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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
THREE INDICTMENTS SIGNED.
Foreman Talbot Puts His Signature
TO Thenl-Renort This Morning.

Foreman Talbot, of the United States
grand jury, placed his official signature to
three of the indictments in the Indianapo-
lis National Bank case yesterday. The in
dictments were taken before the jury just
before it adjourned at o'clock. The other
indictments are yet incomplete, and the
clerks In the district attorneys office
worked until nearly midnight last night in
order that the documents might be ready
for the jury this morning. Albert f. We'll,
of Chicago, was before the jury yesterday
morning to testify regarding the relations
existing between Well & Co. of Chicago,
and the stranded bank. The firm had notes
aggregating $4,000 in the bank. Mr.. Wells
testimony, it is believed, has strength
ened the case against the bank officials.
AT the office of the district attorney yes
terday evening the impression was given
out that all the indictments would be re-
ported upon and the names of the indicted
persons placed in possession of the public
nv q O'clock this morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

vance sale Of seats for the respective en-
gagements will all begin this morning. At
the Grand Opera House, stuart Robson Will
present his sumptuous scenic revival OF
Shakspeare's "A Comedy of Errors" which
ne is giving scale of great elaboration
with special music and other necessary IN
cidentals. The two Dromios are played by
Mr. Robson and Giles Shine. At English's
the grotesque comedian, Ezra Kendall as
sisted by Arthur and Jennie Dunn, viii
appear in 1.-THE Substitute" Christmas mat
inee and evening.
The Park Theater's Christmas attraction
will be THE Romany Rye" with Frank
Losee in the leading role
For the holidays the Empire Theater will
offer the London Theater Speciality Com
panv said TO be one of the best vaudeville
shows going The engagement will COM
mence with a Christmas matinee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued. yesterday,
to Samuel u. Stewart and Katie f. Kelley,
Albert II. Strander and Sarah c. Gregory
William +. Mckay and Emily L. Muzzy.
William Hirt. jr., and Mollie Hogue, James
McClain and Nellie Bobbs, Harry w. Har-
rington and Rose Erwin, Ollie Kerr and
Mary Edith Glidewell, Andrew J. Snyder
and Alice NJ. Carver Elmer Dixon and AL
lie Henderson, Jacob Wise and Ida NJ
Burnes. George r.. Cossell and Katie
Joyce John Reinberg and Ida r. Mil
burn, Elmer Peterson and Frances l..
Mann, Edward G. Rumpler and Maud Ell
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

Judge Baker, of the federal court, has
confirmed the compromise made by the
Controller of the Currency with Mr.. r. +.
L. Peirce, one of the directors of the de-
funct bank Mr.. Peirce turns over all his
real property, his wife Joining in the deeds.
The following is the schedule of the realty
turned over by Mr.. PIERCE:
One-third interest in los lots in Avondale,
this valued at $7.533.
One-fOurth interest in eleven acres of
Eldridge land, this valued at $500.
One-half interest in four lots in Bismarck,
Oak, this valued at 5000
The Peirce homestead at Charlottesville.
valued at 81 600.
One-half interest in fifteen lots in Merid-
ian Place this valued at N4,902.
One-half interest in East Park, this val
ued at 1851.
One-eighth interest in land in Pennsyl-
vania, this valued at $1,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
SmaIIpox Mt Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 8.-There was a sad
triple funeral from the smallpox hospital
this afternoon The dead We're all of one
family. the children Of John Peterson, of
No. rs Townsend street. Two died last
night and the third this morning. The lit
tie collins were buried in one grave. There
were no mourners, the health officers
deming il unsafe for anyone to approach.
pOX cases. Measures are being taken TO
prevent the spread of the disease by al
most universal vaccination throughout the
city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
The Howard Case.

JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. 2O.-Only one wit
ness was examined by the defense in the
Howard case to-day. S. II. Conger, an ex-
tensive lumber dealer Of this city, who tes-
titled he had known the defendant nine
years, and that in his opinion the letters
sent out by Ledger, Doss ct al. were not in
his hand writing. The testimony will prob
ably close Saturday night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Death of a Pioneer Methodist.

