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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
High SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
Fo1ty-Four Graduates Launched Into
the World Last Night.

The twenty-seventh commencement Of the
indianapolis High School,, including the
graduating classes from buildings Nos. /
and 2, was held at Plymouth Church last
night. 1t was one of the most successful
within the history of the school. Plymouth
Church is much better adapted for such
exercises than Tomlinson Hall, and both the
graduates and the large audience appre-
GATED the change. The rostrum was taste
fully decorated by the presence of thirty
six fair graduates dressed in white. Palms
and plants We're on either side. The nine
young men graduates and the professors
were also there. School No. / furnished
thirty-five of the graduates and School No.
70. nine. The audience was composed Of the
friends of the graduates, but the exercises
were well worth the attention of every
body. OF the class from School No. /,
Miss Bertha Walker ranked first, Miss
Kate Smith, second. and Glenn Morgan,
third. At school No. 2 Miss Linda Jose
graduates from the two schools, as well as
the programme of the exercises:
High school No. L.
Clara Adair, Isadora Bartholomew. Izora
i Haoqn an aada cornwall Bertie Eromer, Ane-
down, Frank w. Heiskel, Edna Heller.
Ralph H. Helm. Evangeline b.. Hutchinson.
Anna H.. Jones. Hettie. p. Joslin. Emike J..
Kipp, Mary De F. Marsee, Envy Martin.
Elizabeth 1. Miller. nellie Moore. Glenn
Morgan. Matte Myers, Edna G. Rowland,
Nora NJ. O'Harrow, Eleanor Porter, George
]. Reeves, Kate p. Smith. Jessie Snyder,
June Southern, Stella. z. Sullivan, Helen
Todd, Clara Twiname, Bertha L. Walker,
Clara Wells. Nellie Whitson, Minnie Will
liams.
High School No. a.
Joshua Binkley, Mary e. Golfer. Myrta
Hobart, Linda Fl. Jose, Winfield S. Lanfer-
sick, James H. Manion, Catherine A.
Pearce. Fife L. Reed, Lena B.. Sloan.
Programme Music Orchestra, Young
Mems kapella; Invocation. Rev. D. r. Van
Busklrk; essay, Mature as an Educator Of
Children" Linda H. Jose; sketch. Grand
mother and l." Kate p. Smith: Grafton.
THE Question of Athletics" Glenn Nor
gan; music, orchestra; essay. Writing to
Order" Amelia DeMotte; Grafton, Aerial
Navigation" Ralph H. Helm; essay, 1--WE,
Who sAre About to Begin Life. Salute
Goodbye, Sweet Day." Matte Myers;
essay. Legends of Gems" Helen Todd;
Grafton, The Navy in the Wars of Our
Country Frank w. Heiskell; essay,
'fWornen's Clubs" Bertha L. Walker; mu-
sic, orchestra; presentation Of diplomas;
music, orchestra.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

r. r. r. Stilesville: TIL person who takes
a silver certificate to the treasury and de-
mands gold will be denied because on it's
face it declares that the bearer is entitled
to five or ten silver dollars. If he takes
q coin note, that Is. the note issued to
pay for silver bullion under the Sherman
law, and asks for gold he will probably
receive it, as it is at the option of the
Treasurer whether such notes be paid in
gold or silver, and thus far gold has been
paid when requested. If he takes $50 worth
of greenbacks to a subtreasury he may de-
mand gold
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
integrity, Intelligence and industry.

Yesterday morning Hon. James G. Givins,
of Louisville, Ky, lectured before the
students of the Ind annapolis Business Uni
versity on the subject Three rs" denot-
ing Integrity. Indulgence and Industry"
a subject embracing the three great factors
in a successful and happy life. 1t was an
interesting plea for better manhood and
nobler living, using the lives of the most
distinguished men for his Illustrations. Mr..
Givins showed from his talk f.lat he has
Travelled extensively in this country and
Europe. His delivery was earnest and
forcib.e. The Students manifested their
appreciation by hearty applause, as the
subject was elevating, enrolling and it's
teaching wholesome.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The Senate should scrutinize very care
fully before passing the House bill ap-
propriating $1,000 for publishing the pro-
ceedings OF the Indiana Academy of
Science. The object of this organiza-
tion. viz. the advancement and promo
ton of science. is a very c-ommendable
me-, but 1t does not follow that it is en-
titled to State support. The State
Teachers Association, the State Medical
Association and other similar organiza-
tons do not get a State appropriation
for the publication of their proceedings.
Why should the Academy of Science?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity,
at Butler University. is making arrange
ments for building an elaborate chapter
house. The plans are prepared and all that
now remains TO be done is to select a
location. Some OF the members prefer that
the house be erected on the campus. wnile
others desire that IL be placed in Irvington.
The plans provide for a reception room.
clubroom and dining hall on the first floor.
with sleeping apartments above.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The Journal inadvertently put the sal
AIRY of President Fountain, as clerk Of
st. Joseph county. at $3.50. when it is
$3.50. Upon the basis of work done. the
clerk of Marion should receive 1924, $50
when the st. Joseph clerk receives SO 1850.
If the latter, on the.basis of work done,
We're paid in the same ratio as the pres
ent salary of the Marion clerk. his SAL
airy would be $3.50. The Journal hopes
that the committee will not make any
such recommendation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

