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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17

The Journal notes with pleasure that its
recent appeals to local musicians to form
permanent organization for higher musical
culture are likely to lead to practical re-
suits. The movement for the organization
of an oratorio society has already evoked
degree of interest among local musicians
and patrons of music which leaves no doubt
that, under proper management, 1t can be
made successful and profitable We con-
graduate the friends OF musical culture
the prospect of this difficulty being
moved as, from the character of those en-
gagged in it, no doubt can be entertained
that the movement in that direction viii
succeed. For lack Of local organization
among musicians the extent and quality OF
vocal talent is not fairly realized by the
community, and the singers themselves lose
a benefit that comes from personal asSo
citation and united practice of their art.
Such an organization, being continuous and
under constant and regular training, has
many advantages over such body the
May festival chorus, which has an uncer
tain existence and but a brief period of
drill each year. An oratorio society, if
properly conducted, is likely to become
nucleus for great musical events, and.
at least. serves to encourage the growth Of
musical taste and talent. This has been the
history of all such organizations, as for
instance, the Apollo Club of Chicago, and
one needs only TO be fairly established here
TO proye it's value.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17

Two nights of last week the thermometer
registered from 10 to 40 degrees below zero
in different parts of New England. The
Oldest inhabitant was satisfied that the
climate is not changing much.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17

Mr.. YOumans, Of Michigan, is contesting
he was defeated by the lies of his op-
ponents. He was charged with being a
Catholic. which led many to vote against
him. If Mr.. Yeumans induces the House
can be unseated because he has been lied
about in the canvass. few Democrats will
sit in Congress hereafter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17

California is rejoicing extravagantly be-
cause it is now sending brain food TO Bos-
ton. By brain food 1T means goldfish which
are now being shipped from the Pacific
oOoct IN the Huh
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17

1t is said to the credit of the delegates
TO the convention of the Federation of Labor
that many Of them are opposed to the resolu-
tons approving the pardon of the Anarch-
fists by Governor Altgeld. AS the matter
was entirely foreign to the purpose OF the
organization. the resolution will be regarded
as declaration in favor of sustaining vio-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17
Too Much for Him.

at thought Belle was to marry the Ken
lucky colonel"
NO; the engagement is off, She asked
him to drink her health in glass of ice
water
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
More Information.

Tommy-Paw. why does parrots live so
long?
Mr.. Figg-To give them time to repent,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17
Still Within the Limit.

Mrs Jason-You air about as low down
as man can get, L reckon
Hungry Higgins-Lord, no! One of us fell
lers got to be the Populist Governor OF
Kansas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
SIXTEEN PAGES

General Master Workman Sovereign wants
In this city would be glad to have more.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-17

few months ago. when Mrs. Cyrus w.
Field, jr., announced to her friends that
she was going to restore her husbands
fallen fortunes by engaging in the millinery
business, she received much praise from
the New York press. The Jenkinses fol-
lowed her about, interviewed her in re-
gard to her plans wrote admiringly Of her
pluck and enterprise, and called her a mo
bic woman" The extent of the free adver-
Using she received led to the belief among
outside observers that woman who could
so skillfully work the New York papers
must have a business ability that would in
sure success in her new enterprise. This
turns out TO have been an erroneous i'm
preston, for now, just in the midst of the
fashionable season - and being a society
woman, Mrs. Field catered only TO the
fashionable circles-comes the announce
ment that she has applied for receiver
for her establishment. According to her
statement, she started out with the assur-
ance from her partner that the profits on
her investment would exceed so per cent.
This wicked partner was a man, and, wom-
anlike, she trusted him only to discover
that although her trade has been good, the
profits have somehow not materialiZed, and
that the accounts were in a badly mixed
condition. Consequently, she wants a re-
ceiver in order that she may know where
she Is "at." There is but one moral to this
tale. Wicked partner or not, no woman or
man can safely operate business in which
they have served no apprenticeship. Each
calling has its own intricacies that are only
to be understood by experience, and
woman who goes into business with no
more knowledge of its complications than
society women usually have is almost fore
ordained to failure, since her ignorance Of
commercial methods. is likely to be more
dense than that ofSayTnan who is almost
sure to have had some business training.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18

Old papers for sale at 20 cents hundred
at DISPATCH office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
THE NEW MEDICAL COLLEGE.
The Contract Let Yesterday for Remodel
ling the Building.