Mrs. Sarah r. wilkins. widow of the late
Irwin :. Wilkins, died at the residence Of
her daughter. Mrs. II. l.. Elder, No. 23S
Ash street last night. She was seized with
the grip a week ago which developed into
pIeurisy. Mrs. Wilkins was born at Vim
cennes on Aug. !. 1872, and had been men,
Der of the Methodist Episcopal Church for
fifty-six years. Her membership at the
time OF her death was in the Cenfral-avenue
NJ. e. Church Two children, Mrs. Elder
will be taken to Nncennes Friday and the
funeral Will he held there Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
GIVEN BY NEWSBOYS
Pathetic Incident i'm the Work of
Gathering Funds for the Poor.
Many Generous Responses Received by
Commercial Club Committee
Yesterday.

A little boy giving the name of John
Gisler visited the Commercial Club relief
headquarters yesterday and deposited 81 in
the hands of Chairman Hanna, stating that
he and his brother George had made the
money selling papers, and wished TO give
1t to the suffering poor. The little fellow
received the thanks of the members of the
committee present, and left satisfied that his
little contribution was appreciated as much
as if it had been a much larger sum. The
contributions are coming in by every mail
and yesterday nearly $1,000 was realized.
Additional subscriptions were received as
ell
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
MiII1man Mertes Located.

milkman Mertes who was an important
prosecuting witness in the former Cough
lin trial, has been found in San Francisco
and will be brought back to testify in the
present trial of the case. Ex-Police
Captain Villiers, detective S. ]. Harch and
others testified to-day, but developed moth
ing
The finding of Mertes adds another dra-
matte incident to the trial. The part he
took in the former case had made the milk
man many enemies, and he left Chicago
broken In purse. In his wanderings he
reached San Francisco and as a waiter in
a beer garden there, he was recognized by
a former Chicago customer. Every effort
will be made to bring him back to testify
again
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Counties Making Settlements.

Several counties yesterday settled with
the State Auditor. Hendricks paid in
S2o.9io-Ss and drew out Sl4046.50. Randolph
PAID In Si,Zl2Sl and drew S15.96l "a, Rip
ley pald In xl209.90 and drew S6.5761S Pu-
IaSNl, $e,S3s drew S45U 81: NermiliiOn.
I4,Sos -. drew &,205; Shelby, 81. SO 3d.
drew SlGSllN; Orange. SsS16.si. drew S.-
72f-25; Whitley. &s.6S2. y, drew S9.f49OS and
Tippecanoe, $i5,362.69 and drew 81 4269C
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

American running over with patriotism.
The extraordinary haste of some leaders in
party has been equaled only by the
zeal of the English papers in commenting
the tariff revision now proposed. The APP
plause or kissing of an enemy, or business
competitor, should play no part in our
action, but ii must jar on the sensibilities
of the American merchant or manu-
facturer to be patroniZingly patted on the
back by English journals and tradesmen.
Did England ever favor anything that was
truly American or for the benefit OF Amer
can business men?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Grimes Dry Goods Company,s Affairs

w. T. Durbin, the assignee of the Rob
ert Grimes dry-goods house, Of Anderson,
Ind, met about twenty Of the largest cred
itors of the firm yesterday at the Denison
The meeting was called 10 try and effect
some sort of "A settlement by which this
well-known firm could resume business. No
definite conclusion was reached at this
meeting but indications point 10 the con-
summation OF arrangements in the near
future by which business will be continued
under the old management.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
If Is Sfran~a

That people suffering from Piles will endure
them for years or submit TO dangerous, pain
ful, cruel and expensive surgical operations,
when all the time there is a painless, certain
lasting cure. which gives instant relief and
costs but tritie. II is called the Pyramid Pile
Cure and can be found AT all drug stores. Any
druggist will get ii for you If you ask him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
The Rest Not Too Good for Hin.

