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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18
MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Heavy Demand for the Single Seats-Nr
Arenas Lecture This Evening.

Early yesterday morning there was O
crowd about the Big Four ticket Office
waiting for the opportunity for buying
seats for the various performances to be
given at the May Music Festival. By the
time appointed for the beginning of the
sale, Q o'clock. the Office was filled with
people who good naturally awaited their
turn" When the sale did open there was
such O demand for several hours. that not
only the ticket agent, but two of the direct
ors of the festival were kept bxsy. The
demand was q steady one throughout the
day and when the sale closed in the even
ing more than $1,000 worth of seats had
been disposed of. larger amount tbs on
the first day of the single seat sale last
year No great difference was noticeable
in the demand for the different concerts
tbe opening night and the Wagner night
"Wednesday probably having the call.
The sale will be resumed at O'Clock this
morning, and the local managers expect 20
sell as many seats to-day as they did yes
terday. On all sides they are being CON-
plimented for the unusual excellence of
the programmes they have arranged for
the festival.
IAN Evening with Wagner" is the desig-
nation OF the entertainment to he given &C
Plymouth Church tonight MI Arens
will discuss the various Wagnerlan works
that are TO be given at the festivsl Mr.
Ernestlnoff, Mr.. SchlIewen. Mr.. Forsyth,
Miss Austin. Miss Stringer and Mr.. Donley
will play selections from the great conIpos-
er's works. and the ladies of the May fes-
tival chorus will sing the bridal Chorus"
be free. and it promises to be one of great
interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18

these strikers have come right down into
our sewer and persuaded our men away.
After the decision made by Judge BUS
kirk in the case of the night Waterman
Plnnell the crowd of strikers ont In the
corridors gave q yell for Buskirk, adding
such expressions IS ''Buskirk is for u.s. hnd
the like.
These same contractors are surprised az
the sympathy of the food purveyors In the
neighborhood of their work. A dozen or
more men were at work yesterday. and
when the noon hour came on the men set
ont to get something to eat. IL is claimed
that the strikers prevailed on the res
taurant keepers and snack-hoIse propri-
etors in the neigh borhood to refuse the nom
union men any thing to est. The non-unicn
men were also refused beer ct the sa-
looms. it is stated. Some of the strikers
It Is further claimed. enticed men away
from the work at noon by Offering them
free meals. When the whistle blew for
work to begin in the afternoon there were
only five or SIX men to respond. After the
meeting of the strikers at their hall on
Washington street in the afternoon. little
knobs of strikers fingered about the Ala
bama-street sewer, but they made no fur
Their effort TO interfere with the men who
were working. The police stationed at
Alabama street were apprehensive or trou-
bic at the Circle, 1t being reported that the
strikers would make rush fox that point
Immediately after the meeting. This fear
was groundless, however
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18
ANOTHER CONFERENCE TO-DAY.

The nIayor the Contractors and . Few of
the Men TO Talk-Probabie Compromise.
This morning. at s O'clock. there will be
q conference at the hall of the Transfers
and Shovelers' Union. on Washington
street, between Mayor Sullivan, members
OF the union and the contractors whose
men are out on strike. IL is expected
III Q compromise will be reached. Some
al the men have shown q disposition to ac-
cept the compromise of nine hours at 81. CO
suggested at the conference between two
contractors and Presidents Hoffhauer at
Mayor Sulliyan's residence yesterday
morning.
After the meeting of the union adjourned
last night the president, Messrs Hsnahan,
Richie and few others of the leaders kept
their heads together for several hours dis
cussinR probable action In the event no
compromise 10 reached to-day. The presi-
dent notified the union members that they
could 60 back to work for Mr.
Bruner, the contractor who had agreed
to the eighth hour demand. The message
from Mayor Sullivan announcing his ina
bility tn address the union was received
with some perplexity by the members. but
when an explanation was made that there
would be conference In the morning the
men were somewhat treasured.
Work on improvements in various
parts OF the city progressed with
out serious interruption yesterday OK
cept at Alabama street, whore Doe 81
Go. have the contract. The contractors
in Morton Place suspended work. as they
stated, to await the arrival of new pump
ing machinery from the East There were
no outbreaks or acts of violence in any
part of the city.
The part that President Hofibau has
played in the strike, his calm, commanding
manner and his GOODNESS have led some of
ss' union pos,Sle to labor s0sse ssnd,d h%
last night SIR. Hoffbauer had occasion to
remark that the laboring man must watch
the ballot box-no doubt referring to the
coming campaign.
Among numerous other reports current
last night Was one TO the effect that Doe 81
Go. offered TO turn their EIabsma-s street
contract over TO Bruner Bros and pay
$1,000 as bonus for getting rid OF the
contract. Last February the contractors
Of the city organized a CLUB, aIticipating
considerable Improvement during the ap-
preaching season. and In order to avert
any labor troubles they fixed high scale
of wsGes-17ls cents an hour. Doe IL Co.,
it is said. were invited to become mem bers
OF the club. but did not manifest
their intention of doing. The
other contractors claim that Doe 81
Co. invited the present strike by
paying less than the other contractors
for teamsters and shovelers. There 10 bit
of strained sympathy in the present mat
ter. Doe * Co. think the other contractors
are net showing q neigh borly feeling, and
tt may be that the Michigan men will COM
serted yesterday afternoon that they would
not do 40.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18
MAYOR SULLlVAN'S Big COUP
BE Drives Down Town to Address the
Striking Teamsters and Shovelers.
Suddenly Seizsd with Desire to Emulate Q
Somewhat Famous King Of France, He
Promptly Drives Back Again.
Laborers, Contractors and His Honor to
Hold Another Conference To-Day.

