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Spotted Fever Epidemic Feared.

ELwooD. Ind. April 1.-THE fear Of an
epidemic of spotted fever in this city is in
creasing. number of cases have been re-
ported in the last few days. aud also sew
eral deaths have resulted therefrom. The
physicians are powerless to prevent fatal
results in most of cases. The victims In
most cases take suddenly Ill and In few
hours become unconscious.
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Suicide of n Maniac.

Special to the Indianapolis JoarnaL
LAPORTE. Ind. April 1T. A. Andrews,
O prominent citizen of Ravenswood, lilo
committed suicide this afternoon at the
Chicago Ssnitarium. in this city by blow
ing off his head with dopbIe-barreled
shotgun. He placed the mnzzle In bis
month and pulled the trigger with his tOe
The suicide had been troubled with
melancbolia and had been under DR.. Gray's
care for about three months.
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marshal. District of Delaware; Robert A. Poole,
postmaster nj Cieburne. Tex: ID. e.. Browne,
collector for the district OF Montana and Idaho;
j. W. Clark postmaster at Ripley, Tenn; John
A Dyson, postmaster at Washington. Ca, and
" M. b. Pearson, postmaster at Nacogdoches,
Iannan TO be marshsl for the district of
Delaware. Mr.. Lannan was nominated
Tor this Office Saturday. but. owing 10 the
objection of Senator Higgins, il went over
Tor one day under the rule. and confirma-
tion was made impossible by the final adj
Journment of the Senate
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Mlchivrn Town Irnrni.r.

DETROIT. April IRA brief telephone
message. received at ! \. NJ, from Ply
mouth, Mich. about twenty-five miles
west of here. states that a block of build
ines has burned, and that the entire town
was compelled TO leave the telephone eX-
change then. as the fire was burning II and
nothing could be learned. Engines have
been sent from here. Plymouth is u town
of two thousand Inhabitants.
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CHICAGO. April 17.-"Deacon" Lewis Fl.
Bisbee il made the defendant in three suits
begun to-day In the Superior Court by
Robert Seaman. who sues To recover 1925,
600. Seaman Ia wealthy iron merchant of
New York. and he claims TO have advanced
this money TO the. Deacon on JOINT ac-
ccupt and 70 be- unable TO secure an ac-
counting. Mr.. Bisbee is q well-kn0wn
lawyer of this city.
BrFFALo. n. Y. April 17.-GeorGe w.
Smith ~ Sons. lumber dealers at No. 1920
Clinton street. also under the firm name of
the Niagara Manufacturing Company, and
also under the name of the Vincent Cycle
Manufacturing Company. bicycle manu-
facturers Nos. 13 and 10 Gull street. made
an assignment to-day for the benefit of
creditors. Liabilities. 100000; assets I'M
known.
MILWAUKEE, April 1.-THE coal yards
and docks of the Lehigh 81 Franklin Coal
Company. of Illinois. have been seized by
the sheriff on attachments aggregating
$3.50
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Charged with Theft.

Special 70 the 1ndianapons J0urnaL
WARSAW. Ind, April 17.-William Hoov-
er who has been in the employ of Stephen
Halsted for some time, came to town with
the family on Saturday. On arriving he
separated himself from the party and re-
turned to the farm house, which he entered
and stole numerous articles among them
being watch and chain and purse con-
taining considerable cash. He returned to
Warsaw. imbibed freely of intoxicants.
traded the watch. and was getting ready 10
leave town when the officers arrested him.
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GENERAL WEATHER BULLETIN.


WASHINGTON. April 16.-For Indiana and
Illinois-Occasional local rains; southerly
to easterly winds; warmer.
For Ohio-Occasional rains; winds be-
coming southeasterly; slightly warmer.
except in north western portion.
For the West and Northwest-Warmer
weather, with local showers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18
suicide Rather Than Disgrace.

