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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-22
CORBETT IN LONDON.
The American Champion AstOnishes
British Audience.

LONDON, April 2l.-James j. Corbett, the
pugiist. made his first appearance on the
stage in England at Drury Lane this even
ing. The champion was welcomed by
large audience, but there were many va
cant seats in the pit and IN the galleries.
The entrance of COrbett upon the stage
was loudly cheered. The punching-bag and
training scene of Gentleman jack was
revelation to the British public. They were
astounded at the clever display made by
the champion, and demanded encore I'M
til the American kindly obliged the audi
ence by a second exhibition OF his skill at
bag punching. When COrbett appeared,
stripped for battle in the last act his form
and appearance called forth demonstra-
tions of approval, and at the end of the
act he was called before the curtain and
applauded enthusiastically amid cries of
speech" Corbett, in a few well-chosen
words, thanked the audience for the recep-
ton accorded him. \ large basket of flow
ers marked From Cleveland friends" was
during the performance handed to the
champion upon the stage. There were
many americans among the audience. and
prominent in one of the boxes was Charles
Mitchell and a party of friends.
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Gcrnnn EvnngelicaI Conference.

Special 10 the IndlanapOIlS JOulnaI-
NEW ALBANY. Ind April 21.-The In
die IA District Conference of German Evan
gcl.> II churches Will close Monday with the
election Of officers. To-day Rev j. c.
Peters, of Indianapolis, read the report of
the general president Of the synod. Rev.
Zimmerman. of Dayton, O. The report
deals with the condition of the synod en-
bracing the printing house and book con-
Germ at g. Louis. the missionary societies
md seninari-s. There is u surplus OF &c.
coo in the prin: Ng house fund. Tonight
Rev. p. #. Ley%Old, Of Rockport. Iud.,
preached a sermon. Tomorrow Rev. =.
G. Mueller. Of Dayton, o., and Rev. p. G.
Hoffman, OF Bellevue, KY. VII preach.
Tie dato and place of holding the next
conference wiz be decided upon Monday.
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Philadelphia Inquirer

Miss Marlowe has an ambition also q
fad. Her fad is Shakspeariana and for this
she has collected books, chairs, Jugs play-
bills. pictures mulberry tree snuff boxes
busts and all sorts of things that bear on
the poet. his life and works Her ambition
is to have played and made herself mis-
tress of one hundred different parts To
this end she has already gathered in if
teen. When she has attained the hundred
her further ambition is TO engage a theater
and a double company and play them all
in a run of one hundred consecutive nights
The reason she gives for this curious as
piraton is that she wishes to do something
no other actress has yet accomplished She
does not expect that any manager will be
found to back her in this novel undertake
DcnSe for cOStuming, company and scenery
but is confident that inside a decade of
years she will be rich enough TO make the
aCernent
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Horses with Brains.
New York Mail and Express.

New 1ork Mail and Express.
Hoses is clever" said the driver of
SiXth-avenue car, but some is cleverer
than others. Now this here off boss has
only been in the business five days and he
knows the game like as if he'd been at il
a year. If l didn't know ii for a fact ia
not believe he was a green boss two days
after they sent him out. TIE way we
break 'em is TO put a green boss with one
that knows the business, and, as a rule
the green ones begin 10 catch on to the
bells for stopping and starting in four or
five days. Well sir, this here off boss, he
caught on before he'd made round trip
ard on the second day I'm hanged If he
couldn't tell If a person on the corner
wanted us to stop or not. 1t generally
taxes EN- month or so to learn that. if
And they get TO be such good judges of
how to dodge off the track when any one
short. Let me tell you for a fact that car
bosses is drudges but, like a good many
other drudges, they've plenty of brains"
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A valiant Hero.
Detroit Free Press.