Contractor Bruner Comedies the Eight-Honr
Demand-Secret Meeting of the Union at
Night-Many NonuniOn Men at Work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18

"You folks won't know until tomorrow
morning what 10 done"
And that's the way the Mayor settled the
strike. Now If be had not been sick he
might-well, that 10 immaterial.
The union men Assem- bled comparatively
early In the evening. and listened to
speeches of encouragement One of con-
tractor Burners men reported that Mr..
BruDer had consented to the eight-hour
day, and this report was greeted with loud
cheerA This man further stated that tho
full force of men had been ut work yester-
day. and quit O'Clock in the afternoon.
completing just eight hours of work. An
other man made the explanation thet
Bruner was only paying Sl.50 for eight
hours Work. but that he had agreed to raise
the scale to Sl.65 If the other contractors
come TO the UNIONS terms. Strong speeches
were made urging the men TO stand hrfn
for eight hours. and make no concessions.
Reports from men employed by Doe " Co.
did not indicate that this firm was weak
ening. The session of the union lasted I'm.
til late hour.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18
Boys Home Concert.

The Boys Home will not be very materi-
ally benefited with tho proceeds of the con-
cert given for it's benefit last night at the
First Baptist Church. There was an ex-
ceedingly small audience. but very good
musical and literary selections. The par
ticipants were Mary Haines. Maud and
Grace Barlow. Kate L. Clark. Fay Hess.
Oscar Coulon. Harry a. Porter. Alpha
Driesbsugh. Walter c. Tuttle. Fanny Me-
Clintock. Master George Drury. Edward
Nell. George Bradford. Prof. Il. j. McAvoy,
Leila A. Parr and Edward Many.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal

MARSHALL. H.. May 17.-Fenton w.
Booth and Miss Anna Harlan were united
in marriage this morning. The groom is a
young lawyer of this city and nephew of
the late Hon. Newton Booth, Ex-Governor
of California The bride is o daughter of
Capt. Edwin Harlan, late department. CON-
mandor of the Illinois q. A. X.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18
DILLON-SMILEY.

The marriage of Mr.. Thomas ). Dillon
and Miss Mary G. Smiley took place yester-
day morning. at 9 o'clock. at st. Mary's
Church. Rev. Father O'Dopaghue officiat-
ing. Mr. and Mrs. Dillon left at noun on
an extended wedding trip. and upon their
return they will reside at No. 27S East
South street. where they will be ct home
10 their friends after June1.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18

DIS Pills ara easy. yet eflicien.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18
MARsHALL-EAGLE.

The marriage of Miss Gertrude Eagle,
daughter of Mrs. Mary Eagle, and Mr..
Francis v. Marshall. of Chicago, took place
last evening at the family residence, on
Andrew street. Rev. A. K. Stock, of the
English Lutheran Church. performed the
ceremony. in the presence of the relatives
and most intimate friends The bride wore
n travelling dress of light gray. Mr. and
Mrs. Marshall left last night for Chicago
where they will reside.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18

Rich, red blood as naturally results from
taking Hoods Ssrsapsrilia as personal
cleanliness results fron free of soap
and water. This great purifier thoroughly
expels scrofuls, salt rneum and all other
Impurities.
Hoods Pills are easy. yet efficient
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-18

