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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
DAMAGE SUITS AGAINST
POSTOFF|CE OFFICIALS
Payne, Bristow, Washington
Times, Post and Star Sued for
$4,000 Each by M. w. Louis.


WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Michael w.
Louis, formerly superintendent of the di-
vision of supplies i'm the Postoffice Depart
ment, but who was removed Oct. 21,
1893, as a result OF the postal investigation,
to-day entered suit for $4,000 damages
against Joseph Bristow, fourth assistant
postmaster general. Henry c. Payne, post
master general, and the Washington Post
Newspaper Company.
The basis of the charge for which dam
ages are asked is an extract from the re-
port of Gen. Bristow, dealing with the
award of contracts in the division of which
Louis was at the head for ink ink pads,
etc, at alleged excessive prices. etc. The
defendants charged with having COM
posed, written and published concerning
the plantiff the extract of the report re-
ferred to with the intent, it is alleged. to
injure the plaintiff in his good name. By
reason of the committing of the grievances
complained of, the plaintiff says he has
been brought into public scandal. ridicule
and disgrace. Suits Of like character for
similar amounts were brought against the
postmaster general, Mr.. Bristow and the
Evening Star, and against the postmaster
general, Mr. Bristow and the Washington
Times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
EX-GOVERNOR FOSTER, OF
OHIO, SORELY STRICKEN
Former Secretary of the Treasury
Is Suffering with Cerebral
Paralysis.
AT. J. w. KEIFER'S HOME.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Jan. S-Former Gov
ernor Charles Foster, of Fostoria, was
stricken with cerebral paralysis tonight
at the home of Gen. j. Warren Keifer,
whom he was visiting.
Mr.. Foster came last evening from Fos-
toria TO visit General Keifer over Sunday.
They intended to go to Columbus together
on Monday to be present at the inauguara-
ton of Governor Herrick. After eating a
hearty supper and appearing in perfect
health, Mr.. Foster went to General Keifer' S
library, where Mr.. Foster was suddenly
seized with paralysis and fell forward from
his chair He is unconscious and his re-
covery is doubtful
Charles Foster was born at Tiffin, o.,
on April II, 1928; educated in the public
schools and Norwalk Academy; partner in
his fathers store al eighteen; member Con-
gress, Ninth Ohio district, 1888; Governor
of Ohio. 1904; appointed by President Har-
riSon chairman OF commission to negotiate
Sioux Indian treaty; Republican nominee
for United States senator, 1890; secretary of
the treasury. 1913. He has been long iden-
titled with the business interests of Fos-
toria, which was founded by his father.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
KOREA MAY APPEAL
TO UNITED ,STATES

