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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
JEFFERSONV|LLE GIRL
MARR|ES A CELESTIAL
Formed His Acquaintance by Let
ter and Was Courted by Mail,
Going West to Marry.
HE is SAID TO BE RICH

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Dec. H.-Word
was received here to-day that Miss Emaline
Young, the daughter of a well-known
farmer of this county, several days ago. in
San Francisco, married a wealthy China
man, having become acquainted with him
through the medium of a newspaper sdver-
tisement. Some time ago. it is said, the
young woman answered an advertisement
for a correspondent and soon received a
reply which pleased her very much.
The letters between the two became very
frequent and after a time they became
engaged. Three weeks ago Miss Young left
for San Francisco to join her sweetheart
and when she arrived there surprised to
find that he was Chinaman. She, how
ever, allowed the ceremony to be performed.
Her husband Is said to be a highly edu-
Gated and wealthy gentleman, and is a
naturalized citizen of the United States.
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INDIANA NOTES.

SHELBYvILLE.-The latest report is to
the effect of the right of way for the
Shelbiyville, Hope & Columbus Interurban
line between this city and Hope has been
secured and the prospects for the construc-
ton of the line look very encouraging. A
number OF the wealthy farmers along the
OF taking stock in the company which will
be Incorporated within the next few weeks.
The system will be twenty-seven miles
long and financial estimates being pre-
pared In New York
RICHMOND.-The Wayne County Agri-
cultural and Horticultural Society has
named its committee and prepared a pro-
gramme for the year 1904. Those who are
to address the society are John s. Fitzgib-
bons, Major j. s. Ostrander. Prof. C.. W.
Jordan. Walter s. Ratliff. the Rev s; r
Tine Edgar NJ. Haas and Mrs Mahala
Jay.
FLORA-The Rev Henry Goodacre has
resigned as pastor Of the Christian Church
at this , place to , take seet ,b on n JAN at
business manager OF the Superior Stereop-
ticon Company. which was Incorporated last
pany will manufacture new design lanterns
and slides patented by Mr.. Goodacre.
vINCENNES.-Jefferso Davis. arrested
as a deserter, was taken TO Fort Thomas,
KY. for trial. ' James Donnar, of
tree failing on him. Divorce and
custody Of his six-year-old son were grant
ed to Milton T. Kimberlin, a travelling
salesman, in his suit against Dora Kimber-
lin.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Clara Hensley, Of
this city, Las sued her husband. Charles
Hensley. who lives In Anderson, for a d.
vorce. They were married in 1884 and parted
in 1897. She alleges that a Mrs. Wreck
wrecked her home by attentions to her
husband.
EvANSvIILE.-Porch climbers entered
the home Of Mrs. Pauline Harrison Sum
day night and robbed the house of val
uables worth several hundred dollars
Henry Haydorn, twenty years DID, is held
on suspicion OF having committed the
theft.
CLAY CITY.-Beginning with the first of
the year the Clay City Printing Company
will publish weekly newspaper. devoted
principally TO literature and education The
paper will be known the Hawkeye 1t
will be published in magazine form.
PLAINFIELD.-The public schools at
this place closed Monday morning on ac-
count of an epidemic of scarlet fever. They
will remain closed until after the holidays.
PORTLAND.-The Rev. Arthur A. Brown
has resigned the pastorate Of the Walnut
street Church of Christ of this city.
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FIRE EXT|NGU|SHED IN
MINE NEAR SULLIVAN
Thirty-Six Hours of Hard Fight
ing in Dense Smoke to Conquer
the Raging Element.
DAMAGE IS NOT LARGE