Whether in Missouri, Iowa. Louisiana,
Ohio or New York, the men who belong
to business associations declare for a
oun currency. The theoretical states
men and the Senators from the silver
producing States are the men who refuse
to take the intelligent business view of
the matter,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places
~PARIS-American Exchange In Paris. SO Boulevard
do Capucines.
NEW Y~ORK-Gilsey House. Windsor Hotel and
Astnr House.
PHILADELPHTA-A. p. Kemblc, cor. Lancaster
ave. and Barring ST.
CHICAGO-Faimer House. Auditorium Hotel and
p. o. News Co, d Adams street.
CINCINNATI-J. n. Hawley s. Co, 154 Vine ct.
LOUIsvILLE-C. 4. Deerine, northwest corner Of
Third and Jefferson sts., and Louisville Book Co.,
81 LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTON. .. C.-Riggs House. Ebbjtt House.
Wtilard's Hotel and the Washington News Elk
change. l4th street. bet. Penn. ave. and b street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

chicago. Feb. This was practically
the last day of the Berry combination sale.
some eighfy-seven mead passed under the
hammer making 45 head sold since Mon
day. The top sales We're: Broadwell. by
Splendor-Young Wilkes. $500: Buffalo Bill,
a two-year-old colt, by vatican-Lucy West.
$500; Merlin. by jay Bird tsire of Allerton).
500: Duchess One. PAGER. trial. 2.51a. by
by Petoskey. se00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

Congressman Breckenridge. of Ken
lucky. was clearly the aggressor and
chiefly to blame for the ~disgraceful
scene In the House yesterday. Admit
ting that Mr.. Heard cut him off from
speaking by moving the previous ques-
ton. that was a parliamentary right,
and should not have been resented as a
personal affront. The violence of the
outbreak seems to AVE been quite out
of proportion TO the cause of it. If
Breckenridge sends a challenge, as he in
minated his intention of doing, he should
be expelled from the House, as indeed he
ought to have been for another cause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

1t is to be hoped that Senator Teller
will press his amendment to the sugar
tariff bill doubling the tax ON beer. Such
a measure would add more than $50. O0O.-
900 to the government without
Increasing the cost of what the philan-
thropic brewers call 'the poor mans
beverage"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
Elected.

The East-end Mercantile Association met
last night and after adopting a constitutions
and bylaws elected the following officers
TO serve for one year: Louis Teller. presi-
dent: Fred Ostermeyer. senior vice presir
dent; Ferd A. Mueller. junior vice president;
directors, Frank NJ. Deli, a.
Hagen. W. b. Ho ton. J. Aldag. William
De1ert and Andrew Steffen. The next reg
night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

1t is said that Justice Jackson, of the
Supreme Court, is to retire, and that
Professor Wilson, of the waysa and means
committee. will be appointed to fill the
vacancy. A man who cannot grasp a
fact is disqualified, even ii he were a
lawyer. But, then, the Senate will have
a hand in the matter before Mr.. Wilson
wears a black gown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The Journal fully concurs with Mayor
Denny in the belief hat the members of
the Board OF Public Works who have
rendered their designations ARE all non
orable and honest men," There was
nothing in the repor OF the committee
to reflect in the slightest degree on the
integrity OF any member Of the board.
and there Is no reason whatever to doubt
the honesty OF their motives in every
Official act. But in view of the report OF
tbe committee. charging the board with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
smnupox liza FrankIin.

A message from Franklin yesterday after
noon appraised the State Board of Health of
the presence of a case Of smallpox in that
place. Secretary Metcalf is at
and the telegram was forwarded to that
point.
DIR. C. n. Metcalf. of the State Board of
Health, returned last night from
and the Roby race track where he has been
looking after what was reported to be cases
body in that vicinity has been vaccinsted,
and the supposed cases of smallpox and all
suspected persons have been quarantined.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

Representative Terhune's bill. taking
from the State Geologist the appointing
of oil and mine inspectors and vesting it
In a board of State officers is a timely
measure. These appointments were
vested in the Geologist by a Democratic
Legislature to keep them out of the
hands of the late Governor Hoyey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The present situation has demon
Utrated that the real monometallists are
those who would drive gold out Of cir
culation and place the country on a sill
Ner basis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
Pvfhinn Fair.

