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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
Trying to Scale the Purse.

Thomas ORourke, DixOn's manager, who
received a telegraphic acceptance from
Johnny Griffin to fight Dixon for o bet OF
$40. 900 and q purse of s1O. 600. offered by the
Coney Island Club night before last. re-
ceived word lasr night that the club men.
toned was trying to "huke out" OF it's
offer, and was trying to con- promise on
So, 500. Mr.. O'Rourke said that he had
already accepted the original offer made
by the club. and that he proposed to hold
them to it. He said that he would not let
his man fight for a cent less than was
originally offered. and that 1t would be that
amount or no match.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
GaAND-FiELD's MINsTRELs

GRAND-FlELD MINISTRIES.
Al G. Fields Minstrels held the boards at
the Grand last night. and gave a
meritorious minstrel performance. Frank
E. McNish. Tommy Dounelly and AL Field
kept fun going. McNish, in his "Silence
and Fun" and Joe Z. Lewis. the apodal
wonder, were commendable features with.
in themselves. AS an old negro, AL Field
has few equals; he has their funny sayings
down fine. and seldom fails to keep the
audience laughing. Clayton and Jenkins
an d their trained mule Jasper form another
amusing combination. The performance
will be repeated tonight.
NOTES.
Edwin Arden will conclude a successful
engagement in Eagles Nest" at the Park
tonight. Next weeks attractions at this
house will be the musical comedy, "Mugg's
LANDING" q popular piece. with Leona
There is q demand for seats for the per-
formauces of Denman Thorn psOn's beauti-
full play. THE Old Homestead" at the
Grand the first part OF next week. Among
the many things which gave The old
Homestead" such popularity when here
two years ago were the musical features
play. but coming in naturally and belong
The double quartet that W as with them be-
fore is still OF the features of the play.
In scenic elaboration and picturesqueness
the production of Sardou's Cleopatra"
which Fanny Davenport will give NJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
: gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers AID cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YORx, M
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
Otto Milier's Injury,

Otto Miller, of the railway mail service.
running between this city and Cleveland.
was compelled to retire from his work on
account of an injury received at the Union
Station several days since. While at work
in his car at 8 o'clock in the morning, an
N gine backed into 1t with great force,
throwing a lamp over. The chimney broke
and one large piece fell Oh Mlller's hand,
cutting q deep and heavy gash. The wound
was bound up and the plucky clerk kept HE
car until yesterday. when he had to ask to
be temporarily relieved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
Personal. Local and Genera, Notes.

j. A. Barnard. general manager OF the
Peoria a Eastern. leaves this afternoon for
she East. TO be absent three or four days.
1t is stated that T.. L. Lord. late superin-
tendent of motive power of the Big Four,
has been offered u similar position on the
Illinois Central.
The report OF the Interstate-commerce
Commission will show that there are now
In operation in the United States los, 4e2
miles OF steam railways.
The Boston journal says that the best
feature with President Corbin, in conneo-
tion with his presidency of the New York
a. New England road, was placing /. ID.
Barton, formerly of the l.. B. X W., in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08

English's all next week, is said TO excel
anything of the kind evcr before attempted
on the American stage. Miss Davenport,
who is an actress of unusual powers. has
made q more profound impression In
CLEOPATRA" han in any other play in
which she nae yet Appeared. The play
follows the historical lines as far as con.
sistent with ramatic effectiveness Mel
bourne Mcdowell plays Mark Anthony.
and there are nineteen speaking parts In
the cast, besides nearly q hundred auxilia-
riea.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
MIR. Harris and the Reading.

A dispatch from Philadelphia runs thus:
The Reading contest Is over. Harris has
agreed to accept the presidency. The peo-
pie now in control are expected to cut Into
the 500. COO. Geo of securities. Stocks of
leased lines were lower to-day on the prob
ably unfounded fear that rentals Will be
reduced" Another dispatch from Phila-
delphIa states that John W Der Welsh.
whose interests In Reading affairs are prac-
tically identical with that of the Drexels,
said that no name other than that of Mr..
Harris has been seriously considered by
the Reading board. Mr.. Welsh intimated
thai there was no doubt Of Harris's selec-
tion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08

LADIES who have husbands. and ladies
who are willing to have husbands. will
forget all their troubles. such as husbands
present or prospective. by attending the
minstrel matinee at the Grand to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
The Dividend win Be Paid.