New York sun
The Lady-what are you carrying 80
carefully, Colonel Blood?
The Colonel-Whiskey, ma'am- Old Roos-
ter whisky.
The Lady--Oh, that's bad Colonel, Very
badt
The Colonel-I shall be pleased 10 learn thu
brand you recommend. ma'am-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

NEW ORLEANS. Dee. 20.-The grounds
and arena building of the Crescent city
Athletic Club were to-day sold In accord
ance with the order OF the civil sheriff.
the building and grounds were sold for
$4,000 and the purchasers were the south
ern ImproXemenI ComnanY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Two Small Fires.

A defective flue in the house OF William
Shine at No. II Church street, caused
s. loss yesterday evening. a short time aft
erWards flames I'm the secondhand store
of Richard Cummings, at No. % Madison
avenue, originated from the same source
The loss was Sd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Cnirnnnn Turtles CInim.

Chairman futile. of the relief committee
of the unemployed. which disbanded week
ago, says that the Commercial Clubs en-
ployment bureau has been sending a 5 many
be had, and then scratching the names of
the ten off the list crediting them
with having found work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
His Sentence COMMITTED.

The sentence against Charles Mullen,
sixteen-year-old lad. of Randolph county,
who was sent 10 prison on conviction of at
tempted criminal assault, was committed to
imprisonment in the Reform School by the
Governor yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
MxEEE-mH1MUlE ! -uWruw
Otpifnnr~.

MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 20.-Col. z. Harrison
Cawker. one of Milwaukee's wealthiest citi-
zens, died suddenly, to-day, aged forty
eight He was the founder of Cawker City
Kan, and acquired his military title from
his connection with the militia of that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

The students, faculty and alumni OF the
Central College OF Physicians and Sur
geons were rendered an Informal reception.
last night, at the home OF Or. Joseph East
man Drs- Thomas Il. and Rilus Eastman
anu DIT Sutclife assisted In receiving the
guests. Tasteful decorations music ana a
delicate menu were not the least prominent
features OF the evenings entertafnment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Chased FoOtpads.

Sergeants MehoTd and kurtz gave chase
lest night TO three supposed footpads. The
officers met the men on Madison avenue
ard fired several shots at them in their
efforts To stop the supposed-to-be footpads,
but without avail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Richmond Clothing Manufactory.

The Adam II. Bartel Company, OF Rich
mond. Ind, incorporated yesterday. will
manufacture cotton and wooden clothing
The directors are Adam Bartel John NJ
Choate, Freeman +. Hatsley, +. w. Fled
deryOhn and j. T.. Bartel; capital stock
500
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The C,Itter of White Tec,b,

Beautifed by fragrant SOZODONT be-
hind a dark mustache. makes sad havoc
with the ladies and teeth thus impaired in
the mouth OF a pretty girl are fatal To the
peace Of bachelors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Suspicious Praise.


C4lCIHhdII Enquirer tJeln.l
The praise of an enemy. be IL a personal
a political or a business competitor. is al
ways ground for suspicion and embarrass-
ment. The unstinted approval of the Brit
ish press is not thing TO be coveted by AN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

A letter was received yesterday from the
Bickne Coal Company, of Bicknel Ind,
saying that the miners there at meeting
held on Dec. IS. decided to tender one days
work for the relief of the poor of Indian
apolis The output, 1t is estimated, would
be about 100 tons. The company offers to
deliver the coal free on board cars
The need is rapidly growing. The num-
Der of persons who are now cared for up TO
last night had increased to 979, as shown by
the records of the Charity Organization So
ciety. The increase yesterday numbered 120
persons There was quite a crowd most of
the day at the Commercial Club Building.
The impossiblity for securing work for any
great number of persons has reduced the
unemployed to the last extremity almost.
The increase in dependents who must have
that yesterday the number was nearly
double what it was the preceding week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Not Implicated.
Puck.

Judge-Was there no policeman about
when your stand was robbed?
Antonio--Oh va, plenta policeman: but
dew rob not much th.sa man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
NIincr To- he TnnneIeh-

DENVER. Col. Dec. 20.--Ihe latest 81
gantic mining enterprise to be under taken
In Colorado is the driving OF tunnel under
the Bitkin gold belt In Gunnisoa The tun-
mel Will cut the belt Of gold leo feet be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
WnIls pId HIs Besi.
Chicago Dispatch.