The executive committee in charge OF the
Knights of pythias fair, which is to be
held at Tomlinson Hall. April "a, Is, 26 and
q, met last night. Professor McAvoy is
the chairman of the committee and Frank
Daugherty secretary. 1t was decided to
charge al admission of 10 cents. The fair
is for the purpose of raising the $1,000 neces-
sary before the work on the proposed
Pythian Temple can be begun. A business
mans lunch will be served every day. The
Pythfan lodges OF the city are taking great
interest in the, event.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

John A Mccall. president OF the New York
Life Insurance Company. entertained the
Indiana agents OF the company at c:nner
at the Bates House yesterday. About fifty
agents were present. In the evening State
Manager James @. Barcus and wife enter
tanned the agents from the northern half
OF the State and their wives at a theater
party ct the Grand Opera House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
scottish Rite In.urnnce Paid

After considerable difficulty the Scottish
Rite Masons have received ss3,oGQ from the
insurance companies In settlement OF their
fire loss. The companies tried to compro-
mise and pay the Scottish Rite $4,000,
was not satisfactory and the controversy
has been getting warmer al time passed.
At last prominent Masons began to cancel
their. policies which were carried by the
tardy companies, until yesterday the com
panies came to time and paid the amount of
3nn 900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The ladies of the Union Veteran Legion
will serve a lunch Monday and Tuesday,
the first two days Of pension paying next
week, at 66 West Maryland street, just
opposite the pension Office. Two squads OF
the Marion County Soldiers Union. COM
manded respectively by Major w. II. Coel-
ran and Winston p. Noble. Will be on hand
to protect the pensioners who are liable
to become the victims OF sharpers and un-
scrupulous groggery keepers. The banks
will cash checks without a discount while
SharnarS CHI rye 2a Gems. .-... ~. 80.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

One or the weaknesses of the present Board
of Public Works is its inexplicable habit of
procrastination The failure to rerder a de-
cision on the Mcdonald petition for pos
session of streets in the northern part of the
city for a street railway IS an illustration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

Even Democrats themselves must ad-
init, after recalling the record OF the ad-
m~inistration and Congress. that it's most
conspicuous quality is hopeless incapac-
Gfv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The first suit brought in New York since
the repeal of the constitutional provision
limiting damages for the loss Of a life to
5000 has just been decided. A woman sued
a stage company for the accidental killing
of her husband and got a verdict for II 5000.
1t was shown that he was an habitual
drunkard. but the jury did not seem to
think that lessened his, cash value.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

There is reason to believe that but a
small portion of the county officers are
active members of the alleged County
Officers Association.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

When the body of a3nan is found locked
in his room with a bottle of deadly poison
his side, the expediency of an autopsy
is not clear unless sitnis important to give
a couple of physicians s25 or $50 of the
.county'S money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

II the House continues to maintain it's
present attitude regarding unnecessary
appropriations, those asking them will
know what a short crop means.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

The theory of the Democratic majority
in Congress seems to be that he serve
his party best who serves his country
worst.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
Columbin club Election.

night. for the purpose Of choosing three al
rectors. The polls win be open from 80 10
Q p. m. A great deal OF interest Is being
shown In the election and the friendly eon-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
The CheerfuI Idiot.

81 do detest walking on these slippery
walks" said the elderly boarder.
THAT is the difference between US" said
the Cheerful Idiot. Il only wish I could
walk on them"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
The Nightingale ant

The Nightingale and the Rose.
The rose shyly glanced at the nightingale,
And said: pray, tell me true.
If 1 be handsome in your eyes
If / look fair to you@"
Said the nightingale: "A fairer sight
Than that sweet face of thine
I've seldom seen. In fact, I'll say
That you are a-blooming fine"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

So long as the SUPPLY of gas shall be as
short as it now is, the companies will
scarcely go to the Legislature for a meter
hill AEea I
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02

business before the Legislature may
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
D 1X rHE AIR.


Hell swear my love, for you shall ever
She-Would you smind swearing that be-
fore a notary publfc2-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-02
One of Her GIFTS.

Weary WatkinsEn these here papers
seems to have something to say about the
advanced woman nowadays. What sort of
woman is she? n
Hungry Higgins-As fur as my observa-
ton goes, she is q woman who has learned
how to throw a. bricks fqt
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28

u the way the government docs h,,s,
.ss. Inc work done is complete in
every particular. The barracks ora
finished in hardwood. and
are supplied with every modern CON
venlence. in the way Of sanitara ~
.aoor saving appliances. that could be
Inc buildings are duplicated IN de-.
s out the effect is not monotonous
!, ne exterior finish is a departure from,
!ne old method, and the architecture
Is up to date. The bakery. even. IS not
OF the least of the buildings. It has a
capacity OF 300 rations at one baking
mere are separate buildings for ali
the departments, and each is complete
ana ornate in itself. The quarters Of
the hospital steward, for instance. cost
more than the homes Of the average
professional man in moderate circum-
stances in the ordinary walks of life.
Ihey are fitted with furnaces and cleo
trio lights, and are built to last for all
time to come.
Another thing that is worthy of COM
mendation is the fact that not one of
the contracts failed to be completed in
the time specified in the bond. There
were no extensions Of time" and in
several instances the work was accept.
ed and the full payments made before
the full time was up.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28