The contract for altering the Lancaster
house for occupancy by the College Of
Physicians and Surgeons was awarded
Yesterday to Mr. @. II. Langford by the
building Committee, composed OF Drs.
Thomas j. Moore chairman, IL. III. Iay-
Tor. and J. A. White.
The lower floor on the right as you en-
ter Is to be converted into the general di-
dactic lecture-room. The wing of the
house il to be elevated several feet, and IN
this part of the building, on the second
floor there will be constructed splendid
leoture-room for chemistry, anatomy. and
physiology. The first story OF the wing
will be devoted TO dentistry. the second to
pathology, and other special departments
of the college will be in the second and
third stories of the main building.
Everything Is TO be fitted up inthe most
approved, modern style. The contractor
binds himself to turn over the building
complete on or before the 18th of Septem-
Der.
The institution will open on the Sd day
of October under the most favorable aus
pices. The secretary of tho college re-
ports q large number OF applications
already filed for matriculation. The com
munIty, the State. and our sister southern
States are 10 be congratulated upon the
establishment Of such an institution IN
our midst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
AN ALLEGED INSULT.
MAT. LlNKeNHOKER is ASKED TO
APOLOGIES TO MISS STEPTOE.
lie Refuses aud Is Probably Fatally
Beaten by DIR. Overwhelmingly
and Ofise Buildings Consumed.
Especial telegram % tho pIspatc.l.l

ROANOKE. Va. August Information
was received hero TODAY of terrible
affair at Amsterdam, small townin Bote-
tourt county twelve miles north of this
city. yesterday evening. As Mat. Linken-
hoker was passing the residence OF DR.. j,
II. Bower he was called upon by the latter
10 apologize for an insult alleged to have
been offered to Miss Steptoe. young lady
OF Bedford county visiting DR.. Bowyer's
family. This Linkenhoker refused TO do
aud invited the Doctor into tho street 10
settle the matter.
TERRIBLE ASSAULT.
DR. Bower picked no au axe-handle
and struck Linkeuhoker some fearful
blows. knocking him down. fracturlng his
skull. and breaking his thigh. ne also
bruised and cut his face badly with his
fists after knocking him down. When heard
from to-day Linkenhoker was uncon-
scleus ana Is not expected TO live. He IS
about 80 wears old. DR.. Bower Is GO. Both
men are wilowers. DR.. Bower has been
arrested.
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
The frame laboratory of the West End
furnace was DESTROYED by fire this after
noon. and the large brick two-story Office
building Quilted, involving loss on c2'0VO,
which Is covered by insurance. The hre
was caused by au explosion OF gasoline.
small boy employed on the laboratory was
injured, but not dangerously.
SYSTEMATIC RoBBER.
John Henry Kidd (colored) was arraigned
in the Police Court to-day on the charge OF
systematically stealing wagon-loads OF lum-
Der from builders in this city and dIspoSlna
of it at cheap rates aud easy terms 90
other negroes. He was sent on 70 the
grand Jury. lie has already seryed, one
term IN the penitentlary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
Nam street between Fifteenth and Seven

Main street between Fifteenth aud Seven
teenth, $3.50: Daniel II. Mahony and
wife to Annie g.. wife Of q. q. Ryan, 33h
feet on south side Floyd avenue between
Plum and Lombardy streets, 1888; Ann
Mccarthy to III. A. McCurdy, s2A feet on
Seventeenth street southeast corner Fair
field. 1000.
Henrico: Jennie l.. Blair's trustee TO j.
r. Hall. 20 feet on south side of Winder
street near Sumpter. LOO; same to John
w. Miller, 20 feet on same near same,
~, 200; same to w. t. Smoot, 20 feet on
same near Gates. 81 1875; w. II. Cowardin,
special commissioner, TO Prison, Associa-
ton of Virginia, interest In IL lots near
Laurel station, ESQ; Cowardin. Crump a
Sands, special commissioners, TO same,
931l acres near Laurel station. $1,000
Charles Selden's trustee TO p. L. Hunt. 60
feet on west side OF Washington street
near Winder, S2Gl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
sou.h Pennsylvania Failures.


