Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 December 1896 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1896,

A Holiday Silk Purchase!

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MAN SLAIN BY R WOMAN

3IRS. Git ACFJ DOLW, WIIITK, KILLS HE.MIY JACKSOX, A XKtiltO. A TrnReily on North Hberty Street In "Which the Woman Apparently Acted In Self-Dcfeunc. About 5:C0 o'clock last evening Henry Jackson, colored, was shot and almost Instantly killed by Mrs. Grace Dolan on the doorstep of her home, at 12 North Liberty street. Jackson staggered acro the street after the shots were fired and fell dead without a proan. Captain Dawson and Patrolman Dippel, the latter In citizens' clothes, were parsing alons? Washington street, near Liberty street, at the time, and, bearing the shot, rushed to the scene, and at onco placed Mrs. Dolan under arrest. Liberty street I. a very narrow thoroughfare. It is unllghted at the scene of the murder. Within a few moments a large crowd gathered around the body of the dead man, which lay where he had fallen. Coroner Brayton was soon summoned, and he. in time, telephoned for the colored undertaker, C. M. C. W11M3, but it was 6:15 o'clock before the undertaker's wagon arrived. Meanwhile the crowd pressed forward around the body In an endeavor to witness the ghastly sight of a man lying dead in a pool of his own blood. The dead man's hat had fallen to one side, and his left leg was crossed over the other, which partly rested on the curbing. Officer Tomllnson secured a lantern and stood guard over the body. Great excitement prevailed for the time, and several women who had been attracted to the scene grew hysterical and had to be hurried away by friends. At the police statlm Mrs. Dolan told her story in a straightforward manner, which carried conviction as to its truth with it, and It seems apparent that the shooting was justifiable and done in self-defense. Her story is borne out In every particular by witnesses. Mrs. Dolan is a very comely woman, white, and for the last two years has been living at No. 12 North Liberty street. Her husband, John Dolan, is employed on the market. For sorne time past his health has been bad, and recently he went to Martinsville to recuperate. During his absence Emma Ott, a friend, has been staying with Mrs. Dolan. Just previous to the tragedy Mrs. Dolan had been sewing, and was sitting In the kitchen, where Emma Ott was doing some ironing. Trie front room of the house was not lighted, and the front door was shut, but as the Ironing made the house very warm, the front window had been opened to admit fresh air. Completing her sewing, Mrs. Dolan arose and said: "I believe I'll begin to get our supper, Emm.t," Just then she heard a noise as if somebody was tapping on the sill of the front window. She went to the window and saw in the twilight darkness a colored man standing before the window. He staggered as if very much Intoxicated, and called out: "Here. here, let me In." She looked at him closely, and seeing that he was an entire stranger, demanded that he go away at once. He attempted to climb in at the open window, and she slapped him. That did not deter him, and he still persisted. Seizing a piece of curtain pole, about a foot long, which was near at hand, the woman then dealt Jackson severalblows over the head, and continued raining blows until he retreated. She stepped away from the window, and at once he appeared again. "JJring me that gun, Emma." screamed the frightened woman, and Emma grabbed a thirty-eight-caliber five-chambered revolver from the bureau drawer and handed it to Mrs. Dolan. Pointing the weapon at Jackson Mrs. Dolan cried: "Go away about your business or I'll shoot." Jackson took one look Into the barrel of the gleaming revolver, dropped from the window and departed. JACKSON APPEARED AGAIN. The two frightened women 4hen opened the door and stepped out to speak to Hazel Sering, a friend, who lives next doer, about tho drunken man trying to force his way into the house. While they were standing In front of the door talking Jackson again appeared, and without a word pushed in between tho women. lie carried a brick in