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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
WHO WAS DROWNED?
Unknown Young Man Supposed to Have Been
Lost in White River

A strange story reaches the city from
near the Remy farm. nine miles below the
city on White river. and it Is thought
that q young man was drowned near
there last Saturday afternoon. During
farmer named Gait were attracted to
the stream by the calls of young
man and found him standing in the middle
of the stream in water about four feet
deep. Thecurrentis very strong at this point,
and 1t Is with the greatest difficulty that o
man can stand in il. The young man was
supporting himself by holding TO root.
He told the men on the bank that be had
about fifty dollars worth of provisions in
his boat. which was upturned near by,
and that he also had about $40 In
money IN bis pocket. and be would give
it all to.them If they would get him ont of
the water. All the men left TO get a rope;
they were compelled to go about three
quarters of q mile for the rope. and when
they returned the young man was gone.
The boat was hauled out and his hat was
found in the water. The boat. the young
man had said. contained two guns and o
complete camping outfit.
Yesterday Turnkey Al Taffe and Gus
hahke went down the river near the point
where the young man was last seen and
brought back with them an AK, two fish
ing rods. torch and the young mans hat,
which they found w th some ii hermen along
the RIVER. The hat had been purchased at
Dalton's. in this oity. and was of
the Miller make; on the inside of the hat
band was some writing, which looked like
10 might have been intended for the name
sims. The articles are now ct the police
station. and are held in hopes that they
may lead TO possible Identification of the
young man. Ii Is thought that he was
drowned while the men 60 whom he ap-
rope.
The men say they heard his calls for an
hour or moro before they went to the river
but thought IL Was boys IN bathing They
were OF the opinion that the young man
had succeeded IN getting out of the srream
and left while they were gone for the rope.
ana say that they saw footprints
leading across field from the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
"Alum and Ro.in" Doctor.

A story is told of colored doctor in Tom
Watson's district who was arrested for
malpractice, most of his patients having
died under the treatment they had received
at his hands When the case came
mp for trial IL transpred that
the doctor had invariably admin
istered little brown pills to all his
patients and when he was put on the stand
to testify in his own behalf he was asked
of what these pills were compounded and
promptly answered "alum and r0sum.D The
lawyer was puzzled TO know what virtue
such q com pound possessed and asked the
doctor upon what theory be had combined
these two elements. when the doctor re-
piled: DE alum is for draw de parts to-
gcdder, de rosum for solder um."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Annual Meeting of their Mutual Accident
Insurance Organization.

The annual meeting of the Commercial
Travellers Mutual Accident Association
occurred last night at the Denison House,
with large number present. b. +.
Brough, secretary and treasurer, reported
q total membership of 1S7. The amount Of
money received in the first year of the ex-
istence of the organization was 1884 and
the total disbursements were S432.1 70. The
association considered and adopted several
changes in the constItution and bylaws.
The election of officers resulted as follows:
President-Carey Mcpherson.
Vice President-Robert X. Walden.
Secretary and TreasuIer-B. III. Prather.
Directors-B. f. Brough, f. f. Wells, III. 8.
Spain, j. G. Norris, p. j. Keleher.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
State Fair Premium List.

Secretary Kennedy, of the State Board
Of Agriculture. has issued the premium list
for the Indiana State fair for the year 1893,
and it Is In many ways an Improvement
over the ones previously had. One partic-
ular feature of IL is that all exhibits are
numbered consecutively and can be known
by their numbers without referring TO any
thing else. He has made two Glasses which
have not heretofore appeared on il. They
are for Morgan horses ana for Guernsey
cattle. 1t is o very neat pamphlet, and is
much more compact and more accessible
than those previous have been. IL does
away with q great amount of advertising
space which has appeared between lists of
the exhibits and Is not nearly so bulky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
win the Governor Attend the Fight

