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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
FARMERS in DITCH SUIT
JUDGE vINToN SET ASIDE REPORT
OF DRAINAGE COMMISSIONER.
Taxpayers Claim that They Were Not
BENEFITED by the Digging of
bitches.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Dec. S.-Judge VIM
ton, in Superior Court here this afternoon,
set aside the report OF former County
Drainage Commissioner Miller on the Lau-
ramie ditch construction on the ground that
1t was not according to law in not being
properly itemized. The decision was a great
victory for the demonstrating farmers of
Lauramie township and a firm rebuke 60
Mr.. Miller, who resigned his county Office
last spring 10 accept the position OF
sistant secretary of the interior at WASH
ington. The DIRECTORS to Mr.. Milltr's re-
Port, in which he declared the Mitchell
ditch and other drainage canals I'm Laura
mie township to be completed according
to specifications, testified that not one OF
the bitches begun by the drainage commits
sioner had been finished. They asserted
that not single one OF the bitches. for
which they were assessed $100C was of
any benefit to them. The court not only
refused to accept the Miller report, but in
asking for another report which is 10 be
an itemized account of expenses, gave no
tice that he would take the matter entirely
out OF Mr.. Miller's hands. A new drainage
commissioner will be appointed and the ditch
work completed under court management.
Mr.. Mier Is given until the first Monday
in January to file the amended report.
James NJ. Zion, Robert T. Bryant and w.
& Johnson appeared at the hearing this
afternoon TO represent the DIRECTORS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
INITIATED NEW MEMBERS.
knights Of Maccabees Held a Grand
Open Meeting.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WINDFALL. Ind, Dec. Son invitation
of the home tent of the knights of the
Maccabees at Atlanta, the degree team of
Windfall Tent. No. 1S7. consisting of Elmer
Z. Trimble, John Z. Butner, Lewis III. SiIer,
WILDER III. Dean, Aubrey w. Legg, Fred
erick NJ. Fisher. Jacob Cyphers. William
Bergman. Carl G.. Murphy Shelley Fisher.
Oscar L. Terwilliger, John +. Spurlin, Omer
j. Dean, Alfred G.. GLENN and Otis w.
Burkhart, accompanied by Clayton c..
Mount, Thomas E. Dean, Frank III. Bishop,
William II. Tolle, John F. Emry, Charles
+. Johnson. Elmer b. Mosier and Carl b.
Rife, visiting members of the Windfail
tent. went to Atlanta last night and in
itiated a number of candidates into the At
lanta tent, the Windfall degree team doing
the degree work. There was also a large
number of visiting members from the Tip
ton tent After the initiatory ceremonies
were over all present, amounting to about
one hundred, partook of an elegant supper
which had been prepared by the Atlanta
tent, after which an hour was spent very
pleasantly in general social way.
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FIGHT ON WATER WORKS.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal
AURORA, Ind, Dec. S.-Suit will be filed
on Tuesday in the United States Court to-
enjoin the fulfillment OF the contract made
by the city of Aurora for the construction
of a water works plant at the contract
price of $4,000, with the privilege of pur-
chase by the city in twenty-nine years.
Messrs. Joseph G. Small, III. B. Hill, w. w.
Howe, William f. Stark and about fifty
other taxpayers who are fighting the water
works allege that the plant could have
been put in for less money. To Journal
representative this evening one of the
strongest opponents and most prominent
citizen stated that every inch of the ground
would be covered and hard fight would be
made The plant is nearly completed and
thousands of dollars have already been
expended. The water works board, which
made the contracts for the plant, and UNI
der whose supervision il is being put in
is composed of Aurora's wealthiest and
most prominent citizens, who see the ne
cessty of q water works system in Aurora
and are ready to contest any points that
may be raised.
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GROWTHOF THE CHANGERS
ORGANIZATION STRONGLY ADVO-
GATED BY AARON JONES.
Explains How Nation Should Aid In
Building Good Roads Through
out the Country.
ecial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WARSAW, Ind, Dec. SIN his annual
address to the State Grange, Aaron Jones
urged the organization throughout Indiana
to give particular attention to the ques-
ton of good roads. He said the impor-
lance of good country roads was apparent
to everybody. Manufacturers, merchants,
railways and all the business interests Of
our country are interested in good roads.
