Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 108, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 April 1899 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1899.

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sults. A fair attendance In the afternoon dwindled at right to the size of a congregation at a midweek prayer-meeting. It may be that if Leah Starr who. as Moreen Deellsh. made a pleasing impression with her chic ways and her short skirts, had been rurruyhed with a score of associate, similarly attired, the front rows, at least, would have been tiled. There are many aereeable features in "The Ivy Leaf." chief of which N the work of the remarkable child actress, little Ivy. in the role of little Norlne. Hut it is in dancing and Blnelng of topical songs mat this cute little mite of cleverness 1 at her best. Her rendition of "Don't Get Gay. Mr. Johnson. called for a. heartv encore. whi4e her response. "You would like to hug and ki.s this dainty little miss" took the house by storm. Thomas J. Smith a Murty Kerrigan had a "star" part and handled it well, but he. too, was best received In songs. Messrs. Charles Llovd and William Gtffney mad pronounced hits with their exhibition of eklllful jig and reel dancing, given to iiveiy accompaniments played on a pair of bagpipes by J. W. Hrnran who rltenlavrrf an Intimate acquaintance with the "Irish piano. Miss Lazette Dn RrM--k wa toler ated in the role of Co lice O'Brien, the perseneroine. only because of her beauty. Her enunciation too plainly suggests recent attendance at a school of elocution. The play contains some beautiful scenic effects, notably Kagle'a Crag, lakes of Killarmy and uwmumiii; tower, it h well worth seeing, and should receive liberal encouragement. The disgruntled mtrnns rf thf Part hn will have none of "The Ivy Leaf." will doubtles he out in full force Thursday to welcome Pousse Cafo" on its return engagement. Km pi re Merry Maiden. The "Merry Maidens" began an engage. rnent of three days at the Empire yesterday afternoon, giving a show highly satisfactory to the audience. Perhaps the' best feature in the burlesque is the Hebrew work of Sam Rice, as Count Coughupskl, with Nellie Hanly's songs a good second. James Lowry s -ro Coon Can Come Too Black for Me' iS a Clever At of rrnrlr Tho mmranv aa well as the whole vaudeville profession. James Curran, whose mi!o and soft voice commneu to make a rare piece of Irish imett. "the magnetic spark." who is not at all uau; uonii ana u imen, in an original Irish turn: Nellie Hanly. in illustrated songs; Herworth and Stockholm, singing and danc lng soubrettes, and Hiatt and Pearl, a musical team away beyond the average. The usual daily matinees will be given. Willi Collier and "Mr. Smooth. TRENTON, N. J.f April 17.-Wiilie Collier stepped from farce Into comedy here to-night in the production of his new play, "Mr. Smooth," and convinced a large audience that he was capable of a higher class of acting than he had ever attempted before. He scored well In a pretty bit of sentiment in the second act. "Mr. Smooth" ran hardly fail to delight lover3 of bright, reflned comedy played by an excellent company and elaborately presented, as this Is. Note of tlie Mage. Somehow Charles Frohman's brilliant and polished star, John Drew, is always successful, but the greatest success of hid seven years' stellar career is- said to be "The Liars," which he will adequately present at English's to-morrow night It is called a comedy of society manners, and Is from no less distinguished a pen than that of Henry Arthur Jones, who is responsible for many of Mr. Drew's earlier successes. "The Liars." as its name might imply, 1 a satire, yet It tells at least on highly interesting love story, is beautifully written and Is noted for Its epigrammatic quality. Mr. Drew ran into his fourth month with it at the Empire Theater. New York, and might have remained there much longer If Mr. Frohman's Empire Theater Rtock company had not to return homo for its annual season. iMr. Drew's company la reputed to be one of the strongest ho ever had. Its leading lady Is still Miss Isabel Irving, and other members are: Misses Jennie A. Eustace. Kthel Barrymore, Gertrude Gheen, Marie Derickson. Georgie Mendum, Messrs. Arthur Byron. D. H. Harkins. Milton Lipman. James Lindsay, Iewls Haker. Frank K. Lamb, Darwitv Kudd and Gage Bennett. Tho costumes of tho ladies are said to be