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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
DAVIS ON THE STAND.


Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
NINCENNES, Ind, Feb. 1s.--The sensa-
tional cases of ex-Bank Cashier Richard
C Davis. of Washington, against several
gamblers of that city TO recover money
lost al gambling were begun here to-day
Some time was spent in impaneling jury
The plaintiff. Davis. was the first witness
called, and his evidence was not completed
when court adjourned for the day. Davis
has already pleaded guilty of embezzling
over $4,000 belonging to the Citizens Ma
tional Bank of Washington while he was
cashier. He is now awaiting sentence. The
evidence OF Davis shows that when he
wanted money TO wager on cards or craps
he went TO the bank and helped himself.
This was often done on Sundays.
strong array Of attorneys are engaged
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steel Corporation Bonds.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-George W. Perk-
ins, chairman of the finance committee of
the United States Steel Corporation. said,
to-day. that there was now under consid-
Grafton plan to convert part, if not all, of
the preferred stock of the corporation into
a per cent bond Mr.. Perkins said he
thought such action would be for the best
interests of the stockholders. According to
the report issued early this morning the
steel corporation has a bonded debt of
SSO3. $4,000. These bonds bear interest a
the rate of per cent, the same rate that
is mentioned in connection with the pro-
posed preferred stock conversion The
amount of preferred stock issued Is $50 :
1878, which per cent. dividends are
paid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
ATTEMPTED CRIMINAL ASSAULT.
Young Man Accused by Farmers
Daughter in Wells County.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, Feb. 1S.-Officers are
securing this and adjoining counties for
George Galley, who is wanted upon a charge
of assault with intent to ravish. His ac-
cuser is Lillian Pinyard, aged fifteen, the
daughter of John Pinyard, a prominent
farmer.
According to the girls story Galley at
they were returning home from church He
threw her from the buggy and a struggle
ensued. Her cries caused him TO desist He
threatened to shoot her If she told she
says He is the son of Lewis Galley
Wabash county farmer. and was employed
as farmland by Pinyard. He fed after
taking the girl home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
Investigating a Murder.
indianapolis Journal

Special to the indianapolis Journal
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Feb. 1S.-A special
session of the grand jury met here to-
day TO investigate the murder of John E.
this city. on the night of Dec. 81 1901
William Fodrea is now i'm Jail charged with
the crime, but the evidence against him
is all circumstantial. Judge Neal, in his
instructions TO the jury. said no Indictment
could be returned against Fodrea unless
there was a probability of guilt. Ralph
X. Kane is conducting the case I'm behalf
of the State. on account of the withdrawal
from the case OF Prosecutor ]. F. Beals
who is a cousin of FOdrea.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
The Jury Disagreed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
DECATUR, Ind, Feb. 1S-The jury hear
ing the case Of Edwin Wilgus. a minister's
son and alleged swindler, this evening dis
agreed, after being out twenty-four hours.
and was discharged. Wilgus operated all
over Indiana. 1t is charged that he solic
tied subscriptions for an Eastern pubica-
tion and kept the money He was arrested
in Marion. His father is a prominent min
lister of the United Brethren Church, and
formerly was located here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19

capital to make investments along the line
OF their special training
1. T. Griffith. of this city. president OF the
board, presided over the meeting Papets
that are scheduled TO be read this morn
ing are as follows: Municipal Reform
In Indiana" Arthur W. Brady. of Muncle'
The Need of an Adequate Primary Eiec-
ton Law" J. E Mccullough. Of this city
Experience and Method of Securing
Manufacturing Plants in Indiana, W. IL
Duncan, of Terre Haute Good Roads
city. and G.. w Sheriff and G. NJ. Kim
brough, of Muncie. John l.. FOrkner and
c. c. Toner. of Anderson. will talk of How
Can the Banking Business in Indiana be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
Many Bids for m Ioan.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Bids were opened
to-day by Controller Grout for sS,OOO.OOO
corporate stock of the city OF New York
bearing 3la per cent. interest. One hundred
and seventeen bids were received. This is
the largest number of bids ever received
for a New York city loan. A large portion
of the bids were for sums from SO TO 81 900
Company, which offered 1O7.1 for s, 10000
Of boOdS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
WOMAN'S LONG TRANCE.
She Is Said to Have Spent Thirty
Hours in n CataIeptic Condition.

MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 1S.-Mrs. David
Keener, of Winchester, has been aroused
from deep trance, extending over thirty
hours. When first noticed by her hus-
band, who stepped into the kitchen, she
was standing over the stove with a basin
of water in her hand. He noticed tears
on her cheek, and supposed that she was
engaged in prayer and he retired. Mrs.
Keener had been attending the revival
meetings under the direction of the Pente-
cost band. and had spent much time III
prayer and study.
An hour later her husband returned and
found her in the same position before.
He placed her in bed, and although her
form somewhat relaxed, she remained un-
conscious. Mr.. Keener spent the evening
trying to arouse her, but not until to-day
did she finally regain consciousness, with
normal pulse and temperature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19


health to the dra CONAN of the American
erend Tsilka" has been arrested on the
charge of completely in the kidnapping of
Miss Stone.
LONDON, Feb. 1s.--The Rev. Mr.. Tsilka.
who. according to the Constantinople cor
respondent of the Paris Temps in a dis
patch announcing the release of Miss
Stone. has been arrested on the charge of
completely in the kidnapping of the mission
airy, is the husband Of Nine. Tsilka, Miss
Stones companion. 1t was announced re-
Gently that the Turkish authorities sus-
pected the Rev. Mr.. Tsilka of completely in
the abduction of the missionaries.
The companion in captivity Of Miss Stone
was Nine. X. S. Tslka, a Bulgarian wom-
an, the wife of Mr.. Tsiika, "A Macedonian
teacher of Samakov. Miss Stone, while
travelling with Madame Tsilka and a party
of about fifteen friends, was captured by
brigands in the district of Salonica Sept ,.
Since that time vigorous efforts have been
made by the United States government and
by missionaries TO obtain the release OF the
captive The brigands demanded ransom
OF e25,OOO Turkish. but only S72.5OO col
lected for the ransom and this sum was
paid over TO the brigands Feb. 6 by NJ.
Gargiulo, chief dragoman Of the American
legation at Constantinople. and w. w.
Peet, treasurer Of the American mission at
Constantinople. who met the brigands on
the road to the POdrome Monastery.
Madame Tsilka was educated at the
Northfield Seminary. At the time OF re-
ceiving her American training and educa-
tion she was Miss Stephanora. a Bulgarian.
Having been converted in childhood TO the
Christian belief she came to America after
having refused TO marry the man OF her
parents choosing. DR.. Dwight l.. Moody.
becoming interested i'm her welfare. found
a place for her in his noted school. Having
finished her training at that institution she
became a trained nurse. While engaged In
her professional duties in the Adirondacks.
she became acquainted with Mr.. Tsilka. a
Macedonian, who had also been educated in
the United States. At that period he was
preparing for work a medical mission
airy. Soon after the completion OF their
training the couple were married and went
10 Bulgaria, where they at once entered
on missionary work.
Miss Stone is one OF the missionaries OF
the American Board OF Foreign Missions.
She has been attached 20 the Salonica mis-
sion since 1875. She was born at Roxbury.
Mass, and her home is in Chelsea. Mas.
where her mother resides. Four OF Miss
Stones brothers are in business In Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
. BOTH TSILKAS BULGARIANS
WHO WERE EDUCATED AND MAR
RIED IN THE UNITED STATES.
Boer Concentration Camp at Mafeking
in DepIorabIe Condition.
General Foreign News.

PARIS, Feb. 1S.-The Temps this even
ing publishes a dispatch from CONSTANT
nople which announces that Miss Ellen
NJ. Stone has been released by the brigands
who have held her captive since Sept q
last. and has been handed over in good
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
Dividend OF $4,000. 900.

NEW YORK. Feb. Isl. p. Morgan &
Co. distributed a dividend of Sl0OO0,OOO to-
day TO the members of the syndicate
formed to underwrite the United States
Steel Corporation. The dividend represents
per cent. of the 500. 10000 for which the
syndicate is liable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
ICE GoRGEs IN THE OHIO


LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 1S.-An ice
gorge eight miles long has formed in the
Ohio river just above Louisville. The ice
began piling up at midnight Monday
against the piers of the Big Four Railroad
bridge. In order to keep accessible the
coal barges tied up at 'Punkin Patch"
the Monongahela Coal Company's tOwbOat
Coal City to-day kept channel clear as
far up the Patch.
1t is said that other gorges have formed
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 6. COL. Sd
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Capital stock tn he Increased.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. lS.-At a meeting
OF the board OF directors OF the Bell Tele-
phone Company, OF Philadelphia, to-day. IL
was voted TO Increase the capital stock
of the company from s.. 600 600 TO Sl2 900 600
The purpose OF the increase was not an
nOunced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19