The government has expended more than
$500, 900 in improving rivers and harbors
and proposes to spend s2OO00o.OOO in build
ing an istkmian canal. all of which receives
the hearty approval of the agricultural
classes This money is expended to IA
cilitate exchanges and reduce cost of trans
portation. 1t costs to carry by careful
computation the products of the country
to railway stations. to canal, river, lake and
ocean docks $500 100000. This vast sum is
more than 1T costs 10 maintain our 100000
miles of railways Careful and conserva-
tive estimates show that good roads would
reduce this cost one-half, or a saving of
$450OO0,O00 annually.
State aid should be rendered to develop
complete and perfect system of country
roads. The national organization, he said,
is still advocating the government construc-
ton of a ship canal large and deep enough
10 HOdt tne biggest ocean steamers con-
Meeting the Mississippi river with the great
lakes. The annual reports submitted showed
the grange to be in fiourishing condition
In every section of the State.
+. p. Wolcott, master of Kentucky State
Grange, delivered an inspiring address and
told of the adverse circumstances he had
to contend with when he took up the work
of revival of grange organizations in his
State. Mr.. Milton Trusler, of Connersville,
In an address at the public meeting to-
night, said that wherever the grange has
81 lnfQlliRQnf a nd
enterprising class of farmers is found and
the organization is instrumental in build
ing up better citizenship and a broader
secret work of the grange Thursday will
be the flag drill of the st. Joe Valley
Grange of South Bend.
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MADE QUICK RECOVERY.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. S.-Seven weeks
ago to-day Edward Whitley, a McCords-
vile carpenter. lost his footing while work.
ing on barn Belonging TO Frank Lyttleton,
of indianapolis, on the farm of the latter.
near Pendieton, and fen a distance OF 10
feet. The man weighed over two hundred
pounds. and one foot was crushed to pulp,
the other leg broken in seven places. He
was thought to be dying. but was placed
On traction car and hurried to Anderson.
At the hospital here his MANNED foot was
amputated and the other leg patched up
by Drs. j. W. and Lee +. Hunt Contrary
TO all expectations. he improved, and to-day
was dismissed from the hospital and went
TO his home. The case IS regarded as one
Of the most remarkable in the annals of the
medical profession In this county.
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tee has been named to confer with commit
tees OF other organizations to decide upon
a date and a method of procedure.
RUSHvILLE.-Rushvil Council, Knights
or Columbus, will be instituted here on
Sunday, Dec. Is. Hon. w. p. Breen, OF Fort
Wayne, district deputy, will have charge OF
the work. A farmers institute, un-
der the auspices OF Purdue University
scnooi OF agriculture. will be held at Ma
nilla Monday and Tuesday. Dec. IL and IS.
JEFFERSONvILLE.- Desmond
and George Burns, the two men arrested
last night by Chief of Police Clegg for
passing counterfeit dollars. were taken to
indianapolis tonight by United States
Marshal Boyd. Further than saying that
they were from Richmond, Va, the men
refused TO talk.
PORTLAND.-while drilling for oil on
the Jacob Bonifas farm, I'm Wabash town.
ship. yesterday a strong f1ow OF shale gas
was suddenly developed Before the drill
ers could take any precautions the gas had
fgnited and the drilling rig was completely
consumed.
Company. OF Cincinnati, o., has leased
from Col. Joseph b. Burkam. for a period
OF sen With the sr Iryf assery OF b pgs
ing, In which II proposes 10 manufacture
parlor furniture frames
GREENSBURG.-Thei local lodge OF Odd
Fellows at their meeting Tuesday night
voted $1,000 to buy paraphernalia for de-
n w
new material Greensburg lodge viii be
prepared to give as fine team work as any
lodge in the State.
