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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
"AS SHE Is RUN"
How the Hoke Smith Pension Machine
Grinds Out Business.

A reputable claim agent in this city made
application ten months ago for a pension
for a veteran. asking that the local board
of examiners go to his home to- make an
examination, as he was b~ed-ridden.
Three months after the claimant died.
The bureau was promptly notified, but no
notice was received of the reception either
of the letter or the application. Then an
application was made for the heirs. No no.
tice of the reception of this was received.
Sept. q, seven months after the death OF
the applicant, the first letter was received
from the bureau. 1t was a call for the
certificate of a reputable physician to es-
tablish the statement that the is
b~ed-ridden, and that 1t is necessary to send
the local board of examiners to his house.
The agent. thereupon, Informed the bureau
of the death of the applicant, seven months
before, and that an application was on file
for a pension for his heirs.
One of the days in the sweet ~by-and-by
the bureau mayelearn that the applicant Is
dead and that his poor widow has made
an application. Then she will probably be
required to satisfy the bureau that she had
never been divorced from the deceased and
that she did not marry him and raise a
family of children after the bed-ridden mar
made his application for a pension.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
w. C. Il. U. STATE CONVENTION.
Twenty-First Annual Session Begins
Here This Morning.

To-day begins the twenty-first annual
convention OF the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of the State In Roberts
Park Church. Delegates and members have
been arriving all week TO participate in
the exercises. Several hundred are ex-
pected, and accommodations have been
found for all. The sessions will begin at
$50 O'Clock. and there will be enough bust
ness and meetings 10 keep them till Tues
day noon. 1t is one of the most important
meetings this organization holds. and there
will be much busiress and many questions
TO come before the members. The local
officers expect several OF the officers Of the
National w. c. T.. u. Among them will
be Mrs Mary Woodbridge, corresponding
secretary: Miss Clara Parrish. the national
organizer for young women's work, ard
Mrs. katherine Lente Stevenson, national
superintendent OF the literature department.
OF the Worlds w. G. T. L.. the distin-
glnshed members will be Mrs. Charlton Ed
holm, superintendent of the press depart
ment- Mrs. l. ;. Rounds, who is the pres
ident OF the Illinois society, will also be
present. and others from different States.
Tie preliminary work Will be done to-day
and Tomorrow, and Sunday several Of the
women Will speak from the pulpits OF the
city. churches on the subject Of the work
or tie organization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
A CoLoRED PASTORS VIEWS.
Rev. j.. NJ. Morton Tells why the Negro
Should Vote Republican Ticket.

Rev. j. NJ. Morton Tells Why the Negro
Should Vote Republican Ticket.
Rev. j. NJ. Morton. pastor Of the Antioch
Baptist Church, colored, IS one of the
preachers who believes that sound Repub-
lican sentiments are essential to the fullest
enjoyment Of religion. He addressed Lin
coin Club No. 1 of the Third ward, and in
very emphatic words set forth the political
duties Of the colored people. With indig-
nation he denied that any colored man of
honesty and intelligence could be other than
a Republican-to do so was to forget the
past and surrender all claims to man.
hood. The Hamites.' he said, will go
with the party of Abraham Lincoln. The
tariff problem" he added, "is solved in
experience. Plenty to do and good wages
with the Mckinley bill; little to do and
poor wages with. the Democratic bill
doesn't that tell us how to vote? Can we
be so stupid as not to see that nigh pro-
party Is the colored mans party because
he's got nothing but what it has brought
him. We would be traitors to forget that
and help the Democrats, who kept us from
freedom and the ballot and the schools as
long as they could" Rev. Morton closed
his speech with an earnest appeal to his
brethren to stamp the old eagle Nov. g., n
thus inherit all the good things prepared
for them in the protection gospel Of the
Mckinley law.
The Antioch pastors speech was loudly
applauded by a large number of colored
men who were present. Elder Morton is
the preacher who said that every colored
the Grand Army, although he could not be
a member himself.
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Miss Julia Moore are the committee having
| the auterfainment In chaEge.

