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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
DEATH OF MRS. ANDREW WALLACE.
Wife of One Of the Best-Known Merchants in
the City-Identified with Charity Work.

Mrs. Andrew Wallace died yesterday
noon. at the family residence. on North
Delaware street. Her husband. who
has. of recent years, been engaged
In mining operations in the West.
was, for years. one of the best
known business men III indianapolis. They
came to this city in comparatively poor
circumstances in 1910. and soon afterward
removed to farm In Hamilton county.
They returned soon, MIR. Wallace
taking charge of paper-mill owned
by Sheets & Yandes. After operating this
until the high water of 1e47 ruined the
viaduct, he managed Underhilps Touring
mills, inaugurating the system of cash ex-
change with farmers Later he became a
grain merchant and then embarked In the
grocery business. being one of the first
Wholesale grocers in the city. He erected
and occupied the building at the south
west corner of Maryland and Delaware
streets. now occupied by Arthur Jordan.
While he prospered in his business Mrs.
Wallace became prominent In tho charity
work of the city, and she and her husband
We're the moving spirits Of the Unlversalist
Church here.
Mrs. Wallace was born in Switzerland
county. Indiana. Dec. IS. 1918. and was
married March 20, 1896 Their union has
been blessed with five children. only two
of whom are living, William p, en-
pioyed In the railway mail service. and
George in business in Chicago. Sanford
died in $780, Horace in lSS6. aud Joseph in
1887. Mrs. Wallace had never quite re-
covered from the death OF Joseph. which
fact. together with her declining years.
made her an easy victim TO the grip, which
che contracted about seven weeks
ogo. She has lived alone with her
son William since her husband went West
In 1877. where he has remained continuous
Iy ever since with the exception of a short
visit home two years ago. lie returned
home again last Friday. having been called
by her illness. The time of the funeral las
not been arranged vet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
MIR. sPRINGER's CONDITION.
A Change Yesterday That Is Regarded as Sc
ious by His Physicians

A Change Yesterday That Is Regarded as Ser
ious by His Physicians
WASHINGTON. March 6.-The condition
of Congressman Springer is worse to-day.
There was a recurrence Of the vIrulent
form of erysIpelas, which had once almost
disappeared. and the left side of his face
was badly swollen and the eye nearly
closed. Periods of delirium are also more
frequent. and there is to-day slight
tendency to stupor-a new phase in his
condition, but one which his physicians
declare not to be particularly alarming.
The attending physicians had q consulta-
tiOn late tonight. At it's conclusion DR..
John Q. Vincent. of Spring CITED, ILL.,, Mr..
Springer's family physician. made the fol-
lowing statement: There is no occasion
for immediate alarm. Mr.. Springer is worse
to-day but that does not necessarily mean
that fatal result must ensue. This change
is not more than might be expected IN the
run of this disease. Ifully appreciated that
when said, yesterday, that while his con-
dition was improved then, he was not out
of danger. Throughout the day the
conditions were favorable. but q change
for the worse took place in the afternoon
slept considerably last night. yet it was q
broken and restless sleep. ThereI is to-day
an Increased development Of erysIpeias on
his face, attended by delirium and coma.
The aggravatOn of the erysi Deias, while.
OF course, a matter of gravity is not neces-
sarily alarming. 1t shows that there is not
sufficient vitality to resist the ravages of
the disease 1t shows low vitality and
lack of physical vigOr. The erysipelas
began on hie left cheek and extended over
the entire face except the forehead. The
nose is very much swollen. Both
eyes are involved and nearly closed.
He has been talking III an aimlcss
way about the affairs of Congress.
He drops off into a coma state. but il is
quite easy TO arouse him again, when he
will talk quite intelligently for awhile:
but after the conversation ceases he will
lapse into that condition again. He is q
very sick man; there is 10 doubt of that,
but it is not Immediately dangerous in my
opinion. Even should the disease ter
inmate fatally he would probably pass
into a conIatose state and remain for hours
in that condition, and probably a day or
two before death ensued. Doctors Curtis
and Verdi are still with me in the case.
DR.. Curtis. in fact. has charge of the pa
tent as he was the first physician called.
We have consultations twice q day, and
are In perfect accord as to the treatment
that is being pursued.P
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
A GREAT SHOOTING-IRON.
Wire Wrapped Gun That Will Throw $50
Pound Shot Twelve TO Fifteen Miles.