Though pure and simple. and so mild
IL might be used 10y any child,
Yet SozodonI IL so swift and sure
That mouth and teeth. with wondrous speed,
From tartar and from faint are freed
Till they become sweet white and pure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27

DENVER. Colo. Dee. ss.-t,ovurnor Waite
as issued call converting the legislature
ia extraordinary session Jan. 10. The call
characteristic of the governor. He
iaims that this session will give the legis-
i,ture the hes, opportunity IL ever had To
0lo something for Colorado. This action
~ the part of Governor Waite has been
opposed 10y the business men of Denver and
i,e state ever since IL WI. first suggested.
The Republican calls Governor Waite
iool for calling the legislature touet her and
axis that body to adjourn Immediately aft
n. Il nsssnibles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27


Pension Agent Clemens . few days
ago drew . red line through the last
name upon the 1912 record, and the book
was finally closed. News had been re-
ceived that Benjamin Churchill Of Gales
burg, Ills, the last veteran ON the list at
this agency. had died ON Tuesday 1t an
age Of nearly 100 years. Little was
known Of him personally at the agency
here, as all his communications with tho
Office were through the mail. The record
shows briefly that he was private in
Captain z. Whcelcr's company Of New
York militia. HIS birthplace was Alixis,
N. Y. Veterans OF 1912 usually receive
pension Of $l2 a month. by special
act Of congress Churchill drew $50 a
month. when we came into Office
three years ago." said Mr.. Clemens,
''there were IL pensioners of the war of
1872. Now the last one has gone 10 his
well earned rest."-Chicago Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
Got stuck In the Chimney.

Nrw CASTLE, Pa. Dec. .s.-Sampson
Getholtz. n slippery Rock township farm
err. thought to surprise his family by slid
Ing down the old-fa>hioned chimney and
imper~onating santa Claus. He made the
descent all right until Inc reached the cen
ter Of the chimney. where he stuck fast.
Getholtz yelled for aid. Membcrs Of the
family did not recognize his smothcrcd
voicp and ran from the house terror strick-
en-. Neighbors were summoned and after
much diffNuity Getholtz made himself
known. The chimney was torn down level
with the roof. N roIr was lowered. and by
the united efforts of three men Getholtz
was pulled out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
MAY De A BREAD FAMINE.


Hitter War Bctwees Baksss ssa TAesr
Empi"ycrs Inossess.
CHICAGO. pec. THE strike AZ tiakcrs
secmsNikely to stir upa bitter war between
the employers and employees. Ostensibly
the only question involved isas to keeping
more men in employment than rome of the
shois need by working them In relays.
but, according to the strikers story. q
movement has been started by the Baker,
association To first bsemk up all shop or.
Ennisstions and then attack the unions.
There Il also lively contest On hand BE-
tween the big and small bakeries.
Up to date the tcmblc h confined to
what are known ~ the German bakeries
run by ticisslcr 4 Jungc. Schweinfurth
Bro-., on the south side, and William
schmitt and Henry Piper ON the north
side. Their employees brloug to lnternn-
tional Bread Makers union No. 2, and
Cake Bakers and Coufcctioncrs' union No.
~, having n combined membership II
about oVo One hundred and forty aru
now out on strike a mas~mccting of the
strikers wa> held nj which committees
wrrc appointed To carry an the contest In
various dircctions. A committee of twelve,
empowered tn hire six buggics, will follow
the delivery wagons Of the four shops
named. and try to induce every dealer
they supply to stop taking their product,
using the argument that IL il no longer Of
union make. The union has withdrawn
its la'el- from thc product Of these four
plncv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
Coior-d burglar Killed.

CHICAGO. Inc. s..-At q o'clock in the
morning an unknown cclorcd mnn was
shot and killed while carrying goods from
Henry Evans, one OF the pruprictors, who
opens the store for business each morning.
saw the burglar escnping through the rear
entrance with m armful If clothing. He
called upon the thief To- stop. hut no attcn-
ton was paid To the warming A. the
colured man started to run Evans fired
with good effect. The man was taken tn
the Proyiient hospital where he died a
few hour later. The body was removed To
the county morgue, aud an inquest will IN
bold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
asne Mrrr Ncrru lsnrhe,l.