Chicago Dispatch.
Why criticise Minister Willis? Tie appear
TO have carried out everything he Was told
10 carry out except President Dole.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

meath the surface, and encounter such gold
producers as Monteviste, Toronto, Legal
Tender and others. 1t will also cut the sill
yer vein on which is located the Hindoo Sill
yer Basin. Jim Blaine and other properties
having ore carrying from 1000 TO 1900
ounces OF silver to the ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21

Use Browns Bronchial Troches Like all
really good things. they are initiated. The
genuine are sold only Ia boxes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
GENERAL WEATHER BULLETIN
Forecast for To-day.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2O.-For Ohio, In
diana and Illinois-Fair; warmer; southerly
winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
LoclI Observations.

ND ANAPULI' :, Dec. 70.
TAM 80. So 20 50 Calm lPtCloudyl 600
7P NJ 3O.I6l 81 50 South. lPtClOudyi 600
Maximum temperature. 30; minimum temper
ture, s. The following is q comparative state
ment OF the temperature and precipitation
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-03-04
AFRICAN IRoNMAsrERs.
How the Baiubaus Produce Results
From the Crude Material.

How the Baiubans Produce Results
From the Crude Material.
The Balubans. as natives OF the
Muansanyomma district of Central
Africa are styled. enjoy an excellent
local reputation as iron workers.
They find their crude material in tho
form Of bog iron ore on the surface
of the land. 1t rarely happens that
digging to any appreciable depth is
necessary. Their smelling furnaces
which are constructed of clay. are
from six to ten feet high from forty
to sixty inches in diameter AT the base
and conical in shape. The ore is
tipped into the furnace from above;
the charcoal on the other hand. is
introduced into basln-like side open
ings which also receive continuous
air blast while tho iron and Stag are
removed from the bottom OF the fur
mace about every eight or twelve
hours according to the degree OF
heat obtained.
The forge is a circular building.
some sixteen feet in diameter. with a
pointed roof and open sides. At a
distance it might be taken for park
band stand. In the center OF this hut
is the fire, which is maintained in
constant activity by means OF unique
pair of bellows which merit a
special description. They consist OF
block OF wood. generally twenty
inches long followed out and fitted
with funnel head made OF clay At
the lower end are two oriices over
which skins are stretched. Motion is
impaired to the instrument by the
action of two small rods The ham
mer is of solid iro7; the tongs are
marvels OF simplicity-to wit: bent
palm branch. An iron wedge driven
into a timber hole serves as an anvil.
The recollections OF the Balubaus
carry them back to the tina when
they wrought metals with stone tools
Some OF the natives are comparative.
~ artistic workers. Very fine a es.
tastefuIly lnlaid with copper. are pro.
duced. Strikes among these swarthy
artificers it should be noted. arc OF
comparative y rare occurrence, prob.
ably owing TO the fact that the NAL
contents invariably have their heads
Topped of and their skins placed on
one side for patching or in case OF
need entirely recovering tho afore.
said curious bellows
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-03-04
Why MAmmorAs FRozE.
Theory That tho siberian Fiateas
Heased Up on Them.