his hand. Mrs. Dolan and Emma Ott rushed Into the, house and Mrs. Dolan picked up the revolver which she had laid on a trunk. Jackson stood before the door. "Go away from, here," screamed Mr?. Dolan. Jackson moved back a few steps and straightened himself up, hurled the brick towards the house, at the same time exclaiming "Let me in." The brick struck below the window, making a deep indentation In the weather boarding. As soon as the brick was thrown Jackson rushed towards the door. Said Mrs. Dolan in recounting what followed: "As soon as I saw him coming I fired. I aimed low, In order to shoot him in the leg, as I did not want to kill. him. I fired three- times. At the first shot he Jumped and began stooping down as if to pick up another brick, and I fired again, lie raised up and I fired the third time, and he turned without a word, staggered across the street and fell dead. I only fired because I was defending myself. My husband got the revolver five months ago and gave it to me to keep In the house, because ho is away on business with markets in other towns a great deal of the time, and I am left alone." MRS. DOLAN VERY CALM. She talked very calmly, and did not shed a tear. She was anxious to know how long It would take for her case to be tried In court, as, she said, "I want to get through with this matter as soon as possible. I never saw tho man I killed before, and I killed him in self-defense. I'm suro the court will clear me." Her friend,. Emma Ott, accompanied her to the police station, and was voluntarily locked up with her. She told exactly the same story related by Mrs. Dolan. Hazel Sering, the other woman who was present when the shooting occurred, would not talk. She continually asserted that she knew nothing of the matter, and said she had been instructed by Chief Splan not to say a word about the affair. When questioned she admitted that Jackson was very much intoxicated, and that she thought Mrs. Dolan was Justified In shooting him, but would say nothing more. She was very much excited, and several times rushed through the crowd saying: "Oh. I wish I hadn't seen it." Little could be learned concerning Jackson. For weeks pat he has been boarding with Mrs. Lucinda Powell, a. colored widow, ltvlns at 310 East Court street. Mrs. Powell heard the news and rushed to the scene of the crime. She was very much affected, and kept saying: "Heaven have mercy on his soul." while tears streamed down her cheeks. She said that Jackson was "a nice, kind man, and never give me no trouble, and always stayed in his room at nights." She said he had been employed as a porter at the New York store, and had been , very kind to her. although she had known him only during the three weeks that he had been boarding with her. Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock she talked with him concerning the probability of securing a new boarder. Jackson said he would go and see the person and endeavor to Induce him to take a room. He went away, and that was the last Mr. Powell saw of him. She could not be Induced to look at the dead body lying in the street, but begged Coroner Prayton to give her the key to Jackson's room, which was on the dead man's person. The coroner gave her the kry. and she went home weeping. At the undertaker's establishment Jackson's body whs examined. He was wounded in the left leg below the knee, nnd the third bullet had entered hi9 head Just below the left eye. He was very roughly dressed, and was a man apparently about twenty-seven years oiu. a small sum of money, a red handkerchief and a round looking-glass wero the only articles found on his person. The coroner will probably hold a post-mortem examination this mornlt,S THE HUSBAND'S RETURN. The husband of Mrs. Dolan unexpectedly returned from Martinsville on the evening train last night, and arrived at his home about fifteen mlnute3 after the crowd iiad dispersed. Ho was surprised to find tho door locked, but. thinking his wife had gone on some errand, went to the home of hi mother, who lives at 22 West Fearl sroet. 113 left his valise there, and, after talking a little while, returned again to hb own home, only to find it darkened and

