong and earnest plea for the pas
sage OF the bill. lie said that when the
Constitution said shall no one could in
terpret IL may. However. Senator DebOe
did not see IL that way. and after Wander
ing the Kentucky courts until words failed
70 express his feeling the Southern senator
sat down. The tenacious Lodge again
arose and told the Senate what he thought
OF a man who would SANDER his own State.
A motion 70 put the bill shat has caused
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%STREET-CAR SERVICE.
College Avenue Sufferers Hold an In
d~iznation Meeting.

There was not room enough I'm Timber
lakes drug store last night for all OF the
College-avenue d~issenters. and adjournment
was taken to the Offices Of the Polk Dairy
Company across the street, where seats
were provided for about fifty. Horace L.
Hewitt was selected as chairman and A.
Undertake secretary. The object OF The
meeting was clearly stated. and men who
had no kicks" TO make against the street.
railway company and its service on the
College-avenue line were not I'm evidence.
About twenty speeches were mace. after
which a committee OF five. COMPOSED OF
George W. Spahr, George w Mcdonald, g
w. Letter. A. Undertake and Mr.. Wilson.
was appointed TO call upon the Board Of
Public Works and demand that the Col
lege-avenue street-car line patrons be- given
better service. The following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved. That IL is the sense OF this
meeting that the means OF transportation
over the COllege-avenue line f. wholly In
adequate, and that the committee appointed
by this meeting be instructed 10 request the
Board OF Public Works 10 require the
street car company 10 furnish adequate and
cOmmOdiOus transportation for the citizens
using the COilege-avenue line
The committee will call upon the Board
OF Works at 10 O'Clock this morning and
again Monday morning Another meeting
will be held Monday night az Sixteenth
street and College avenue 10 receive the
report Of the and take further
steps IL necessary 10 secure the better serv-
ice. Legal steps will be- taken at once ~
the visit 10 the Board OF Works does not
result satisfactorily
Immediately after the adjournment
number OF the men attending the meeting
went outside and waited FOR a car. which
one knew how long 10 had been since the
last car had passed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
THE JUVENILE COURT.
Second Session Held by Police Judge
Stubbs.

Yesterday was the second session of the
juvenile court under Judge Stubs. The
court was held in the judges rooms in
stead of the courtroom. Walter Wood and
a lad named SewalI pleaded guilty to steal
ing 200 pounds of brass from the Big Four.
Sentence was suspended in both cases, IN
which fines of $40 and costs were entered.
Clarence Dutot, Verne Spurlock and John
Laffey pleaded guilty to stealing from the
New York store. Young Dutot was sent
to the Criminal Court, and in less than an
hour he was on his way to Plainheld. In
the other cases fines were assessed, but
sentence in each case was suspended. John
Lawn and John Jackson, charged with
theft of brass from the street-railway
We're turned over TO Superin-
tendent York, of the Plainfield RefOrma-
tory. They were out on parole from the
institution.
The Wood boy was thought by all to be
without friends or relatives until yester-
day afternoon. when his father and a
brother. a well-to-dO business man living
on Park avenue, appeared in the court. He
told a pitiful story OF the separation of the
father and mother ten years ago. since
which time the boy has been neglected and
allowed to pick his own associates. He
asked permission to take the boy and keep
him. but, under the law the judge has no
right TO do such a thing. In Illinois they
have a law giving judges authority TO place
children in homes where it is deemed
necessary 10 do so, and without resOrting
to other courts. The juvenile problem in
Indianapolis is being taken seriously by
many persons, who did not until a few
weeks ago realize the extent of the crime
among young boys. The stand taken by
Judge Stubs has attracted much attention,
and will. IL is thought. result in beneficial
legislation at the next session OF the State
legislature. Prosecutor Collins advocates
a measure which will authorize the COM
missiOners OF Marion county TO maintain
an industrial school and giving judges
power to commit boys and girls 10 the in
stitution when they have been found guilty
OF felOnies and misdemeanOrs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
THE BIBLE AS AUTHORITY
MUCH QUOTED IN TRIAL OF CHURCH
OF HRIsT CASE.
Factions of North Indianapolis Con-
g~regatiOn at War Other
News of the Courts.

