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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
KOKOMO TO ~LOGANSPORT.
Company with $500 900 Capital VIII
Build an Electric Line.

Detroit capital will build an interurban
road from Kokomo TO Logansport. and
may operate street-railway systems in
those two cities. The L~ogansport * Ko-
komo Railway Company was incorporated
yesterday with $4,000 capital. The prin-
cipal offices of the company will
be at Kokomo. The stockholders are
II. NJ. Lau. F. A. Smart. o. II.
Lau. L. A. Stoneman and w. H. Beach.
They are also the incorporatOrs. and each
has subscribed for $4,000 worth OF stock.
One OF the incorporators stated yesterday
that the company has already secured its
franchises for the road from KokomO 10
LOgansport, and will begin operation be-
fore long. II is believed this company
will eventually branch out from Logans-
port and kOkomo and build other inter
urban roads. II is said the company will
be interested in a line from Logansport
TO indianapolis.
The II. NJ. Dalton Stone Company. Of
Warrick county. incorporated with SIS. 600
capital to operate in Christian county,
Kentucky. The directors are G. z. White,
III. NJ. Dalton and J, p. Weyerbacher.
The Missouri and Texas Oil Company,
of Elkhart. incorporated with $4,000 capt.
tai. The incorporators are c. b. Bradrick.
Daniel Martin, Martha Shower. Eva Peck
Bruce and Lizzie Collins.
The Matthews improvement Company in
corporated with $4,000 capital. II will buy
bonds. notes. etc. and do a money-lending
business. The directors are j. W. Platt.
Ora Lechien. @. II. Catterson. j. ii. Wood.
Fremont Wilson, b. r. Stehle and J. d.
Urbin.
The Fishback Plaster Company. OF Ohio.
Incorporated I'm Indiana. IL has 5000 rep
resented in this State.
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Commercial Club Resolutions.

The directors of the Commercial Club
yesterday adopted the following resolu-
tons over the death of the clubs presi-
dent. John NJ. Spann:
''Once again the hand of death, shifting
suddenly, has brought TO us sorrow and
loss. John NJ. Spann, president of the CLUB,
and one OF the foremos citizens of our city
and state. has closed a long and faithful
service. For seven years he had been a
director of the clubs affairs and for the
last year he had filled the office OF presi-
dent with conspicuous ability and fidelity.
His death takes from us a life devoted TO
the best interests of the community.
Besides his official relations to this club
he was trustee and treasurer of the In
diana school for Predetermined Youth. was
one OF the founders and secretary OF the
indianapolis Fire Insurance Company. was
president of the local fire insurance asso-
byterian Church and was a factor in many
other business, social and charitable in
terests.
HE was attentive TO every obligation that
was laid upon him and gave freely of his
time. labor and means for the public good.
In the performance OF duty he endeared
himself TO all with whom he was brought
into contact by his lovable, kindly and ever
considerable disposition. The honesty and
uprightness of his character and the cor
diality OF his relations with his fellow-men
can never be forgotten By those who knew
him.
''The good name which he received from
his father was maintained, not only un-
sulIied, but with added luster. We have
tears for his death and sympathy. deep
and abiding. for his loved ones, but We
glory I'm his life and work and in the ex-
allied example OF the highest and best type
OF American manhood which he represented.
1T is directed that this expression as a
memorial OF our love and esteem for our
late president be spread on the records OF
nual meeting OF the club on Monday night,
Feb 10"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07

Political Complication of Oscar Aus
till, an EIwood Editor.