the door still locked. A little boy saw him trying to gain entrance to the house and said: "They ain't nobody home. Mister. The woman what lives there killed a man awhile ago and she's at the police station." For a moment the husband was staggered by the information 'nd stood motionless as the awful thought that his wife was a murderess swept over his mind. Then with all enegy he ran to the police station, where he was admitted to see his wife. Emotion overcame him and he broke down and wept, his wife vainly endeavoring to soothe him. Finally he recovered himself and she related the circumstances of the shooting. He wanted to telegraph to her parents, who live on a farm near Lebanon, but she demurred, saying they would see it In the newspapers fully described, and a telegram would only cause them anxiety. Dolan took the key to the house and left. An hour later he returr d to the police station again vreenlng. rnd told his wife that

he could n'A stay in the house, but would go to hM Mothers over night. Again he broke dov- and wept, and it was some time before he recovered sufllclently to talk to his wife. They talke-d for a short time, and then, taxing her In his arms, he kissed her affectionately and left the station. The wife had not shed a tear. THE POGUE'S RUN GHOST CREATES MICH EXCITEMENT XEAU CA3IP1ICLL. AND HIGHLAND AVE. John Miller nuil Family nnd Others Describe It Two Patrolmen Watch for the Spook. Local ghost stories are going the rounds in the neighborhood of Campbell street and Highland avenue. At the point where these two streets ought to come together Pogue's run wends its way In a southwesterly direction and cuts off the nearer approach of the first-named street. Spanning the run at Highland avenue is a well-constructed bridge, and in the vicinity of the bridge Is where a ghost has lately made Its appearnace. The bridge Is about as lonesome a place as could be found, considering that It is located in a populous section of the city. It Is about two blocks east of the Big Four and Lake Erie tracks, and about as far south of St. Clair street. To the east of the bridge stretches an expanse of vacant ground. This is owned by the Big Four Company. It is ground which came under the ownership of this company through the old Bee-line, which had Its shops and round-house there. Further east Is the arsenal grounds. The Immediate vicinity of the bridge Is not thickly settled, and short cuts across vacant lots and through alleys are as frequently used by pedestrians as the unimproved highways. It Is an ideal spot for a ghost, and, according to the stories told by the natives, a blown-ln-the-bottle one Is making things lively for people who happen to pass that way at night. John Miller and family, consisting of a wife, two small boys and a boarder, live in a tumble-down house on the bank of the run Just west of the bridge. All the members of the family have seen the ghost, and their accounts of their experience are weird enough to set the bones in a superstitious person rattling. Mr. Miller was spokesman for the family when the Journal was given the following (reported verbatim) last night: "I don't know what to think of it." he said. "I have lived in this city goin' on to twenty-two years, and before that I was all over Shelby county more or less, and I ain't never seen anything like it. The first time I seen It was when my woman called me OTit into the yard one morning before day. We both seen something white. It looked like a man, only it was too big. It came across the bridge and right up to the corner of my lot, and then it just appeared to melt In the air. I got a better look at it at another time. I was crossing the bridge. Just about half-after 9, when I seen the thing come toward me. It seemed to raise right up out of the ground, and to get bigger and bigger when it .rune closer. There -ajis a fellow with me. and he hollowed at me. and the thing Just disappeared. It looked then liko It was shaped like a man. FAT AS IT IS HIGH. "Since then tho people who have seen it say it is not so large. It seems to be getting into a bunch, and it is about as fat as it Is high. A couple of young men saw it the other night as they were crossing the bridge. It rose up right before them, and they stood still while It approached them. They say they were not scared, and wanted to learn what sort of a thing it was. They tried to see how it moved, but could not see that it walked, and are sure It made no noise. When the thing got alongside of them one of them struck at it witn a big hickory stick, and he swears the stick went right through it, and the thing went up Into the air." Mr. Miller was asked what he thought tho thing could be, and said: "Well, some says it is the ghost of a colored man who was murderad five or six years ago in the second-house abovo the bridge. I don't see how this can, be, for the ghost is sure white. Others say the ghost ain't no ghost at all, but that somebody is trying to scare the people out of the neighborhood so as to make property low. I don't believe this. If It is some man ho Is an awful good acrobat, and I believe he could make more money in the show business than he could playing ghost." Mr. Miller was asked what time the ghost generally appeared. "Well, it ain't no use to look for it now while the moon is shining. 1 never did see a ghost in moonlight, and I am told that they are' never out then. The light seems to hurt their eyes." There was quite a crowd of people gathered about tho bridge last night waiting for the ghost to appear, but they were disappointed if they were really anxious to see it, for it was not seen. For several nights tho peoplo of the neighborhood have been trying to solve the mystery, but It is said no one has been able to see the ghost for three nights. It is this length of time since the presence of the ghost became generally known about the neighborhood. Before that it was no trick at all to get a sight of it. HERMAN SCHWOER SAW IT. Herman Schwoer, a teamster, has been in the habit of crossing the bridge every night on his way home. Last night he said, in Euskaup's saloon, on Dorman street, to a crowd of peoplo who were discussing the affair, that he had made his last trip over the bridge at night. "I saw the thing." he said, "and I don't want to see it again. I can't say that I believe in ghosts, but I am certain that I saw something that I could not explain and I would rather not see It again. It was a round, white object that seemed to walk or roll without noise and to appear and disappear at will. It seemed to walk right off the bridge." ' A number of boys claim to have seen tho apparition several times along the bank of Pole's run. Its form seems to differ, sometimes being tall and slender and other times being short and thick. Two women, Mrs. Simpson and her daughter, who live on Highland avenue near the bridge, saw the apparition Sunday night and were badly frightened. The affair has caused a great deal of excitement in the neighborhood. For the last three nights Patrolmen Bray and Schrader, who run the district, have been trying to get a glimpse of the ghost. It is their avowed Intention to capture whatever it is, If It U capturable. PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Mr. Frank W. Wood has returned from a short trip to Europe. Mrs. Albert Itabb will not observe her usual reception to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Macy Malott have gone to Old Point Comfort for a few weeks. Miss Stella Riddel, of Brazil. Ind.. will be tho guest of Miss Lois Dyer for a few days. Mrs. A. A. Cady has gene to Logansport to visit her son. Dr. Nelson Cady, and family.Miss Ella Stanhope, of Louisville. Is visiting Mrs. J. B. Clapp. of 531 North Delaware street. Mi-ss Lulu Morris, of Chicago, will como Christmas day to spend a week with Miss Hettie Adams. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Crosley have taken apartments at No. 6.VI North Alabama street for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hlldebrand yesterday left for Phoenix. A. T., where Mr. Hlldebrand has been sent for his health. Miss Lavalette Davidson is very ill at her home, in Kunulo. and her sister. Mrs. Williamson, of Cincinnati, has been called to her. A mandolin, banjo and guitar recital will 1)0 given at the Propylaem Wednesday evening under the direction of Mr. Frank