TRENTON. y. J.. Feb. 1s.-Chancellor
Magic to-day appointed Lewis J. Schenck.
OF Somerville receiver for the Washington
Cooperative Bank. a building and loan as
sOciation of Newark The application was
made by the department OF banks and in
surance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19
SAID TO HAVE BEEN RELEASED
ALONG WITH MADAME TsILE<A.
Reported tn BE I'm Good Health. Not
vithstanding Her Captivity
since Sept. 3, 1901.
ARREST OF THE REV. TsILKA
HUSBAND OF MISS STONES COMPAN-
ION TURKISH PRISONER

Charged with Completely i'm the Alb
ductiOn of Miss stone While La
boring as a Missionary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-19

on respective sides. The best lawyers of
Washington and Of Vincennes are en-
plOyed.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06
READ 1T IN HIS NEWSPAPER.

George Schaub, well known German
citizen Of New Lebanon. Ohio, is con-
slant reader of the Dayton Volkszeitung.
He knows that this paper aims to adver-
tise only the best in it's columns and when
he saw Chamberlain's Pain Balm auver-
tised therein for lame back, he did not hes
itate in buying bottle of it for his wife,
who for eight weeks had suffered with the
most terrible pains in her back and could
get no relief. He says: After using the
Pain Balm for few days my wife said to
me, L feel as though born anew and be-
fore using the entire contents of the bet
tie the unbearable pains had entirely van
ished and she could again take up her
household duties He is verv thankful
and hopes that all suffering likewise will
hear of her wonderful recovery. This val
liable linimenU is for sale by Johnson's
Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06
Mrs. Z. M. Young Dead.
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We regret very much to an
nounce the death of Mrs. L. M.
Young which occurred at her resi-
dence on Bennett street Wednes-
day morning. Mrs. Young had
been sick for quite long time and
while her death was not uneXpect
ed it comes bringing sadness to
many relatives and friends. Mrs.
Young came to Southern Pines IL
years ago and had resided here
since that time. The funeral ser
vices were conducted from the
Congregational church Wednes-
day afternoon by Rev, Drs. Mente
and Gregory and the remains in
tered in Mt. Hope cemetery.
A more extended notice will APP
pear in these columns next week.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06
The conventions OF the Re.
publican party are hitting the
trusts some terrible blows
with feather pillow.
LEADS THEM ALL.

One Minute Cough Cure beats all other
medicines | ever tried for coughs. colds.
Group and throat and lung troubles. says
D. Scott Currin of Loganton, Pa. One
Minute Cough Cure is the only absolutely
safe cough remedy which acts Immediate
ly. Mothers everywhere testify to the
good it has done their little ones. Group
is so sudden in its attacks that the doctor
often arrives too late. 1t yields at once to
One Minute Cough Cure. Pleasant to take.
Children like it. Sure cure for grip, bron-
cbitis. coughs. Johnsons Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06
SAVED FROM AN AWFUL FATE.

Everybody said | had consumption,
writes Mrs. A. M. Shields, of Chambers
burg, Pa, Il was so low after six months
of severe sickness, caused by Hay Fever
and Asthma. that few thought could get
well, but learned of the marvellous merit
of d.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, used it, and was completely
cured. For desperate Throat and Lung
and is infallible for coughs, colds and
bronchial affections. Guaranteed bottles
soc and 81. Trial bottles free at Johnsons
Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06
Prominent Visitors.
%%%%

II. NJ. Holleman, we'll known to
the older people of this section,
and who is very prominent in fl,
nancial circles IL the East, &C ON
panied by his bride and Mr. Chas
Gardner, has been at the Southern
Pines Hotel this week. Mr.. Hol
leman has visited Asheville and
other places in the State IN order
to show Mrs. Holleman how nice a
Southern summer is. and will 90
from here to the White mounta MS.
In an interview with the editor OF
this paper, he spoke interestingly
of a new railroad from here to the
Atlantic Coast Line near Fayette-
Vile, remarking that to get the
benefit of water transportation to
the North would prove of great
advantage to Southern Pines and
vicinity. AS Mr.. uoIleman is very
successful in placing investments,
making sales of large tracts Of land
in the South, and otherwise in
ducing corporations to put out
their money, it might be Of inter
est to our people to talk business
with him.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06
VIRULENT CANCER CURED.