BOsToN, March 6.-The new Woodbridge
gun. which is intended to be capable of
throwing q projectile weighing q quarter
of ton q distance of twelve to fifteen
miles. and which is being constructed at
the arsenal at Watertown, will be COM
pleted IN about four months. At present
the gun is little more than a steel tube 27le
feet long, the diameter being 1134 inches.
The interior eventually will be bored to
12lz inches. The speciality of the Wood
bridge gun consists in the wire wrapping
Around the steel tube. which is made of
hard-rolled steel. are placed strips OF steel
like barrel slaves, and around these miles
OF steel wire are wrapped. The steel slaves
are put in to equalize the pressure caused
by the tight wrapping OF the wire. The
wire IS l5lC0 of an inch thick. and is
capable of bearing tension of
100000 pounds TO the square inch.
The wrapping OF the wire upon the tube Is
done by IA special winding machine. so as
TO put tine wire on a great strain. Several
miles have been wrapped already SO thick
1y that the tube. several inches IN thick
ness, Is shrunk or pressed IN, until the
diameter Is reduced by fOur-One hun
dredths of an inch. The object of putting
the wire on so tightly is To develop the
elastic resistance OF the tube. In other
words, the immediate bursting stress
comes upon the wire, because the wire 10
COMPRISING the tn be all the while and not
until the wire has been stretched q little
could any strain come upon the rolled steel
tube itself. This would not happen until
the internal pressure exceeded eighty thou
sand pounds TO the square inch. In the
first trial with the gun it Is likely that or
binary powder will be used. It's expected
TO throw projectile weighing $50 pounds
about twelve miles, and q distance of three
or four miles with great accuracy. If tried
with the new powders. which will produce
less smoke. the projectiIe may be thrown
fifteen miles. In either case the charge of
powder Will be about go down to $50
pounds.
DIR. Woodbridge says that the new
powders receiving careful considera-
ton by the War Department, but sincs the
explosive powder is greater than those
formerly IN use 1t Is not always posi- BILE to
utilize the new kind for existing guns.
The new gun Will no rifled. The prOjectile
will not make complete revolution before
reaching the muZzle, but as the rifling
gains IN curvature rs it goes along the
projectile W hen il leaves the mouth will be
whirling at a speed equal to a complete
revolution on the length of the gun. In
about two months IL will be ready to be
sent the Wateryiiet arsenal. New York,
for finishing touches and then IL will 20 to
Sandy Hook TO be tested. The gun Is of
the type used in forts. but this one Is in
tended for experimental purposes rather
than anything else.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
TRIBUTES TO MIR. REID.

Everybody Has o Good Word to Say for the
Retiring Minister-Farewell banquet.
PARIS, March 6-The farewell banquet to
Mr.. Reid. the retiring United States min
lister, has been fixed for March q. and will
be held in the sale de fete of the Hotel
Continental. Banker Harjes Will preside.
The farewell addresses. engrossed on parch-
ment. will be read by Consul general King.
Among the guests outside of the American
colony will be the members of President
CarnOt's household, General Brugere, prob
ably representing President CarnOt; Min
listers Ribot. Roche and Rouvier. Deputies
Spuller. Meline and Sigfried. Senators Bar
bry and NJ. DeBlOwitz. Mr.. and Mrs.
musical entertainments and dinners
given in their honor. The American
artists residing in Paris. whose associa-
ton Mrs. Reid has generously aided with
large contributions have presented Mrs
many of which being very fine. 1t IS re-
ported that Mr. Reds successor will be
Col. John Hay. and that be will occupy the
house Mr.. Reid is vacating.
Some of tho leaders of the American
colony have recently been asked for an ex-
preston of views ON Mr.. Reid'e ministry.
Pastor Thursby of the American Church,
said: ''Mr. keid's departure will be greatly
felt by all American residents Not contin-
ing himself to diplomatic duties which he
has SO ably performed, he has been socially
popular and has been liked by those who
hold political views differing from his. AS
have never heard in French circles any
adverse criticism of him feel sure that 1t
can be said that he has been fully ap-
preciated by those among whom he has
boon placed by his official position"
Gen. Meredith Read. ex-mlnister to
Greece. said: IL have known him personally
for thirty five ears. No United States minis
ter ever filled his duties more successfully.
He came here three years ago with no dip
lomatio experience. The success of his
mission is sufficient proof of his capablli-
ties and adaptability. He IS universally
liked by people of all shades of political
opinions of every nationality"
Mr.. Harjes. the banker. said: "Since the
time of General Dix. in 1855, when l first
came to Paris. no American minister has
been 60 popular as Mr.. Reid. His treat
ment of all with whom he has come in con-
tact has been uniformly kind. his manner
never betraying brusqueness. The way
his duties have been performed calls for
appreciation from every body"
Banker William SelIgman said: "Mr
Reid is a remarkably able man and worthy
of any position to which he may aspire. /
have nothing to expect from him. SO my
opinion cannot be considered biased. His
knowledge of the French language and
character has enabled him to prove him.
self the perfection of a foreign minister"
Banker John MunrOe said: "Mr. Reid
has been deservedly popular throughout
his mission. He has suffered himself to
fall into the hands of no clique. He has
been very attenti tive to his duties"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
THE Textbook SYSTEM.
Plan OF Numbering Country Houses That
Would Aid Free Delivery Of Mails.