Z. Maffey. Miss Josephine Robinson, contralto, the Indianapolis Banjo Club and the Philhirmonlc Club will assist. Mrs. Myla Ritzingcr and niece. Miss Julia Fletcher, will arrive in New York to-morrow from Europe and are expected home In a few days. Miss Dietrich, of Chicago, and Miss Mayme Beck, of Chicago, who have been the guests of Miss Percy Walker, will return home to-day. Mrs. J. R. Bloom, formerly of this cltv. now of Wisconsin, will be here next week to visit her sister, Mrs. Charles A, Shotwell, in Irvlngton. Ir- Edd3 of Chicago, and granddaughter. Miss Anna Hasselman. of this city, have arrived in New York from Europe and are expected here to-morrow. Miss Julia Brown has issued invitations or a reception Wednesday, from 3 to 5, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Francis Lockwood Hardcastle. of Chicago.

Mrs. I. L. Hardcastle and children, of Chicago, will come Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, No. 2SG Lincoln avenue. Miss Follansbee. of Chicago, who has been the guest of the Misses Atkins, will go to-day to Mrs. Charles w. Moores's for a short visit before returning to Chicago. Mrs. W. W. Scott will receive her friends Informally Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Scott, No. 561 North Delaware street. Mrs. Scott leaves Saturday night for Chicago for concert engagement. The fourth section of the Ladles' Aid Society of- the Central Christian Church will entertain the ladies of the church and their friends Friday from 2 to 5 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Henry Spann, North Meridian. One of 'the events of the holiday season will be the bachelors' and benedicts' ball, at the Propylaeum, New Year's eve. The preparations for the ball are unique and a number of interesting novelties will be introduced. Miss Louise Teppers. of Detroit, who is attending Wellesley College, will spend part of the holiday vacation in this city with Miss Edna McGilliarel. Miss Peppers is to be a bridesmaid at a wedding to take place holiday week. Miss Cella Graumann. Miss Messing. Miss Bamberger, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Pice, Miss Rose Weill, Mr. Hart Klser. Mr. J. Solomon and Mr. Harry Weill will go to Shelbyville Monday evening for a short visit to Miss Joseph. Mrs. F. W. Flanner entertained Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Scott at dinner Wednesday and gave an informal musicale In her honor In the evening. Mrs. Scott sang a few numbers and delighted her friends with the rich sweetness of her voice. Mrs. Charles W. Tutewiler and daughter, Mrs. Arthur G. Brown, entertained about sixty ladies very handsomely at cards yesterday afternoon at their home, on Park avenue. The hall and parlors were beautified with quantities of holly, which entwined tho staircase and festooned the doorways and chandeliers. Roses and chrysanthemums filled pretty vases on the mantel and cabinet. Mrs. Charles Baggs and Miss Tutewiler assisted In the entertainment of the guests. Prizes were awarded the winners. Tho company was the first of a series which Mrs. Tutewiler will give. The Roberts Park Choral Society has been organized, with the following officers: President, Mr. C. B. Sinex; vice president, Mr. C. E. Weir; secretary. Miss Etta Spurrier; treasurer. Miss Hnrriet Brouse; librarian, Mr. Erntst Dotigherty. and assistant librarian. Mr. Bert Allen. Tho quartet includes Mrs. W. J. Chidester. soprano; Mrs. C. B. Sinex, contralto; Mr. Bert Allen, tenor, and Mr. H. W. Dougherty, bass: Mrs. W. B. Judah, organist; Mr. Emll Wulschner, director. The chorus has fiftyfive voices. Mr. Wulschner is a director of experience and has successfully served in that capacity with a number cf organizations. The Choral Society will give Us first song service Dec. 27, the Sunday night after Christmas.. Mrs. Frank Darlington gave a beautiful pink-roee luncheon sesterday in honor of Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. The center of the handsomely appointed table held a large oval basket, high in the center, low toward the ends and filled with Bridesmaid roses, and there was a cluster of tho same kind of Mowers nt each cover. The name card were exquisite water colors, half-figures of young ladles in reception or ball toilets, painted by Miss Stokes, an artist of Pittsburg. The ices were in rose shape, and en the same plate with' a red rosebud. The guests to meet Mrs. Horris-on were Mrs. C. S. Millard, Mrs. Augustus. Lynch Mason, Mrs. William B. Leeds. Mrs. Joseph A. Milburn, Mrs. C. II. Wales, Mrs. John M. Kitchen. Mrs. W. AJ Woods, Mrs. 