Elders and deacons of the Church Of
Christ of North indianapolis sat in Judge
Carter's court yesterday, lending their as
sistance to adjudicate the differences con-
corning property rights which arose over a
dissension in the church. The congregation
was organized in 1891, and in 1898 the sus-
pension of certain members, affecting the
deacons, elders and trustees. resulted in a
serious breach which has never been
bridged over and is widened by this. the
second litigation over the property.
The creed of the church is not in line
with that of other orthodox denominations,
and the elders do the preaching. The dis
sension arose in 1895 over the unseating of
some of the officers OF the church. Among
them was Daniel Sommer. 1t is said that
he consented to resign. but the women
members of the congregation refused to al
low it and a regular proceeding was held.
John W. Vandiver, one of the plaintiffs in
the suit, appears to have been at the head
of one faction and Sommer at the mead of
the other. When one of the witnesses was
on the stand one of the attorneys asked
him II he could quote any passage of the
New Testament providing for expulsion.
He said he could, and then followed sew
eral quotations of this tenor:
NHclSlOlC, tOInG Oul lIOm among lnem
and be we separate saith the Lord, and
touch not the unclean thing and L will re-
ceive you" Nov we command you,
brethren, in the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from
every brother that walketh disorderly and
not after the tradition which he received
of us" And If he shall neglect to hear
them tell ii unto the church. but if he neg
lect TO hear the church, let him be unto
thee as a heather and a publican"
These quotations the attorney contra
dicted and crOss-questioned with other por-
tions of Scripture providing against ex-
pulsion. and for a time the examining and
answers were carried on in Biblical par
lance. This dialogue. coupled with the fire.
quent use Of the word brother" added a
decidedly digniied air to the case.
The litigation is over the church prop
erty. When the congregation became dis
organized two sets of trustees were elected,
and each claimed title to the property. The
victorious ones held services in the church
and the others worshiped where they
could, one time holding services on the
church steps. The latter faction now wor-
ships in a hall in North indianapolis. The
question at issue is TO quiet the title to the
property and decide who is entitled to
hold il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
WORK OF ART STUDENTS.
CreditabIe Exhibit at shortridge High
School.

An exhibit of the work lone by the art
students of the Shortridge High School was
held yesterday. The pupils were complet-
ing many articles, and much interest was
shown by the visitors in the method of
work. a large number of people attended
the exhibit, which was one of the best ever
held in the school. Miss Selleck, teacher
of drawing in the school, began instructing
the students in typography, basket weav-
ing, stencil work, etc, six weeks ago. The
work shown yesterday proved the STANDARD
that the pupils have attained. The best
pieces in burnt wood 1.-TWO trays) were
chosen by Miss Seegmiller, the drawing
teacher in the city schools, to be taken to
Boston, where work is going on on new
Prang art books. They were made by Mar
garet Newcomb and Helen Woodward.
Miss Selleck presented each pupil n
member of the faculty with a souvenir in
Illuminated text made by herself and Alex.
Many, a former student. who is now at the
Pratt Institute. Following is a list of the
work done and the students who had the
best design:
Burnt Leather-Helen Ford and Rupert
johnson. cushions; Florence ~Swankhaus q
tray, and Frank Mahuran, a frame.
GessO Work-kate SObbe Laura ZwiCk
and Louise HUFF.
fooled Leather-Helen Nicoli, Walter
Morgan and Glenn Bacon.
Stencil Work for Curtains-Maude Scar
CANT. Daphne White, Ruth Dana and
Louise Mckenzie.
Mary Avery.
Decorative Ceramic WOrk-Bernice Orn-
dorf. Jesse Cleaveland, May Bliss and
Edith Olsen.
Some excellent wood carving was done
bv Victor Hasselman, Mabel Pray. Ralph
Newton and Lee Busch. a shirtWaist box
made by Nora Lacey was a feature of the
exhibit.
Miss Selleck expressed herself as very
well pleased with the work done and hopes
TO have visitors days often, when outsiders
may see the kind of work done by Short
ridge students.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
SALOONS HALF VICTORY
CHARLES SCHAFER MAY SELL
LIQUOR IN FOURTH WARD.
County Commissioners Decide hat
Blanket Power of Attorney
Is a Lawful Scheme.