Miss Julia Moore are the mmit having
the entertainment in charge
Mrs. Frederick Fahnley and daughter
have issued invitations for a party Tnurs-
day evening. the 18th. in honor of the Miss
es Irwin and Miss Somer, friends or Miss
Fahnley while at school in New York
The Portfolio Club inaugurated its sea-
son with a social and musicale last even
ing at its clubrooms. The evening was spent
informally, discussing club affairs and In
listening 10 music by different members.
Light refreshments were also served
Mrs. James II. Winters entertained a
small party yesterday at luncheon for her
guest. Mrs. Rabbits. Of Springfield, ..
Among those present were Mrs. Henry,
MIS- MIS- Jiaaoe N mhr,news Mrs Nv ". J. McKee'
Mrs. W.. l.. Elder, Mrs. A. i. Narney and
Mrs. Morris Defrees.
Mrs. Edward Dean will be at home this
afternoon, from 8 to 6 o'clock, to nave he ef
London. England. The old friends OF Mrs;
Macmillan. formerly Miss Nellie Bells, OF
her. Mr.. and Mrs. Macmillan will leave
Saturday for Colorado.
UNION CITY WEDDINGS.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
UNION CITY, Ind, Oct. 4.-This after
noon, at the residence of DR.. William Com
mons, his niece, Miss Manta Weesner, one
of Union City's society women, and Mr..
Orda E. Green, a young attorney, were
married. The ceremony was performed at
3 o'clock by Rev. H. A Mcdonald. pastor
of the Presbyterian Church., assisted py
Rev. Nelson, of the M. Z. Church. Tney
left on the evening train for Cincinnati and
Louisville. This city Will be their future
home.
Brown, two prominent young people, were
married at the residence Of the bride s
mother at $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon, by
on the evening train for New York city,
and on their return will take up their
abode in this city.
M'CASLIN-CRAMER.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARTINSVILLE, Ind., Oct. AT the
home of j. r. Elliott, on North Main
street, last evening, Mr.. Elliotts niece, Miss
Lillian Cramer. and Ezra McCaslin. a
young farmer of Hopewell. Johnson county.
were married. Rev. II. j. Talbot, OF In
dianapolis, ofticiated. The brides cousin.
Miss Eva Cramer, attended her. Ira Hay
maker of Indianapolis, acted as groOms-
man. Only immediate friends and relatives
OWEN-DUKE.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO, Ind, Oct. AT IL o'clock
this morning the ceremony was performed
making husband and wife Prof. o. T.. Owen
and Miss May Duke at the residence Of the
brides parents. A. H.. and Mrs. Duke.
Rev. w. ID. Parr, OF the Mulberry-Street
Nj. E. Church. oficiated. The groom Is
business manager of the Kokomo Business
College, and formerly a resident Of Lima,
o. The bride is the second daughter of A.
Fl. Duke, councilman from the First ward.
HOPKINS-LEANEY
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART, Ind, Oct. 1.-THE wedding Of
Merton Hopkins and Miss Harriet N.
Leaney, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
7 90 NOV fank n1ooo of fha hnma Of the
brides parents this evening In the presence
of a large and fashionable assemblage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
NEPOTIC MIR. BYNUM
HIS MANNER OF GIVING HIS son A
GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT.
VIII cannon WAS Treated ShamefuIIy
In Order that Bynum's Son Might
Go to Annapolis.