RICHMOND.-Prof.J z. Tough. OF this
city. member OF the faculty Of New York
University. has been selected to have charge
OF the university's summer school next
summer. The school includes about 300
teachers and the honor is no small one
ALEXANDRIA--For the first time In the
history OF divorce cases from this city. Ma
rion Hickman. the defendant. will resist
the application OF his wife. Ida F.. who has
cruel TO her and that he fails TO provide
FORT WAYNE.-Trustee Rhoads to-day
sold the Mcclellan Bank building at Au-
burn at public sale 10 Henry Shull for
SOS. Just 50 above appraisemcnt The
best offer at former sale was $500
ELKHART.-Bert Neroney. OF Lixonier.
was frightfuily burned on the face and
hands when he feil into rubbish fire a -
alley back OF an Elkhart saloon-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
SIX BIG SUITS
\ HAVE BEEN STARTED.
Legal Actions Are Based on Number
of Promissory Notes Which Ag-
gregate $2S,OOO.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. Six suits, in
volving total of SIS, were filed here to-
day against the Richmond and Zacetecas
Gold Mining Company, which has its head
quarters in this city, and has several large
stockholders among local business men.
The company was Incorporated under the
laws of West Virginia. and has property
in Mexico. Jesse NJ. Williams. of this city,
is secretary. and Fred Curtis. formerly of
Richmond, but now of Elwood, is president.
The suits are based on promissory notes
given by the company Feb. 5, 1903. The
amounts asked are as follows: K. p. Den
ison, $500; Fred NJ. Curtis, $500; Jesse M.
Williams. $500; Daniel w. Walters, $500;
Campbell, $1,000. Campfield is resident of
Indianapolis. The suits are friendly, and
the company is to be reorganiZed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
JUDY MAKES DENIAL.
Says He Did Not Take Horses and
Mules, and Gives Explanation.

Mules, and Gives Explanation.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. S.-John +. Judy,
the capitalist accused of grand larceny in
taking horses and mules belonging to An
drew Hanger. farmer, went on the stand
in his own behalf to-day and made a sweep
ing denial of the many charges against him.
The announcement that Judy would speak
in his own defense drew a large crowd of
auditors to the Circuit Court chamber. Judy
was on the stand nearly all day Some of
his statements were most interesting. He
declared himself to be worth $250,000 made
in the last fifteen years. He said his mort
gage loan business was but small part OF
his enterprises, cattle selling being the
main one. He said that the Hanger mort
gage was legal and that his lawyer, Hon.
Eli Stansbury advised him to seize the
horses and mules of Hanger to satisfy the
claim. Judy denied that he told his lieuten-
ant, Sam Hunter, that the Hanger papers
wouldn't stand the test in court. He said
he always discouraged the use Of firearms.
To each allegation of Hunter and Clayton,
Judy made a complete denial. Judy's ex-
PLANTATION of his methods of doing business
caused considerable comment The case
probably will last some time yet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Arrived: Kaiser
Wilhelm III. from Bremen; Victoria, from
Naples. Sailed: Aurania. for Algiers: Rhein
for Bremen: Victorian, for Liverpool: Pala-
tia. for Naples.
PLYMOUTH. Dec S.-Arrived: Patricia,
from New York, for Hamburg, and pro-
cecded.
GLASGOW, Dec. S.-Arrived: Furnessia
and Laurentian. from New York.
BREMEN, Dec. S.--Arrived; Grosser Kur-
fuerst from New York
NAPLES. Dec. S.-Arrived: CaIebria
from New York
LONDON, Dec. S.-Arrived: Minnehaha
from New York.
ANTWERP, Dec. S-Arrived; iceland
from New York
LIVERPOOL. Dec. S-Sailed: saxonia,
for Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
TRACTION line OPENED
FIRST OF ITS KIND IN SOUTHERN
INDIANA IN OPERATION.
It's First Cars and People Were
Delighted.
Special to the Ind,anapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. S.-This has
been a great day in the history of southern
Indiana. The Evansville Princeton Trac-
ton Company the first road of its kind In
this part of the State. was opened to the
public. The day was given up to jollifica-
ton on the part of the people of Evansville.
Princeton and the smaller towns along the
line OF road As Princeton people were
road, the citizens OF that city acted as
hosts to-day to hundreds from this city and
other places who visited them. Only those
holding souvenir tickets enjoyed the priyi-
leges of the line These were purchased at
a good price by merchants and manufnc-
turers. The road is twenty-eight miles in
|, length
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
CREDITORS REACH
AN AGREEMENT.