An Eastern financial paper publishes q
bear article on the C., c., &. IL Sc. L.. and
closes by eaying it Is evident that the Big
Four will be unable to pay Its dividend on
the common stock. liz says the liz per
cent. dividend was paid in January, bnt
there does not seem TO be anything avail
able to pay the July dividend. Among
other things the article says: 1.-THE Big
-Four. like many other railroad companies,
needs money every year Cor additional
equipment and facilities. and. If the stock
was taken off the dividend list TOR q few
years and all the surplus expended on the
property. the company would be streDg 9Th
ened sufficiently to resume pay ments of
dividends on u more solid basis than here
tofore. The Big Four Is doing a big busi-
ness. but rates are on q profitable
basis, and the outlook for better rates Is
rather poor" The article as it appeared
IN the financial paper was shown TO q high
official of the Big Four. and he said the
dividend would toe paid as usual. unless
some unforeseen calamity came TO the
road
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
TO-Night's Wrestling Match.

Arrangements are complete for the wrest-
ling match which will take place at the
Empire Theater, tonight. at the close of
the regular performances. The men who
are to contest for the purse of $3.50, offered
by the management of the theater. are
Bert Walker. of Cincinnati. and Harry
Parker. of Iowa, and are the two men who
met in the city some time ago. in q Gr9oo-
Roman match. which Walker won. To-
nights match is to be at mixed styles. The
men will toss for the choice of the first
bout. il to be either catoh-as-catoh-can or
GraecO-Roman. the next bout will be the
other style and the man winning q bout In
the shortest time to have the choice of the
last and deciding one. Walker arrived In
the clty last night. and reports himself to
be in the best of condition. He expects to
win the match. Parker will arrive this
morning. Eaoh man will weigh in the
neighborhood of 140 pounds. ana they will
put mp o good exhibition. The curtain
will be rung up on the match at 10:45.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08

MADAM. here Is an article
Differences scarce n particle
'Twixt this tooth wash and famed Solo,"
Don't care for it, thanks. sir,
None with that one ranks. Sir.
Fact-and every BODY knows So"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
SPORT ON THE BALL FIELD
Coming Baseball Contests Between
Well.KnOwn League Aggregati0ns.
Fight To-Night's Wrestling Match
at the Empire Theater.

Monday and Tuesday afternoons at the
Ohio-street league grounds the League
teams of Cincinnati and st. Louis will give
Indianapolis an exhibition of baseba,: such
rs perhaps the residentso of the city will not
have many opportunities of seems at homo
this season. Each team contains q number
of old favorites on the diamond plat. and
the new faces to the Indianapolis public
are of players who have gained q national
reputation. The games will be called at 8
o'clock in the afternoon and the street rail.
way company will provide plenty of cars
both going and coming. The new pitching
rule which places the pitcher further away
from the batsman has served to make the
hitting much more frequent and 10 ado q
great deal of interest to the game. In fact
ell of the changes made in the playing
rules have ADDED zest to the game and
many are the predictions that the popu-
larity of the game. which has been on the
wane for a season or two. il about to rise to
Its old standard. If not TO exceed Ii.
The Louisville Deppens and the Club
baseball teams will GROSS bats at the
rounds at Lanham's road house east OF
the city this afternoon, for the first profess
sional game OF baseball in the city this
season. An interesting game is expected.
The DepDens have just returned from q
tour OF the Southern League clu bs. and sue
ceeded in more than holding their own In
company that has always been considered
fast, winning as many games AS they
have lost. There are a number OF we'll
known players In the team. among whom Is
Shreve. the old indianapolis pitcher. He
will officiate in Sundays game.
The Club is q newly organized team.
which includes the best of local talent, and
they have been hard at work getting in
condition for the last month. The grounds
at the road house have been greatly I'M
proved, new seats have been put in, and all
arrangements made for the comfort OF the
patrons that was possible. The following
is the batting order for to-day:
Louisville-Cline. c. f.; Beard, s. g.; Langfordt,
3b; Reeder, /. f.; Reccius, 2b; Davis, T. f.; Scha-
bel, c.; Gagen. D.; Brooks. 1b.
The Club-Fisher, 20; Waters, r. T.; F. Schaub,
c.; w. Sowders, lb; Il. Donovan, /. f.; r. Schaub,
3b; Holm gsworth, 8. g.; White, c. f.; j. Donovan
or SHEPHERD. 70.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08