stunning.". At English's next Saturday N. C. Good win and Miss" Maxlne Elliott will present for the first time In thia city Clyde Fitch's romantic play, "Nathan Hale," which has packed other theaters the entire season. In tho character of Nathan Hale Mr. Goodwin has greater opportunities for serious dra matic work than he has ever had, and that it is universally accepted as his best achieve ment is another tribute to Mr. Goodwin's extraordinary Versatility. In the story of "Nathan Hale," which is not given with accuracy of historical detail, Mr. Fitch gives Hale a sweetheart in hla voune nimii Alice Adams, in which Miss Elliott has mauo me greatest success or her career, sharing the honors of the nlav with Mr. Goodwin. The Btoxy of the play of Nathan iiaie Degins in me schooihouse In New London, where Nathan Halo is schoolmaster. wjicir? 19 mifjwii love lor Alice Adams. The scene shifts to New York. where a volunteer is asked for to gain inloiinanon or tne enemy s movcn.ents. Nathan Hale offers his services, and later goes uio inc enemy s quarters in Ionr s and. He is suspected as a spy by Guy Fitzroy, a discarded lover of Alice, Adams. A trap Is laid into which Hale falls and he Ls arrested as a spy. The last act, divided into two scenes, shows the dramatic parting of Nathan from Alice Adams, and the execution in Col. Rutger's orchard. Hale repeating the words of the real patriot. "My only regret Is that I have only one life to lose for my country." The sale of seats begirs to-mor row at. J a. m. The National Federation of Music Clubs will hold its first biennial meeting in St. Louis May 3 to 6, Inclusive. Over forty clubs have come Into tho federation since its organization in Chicago a little more than a year ago. The meeting will be in the na ture of a musical festival and the pro gramme promises to be- attractive, as many oi me ciuds win do represented. Miss Ethel Browning in In the city for a day or two with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bull, at their home. lfclO Broadwav. Miss Browning will leave for Peoria on Wednesday to negin work for the Mimmer season in a new stock company at the urana opera uouse in mat city. Next Monday nlght'3 souvenir at the Gand will be a group photograph of the entire stock company, fourteen in all. in eluding Stage Director Bellows. The bill for next week will be "The Iost Paradise." the tirst three' nights, and "The Idler" the last three. PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Mr. AWn S. Lockard has gone to New lork. Mrs. Theodore Krue has returned from a Visit to MX. agner s family. In Lafayette. Mrs. John W. Holtzraan has returned from a visit to New ork and Reading, Pa. Miss Irene BerryhUl has gone to Lafay Cttc to visit her cousin. Miss Maud McCrea Mrs. Mary Brown Russell Day. of Ken tucky. Is visiting Mrs. Fannie W. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Thompson have returned from a short visit to Crawfordsvilie. Miss Ella Vonnegut has returnM to Smith College, after spending her vacation at nome. Mrs. C. G. Root, of Minneapolis. Is visit ing .wrs. cerene drowning, at Mr. J. II. Ohr's. Mrs. Nell Browning Gent has returned irom a visit to Mrs. Charles B. Pfaff, in ntcago. Mrs. O. G. Pfaff will return, thl- wv from a visit to Mrs. Henry Atterbury, In Misses Josephine and Helen Holman have returned from a visit to Philadelphia and vicrmaniown, i a. Mrs. E. A. Ellsworth and daughter Annie, of Lafayette, who have been visiting here. u reiurneu nome. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hughes, formerly of North Capitol avenue, have removed to No. 5iJ North Illinois street. Mr. and Mrs. Day Paulson have .irrivo.i from Texas and will spend the summer with .Mrs. s. j. ratuson and family. t The Willard W. C. T. l will meet at the nome oi .Mrs. I'rank Staley. No. 2K4 North Illinois street, this afternoon, at o'clock. Mrs. Clifton Comly and Miss Loub-o Oarraru nave invited ten ladles to meet Mrs. Benjannlu Harrison this afternoon at -1 Mrs. Nellie G. S.Ott. of U'utliinrfnn T C. who has been visiting friends here has returned to Shclhyvllle, where she has been iur ir.o wiifier. Mr. Thomas H. Spann. Miss Eleanor Ktrby and Mrs. Porterheld will go to Atlanta Mfi wcck to attend the national Sunday school convention. Major and Mrs. Morgans, of Lake Valley. Tex.. ;r Vlrdtine- Mr. nml Mrs A A. Barnes. Mrs. Moreans was formerly Miss r.uuuii .Mouett, or this city. Mr. Grant Odell. of N-w York, baritone In Harry Itowc Shelley choir for years anu en oil iiieud of Mrs. Ida. Gray Scott,