VIII Try u Few Test Cases to Deter
mine the Responsibility of Elk
harris Indiana National Bank.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
ELkHART, Ind, Dec. S.-Receiver Bos-
worth. of the Indiana National Bank, and
his counsel. p. l.. Turner, have agreed, with
certain law firms, TO consent to the hearing
OF some cases growing out of the Indiana
Bank failure in the Circuit Court, rather
than incur the additional expense of liti-
CATION in the Federal Court. This agree
ment is Endorsed by depositors, who appre-
ciate the disposition to make the burden
as light as possible.
One of these cases will be that of John
Lusher, of Nappanee, for an accounting.
Lusher was a merchant here for many
years, and his relations with the bank were
so complicated that. though he claims to
have made full settlement of all claims
when he realized 81 600 on the sale of his
business block some months ago, the re-
ceiver has notified him that the bank s
books indicate debt of $1,000
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WILL MAKE TEST CASE.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind, Dec. S.-One of the
interesting cases that Is to come TO trial
this term of court is that against Dr. James
Charles for the alleged practice of medi-
cine without a license. DR.. Charles deals
in electrical appliances for the cure of vari-
Gus diseases and claims he does not in any
way practice medicine, never giving q pre-
scription. The members of the medical
fraternity are interested in the case, as
they wish TO make a test of the new
law I'm reference to the requirements for
the practice @of medicine. DIR. Charles has
been resident of Richmond many years
and has been engaged nearly all the time
In his present business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
SUNDAY CLOSING FIGHT.

Temperance and Anti-Temperance
Forces in a Big Clash.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. S.-The town of Dale
vile is now engaged in a serious clash be-
tween the temperance and anti temperance
forces of the town. John Brady. who has
conducted notorious place known as
'Brady's Clubroom," is the center of the
fight. Prosecuting Attorney Clarence
Dearth to-day went to Daleville and filed
fifteen aftidavits against Brady for selling
liquor on Sunday. The attack upon the
saloon is being made by Rev. Herman G..
Porter, pastor of the Methodist Church,
and Joseph Pugsley. farmer. Brady has
an application for liquor license now pend
ing and strong blanket remonstrance has
been filed against it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
CUT IN THEIR WAGES.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal
of laborers employed on Big Four Railway
improvements in progress between Law
renceburg Junction and Sunmans, Ind,
have been reduced from s175 to sl.5O per
day. with discount of 10 per cent Yes
terday fifty-five laborers at Camp Camp
bell. near Guilford, struck. They were
followed by sixty-five laborers at Camp
No. OF the Shut Improvement Company
II is reported that the carload of laborers
who arrived from st. Louis last night with
the expectation OF finding employment at
Manchester Station camp at the old scale
of wages refused to work when appraised
OF the cut
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The United States cruiser Boston and the
Panamaian gunboat Chucuito have left
for the gulf OF Darien and Chepo river, the
Chucufto taking detachmens OF troops.
IL Is announced that the entrance TO the
Atrate river. at the head of the gulf OF
Darien, Is being closely guarded, so that
any attempts on the part Of the Colombian
government TO send troops through this
river 10 the isthmus will be Ineffective.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
Serious Charge Preferred Against

Serious Charge Preferred Against
Henry Shoemaker, Of Laporte.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
LAPORTE, Ind, Dec. S.-Henry Shoe
maker was to-day bound over to the grand
jury on the charge of attempted murder.
Joe Chlebowski, who Is the complaining
witness, and who for time. as the result
of Shoemaker's assault, was considered to
be in serious condition, claims the defend
ant attempted 10 beat his brains out with
club. Shoemaker says Chlebowsh and
three other Polanders set upon him and
I'm defense Of his life he used a club with
almost fatal effects on one Of his assail-
ants
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cial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KEMPTON. Ind, Dec. S.-Mrs. VIII
Bouse. of Goldsmith, who has been some
what demented for more than year, be-
came violently insane yesterday and appli-
cation was made TO the sheriff at Upton to
have that official come and place her in pail
for safe keeping until the proper action
could be taken to have her adjudged in
sane and taken to the asylum. Mrs Bouse
has a husband and six children ranging in
age from two TO twelve years and il re-
quires the entire time OF her husband TO
watch over her actions and to take pfoper
care Of his children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
LOADED WITH PILFER.