The general managers of the lines be-
tween Chicago. st. Paul and Minneapolis
were in session the greater portion of yes
terday. at Chicago. considering the general
questions of time. and fast trains in par
ticuIar, between Chicago and the North
west. It was denied that the proposed
fast train On the Burlington, which is to
make It's frat trip Msy z. was in any way
responsible for the discussion, but if it was
not, il was the indirect source of inspira-
ton from which the discussion sprung.
The Wisconsin Central is. Of all the Bur-
lington's competitors. thelmost sensitive on
the question of that fast train. 1t has
made no threats. but it simply is not
pleased. The consideration on the subject
was not finished when the meeting ad-
journed until Monday. The remainder of
the day was taken up by questions of ter
ritory between Western Passenger Associ-
alton lines and the trsnsmlssOuri lines,
the work being. confined To relations on
through business. The new transmissOuri
committee is DESTROYS of taking final action
On all questions of all kinds arising from
their territory, and entire jurisdiction as
wall
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
RATES TO THE WORLDS FAIR
People Who Don't Care for Luxurious
Cars Can Ride in Cheap-Fare Trains.
Round-Trip Tickets Will Be Sold at Less Than
$S-Mr. Harris Almost Certain to Be
President McLe0d's Successor.

Last evening q remark was dropped in
the presence of Oscar Murray. vice presi-
dentof the Big Four lines. to the effect that
the public were disappointed at the high
rates which the Chicago snd Ohio River
Traffic lines had agreed upon-e12 for the
round trip from Cincinnati or Louisville to
Chicago. and IS for the round trip from In
disnspolis to Chicago being to much. Me-.
Murray that there would be
plenty of cheap fare trains run TO accom-
mOdate all who do not wish to travel in the
gone TO heavy expense to get fine trains,
and ne thought the rates agreed upon we're
none too high for people who wished to
ride on fast trains and the finest equip
ments, and these rates applied to such
trains. Without doubt" he said. "trains
with ordinary equipment will be run at
one fare for the round trip"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
DAY OF STRIKES OVER"

London, Sept. 25.-John Burns, the
labor leader, speaking at Battersea,
said that at the Belfast trades union
congress all sections of the congress
agreed that the day of strikes was
over. The money Of the unions, he
stated. must not be spent in strikes.
Mr. Burns denounced the starting OF
public works us help for the unem-
ployed, claiming that the remedies were
the abolition of over time, eight hours
for days work, the abolition Of the
contract system and forbidding the en-
ployment of children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
SIX DAYS FOR PRINTERS.
Typographical Union Netoes the Five
Day System.

Typographical Union Netoes the Five
Day System.
Chicago, Sept. 27.-The six-day rule
has been readdopted by Chicago Ty-
biographical union, No. IL. Some time
ago the union decided that, on account
of the hard times, certain members
should work five days only, so that the
unemployed might be afforded IN OPP
portunity to earn livelihood. The
scheme, however, worked poorly. Print
ers from all over the United States be-
gan crowding into town. Many of the
newcomers were incompetent; many
others were too lazy to work. ~
course the worthy and capable worked
when thay had Il chance. But they
were in the minority, The majority
preferred to draw an allowance Of y
per week from the unions treasury.
The tive-day plan would have been
continued in operation for some time,
doubtless, despite it's unsatisfactory
results, were 1t not for the fact that the
International Typographical union, on
appeal, decided that the local union
transcribed it's powers in limiting
weekly ''hands" to five days week.
And so the whole scheme has fallen
to the ground.
Secretary McAvoy says that the
money collected from members who
worked six days while the limit was
five w. not be returned. Those who
were assessed and who paid In the
wages of the extra day will be forced
to pocket the loss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06