HuNrrNGToN, Pa. August 1.-The Ma
tionaI Bank Of South Pennsylvania, at
Hyndmanu. Bedford county, closed its
doors to-day. The bank was operated by
John X. and George b. White. who owned
1850 Of the stock. Besides tins they ope-
rated four large tannerles located ut
Hyndmann. Dry Run. and Mann's Choice,
winch were also forced TO close down.
The firm was largely interested in the
Amazon Steamship Company, plying be.
tween New York and South America and
they owned q majority of the stock in
the Everett Electric-Light and Water
Company. The firm experienced run on
the bank about two weeks ago. which Is
said TO have precipltated the failure. The
liabilities are estimated at S350,00O. with
assets at S450.00O.
BY the shutting down of the steam tan
nenes over 200 men are thrown out Of EN-
plOyment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
STEALING MELONS,
a PORTSMOUTH, NEGRO CAUGHT IN
TIE ACT AND BADLY SHOT.
Competent Engineers Pronounced the
Broken a. q ID. Bridge safs-Newiy-
Welded Coup,es-othes Notes.
rsn..inl ,nlorram 70 thn nisna,ch.l


NoRroLK. August i7.--on w. ID. Bid
Foods farm. on the Western Branch. last
night q negro from Portsmouth named
Abraham Clinton was caught stealing
watcrmelons and was shot by the man on
watch and seriously wounded. tho load
from the gun taking effect in the night
thigh and in the arm. The wounded man
was brought 70 Portsmouth and placed IN
the county jail for treatment by the Jaii
physician. It seems that the melon ana
Yoastinc-ear patches on the western
Branch have been Systematically ropoon
BY thieves and the farmers have hau 10 re-
sort 20 the shotgun as remedy
NOT KILLED.
james $. Lowe, railroad, conductor
from the West, reported killed 10 tho AZ
lant,c and panyille railroad disaster, IS
among the Inst of injured. The broken
bridge AT Milton was pronounced by COM
uefont engineers "a showing no signs OF
weakness. was believed 10 be safe, ana IT
was intended 70 make use OF 1t for another
year.
The United States Court Will be engaged
on Tuesday ~ the trial Of suit against
The Richmond and DanyilIe railroad.
J1NEs--ALLES.
Nr J. Ware Jones OF hliadclpni1, ana
Mss MAY Allen. daughter OF Mr.. W. T..
Alton. Of this city. were ulitcd IN mar
Tiarc AT s.. Pants church last evening by
Kev. \. =. Lloyd, and left Tor the Worlds
Far.
Gcucral-Secrctarv James p. Atkinson.
of the Raleigh Young Mems Christian As
socjalon. and his bride. formerly Miss
Nora ". king. Of that city. are at the At
lanflc Hotel on their honeymoon. Mr..
Atkinson is from Portsmouth and re-
moved o. North Carolina two years ago.
Burglars continue at work III the Bran
bleton section.
Inc large barrel-factory in Berkeley hes
sbut down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
WADE GOES FREE.
lie Is Not Sent On for Shooting Ma
honey-Otber Cases Heard.

1t evidently is not crowd of politi-
ticians nor of lovers OF politics that nils
the Police-Court room every morning
while the Justice aXpounds justice and
equity to the wicked citizens. The same
motley mob was on hand yesterday, and
there was about the usual interest IN the
proceedings.
charged with feonIously shooting and
wounding Nike Mahoney, an freshman,
was examined Ii was clearly proved that
the shooting was in self-detence, and the
accused was discharged.
Fnless Williams, charged with recklessly
driving his team on the street and run
ming over and lnjurlng Ro. III. jackson,
An attachment was issued tor Susie kel-
sey (coloredl. who IS wanted for assault
ing and attempting TO cut Emma Spurlock
with a razor.
The case OF Robert Lee Thomas (colored).
charged with being fugitive from justice
from Louisa county. was postponed until
the 22d instant III order that the authorl-
ties from that county may be heard from.
1t Is SAID that Thomas Is charged with the
larceny of $500 from some one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
Bedford City's brilliant German.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
BEDFORD CITY, Va, August l7.-Hotel
Bedford. which under itSactive Richmond
management, is one of the completest and
most elegant resorts IN the State was
brilliant last night with the german given
bv the management To Its guests, the city
dancers and visitors from the Blue Ridge,
IynchbuTg, and Roanoke. | say brilliant
adylsedly, tor with the new and perfect
current OF electric-lights, the merry
dancers, the splendid floor, and the good
music by the Curcio's Italian band, no
thing was wanting TO make the occasion
an ideal one.
The following couples danced: Miss
Jett Howard. OF Savannah. Ga, with Mr..
John NJ. CLAYTON: Miss Sioussat, of Wash
ineton. ID. c.. with Mr. z. NJ. Cabeil;
Miss Matte Clark. Of Danville, with Mr..
DuVal Adams. OF Lynchburg; Miss Ellen
Davis, Of Petersburg, with MIR. David
Dunlop, of Petersburg Miss McAlpin, OF
Savannah, with Mr. C. n. Otey Miss
Stewart. of Savannah, with Mr.. D. L.
hhamate. of Lynchburg Miss AcA,pln'
Ger. OF Savannah; Miss Louisa Tay-
lor, Of Blue Ridge, with Mr. T..
~. Brlghtwell Miss KathleDe Taylor. OF
Blue Rldge. with Mr.. Jesse Burks; Miss
MINNIE Nichols with Dr. A. Is. CLAYTON
Miss Corinne Nichols with Mr.. @. l..
MOsby; Miss May Campbell with MI.
Robert Clayton. OF Richmond; Miss Kate
Goodman, of Richmond. with MIR. W. 7.
Rogers Miss JAMIE Howard. OF Richmond,
with Mr.. NJ. Griffin Miss Gladys Kelsey
with Mr.. W. Griffin; Miss Cora Blamire
with SIR. II. Z. Mosby Miss Maggie Kasey
with MIR. W. T. Vaughan.
The stays were Messrs. Paul Bargamin,
danes Goodman. and Black. of Richmond;
John Ot/y. OF Lynchburg, aud A. ID. Mos
~, III. y. Brightwcll. z. X. Arthur. G. A.
Moore. aud d. r. Parr, Jr.. Of your city,
Among the spectators were Mrs Louis
H. BLAIR, Mrs. /. Z. Remit. Mrs. Withers
and daughter. Mrs. Goodman and daugh-
Ter. Of Richmond; Mrs. and Miss Pstter-
son. Mrs. Taylor and daughter. Of Peters
burg: Mrs, SIoussat. OF Washington;
and Miss Ellen Wood. Of New York. and
Alr. and Mrs Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. John 3.
Turks MIR. ana Mrs John Il. Goode. Mr..
ana Mrs }. Lawrence Campbell, OF this
city.
iAght refreshments were served during
The course of the evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
r,,,, c,,a,r ana Miss Bette Hawke. Mr..

