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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
SETTLEMENTS MADE
BY THE STOCKHOLDERS
Reported that Some Paid in. Cash,
While Others Turned Over
Realty or Collateral.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ELKHART, Ind, Dec. 22.-This was the
date for the payment of the first % per
cent installment of the full assessment on
Indiana National Bank stockholders, is
sued by Receiver c. H. Bosworth on Dec.
Is. Although nothing is given out at the
bank, it is understood that a number made
arrangements to settle, some in cash and
some by turning over realty or other col
lateral So far as can be officially learned
the stockholders are ]. l.. Brodrick, 100
shares; Peltire Hill, $50; A. w. Collins. 16O;
Edward Finn, 1907 John H. Brodrick, 70;
w. L. Collins, 60; s. b. Short, 40; L. w.
Short, 30; John r. Daley, 3d. Hattie A.
Weed, of Cleveland, %; o. n. Lumbert, of
New York. %; Prudence Collins. 20; w. II.
Weaver, 10; D. C. Thomas, 10; Athetia
Lumbert, of Detroit, z. A. w. Collins and
Miss Prudence Collins are father and sister
of w. l.. Collins and live in Knoxville, Ia.
1t is understood, however, that o. n.
Lumbert's stock was sold to John w. ILL
Main-street business block; that Thomas
stock was sold to a person whose name Is
not given, and that Hills stock was sold
TO j. l.. Brodrick, who gave his note with
the stock as collateral Finn Is said to
have given 5000 worth of stock in a pros
sessment. W. l.. Collins, cashier Of the
bank, has offered his residence, which,
while worth about Sc, 900 to 81 900, is said to
be mortgaged for $500. A. w. Collins is
said to have written friends that he would
be ready to make his payments in full.
All the others above mentioned except per-
haps the Brodricks and Brown will be able
to pay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS.
George Hamilton, of Earlham,
Will Try to Secure One.

Speclal 10 the indianapolis journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. 22.-George
Hamilton, an Earlham College student,
has announced that he will make an effort
to secure one Of the Rhodes scholarships.
Earlier in the year there were three who
thought of taking the examination, but the
others have given it up. The instructions
thus far sent out show the requirements
in Latin and Greek to be very severe. The
examina tons in the other branches are not
expected TO be so hard, but to pass the
Latin examination one will have to be able
to speak the language. Great emphasis Is
lad on prose composition and the technical
points of both the Latin and Greek gram
mars. Mr.. Hamilton is taking fourth year
Latin and is also teaching one of the pre-
paratory classes. Before the examination
he expects to take some special work in
prose composition under Professor Chase
The Indiana examination will be held some
time in February, probably at Indianapo-
lis.
Prof. Harlow Lindley, who has been
studying in Chicago University the past
term, has returned to Earlham. During
the holiday vacation he will do some work
in the library and will offer three courses
In history during the winter term.
Examinations at the college closed this
afternoon. A large number of the students
finished this morning and left for their
homes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
ELECTRIC LIGHT FIGHT
GETTING into POLITICS
Charge Made by the Mayor that
Light Company Is Trying to
Elect Friends to Council
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. 22.-The latest de-
velopment in the light fight that is now on
here is the charge by Mayor w. w. thinner
man that the Richmond Light. Heat and
Power Company. the private corporation, is
taking an interest in municipal politics and
hopes to get men elected to Council who will
be in favor of selling the city's plant. He
claims various councilmen have told him
they We're approached on this subject. He
says the Light, Heat and Power Company
is not for his denomination because he is
for the city plant. The affairs of the NUM-
cipal plant will be fully considered by the
Council and the light commissioners and
the business men and taxpayers will be in
vited in to take part. 1t is being argued
that the plant is a good investment, even
If used for nothing but to light the streets
and public places, and that the fact that
1t has caused the private company to cut
enpe.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 22-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday:
Indiana-F'air and warmer On Wednesday.
Thursday fair: fresh west winds becoming
variable.