There was rumor about the Sratehouse
yesterday that Governor Matthews intends
to visit. incOgnito, the meeting of the CO.
lumbar Sporting Club. at Robey. to-mor-
row night, in order to see for himself what
is proposed TO be done there in the line Of
prize Fl Citing. 1t was suggested by some
one that it would be an easy thing for the
Governor to do on his way home from Chi
cago. but there was no ground for thinking
that he would do so. Private Secretary
King said yesterday that there is absolute
ly no truth in the rumor, and that the Gov
erpor would be here at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning 20 attend the meeting of the State
Board of Education.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25

for rooms. The house taken 10 better situ-
ated and more convenient So far it Is
only partly furnished. There have been
several handsome donations. though as
yet there are four bedrooms unfuTnlshed.
The managers would be grateful for any
contributions of furniture. bedding tow
els, table lluen or any of the thousand and
one articles for q well-equipped home.
The home has been successful and has
been filled ever since the opening. The
managers feel warranted in assuming the
greater responsibility, and ask their friends
to assist them in making the home ready.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25

Detectives Dougherty an Kaebn yester-
day evening found young man in the g..
III. * ID. yards trying to dispose of two
gold watches at low price. Their sus-
picions were aroused. and they questioned
him closely as TO his residence. He said be
had been TO So Louis Chicago. Cincinnati
and nearly every other city within q radius
of five hundred miles. When the officers
asked him where he got the watches he re-
Piled that it was none of their business.
lie was arrested and held forvsgrancy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Children's Chorus.

The first annual concert of the children's
select chorus of which Mr.. +. Y. Arens is
director. will occur next Friday evening at
Tomlnson Hall. Songs for two and for
thee voices will be rendered, with and
without accompaniment. and several Of
the GLASS will appear In solos. including
Miss Lille Adam. Miss Lille Lance and
Miss Neighbors. The little ones have
worked very hard, MIR. Arens says, aud 1t
is due them that Tomlinson Hall be filled
to overfio wing at this their maiden effort.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Conc.r, by Famous Colored singer.

n
There could be no more striking demon
stration of the advancement of the negro
race IN civilization than the development
of musical culture among :hem Within
the last few years several negro. singers
have risen to fame, most notable among
them being Madame Sissieretts Jones' who
Will be the prima donna at the concert TO
ba given of English's Opera House to-mor.
row evening. Madame Jones sang before
the late Mrs. Harrison In the White House,
and was highly complimented by her.
Madame Lizzie Pugh pugan and other
cert
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
No One Would Know Il.

Washington tar.
There is q great deal of satisfaction
che said sweetly. lin delivering our com.
mencement address ip Latin
'.Whyp
Because, II YOU happen TO forget any of
it you can 90 in and impr0yise without
any body kpowinH the difference"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Mrs. Jolly Missing.

Henry Jolly. OF Terre Hsute, was at the
police station last night asking the assist
ance OF the police In q search for his wife.
Mrs. jolly left her home in Terre Haute
on Saturday. June IL. on her way TO Ander-
son to visit relatives. She purchased d
ticket for this CITY. and since that time has
not been heard of. She did not go TO her
relatives in Anderson. and all search for
her has failed to reveal her whereabouts
after her arrival in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Snatche0 Her Purse.

Rachael Pray. residing at No. III Fletcher
avenue, reported at the police station last
night that her pocketbook. containing ga
in money and credit check for $50 on
Fletcher's Bank, bad been snatched from
her hand. She said that she was standing
upon the corner of Pennsylvania street and
Virginia avenue waiting for q car, when q
man va lked by and snarched the pocket
book end ran. She was unable to give an
accurate description of the man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25

Norris Murphy, a shoemaker. died sud-
denly last night at his home. corner of
Grove street and Fletcher avenue. The
cause was heart disease. The deceased
was about sixty years cid. and leaves q
family. He bad been feeling as well as
usual during the day. and IN the evening
had been away from home he reached
home just before he died. Dr.. Will Rees
was called in hastily. but death had inter.
yened before he could arrive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25

The residence of Marshal Maholm, of
West Indianapolis. was burGlarized Friday
night. AMI the thieves carried away the
Marshars new suit OF clothes and q lot of
papers that were valuable TO him. As a
precautionary step he also carried away
the keys to the ''calaboosen There was
Sl2 In money IN the pockets OF the clothes
which the thief failed 10 remove before his
dan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Preacher Charged with EmberrIement