Startling proof of a wonderful advance
in medicine is given by druggist G. w.
Roberts, of Elizabeth, w. Va. An old man
there had long suffered with what good
doctors pronounced incurable cancer.
They believed his case hopeless till he used
Electric Bitters and applied Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, which treatment completely
cured him. When Electric Bitters are
used to expel bilious. kidney and microbe
poisons at the same time this salve exerts
it's matchless healing power, blood dis
eases, skin eruptions, ulcers and sores
vanish. Bitters soc, salve Csc at John.
sons Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06

General Miles is now drawing a
salary of $11,oo a year for keep
ing as quiet as possible.
Mont Pelee was 1000 feet
higher before the eruption than it
is now. Mont Pelee, however, is
not the first thing that has low
cred itself by too mnch bio wing.
AT the hour Of going to press
the pulse, temperature and respl-
ration of the Beef Trust were nor
NAL, despite the terrific onslaught
of the Hon Phllander G. Knox.
Mrs. Editor appreciates very
highly the pretty box of flowers
sent in by Mrs. Charles B. circuit a
few weeks ago, or just after she
had gone to Florida. 1t seems as
though Southern Pines is blessed
with many very beautiful flower
gardens, and Mrs. Circuit has one
of that number.
A. Winestlne, has sold his
mercantile business to nj. N.
Sugg, and will move with his
family to Durham. Mr.. Wlnestine
has been a merchant at Southern
Pines as long as the FREE PRESS
has been newspaper, since 1898,
and has the good will Of many
friends here.
Some of the late arrivals at the
Southern Pines Hotel are W. L.
Smith, Z. L. Spence, LIE Roy
Ritter, N. c.; B. Muller, 3. 3.
Eaton, New York, Fl. M. Holleman
and wife, Percy Gardner, Boston,
F. G. Newsome, G. N. Crandall,
Ga, Il. S Gorlum, {. H. Williams,
Norfolk, F. W. Van Camp, South
ern Pines, Fl. Hirsch, Danville,
Va, A. L. Thompson, Ind. 4.
Summerfeld, Durham.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-06

If it is something to kill bugs and
insects go and see S. S. Thomas; he
has sure death to all kinds of bugs
which destroy your vegetables.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
THE GORDONVILLE PEOPLE.
A Word or SO About All the People
in Town.

GoRDONsyILLE. VA, November, r.
(Speciall-Mr T. A. Jones, of Hinton,
". Va has moved his family to this
town, and now occupies the residence
Of Mrs. n A Smith. on Main street. Nj
Jones. who has been in the employ OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany for some years. has resigned his
position. He formerly resided here, and
is a very. worthy citizen.
DR.. and Mrs. Wiley Bledsoe have re-
turned TO Gordonsville after several
months spent in Richmond. The Doctor.
who has been employed as superinten-
dent of the Methodist Conference Or
phanage has resigned his position on
account. OF j his health -
3 Mr. C. T. Cowherd. who has been em-
spIoyed as a railway fireman, with head
quarters at Charleston. W.. Va has. at
the request Of his parents, resigned his
position, and is now living with them
near town.
Miss Mary Lee Wright. who has been
spending some weeks with her brother,
Mr. H &C. Wright. has returned to her
home. in Louisa county. :.
n Mrs. r. r. Powell Is much8better. after
quite seVeressp spell OF illness. She ex-
=pects to leave in a few weeks to spend
5tfss Christmas lclidaYs with her daugh-2
ter. in, Clarksbur es ~. Va ,s.. s.Ss
Mr. Powell. OF Rochelle. and his
daughter. Mrs CT sntz. .of4 Clifton
sEorzs Z, recent guests g Professor
Is Major, 5ohaaG Anderson stopped oyer
Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23