The tramp marched up to the kitchen
door of house on Third street and tackled
the cook a lady who knew her business
I'm a soldier of Coxey's army" he an
nounced, land 1 want some rations''
oh, you are, are yOu?" she said scorn-
fully. but showing no impatient desire to
be of further service.
Yes. l am
"And who's Coxey?
He's the grand leader of our army
marching on TO the capital of the Nation
TO demand the recognition of our rights in
the matter OF legislation"
rs that ft?' she asked with Wide-open
eyes; and where is he now?"
I'm Pennsylvania, marching bravely on
ward.
Haven't you got scattered some?" she
inquired with grin.
That's nothing; L am true 70 the cause,
and have the courage of a hon.'
We'll, you better call on il now, then
for I'm going to set the dog on you" and
as she whistled for the canine the tramp
started for the street on a run, followed
by yelping terrier about as big as piece
of chalk
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Movements of stcouer.

NEW YORK, April 2l.-Arrived: Paris.
from Southampton: La Touraine from
Havre; Etruria- from Liverpool; Neckar,
from Naples.
HAMBURG. April 21-Arrived: Fuerst
Bismarck, from New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, April 21.-Arriyed:
Berlin, from New York
LIVERPOOL, April H-Arrived: Britain
mic from New York.
BROWHEAD. April H.-Passed: Runic
from New York
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Played n Trick on Them.
Philadelphia Record.

That veteran but still charming actress
Mrs. John Drew, recently had an experience
that unique it was pleasant. She
was playing in a Southern town, and ac-
cepted invitation to attend a reception.
Her hostess urged her 10 be sure and keep
the engagement, because an old gentleman
is to be there who was present at your
first performance on any stage, and remem-
bers il distinctly, though he was only three
years old at the time" She refused to tell
his name, and Mrs. Drew says she thought
Of nothing else for three days, even dream
ing Of the old gentleman Finally the day
came, and at the door of the house Mrs
Drew encountered her old friend, Joseph
Jefferson. who said to her: "Just fancy 1
am to meet an old lady here to-day who
saw me act the first time / ever appeared
on the stage. | am quite excited over it
When they got inside the hostess confessed
that she tried her little ruSe in order to
get both the artists to attend, and jefferson
admitted that Mrs. Drew had attended his
first appearance on any stage
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The larceny of rainwater in Arizona has
eXtenuating circumstances. This otserva-
ton has its origin in an incident of Monday
night in Churchll's addition
Some time after midnight a. H. Barber
was aroused from sleep by noise outside
his bedroom window. Mr.. Barber was not
concerned; he could think of nothing un-
locked the stealing of which would impov-
erish him or enrich the thief, and he turned
sleepily in bed. Suddenly he thought of
some ten gallons of rainwater which had
been laboriously diverted from the roof and
coaxed into a tub and washboiler during
Sundays rain
He sprang from his bed cursed himself
for his carelessnesS in leaving the rain
water exposed, and rushed out into the
darkness. The tub and boiler were gone
Mr. Barber dashed into the house and in
about second returned with a revolver
and took shot al the wide world breath
ing a fervent prayer that avenging fate
would direct the bullet into the anatomy
OF the depOrter of the rainwater treasure
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TO THE GRAND LODGE.
Petition of the 1iuncie District X. of
II. for More Power.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE Ind, April H.-At the district
meeting Knights of Pythias "a resolution
was adopted asking the Grand Lodge of
Indiana to sanction district meetings and
confer upon them such powers and au-
thority as may. in its Judgment, meet the
apparent necessities. and, further, that if
found not inconsistent with the laws of
the Supreme Lodge, that they
be hereafter known as special ses-
siOns of the Grand Lodge; that
the rank of i. Q. may be legally conferred
on many worthy brothers who may be I'M
able TO spare both time and expense to at
tend the annual sessions of the Grand
Lodge at indianapolis, and to transact such
business as may properly be presented for
consideration at such district meetings.
The petition was signed by u. +. Hunt, of
Lodge No 229; G.. L. Diven. No. 100; Daniel
Wilt, No. 3l5; John o. Lewelen No. 81;
Chas. Barrett, No. IS, and Clay c. Hunt,
of n
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Fatally Hurt ON the Big Four.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, April H.-Thomas Burch,
aged sixty. fatally injured on the Big
Four railroad at the depot in this city to-
day. While standing the platform he
fell on the track in front of approach
ing switch engine. The step of the engine
rolled him several feet like a barrel. Mr..
Burch weighs over two hundred pounds,
and this prevented him from going under
the engine and being torn to pieces One
arm was badly cut and mangled and he
received internal injuries. This has been
the third fatal accident near Muncie on
this road during the present week.
Mrs. Eliza beth Schlettner, of Yorktown,
who was knocked from a bridge last Tues
day by q Big Four freight train, died
from her injuries yesterday.
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Taking Him Down.