sang at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, where Mrs. Scott ls director, Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Stanton have returned from Newark. N. J., where they attended the marriage of Mr. Almus G. Ruddell. Mr. and Mrs. Ruddell are taking their wedding trip and win return to this city soon. They will be with Mr. and Mrs. Stanton temDOrarlly. A ladles club was organized vesterdav at the German House, with Mrs. Clements onnf gut president and Mrs. Julius Karrmann as vice president. The club will hold meetings once a month and will enjoy the privileges of the German House, giving bowling, card parties and other entertainments. Mrs. J. J. Turner, of St. Louis, will return to this city next week and join Miss Eliza G. Browning's party, consisting of Mrs. F. IM. Churchman and Miss Sara Wilson, for a trip to Atlanta and other South ern points. Miss Browning will attend the rational convention of librarians, to be held in Atlanta. The party will leave Monday and will be absent several weeks. Mr. Edgar If. Evans gave a bachelors' dinner, last evening, at his home, on North Meridian street. The table was ornamented with red and white carnations. The guests for the dinner were Rev. Hugh T. Gary, of Lafayette, who is to assist in the wedding ceremony this evening. Mr. James L. Mitchell. Dr. Frederick Charlton. Mr. Grafton Johnson. Mr. Walter O. Williams, Mr. Louis Reese, Mr. Page Chapman, Mr. George F. Mull and Mr. G. L. Payne. A minstrel performance was given at Lafayette. Friday evening, for the benefit of the Free Kindergarten and Industrial School and among the participants was Mrs. Lssie Messing like, formerly of this city. The Daily Courier says of her: "Mrs. Rice's song, 'Dark Town's Out To-night.' and her cake walk with Mr. Wilken was the hit of the night. She is the most versatile amateur actress Lafayette has ever had and also pofsesses a mezzo-soprano voice of much beauty, having been a member of the Meridian-street ML E. Church choir, of Indianapolis, for a number of years." THOMAS-BROWN. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BLOOM FIELD, Ind., April 17. Mr. Marlon Thomas and Miss Tearl Brown were married last evening at the Christian Church. Elder W. P. Campbell officiating. The groom is a young business man of Newberry. Ind.. and the bride is the youngest daughter of ex-Treasurer Noah Brown. THE SYMPHONY CONCERT. LnrRext Audience- of the Sen ton-Ml Meln, the Contralto. The third and last of the Symphony concerts for this season was given last evening before an audience that filled nearly every seat at English's Opera House, and it was made up largely of appreciative listeners. Miss Gertrude May Stein was the chief stellar attraction. Miss Stein ls not a stranger to an Indianapolis audience and her welcome last evening must have been gratifying. Her first selection was from the romance from "La Julve," by Helevy, a composition which is one of the strong numbers in the artist's reportoire. Miss Stein's voice is round, full and resonant, with a flexibility that makes whatever she sings seem Just suited to her voice. There ls no unevenness and Its range Is almost remarkable, for it is from a high mezzo to a deep alto. Added to this is a breath of comprehension and a finloh that is satisfying. Her encore number wgs a quaint ballad, "The Maid with a Delicate Air." She was heard to advantage In her group of songs with piano accompaniment, played by Mrs. Cecil Smith. In this group was "Up to Her Chamber Window" (a song of a climbing rose), which was written by Arthur Foote and dedicated to Mis-s Stein; the second was "O Let Night Speak of Me," by G. W. Chadwick, which was full of fervor. The last was the favorite. "Song ot Sunshine," by Gorlng-Thomas. Tho very Joyoasncss of spring was uttered with her voice. Miss Stein was thrice recalled ana Anally .ang a "Lullaby." The chief work of the evening was the "Erl-king's Daughter." by N. W. Gade, sung by Mrs. Raschig. Miss Stein. Mr. Dochcz, the Matinee Muslcale and Amphion Club. Excellent work was done by the chorus, quality of tone and the phrasing being particularly well accented. Mrs. Raschig and Miss Stein both had gonl solo numbers, which they sang admirably. Mr. Dochex was suffering with a cold and was somewhat weak on his upper tones, but the fullness and