The County Commissioners yesterday de-
cided that Charles Schafer, who applied for
a license to run a saloon on Blake street. is
entitled 10 the license over the remon-
STRANGE filed by leaders in the temperance
cause living in the Fourth ward. The re-
monstrance contained 100 names, several
hundred more than was required by law to
defeat the application for license. The sa-
loon element and brewery interests COM
bined to fight the temperance people. on
the ground that the remonstrance was i'll
legal. They held that names signed en-
Sunday and by alleged Misrepresentation
as to the blanket power of attorney making
the remonstrance effective in any part Of
the ward were Illegal and that names had
been duplicated, husbands names had been
signed by their wives without their con-
sent and that some OF the signers had
moved out of the ward or were dead.
The decision of the commissioners was
that the signatures procured on Sunday
were Illegal, and. together with others that
were duplicated or represented minors or
persons whose names were signed without
authority, were sufficient to reduce the
number below a majority OF voters In the
Fourth ward. The decision that the sigma
lures obtained on Sunday are Illegal is the
only point of law decided in favor of the sa-
loon element.
The point raised by Schafers attorneys
that signatures procured through alleged
Misrepresentation and 10 the blanket power
Of attorney was decided in favor OF the
temperance people, the commissioners hold
ing that signers should have taken the
trouble 10 understand what they were sign
ing, and that the power Of attorney could
be used in any part of the ward. The COM
missioners also held that the signatures OF
persons who died or moved out OF the ward
after the remonstrance was filed should re-
main.
The case has attracted wide interest and
IL may be carried 70 the courts for further
hearing. The commissioners would like TO
see the case appealed 10 higher authority in
order to get a decision on some OF the
vagptg 90 10 Ne nxro1xra1
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IN THE HIGHER COURTS.
Appellate Court Rules in Two Street.
Railway Cases.

The Appellate Court ruled In two suits
against the Indianapolis Street-railway
Company yesterday. y judgment for s.. 500
recovered by Lille NJ. Shepard was at
hrmed. A conductor stood on her skirt
as she alighted from a car. She grasped
the car as il moved off and was dragged
several feet.
The court held that the question whether
Frederick Marchal or the Street-raiIway
Company was 10 blame when his horses
were killed by a car should be decided by
a jury. The horses were struck by a car
hat closely followed another going In the
same direction. Marchal complained that
II was unusual for cars 10 travel together.
Judge feathers. or the Marion Superior
Court. sustained a demurrer TO MarchaTs
complaint and he appealed.
The Appellate Court decided that Frank
r. McCabe and wife, OF this city. must give
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
Wife's Bond Too Small.

TIL Marion Trust Company yesterday
was appointed guardian of the heirs of
William N. Martin, who was killed on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, and also admins
traitor of his estate, in order to make the
disbursement of a judgment of $S,522 re-
covered in the county courts and affirmed
by the Supreme Court in favor of Martins
wife, formerly executrix of the estate.
When the judgment of the lower court
was affirmed and the money paid into the
clerk of the court, Mrs. Martin vas noti-
fed that her bond must be increased or an
other administrator appointed who could
execute a larger bond. She resigned and
the Marion Trust Company was appointed.
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Y. VI. c. A. A DEFENDANT.
Lecture Bureaus Booking Agent Sues
for His Salary.