'Charles M. Reynold. Mrs. John L. Griffiths and Mrs. A. L. Varney. t The Portfolio Club varied Its programme last evening by presenting a dramatic performance which was in every way creditable and which was enjoyed by an unusually large attendance of members. The farce "A Regular Fix" was presented and the cast selected proved that there Is more genius In this line in the club than was at first supposed. The stage arrangements and all the appointments were In keeping with tho artistic character of everything that is owned or dene in the club. The cast Included Mr. William Forsyth, as Hugh de Brass, Mr. Hector Fuller as Surplus. Mr. Oliver Willard Pierce aa Mr. Charles Surplus, Mr. Adolph Schmuck as Mr. Abel Quick, Mr. Henry Eitel as Mr. Smller. Mrs. W. G. Hunter as Mrs. Surplus, Mrs. Hector Fuller as Emily, Mrs. Henry Eitel as Deborah Carter and Miss Alice N. Woods as Matilda Jane, the maid. Artists, musicians. Journalists and others abandoned their professions for tho time and became devoted to theatricals. The event will mark a red letter date in tho amusement calendar of the club. A delightful afternoon was spent by a number of musical friends with Mrs. D. L. Whlttler yesterday at her home, on North Pennsylvania street. In a few happy remarks Mrs. Whlttler introduced Mrs. A. M. Robertson pnd MnvW. W. Scott, of New York, formerly of this city. Mrs. Robertson read her paper on "Our Sister RepublicMexico." which she read last month before the Woman's Club. Mrs. Scott, who has been in New York for a number of years, sang several songs of widely different variety, and the dramatic power and fine cultivation of her voice were greatly appreciated by her discriminating audience. Among her songs were the aria from "Herodiade." "Could. I." by Tostl. a quaint ballad by Tschaikowsky. given before the reading of the paper, and a song by Bomberg, one by Mrs. Beach, and one by Frank Sawyer, a voung musical genius of New York, who died suddenly a short time ago. Tho song "Imogene" was in manuscript, and was presented by the writer to Mrs. Scott. Mrs. J. R. Lilley accompanied Mrs. Scott on the piano. Both Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Ll!ley received with Mrs. Whlttler, and afterward with Mrs. Robertson met the guests and discussed the ices. Mrs. Whlttler was aslsted by her daughter, Mrs. C. S. Crosley, and Miss Newcomer. A beautlful'receptton was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. John Newman Carey In honor of Miss Follanibee. of Chicago, who has been the guest of the Misses Atkins. Receiving with Mrs. Carey and Miss Follansbee were Mrs. Farnham Lyons, of Saginaw, Mrs. Carey's guest, and Mrs. Jarvis, of Evansvllle. Mrs. William J. Brown's guest, and tho Misses Atkins. The handsome parlors were fragrant with roses, which filled rare vases, and spicy carnations and chrysanthemums in varied colors harmonized with the tones of the furnishings. In the quaint antique dining room, with its drak wood and blue hangings, white carnations were used. On each corner of the table was a basket of the flowers and ferns, and a Delft candelabrum with white candles shed a mellow light over the whole. The rooms were filled with guests from 4 to 6 o'clock, and assisting in entertaining them were Mr3. R. 11. F. Perce, Mrs. H. P. Wfon. Mrs. Parker of La Porte. Mrs. William .T. Brown. Mrs. George R. Sullivan. Mrs. Daniel Stewart, Mrs. William Scott, Mrs. William li. Leeds. Mrs. A. A. Barnes, Mrs. Arthur Deuel Gates. Miss Wasson. Miss Miller. Miss Margaret Carey and the hostess's daughters. Misses Martha. Eleanor, Ruth and Mary Carey, and niece. Miss Charlotte Scott. Among those from out of town were Mrs. Writer Mlllikan of Boston. Miss Gerker and Miss Brown of Philadelphia, BALLENGER BEDFORD. The marriage of Mi? s Bertie Irene Bedford, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Bedford, and Mr. Walter Sylvester Ballenger took place last evening at the home of tho bride's parents. No. (Zi Broadway. The