PALESTINE, Tex. June 24-The city mar.
shall to-day received @ dispatch from the
chief of police of San Francisco ordering
the arrest Of Rev. Rodney III. Edwards,
rector of ST. Philips Episcopal Church in
this city. on the charge Of having en-
Edwards will Do held TO await reputation
papers. He says the charge was trumped
up by an enemy who tried TO have him on.
PEELED from the church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Tapped the Till,

Till-tappers got in their work at the
grocery at No. 1913 North West street last
night. The work was done at early
hour, when every body In the store was busy
waiting upon customers. They secured q
small amount of change.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Friend. Boxrd,nv Hone.

The Friends Boarding Home for Girls has
been removed from East Market street TO
No. I55 North illinois street. The managers
found that in the old location there was
not room enough for the demand they had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
ENCAMPMENT PREPARATIONS.

Place for the Army Misunderstanding Rooms
for Reunions.
Executive Director Fortune has assigned
the Institute for the Blind rs headquarters
for the army nurses who will attend the
encampment 1t is thought that about one
hundred nurses will be in attendance.
The committee on reunions. held it's first
meeting yesterday afternoon. with w. A.
Ketcham In the chair, and Mr.. Baker act
ing as secretary. The matter considered
was the assignment of rooms for the regi-
mental aud brigade reunions. The court
rooms were found generally to have been
so SPOKEN for by private members of GER
tain associations for the entire week, but
lg was found that the applicants were
easily induced to turn over their pre-emp-
tion to the committee. The Christian
churches will be placed at the disposal of
the committee. and Rev. ID. K. Lucas and
two others were appointed committee TO
complete ARRANGEMENTS.
Veteran ana G. A. r. Notes.
Commsnder.in-cbief Weissert will be in
this city about next Friday. on his return
from an Eastern tour.
The executive committee, of the Fifty.
seventh Indiana Association will meet at
the postmasters room. Friday evening. June
so. at7:30 o'clock. There should be full
attendance.
"All the places of business were closed
in our city Memorial day." writes the chap
lain of q. A. X. post In q small town, Eek
cept one store, whose proprietors are third
party Prohibitionlsts."
A call is ont for ali of the veterans in
kOsciuskO county to meet at Warsaw.
July 1. in the courthouse, at 1880 to take
action which will secure general turnout
of veterans at the encampment.
Returns received by the Adjutant- general
show that large number of small posts
made decided gains in membership for the
half year which ended May 81. StiIlwell
Post. of Colfax, gained nine; Melville
Thomas of Paris, eleven; Boone. of lions
Vile. fourteen; Roman, of Roman. twenty.
A dozen posts show an aggregate of ninety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
NEW FACTORIES
NEW BUILDINGS
NEW. STREETS

farm;o
some new enter
facilities become the
manuf Indiana
line of the
&C. I.rair
Ia
Scontro territory
hotel and has almost
peted ahandsom efameho elaccomm
absolutely CD big establishments employ
in theaggr Omenas
establishments onerd the
piceo dinoth of less merit
what and pushwind in quetto
The herald., 1893-12-17
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.