Oscar Austill, editor of a Democratic
newspaper at Elwood, who was at the
Grand Hotel yesterday, is likely TO find
himself in a rather embarrassing position
when the Elwood city campaign begins.
His father-in-law, ]. r. Elliott, expects TO
receive the Republican nomination for
mayor. f. NJ. Harbit, the present mayor, is
a Democrat and will be renominated.
Austill naturally will be expected to sup
port the Democratic city ticket. and he an
nounced yesterday that he would do so
regardless of his sfather-in-law's political
affiliations. He is of opinion that Mr..
Austill thinks that George w. Cromer will
win the fight for the congressional nomi-
nation in the Eighth district. He asserts
that if Cromer is not nominated on the
first ballot he will be on the second.
Mr.. Austill says that Elwood factories
give employment to 1900 people. 1t was at
Elwood that the first tin-plate mill in the
United States was put in operation. The
late William Mckinley visited Elwood and
was present when the mill was put in
operation, Sept. 13. 1892. The mill is now
giving employment TO about l 200 men. Mr..
Austill says that Eugene " Debs once
told him that Elwood was the best or
ganized union labor town in the country.
the town should especially suffer from a
failure of gas. since the railroads are put
ting coal into the town for $3.50 a ton, about
what ii costs at the mines. The tin-plate
mills, he says, are already using more coal
than gas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
RESOLUTIONS RECALLED.
Poland Camp VIII Not Rep.
resentation on Board.

Last night John S. Poland Camp, Span
ish-American War Veterans, practically
nullified the action taken on Oct. 20, 1901,
when, by resolution, the camp demanded
representation on the board of regents of
the soldiers monument for Spanish-Amer-
lean veterans.
At the meeting on Oct. 26 it was directed
that copies of the resolution should be
sent to all the Spanish-American camps
and Grand Army posts in the State, but
this was never done. There were several
members of Poland Camp who felt that
the demand for representation on the mon
ument board was Ill advised, and last night
this sentiment took shape in a motion to
recall the resolutions and lay them on the
table. This action was taken, and ii Is
said the resolutions will not be heard from
again.
Poland Camp last night decided to form
a drill team to compete for a prize of $500
at the National -Encampment to be held
in this city next spring. Resolutions of
coincidence were also adopted on the death
of John NJ. SDann.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
FUNERAL OF j. M. SPANN
1T WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE
REV. j. A. MILBURN.
The Deceased Was Long n Member of
the Second Church-ResOIu-
lions of Coincidence

The arrangements for the funeral of John
NJ. Spann, who died suddenly at the Union
Station Wednesday night. had not been
made last night. IL is probable the naming
of the date for the services will be held in
allegiance until the arrival of relatives now
in the East.
Mr.. Spann was for more than thirty years
a member of the Second Presbyterian
Church. For a number of years he was an
elder of the church. Because of his init
mate association with church work and
his high regard for the Rev. Joseph A. Mil
burn, former pastor of the church, Mr..
Milburn was asked to come here from Chi
cago, where he is now located. and conduct
the funeral services. His acceptance was
received last night.
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CHARLES s. HERNLY IN TOWN.
He Is Working in the Interest of
Thomas ID. MilIikan.

What am I down here for?' remarked
Charles S. Hernly. Of New Castle, yester-
day. Il am just looking after the organiza-
ton of my old friend Thomas B. Millikan's
campaign for treasurer OF state. Organiza-
ton is a great thing in politics. and L am
helping Millikan. That's all" Mr.. Hernly
slightly erred when he said that's all"
for he did not come 10 the city entirely in
Mr.. Millikan's interests. His main reason
in coming was TO help boom the town OF
New Castle as the secretary OF the New
Castle Industrial Association. Mr.. Hernly
came here 10 meet G.. b. Watkins, OF New
York, who Is getting ready 10 locate" a
shoe factory at New Castle. Mr.. Watkins
is a promoter, however, and is not going 20
operate a shoe factory himself. He is pro-
curing a desirable location for some people
who do own a factory, and the New Castle
people are trying 10 convince him that their
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
K FOR A WOMAN.


E. r. Buckner. of 1246 Harding street.
West Indianapolis, reported to the police
yesterday morning that his sister. Mrs.
Lois Scudder. was missing. He said she had
separated from her husband two weeks ago
and had been living with her mother at S3
South West street. Wednesday she left the
house. saying she was going to see her
husband. She did not return and inquiries
about her were made and Ii was found she
had not been TO see Scudder. Later ii was
learned that Charles Wilson, who formerly
boarded with her. was missing from his
boarding place. Buckner thought they had
gone away together and asked the police to
find them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
THROUGH HABEAS CORPUS.
william g. Sourvine Wants to Get
Out of Prison.