richness of his lower register was more like his usual singing, as the tones ot an organ. Mrs. Raschig was In line voice and sang with sweetness and purity. Her solo waa the cavatlne from the "Queen of Sheba," and she was so heartily applauded that she responded with a second number. The orchestral work was under the direction of Mr. Karl Schneider, and his baton guided it skillfully throughout the programme, both for its numbers and for the accompaniments. There were several novelties In the programme, the tirst number being one. This was an "American Fantasy" tin march form), composed by the pianist Arthur Friedheim, and played for the first time last evening. It was a disappointment. Thepart for the strings is well wrUten, but The part for the brasses Is not always in harmony with the st ings. There are brief phrases of American thrmes, but they are Introduced when unexpected, remain but a short time and are soon lost In other tones. At times the combination of Firings and brass was absolutely discordant. There is no doubt but what Mr. Friedheim. thus far at least. Is a much better pianist than composer. The "American Folk Song," by Carl Busch, of St. Louis, dedicated to Mr. Schne'der, was played by the string orchestra standing. It Is the theme of "Old Folks at Home." ai.et is a harmonious blending of the theme with aeecmpanlment. the violins alternating with the 'cello in carrying the air. The tones are as delicately and gracefully interwoven as a tine lace. The Amphion Club sanp with good volume of sound and expression the "Soldier's Chorus." from tho "Fimg Dutchman." The programme also Included trre "Marche" Hougroise." from "The Damnation of Faust." by Berlioz, and the suite No. 1. "L'Arlesienne." by Bizet, the latter ending In a climax of sound that well lltted the closing of the concert. Miss Stem had expected to remain' In this cltv until to-morrow and accept several social hcspltalitlcs, but an engagement in New York will compel her to leave to-day. The three concerts have been largely attended, but It Is expected that the receipts will barely cover the expenses. If they do that. Mr. Schneider has his orchestra well in hand and what he has accomplished with his unprofessional material has shown his capabilities. The concerts have been enjoyable. The soloists were Mr. W. H. Sherwood, for the first; Mrs. Ora Lane-Folk and Miss Igtlman. for the second, and the three soloists of last night for the third. PROF. GARNER'S LECTURE. He Will Give HI Talk on Monkeys nt the I'ropylneuni. Indianapolis people will be given another opportunity to hear Prof. R. I. Garner's interesting discourse on monkeys, as he vlll lecture again next Wednesday night at the I'ropylatum, taking for his subject, "In the Heart of an African Jungle." Professor Garner's experience as a student of the languages of the great apes has been absolutely unique. He ls the only man that the wcrld has ever known who has taken up his abode all alone in the lonely jungle of the dark continent, for the purpose of making a scientific study of its denizens. The professor first became Interested in monkeys at the Cincinnati Zoological Gardens. So certain wes he that the human-like animal had languages of their own that he resolved to make an experiment. He took a phonographic record of the chatterlngs of one of the apes, and a few days later at the Washington zoo, he stood in front of a cage of apes of the same species, and let the Cincinnati monkey's voice out of the machine. The effect was magical. Every ape in the cage listened in mute astonishment to the message from a fellow-countryman. From that time Professor Garner has given his life to the science of animal language, and he knows more about G. subject than any living man. His coming lecture, which, he says, will be the most interesting one of his series, will bo given under the patronage of Rev. J. A. Mllburn, Dr. W. V. Morgan. Prof. G. W. Hufford. John S. Wright Rev. F. E. Dewhurst. Rev. . A. Carstensen. Mrs. May Wright Sewatl. Mrs. E. F. Hodes. Mrs. Georgo F. Adams, Mrs. F. W. CWslett. Mrs. Eliza G. Wilev and Mrs. Alice Wheeler i'ierce. Professor Garner, with the aid of an interpreter, and by means of his stereoptlcon views, will give a free lecture this morning beforo the pupils of the Deaf and Dumb Institute. Dr. O. M. Runnels' Son Uriul. Clark, the youngest son of Dr. O. 8. Runillness of six weeks' duration. He wo nine j wai a oi Uov.