much a matter of surprise that thu
load has gone into the hands of re-
ceivers as that the action should be
taken so soon after the companies had.
obtained control of their lines.
The receivers have already taken for
mai possession of the road and an ordeRy
that will be formally issued tomorrow
was promulgated today to Ill employ
es notifying them that they would be
retained in their present positions
Receiver Whitcomb stated this morn
ing that no definite action would b
taken in matters pertaining to the road
until the return OF Mr.. Morris from St.
Paul.
The following appointments have
been made: ,
w. II. Hancock, general paymaster
and cashier.
William Shimwell, general auditor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
FARMERS GOOD LUCK.
Gold Vein Twelve Feet Thick Found on
j. Strom'S Farm.

Appleton, Wis, Sept. CIV. Potter.
OF Penokee, a mining expert represent
ing the La Pointe Iron company, Of
Cleveland, has been examining the re-
cent find of gold and iron on the farm
of j. Strom, near Hortonville.
The gold quartz deposit is twelve
feet thick and lies twenty four feet be-
low the surface and shows $40 worth.
OF gold to the ton. The vein of iron
is at depth of 80 feet, is "A feet thick
and shows 81 percent. of iron
Potter estimates that it can be mined
for $125 a ton, which is so cents less
than the average mine on the Gogebio
range. The find is thought to be very
rich. An offer to purchase has been
made by the La Pointe Company to
Strom but he has not yet accepted.
If the deal is closed a shaft will be
opened at once
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
DEN OF COUNTERFEITERS
Staten Island Police Secure $1,000, OO(
in Bogus Bills.

Staten Island Police Secure $1,OOO,OOO
in Bogus Bills
New York, Sept. 27.-An extensive
counterfeiting plant was raided at Liv
ingston, Staten Island, and Angelic
Delnoco and his alleged wife were ar
rested. The police secured over ST.
100000 in counterfeit bills.
There were four in the gang alto
gether, two men and two women. Be
fore State Commissioner Bellows, of
Brooklyn, today, Delnoco was held in
$1,000, and the woman in $500 bail.
1t seems Delnoco is an expert en-
graver and had charge Of an extensive
plant in the Argentine Republic. He
entered into an arrangement with a
man named Perrin to make counter
feits of Argentine currency, and Perrin
feits of Argentine currency, and Perrin
for good American specie and bills.
Perrin weakened and gave informa-
ton to the police which led to the raid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
CENTRAL'S RELATIONS WITH THE
NORTHERN PACIFIC.

Milwaukee, Sept 2S.-In reply to the
question What effect, if any, will the
receivership Of the Wisconsin Central
lines have upon the Chicago Il North
ern Pacific company" President Alb
bot of the Wisconsin Central companies
gave today the following summary Of
the situation:
'"The Chicago & Northern Pacific is
merely the Northern Pacific railroad
company in disguise. The Chicago &
Northern Pacific lease was made with
the sole purpose of having the North
ern Pacific railroad company as tenant.
The Wisconsin Central companies never
had a particle of beneficial interest in
the Chicago & Northern Pacific property
either as owner or tenant. This lease
shows ON it's face how completely it
was a Northern Pacific arrangement.
1.-THE interposition of the Wisconsin
Central company as original lessee
technically was intended to protect the
Wisconsin Central companies against
the Northern Pacific Railroad company
making it's own line to Chicago and
diverting its traffic from the Wisconsin
Central lines. This was the sole pur-
pose Of making the possession of the
Northern Pacific railroad Of these ter
minals subject to the Wisconsin Cen
trail right to enter if the Northern Pa
cific Railroad company broke the Gov
enants of the Wisconsin Central lease"
Mr.. Abbot showed in a quite conclu-
sive manner that the Wisconsin Cen
trail companies are under no obliga-
tions to relieve the Northern Pacific
Railroad company Of it's burdens. The
Wisconsin Central receivership secures
for the benefit of Wisconsin Central
bonds and creditors the entire earnings
of the Wisconsin Central lines. 1t IS
certain that the great earnings of the
Wisconsin Central lines, which were
The very cream of the whole Northern
Pacific system, will be amply sufficient
to prevent any default upon Wisconsin
Central bonds and will be quite ade-
quate to pay in full at an cary date,
all other Wisconsin Central obligations.
The appointment. yof receivers for
the Wisconsin Central companies Is
the one topic discussed today in rail-
way and financial circles. 1t is not so
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
EMPEROR BACK HOME.