SAVANNAH. TIA. 1hc. ga special to
The Morning New. from Bainbrider, Ga.
says: \ big negro named Calvin Thomas
entered the premises II Mr.. Sellers, Bapt-
ist minister residing in the upper portion
OF this county. near Cairo, and outraged
Mrs. Sellers after giving her heating
Four negroes were taken bcforc her and
she recognized the last one n Thomas
lie was put in Jail and confessed. The
same night mob broke into the Jail and
sho; him full of lead. He will die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
DRIVEN ~ A CORPSE.
Expericucc oG = Ch,cmgoan He win Not
Ssssu FORGET.

tNprtrucc Ot . Chtcn9Uan He Will Not
soon Forget.
CHICAGO. DEC. 2..-1t IL the lot Of few
men to have nm experience such as came to
III. +. Mcdowell. He was driven five
blocks in n wagon by n corpse. About 9
o'clock in the afternoon John Smith. n
driver for Hcisler Il Jungc, bakers. had
made a delivery ut Twenty fourth and
State streets and complained there Of being
i'll. At his suggestion Mr.. Mcdowell en-
tered the wagon with him to assist In driv-
ing tn his home mt 43.5 Atlantic street.
smith picked up the reins and turned
south. He never spoke To Mcdowell and
the latter, mt Thirty-ninth and Rivcrton
avenue, wondering what caused the long
silence asked Smith how he felt. Smith
did not answer and, pressing the question
10y taking his arm, the assistant found
that the driver was dead. Heart disease
is supposed to have been the cause Of his
death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27

DENVER. Dec. 2s.-C;overnor Waite has
leccivcd from Iioke smith. secretary Of the
Interior. n letter in reply to one in which
be governor characterized the Maxwell
and grant as "honcycombcd with fraud"
secretary Smith calls attention to the fact
hat said fraud, II IL exists. has been put
l,cyond disturbance both by the action of
congress and the supreme court ~ the
I 'nited states, and that the interior depart
i,cnt has now nothing to do with the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
EXIT LOBENGULA.
The King OF the Matabe'es q
Dead Issue.
Ms PEOPLE TOT ALLY suBJueArED,

.,ma mis- kirgs,om Practically Ne 1.~eG~s
ca she wsp-Fsssi EPidsmie Am~sg
Caas,bsis Caused nv n Couple sf Geo.
easiwa wsr~hips- -Rw.s,m Cswt,sw~s pser
Prosecutions er the Jews - AssscAlses
Apsvm the Tvnv~tiwx Public.
CsrErowS, n. C., Dec. T.-Commis-
,ioncr Rhodcs arrived nj Palapye and an
nounccd that the aistahelcs wer entirvly
subjuratc,l and that King Lolwuguls does
rot intend To return 10 Bulowayo. Com
missioner Rhodes, accompanied nv Capsais
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. .s.-By the
death Of nm aunt In California Patrick Fitz-
gerald, formerly Of this city, has fallen
heir To- n fortune estimated mt Fl 800, OO He
WINS working here when last heard from,
but hi. present whereabouts arc unknown.
He has brothers and sisters In West Su-
pcrior. Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27

AsuLASp, Wis, lice. :s.-fr. O'Bricn, n
physician and brother III
sheriff O'Brien. lies at st. Josephs hospi-
tal severely burned While impcrsonat-
ina santa Claus the cotton batting on his
clothing caught fire from the tapcrs on the
I christmas tree, wrapping him in flames.
Nearly panic followed. O'IIricn former
la lived mt IuslcIrnsicncc. In.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
Chicago Live STOCK.
The lOeo0 0a9kee0.
oaAlH, S1c.

Whea1-0Oo.
Cosn-New. 3306c.
iI.y-T s|otly, 30; upland. seosio; slorsn.
&oQS7: haleA. 800.
straa, Se0$e.
R00DUCD.
nattes-=vsis 20 choice. ne; essaossy. see.
BgRs-gvUeA. 11c.
Po9Itsy-Chickras. dressed, &C.; tufheys. drees.
cd. isc; dHes. dresssd. Solve; geese, Soloc.
ynuR AID vDoUeADiB
Applss-el ooaSaso 2se b
R0ea1oeo-G05Oe.
O0jooe-s3c pse b.
Tumipo-GOe ~ b.
GxvI o9ocE.
Cstsle-OuteAsn pay for enn S~d sesesl
4Qt<e; esw0 - Sslssss. ~ eske calves
HeD-lxeSe
eheep-SNCoAke
Ceal .-0olt. iooilc; hage. Se.sa
vSo6-Cssa oA0e saWSa, oS.ee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
lsu,n Railway. aud l:.salllsl.<sl Wers.l.ep.