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ceremony at 7 o'clock was witnessed by the Immediate families only. Rev. T. J. Coultas officiating. At 8 o clock a large reception was given, over !0 Invitations having been issued for the event. The guests were received In the spacious parlor by the bride and groom. Dr. and Mrs. Bedford and Mrs. Eailenger. The bride wore a beautiful gown cf yellow satin, with a waist of brocade, veiled in chiffon, embroidered in violets. Violent chiffon finished the neck and sleeves, and her bouquet was a large cluster of Palma violets. Mrs. Bedford wore a black brocaded silk skirt, with a corsage brocaded in colors and trimmed with iridescent net and Mrs. Ballenger, sr., wore a black brocade. The rooms were beautifully adorned with smllax entwining the chandeliers, and the grilles above the doors and the staircase. In the first parlor Marechal Neil roses predominated, and in the second parlor white roses and chrysanthemums. An orchestra stationed in the hall played during tho reception hours. In the second parlor coffee antj chocolate were served from a table adorned with a green lamp and white roses and ferns. Mrs. Elliott Huddleson, of New Castle, and Miss Cora Bedford presided at the table, and they were assisted in serving by Miss Gertrude Henry, Miss Gertrude May. Miss Josephine Harbison, Miss Isabel Nichols and Miss Mayne Leo. The lemonade was also served in tho same room, and the bowl was adorned with American Beauty roses. Miss Grace McCune and Miss Etha May Hall presided. In the dining room the table was adorned with a large basket of pink roses, and the service harmonized in color and decoration. Mrs. Gerry M. Sanborn and Mrs. Joseph Reagan sat at the table, and Miss Laura Huey, Miss Callie Lee. Miss Emma Wasson and Miss Susan Gay Pursell assisted in passing the ice cups. In the parlors Mrs. O. L. Huey. Mrs. J. S. Miller, Mrs. M. J. Allison and Mrs. Augustus Bruncr were the assistant hostesses. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Huddleson. of New Castle, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wlsehart. of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Ballenger left last evening for a trip South, nnd on their return they will be at home to their friends after Jan. 21 at No. 530 College avenue. DRY GOODS AFIRE.