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
SULLIVAN, Ind, Dec. H.-After thirty
six hours of hard lighting. the fire In the
Citizen Coal Company's mine, east OF Sui
Ivan. was extinguished late this afternoon.
The local fire department. which had been
pressed into service. had worked for twen-
ty-four hours on the fire and several times
1t was believed the blaze had been extin-
guished. but IL sprang up again at other
points.
On account of the dense volume OF smoke
which filled the main entries and cross en-
tries. the hose from the fire engine had TO
be taken along the winding course OF the
air chamber, but the men handling the
hose In order to reach the seat OF the
blaze. were forced to stand in the thickest
smoke and frequent reliefs were necessary.
With the exception of burning q large
amount of coal and mine timbers. there
was little damage 10 the mine and work
was resumed within short time after the
fire put out.
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L. e. & w. Cuts Passenger Rates.
E Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Dec. IA wholesale re-
duction in rates between points where the
electric interurban lines through the gas
belt compete with IL was announced to-day
by the Lake Erie x Western Railway and
the cut. amounting To just about one fare
for the round trip. and being considerably
cheaper, when the baggage allowance is
taken into consideration, than the electric
line rate. During the past few months the
railway company's local business has fallen
away To almost nothing. and the present
step has been taken TO regain lost business
No extra trains are 10 be added at present.
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MANSLAUGHTER TRIAL
OF NEGRO POLICEMAN
Grovelle, Bundy, of Richmond, Be-
fore the Wayne Circuit Court for
Killing Charles Moore.

RICHMOND. Ind, Dec. H.-The trial Of
Grovelle Bundy, the negro policeman
charged with the killing of Charles Moore.
opened in the Circuit Court this morning.
Moore was shot while trying to escape ar
rest. having broken away from the officers
and fed down an alley. He was pursued
by Bundy, who discharged his revolver
twice. One of the bullets struck Moore and
did not shoot at Moore, but discharged his
revolver only to brighten him and that the
bullet must have struck something and
glanced. Bundy was indicted for man
slaughter.
The trial is attracting large lobby, COM
posed largely of colored people. Bundy had
been on the Richmond police force for
twelve years.
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PURDUE ALUMNI WILL
DONATE TO THE FUND
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

bpecIhI 70 the IndlanapoIls JournaI.
LAFAYETTE. Ind. Dec. 21.-President
w. E. Stone. of Purdue University, has re-
turned from Cincinnati, where he conferred
with President Ingalls, and other Big Four
railway officials regarding the proposed
donation OF the railway company to the
Purdue memorial gymnasium fund. Pres
ident Stone said that the amount Of the
gift would not be announced just now
but he said IL was very generous sum-
The gymnasium fund Is increasing rapidly,
and the committee having the subscription
In charge Is we'll satisfied. Nearly every
man brings letters from former Purdue
students. pledging from SIS to 500 to the
project Each letter also pledges the ear
nest support or the writer and second
donation In case such is needed. The
alumni association has these subscriptions
in charge. and will turn the money over
Co the general committee when the time
comes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
GLASS MEN TO MEET
IN MUNCIE TODAY
This VIII Be Followed by a Meet
ing in Pittsburg Next Week to
Complete Selling Company.
special 20 the Indianapol,, journal.