Watches, RevOlvers and Jewelry
Found on a Man Arrested.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PAOLI, Ind, Dec. S.-A young man giving
his name as John Price was arrested here
yesterday on charge of grand larceny
and on failure to give $500 bond was sent to
jail. He was employed as a waiter at the
Paoli Mineral Springs Hotel when his alb
sence was discovered and a search made
for him. He was making for north
bound train with valise filled with cloth
ing, gold watches. revolvers, jewelry and
other valuables belonging to the guests at
the hotel, all of which was valued at SIPS
He was arrested, and on failure to give the
required bond was sent to Jail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.


Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Dee. S.-The knights Of
Pythias and ID. o. X. X. of Muncie possess
the city to-day. Their annual jubilee
brought several hundred members of the
order to the city. After a dinner at the
Braun House for the national and State
officers present the actual work of the aft
ernoon was begun. Work was given by
the local lodges, Silver Shield and Welcome
lodge. The rest of the afternoon was taken
up by addresses by Daniel Storms, secre-
tary of state; Union B. Hunt and Charles
+. Hernly. of New Castle. At O'Clock this
evening banquet was served in Red Mems
Hall. Judge Joseph G.. LETTER was toast
master for the ID. o. X. X. and Adolph c.
Silverburg for the knights of Pythias Dr.
O. /. Reasoner was master of ceremonies
After the banquet class of forty will be
taken into the ID. O. X. X.
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Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CONVICTION, Ind, Dec. S.-The second
trial of Mrs Elmira Drake on the charge of
poisoning her husband. Robert Drake, by
administering sulphate of zinc and tartar
emetic, begins here tomorrow and, will con-
tinue possibly two weeks. The prosecuting
attorney states that there will be consider
able time taken up in securing the jury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
Indiana hydraulic Company Won.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SHOALS, Ind, Dec. S.-To-day the Indi-
ana Hydraulic Power Company won the
final bout In its suit to condemn land of
William l.. StQy at Hindostan. The excep-
tions to the proceedings filed by Mr.. Stoy
were overruled and Judgment given the In
diana company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
BATTLED AGAINST ODDS.
Operator Robbed by Three Negroes
After Desperate Fight.

PITTSBURG, Dec. S.-Single-handed and
with no chance to summon aid Operator
j. X. Laronot, stationed in the Pittsburg
& Lake Erie Railroad telegraph tower at
-Alliquippa Park. mile distant from any
habitation, battled with three negroes at an
early hour this morning until he was over
come He was beaten into insensibility and
robbed OF about so. His asSailants LETT
him bound In chair.
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DEFENDANTS VERDICT.
Judge Anderson Ruled I'm Favor of
the Railroad Company.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec. S.-Judge An
derson. sitting In Federal Court. to-day
gave judgment for defendant in the case
OF Winekoop vs. the Pennsylvania Railroad
Theplaintifr. a boy eleven years old. had his
foot caught in cattle guard three years
ago and lost a leg. Judge Anderson, be-
fore the argument began. said the evidence
showed no negligence on the engineers part
and that no one gould make him believe
Mike Shea. the engineer. willfully ran down
"a boy aud cut bD leg off.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
PHYSICIANS IN SESSION.
Medical Association Hold
ing Annual Meeting.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. S.-Physicians and
surgeons from all parts of the Kankakee
are in session in Hammond to-day. 1t is
the annual gathering of the Kankakee VAL
ley Medical Association and nearly 100 ply
sicians are attending. Doctors from Mich
igan City, Lafayette. Logansport. Roches-
ter Chicago. Plymouth. Laporte, VAL
paraiso and Hammond are on the pro-
gramme.
The association will adjourn tonight. Dr.
d. j. Loring. of Valparaiso, is president of
the body. The relations of medicine to law
are being generally discussed tonight. The
visitors are being banqueted by the Lake
County Medical Society tonight. 1t is the
largest gathering of professional men ever
held in this CITY,