HUNTINGTON. Ind, April 17.-Isaac Rob-
erts, young farmer. went to the woods
and shot out his brains with rifle. He
had entered into deal with a stranger.
several DAYS ago. for bundle of green
goods. Roberts paid some cash and gave
his note for the rest of the amount. He
was informed that his scheme had been
discovered and that detective was after
him. This worried him until he took his
life To AVOID arrest and imprisonment.
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Quest. Vision of Wealth,

CHICAGO, April 17.-George Quest. the
oid-time baseball player. of this city. is
building hopes of being another Monte
Cristo. From brother. Albion Quest, in
Allegheny City. Pa. he has received word
that almost compet e proof has been OBJ
tanned that their family are heirs to an I'M
mense estate in Germany. said TO be val
ued at $40. 100000 Mr.. Quest IS at present
clerk In a gas Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18
Carebro-spinai Meningitis.

Special TO The Indianapolis Journal
ELKHART, Ind, April 1z-This city Is IN
dergoing a serious run of cerebro-spinal
meningitis. Three deaths have occurred
from that cause within few days. Three
members of one family are down with il.
The local Board of Health is taking steps
in the matter. as the disease is regarded
conta gious and almost invariably fatal
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Assignment of - Town.

MIDDLEsBoRo. Ky. April 1.-THE cred
itors of the town OF Cumberland Gap have
filed petition in chancery, asking that o
receiver be appointed to wind upi affairs.
The bill is what is known as q general
creditors bill. The proceedings are some
what novel. being perhaps the first instance
where town has been compelled To assign.
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WIN Admit the Horn-Blower..

NEW YORK. April ia morning paper
of the Musical Mutual Protective Union.
the one hundred German musicians now
on their way to this country as passengers
aboard the steamer Trave will not be de-
barred from landing. This is Secretary
Cariisle's decision. and it was given on
Friday, but not made public. 1t was
learned to-day through a reliable source.
and letter was shown in which the decis-
ion was set forth.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL TUESDAY APRIL IS, 1898

their hopes were vain. After giving them
the whole rope the city Republican COM
mittee called convention by distributing
hand bills late in the afternoon. and by
o'clock Saturday nighthad the certificates
of nomination in the Clerks hands. The
result will be a continuation OF Republican
city government
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LONDON. April ls.-In leader concern
ing the decision of Judge Kicks in the case
of the Ann Arbor boycott. the Daily
Chronicle says THE Toledo decision
gives great stimulus to railway nationali-
cation. The American railway monopolists,
anxious to escape the scylla of working
ingmen's dictation. have fallen into the
Chary bdis of public control, for the decis-
ION can be defended only on the principle
that the railways are practically public
property.
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Moxemenr. Of ,trn,ner..

from New York.
HAvRr. April 17.-Arrived: La Bretsnge.
from New York.
NEW YORK. April 17.-Arrived: Devonis.
from Glasgow.
LIZARD. April 17.-Psssed: -Gellert from
Nav York
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z. r. Vickery. employed at a felloe and
wagon-stock factory at North Manchester.
yesterday contributed q finger TO q buzz
saw.
William L. Stone. one OF the old residents
of Wabash died sunday night of pneumo.
with Masonic honors.
John White. young man living with his
father four miles north of Wabash, died of
blood poisoning. Last month he went to
Gas City to work, and cut his foot with an
adze.
At Warsaw. on Sunday. o stranger I'M
hitched horse from q rack and drove ont
of town. where he evidently had in wait
ing another horse. for the animal, which
was attached to q buggy. returned homo
without its harness. and no traces can DO
found OF the buggy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18

Railway Union. the new organization of
railway employees: Eugene V. Debs presi-
dent: u. w. Howard. first vice president;
w. 5. Missmer second vice president; :.
Kelliher, secretary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18
Death OF .. Defauirine Cashier.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. April IL. - John
Sobardt. the defauiting cashier of the Me-
chanics' Savings Bank and Trust Company.
died tonight, about 8 o'clock. from con-
gestion of the brain. He had been uncon-
scious since 2 o'clock this afternoon. The
bank made an assignment ct 2 o'clock this
morning for the benefit of its creditors.
with James 4. Pryor assignee. The
nominal assets are placed at about 5000
and the liabilities at $3.50 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18
Murdered with Cigarettes.