Detroit Free Press.
The irascible guest had been sitting at
the hotel table about six minutes, and no
waiter had come to him. He Squi-ned
around awhile, and when he caught sight
of the head waiter he called him up.
Here" he said ill-naturedly; I've been
waiting here for half an hour for somebody
near. What / want to know is If I'm to
be waited not"
Certainly, sir" responded the head
waiter, most politely.
Il want TO know why I've been kept
waiting so long" he went on. determined
10 make il as unpleasant as possible
Really, sir apOlogiZed the head waiter
81 can't tell you. / only came on watch
ten minutes ago, and the man who was
on duty when you came in half an hour
ago has left and won't be back until this
time Tomorrow.
The guest knew the head waiter was "
ing TO him. but somehow il occurred to him
that he was not altogether spotless him
self and he shut UP.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO. Ind, April 21-For the
third time this week Coroner Coates was
called this morning to hold an inquest on
a citizen of this county who came to his
death through the use Of intoxicants and
by being run over by train. This morning
the section men on the Chicago & Erie
found the beheaded body of Charles DAIRY.
OF Kouts, on the track. Monday a relative
gave him $50 to go to the Kelly Institute,
his last spree. and ii is supposed that while
on his way home he was run down and
kiliad
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Biooahounds at Work.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. April 21-Burg-
lars forced entrances to the stores of John
W. Prather and William Davis at Mahalas-
vile last night. The postofice and railway
station are located in the formers store.
Prather's safe was blown open. and the
registered letters and the Big Four rail
way tickets were extracted. The safe
doors were blown off Davis's but the in
ner vault was not entered. Considerable
merchandise and stamps were carried
away By the thieves Five men were seen
going through Morgantown Oh 6 hand car,
end this morning hand car was found
in a ditch this side of Franklin. The Sey
mour bloodhounds were put on the trail,
but have not yet located the burglars.
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Richmond Va. Letter
L happened to go into very handsome
somewhat stately mansion yesterday
which is diag0nally opposite the Taber-
nacIe: and the very correct and solemn
butler ushered me into the drawing room
at the same time that he ushere1 I'm a
large. ponderoas old lady, from the country
evidently. Tor she carried her lunch, her
green umbrella. her bag and white hand
kerchief filed with wild flowers. Sac was
very hot and dusty and took up a great
deal of the little gold and brocade sofa In
the window The butler waited a moment
then inquired which OF the ladies she called
for. they begged 20 be excused, ne believed
oh. said the old lady cheerfully tel
'em that don't make a mite or difference.
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entertained. At dinner given in his hon
or the hostess had the dessert set in front
of herself that she might personally serve
the ice. This was done with a specific pur-
pose, as it had been nodded in accordance
with her orders in the form of a female
figure and a fierce-looking beast of prey.
With a smile she turned to her guest of
honor asking: Now Mr.. Stockton, which
will you take, The Lady the Tiger. :"
The company. divining her purpose, bent
forward in breaChless suspense, hanging
upon the answer which they imagined
would effectually settle the much-dscussed
riddle Mr. Stockton was, however, quite
equal to the emergency, and without hesi-
tation renlied: "SOme of both, please
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-22
Class of Eight Graduates.