YOUNGSTOWN, o.. Dec. ss.-Chaunccy II
Andrews, multi-millionairc and foremost
business man in northeastern Ohio. died
yesterday. lie had built four rnilrvads and
established several large iron concerns dur
ing his active career. lie was one Of the
first partners in the Standard Oil com
pany aud widely known rs u iinancier and
industrial organizer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27

A switching engine ON the Consolidated
road crashed into the rear car Of a passen-
ger train at South Norwalk, Conn, wreck
ing the engine and the rear car of the train.
No one was hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
Woman A.,m,s,c,, 60 the Mar.

vALr.yeAiso. Ind. Dec. :7.-Miss Stella
Colby has been admitted to the lar by
Judge Gillctt at Crown Point. Miss Colby
IL the first woman in the state to take ad-
vantage of the rcccnt decision Of the In.
diana supreme court admitting her sex to
practice before Indiana courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New York Financial.

New YORK. Dec 60.
Money on call easy. offered at lGlIs per
cent. Prime mercantile paper jig e.5,s per
cent. sterling exchange dull with actual
business in bankers bills NJ &S6is iti,G,s for
demand and As.i.6 .sils for sixty days;
posted rates isS,sGass. Commercial bills
ss,a&sjia.
silver certificates COS hid no sales: bar ST.
yer, ~ Mexican dollars. j;i..
United states bonds. a. regular. 1l:ii: do Is
coupons, ia; do IS, ": Pacific Us VI u
lie.
New Yerk Grain and Produce.
New YORK. D.c. u
whcat-January. 66lsc; May. :O;ea.lIsc.
Rye--Sominai Corn-No. dull and firm:
January. S:49i:lpc: May. +.,4a&i,sc. Oats
NJ. nominal: track white state 3Jit NC:
track white western. Iid40c. Pork-Dull:
new ipcss. slS.5aIs5o family, sl5.OOgl5.so:
short clear, sl5.Jodl..!O. Lard-Eirm; prime
western steam ss.ij nominal
Chicago Grain and Produce.
CHICAGO. Dec ~
Following were the quotations On the
Board u Trade to-day: whcat-Deccmber.
oy~ned uisc, closed OU,rc; July, opened
e',sc. closed c,'sIc: May, opened G.,sc. closed
Gsssc. Coru-lleccmber, opened BAG. closed
3s,sc: January. opened IlSc, closed 3sasc: May,
opened 3-,ac, closed :sIac. Oats-Dccelnbcr,
opened :.ssc, closed :.7Ac: January. opened
-. closed Sc' may, Opened Ss.sc, closed
3rsc Pork-Januarv. opened sl:.ia closed
Sl:.J.,s; May. opened $l:..0. closed Si:.5::,S.
Lard-January, opened s..s5. closed e..:.,S-
rroducc: Butter - Fancy creamery, .sI<c
per ill.,; fancy dairy. :3G:jc; packing stock.
lGisc. Eggs-Frcsh stock. &c per dozen;
cold storage, l.dtl9c. Dress Poultry-Chick-
ems, GIxG.c per Ii; turkeys, 9a9Ifc; ducks
bdLl0c: geese, Sd9c. Potatoes - Burkanks,
tsgjsc per buslel: Hebrons: 5sGJGc; mixed
stock, 45d5:c sweet Potatoes - Illinois,
S:.5st:,.tO per barrel Cranberries-Cape Cod,
s6OG6.O Yer barrel Apples-s:.5O1 Per
barrel
Chicago Live stock.
CHICAGO. Dec. &C.
Live stock: The prices at the Union
Stock yards today ranged - follows:
Cattic-Receipts for Monday and Tuesday,
l0.ius slow aud dull outside Of few shippers
esWJhSOs On all other grades lower than Inst
week.
Hogs-Reccipts for the day, 1O,O0O: mar.
act generally lOc higher: rough. S5.O1aIaO5
mixed and packcrs s5..5t5.j0s prime heavy,
e5:<id5.s5: butcher weights. SS.sslSa&5s light
weights. e6aS6I5.5O.
Sheep and Lambs-Reccipts for the day,
l,oO: In fair demand and . trifie higher; tor
sbccp. $:.75s2se toy lAmbs. sA.aAoO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27

sawyer. his military secretary. left for
capetown. Major Forbes. Sclous and Eu-
tacc will return by easy stages to this
ilacc There Is no news &c Commander
Wilson. hut all the colonial officials arc
pnitlent that he Is safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-27

f)pooxLyx, n. r., Dec. 37.-Judgs Cul-
IN kas Owen hls aucision In H. AckAns
,IrcSksn cass. He eunnts him seay.