Berlin, Sept. 2.-Emperor William
returned from his visit to the Austrian
army maneuvers today, having tray
eled direct from Helsendorf in north
ern Austria, where he spent the great
er part of the day yesterday in deer
hunting on the Austrian emperor's
estate at that place. The German en-
press met the emperor at the station.
They affectionately embraced and
kissed each other.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
TO GUST THE RECEIVER.
Petition Filed in the Morning Mine


Petition Filed in the Morning Mine
Trouble.
Milwaukee, Sept. 2S.--Judge Austin
today, on the petition of Charles L.
Pfister and on affidavits Of Charles
Ouarles and John s. George, i'm the
case of H. August Llledke VS.. the Morn
ing Mining company, granted an order
to show cause Saturday, Sept. 30, why
the appointment Of w. ID. Gray as re-
ceiver of the company should not be
vacated and all proceedings discontin-
ued.
Collision in the appointment of a
receiver is alleged; also that the re-
ceiver pointed is an unfit person.
TO ISSUE BONDS.
Bernard Goldsmith proposes to issue
bonds to iquidate a claim of $4,000
against him held by the Marine bank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
HAYTI STIRRED UP.
Again Excited Over Rumors from the
United States.

New York, Sept. ga special to the
Herald from Port au Prince, Hayti,
says: The news that the United States
government intended to renew its eff
forts to secure Mole st. Nicholas for a
coaling station, and that the north
Atlantic squadron would likely stop
here on its way to southern waters,
has created a sensation. The widest
rumors are af1oat in the city and
throughout the republic Government
officials are guarded in their comments
upon the information.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
LAND OFFICES CONSOLIDATED.

washington, Sept. 27.-Replying to
a resolution Of inquiry concerning the
and consolidation Of
land offices in various western states,
the secretary Of the interior sent to
the senate a statement. Among the
land offices to be consolidated are those
at Wausau and Menasha. Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
RUSSELL RHNOMINATED.
Tells Massachusetts Democrats What
Must Be Done.

Boston, Sept. 27.-John e. Russell
was nominated for governor by the
democratic convention today, and
James b. Carroll for lieutenant COVER
nor, both by reclamation. In his speech
OF acceptance Gov. Russell urged the
necessity Of retaining the votes secured
from the republicans at the last cleo
ton if the ticket was to be elected.
The ticket was completed as follows:
Secretary Of state, J. w. Mcdonald:
attorney general, G. S. Little; auditor,
j. ID. Wheelright.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
CHIEF SWENIE BADLY HURT.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Chief D. ].
Swenie, of the Chicago fire department,
was badly injured last night while su
perintending the fight against a fire
in John Otis planning mill. A heavy
timber fell on him, breaking his right
leg and badly bruising him about the
body. Chief Swenie is one Of the best
known firemen in the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
CHICAGO BRIDGE FALLS.
Twelve People Fall With 1t and One
Is Killed.

Chicago, Sept. 27..-The temporary
bridge on South Halstead street, near
Fisher avenue, fell into the river this
afternoon, dragging down with it a
dozen people. One man was killed and
the remainder were rescued uninjured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
MINISTER TAYLOR VERY I'LL.

Madrid, Sept. 27.-Hannis Taylor.
American minister to Spain, has re-
turned to this city from San Sebastian,
where he spent his holidays. He was
quite i'll when he returned and is now
confined to his bed with an attack of
pneumonia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-10-06
PASTOR LEAVES GAINESVILLE.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Sept. 27.-Rev. w.
4. Brown, for thirteen years pastor of
the Presbyterian church in this city,
has resigned. He will make his home
in Beloit, where he has large property
interests. He was graduate Of Be-
lott college In 1866.