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind. Dec. H.-Independent win
dow glass manufacturers will meet here on
Tuesday in the Offices of Leopold Mann
bourg, secretary of the Federation Coop
erative Window Glass Company. for the
purpose OF signing the federation agree
ment
On Dec. %. in Pittsburg. the Federation.
the American and the Independent COM
panies will hold joint meeting, when II Is
proposed to complete the organization OF
the Manufacturers Window Glass Com
pany an alliance OF the three companies
named. for the purpose Of controlling the
window glass market. To gain control the
allied companies must possess 500 pots and
there are now within the fold rather more
than 800 OF that number.
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LEFT HIS SHIP FAST
IN ICE IN THE YUKON
New Albany Engineer Returns
from the Far North-Expects
Vessel to Be Wrecked.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Dec. H.-George
Curry, chief engineer on the steamer Louise
of the Alaska Commercial Company, plying
between Dawson City and ST. Michaels,
in the Yukon river. arrived home to-day.
Thirty days ago he left the Louise frozen in
the river at point seventy-five miles be-
low Dawson City. The boat was making
her last trip to st. Michaels for the sea-
son when the freeze came.
When Curry left her the fee was twenty
seven feet thick and piled high above her
gnnwales. and there is fear that she will
be wrecked when the thaw comes next
spring. Curry followed an Indian trail
from the boat to Dawson and came over
the snow TO White Pass and Dyea, thence
to Seattle and home. He has spent several
summer in Alaska in the employment of
the Alaska Commercial Company and will
return to his boat next March
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY. Ind. Dee. PA COM
pany of Springfield. Mass. capitalists have
invested in the Backford county oil field
and purchased the property of the Ajax
Oil Company. of this city. The property
consists OF several hundred acres of land
and a few light wells. j. j. Johnson. of
Springfield, is Mt the head of the company
and the company will be known as the j. j.
Johnson Oil Company. Mr. Johnson Will be
here Tuesday TO take charge OF the prop
erty. The consideration could not be
learpad
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CASE IS DISMISSED.
Malpractice Charge Dropped
Prosecuting Witness Absent.
he indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. Dec. 2.-The case
OF State vs.. DR.. J. w. Kannell was dis
missed to-day by Judge O'Rourke. The
doctor was indicted for malpractice in a
surgical operation on a woman. whose in
testines were found by the coroner. Dr.
Barnett, to have been cut in several places.
The grand jury failed to indict the first
time. and Dr. Barnett induced it later to re-
turn an Indictment The case was set for
trial several weeks ago, but DR.. Barnett
went to Mississippi, hunting. His friends
say he had never been notified to appear.
When Prosecuting Attorney Emrick to-day
moved to continue the case kannell's coun-
sci objected. the ground that his client
could not be held under duresS I'm this way,
and the court ordered the trial TO proceed.
The prosecuting attorney then said he could
do nothing I'm the absence OF the States
chief witness, and dismissed the case.
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Crusaders Want an Ordinance.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 21.-Leaders in
the anti-cigarette crusade being waged
among school children of Lafayette are pre-
pairing a petition to be presented to the
City Council asking that an ordinance be
adopted prohibiting any boy under eighteen
years old using tobacco I'm any form on the
streets in any public place. The petit
TONERS ask that $40 be placed as the maxi
mum fine for each offense. Such a resolution
was adopted at a mass meeting held In
Trinity Church last night and was de-
clared to be one of the great necessities for
remedying deplorable conditions found to
CITY
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TWO MEN INJURED.
Centrifugal Wringer Bursts in a
Laundry at Greenfield.
the Indianapolis JournaI.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, Ind, Dec. H.-This after
noon at o'clock the extractor or wiring
ing machine operated by the Greenfield
Steam Laundry was run so rapidly that
1T burst and the pieces of the machine
flew all over the room.
The proprietor. Otto Lacy. who was
standing over the machine. was knocked
down. His left leg was seriously bruised,
his nose was broken, large cash cut over
his left eye and he received other injuries.
His fireman. Claude Quigsby was
knocked down and seriously hurt. He was
struck In the groin by flying piece of
metal which hurled him against the brick
wall Of the building, brusing him seriously.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
800 REWARD FOR WOMEN
WHO CANNOT BE CURED,

So uniformly successful has DR.. Pierce'o
Favorite Prescription proven IN all forms
of Female Weakness, Prolapsus, or Falling
of Womb, and Leucorrhea, that, AFTER over
q third of a century's experience IN curing
the worst cases of these distressing and
facilitating ailments, DIR. Pierce now feels
fully warranted in offering to pay $500 -
cash for any case Of these diseases which
he cannot cure.
IT STANDS ALoNE--The sFavorite Pre-.
scription" stands alone, as the one and
only remedy for these distressingly COM
mon forms Of weakness, possessed OF such
positively specific curative properties a. to
warrant it's makers In proposing. and
binding themselves 20 forfeit, a. the pro-
prietors of that wonderful remedy here
by do, to pay the sum of $500 IN legal
money Of the United States in any case Of
the above diseases in which AFTER . fair
and reasonable trial Of our treatment wo
fail to cure. Ne other medicine fog
the cure Of woman's peculiar ailmentn u
backed by such remarkable guarantee :
no other medicine for woman's Ills 10 poe
sessed Of the unparalleled curative prop
critics that would warrant its manufacturers
In making such an ODER no other remedy
has such q record Of cures On which - boso
such . remarkable odex
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
HE FELL UNCONSCIOUS
TO FLOOR OF HIS CAB
Engineer Stricken on Train Run
ming Twenty-Five Miles an
Hour Into Fort Wayne.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.