Ehza Godd,n. aud Miss Bette Hawks, Mr..
Aylett w. Goddin, CT. Goddin, Mr.. X.
W. Haw. Jr.. Mr.. }. Q. Haw., Mr.: l.. Il.
Taylor. Mr.. w. y. TAYLOR. Mr.. Beverly
the Inst two OF Montgomery county. There
were Others present whose names were
not learned. Mrs. Hudson has splendid
piano. and the occasion was greatly en-
iivened by Miss hnsley's excellent play
ing and singing. being assisted in the lat
Ter yerv effectively by some OF the gentle
men. This lady is what may very safely
TOO called great beauty. Her manner of
meeting u stranger. besides putting him
perfectly at ease. fills him brimful OF adj
nIralion.
Mrs. Hudson and her daughter, Mrs.
Claudia NJ. Bsw, now living in Richmond.
are old friends noted for their kindness
and hospitality, and the generous spread
OF yiands Of all sorts did ample justice to
her fame as an hostess.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
INTEREST IN THE CONVENTION.
fetersburgcIs United on Democratic Con-
troi-uotei Robbea and An EScape.

PetersburgcIs United on Democratic Con-
troi-ao,ei Robbed and an Escape.
Correspondence % tho Ricnmone DisDatch.]
PETERSBURG. VA, August 17.-lnterest IN
the proceedings of the great Democratic
Convention of Virginia Supplanted every
thing else here today. even the great
financial question now absorbing so much
attention. The Democrats of PetersDurg'
white they nly tie divided Oh other mat
ters of general interest, are united on the
one SURPRISING question OF Democratic
control and in support OF the nominees Oh
the peoples representatives IN convention
assembled. and when the fight comes on
they will not be found laggard IN the race
for victory.
BOLD ROBBERY.
A. an early hour this morning the cash
register at the Southern Hotel was broken
open and robbed of its money contents 10
the amount of some dollars. The bar was
also VISITED and several bottles OF hne
clAret ana other articles were taken,
ESCAPE OF THIEF.
Officer Chandler this morning arrested
negro named John Lewis, charged with
larceny. When near the sta,lon-house TO
which the officer was carrying his prisoner
the latter broke away ana Ned Tor ms
liberty. He was chased over into Chester
he!d county, where, owing TO his superior
speed, he made good hIs escape.
The city has purchased OF citizen OF
Chesterfield county two powerful horses
of 800. pound weight each for use with
the new Arrow truck. 1T is understood
that the price paid was $3.50. 1he horses
were delivered Inst night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
SHU MAKER ASSIGNS.
WILD FREAKS OF A DRUNKEN NEGRO
CARNAGE DRIVER.
Work Not Suspended on the Park Hotel
Victims of the A. and ID. Wrock-Edi-
tor Mackenzie stu Unconscious.

fcorrespondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
RALEIGH, n. c.. August H.-Shumsker,
the, station agent who shot his wife Satur-
day. has made an assignment. He has
been trying to explain his conduct ever
since he became sober.
A negro driver hero lost his head over
the excursion yesterday, got drunk. went
TO the stables of his employer and took II
drive in the best carriage he could find.
The horse ran away, breaking the carriage
and iniurine himself. After this the negro
tried TO fight everything in sight. lie us
IN the statlon-house this morning.
Mr.. James s. Atkinson, secretary OF the
Young Mems Christian Association here,
was married TO Miss Nora King, OF TINS
nlace. yesterday. They are now OF Old
Point.
AN ERROR.
Somehow n report got abroad here that
work on tho new Park Hotel was suspend
ed. This Is an error. The laborers are
now at work on the Interior. The plaster
ers are at work now, and after them Will
come the frescoers and painters. The
house is beng completed as rapidly as
possible.
George B. Elan, who was killed in the
wreck on the Atlantic and Danyille road
yesterday. was well known here. He had
done business in Henderson before going
to Durham. II is said that Mrs. Girsch.
injured in the same wreck, was at one time
a resident of this place.
Adjutant- General Cameron, Quarter
naster-G General Haneil. Pryate-Secretary
Telfair. and Colonel William Grimes are
in Charlotte attending she encampment OF
the Third and Fourth regiments,
The roof is being put on the addition TO
the Agricultural building here.
IMPROVEMENTS.
That well-known hostelry. the Yarbo-
rough House. IS making interior improve.
ments.
The posters for tho horse-breeders' meet
ing next week are out at last. The track
has been greatly improved and Is now IN
excellent order.
Editor j. w. Mackenzie, of the Sails.
| bury Wdtchmdn. who took an overdose oil
laudanum Monday night, is reported rs
| lfti
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
wesr-RlcHMoNO CONFERENCE.
The Nineteen District Charges Make Good
D., Suutoos and Sarnops

The Nineteen District Charges Make Good
Repoits-S-rviccs and Sermons.
correspondence ~ tho Richmond Dispatch.l
APPLE GROW, LOUISA COUNTY, VA, Au-
gust 1.-The regular annual district con-
erence Of The West-kchmoDd District
met at this pace to-day. There were not
so many present at the oUening exercises
as was expected. but the delegates are
gradually coming in. and 1t is hoped by
tomorrow there will be large dele9a-
ton on hand. Among the prominent min-
listers present are Rev. Drs. Alexander q.
Brown, Paul Whitehead, X. \. Sledd. W.
+. Judkns, and others. The opening ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev. DR.. Paul
Whitehead, of the Richmond District. DR..
Brown. the presiding officer of the con-
ference. then organized the body and
opened the business In the usual mastery
manner. The nineteen charges IN the dis
trict, one after another. then presented
report, which proved Cf great interest,
and as whole wero considered oncour-
aging.
The opening sermon. in the absence OF
Rev. Mr.. Wilson. was preached by Or.
W. T.. Judkins and showed great care in
preparation, was full OF thought. and was
delivered with clearness and force.
Another fine sermon was preached IN the
afternoon by Rev. !. Il. Griffith, which
made a fine impression. The conference
Is growing more SPIRITED as 1t advances,
and all are looking and praying for great
blessing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
MONTGOMERY BANK AFFAIRS.
A Plan for the Resumption of Morris n
Co. Apparently Agreeable.
fRv teiaCranh IN tho DIspatchI

MONTGOMERY. Ala. August H.-An ad-
iourned meeting of the deposltors of the
Josiah Morris Bank was held this morning
TO hear the report of the committee ap-
pointed Monday TO investigate the condl-
ton of the bank and TO formulate plan
for its resumption. The committee re,
ported total assets Of S3,3jl,4SS, total
liabilities of @1,6il. 2Ss. and allowance for
possible sbrinkage from. present market
value Of assets. %5l4 $40, leaving, at con.
servative estimate. nearly two dollars OF
gllt-e1ged assets for every dollar of liabili;;
ties. The committee also recommended
the reassignlnent of the assets by the as
signecs TO the owners Of the bank, with a
provision for the payment of deposits IN
quarterly sums beginning February 1, 1891.
without any interest until that time and
with per cent. interest after that date.
No opposition to the plan was offered,
though hundreds of depositors were pres
ent. At the close of the meeting the de-
positors crowded forward 10 sign their
agreement to the plan and the indications
are that all will do it with practical unanl-