The Reward offered for Mr.. Winston's
Body.
On Friday, November IL, 1898, Mr.. l..
@. Winston and Mr.. Charles Brown OF
Pasadena, CAL. and Mr.. Palmer Reed
Of Sierra Madre, CAL, were camping in
Buckhorn csfion, in the Sierra Madre
mountains, about 10 miles northeast
from Camp Chilleo, and at the east end
os Waterman mountain, and about 30
miles northeast from Pasadena.
During the heavy storm on that day
Mr.. Winston LETT camp to search for the
burros of the perty, going toward Water
man, and has not been seen since. 1t is
believed that he perished during the
storm.
Trusting that there are men acquaint-
ed with the mountains who are willing
to undertake to find him, the under
signed hereby offers and will pay q
reward of $500 to the person or persons
and return it to Pasadena.
Following is description OF Mr..
Winston: Aged 43 years, height about
8 feet 10 inches, mustache ana eyebrows
heavy and brown; no beard; eyes blue,
hair dark; weight about 160 pounds (;
overcoat gray, pants gray and black
striped, coat and vest fswn color black
soft hat shoes No. z with narrow toe,
probably wore rubber overshoes; car
ried silver watch, belt, sheath and
an ordinary black handled butcher
knife, we'll worn; supposed to have a
bunch OF keys with his name stamped
on smooth silver half dollar, and car
ried grease wood stick. Further de-
tails will be given on application to W.
S. Wright, San Gsbrial Valley Bank
building, Pasadena, Cal.
Mrs. l.. G. WINSTON.
Dated at Pasadena, CAL, December
I
The herald., 1893-12-17
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The herald., 1893-12-17
SUPERVISORS MEET.

Some Routine Matters-Horticultur
Inspection Allowed.
At their meeting yesterday the sup
rvisors transacted the following busi-
ness:
Bids were received for the supply Of
coal, oil, ETC., for various county insti-
tutions, and the same taken under ad-
visement.
j. H. Watson's application for q Ii
cense at Vernon was granted.
j. Harps was instructed to construct
wire fence at cost oil $35. 90 where
fence formerly stood upon land
claimed by Mrs. A. Jeremias.
the hearing of the matter of John
Cross petition for change of location OF
The herald., 1893-12-17
Announcements. A


The entertainment at the Los Angeles
theater for three nights, commencing
Monday, December 18th, will be Charles
L. Davis in his ever welcome popular
comedy. Alvin Joslin. Mr.. Davis has
already been the recipient of enthusi-
astic greetings in this city. He is the
came quaint, big hearted, good humored,
eccentric "0ld Uncle Alvin" His
Characterization of the down-east farmer
visiting New York city is always funny,
and the effect OF his froiicsome advent
ures always convulse his audience. No
one can resist the mirth-provoking rop-
resentation. Mr.. Davie's company this
season is fully as strong as ever, and the
play Will be presented with complete
outfit of new and appropriate scenery,
and very realistic, Being the same as
used at his own thester, The Alvin, at
Pittaburg. Alvin Joslin ie in it eixteenth
year, and is probably one of the best
known and popular comedies OF the era.
Many millions have seen it. Like good
wine. the older it grows the better we
like it.
OF course, the play is about the same
as when last seen in this city, except that
it has been given a new and handsome
stage setting. and the "180 laughs in as
many minutes" are still to be had.
One especially effective scene ia that
in the second act. showing East river by
moonlight, the Brooklyn bridge promi-
nently in the foreground.
The simmer of moonlight on the water
made it seem quite real.
The climax 10 reached in this scene
when Alvin plunees into the river and
rescues the heroine from watery grave
in the most realistic manner.
Independent OF the dramatic portions,
The herald., 1893-12-17
Bfcycle Runaway.

The people of Los Angeles and vicinity
interested in cycling are looking forward
to the great sale at auction of high grade
pneumatic tired bicycles--an opportuni-
ty that our people have never had be-
fore. This will be desirable chance
for those contemplating the purchase OF
useful Christmas presents to buy bicy-
Gle at an unparalleled low price. The
goods are on exhibition at 433 South
Spring street. Mr.. Horace Bell, the
manager, says that they will be sold
without reserve. Attention is called to
their advertiser in another part OF
the paper, and special invitation is OK
tended to the public to call and exam
inc the wheels before the sale.
The herald., 1893-12-17