Special TO the IndianaroiIs Jonrnal.
ELKHART. Ind. April 17.-John NJ. Coch-
ran. Young man of this city. died las:
night and it Is believed that death came
from cigarette smoking. Several other
young men are In precarious condition
from the same cause aud the matter is at.
tracing public attention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18

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miserable to women, are cured by it. It's
powerful, invigorating tonic, and a soothing
and strengthening nervine purely vege-
table, perfectly harmless. For alterations,
displacements, bearing-down sensations, un-
natural discharges everything that's known
as a female complain" its a positive
remedy.
It's the only one that's guaranteed to give
satisfaction IN erery case. It costs you moth
ing, unless it helps you. You can afford to
try it, on these terms Can you afford to
neglect it2
A remedy thu does cure is one that can be
guaranteed That's what the proprietors Of
Favoritc Prescription think If il fails to
benefit or cure, in any case for which it's
recommended, they'll refund the money. No
other medicine for women is sold on such
liberal terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18

Special TO the Indianapolis Juurna.
DANA. Ind. April 17.-During severe
storm here yesterday the Baptist church
was struck by lightning and badly dam
aged. The spire and bslfry were nearly
torn down. the walls ana roof shattered
and much of the furniture split up and
damaged.
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Tile Ne,o York Store.
Established 1851

Ladies whose desire is cor
rect footwear are never so
sure of getting it as when
they buy Edwin c. Burt's
fine Shoes. We are exclus-
i've selling agents in Indian
apolis.
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American Railway Union Officers.
CHICAGO. April 1.-THE following off,
GERS were to-day elected By tho American
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Local Weather Report.
Time. Bar. Their. K. III. Wind. Weather PYcc.
IA. VI. 30.24l IS 60 West. Clear. O.O2
7P.M. 30.1Sl SO 40 West. Cloudy. 600

Maximum temperature. 90: minimum temper
ature, 40. The following Is a comparative state
ment of the temperature and precipitation for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18
WARRANTS FOR CoUNCILMEN.

Six Members of the New Albany Body in
Trouble for breaking q Quorum.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY. Ind. April 17.-Warrants
were sworn ont o-night against six men,
bers of the Common Council-Bir, Ziegel-.
bauer. Msthes. Newhouse Sloemer and
Wolfe charging them with absenting
themselves from O meeting for the pur-
pose of breaking q quorum and OBJ
structing legislation. This unprece-
denied course here is the result
of quarrel among the memb crs of the
Council. The business of the BODY is
dominated by q caucus of seven mem bers,
and one of these. Edward Wolfe. has be-
come disgruntied because the other SIX
would not act with him aud remove Will
ham Merkes chief of the fire department.
against whom he has q personal spite. The
five members who are not IN the caucus are
operating with Wolfe and failed TO appear
ut the meeting tonight hence the war
rants for their arrest. The absentees could
not ne found, hut Mayor Brocker will pro-
cefd against them Tomorrow The ofiense
IL punishable with o fine of not less than
SlC0 nor more than s.. coo.
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Art Glass-EastmaD. schleioher & Lee
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Special 20 the 1ndianaooIis Jonrnl-
NEW CASTLE, Ind. April 17.-Last week
the local Democracy was in a ecstasy of
delight over what was thought would
prove a huge joke on the Republicans. but
since Saturday night the laugh is on the
other side. Republicans some time ago
called q city convention for this week. but
after wards. upon investigation. found that
the nominations would have to be made
not later than last Saturday. The Democrats
were aware of that fact. too. and FIR dry
night had a secret caucus and nomina mated u
full city ticket Saturday they were crazy
with delight over tho promised falling in to
tho trap Of the Republican majority. but
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18