Would Aid Free Delivery Of Mails.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The ten-block
system of locating and numbering country
houses. so successfully introduced In Con-
ira Costa county, California. has recently
engaged the attention of the Postmaster
general, who wants to see if it is not of
Importance in connection with the extern
sion of the free delivery into the country.
The practical working of the Contra Costa
plan Is especially gratifying to all friends
of rural free delivery, because it removes
the only obstacle to rapid and accurate
service in the country. 1t is Textbook
system, with the same usefulness and even
greater accuracy than that of the city
system, because it gives not only the loca-
tion. but the exact distance of every house
from a given point. Starting from q con-
venIent center, say the county seat, each
mile is divided into ten equal parts. or
blocks, having q frontage OF thirty two
rods. Two numbers are assigned to each
block, the odd ones on the lett and the even
ones on the right. Wherever country houses
are near ell OuRh to be situated within the
same block they have the same mum Der but
are distinguished as follows: 525 525 q. 525
b. etc. Distances can be quickly calcu-
lated from the cOunty-seat or from one
house to another by the simple method of
dividing the difference by two. there being
two numbers in each block. and the result
by ten for answer in miles. AS the second
step is instantaneous by the decimal
method of pointing off two places. the en-
tire process is very rapid. For instance,
No. 425 IS 213 blocks or tenths of miles.
equivalent of 21.3 miles from the county
seat or point OF departure. Significant and
appropriate names are given to roads and
all by. roads are further indicated by the
three words local. conneX and exit. which
have definite and uniform meanings; the
first having no outlet usually terminating
the second applied to short connecting
roads, and the third having no outlet by
land. usually ending at q landing with q
water exit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
Bi.anrck wan Not Go to Berlin.

BERLIN. March 6.-Prince Bismarck will
not come to Berlin to hear the debates on
the school bill in the Prussian House of
Lords. as has been announced during the
last week by several Conservative dailies.
Not only has his physician forbidden HIM
all active partici patton in politics. but the
Prince has no desire to pass any length of
time in Berlin. Il have not the least
DESIRE" he said to q friend last week. Ito
return to the place where / experienced
that Goth of March, 1882" He made SINH
lar declaration to a newspaper correspond
ent from Kiela. who called on him re-
Gently. The wishes of his wife. also. who
is still ailing. are that he should rem ain at
home and he has promised her. he says. 10
respect them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
General Notes.
Special TO tn,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. March 6.-Gen. Thomas J..
Brady, formerly of Muncie, now of Colon
ial Beach. Va, is ut the American.
A. w. Thompson. of Fort Wayne. is at the
st. James.
Within few days after Secretary Foster
returns to Washington. which will be on
10th inst, Mrs. Foster will go for visit to
her daughter in Fostoria. D. Miss Foster
will remain with her father until her moth
er's return. when she will alsO 60 to F0s-
toria. During Lent the family of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury will receive in.
formally on Wednesdays after p. NJ.
The bill providing for additional appro-
priations for the worlds fair will be intro
duced in the House tomorrow by Repre-
sentative DurDurow. the chairman of the
committee on the Worlds Columbian Ex-
position.
Secretary Blaine continues to improve.
He expects to resume his duties in q day
or two.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07