Theory That tho Siberian Plateau
Heased Up on Them.
In his book on Tho Mammoth and
tho Flood Mr., Howorth advances
now theory with regard TO tho re.
mains Of mammoths and other large
animals IN tho soil OF Siberia All
over this great plain. wherever tho
ground is frozen hard, are found
mnmmoths and other animals pro.
served very fresh. so that tho wolves
and bears can feed upon thoir ro-
maina
hose mammoths havo boon found
from tho eastern border clear 20 tho
Obi river. They hayo been found
under conditions which mako IL GER
tain Tint they could not have lived
unless tho surroundings ami climate
Ind Mt the mo they existed. been
entirely different from tho present
conditions. Tho remains OF tho plant
on which they fed are also found, and
southern contemporary shells are dis
covered with the remains. pointing to
climatic conditions which no longer
exist
MIR. Howorth believes that this
plateau Is one OF Tho most recent
features IN tho known physical goog.
rnphy OF the world and that It's rapid
elevation caused the tremendous
change OF climate which has enabled
tho bodies OF tho great beasts TO DO
preserved intact ms wo find thom. lie
says that unless these animals had
been frozen Immediately after they
died ana remained frozen to this day
they would certainly have docayed
and disappeared. A sugle Siberian
summer sun would have destroyed
them completely II is known that
further east the bones OF great animals
have boon found II. 900 feet above tho
sea unacr condltion@which Fnlconoy
declared to DO absolutely Incompatible
with their modo OF lilo.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-03-04
THE GENERAL ALWAYS COOL

stories OF Lord strathnairn when lie
Was Devastating Central India.
4 correspondent writing OF the late
most indolent lack ada seal, languid
person who ever dawdled along
Piccadilly.
When he was devastating Central
India winning the splendid victories
that immortalized his name. he was
so lazy that he could not be got 10
dictate the dispatches recording his
own triumphs.
Months elapsed before these docu.
ments could DO extracted from him.
and then they were brief and meagre
to the last degree.
One day. when Sir Hugh Rose he
was entertaining gallant company
to dinner during tho crisis OF the
mutiny.
With the utmost sang froid he was
delighting those near him with one
of his best anecdotes.
In the middle Of it his orderly enter:
ed and. after saluting exclaimed
We have captured 200 rebels sir.
To him the general turned and.
with that elegant courtesy OF manner
on which he prided himself serenely
replied
THANK you, sergeant"
But the man still remained.
Again lnterrupting his chief he
said: But what are we TO do with
them. sir?"
oh. !" replied Sir Hugh with a
soft smile, hang tenn, Of course.
and he resumed his anecdote. "a
In a little while Sir Hugh was
again interrupted in the middle OF an
other story by the sergeant who
came in and said Please. sir we We
hung the lot SIR
The general turned bowed slight
ly. and in the sweetest manner lispcd:
Thanks. sergeant very many
thanks and when went on with his
anecdote. as il nothing had happened.
This story came to the ears OF the
queen. and she was so angry that it
nearly cost Sir Hugh his peerage.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-03-04
MEN AND WOMEN.

Gen. Sheridan's sword which he a
said TO have used at Fort Yamhill
Oregon, IS reported to be in the pos.
session Of an Oregon Indian
Miss Eunicc Ross Davis. at Dcdham.
Mass, aged nincty-two years. Il
claimed TO be the only surviving mem.
Der Of the Womcn's Anti.Slavcry
society
Nathaniel $ Berry Of Bristol. n H..
is the oldest living ex-governor OF a
state in the United States II he sur.
wives until September /, 1896, he viii
be a ceutenarian.
Jesse Grant the youngest son Of the
general, who has been quite successful
in the mining business in California
has settled down with his family At
Piedmont In that state
Nine. Patti will only sign her name
for autograph collections at the ton Of
the page, no doubt fearing the danger
OF having testimonial for soap or
face powder written above Il.
Florence Nightingale, thu fnmoua
nurse is ~ years old. She takes her
baptismal name from the Italian eity
in which she was born. For fully
twenty years she has lived n life OF So.
clusion.
Tho Hebrew poet Dolit2ki, who VIVA
banished from Russia some time ago
Is resident of New York city. Even
in this country he desires TO engage n
the composition Of Hebrew poetry of
the ancient kind,
Among several hundred congratp.
latory messages received by Carl uol.
mcrding on his SEVENTEEN birthdnv
was ono from Prince Bismarck. which
was Us follows: Heartfelt GOOD
wishes But the FIRST seventy years
are the hest"
The duke Of Connaught. who win
receive $50, 900 as commandcr.in.ehicf
of the army, gets as much moro from
tho civil list MS royal duke, for acting
as colonel of several regiments. al ooe
Ills elder brother, duke Of Edtubnrgb
does even better.