Special TO the IndianapoIiS Journal.
WORTHINGTON, Ind, April H.-The
fourteenth annual commencement of the
Worthington High School held at Will
kins Hall to-day. The graduates were:
Lloyd l.. Gooding Anna l.. Shook, Sadie
Fuller, Joseph East, Lizzie Griffith, Dom
Alva Little Lolita Switz and Fannie Ridge.
First honors of class were taken by Dom
Little and second by IlOyd Cooling.
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White Can Notices Posted.
.clal to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 Inc INDIANA 0OIlS Journal.
ALEXANDRIA, Ind. April cL-This
morning there was discovered posted in
conspicuous places over Alexandria White
Cap notices directed against the foreman OF
the Kelly AK works. now in process of con
struction here. They warned him that un-
less the negroes now at work on the factory
building were discharged the factory would
be blown up. the negroes lynched and the
foreman shot. IL is supposed that the no.
tees We're posted by some Of the idle work
men. who have grown weary of these good
ole Democratic times The cOlor61 men
were brought from Louisville, from where
the works are being removal
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LnPorte,s Courthouse Is Done.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE, Ind, April 21.-The County
Commissioners to-day accepted the new
courthouse from the contractor. The
structure proper is complete in all It's de-
tails and cost $685. 600. The commissioners
have fixed on June for the dedication of
the building Governor Matthews will be
a prominent feature of the days festfvi-
ties, and invitations will be extended TO
the military and secret societies of north
arr1T Indie
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Dr. Nc,,mnn ncIcnrcd from Lnll.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE. Ind. April 21.-Dr. w. F. New
mans attorneys from Muncie. who have
been at Hartford City for several days.
have succeeded in securing Newman's re-
lease from jail, where he has been confined
on $500 bond to answer a charge preferred
By Miss Add;e Eller. OF that city. The
girl alleges that Newman imposed on her
under q promise TO marry her while in
Afc-cie. ard then LEFT her with instruc-
tons for her 70 return home Newman was
arrested at Anderson while en- route to
Noblesville. Miss Ealy is mysteriously
missing from Hartford City. The doctor
has a young wife in Detroit.
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The Four Hundred.

Detroit Tribune.
In the violet calm Of the evening two
youths and a maiden might have been
heard conYersing.
II daresay." observed Meredith Moriarity
with an affectation of carelessness now
that Lent is over, we shall see more OF So
ciety."
Speaking thus. he cast whitening glance
Of scorn upon his rival Ash Barrel Ike
sure thing" answered Clara Callahan
Callahan. There was a slummin' party
along here only to-day
At that moment the officer on the beat
made his appearance and they parted with
pleasant adieus.
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Ex-JudEe Mack and Finley NcNutt
Come To blows.
,ec,al to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April H.-Ex-
Judge Mack and Finley McNutt, the latter
the son Of Judge McNutt, Of the Superior
Court had a fight in the court room to-day
when court was not in session. The two
were in conversation when Finley McNutt
struck in the face the eX-judge, who is
nearly seventy years old. The Judge re-
talated on McNutts head with a cane.
Tne two men grappled and were on the
nOOr when separated.
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Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE. Ind, April PIE. II. Scott,
Democratic candidate for reelection for
Mayor. to-day notified the proprietors of
the LaPorte Herald that he would institute
suit against the firm for libel, but did not
state the nature of the charge.
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Murrny-TwfbelI.
al to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, April PA. L.
Murray, well-known life insurance agent
OF Muncie. and Miss Lille Twibell. Of
Montpelier this county. were married this
evening at the home of the brides mother
at Montpelier by Rev. Haynes, pastor of
the Baptist Church. The wedding was wit
messed by large number of friends.
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n.oro nefeate.i hx c1earrrater

CLEVELAND. April 2l.-The continuous
pool match between Clearwater and D'Oro
for 12o0 points was finished tonight in this
city. IL was won by Clearwater, who
scored 1900 10 his opponents .0SS The
score for the evening was 1S5 for Clearwater
and 22S for D'Oro. The latter gave one OF
the most wonderful exhibitions of playing
eyer seen on q CHAMPIONSHIPS table.
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Special TO the indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, April IL
In the response Of Gen. NJ. ID. Manson TO
the presentation speech of Gen. Lew Wal
lace, made in giving him willow chair,
General Manson addressed part of his re-
marks to General Wallace. He spoke of
them both being in two wars. both being
major-generals, both from the same place
and both now residing here. Yet, he said,
there was one place where General Wallace
was not with HMM the church. He adj
over
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Failure of n Disti;ler.