Word was received at the attorney gen.
erals office yesterday that William s. Sour
wine. who was sent TO the Prison North
from Vigo county in 1895 for train wrecking
to serve a ten years term. has filed a petit
ton in the Laporte Circuit Court to Sc
cure his release on habeas corpus proceed
ings. claiming ne is now entitled 10 his lib
erty with time for good behavior deducted.
About three years ago Sourwine attempted
TO raise a mutiny among the prisoners, and
in the fight that ensued he was shot in the
arm by one OF the deputies. He was then
refused time for good behavior. The case
will come I'D for hearing next Thursday
in Laporte county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
TERPSICHOREAN FUNCTIONS.
Annual Balls Given by a Number of
Local Societies.

The third annual ball Inc banquet of In
dianapolis Lodge, MOI, knights of Fidelity,
was given last night in Germania Hall. The
interior of the hall was tastefully decorated
with long streamers of evergreen dotted
with red roses. In the corners of the hall
were neat booths for the sale of flowers and
punch. The stage was converted into a
German village. 1t was hidden from the
main hall with a screen made of evergreen.
The grand march began at $3.50 o'clock
and was led by William Beal and Miss
Pearl Ogle. There were $50 couples in line.
During the intermission, which began at
IL: 3 o'clock, a banquet was served in the
dining room beneath the main hall. One
hundred and fifty covers were spread.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
Bad Condition of Affairs.

Attorney General Taylor received a let
ter yesterday from Virgil S. Reiter, who
was made receiver OF the Lincoln Insurance
Banking Company, of Hammond, stat
ing that he had partially investigated the
books OF the company and found the COM
pany TO be rotten to the core and a conf
dence game OF the worst type. He said
there was not a dollars worth of assets.
He has had Winslow * Co. Of Chicago,
cited for contempt for refusing to turn over
10 him the policy register Of the company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07

Elaborate preparations are being made
for the masquerade ball to be given in Tom
linson Hall by the Veteran Hand-engine
Firemen's Club on Feb. 10. The proceeds
will go to a fund for the support of the old
firemen who have no means. Following is
the committee, on arrangements: President
Ben F. Gresh, Secretary ID. w. Brouse,
General John Coburn, John G. New,
George w. Sloan, Byron K. Elliott, Charles
E. Brigham, John L. Bacon, Samuel Z.
John, Samuel Wallace, Charles II. Rihl,
John NJ. Bonnie, James M. Robbins. Will
liam b. Millender, John w. Petty and
Thomas w. Demmerly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
Illness of Father Logan.

The Rev. Father Logan, OF Rushville. who
has a number OF relatives in this city. is
III at 81. Vincents Hospital. Father Lo-
gan recently returned from a five months
trip 10 Ireland. England and the continent.
On his arrival home he became i'll antd has
not been able 10 resume his pastoral duties
1T Rushviile. Father Carrico. also formerly
of this city. Is In charge OF his parish.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
VIII Mcclure Charged with Theft.

Will Mcclure, living at 1905 Hill avenue.
was arrested yesterday by Detectives
Haley and Splan and charged with the theft
of s4 from Mrs. Hoffbauer, with whom he
lived. Joe Ferriter, of 1897 East Washington
street, who was with linn, was also ar
rested and charged with lettering. Nc
CURE has been arrested for theft before,
and Ferriter has something of a police
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
Order of CoIonfaIs' Dance.

The Washington Assembly of the Benevo-
lent Order of Colonials gave an enjoyable
musicale and dance in Persons Hall on
North Delaware street last night. Among
those who took part in the programme
were Miss Daisy Lutz, recitation; Harry
Benson, recitation; Miss Hattie Neighbors,
vocal solo: DIR. A. E. Buchanan, vocal solo,
and Miss Bertha Heinrichs, piano solo. The
Colonial orchestra furnished the music. and
dancing was from s o'clock until u o'clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
A Military Ball.