A new story is being told concerning the
official life Of Congressman Bynum, in
which an apparently new piece Of treach-
cry on the part OF that gentleman is clearly
illustrated. In this instance an indianapolis
young man was the victim.
VIII Baanon. a student of Purdue Uni
versity. and son of George Bannon. of the
firm of Bannon & Co., wholesale and retail
notion dealers of indianapolis. last summer
attempted to enter the Naval Academy at
Annapolis. He passed successfully the rigid
examinations to which he was subjected
by the government, and after being for
mally installed in the school was deposed
through a trumped-up charge of physical
disability. Young Bannon Is twenty-five
years old, and possesses a splendid and APP
parently perfect physique. From youth he
has displayed a decided inclination for mil
itary tactics. and a year or more ago was
sent by his father to a private military
school at Lexington. Va. The young mans
purpose in entering the private school was
to prepare himself for the government
service. hoping to secure the appointment
to the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Last summer. when the annual exam
ination of applicants for the laval service
JCoiS hAI4O ihAaoC wi
NAL application from this district. He went
to Annapolis and was successful in his ex-
aminations. His per cent. was above 80 and
he was admitted to the academy. The
Young man began his duties in the prepar-
atory department, but had been in the
school but three days when he was sum-
moned before the officers In nina and
was told that he must submit to a special
physical examination. He made no objec-
ton to the unusual proceeding, and was
subjected to a second physical examina-
ton. The result may be anticipated.
Young Bannon was informed that he was
not physically perfect and could not hope
to continue in the academy. A few days
later the son of Congressman Bynum was
admitted to the school as the representa-
tive of the Seventh congressional district.
The father of the defrauded applicant made
no attempt to contest the matter and with
drew his son. The young man is now at
tending school at Purdue University. The
fact that he was dismissed after having
gone through the examinations successfully
and the son of the Seventh district Con-
gresham given his place throws at least a
color OF suspicion upon Mr.. Bynum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
BLAIR N A WITNESS.
A Negro Lawyer Tried for Contempt in
the Police Court.

Isidore Blair, a negro lawyer, was before
the Police Court yesterday on a charge OF
contempt, but acting Judge Norton was
compelled to discharge him under the I'M
usual feature of a Supreme Court decision
which allows a lawyer TO purge himself OF
contempt by making a denial OF the charges
against him and assuring the court that
he intended no disrespect.
Some time ago the police arrested Ma
poleon Baxter. living on the Michigan road,
FOR beating his wife, a white woman The
woman's cries had been heard by two po-
licemen In different parts Of the district.
Blair appeared for Baxter the next morn
ing in Police Court. Judge Stubs insisted
that the woman be brought before him, so
that he could determine the gravity of the
case. Blair promised to have her there the
next morning, if the case was continued.
She failed to appear on the following morn
ing. Blair explaining that she had failed to
the case continued, and, the woman not APP
pearing on the third day, the court set an
investigation and found that the woman
had been seen in Blair'S Office the day be-
fore. Officers were instructed to arrest
her, but she went TO Ohio, and the court de-
cided to await her return before proceed
ing with the case. She came back, was ar
rested. and on the stand swore that Blair
had locked her up in his office to prevent
the police from finding her. She also said
that Blair told her to get out of town,
claiming that If she failed TO appear he had
sufficient pull with the court to have her
husband released. Judge Stubs sent for
Blair and told him if the charges of the
woman were proven the Marion county bar
would have a representative in the work
house. Pierce Norton was appointed to
hear the case, but owing to the affidavit
fled he had no alternative but to discharge
Blair on the contempt charge.
A twelve-year-old white girl had been
found in Bakers house. and it was reported
that she had been fearfully abused by the
negroes who visited the place. An exam
ination showed that this was not true. The
child is "A sister TO RaXter,S wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
CONDEMNED A v
Building Inspector Finds a Scene Of
Squalor on California Street.

Building Inspector Pendergast yesterday
made an examination of the premises at 90
South California street. owned by III. d.
Pierce. He found a one-story frame as
dilapidated as any he has seen in many
years. Three rooms were crowded into the
space of one ordinary room. and in these
were living a man, wife and two children.
The inspector says the floor of the place
had rotted, and water was coming through
a roof of tongue-grooved flooring. The
glass In the windows was broken. and no.
where could be found a chimney The only
aperture for a stovepipe was in a broken
window. The tenants paid s. a month rent
for the miserable place, which the inspector
saws is unfit for habitation. Mr.. Pendergast
condemned the building, and TIE occupants
are TO move out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
CLASSMATE OF GEN. HARRISON.
Ex-President Pays a Tribute to the Late
David Swing.