WAsHINGToy. April 1z.-When the Senate
adjourned Saturday there remained upon
the executive calendar seven nominations
that were Enacted upon. TWAS at first
thought there was only one. but q careful
Examination OF the calendar shows six
rsore Nominations which failed to receive
action. The adjournment nnllifies all of
them. but there 10 nothing to prevent the
PRESIDENT appointing them again In recess
These seven nominations were as follows:
Benjamfq Lenthier. OF Massachusetts. consul
- ehorbrone; HeWson Z. Lannoa- United State
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a tcondn's aim
Is to look her best
but she'll never
reach it without
perfect health.
For perfect
health, take DIR.
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. All
<ba functional ~
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-13

Mr.. McPhsetrrs's Paper Makes an Argu-
ment for Work Among Them.
, Tue division which considered the work
among non-English speaking young men
net IN the parlors of the Y. NJ. G.. a. Hall.
MIR. Henry Wieland. of ST. Louis. was
made chairman. and Mr. Claus Olandt one
of theinternational secretaries, was select
ed "a secretary. The paper presented was
written hy Mr.. McPheeters. ex-president of
the association. but he being unable to be
present. il was read by MIR. Olandt It
called attention 10 the blessings that had
accompanied the work among Germans in
associations IN the past ten years, and urged
that the feid could be much better covered
by making the work accessory 10 the regn-
lar work than by attempting To establish
separate associations for members of this
race. The figures show that the work has
been successful wherever tried. The Ger
mans have been found anxious 10 enjoy
religious privileges OF America as ITS liber-
Ties. and TINA make good American citi-
gems. The Giscussion of the paper was pro-
tracfsd by Us taking n deeply spiritual
turn. - silng ont "a number of prayers. Rob-
ert WIpdensats member of the internn-
tlossl committee was present.
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th funavailability of such proceedings as
1t was always done at the expense of other
or1anlZatidns.
here Was strong argument for sending
missionarirs into lumber camps TO do such
work. but IL met some objections. Ii was
claimed that she contributions paid for the
labor. Ii was decided, however. that such
work was legitimate W ben by Its prosecu-
tlSn no other work Was neglected. The
IL ain QuestIQn that arose after this discus-
Eion was To- which was more Important.
She development of existing associations
OF rhe organization of Dew ones. The vote
favored the former.
Ar. T.. Nj. Copeland. of Manitoba, talked
about the work III small towns. It was
found profitable TO hold young mems meet
iDgs. aud thereby get e few young men
present for instructions. It also
found good plan TO band several ltt-
tle towns together into QUO parish. and
TO educate pastors TO consider it a part of
their work. the sumo as foreign missions.
etc. The pastors would tben il was
thought. d-putize men 20 do the work.
The conference ended with an informal
discussion on How Best TO secure Funds"
led by GeoreeA. Hail.
Down stairs a short conference was held
later by delegates on boys work. The
Importance of Boys Work In Associa-
tions' Was discussed by General Secretary
Abbott. the other delegates participating.
The field as - already canvagsed by the
Headquarters OF the associations was con-
sidered most profitable and expedionL
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-13

President Coulter Talks in an Interesting
Way About Extensions
A conference for members and officers of
State and provincial committees was held
in Roberts Park Church. yesterday after
noon. ct o'clock. Mr.. Waite. of Arkansas.
led In prayer after an opening hymn.
President John NJ. Coulter. of the State
University. opened the meeting with
talk on The Field of State Work. Its Linn
ITS and Possibilities" lie said he had often
wondered what the duties of the state COM
inittce were. lie deduced. however. that
It ought 10 organize local work rather than
do il. The matter should be pressed con-
finually. The one main purpose was so to
organize everywhere that the pressure OF
all tbe field should be continual. and not
spasmodio. line should be drawn
between the field and the work. The state
committee should not be top-heavy. but
should grow with the work rather than
prscede 10, theoretically. There was no
limit be said. 20 the possibilities OF state
work. The colleges should be centers that.
In time. might knit the state into net OF
enthusiasm. so that the whole State would
be for Christ.
The question arose as 10 whether or not IT
was legitimate 10 conduct evangelical work
not the object.
Sir. George A Hall. OF New York. who Is
old IN the work. settled 10 by tsstIiyIng to
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-13
CANNOT BE INTIMlDATED
H0osier Patriots Still Hang About Wash
ington Despite Cleveland's Order.
Three We're Bold Enough. Yesterday. to Beard
the President in Hi, Den-Nsw Workers
Charged with Intriguing in Nicaragua.
UNDAUSTED HOLSTERS.