The military and uniformed organizations
of Indianapolis will give a ball in Tomlin-
son Hall on March II. The organization
was recently formed TO stir up interest
among uniformed societies. The officers of
the associat ton are: President, Major wy
song, X. of p; vice president, Lieut.. w. w
Heiskell, militia; secretary, Lieut.. G. o.
Tracy, militia; treasurer. Capt. c.. r. Jones,
X. of p.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07

Mrs. Mary Sturgeon. who was taken from
the D~eaconess Hospital TO the poor farm
yesterday, died about a half hour after
reaching there. She lived at 1878 East Nine
tenth street and suffered from tuber-
culosis. Township Trustee M~endenha,l
learned of her condition and had her trans
ferred TO the Deaconess Hospital Wednes-
day night. AS no arrangement had been
previously made they would not keep her,
and Mr.. Mendenhall sent her 10 the poor
farm. She was sixty years OF age.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
CORPS WORK.
superintendent II. j.. Newman Files
His Annual Report.

II. ]. Newman. superintendent OF the
Merchants Salvage Corps. in hts annual
report TO the salvage corps COMMITTEES.
composed OF Ferd L. Mayer. Louis II. Levy
and Louis A Harmeyer. states that the
corps responded 10 rs OF the 1893 IRE
alarms during the last year. Eight hundred
and twenty covers were spread during the
year and a vast amount or property saved
from damage by water. The equipment OF
the corps Is shown 20 be two horses and
two wagon and eighty-fve covers. Four
men make up the corps. two OF them be-
Ing on duty during the day and all at night.
The superintendent says he has been much
encouraged by the change OF attitude OF a
number OF IRE insurance companies and
agencies which have heretofore opposed the
hfefuess
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
Action of Fire Insurance Company.

A meeting of the directors of the Indian
apolis Fire Insurance Company was held
yesterday afternoon to take action in ref
erence to the death Of the secretary, Mr..
John NJ. Spann. A committee consisting of
Winfield Miller, DR.. H. c. Martin and Ed
ward B. Porter was appointed to draft a
memorial and presented the following,
which was approved unanimously:
I'VE are called without warning to mourn
the death of our beloved secretary and as
sociate, John NJ. Spann. Stricken down in
the prime of manhood and at the height
of usefulness, the blow comes with a Sc
verify that can be realized only when time
has elapsed in which to measure its force.
Only yesterday he was at his post, jealous
ly discharging the duties imposed upon him
until the last moment. To-day his place
among US is vacant forever, and this COM
pany, which he did so much to establish,
and in which he took such pride, is bereft
indeed. In this hour of binding grief we
pause to pay 10 his memory the tribute due
him for his many sterling qualities and val
liable service and to recognize in some
measure the loss we have suffered.
Mr.. Spann was a man who lived up to
his principles. His standard was a high
one, and he maintained 1t faithfully. His
name was synonymous with integrity, fair
dealing and right methods. He tolerated
no meannesses or wrongs. He walked up
rightly in his business as well as in his
private life. In the active management of
this company from the foundation he man
ifested keen intelligence, unfailing interest
and far ability. He worked not only for
the present, but for the future, having an
ardent ambition that the mpan should
in due time stand in the first rank of in
surance corporations. Building upon a solid
foundation, he had the pleasure of seeing
his work develop from day to day into a
success that proved the accuracy of his
Judgment and reflected great credit upon
his executive ability. This company will
miss his presence and his guiding hand, but
the work he has done will remain as a
monument to his name. He had the esteem
OF all persons connected with the COM
pany. In all his relations with his fellow
men he was kindly. affable and t~actfuI,
his unfailing courtesy being often remarked
by those doing business with him.
but he was more than an officer of this
company. He was a man who set an ex-
ample by his conduct and manners: a man
OF public spirit, ever ready to advance the
interests of the community and the State;
a man delightful in social intercourse and
active in his church relations; a true
hearted and refined gentleman. What he
was in his own household and amid the
sacred precincts of family life we can we'll
imagine. To his bereaved family we tender
our earnest sympathy and the hope that
God. whom he trusted and served, will af-
ford them the consultations Of His divine
peace
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Baldwin at work in Clinton County

w have had Mr.. Baldwin. of Mobiles
Vile, with us for two or three days" said
Bayard Gray, Of Frankfort, who was at
the Grand Hotel yesterday. 81 saw him
last night in conference with a very prom
inent Republican. II looks as if he would
split our county" Mr.. Gray referred to
the congressional contest in the Ninth dis
trict. He says hat Capt. D.. +. Allen, OF
Frankfort, is not a candidate for the NOM
ination for secretary of state in the strict
sense of the word. He is rather a recep-
tive candidate. and will make the race If
urged to by his friends. Captain Allen has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
APPROPRIATION IS WANING.
City Health Board Will Have to Ask
for More Money.