Gen. Benjamin Harrison and the late
Prof. David Swing were classmates. Both
were graduated from Miami University, at
oxford. O., in 1852. General Harrison, in
speaking of his dead friend last night, said:
ct knew David Swing in college and in
mature years. We were classmates and
close friends at Miami University, and after
our college days were over We saw each
other frequently. David Swing 1 considered
an exceptionally bright student. He always
displayed a marked talent for composition,
and frequently contributed the class es-
says. He was genial. bright and very pop
ular. After leaving college we separated,
but correspondent occasionally. I was much
attached to Professor swing and was deep
ly panied to hear of his DEATH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
What the Sanitary Society VIII Do

There was a conference meeting Of the
Sanitary Society yesterday afternoon, the
date for the regular meeting. There was a
small attendance. After the routine of ex-
ercises was completed, reports were heard.
The society hopes to have talks on santa
ton made in the public schools. The society
wants the children instructed as to cleanli-
ness and orderly habits, and to take a
pride in the healthful condition of them
selves. their homes and the city in general.
Splitting and throwing papers on the streets
are two essential evils to be remedied. The
society will also present the matter Of hav-
ing railroads order better habits in their
patrons and not have their accommodation
trains, in particular, foul with tobacco
Juice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
REPUBLICANS OF HAuGHvrLLE.
A ROusing Meeting I'm the suburb Adj
dressed by s. III. ~SpOOner.

~ % IL SPOOneEs
The Republicans of Haughville held a
rousing meeting last night, exceeding any
yet held in that suburb this season, both in
numbers and influence. Before the speeches
began there was music by a brass band
and fireworks The chairman of the meet
ing, which was held in the town reading
room. was j. c.. Slattery. The hall was
filled with an audience of five hundred peo-
pie. when Samuel H.. Spooner was intro
duced- He made an address Of much force
and eloquence, and instilled a determined
spirit In his hearers to overthrow the
causes of such general Industrial depres-
sion at the election next month. Other
speakers were Vinson Carter, Lawson NJ.
Harvey and w. r. Shilling, candidates for
county offices. The audience included a
large percentage of Democrats, who gave
earnest attention. The Republicans of
Haughville will hold another meeting in the
same hall next Wednesday night, at which
Charles +. Coffin will be the orator. Mr..
Coffin gained splendid reputation as a
speaker in his college days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05

Maud Johnson and Della Cummings, COL
ored, inmates of a resort on Columbia alley.
became intoxicated Tuesday night and
uuarreled. The Cummings woman drew a
revolver and fired two shots at her COM
panion, but did not hit her. Several men
rushed into the house and prevented further
trouble. Yesterday the two were arrested
by patrolman Simpson. the first on a charge
OF shooting with intent TO Kill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
Gentlemen Are Buying Fall and
Winter Essentials at Paul III.
Krauss's-His Latest Inn

Paul H. Krauss, the haberdasher, has re.
ceived another invoice OF the popular DR..
Jaeger sanitary wool underwear for ladies
and gentlemen. He is sole agent for these
gooos, ms 1n $ s,o az ramsmbar b,,t ns,r
to date styles, and first-class in quality.
He is also agent for the Ypsilanti union
suits for gentlemen, a class OF underwear
lust taken from the custom house a large
Importation OF fancy shirtings, neckwear
and other fashionable foibles OF nobbiest
design, and is holding daily levees from the
big number of gentlemen who are seeking
fall and winter underwear and newest fur
nishings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
Mr.. Henry,. Time Taken I'm.

Chairman Merrill Moores. of the Repub-
lican county committee, has declined an
invitation on the part Of Chairman Holtz-
man, of the Democratic committee, for a
joint debate between Messrs. Henry and
Bynum. Mr.. Henry; having been NOM
mated a considerable time before his op-
ponent, made engagements which will &C.
cupy all his time until the election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05

then turned their attention to breaking up
the furniture. They escaped before the ar
rival Of officers. Traugott swore out war
rants against each of them, charging them
with drawing deadly weapons and mali
cious trespass. Register was arrested yes
terday by Sergeant Hyland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05

On the night of July 30 last Moses Roys-
ter and several other toughs assaulted the
wife OF Jacob Traugott. a saloon keeper at
No. ia River avenue. West Indianapolis,
with billiard cues and beer faucets, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
proere.s club Progrnmme.