PARIS, Jan. s.-Min Yueng Tchan. the
Korean minister. said TO the Associated
Press to-day that he would not be sur
prised should Korea appeal to the United
States for good Offices I'm her behalf in case
of invasion of Korean territory by one
the other power. Under the treaty between
the United States and Korea this Ia per-
missible. Moreover, continued the minis
ter. the people Of Korea regard the United
States in a most friendly way, because OF
its fair policy and. further, owing TO the
fact that il was the first country 20 sign
a treaty with the hermit kingdom.
Russia does not want war;" added the
minister, land the japanese government
does not want war. but the japanese peo-
pie l fear will force a conflict. The atti-
tude of Korea has not been disclosed but my
idea is that IL will do all In its power 10
save its territory from invasion and TO pre-
serve strict neutrality. During the war be-
tween China and Japan, Korea was inter-
ested and consequently raised no objection
TO the passage Of japanese troops through
the kingdom. But a different situation faces
the government to-day. Korea is not inter-
ested in the dispute between Japan and
Russia and her people have no desire 10
ally themselves with Japan. which would
anese troops TO operate In or from Korea.
] have made no protest 10 the powers
against the landing Of an American guard
for the legation at Seoul Probably IL war
occurs all the nations viii land men for the
same purpose"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
EXPRESS COMPANY NOT
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
Important Decision at Laporte Re
garding Examination of Con-
signment Before Its Delivery.
REALTY TRADE SPOILED
,oi - the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
I.APORTE, Ind, Jan. S.-Judge Richter,
of the Laporte Circuit Court. made an i'm
portant ruling to-day by holding that
express company cannot be held for dam
ages for allowing consignec TO examine
a package directed TO him. where instruc-
tions prohibiting such an examination have
not been given.
Two years ago John Reighard of this city,
made a deal with w. \. Menderhall. of In
dianapolis, TO trade real estate, each to
furnish warranty deeds and perfect abb
stracts to his land. Reighard to for
ward his papers by express to indianapolis,
the express company being directed TO de-
liver the package TO MendenhaIl receipt
of package from him containing the deed
and abstract to his land. On arrival of the
papers from Reighard. Mendenhall insisted
on examining the papers. which was per-
mitted by the United States Express Com
pany. Mendenhall claims TO have found
that the papers consisted of a quitclalm
deed and an imperfect abstract and so re-
fused to accept them. the express company
returning them TO Reighard.
The latter brought suit against the ex-
press company for $500 for spelling the
deal. The express company demurred to
the complaint, holding that an attempt TO
defraud had been made and that IL was
not responsible for the failure of Reignard
10 complete his deal. Judge Richter sus-
tained the demurrer. held that the plaintiff
had no cause for action and made the rul-
ing. which will go before the State Supreme
Court. as Reighard prayed an appeal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
W|FE'S HAND SHOT OFF;
HUSBAND FATALLY HURT
Desperate but Intellectual Struggle
OF Tippecanoe County Woman
to Prevent Suicide.
TRAGEDY IS UNEXPLAINED
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Jan. S.-Struggling
fiercely to prevent her respondent husband
committing suicide, Mrs. Marshall Cunk-
wiler. wife Of a farmer living one mile east
of Battle Ground, had one hand shot off
and was otherwise seriously injured this
afternoon by the weapon which a few
moments later inflicted a fatal wound in
the chest of her husband.
The shooting occurred at 2 o'clock this
afternoon on the Van Natta farm, rented
by the Cunkwilers. who have always borne
a good reputation IN their neighborhood.
although they have lived a secluded life and
have never taken part in any social affairs
OF the community This afternoon Cunk-
wiler. who had been working in Pine VIII
lage, returned home Unexpectedly and his
wife requested him to go to the shed and
chop some wood. She noticed that he acted
queerly and seemed discouraged, but paid
little attention to his demeanor as he had
always been quiet and somewhat morose.
Suddenly Cunkwiler flew into a rage and
declared he would kill himself Snatching
up gun from a closet, he pointed it at his
head and tried to pull the trigger His
terrified wife fell upon him and tried to
her frenzy she placed her right hand over
the guns muzzle and cried out to shoot
her If he would. but not to take his own
life. With a curse Cunkwiler pulled the
trigger, and the charge blew off his wife's
hand above the wrist. A portion of the
shot entered her breast and neck,
and she fell TO the floor, bleeding
profusely. Cunkwiler then calmly reloaded
the gun and pointed it as he supposed di-
rectly at his heart. The charge tore into
his chest one inch above the heart making
a horrible wound. neighbor who hap
pened to be nearby heard the shots and
found Cunkwiler dying beside his uncon-
scious and bleeding wife Doctors were
called and after an examina tion OF the in
juries OF both said that Mrs Unkwier
would recover, but that the man was NOR
tally hurt. His left lung was torn to shreds
Tonight ii is said that he cannot live
twenty-four hours
juries of both said that Mrs. Cunkwfler
always been Industrious though inclined
TO dependency. His wife is younger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
VIII Make Another Effort to Sc
cure Concessions Before Open
ing Hostilities.
WILD RUMORS CURRENT
But There Is Little Probability of
a Breach of the Peace IN
Next Few Weeks.
PRESS STILL BELLICOSE
Demands Decisive Action at Once
Probably Baseless Report OF
Naval Clash.

TOXIC, Jan. s.-The japanese govern
ment has practically determined to continue
negotiations. 1t is dissatisfied with Russia's
terms but does not feel warranted in issuing
an ultimatum or breaking off negotiations
and will make another effort to secure their
modification before resorting TO force 1t is
anticipated that the discussion will con-
sumo few weeks. during which interim
a breach of the peace is improbable.
The elder statesmen OF Japan did not hold
a conference to-day but probably will con-
fer tomorrow. Meanwhile the widest ru-
mors are current. The press unanimously de-
mands that the government take decisive
action, thereby preventing Russia from
gaining advantages by further dilatory tac-
tics. The people repose confidence in the
governments ability TO rise TO the oppor-
tunity.
The Emperor inspected and reviewed the
Imperial Guards constituting the first divi-
sion of the army. together with some inde-
pendent cavalry regiments and brigades Of
artillery. numbering i'm all some 26.Oo0 men
on the Aoyama field to-day. 1t is expected
that these troops will constitute the third
regiment i'm the event of war being declared.
The occasion was regarded a possible
leave-taking between the Emperor and his
soldiers, the scene being most impressive.
Enormous crowds lined the route from the
palace and surrounded the grounds. Tie
Emperor rode to the Aoyama field in the
state coach. but was on horseback when in
specting and reviewing the troops. His stan
included all the foreign attaches
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
REELECTION OF WOODS
ASSURED, NEAL CLAIMS
VICTORY IN ELEVENTH
Republicans Select Delegates in
Several Districts for Tues
days Conventions.
HARMONY IN SEVENTH
Every Man on the Floor VIII Cast
His Vote for the Present Dis
trict Chairman.
NEAL FEELS CONFIDENT
Says Results of Yesterdays Con-
tests in Grant and Miami AS
sure His Choice.
HARMONY IN SEVENTH
NEAL FEELS CONFIDENT