MONTEREY, VA, November 22.-(Spe-
rial.)-Through correspondence with the
sfllage postmaster. Messrs. S. 3. ana T..
3 Hege. A. B. Gleason, and Bronson Orr,
maryland and Pennsylvania sportsmeh
arranged for a fortnight.s hunt III Ale
glany mountain. arriving here about
week ago The home of Henry MulllnaH,
twc,ty miles out in the mountain, was
selected as their headquarters. after
spending only half their given Tune Tue.
returned 10 Monterey with no trophies "
successful hunt. but three OF i'iell
passed through the thrilling experience OF
bei-lg los; in the Alleghanies. They are
al thorough spoTtsnen, were anxious ~
fecure some tig game, and the mountain
region contiguous to the MulinaS nome
was designated as being the most Pro1Iis-
inS field for adventure. Local sportsfnen
hsrc We're anxious that the visitors shooid
have q pleasant hunt. and, with the oio
moUntaineer. Henry MullinaX. as euioe'
success aud a good time would nave peeii
sured. but for the unfa ynrable Weatne.
conditions No rain had fallen for several
weeks, he timber is stripped OF ali 1oi!,
age. and the rustlipg Of dry leaves anu
c-ackltng Of twigs under the feet preciuoe
the possibility Of success on a sun num-
and they We're compelled TO return Win no
more novel adventure than that OF ger
ting lost and spending lonely night ~
that Wild. rugged. labyrinthian region
slore the line between the two Virginias.
JUST A LITTLE JATNT
On The morning after their arrival at
tie Mollinax home, three of the hut,'! !,
party decided TO take a jaunt into Inc
mountain and return by noon, when ing
four would go on their first regular hunl'
under the direction of their guide, MI MI.
Aliiinax. Persons who are fa;niiiar WIN
The lay OF the land thereabouts, were
not surprised 10 learn that the trio ,, OF
Changers had rot returned on time. Inc
top Of Allegheny. at this point, Is per-
haps four mile. vide, but by no means
leFel. On the contrary. there is an al
most endless and nameIess number OF
spurs, ridges. with their correspondents
gorges and hoIlows-in short an ain lll.
cate, intersecting, overlapping expanse QI
mountain wilderness. to become ianinar
"lth which one must frequent ltt7sea1
alter year
= In their esgerness TO bring down some
eE Rame early In the hunt. the fhres Only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
He BATTLES BY MUSIC
A CHICAGO PETRoN1Us NOW LUxUR-
HATING At THE HOT SPRINGS:
ITALIANS PLAY AS HE WASHES.
And He Keeps Three Cars for His
Horses = Spends $4,000 Every
week. Thief Confcsses-Exten-
sive Forest Fires Do Great Dams
rge.

WARM SPRINGS, VA, November H.
Especially MIR. J. II. Moore, the million
aire of Chicago, who has been at Hot
Springs for several weeks, has gone to
New York to attend the horse show. Mr..
Moore keeps a number of horses at the
Hot and has taken tWenty-four of them
to New York with him. He has some very
fine ones, and no doubt will make a good
showing. Mr. Moore keeps three cattle
cars at the Hot all the time for his horses.
at a cost of 500 per day for each car.
When he returned from Chicago the last
time he was accompanied by an italian
band Of eight, which furnished him music
while he bathed. He has spent on an
average of s., 900 every week since he has
been at the Hot Springs He will return
from New York the coming week.
On Thursday morning, Chief-of-Po1ice
Keatley, of Hinton. W. Va. came here
for W. b Blackwell, who had just served
a SD-day sentence in Jail for the larceny
OF a shotgun at A1illboro, in this county.
Shortly: after Blackwell was placed in
Jail here, he confessed to Sheriff John 3.
Gum tina he had stolen a horse In Hinton
and the officers there were at once appris-
ed Of this fact The prisoner was identf-
fed BIZ them and held here for the West
Virginia authorities. Mr.. Keatley said he
would be tried In January.
EXTENSIVE FOREST FIRES.
The mountain arms Of the Allegheny.
in the, large part of Bath county, have
been on fire for the past week, and great
deal of damage has been specially
in the Valley, near the Allegheny county
line Many fences have been burned and
In some places lots Of grain DESTROYED.
It has been so very dry for so very long
that twas almost impossible to check the
fire at all. and if the rain of Thursday
night had not fallen, there is no telling
where the flames would have stopped. 1t
Is under control now. but the mountains
are bare and all the game has left for
mere suitable haunts-that is all that5was
not burned up. Deer especially are very
scarce. @s5s5 5;ss
Mr.. r. NJ. Jordan and Miss Daisy B.
McElwee, both of Hot Springs were mar-
sried on Friday IS. -
The mall facilities of this place are
5somewhat reduced 5L5 nov !. and We desaot
receive but one mail ! az day. .Hss>ee the
State dallless ara Just stwenty-fo hours
ala sphAn they Aohs hAr At the Attla