A Damnsre of $1,000 at nn East Washington-Street Store. At 4:13 o'clock yesterday afternoon some dry goods hanging near a gas jet in the store of Thomas P. Kean, at 816 East Washington street, caught fire and the ilames quickly communicated to other goods and to the woodwork. Before the department arrived the flames had gained considerable headway and, at first. It looked as if the store was doomed. The first floor was burnedenUrely through and It was twenty minutes before the fire could be got under control, so fiercely did the Inflammable dry goods burn. Tho chemicals were not sufficient in subduing tho flro and it was necessary to throw a stream of water from the hose into the store, which caused considerable damage. The fire lasted almost an hour and caused great excitement In the neighborhood. The loss amounted to about $1,U00. Sheriff Shnfclton In Harness. It is now Sheriff Thomas Shufelton. Yesterday morning Albert Womack turned over the papers and keys to his successor In office and for several hours Mr. Shufelton was kept busy, shaking hands and receiving the congratulations of his friends, besides what he did in piloting the callers to a barrel of apples and several boxes of cigars. Dnnlnp's Celebrated Hats. Derby, silk and soft, the best and most fashionable hats made. Seaton's Hat Store. ANOTHER UIXCIXXATI EXCURSION. Via C, II. & D. Hallway. One Dollar Round Trip. Sunday. Dec. 13. Special train leaves Union Station 7:13 a. m. Returning, leaves Cincinnati 7:15 p. m. m The Xevr Toes In Shoes, Both ladies' and gents', at C. FRIEDGEN. 19 North Pennsylvania street Insure with German Fire Insurance of In. dlana. General offices, 29 South Delaware street. Fire, tornado and explosion. Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats. McGilliard Agency Co. Fire Insurance. Insure your home in the Glens Falls. AVliy Xot Come to Hendqunrtem For j'our umbrellas and canes? Competition sends us the business they cannot handle. Gunther, the umbrella man. In Arcade. . For Sale. National Cash Register, No. 79. In use ten months. Cheap. 310 North West street. Fine Xeckuean Relnie A. Miller, 7 fouth Illinois street. Delaware Insurance Company. Insure your property with A. J. METER & CO.. 33 Lombard. Phone 130. Christmas Gifts. Relnie A. Miller, 7 South Illinois street. Xmas Suggestion A handsome t;or.L: -lla or cane from Gunther's, in Arcade. The Tnar.ufacturing umbrella house. Music boxes to play 1.000 tunes. Cheap; at Wulschner's, also Mandolins and guitars. Music Coxes. Carlin & Lennox. SI E. Market Music Boxes the cheapest at Wulschner" s. Only a Word And here the truth we utter "There's no where made a rival to the famous TAGGART BUTTER" Ask your grocer for this cracker and insist upon having" it. . Ladies, Welcome! We invite the ladies to inspect our fine line of CIGARS suitable gifts for the men folks. Box prices $i upward. Full line of Pipes and Smokers' Articles 67 East Washington St., INDIANA TKUST nUILDIXO. O IIRI STMAS See our display of Christmas Books, Calendars, Bibles, Albums, etc. Prices always the lowest. CATHCART, CLELAND & CO., 6 East Washington Street Indianapolis.