HELD A SHORT SESSION

BRIEF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND LITTLE DtSlNESS DONE. Mayor Tnpart Sends in a. Communication on Street-Rnilrvay Affairs Ordinance Pnl. There were fourteen councilmen present at the semi-monthly meeting last night, and they all worked hard for adjournment. The soft spring zephyrs out in the night were entirely too great a temptation to be resisted, and there were mutterings of discontent against the "demnitlon grind" of municipal affairs from the time the tirst councilman was seated until the Council chamber was empty again. It is not known exactly who was the originator of the move to adjourn, as everybody seemed to have a hand in it. However, it is said that "Commodore" Higgins claims the honor. Anyway, whoever started It it was a popular movement that could not be downed. It kept reverberating throughout the chamber during the short session like an echo in a cavern. It was the lirst thing brought up at the meeting, and it finally assumed proportions of such magnitude that the president was compelled, in self-defense, to give it a hearing, when it was enthusiastically adopted. The session opened with the reading of a communication from Mayor Taggart, approving the contract between the city and the Indianapolis Street-railway Company, thus putting the llnlshlng touches upon the lecrnt deal. An ordinance was passed appropriating $4.2u0 to be used in Improving the space east of the present market house, at the corner of Market and Alabama streets. This Is the lot that is now being occupied by expressmen with their wagons. The ordinance appropriating $3,10) for pur chasing a strip of ground in the northwest corner of Garfield Park was also passed. This little piece of land projects into the park, and has long been used In the summer time by venders of peanuts, popcorn and other Indispensable luxuries of the season. A third ordinance was passed allowing $3)0 to be expended in repairing the bicycles ot the "mounted police." Councilmen Shafer and Clark were the only members present not entirely overcome with the spring rever. .tvaca or mese gentlemen managed to rouse himself out of the general letnargy which prevailed, and talked a little business. Mr. Clark ajked that $200 be appropriated to the department of finance for the purpose of defraying the expenses of Memorial day, and Mr. Shafet wanted to have people fined $10 whenever they walked upon other people's lawns. He said this ordinance was aimed at the heads ho should have said feet of peddlers who, in going from house to house, Insist upon taking a short cut across the front yards, thus wearing an unsightly path from one house to another. Both ordinances were referred to the committees under whose jurisdiction they came. No further business was accomplished, much to the delight of the whole assembly. and everybody hustled away in the pursuit of more entertaining affairs. FIRE ESCAPES EXAMINED. Ilnlldlnsr Inniieetor anil Fire Chief Find Many of Them Rndly Arranged. Building Inspector Robinson and Fire Chief Barrett spent most of yesterday in making careful examinations of down-town buildings. In many Instances they discovered that tho fire escapes were so badly arranged that exit from the buildings by way of them would be difficult and they will ask the Board of Public Safety to give the matter immediately attention. The hiiilrMrcs eramined vesterdav Included some of the leading hotels, all of which were reported In good condition, with tho exception if tho tT osfanes in nn nr "two cases. Mr. Robinson says that Little's Hotel, the old building on tne soutneasi corner oi wasnington and New Jersey streets. Is In bad order, and the board will be requested to act in regard to it. The Smallpox Situation. The house-to-house investigation in search of smallpox. In the northwestern part of the city, was continued by the Board of Health yesterday. It was reported during the morning that a new case had been discovered, but Dr. Wagner, after a careful examination, reported that the colored man in question was not suffering from smallpox, but another malady instead, which is not