Can't Keep Away from the Pie Counter.
Notwithstanding Contrary Euies.
Special the indianapolis JourntL
WASHINGTON, May l2.-There is quite a
Democratic colony from Frankfort In the
city, incidentally taking in the sights and
scenes, but concretely keeping a weather.
eye on party places Col. w. g. Morris.
ex- postmaster, one of the veterans of the
Potomac army, could be persuaded. if the
"exn rule was waived, to take up the cares
of most any office. Capt. ID. Z. Allen ar-
rived this afternoon. VIII X. White 10 tho
Republican baiance-wheel of this trio.
1t is now thought if Indiana gets an invi-
tation TO the PIE counter In the Treasury
Department. Judge Avery will be chosen.
Messrs. White. Morris and Avery called at
the White House this morning.
DR.. Pitzer, of Upton. Is In danger of
losing his residence. so tenaciously does he
cling TO Washington. waiting at Cleve-
lands pie counter. The Doctor has no par
ticular preference, but Will take any POSI-
tion with salary. The dead-letter office
would gladden. the Doctors heart. but there
are several Georgia oolonels lined up ahead
of him. Five weeks of weary waiting have
not exhausted PitZers patience, whatever
effect IT may have on his patients.
There is q quiet rnmor that Governor
Matthews is biIled for Washington this
week. The Terre Haute oollectorship is
being pounded so by the hungry and thirsty
outside the ring, aud with such effect
robust fear exists that Mr.. Cleveland NAV.
in a tantrum of Independence. land 1t out
side the lap of Judge Joshua jump. Samuel
Ralston. of Lebanon. will at least get
honorable mention in the race. Governor
Matthews has already crossed his legs
under the White Honse mahogany in the
interest OF his old Vermillion county chnm.
and Will saw and cord wood until Judge
Jump is anchored TO the salary list.
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-13

kinds of drawings. artistic. architectural.
mechanical. geometrical. carriags drafting.
electrical. etc. Among the places sending
largest exhibits are Brooklyn. New York,
DAYTON. ringfieId. O.. and Montreal
Three hundred and ten of the l.400 associA-
fions are engaged in the work. employ ing zoo
teachers. paying them on On average ~ O
lesson The classes enroll twenty thou-
sand young men. The work 10 practical, as
at several places the work employed its
the student Tor the local industries at such
places.
Some exquisite designs are submitted.
One notably is a beautiful work of the
seven candlesticks. done by o gravedigger
of Montreal
Very complete systems of bookkeeping
are presented. A fine display of arcbitec-
turaI drawings is sent by the Harlem
branch in New York. The Trst association
10 complete the course in manual training
is the springfield tO.l branch, which shows
specimens of work in wood and metal.
i his exhibit. from Its practical standpoint.
has created interest among the delegates.
who are planning already for similar work
for the coming year.
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-13

Addressed BY L. M~sser. OF Chicago. who
Has Good Ideas
At the Second Presby yterian Church, In
the afternoon. Nh. l.. Messer. of Chicago.
addressed the division upon the subjects of
:. eaders of BibieClasses. etc. and Personal
Work" Iio brotght out that the leader
should be a man fell OF Christ's spirit one
with the earnestrese and burning desire
fo- the souls of otlrrs that marked the life
OF Christ on earthand his tirst followers.
he dwelt upon toe special responsibility
Of the associatioL IN personal work.
Personal work shpuId be the strongest
factor In the highest WORK of the
association. The frt is. hs said. II Is a
potent power least Tsed. There is too much
de drpendeBce upon religious meetings. which
are attended By few. .Gnd are not potent 10
reach the individual. Nofhing short of
veli-Organized persOial work will result in
success IN the association. The speaker
approved the plan OF delegating personal
work, hrst. because young men tail TO
Recognize ITS vaine; ald second. because
they are dniident; andthird, because much
of the undirected works. unsatisfactory.