The appropriation of $1,000 made at the
last meeting of Council for the use of the
Board of Health in paying the expenses
occasioned by the smallpox epidemic is be-
ing exhausted at the rate of about s215
daily and it is considered certain that the
board will have to ask Council for another
appropriation. DR.. Buehler is not willing
to predict how long 1t will take the epidemic
to run its course. Another case was re-
ported to the board yesterday, that of a
colored man living on Yandes street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07

W. L. McCampbell, whose appointment as
postmaster at Middletown, Henry county.
has been sent to the Senate, was here yes
terday. Mr.. McCampbell is general man
ager of the Muncie. Middletown * Green
field electric line that is TO be built. Said
he yesterday: I'VE met the New York
moneyed men who are to finance the road
at Muncie yesterday. and the line will be
built"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
NOAH DAVIDSON DEAD.
He Lived with His Sister South of
Broad Ripple.

Noah Davidson, ifty-seven years old. died
last night about 7:15 O'Clock. He had been
an invalid for about five years. Mr.. David
son was unmarried and lived with his sis
ter, Mrs. Dickey. south of Broad Ripple.
He leaves two brothers, Dorman, of this
city, and Preston Davidson. of Lexington,
KY: also two sisters, Mrs. Dickey and Mrs.
G. F. Miller. The funeral arrangements
nave not been completed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07

town II the proper place for the establish
ment. Mr.. Watkins was the promoter who
procured a tin-plate factory for the town
OF Greencastle. He recently located a fur
niture factory at Rushville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES.
Low Fare Via
Pennsylvania Lines.

To New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola.
Tickets sold Feb. 3 to 8. Final return limit
Feb. Is. For full particulars call on ticket
agents or address w. w. RICHARDSON,
y. Z. A, Indianapolis.
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Lnngsenkamp Bros, Brass Works..
Founders and fnishers. Brass railing work.
I3s-I42 Z. Georgia ST. Phones III.

The amount OF premiums received by the Amer
lean Central Life Insurance Company, OF In
dianapolis, during its first three years was 1885,
$50. The average amount of premiums received
by all the life insurance companies In the United
We lead the average 1895. l09. We want expert
enced solicitors. and assure them they can make
good commissions. Address or call upon Amer
ican Central Life, Newton Claypool building.
VIII let your horse SILVER when you can buy
a wool blanket at s1.4S? TECHENTIN & FIRE.
BERG. 1876 f. Washington street.
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Pattern Makers Ball.

Members Of the Pattern Makers Associa-
ton gave their fourth annual ball last night
in Tomlinson Hall. A large crowd was
present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07

The indianapolis Fire Insurance Com
pany was one OF the few companies which
made a profit on It's business for the wear
1901. The risks insured BY this sterling
home company are carefully selected. and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07

Magnificent Pullman service TO st. Au-
gustine, Fla. without change, via South
ern Ry. Only one night out. Observation
and dining cars. Finest trains In the
South. Address c. II. Hungerford, Dist.
Pass. Agent, 230 Fourth Ave, Louis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
Arrested In Washington, ID. C.

Thomas Bond. who escaped from the
~xorkhouse here about two years ago by
jumping into a buggy standing In front of
the institution and diving rapidly away.
has been arrested In Washington, ID. G..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-07
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Mardi Gras Festivities.
S22.25 Round Trip to New Orleans.
S2O.S5 Round Trip to Mobile.

Tickets on sale Feb. 3 TO 8. Passengers
have choice of route via Cincinnati. Louis
Vile, Nation or New Orleans. Call at Big
Four Office or address II. NJ. BRONSON,
A O. p A.