Pitiful Scenes Attending the Distribution Of
Bread 20 Hungry Children.
VIENNA, March Con Saturday another
extensive distribution OF food TO the desti-
tute was made here. Twelve thousand
loaves of bread were distributed from four
different stations. along with a quantity of
meat. sausages and milk. 1t was touching
to see the applicants. of which there were
hundreds Of children. from the age
of three upward. many clothed only SO far
as to have handkerchief about the loins
and about the neck. With bony fingers
they seized on the TODD and showed their
gratitude in their eyes. After n weary wait
in the snow twenty seven women tainted
in the crowd. Twenty young men inflated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
VIII Talk silver This Week.

WASHINGTON. March 6-Silver and the
tariff are to be the leading features in the
programme of professional procedure this
week. The contest on the silver question
will begin tomorrow. when the anti-silver
Democrats will oppose the adoption of The
report of the rules committee making the
period. The OPPONENTS of free coinage
on the Democratic side have vigorously,
but vainly. urged the Republican minority
to DIN them in opposing the BILL and such
pronounced OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Demo-
and Mr.. Harty. of Ohio. now concede that
the special order almost certainly will be
adopted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
Harrison the Man.
Piitsburg Chron.cle-Telegraph

P1ttsDurg ChronfcIe-IeIegrap h.
The definite prospects are that General
Harrison Will be renominated at Minnneap-
second ballo:. Merchants are glad that
the prospects are for q quiet campaign,
since one inv diving noise and turmoil MP
sets business. and on thisaccount largely,
the deft intrigue of politicians. who have
more there own interests at heart than
those of the country. to turn the general
current aside from its legitimate channel,
finds little support. The nomination
ought to 60 to the present incumbent. Mr.
Harrison has fairly earned the historic
compliment of q denomination. and has so
largely won the respect Of the conservative
masses that little doubt remains as to his
ultimate reelection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
VIII BE . Triumphal Procession.

With the Endorsement of his home State
President HarrisOn's candidacy before
other State conventions will be like tri-
umphal procession. Already the blooms"
of favorite SONS in some of the Western
States are taking on sickly appearance.
trip until he is tired. His interests are not
in jeopardy. 1t 10 just as we'll to remember
that Indiana Is normally as doubtful a State
as in 1885, The denomination of Harrison
Is q political exigency, provided Indiana is
essential to the Republicans. inst as it was
four years ago. When TO this is added the
prestige of first term and 10y atty to party
policy, he would be wiseacre who could
read any other name than Harrison in the
Republican horizon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
The Grand Duke of Hesse Still Alive.

The Grand Duke of Hesse Still Alive.
sIecial TO the Indianapolis Journal
BERLIN. March 6.-The Grand Duke Lud-
wig Nv of Hesse, who was stricken with
paralysis at dinner on Friday evening. has
surprised his physician By living through
the day. His pulse Is very low and be hos
frequent fits of Inconsistencies Only
liquid food 10 administered to him. Most
of his family are already at his bedside. in.
cluding his daughter. Princess Henry OF
Prussia and his heir, Prince Ernest Lud-
wig. Dispatches inquiring as to his condi-
William, Queen Victoria, Luitpole. regent
of Bavaria. and other German princes.
There Is u large crowd before the palace
where be lies, and the anxiety among the
people for his welfare is exceptionally
great as his liberal views and generosity
to the poor of Dartstadt have made him
exceedingly popular with his subjects.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
Movements of Steamers.