Meetings were held in many of the con-
gressional districts of Indiana yesterday for
the purpose of electing delegates to the Re
publican district conventions which are to
be held next Tuesday. In most of the dis
tricts only the outlying precincts selected
delegates.
The reelection OF Floyd Woods as Sew
enth district chairman was assured by the
election of the entire regular ticket at the
local primaries.
Elan Neal. from his headquarters in the
office of Major Steele at Marion, last night
claimed as a certainty his election as chair
man of the Eleventh district. Grant coun-
ty gave thirty-fve delegates to Neal, and
eight of the ten selected last night by
Miami county Republicans are Neal men.
The friends of George Cromer claim a vic
tory for him as a result of the election of
delegates in the Eighth district.
The meetings throughout the State were
marked by harmony and enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
EVERY DELEGATE WILL
BE FOR FLOYD WOODS
Claimed that Not a Dissenting
Vote Will Be Cast and He Will
Be Reelected Unanimously.

BY the election of the entire regular ticket
at the Republican primaries held yesterday
afternoon, it is assured that Floyd Woods
will be reelected district chairman. Every
ward in the city was carried by the regu-
lars without the semblance of friction. In
but one ward-the Second-was there any
contest to the regular ticket. Following
is a list of the delegates and the wards
from which they were elected:
First Ward-I. w. Mcconnell, Charles @.
Walter, Louis Eicke, John w. Bandy, Will
lam +. Banks, +. M. Mallett, David Fisher,
s. A. Shannon. Beverly Howard. John Cas-
tor.
Second Ward-Willam T. Brown, N. ].
MCGUIRE. George Batchelor, Lew Cooper,
sam Brnnn Shut Suls RubHna SIbart GSorFs Eabb
V. G.. Clifford, Kent A. Cooper, George Il.
Elliott
Third ward-T. ]. Carter, John Benedict.
A. A. Young. Fred Clark, Ran Butler, F. K.
Denny, Rube Page, DIR. w. II. Wheeler,
Horace Smith, DR.. George Pendleton and
Fourth Ward-Charles A. Bookwalter.
Linton Cox Marion Eaton, William Gibson,
A NJ. Glossbrenner, Foster Shirley, Doc
Francis, Norman Jobes and l. H. Akin.
Fifth Ward-Harry Bryant. Charles Gith-
ems. Don Wells. Horace Heston, Albert Judd
and Martin Kimmel.
Sixth Ward-William e. English Ernest
Trlpp. Russell T. Byers, Gaylord Hawkins,
Henry Jackson. II. C. McGrew, William
Walden. Oliver Ensley, George z. Stuart
Seventh Ward-LarZ A. Whitcomb, Frank
I.ittleton, Cass Connaway, Thos. A Wynne,
William H. Brown. Daniel Linus, George +.
Null, Charles Elliott.
Eighth Ward-Dr. ]. +. Robertson, Owen
Foy, George Snider, Charles Alelee. Fred
Shepard, John Meyer, Charles Without,
Douglass CoulOn.
Tenth Ward-W. H. Evans, Robert E.
Metzger and Charles E. Koerner.
Eleventh Ward-Ed Jordan, John Corydon
and Ed Steinhauer.
Twelfth Ward-Samuel Hogue, Thomas
Martin, w A. Fox and Ed Parker.
Thirteenth Ward-Will Zaiser. Charles
Plummer. Jake Morris and Richard Pedlow.
Fourteenth Ward-Leonard Quill, Frank
McClanahan, John Hubbard, Frank Airing
ton and George Werbler.
Fifteenth Ward-Joe Foppiano Otto HUFF
mann, George Walter and William Hillman.
VOTES ARE LOST.
In the First, Second. Seventh and Twelfth
wards Charles Martindale made a fight.
Many of the supporters of his ticket
lost their votes, as they did not
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, COL. %
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
CHAFFEE IS APPOINTED
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
VIII Become Chief of Staff, Vice
S. B. NJ. Young, Who RetireS
from Active Service.
MANY ARMY PROMOTIONS