FORT WAYNE. Ind, Dec H.-Ira z.
Church. aged twenty-eight, an engineman
on the third section of a Wabash freight,
fell unconscious in his cab this morning
while the train was running about twenty
five miles an hour, four miles west OF this
city.
The fireman Immediately ran the train into
a nearby switch and detaching the engine
brought his superior to Fort Wayne He
was still unconscious when he reached the
station and by order of DIR. Weaver he was
sent 10 the company's hospital at Peru. II
Is supposed that he suffered a lesion of the
brain
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aged. but in a few days after taking your won
derfu Swamp-Root began to feel better
out of health and down generally:
had no appetite. was dizzy and suffered with
headache most of the time. I did not know
that my kidneys were the Of my trouble.
but somehow felt they might be, and I began
taking Swamp Root. as above stated. There is
such a pleasant taste to Swamp-Root. and II goes
right to the spot and drives disease out of the
system. IT has cured me, making me stronger
and better in every way. and / cheerfully recon-
mend IL to all sufferers. Gracefully yours,
MRS. A. L. WALKER
As West Linden ST., Atlanta, Ga.
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HUNG JURY RESULTS
IN THE WEEKS CASE
Jurors Could Not Agree as to Guilt
of Defendant After Being Out
Nearly Seventy Hours.
FAIL TO SECURE BOND

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, Dec. 21.-After having
the case of Cora Weeks on trial for the
murder Of her mother. Mrs. Susanna Ire
land. at her home in this city Sept. Z.
the jury came out this morning reporting
inability TO agree. 1t had the case under
consideration since Friday at 1880 p. m.
The jurors refused to divulge anything
concerning their deliberations.
Future action by the State has not yet
been given out. Mrs. Weeks and her hus-
band, Joseph Weeks. whose trial on the
same charge Is to begin at once, are in
Jail here, not having been able to give the
bond of S. 900 each fixed by the court
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Bakers Trial Postponed.
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Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD. Ind. Dec. IA. ]. Baker. OF
Elwood. who shot Fred Kizer the street
here last August. was visibly disappointed
this morning in the Circuit Court when his
trial was postponed until the January term
on account OF the sickness OF Prosecuting
Attorney Vestal who Will represent the
State. Since his unsuccessful effort TO
give bond for his release from jail. Baker
has been anxious TO have a hearing at the
earliest possible time. He is under a grand
jury Indictment for first degree murder,
but believes he will be acquitted.
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MOTION FOR A RETR|AL
HAS NOT BEEN MADE
Terrell's Attorneys Not Ready, and
the Court Suspends Action I'm
til After Holiday Recess.
SENTENCE IS DEFERRED

