The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-12

called in. because the holders were not en-
gagged in active newspaper Work, ana oo'
tanned their passes under false pretenses.
The work of compiling the official cata-
ployment of @ clerical force numbering
thirty people. twenty typewriters being In
constant use In the preparation OF TINS
work. Tho first edition was placed for
sale in the grounds on the first day OF May.
About the middle Of February the de-
partment sent to every newspaper listed In
the best newspaper directory publleheo
blank form of application for press tlckete,
requesting the managing edito. OF eacn
publication TO make known bis wants as to
press passes. Out OF total OF ten tDou-
sand sent originally, 1900 were returned.
and about two thousand more have been
furnished on personal application. these
were passed upon by Major Handy, who
had the oncrous duty of assembling TO each
publication the number OF passes IL Was en-.
titled to on the strength of it's circulation
and prominence.
Tonight the Princess and her party
dined at the w Washington Park Club with
Spanish Consul III. G. Chatfeld- Tay lor.
and the other members of the party left for
the park at $50, except Prince Antoine. who
returned to the hotel and followed In
separate equipaRe at O'Clock. The club
house had been finely decorated. the dining
room being banked with American Beauty
daises. Covers were laid for eighteen,
and an elegant feast was served.
TheP rincess and her party re,
turned late to the Palmer House and
rooms. little after midnight the lights
IN the Princess's boud0ir were extln-
guished. Eulalia had retired and was
seeking q nights rest to prepare her for
another visit to the fair tomorrow. Prince
Antoine this afternoon visited Buffalo
Bills Wild West show. He paid his money
at the gate like any other man who was
not possessed of q pass, and sat among the
crowd. he seemed to enjoy the show
greatly, the performance of the Indians
q special delight
This morning the Princess. attended by
all her suite, went to mass at ST. Marys
Church, on Wabash avenue. and tonight
she witnessed the fiery spectacles of "The
Siege Of SebastOpoL"
A startling disclosure was made last
evening when the priceless laces sent here
by Queen Margherita. Of Italy. were un-
packed. While the laces were being taken
out of their cases and each piece counted,
it was found that thirty pieces were miss
ing. Cablegrams were Immediately sent
to Rome apprising the Queen of her great
loss. for 1t seems. as Developments thus
far indicate. that the loss will not
fall upon the Exposition Company,
their bond not covering the safety of
the laces In transit. An effort was made to
keep the discovery secret. but customs
officers divulged the startling news These
rich possessions, out of reverence for the
memory of her countryman. the disooverer
TO send to Chicago for the fair. She sent o
trusted lady, the Countess Di Brazza. to
watch and guard her treasure, and the gov
ernment of the United States gave q bond
for $100 600 to guarantee their safe return
TO Italy. The coming of these laces has been
heralded as an event. and the feminine
population has been on the tip toe OF
expectation. When it became known that
they had arrived at the Woman's Building,
under the escort OF customs Inspectors
two men from the Italian consulate. the
Italian CONSUL himself and two of Captain
BOnheld's detectives, q crowd gathered at
the Italian pavilion to watch the unpack.
ing. After 1t was completed it became APP
element seemed to prevail in the booth
where the Countess, surrounded by cus-
toms officials. and guards. was taking from
wrappings the lacee. A customs inspector
informed a reporter that thirty pieces OF
lace were missing.
Director general Davis has issued an or
der that on and after to-day no exhibits or
constructive material will be allowed to
enter the grounds under any circumstances
If intended for display. The Director-Ren-
eral says all permanent exhibits are now in
place in all buildings, with one or two ex-
oeptlons.
Boys Will March Co Chicago.
CINCINNATI. June 1.-THE fifteen hun
dred mem bers of the boys brigade in this
city will march from hero to Chicago to
attend the worlds fair. They will go by
easy stages tenting ct night They will
march like q regular army aud will be
joined by other lads on the way. 1t is esti-
mated that on the finalday 35. 600 uniformed
boys of the order will march into Chicago.