WASSON'S Eiderdown Dressing Sacques And Bath Robes For Christmas . . Neat, pretty, and, above all, good. Going fast, as presents off a Christmas tree. Bargainwise women want them. Best to come early the assortments are being- rapidly broken. Eiderdown Dressing" Sacques, faultlessly made, trim and trig in every way. The prices go by short stops to $5. A few pointers: Fleecy Eiderdown Sacques, crocheted edpres: neck ribbons, 9Sc CQ value, while they last OOC Sacques1 of Gottchalk's best eiderdown, pink, light blue. red. gray, and brown. edj?es crocheted in matching and contrasting colors, round collar, ribbon at neck, new shape sleeves OU Dainty Eiderdown Sacques," large sailor collars and crocheted edges, OQ worth $1.33, for Fancy striped and figured Eiderdown Sacques. cut full and large, fancy telt back, deep tailor collar, wide knit edsres. Bilk ribbon at Co C( neck, worth $3.75, now v4jv Eiderdown Bath Robes Pink, light blue, frray and red, wide skirts, big: collars, have sold O QQ for U. while they last, choice.. 70 Fancy striped Eiderdown, with a bl cord and tassel belt, a $7.50 CC HA value, only a few left, choice .... Hvt

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Lowest Prices Ever Known For First-Class Made-to-Order Wear

$20 Suits at. . .$12.00 $25 Suits at... $16.50 $30 Suits at... $19.00

N. B. During- this sale every transaction strictly cash. Dress Suits for evening; wear, $25 and upward.

KAHN TAILORING 0. 22 and 24 East Washington St., Indianapolis.

For Gentlemen who S

Box General Arthur Cigars, Briar Pipe, Tobacco Pouch, Smoking Tobaccos A Full Line of all

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Corner Pennsylvania and Market Sts.

OR A HOLIDAY GIFT

Copenhagen, Doulton, Haviland, Coalport Dishes Can make up sets in any number of pieces you may wish. Dresden Dinner Sets, Haviland Soup Sets, Fish Sets, Meat Sets, Tea Sets, Oat Meal Sets, Salad Sets, Ice Cream Sets, Breakfast Sets choice decorations and shapes, STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING.

CHARLES MAYER .& CO, 29 and 31 West Washington St.

For Xmas Gifts Watches, Rings, Pins, and Novelties in Silverware . . PEE 11 Xortfr PennnylTiinla. Street.

HOLIDAY SALE

From this time on until Christmas we will offer an unprecedented opportunity to purchase useful and appropriate Christmas Gifts, ia fancy and staple pieces of Furniture. Our Stock is Large and Complete. The Patterns ar;e the Latest, The Prices are the Lowest. Selections made now will be delivered when wanted.

WM. L. ELDER, i1Sifirth THE T0CACC0 LSED IN TMS-CIGAR IS THE FE5T WE CAN BUY IN CUBA

The Mercantile is equal to any that are imported. See that the word MERCAN TILE is stamred on each cigar. F. R. RICE MERCANTILE C1UAR CO St. Louis.

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"Xmas Jewelry Watches, Clocks, Rings, Chains, Charms, Cut Glass, Chinaware and Sterling Silver Novelties. FREE I ames Engraved of Charge on all elry Purchased s. Gardner Bros. & Ross Manufacturers and Retailers. 56 North Pennsylvania St TELEPHOE 587, QUICK Christmas comes but once a jcir Christens cow Is drawing near; Honest folks to make good cheer, Should order LIEBER'S TAFEL BEER, Always sparkling ripe and clear. r There's another, be It told Ilellow, fruity, good as gold; 'TIs our OLDEN ENGLISH ALE And 'twill make you strong and bale. IHDIAHAPOLIS BREWING CO. $35 Suits at... $23.50 $40 Suits at. . .$25.00 Overcoats and Trousers at Proportionate Reductions PRESENT Meerschaum Pipe, Cigar Case, Cigar Holders, and Humidors. at

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OUR Do You Intend To Buy a Stovo This Fall? If so, it will pay you to look at tho "JEWELS." They are "right." LILLY & STALNAKEp, 64 East WasL SL