The above estimate WAS accepted.
The matter OF Southern California not
having a representative on the state
board was discussed. Mr.. Forman had
been nominated, but the state commit
tee had, as usual, made no reply.
The question then came up of getting
up citrus fair in this city, and there
was long argument over the way in
which the thing should be brought
about. 1t was finally decided that the
president and secretary should issue the
call for citrus fair, and invite all the
prominent fruit growers of Southern
California to meet here on Saturday
December 23d, for the purpose of max
ing the necessary arrangements.
Judge Silent wanted to know what
arrangements could be made, or had
been made, for the art exhibition at the
midwinter fair.
Mr.. Wiggins said that room OF sufi-
cient size had been secured and blocked
of for the purpose.
Judge Silent said that the whole cost
would not exceed $400; and that the
committee had exacted that, in the
event OF sale Of any picture in the ex-
hibition, 10 per cent on the sale price
shall be paid by the exhibitor towards
reimbursing the committee for their
outlay.
Mr.. Newbury moved that 5000 be APP
propriated for fitting up and decorating
the room for such display, which was
carried. The meeting then adjourned.
The herald., 1893-12-17

STATE LOAN AND TRUST co.
NV Second and Spring Los Angeles Cal.
,Pest
Geo Il Bonebra VIII Crockr. All Hdbba
NJ Green, w
II J. Woousco w. p Gsrdn James F. Tow
The herald., 1893-12-17
THE MIDWINTER FAIR.

Growers in This City Next Saturday.
The midwinter fair commission held q
meeting yesterday in the chambe of
commerce, ]. s. Slauson presided. Tho
other members present were Charles
Forman, j. B. Lankershim, T. D. Stim-
son of Los Angeles; ]. R. Newberry OF
Riverside; 7. 8. Ingham of San Bernar.
dino, and W. W. Thomas Of San Diego.
Changes in the Southern California
building were discussed involving an
increased expenditure estimated as fol-
The herald., 1893-12-17
A SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFT.
A Gift That You Can Look at With
Pride and Profit.

A Gift That You Can Look at With
Pride and Profit.
Wolfskill tract lots at one-third less
than actual value; one-fourth each, bal
ance in one, two and three years and
longer time, if you want it. These
close-in business and residence lots are
located within seven minutes' walk from
Spring and Second streets; fronting
Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets,
and adjoining broad cross avenues be-
tween Main street and the important
Southern Pacific Arcade depot. Think
OF 1t. The very heart of Los Angeles,
with three car lines at your door when
needed. Why 60 further out, pay car
fare for yourself and family, and in the
bad season wade through mud and rain,
when this grand opportunity is offered :?
Do not waste your money. Investigate
the above. Full particulars. Easton,
Eldridge & Co., 121 South Broadway.
The herald., 1893-12-17

the Los Angeles and Pacific road was
continued until the ed inst.
A communication was received from
Horticultural Commissioner Scott to the
effect that, owing to the approach of the
planting season, IL would be necessary
for him to appoint 27 inspectors. to be
paid for the actual time employed at
$3.50 per diem; also an extra horse and
buggy.
The demands were authorized by the
board.
The herald., 1893-12-17
His New Paper.

San Diego Union: The Boston Trav-
ellsr. one OF the best daily newspapers
of New England, has changed hands, it
is said, Gen. H. Ii. Boyce. formerly
chief owner OF the Los Angeles Tribune,
having bought controlling interest for
800, 900. General Boyce some time since
secured control of the Arena magazine,
and is said to have realized well on the
investment.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-29
a Trine Mixed.


Mrs Jason came home the other evening
with her face 'wreathed i'll smiles" az the
novelists have it.
well, what are you grinning atY" was
the cordial greeting of her lord and master.
Il heard something funny down town."
she answered.
well, what was it?"
"Oh, nothing much. l happened to meet
little johnny Fig, who used to keep the
apple stand across the way, you know, and
he's got better one down town now. |
asked him how he was getting along, and
he says to me, oh, Pm still keeping stand,
you see thought it was the cutest thing
had heard for good while"
"Oh, you did, did you, Maria? If ever |
see where the laugh comes in, I'll try and
smile, even if have to get up in the middle
of the night to do So" was his crushing
reply, to which she deigned no answer.
About2 O'Clock in the morning Mr. Jason
was awakened from dream of being stab
bed by masked assassin, to find his wife
energetically nudging him below the fifth
rib.
"Oh, Jehiel, had that wrong" she twit,
tered in tone of one who has made n
great discovery. Johnny said his business
was at standstill. You see the point now,
don't you?"-Tit-Bits