LONDON. March 6.-Sighted: Lancaster,
from Boston.
HAvRE. March 6.-Arrived La Bretagne,
from New York.
HAMBURG, March 6-Arrived: Suevia,
from New York.
NEW YORK. March 6-Arrlved: Missouri,
from London; Hermann, FROM Antwerp: lie
Bourgogne, from Havre; Circassia, from
GLASGOW
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
Labor Notes

7. NJ. Gruelle organized a union of work
men in the heading factory last night. The
organization has n membership OF fifty. and
will be connected with the American Fed
GRAFTON. There are rs of the trade in this
city. II. Homer elected president. and
Charles Watson, secretary.
The Laundry Girls Union cooperative
laundry Will soon begin operations. It is
proposed I'd build house on Virginia ave-
nue. for the business. but in the meantime
negotiations to buy out one of the old
laundries ere IN progress. The laundry
girls of Louisville have made successful
start in such an enterprise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
The Coming G.. A. Il. Encampment.

''o OOshhuS n L. A<hSahPsh
Special TO the Incianar oils Journal
WASHINGTON, March CT is believed
that the annual encampment of the g. A.
K. here this fall Will be the most largely
attended of any ever held, on account of
the national features which will be intro
duced. Although il is six months ahead.
5000 veterans have already hired quarters.
and the local committee have already
raised So. 6i9 of the entertainment funds.
1t Is expected that there will be 100. 000 vet
Grams in the city on the day when the grand
review takes place on Pennsylvania
avenue. similar to the one at the close OF
the war, when so many thousands of
soldiers. fresh from the field of battle. made
their last march under Uncle Sam.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
Heformstory "Escqpe' Located.

Miss Keely. superintendent Of the re-
formatory. received information yesterday
that one of the missing girls named Ida
Kineaid had been located in Southport.
She had written an uncle at Shelbyvilie.
asking for money 10 20 10 Shelbyville. and
directing him TO send IL IN the name OF
Nellie Miller. care of James Barnett. In
stead OF doing SO the uncle notified Miss
keely. and a policeman viii be sent to
Southport for her to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07

lating on the necessity of Uncle Sam send
ing O force of vessels to the northern Wa
tiers to protect the seals in Bebring sea and
keep Oft the poachers. Fortunately, the
Navy Department 10 better prepared for
the service than It was year ago. There
are nine vessels all in serviceable condi-
ton available for Behring sea duty. These
are the Baltimore, Charleston, Mohican
and the Adams, now OF Mare islaad the
Boston and tho Yorktown. en- route from
the South to San Francisco: the San
Francisco. at Honolulu: the Ranger. in
Lower California and the Thetis at Sitka.
Alaska. If these vessels have nothing else
to do but capture sealers they will be moro
than enough for the purpose. but England
has seven formidable vessels in the Pacific
waters and "a fleet of fifteen others on the
China station that can be sent to Bebr-
ing sea as quickly as we can get ours there.
The American navy Will cut a pretty lame
figure in its efforts to seize English sealing
vessels If England should attempt to inter
fere. as she probably would. The English
vessels IN the Pacific at the present time
are the 3. 400 ton armored cruiser Warspite.
the $500 ton cruiser Champion. the 3,0OO-ton
cruiser MelpOmene. and the Nymphe, the
Garnet the Pheasant and the Daphne.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
Disorder at LeiDsic.

LONDON, March THE Berlin CORE
spondent of the Times reports that there
was some disorder at Leipsic yesterday. A
crowd of workmen which gathered In the
Sch0enfeldt suburb in the forenoon was
forcibly dispersed. The crowd gathered
later in the market place and assumed =
menaclng attitude. which compelled the
police to occupy the market-place and adj
Joining streets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
War ON Kentucky Lotteries.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 6.-Attorney-
general Hendrick will tomorrow direct
that quo warranto proceedings be insti-
tuted against ali lottery operators in the
State. This step is In accordance with q
recent resolution in the Legislature for the
enforcement of the constitutional provis-
ions. 1t is believed this is the beginning
of the end of lotteries in Kentucky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
salvn.ioni,ts Attacked by a Mob.

LONDON, March L-Eastbourne yester-
day was once more the scene of disorder
arising ont of the hostility for the Saliva
tion Army frequently shown there. During
the day mob fiercely attacked the Saliva
tionists In the street. and the police. though
making strong efforts to keep order, ere
Overpowered. Many persons were injured,
including a number of SalvatiOnist iassies,
several OF whom tainted. One of these
women was so badly hurt that it was neces-
sary to remove her to a hospital