1llinois-Fair on Wednesday; warmer in
north and central portions. Thursday fair;
fresh west winds becoming variable.
Ohio-Fair on Wednesday and Thursday;
fresh south winds becoming variable.
Kentucky-Fair on Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Lower Michigan-Fair on Wednesday, ex-
cept snow in northern portion. Thursday
partly cloudy: fresh 10 brisk west winds.
South Dakota-Fair on Wednesday; warni-
er in east portion. Thursday fair.
Nebraska-Fair on Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Kansas-Fair on Wednesday; possibly rain
at night in southeast portion. Thursday
fair; colder in southeast portion.
Wisconsin-Fair on Wednesday; warmer
In east portion. Thursday fair; fresh west
winds.
Iowa-Fair on Wednesday; warmer in
east portion. Thursday fair; fresh west
winds.
Minnesota-Fair on Wednesday and
Thursday; fresh west winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
OVERTURE FOR UNION
OF THE TWO SCHOOLS
Northwestern Ohio University az
Ada to Join Fort Wayne Col
lege of Medicine.

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Dec. 22-The fac>
ulty of the Fort Wayne College Of Medicine
has received an overture from the trustees
Of the Northwestern Ohio University az
Ada, o.. for union of the two schools. Il
is reported that from go to 800 of the stu-
dents at Ada leave that institution to study
medicine every year and that the union OF
the two institutions would give the uni-
versity a place to send them to and would
give the college a large accession of stu
dents. It is believed that the negotiations
will lead to the combination. In case that
happens the College of Medicine will still
be located here. the two cities being located
on the main line of the Pennsylvania road
and not far apart
The faculty of the medical college has
appointed DIR. c. b. Stemen TO deliver the
yaledictory TO the graduating class at the
commencement. April 90 and the diplomas
will be delivered by Charles McCulloch
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were taken to the county Jail near the
court house by Sheriff Rump and Marshal
Overly. An extra guard was placed in the
Jail for the night.
All the pent up excitement and strain
under which the people Of the city have
been iaboring for two weeks has broken
out No violence Is expected. however as
the people seem willing to let the law
take it's course as long as il has proceeded
thus far. Almost every one in the town
had expected an indictment against James
Gillespie and most of the people thought
the grand jury would also indict others.
The grand jury was in session eleven
days. Prosecutor WILDER and Deputies
Harry and Cassius McMullen in presenting
the Evidence. proceeded carefully but sure
ly. The grand jury was convened on
Thursday the second day after the shoot
ing.
took their Incarceration in jail coolly and
laughed and joked about the probability of
finding a weapon on them as the sheriff
searched them James Gillespie remarked:
This Is the first time / have been in
here. A fellow has TO chase himself here
20 get exercise"
1nyhOh DdiDOuT lduSUco anu Sdlu IL Wdo
o number OF years since he was inside the
Jail.
HAS A BAD TEMPER.
James Gillespie has a bad temper. His
attitude in the court room was defiant, and
when he struck the photographer on the
mouth this afternoon. he put considerable
force on the blow. He also smashed the
plate In the camera.
The situation of DR.. William Gillespie, Of
Cincinnati. who has been the leading figure
here since the tragedy. is peculiarly dis
tressing. His sister was murdered. His
other sister and one of his brothers are
under indictment. He is a cousin of Myron
Barbour and brother-in-law OF Mrs. Car
RE Barbour. the other two under indict-
ment. Meantime his widowed mother, al
most eighty years old, who was already
FRUSTRATED, Is more distressed tonight over
the recent developments than ever and she
may not live many days. With one child
murdered, two others charged with murder
and other relatives implicated, she Is unable
TO be reconciled to existing conditions.
Another family distressed is that of DR..
Thsd A. Reamy. of Cincinnati. DIR. Reamy
Is a noted specialist and leader in medical
societies and colleges. He arrived here to-
day having evidently been advised of the
probable result. Mrs. Myron Barbour and
Mrs. William Gillespie, while nieces of Dr..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
CONTEST OYER PATENTS.