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky, April 21.-T
to-day filed deeds of assignment 10 the
Fidelity Safety Vault Company of Louis
vile and G. f. Bond, of Lawrenceburc
Four months ago Ripey Yves granted an
extension by his creditors. AT that time
statement made TO his creditors showed
liabilities amounting to $4,000 and assets
greatly in excess Of that sum. Since then
the liabilities have been reduced 5000. 900.
1t is confidently believed he will be able 10
nay dollar for dollar. Threatened suits in
Louisville induced him to make the as
cicr ,er1t
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Brick Masons' Strike Of.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind, April 2L-The brick
masons' strike was declared off this morn
ing and the men returned to work. The
contractors did not grant the request of
the union. No further trouble is antici-
pated. and the rumorS OF trouble among
the plasterers and painters is believed to
ne uDfO,1D6pd
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district for the last six months has been
8 cents per ton, and OF all other districts
In the country IN proportion. Many opera
tors in this district declare that IL is inn
possible 10 pay the wages asked by the
miners. and say they are satisfied 10 per-
NIT the miners 10 remain idle. But this
does not represent the sentiment OF all
the operators. many OF whom acknowledge
that the wages demanded could be paid II
all would keep faith and not seek an adj
ne
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Death of Pioneer Elias Axe.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO, Ind, April 2f.-Elias Axe,
who settled in this city sixty years ago.
when there was only one house where the
city is now located, died this morning,
aged seventy-five years. Mr.. Axe the
founder Of the First Christian Church of
Valparaiso, in 1917. and served continuous
ly as elder and treasurer
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Rev. CIippinGer's Revival.

Special 20 the Indi3napONS Journal.
ROCKPORT. Ind. April G.-There is
now in progress a successful revival meet
ing at the NJ r. Church In this city. con-
Quoted By the pastor. Rev. Il. c. Clip
p.nger. assisted by Rev. William Telfey,
OF bloomington. and Mr. John Ward, jr.
OF Bedford Mr. Ward Is prodigy in re-
ligious work IL is sixteen years old. and
y "A son OF Rev. John A. Ward. pastor OF
the n T. Church at Bedford. and formerly
presiding elder of the Rockport district
The young man has been recommended by
20 preach. He Will soon enter DePauw
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At Other Points.

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. April 2I.-So far as
can De learned not single miner went
out 10 Wyoming.
MACON, Mo-. April 2l.-Three hundred
BeVier miners suspended work. to-day
Thsre are very few men working at Ard
more. I. L, and they decided not to go out
SEATTLE. Wash. April 21-There IS no
PROBABILITY Of strike among the coal
miners Of Washington Two-thirds OF the
miners are negroes imported three wears
ago to break a strike and all have ac-
copied the reductions with some grumbling
TOPEKA. Kan. April 21.-Advices from
various parts or Kansas to-day show that
the coal miners in this State are not nav
ing much attention TO the strike order
is-usd By he United Mine Workers of
America only a small number OF the 500
miners in the State belong 10 the assocfa-
ton and none OK them are anxious 10 quit
work.
DIES NOME Ia, April 2I-The strike
ordered by the United Mina Workers OF
America 70 begin to-day has not extended
70 the Iowa miners. and il IS net believed
the men IN this section will Join the move
mert. Comparatively few miners belong
10 the order in this State. and the command
20 strike, therefore. has no effect on the
large majority here.
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The Indy and the Tiger.

Detroit Tribune
The saying that a weasel is not TO be
caught mapping applies Well TO Frank Stock
ton who has always successfully evaded any
definite answer in regard to his story, The
Lady or the Tiger" Not so very long aft
err that wideiy-read tale was first published
Mr. stockton came 10 washington with his
wife 10 visit friends and. IL always the
case when he is In the city. was extensively
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-22
Selected I'm bartholomew.

Special 10 the IndlanapOHS JOurnaI.
COLUMBUS, Ind. April H.-The Repub-
licans of this county at precinct meetings
selected the following delegates TO the
State convention: T. r. Redman, Coss Ar
derry. J. L. Goodman. Samuel Burgess. VIII
liam ]. May. ir., Frank McNeal. WE H.
Dowell, W. III. Newsome, Joseph Steen-
berger, John Newton, Joseph Condor, l. f.
Jackson, Waldo y. SturnS, William Ii.
Akin, Wesly NJ. Robbins, W. NJ. Lawrence,
g. w. Lucky, G.. T. Harris and Edward