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-The President
to-day sent to the Senate the following
nominations of officers to be promoted in
the army:
To be Lieutenant General-Major General
Adna r. Chaffee. vice Young, to be retired
from active service.
To be Major -Brigadier Generals
William a. Kobbe, vice Chaffee. to be ap-
pointed lieutenant general; Joseph p. San
ger. vice KObbe, TO be retired; Alfred b..
Bates, paymaster general, vice Sanger. to
be retired: Wallace F. Randolph. chief of
artillery, vice Bates. to be retired; George
l.. Gillespie. chief of engineers, vice Ran
dOlph. to be retired.
To be Brigadier Generals-Colonels Alfred
MOrdecai, Ordnance Department, vice
Kobbe; Harry l.. Hathaway. Third In
fantry. vice Sanger; Forrest III. Hathaway.
assistant quartermaster general, vice
Mordecai. 10 be retired: Asher c. Taylor.
artillery corps. vice Haskell. to be retired
John G. Butler. Ordnance Department, vice
Hathaway, TO be retired; Frank NJ. Coke,
assistant paymaster general vice Allen. 20
fantry, vice True. to be retired; William
r. Dougherty, Eighth Infantry. vice Coke,
to be retired; William S. McCaskey, Twen-
tieth Infantry, vice Kline TO be retired
Albert L. Mills. superintendent Military
Academy. vice Dougherty, to be retired.
Lieutenant COlonels-Charles J. Allen,
corps of engineers vice Taylor. TO be re-
tired; Theodore e. True deputy quarter
master general, vice Butler. to be retired.
Staff Corps-Colonel Francis s. Dodge as
sistant paymaster general Cpromoted from
lieutenant colonel and deputy paymaster
general. vice Coke. appointed brigadier gen.
eraD. to be paymaster general with the
rank of brigadier general, for the period of
four years vice Bates; Colonel Alexander
Mackenzie, corps of engineers, to be chief
OF engineers, with the rank of brigadier
general. vice Gillespie.
Chief of Artillery-Colonel John Z. Story,
artillery corps, 70 be chief of artillery, with
the rank of brigadier general, vice RAN
dolph.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
EVANSVILLE WOMAN A
THEATER FIRE VICTIM
Estella Muir, Injured in the Iro-
quolS Disaster, Dies of
Injuries.
CORONER STILL PROBING

CHICAGO. Jan. S.--No evidence of i'm
portance which had not previously been
made public was obtained to-day at the
coroner's inquest over the victims of the
lroquois Theater fire of Dec. 3O Engineer
Murray, of the theater, in his testimony
showed that the theater almost desti-
tute of protection against fire, that no pre-
cautions had been taken and that no in
strucuon had even been given to any of
the attaches. There were standpipes, he
said, in the theater, but only one coil of
hose and this not over fifty feet long. other
witnesses of the day told chiefly Of their
own experiences.
Two more names were added to-day to
the list OF victims of the fire when Nellie
Dawson, twenty-seven years old and
Estelle Muir, thirty-one years old. died in
the hospitals. This makes a total of 56S
dead. according TO the coroner. Miss Muir
whose home was in Evansville. Ind. was in
the theater with her two sisters both of
whom perished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
TWO MEN WOUNDED
IN THE ELECTION RIOTS
Most Serious Disturbances in Re
cent Years in Thursdays Munic-
ipal Election at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. s.-AlthOugh
twenty-four hours has passed since the
polls were closed in the city election held
yesterday, the result is still in doubt, legal
contest of several of the offices is practically
assured and later developments show that
the election was signalized by the most ir-
regular and riotous scenes connected with
any local political contest OF recent years
In the Ninth ward the ballot box was
stolen. the ballots burned and two men were
shot, one seriously, in a riot within the room
where the ballots were being counted. Gross
irregularities are alleged in the Fourth and
Fifth wards and many minor shooting and
cutting scrapes are reported from all parts
of the city. Tonight the city is quiet al
though partisan feeling is running high.
c. Simon, who was shot In the riot at the
voting place IN the Ninth ward is at ST.
Joseph's Hospital. His condition is grave
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
JUSTICE DIFFERS IN
NEW YORK IND OMAHA