Testimony Taken in Famous Cook
Sterling Electric Suit.
snecial 10 the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind. Dec. 22.-The case of
Frank B. Cook VS.. the Sterling Electric
Company, of this city, was resumed yes
terday before Charles A. Burnett. master
in chancery. witnesses being examined in
surrebuttal. The case is pending in the
United States Circuit Court at Indianapolis
and Mr.. Burnett was selected by Judge
Anderson to hear evidence. Mr.. Cook was
one of the founders and first president of
the Sterling Electric Company. which en-
ploys 40c men in the manufacture OF tele-
phone apparatus. He has brought suit TO
restrain the Sterling company from using
certain patents claimed by him and also
demands about $250.0O0 damages. Evidence
was concluded to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
REUNITED At THE CRAVE.
Brothers and Sisters Met for First
Time in Twenty-Five Years.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Dec. 22.-After over
a quarter of a century of separation. two
brothers and sisters were reunited in this
city to-day. their meeting being one of min
gled JOY and grief. They came to attend
the funeral Of their sister, Mrs. Mary
Kies, who was buried to-day. William
Gugle of northern Michigan, met his broth
err George Gugle, of White county, for the
first time in thirty years to-day. and his
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth STRIKING, OF Roches-
ter. for the first time in thirty-four years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
COMPLETED BIG BOOK.
Financial History of the World by
Ex-senator J. 7. Moore.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN. Ind, Dec. 22.-Ex-Senator
]. J. Moore. of this county. has just COM
pleted a financial history of the world, and
it will go to press shortly. 1t will make a
volume of a thousand pages. Senator
Moore has been at work on 1t for several
years. The author made a good record as
a member of the Legislature, and. IL Is
probable that he will be a candidate next
year for the Democratic nomination for
Senator I'm the district composed of the
counties of johnson, Jackson and Brown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
HALF WAY ROUND WORLD
Mail Carrier James Sexton Has
Travelled that Distance.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Dec. 22-James
Sexton, who carries the mail for Uncle Sam
to and from the depots in this city, has a
record of which he is very proud.
He completed the seventh year in this
service yesterday, and during that time
has kept an account of the distance he has
Travelled, which is 67,40l,4S0 feet, or 12.7S4
miles.
Mr.. Sexton is an ex-soldier, fifty-eight
years of age, and has served under three
Presidents-Cleveland,M Mckinley and Roose-
welt; also three Reconsideration, New
ton and Lewis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
POSTOFFICE ADVANCED.
Windfall Will Become Third Class
Office First of Year.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WINDFALII, Ind, Dec. 22.-Postmaster
w. II. Dean has received notice from the
Postoffice Department that the Windfall
postoffice will be advanced to a third-class
Office on the first day of January, 1904. Since
Mr.. Dean was appointed and took charge
of the postoffice here about two years ago
he has made large improvements in the
way of conveniences about the office and
has been largely instrumental I'm securing
two rural routes out Of Windfall, and by
way of his up-to-date manner of conduct
ing the office he has added so largely to the
increase of the business of the office that
now entities 1t to be carried out of the
fourth-class to presidential Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Man Injured, Horse Killed.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Ind. Dec. 22-The Pennsyi-
vania passenger train due I'm Richmond
about IL o'clock this morning struck John
Booker. leading groceryman at Eaton. o.,
sixteen miles southeast. Booker was dam
gerously injured, the horse was instantly
killed and the delivery wagon I'm which he
was riding was broken to pieces.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Farmhouse Burned.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
ALEXANDRIA, Ind, Dec. 22.-The farm
house of John Wilson. three miles south
west of the city on Rural Route 10, was
burned to the ground with a large part of
the contents ut 10 o'clock last night. Loss
50 $50. with 8. 700 insurance. Wilson has
lost one house and two barns in the last
six years by fire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
The Difference Is I'm the Quality

laborers, was caught by the pole which is
used as a lever and hurled high into the
air. He landed on the loose dirt at the bot
tom of the forty-foot embankment and es-
capped with a broken leg. Two other Ital-
ians, who were assisting him, were also
slightly injured, one receiving cash under
the chin and the other a wrenched ankle.