contagious, though equally, loathsome. Word was received from the pesthouse that the two latest smallpox patients, Hardaway and Phllput, are both Improving rapidly, although their cases are worse than was at first susiectfd. DOAHD OF NVOHKS ROUTINE. Flnnl Action Tnken. For the construction of a main sewer in and along Hillside avenue, from Nineteenth street to the C, C, C. & St. Lr. R. R. AffHenxment Approved. On account of the opening of Montcalm street, from Stout's Indiana avenue addition to the first alley south of Fremont street. I'nper Ordered. For paving with brick the first alley east of Broadway, from Fifteenth street to Sixteenth street. For the construction of a local sewer In the first alley west of Capitol avenue, from Ray street to Wilklns street. For graveling the first alley north of Spann avenue, from Laurel street to Spruce street. For paving with cement the sidewalks of Central avenue at the State ditch crossing. For the construction of a local sewer In Michigan street, from Pine street to Pogue's Run. Petition Filed. For graveling the first alley south of Mccarty street, from Virginia avenue to Wright street. For graveling the roadway, and paving with cement the sidewalks of St. Paul street, from English avenue to the Big Four Railroad. BAND OF FORTY PIECES. Indianapolis to llte n New Musical Organization. Indianapolis is to have a concert band If the plans of the promoters do not miscarry and from the encouragment which has been given them nothing of this kind I probable. Max Hyman, who has for a long time been Identified with tho musical organizations of the city, started out to get together a band for the purpose of giving free summer concerts and fall, winter and spring concerts at popular prices. His plan when presented to the business men of the city was so quickly approved that In four days a guarantee fund of more than a thousand dollars was subscribed to put the new organization on a working batds. A committee was appointed and a meeting was held last night at the Commercial Club for discussion of matters relative to the new band. At this meeting George Mills, who has been manager of the Indianapolis Military Band for a long time, came In with a liberal proposition, which was approved and accepted by the committee. Under this proposition the quarters and library of the old band will be at the disposal of the new one and the members of the military band as a body will become a part of the new band. New members will be selected and the total number of pieces, when fully organized, will bo forty or more. The opening eoneert will be given in May at Tomlinson Hall. A special feature of the programme will be vocal selections by prominent local singers. The proceeds of this concert will be used to purchase uniforms and other necessaries and If sufficient patronage ls accorded the guarantors will be released. The exact date has not yet been settled upon, but it will probably be during the latter part of the month. The name of the new organization will be the Indianapolis Concert Band. Rudolph K natter will be the musical director. Following Is a list of the guarantors, the first fifteen of whom are members of the hoard of directors: Saks & Co., Petti Dry Goods Company, A. A. Burdsal. N. M. Morris. I Strauss . & Co.. People'. Outfitting Company, J. c. Walk & Co., Louis Dfschler. H. T. Hearsey Cycl Company, W. D. Bvnum, H. C. Bauer. William WIegel. W. B, Barrv. William MannfeM. Max Hyman. D. M. Parry. Z. H. McKaln. John H. Holllday, Charles Meyer, H. P. Watson, Kahn Tailoring Company. Badger Furniture Company, Bliss,. Swain & Co.. Carlln & Lennox, Keter rvnannger, u. 11. uaiawin & co. anajiev. Joseph A. Mllburn,