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLUFFTON, Ind, Dec. H.-Attorneys for
John w. Terrell. who was convicted and
sentence fixed at life Imprisonment for the
murder Of his son-in-law, Melvin Wolfe,
did not have ready to-day a motion for a
new trial, but when Judge Smith convened
court the attorneys stated that such a mo-
tion was being prepared. and he suspended
further action In the case until the motion
is ruled upon
Judge Smith went to his home In Portland,
and probably will return here on Jan. q the
last day of the present term OF court, to
rule on the motion. Sentence on Terrell
will not be passed until that time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
HOLD-UP THAT FAILED.
Aggressive Stranger Promptly
Covered" by Express Agent.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. PA man CIV
ing his name as T. E. Wilson and his home
as "any old place." walked into the Pacific
Express Company's office in Columbia
street this morning shortly after 1 O'Clock
and with an ugly scowl, told Agent WILL
lam Cotton he was looking for him.
Cotton reached over to his desk for a re-
volver and pointing ii in the stranger S
face. told him to get out.
Wilson showed his hand into his hip pock-
ct as IL TO draw weapon and Cotton pre-
pared to fire. But no pistol was produced
by Wilson, who then backed out of the
room. Cotton at once notified the police
and three patrolmen rounded Wilson up on
a corner nearby. Little is known of his
past life. but the police sent photographs
broadcast owe: the country to-day In the
hope of learning his identity.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, Dec. H.-C. NJ. Ratliff,
chairman of the Republican county central
committee. to-day issued his call for the
meeting of the Republicans of Grant coun-
ty for the purpose of electing new commit
teemen for the coming campaign and also
for the election of delegates to the district
convention. which will meet at Peru Jan.
IL. The committeeman chosen on Jan. s
will meet in Marion on Jan. to organize
by the election of a chairman, vice chair
man, secretary and treasurer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
MANY IMPROVEMENTS.
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company to
Spend 100000 in Elwood.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
ELwOOD. Ind. Dec. 21.-Superintendent
g. z. Clark, Of the local plant of the Pitts
burg Plate Glass Company. authorizes the
statement that the company has made
preparations to expend 100000 IN equipping
the E1wood factory with the most modern
machinery and appliances known to the
trade.
ground and is now partially idle on ac-
count OF q shortage In the gas supply. Coal
will be used for fuel under the new regime.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
Teacher. succumb to Cupid.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec. H-Cupid has
been Turing young women teachers from
their places here and the School Board is
confronted with the duty of filling four
vacancies six months before the new crop
OF normal schools graduates. The four
vacancies are caused by the resignation OF
Miss Llllias Hayes. who is already mar
ried; Miss Kate Beebe. who will become
Mrs. w. w. Rockhill this week; Miss Jen-
ME c. Pelkey. who will also be mar
ried this week. and Miss Mae Fitch, daugh-
ter OF MIR. o. Il. Fitch.
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Small Robbery at Franklin.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN. Ind. Dec. H.-The grocery
store OF 1. n. Lagrange was entered by
burglars last night and the safe blown open.
About $50 in cash and several hundred dol
lars worth of notes were secured. The lat
ter were found this morning in a yard in
the north part of the city. near the electric
line. which led many TO think that the bur-
glars had left the city by that route. There
were indications that the swallowing was
the work OF experts. There were two small
robberies i'm the city Saturday night.
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Compromise on n One-Cent Basis.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
AURORA. Ind. Dec. 2.-The 100 men en-
ployed by the Phoenix Construction Com
pany. OF Chicago. who struck last Friday
returned to work at noon to-day. The men
were employed by the company to lay the
pipes for the new water works plant now
in process OF construction in this city. Pre-
vious to the strike they received Is cents
an hour and struck on account of the re-
fusal of the company TO grant an increase
of cents an hour. One cent an hour in
crease was granted owing TO the near COM
pletion of the plant.
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Mortgage Cancelled Before Due.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE. Ind. Dec. PA release of a
mortgage for 100000 issued in favor of the
Metropolitan Trust Savings Bank Com
pany. of Chicago. against the c., 1. & E.
Railroad Company was entered for record
to-day. The mortgage was made in A3ril
last and was not due until Jan. !, 1906. The
c.. /. T.. is the short line connecting
Muncie with the Pennsylvania at Converse.
The payment Of the mortgage so soon gives
credence to the rumor that the Pennsyl-
vania has control of the c., /. & E.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
TWO BARGES SUNK BY
BREAKING OF THE ICE
Otherwise There Is Little Damage
at Madison and the River at
Once Begins to Fall.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MADISON. Ind, Dec. 21.-The ice broke
loose and started in the Ohio here. at $40
O'Clock this afternoon. Two barges, one
loaded with COAL owned by Captain
Thomas, were cut down, but will be saved
Little damage to river craft has occurred
The big mail line wharf is unframed.
The river, which has risen two feet since
Sunday, began to fall again when the
break came. The weather Is fair and
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Special TO the indianapolis Journal
GREENSBURG, Ind, Dec. T.-J. p
Rawlings has leased 5000 acres of land in
this county on which to drill for oil. He
leased the land for an Indiana company. A
local company was organized few days
ago TO develop the territory. Experts who
have been here and investigated say there
is oil in abundance in this vicinity. The
local company will elect officers in a few
days and will at once file letters OF incor-
pOratiOn
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CLAY CITY, Ind. Dec. 2.-The largest
logs ever hauled to Clay City were brought
In from the Reed farm. west of town Six
twelve-foot sycamore logs. cut from one
tree, scaled over 1890 feet OF lumber, and
are worth on the mill yard over $780, The
largest log is seventy inches I'm diameter.
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