Battomenis was taken TO St. Vincent's Hos
pital, at Indianapolis, this afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
REPUBLICAN CHAIRMEN.
No Meeting Held on Account of
Illness of Mrs. Thayer.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Dec. 22.-The Repub-
lican county chairmen of the Sixth district
did not meet here to-day. as In
tended, on account of the serious
illness of Mrs. Thayer, making 1t
impossible for Col. E. p. Thayer, chairman
of the Sixth district Republican central
committee. to be present. The main pur-
pose of the meeting was to designate the
place where the district convention is to be
held. 1t is understood that Connersville
has been selected, as the most central point
for the meeting, to be held on Jan. L.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
Through Travel Depends on Ac-
ton of Street-Car Company.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. 22.-The next
step in removing the obstruction here to
through traction travel from Indianapolis
to points east must be taken by the Rich
mond Street and Interurban Railway Com
pany. The City Council has agreed to hold
a special meeting in endeavor to bring
about the elevation of the Chicago, Cincin-
natl & Louisville bridge, but it is condi-
toned on the local traction company fur
nishing a bond that will save the city from
expense or liability. This bond has not yet
been furnished. It is expected that II will
be within few days.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal
BELLEFONTAINE, o.. Dec. 22-John
Watkins. of near Roundhead, claims that
his wife 10 being detained against her will
by brother-in-law in Lancaster, Pa. She
went there TO visit Nov. II and has not yet
returned. although her husband has sent for
her several times. Watkins is threatening
a visit to Lancaster
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Elect County Fair Officers.
indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, Dec. 22-The Jay
County Fair Association met here to-day
and elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: President, ]. G. Crowell; vice
president. George W. Bergman; second vice
president, William Green; treasurer w. NJ
Haynes; secretary, j. F. Graves; superin-
tendent, Irwin Black
The next meet of this association will be
its thirty-third and will be held during the
week beginning Sept. 8.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Greenfork bank Organized.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind. Dec. 23.-The Green
fork National Bank was formally organised
to-day. with the following directors: ID.
w. Harris. NJ. c. Brooks. John BrookA
Ennis kittermau. Milo Gentry. Milton Hoo
Yer, Alonzo Slack. William Browmasfet
and Frank Taylor. The bank will be opened
within the next three or four weekA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
SPECTACULAR ESCAPE.
Gambler Crawls Through a Hole
with the Money.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT. Ind. Dec. 22.>in a raid
on gambling house In this city last night
E. w. Glen. one of the proprietors OF the
resort, made a spectacular escape from the
police by crawling through hole in the
ceiling, taking with him all the money that
was in sight when the police entered. Seven
others were arrested and settled their fines
and costs. amounting in all to sl0S.50. Glen
has not been apprehendsd.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
ACCEPT CARNEGIE,S GIFT.
Union City Council Will Erect a
Public Library Building.

UNION CITY, Ind, Dec. 22-The City
Council last night decided to accept the
offer made by Andrew Carnegie to give &c.,
600 for the purpose OF erecting public
library building in this city. The donation
was secured through the efforts OF Super
intendent L. ~. Hines. of the public schools
formerly OF Indianapolis COMMITTEES was
appointed which will at once begin the work
of carrying out the project.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. Ind, Dec. 22.-The creditors of
Nathan Daugherty, the Hereford cattle
breeder. who recently assigned. leaving
debts of $4,000 unsecured, were much dis
OF Daugherty's fine stock. The herd of
Herefords, numbering more than fifty,
which IL was thought would bring $500 or
more. sold for only $500, or about g per
cent. of the unsecured claims A year ago
the herd was valued at $1,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Will Try Case on It's Merits.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. PIN the Su-
perior Court to-day Judge vinton overruled
the demurrer Of defendants to the alterna-
tive writ of mandate in the case of State
ex rel. j. Kirby Risk, enc of the proprle-
tors of the Lafayette Democrat. VS.. County
Auditor III. II. Cheney, and the case will be
taken to the Supreme Court The case
arises out of the failure of the county au-
ditor to publish commissioners allowances
in a Democratic as well as Republican
paper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Underwent Operation.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINDFALI.. Ind, Dec. 2.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Arnold, wife of George +. Arnold. sec
ton boss on the Panhandle Railroad, Of this
place, underwent serious surgical opera
ton yesterday, in which one of her breasts
was entirely removed In hopes of relieving
her of a cancerous trouble that recently
made its appearance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

o the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Dec. PIN the Wabash
Circuit Court to-day the Wabash River
Traction Company was made defendant in
damage action for 5000 by Miss Ethel
Baker Miss Baker says she was hurled 10
the ground by the sudden starting of an in
terurban car as she was debarking on the
south side.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
INDIANA NOTES.