The Progress Club has prepared it's pro-
gramme for the coming season. D.. F. Ken
nedy will speak on The American Repub-
iic'' next Sunday. On Dec. 2 Rev. @. A.
Christensen will talk on Compulsory Ar
bitration,'' and on Feb. z Prof. John r..
Of Indiana University. will speak
on Taxation in Indiana"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05

One of the employees of the Adams Elk
press Company says that all the employees
are being required to sign waivers reliev-
ing the company from all claims for per-
sonal injuries. He says these releases pur-
port to be receipts for 81 each, and ere
signed by two witnesses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05

Fire cisterns will be located on the uni
versity grounds at Irvington. and the
Board of Safety has instructed the fire
company on Prospect street to respond TO
any fire at Butler University. The town
of Irvington and the college will probably
buy a chemical.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
Cooper VIII he Defeated.

w. W.. Lambert, of Columbus, Repub-
lican committeeman for the Fifth district.
was in the city yesterday. He says he
| thinks Mr.. Overstreet will defeat Cooper
for Congress in that district by a good.
comfortable majority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
small Crowd for HUNTINGTON.

Six coaches, with a half hundred occu-
pants. left the Union Station for the Dem
ocratic barbecue at Huntington yesterday.
The train picked up a few Democrats on
the way. Governor Matthews and the 9TH
er big speakers of tine day were on the
train.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
In the First and Fifteertb.

Enthusiastic Republican meetings were
held in the First and Fifteenth wards last
night The party organizations in these
wards are in excellent shape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
At North-side Republican Club.

Hon. Charles L. Henry, Republican cam
didate for Congress. will speak at the
North-side Republican Club. 424 College av-
enue, this evening. The Bald-headed Glee
Gu will sing. The North-side Club will
purchase the building it now occupies for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
Gentlemen's Fine Hats.
UP TO DATE!

D%unlap's Celebrated Hats and all the
best makes of new fall styles at Seaton's
Hat Store, q North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05
Gordon * Co.'S Ladies' Imported
Walking Hats mt DaIfon's.

We have a fun line OF Gordon e. Co.'S
ceiebrated Walking Hats direct from Lon
don. DALTON, High Class Halter, Bates
xneure your home ID ~ alens Farls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Pair Highest Award.
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NO COMPETITION
NO COMPLAINT
A crowd for bargains at the
Great Wall Paper Sale!

Wall. Border and Ceiling Paper for
room 15x15 feet, hanging incfudeds
$i4.4S; former price $21 &c
$12-4S; former price $4,000.
$11.SJ; former price $3.50.
$22.75; former price $4,000.
$14.1O; former price $4,000.
$12.34; former price $15.75.
Si4.6S; former price $24.5O.
Sizes; former price $1,000.
$12.32; former price $3.50.
SUITS ALL ROOMS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-09
SUGAR TRUST WITNESSES.

Indictments Expected to he Returned
Against Havemeyer and Others.
When the grand jury present their next
batch Of indictments, 1t is understood that
indictments against Henry o. Havemeyer.
John E. Searles and Allen L. Seymour of the
firm Of Seymour Bros. Young Of New
York will be presented. The parties were
witnesses before the Senate investigating
committee in the matter Of the alleged
sugar bribery cases, and are said to have
refused to answer certain inquiries pro-
pounded to them by the committee. AS
stated in The Star several days ago, wit
Eesses in the matter have been examined
recently by the grand jury, and 1t is under
stood that indictments against the above
named parties have been determined upon
by the grand jury.
The expected indictments, 1t is said. will
not materially differ from those returned In
June and July against Correspondents John
s. Shriver and E. Jay Edwards, and Brokers
John w. Mccartney and E. X. Chapman.
They are now in course OF preparation in
the district attorneys office. 1t Is under
stood, tnd, II finished in time, 1t Is believed
that they will be returned tomorrow; GER
tainly, 1t Is said, not later than this week.
1t is expected that the parties will
promptly give bonds for their appearance
V hen needed, as was done in the other
cases. Both sides will then await the result
OF the hearing before Judge Cole on the 18th
Instant On that day the demurrer to the
indictments presented against Messrs. Ma
CARNEY and Chapman will be argued, as
heretofore stated in The Star. The de-
murrer asserts that the indictments are ia
tally defective, because they set forth no
OHense or which the court has jurisdiction
should Judge Cole sustain the demurrer, it is
understood that would be end of the
appeal.