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SUITS AGAINST O'CONNOR Action for Damages Agnlnflt nim 011 Account of linn FiiiIohIoii. Another suit growing out of the disastrous explosion at Broad Ripple on Sept. 4. 1S07, waa brought yesterday In the Superior Court. Richard Porter Is suing on account of the death of his son, John Porter, who was one of the victims of the accident. Porter is sulnsr Michael O'Connor. It is claimed that O'Connor maintained defective gas pipes In a building owned by him at Broad Ripple. On the day of th explosion yotmfc Porter with others was trying to extinguish a Are In a building adjoining O'Connor property and th explosion to k place while the men were in thin building. Th plaintiff demands damages in th sum f $3,V. Iast Saturday three similar suits werf brought against O'Connor by men who were injured by the Broajl Ripple explosion. Johnnn Wan Swindled. Thomas Rice, colored, was found guilty of larceny In the Criminal Court yesterday. The prosecuting witness was another colored man named Johnson. Rice, It Is claimed, went to Johnson's house one day and told him that he was about to give up his position as watchman for the J. B. Allfree Manufacturing Company. Rice said to Johnson that Mr. Allfree had Instructed him to get a good man to take the place. Johnson said he would like to have It and waa told that he would have to wear st uniform which would cost $7. Rice said the company would furnish this uniform, but Johnson would have to "put up" $7 with the company, which would be retained as long as he kept the place. The money. Rice said, would be returned to him at any time he desired to quit. Johnson had but $1.70 and it is claimed his wife went among the neighbors and borrowed sulficient money to make up the $7. Rice took the money and Instructed Johnson to meet him that evening at a certain place, when they would talk about getting the uniform. Johnson kept the appointment, but Rice did not turn up. He was arrested shortly afterward and the grand Jury Indicted him. The testimony showed that Rlc was never employed by the Allfree Company. Police Court Cusea. Fred Keinzle, Claud Dean, Roscoe Jackson and Otto Zeigler, the youths who were arrested and charged with entering a house to commit a felony and with grand larceny, were all bound over to the grand Jury in Police Court yesterday. For obstructing the street and for disturbing a religious meeting. Edward MoHr, George Philips, Joseph Foxworthy and William Clark were lined $6 and costs. Albert Hooker was lined $? and costs and given sixty days in the workhouse for petit larceny, lie granted a $.) geld piece which had been given tw another boy as a penny In change. Salt on an Insurance Policy. Kate M. Rellly brought milt In the Superior Court yesterday against the Old Wayne Mutual Life Association, on a policy held by her father. Patrick Fltrpatrick, who Is dead. The plaintiff says that although satisfactory proof of death was made the company has failed to pay the amount of the policy. She demands Judgment for J2.WX). Grant Sues Awarded Damapren. In the suit of Grant Susgs, the colored youth, who sued Fred M. Bachman for damages, the Jury yesterday brought In a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding him damages In the Bum of $V-X The Suggs boy was sxalded by escaping team from the defendant's mill. The 6uit was tried In Boom 3, Superior Court. Wants $10,000 -ilmony. In th Superior Court Nellie Ten TTyclce Is tuins Edward Ten Icke for divorce. Tny were married la 2Irch, and Uvea

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21 together until Sept. .", 1W. The plaintiff eays her husband abused her. According to her story he- called her bad names and failed to support her as a wife should be supported. She says Ten Kycke owns property worth $2J,C and she demands damages in the sum of $10,10. In the Probate Court. The will of Mrs?. AVllhclmin i Doerre was probated yesterday. She bequeathed her property to her four children. Elizabeth Fife was yesterday appointed administratrix of the estate of John Coughlen. It is said that Coughlen left the city eighteen years ago and never returned, it Is not known whether he is living or dead. Jennie Paulman qualified as th dmlnistratrlx of the estate of August Paulman by giving a bond of $1,2.k. tiii: coritT hi:coiid. Superior Court. Room 1 J. L. McMaster, Judge. Peter C. Nync-burger vs. John Rlchey. On trial by jury. Sylvester Overton vs. Jennie Overton; plaintiff dismisses. Judgment against plaintiff for cost. II. 11. Palmer vs George W. Stout, ft al; foreclosure mechanics 1km Defendants yenbrg, Frank and Waiter K. Newby. Marvtv Hamilton ami Walter B. Hughes defaulted. Finding In favor of George W. Ftout for Daniel Hick?. $!; West Side Planing Mill Cnmpanv. $2T:i.Ki: Tj. A. McKvoy, $S; Hiram 11. Palmer. $13.:; Henry Love. $17.77; Geirge (I. Ieachman, $J4 ,V; Samuel W. Wales, ?i.S": Alonzo Van Treese. Vl.'J); John J. Johnson. 