PORTLAND.-Cartwrigh & Headington,
whose large store at Fowlerton was de-
stroyed by fire early Monday morning, have
not decided whether they will rebuild or
not.
ALExANDRIA.-Thisc city Is to be made
station of the weather bureau TO receive
I'm addition to the regular daily weather
reports and warnings emergency signals.s
ELKHART.-The School Board has aban-
doned the erection OF school buildings 10
cost $4,000 and planned for next year, on
account OF the bank failure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
CLOSING EXERCISES HELD
Speeches Made and Students Ac-
Quilted Themselves Well.
o the IndianapoIIs journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HANOVER, Ind. Dec. 22.-The last pub
lie exercises OF Hanover College were held
last night-the annual exhibition OF the
junior class. The speakers had their sub
jects we'll in hand and acquitted themselves
with honor The speakers were Ben Far
Der, s. r. Leland. w A Stark. Miss Mann.
A. X. Whallon, X. V. Sfe, %. c. Boyer,
ID. e. Hill.
The last examinations were held to-day.
The students are anticipating a fine trip
home for the holidays.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
BRIDGE WORK SUSPENDED
Ice Breaking Loose and Forming
Gorge at Big Four Bridge.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Dec 22.-work on the
200 bridge over the wabash has been
suspended for the winter. The ice above the
city has been breaking loose and has formed
a gorge which Is constantly growing larger
at the Big Four bridge. Ali river craft has
been taken into safe quarters
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
VIII Teach the Natives

Special to the indianapolis Journal
RUSHVILLI1, Ind, Dec. 22.-John A. Ger
agility, son of s.. j. Geraghty, of this city.
left this morning for San Francisco, whence
he will sail for Manila. p. l., in about a
week. He goes to accept a position as
teacher In the public schools of the Philip
pines. which are maintained by the govern
ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Cummins Granted Divorce.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE. Ind, Dec. 22-Judge
Douglas Morris. of the Shelby Circuit Court,
handed down his decision to-day in the
Cummins VS.. Cummins divorce case, which
was tried at the October term of court He
granted the plaintiff a divorce from wife
No. l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
To Nominate City Omcers.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Dec. 22.-The Republican
city committee to-day decided to hold the
city convention to nominate all the city Of
ficers. save councilmen. on Jan. q. The
primaries will be held Jan. 20. There Is but
Mayor williams declining to enter the race
for the place a second time The other
candidates, 1t is thought, will be renomi-
mated. The councilmen will be nominated
April D
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Run Down by Freight Engine.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VEEDERSBURG, Ind, Dec. 22-Rat-
clffe & Briner's poultry wagon was run
down by a Big Four engine at the Main
street crossing this evening. One of the
horses was killed and the wagon demol-
tshed. The driver. John Maggie, escaped
by jumping. The gates protecting the
crossing were open.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Injured UnloadinR Cars.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
GREENSBURG. Ind. Dec. 22.--while I'M
loading one Of the narrow-gauge cars used
on the Big Four cutoff work. near this
CITY, Jea Battomenis. enc OF the Italian