NEW YORK. Jan. s-Former Congress
man briggs. who was convicted here yes
terday for receiving compensation for aid
Ing IN the procurement of a contract with
the government. in his defense. said al
though ne had been elected a congressman.
h had not taken his seat al the time OF
the alleged improper transaction. Mr..
Drisgs's attorney contended throughout his
client was not congressman until he had
actually taken the oath Of Office hut the
prosecuting attorney maintained that the
defendant was member OF Congress from
March a. when the preceding House of
Representatives adjourned Judge Thomas
left ~ 10 the jury 10 decide whether the
term as congressman had actually begun
az the\time In question and the jury brought
- yNrdict OF guilty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
DOGS TO BE TESTED
IN 4 REAL MAN-HUNT
Sheriff Morris, of Floyd County,
Secures Young Negro as
Object of the Chase.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind. Jan. S.-Sheriff
Morris, Of this city. will hold a genuine
man-hunt next Monday afternoon to test
the efficiency Of two Cuban bloodhounds
which he recently secured from the South
Henry Harris. young colored man, has
volunteered TO act the part OF George Har-
rss OF Uncle Toms Cabin" fame. and
Will be pursued by the brutes. He will
start from the county jail. and three hours
later the dogs Will be released and take up
the trail. At the end OF his circuitous trim
about the city and suburbs Harris will
climb "A tree or seek some other place Of
safety TO escape attack from the animals
number OF the police officers will follow
the hounds on the hunt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
WORK ON THE ARMY POST
CERTAIN TO BE DELAYED
Congress May Not Be Able to
Make Appropriation This
Session.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S-SenatOr Fair
banks and Representative Overstreet have
made arrangements to confer with Secre-
tary Root tomorrow in regard TO the In
dianapolis army post site. 1t will then be
known whether the government will con-
denim Union Cemetery, eliminate 1t from
the site. look elsewhere for a locat tion.
There is little or no danger OF Indianapolis
losing the army post Whatever the out
come OF the present situation. building
operations will undoubtedly be delayed.
The belief is now expressed that the COM
plicatiOns over the site will result I'm a de-
lay on the part of Congress in making APP
propriations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
THREE RAILROAD MEN
KILLED ON THE b. AND O.
Two Others Injured in Collision
Due to Engineers Neglect to
Wait for Orders.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Jan. S.-Baltimore
& Ohio passenger train No. 4, double-head-
er, ran into a loaded steel coal scow. being
shifted at Evitts Creek, one mile below
Cumberland, to-day.
Dead-S. f. Roberts engineer, Baltimore;
Keefauver, fireman, Eagle Mills, Md.
Injured, both internally-G. B. Humphrey
engineer, Baltimore; j. X. Conrad fireman
Cumberland.
No passengers were hurt. They were
transferred at Cumberland and sent east
via Point Cutoff. 1t Is claimed that while
the freight conductor was in the tower
awaiting orders. the engineer began shift
ing on the main track. contrary to orders
when No. was about due.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
HAMMOND RELATIVES
OF VICTIM TO SUE
al TO the indianapolis Journal.

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
HAMMOND, Ind, Jan. S.-The first dam
age suits against the Iroquois Theater Com
pany, of Chicago. from this place. will be
filed in the Cook County Circuit Court to-
morrow by the Stnson Bros, attorneys for
their clients. who are relatives of Paul and
George Winter Hammond boys. who per-
ished in the holocaust The suits are for
$40 0CO each.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
CONDITIONS IRE GRAVE,
SAYS BARON HAYASHI

LONDON. Jan. S-The text cf Russla's re-
ply TO Japan's last note has been recei~ed
at the Japanese legation here. Minister
Hayashi said 10 a representative OF the
Associated Press: After reading the re-
ply all I can say is that hope for a peace
ful settlement is growing less and less.
Conditions are very grave"
The Russian ambassador Count Bencken-
dorff and the japanese minister Baron
Hayashi. visited the Foreign Office this
afternoon and had a haif-hour conference
with Lord Lansdowne. 10 whom the text
OF the Russian re.ly 10 Jaoan was CON-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
ALDERMEN ORDERED TO
SERVE IS POLICEMEN

BLOOMINGTON, H., Jan. S.-Due TO the
inability TO secure a sufficient number OF
citizens TO serve as special officers during
the street-railway strike, Mayor Morrison
to-day served notice upon every member OF
the board of aldermen. numbering fourteen.
that they would be required to serve as
police officer Saturday and Sunday. and
possibly longer. If there is any more dis
order. The sheriff has been forced to call
in his country deputies 20 service owing
10 the impossibility of securing the required
number from local citizens.