4; Consolidated Paint and Oil Company, $10.30; John J. Jones & Sons. $lv: William N. Kndlcott. ,.rj): Georgw 11. Thorp SL- Sons, $",;. 40. Several mechanics' Hens ordered foreclosed. George W. Strlckler. et al.. vs. Henry C. Strlckier. et al.; partition: submitted to court. Finding that property is not divisible. Sale ordered. William A. Johnson and William X. Harding appointed commissioners to sell by agreement of parties. Bond tiled at $10,00t. Room 2 James M. Leathers, Judge. William S. Ralya as admr., etc. vs. B. C Atkins & Co.; contract and damages. On trial by Jury. Carrie McGregor vs. Charles R. McGregor; divorce. Dismissed aivl costs paid. William II. Prltchard v. The Derbyshire Falls Stone and Cement Company; appeal from Loekman. J. P. Judgment against defendants for $Vi and m?t prior to appeal. Judgment against plaintiff, for costs of appeal and of this court. lreult Court. Henry Clay Allen, Judge. William G. Sloan vs. William Sloan'sEstate; toibmltted to Jury. Kvldence heard and Jury retire. Isaac t. Frankem vs. Philip M. Hildebrand, et al.: to contest will of Jonathan Frankem. Judgment on verdict that paper presented for probate on Dec. 1 1SS. is not the htst will and testament of Jonathan Frankem and probate refused. By agreement of parties all costs, including attorneys' fee of both tarties-$) to Daniel W. Howe. $20 to Henry N. Spaan and $1.V) to Edwin St. George Rogers to be paid by administrator of estate. Criminal Court. Fremont Alford, Judge. State vs. Edward Johnscn; burglary and grand larceny. Suspended sentence set aside. Judgment on plea of guilty to petit larceny. fined $1. Imprisonment Indiana Reformatory cno to thret years. State vs. Charts' Winkler: fraud larceny. Judgment of guilty: fined II, imprUoitfnent In workhu for seven months. State vs. Thomas Rice; itlt larceny. Finding of guilty. rw Suits Filed. Richard Porter vs. Michael O'Connor; damage. Superior Court. Room ?. Charles W. Coulter vs. Alive Wii.-n. et at; suit on note. Superior Court, Itrom 1. Kate M. Relly vs. Old Wayne Mutual L4fe Association; suit on poMcy. Superior Court, Room 1. Nellie Ten Kycke vs. Edward Ten Eycke; suit for divorce. Superior Court. Room 3. Mr. Heath Appointed. The resignation of I W. Thomas, of M uncle, as pollt'o commissioner, was received yesterday by Governor Mount, and Frtd llcath wad uppolntud, to th vacancy.

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On March 8 last three colored lads. Royal Brown, Frank Rhoden and Edward GrunelU were arr?steil for Etealing shot- from Xoel'i shoe store, DOS West. Washington street. anl In Police Court the day following they vera each fined $G and costs and sent to the work hou&e for thirty days. At the trial the te tlmony of tho boys was to the effect that Bernard Trimpe, a shoe dealer at 20 Indiana, avenue, to whom they had sold the shoes, knew of the fact of their having been stolen before the purchase, and asked them to go back and secure the mates to some of tha shoes which they had failed to get in com Iiete pairs. The police did not at that tima oeem the evidence of sufficient strength to warrant the arrest of Trimpe, but upon a warrant sworn out by Mrs. May Brown, mother of Royal Vrown. he was arrested by Detectives Splann and Wilson and a few days later was liound over to the grand Jury. A few days ago the rrand Jury returned an Indictment against Trimpe for having re celved stolen goods and he was rearrested yesterday. He gave lond In the sum of $1,0") tor his appearance In the Criminal Court. It is said that one of the boys, not being able to securo the odd shoes, went to Noel's shoe store and asked for single ihoe! of certain sizes, explaining that they were wanted for an uncle who had a wooden leg. y

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