Frank Caldwell yesterday filed suit
against the Interstate Lecture Bureau
Company, Robert L. Morningstar, Charles
NJ. Flowers and the Young Mems Christian
Association for $1,000, alleged to be due for
services rendered the lecture bureau. Cald-
well says ne was employed by Morningstar
and Flowers to- do booking for them at a
salary of 500 a month and expenses from
Feb. 10, 1901, till Oct. Is, 1901, ana then his
salary was to be raised TO $500 a month.
providing he was not given due notice that
his services were no longer needed before
the latter date. He AYERS that he did not
receive proper notice and that S1S2 is due
him on salary. The Interstate Lecture
Bureau Company is made defendant be-
cause Morningstar and Flowers assigned
their bureau over TO it, and the Y. NJ. G.. A.
is a defendant on the ground that it is in
debted 10 the lecture bureau.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
Some UnweIcome Fires

A fire in a barn at 100 North Noble street
yesterday afternoon caused a loss OF about
800. The barn was owned and occupied
by \. NJ. HarwOod.
Sparks set fire 10 the home OF Herman
Rorchers. at 626 North Senate avenue. yes
terday evening. and before it was put out
the blaze caused a loss of about 500.
The fire department was called to KinCan
* Cos packing house shortly after mid
night this morning. \ box car on a siding
caught fire In an unknown manner and
the flames threatened To spread 10 the
buildings adjacent. The loss was slight.
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MRS. ALLISON GETS $4,000.
Jury Decides that Much of Helen
Tate's Estate Is Due Her.

The jury in Judge Carriers court yester-
day returned a verdict for $1,000 in favor of
Mrs. Irene Allison on her claim Of $4,000
against the estate of Helen J. Tate. Mrs.
Allison alleged that she worked for Mrs.
Tate for eighteen years as housekeeper,
nurse and companion, and that Mrs. Tate
promised her half of her estate If she
would remain with her until she was mar
ried or became of age. The will of Mrs.
Tate left her but $500 and 1910 worth of fur
niture. The jury decided that Mrs. Allison
was entitled to pay from + ED. 25, 1882, when
she went to work for Mrs. Tate. till June
weeks. and So 20 a week for SAT weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
A Trademark Protected.

Judge McMaster, of the Superior Court,
yesterday permanently e~njoined the Pit
man-Myers Company from using a label
and trademark similar to that of the In
land Chemical Company. The Inland
Chemical Company, in it's petition for in
junction, alleged that the defendant COM
pany so nearly duplicated it's trademark
and label that its sales were being injured
and the public was being deceived in buy
ing goods opposed to be manufactured
nv IL
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No Frozen woman There.

Bicycle Policemen Manning and Griffith
were sent early last evening 10 OILS Eckert
street, where it was reported that a woman
had been frozen 70 death. Neighbors said
Mrs. Mary Crosby. seventy years OF age.
living at that number. had been seriously
III Thursday and had not been seen yes
terday. They were sure she had been
frozen. The police forced the door and
found no one IN the house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
stout Fined $50.

Yves Stout pleaded guilty in Police Court
yesterday morning to assault and battery
and was fined $50 and costs, which he
FASTENED to pay. He had his sleigh and
hunting dogs at the station and was ready
for a hunting trip. He offered to furnish
guarantee Of the fine of Chris Zimmerman
in case one should be assessed. thinner
mans case was continued until Dec. q.
The case of William Morris, who was also
implicated in a fight in the saloon Thurs
day night, was continued until to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
NO HURRY ABOUT HIGGINS.
Erring Councilman VIII Not BE Pa
rolled This Year.

Mayor Bookwalter and Governor Durbin
had a talk yesterday about the a~dvisability
of releasing Commodore" John Higgins
from the State Prison. The mayor would
say nothing about the conference and the
governor. while hardly less r%eticent, said:
Higgins will not be paroled this year."
d. NJ. Parry is anxious that Higgins be
released. He thinks that his punishment
has been severe enough and that Higgins
will be in the future a useful member of
the community. Mr.. Parry stated last
night, however. that the Governor is not
inclined to parole Higgins at this time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-21
fuller Caught at Danviue.

Detective McGuff last night went 10 Dan
Vile 70 get Charles fuller. who is under ar
rest there charged with being a fugitive
He formerly lived here at 500 st. Pau
street. A warrant was sworn QUO by Nan
ME McGrath, OF SOS Bates street. who
claims TO ave discovered after she mar
ried fuller that he had a wife living.