SIS, 682, against 81 ,816. 120. while the net
earnings for 1896 were Liz, cc9S. against
81, 731 ,089; the net earnings per mile for
1896 being 1890 against $1052.
During the next five years. the re-
port states, it will be necessary to re-
lay about $4,000 miles OF steel rail at Z
cost of about $4,000,000. It would also
be good idea to continue the replac-
ing Of temporary wooden structures
with permanent earth fills or steel
bridges. This will cost about 50. SOC. 600.
Summed up, the report continues, pro-
visions should be made for extraordi-
nary expenditures in the next FIVE years
Of 100000. in order that the property
may be placed on an equal footing
ton.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
THE REPORT ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
Only Important Development Was the
Trouble at Jackson Hole.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Commissioner of
Indian Affairs Browning has made his an
nual report to the secretary of the in
terror. The only new important devel-
opments during the year is the trouble
between the Bannock Indians and the
whites at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. On
this matter Commissioner Browning en-
closes former special report he made on
August H. Since the report, however,
the whole matter has been referred to the
department of justice, and the attorney
general has reported that no Indians are
now confined in Wyoming for violating
the game laws of that state, those who
were held having been allowed to escape.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
HE HAS SKIPPED FROM DETROIT
His Friends Entrusted Him With Over
100000.

81 OU, UUU.
Detroit, Sept. 25-The Evening News
will publish sensational three column
story regarding the disappearance from
Detroit of Edward B. Harvey, well
known and heavy real estate operator,
and supposed to be the moneyed member
of the clothing firm of Mabley, Harvey &
Co., which closed several weeks ago.
1t is charged that Harvey took advant-
age of social and paternal ties to drag his
friends into speculative, or pretended
speculative schemes, until he caught
score to the amount of over $l6O,Ooo.
r G. Webb Endorsed Harvey's paper to
the extent of nearly 100000.
Harvey is now in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
where he is interested with others in de-
veloping salt and lumber resources on
large tract of land they own.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
INVESTIGATION OF TAMMANY RULE
The Legislature Appropriated 100000
for the Purpose.

New York, Sept. 23.-Seth S. Terry and
Rodney S. Dennis, commissioners of ac-
counts, began this afternoon their first
public investigation under the law passed
by the last legislature appropriating $780,
600 for the use Of the city for regularly
authorized investigation committee work
of. showing up the alleged irregularities
in the conduct of the business Of the sew
eral municipal departments under the late
Tammany administra tion
The commissioners began with the docE
department, as conducted by President
James M. Pheland and Commissioners
Sergeant Cram and Andrew j. White,
removed by Mayor Strong under the act
which gave him the power Of removal
without any assigned reason.
Several witnesses were called, but no
important evidence was developed IN the
day.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
A COLD WAVE FOLLOWS HEAT
A Great Relief for the People OF the
Windy City.

Windy City.
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 22-Relief from the
swelterng weather of the past week
reached the city tonight shortly after
o'clock when a cold wave accompanied
by driving, chilling rain, which sent pedes-
TRANS hurrying for their homes, arrived.
At midnight the thermometer stands at So,
having dropped from sc at p. m, and
indications are that 1t will continue to
drop until morning. The barometer in.
dicates storms, which will be welcome
visitors after the scorching days through
which the city has just passed.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
FARMER FOUND DEAD IN THE ROAD

The Cause OF His Death Not Yet Ascer
tained.
Sprague, Sept. M.-William Schroeder, q
farmer and member Of the G. A. r., liv.
ing eight miles north Of town, was found
dead on the road near his house late this
evening.
The cause of his death cannot be ascer-
tanned at present. DR.. Whitney and JUS
tice Hollingsworth have started for the
scene before the corpse is removed from
the road.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
THE PORTRAIT OF CUSHING EELLs
ITS Presentation to Whitman College an
Interesting Occasion,

Walla Walla, Sept. GA fine life-size
portrait of Gushing Eells, the founder of
Whitman college, was presented to the
trustees this evening by the artist, Mrs
3. c. Ross of Walla Walla. Exercises OF
great interest were held in the college
chapel. Addresses were made by Profess
sor w. D. Lyman and President S. B. l..
Penrose.
The services Of the old pioneer hero,
both as a missionary and as Christian
educator, were spoken of at length. The
northwest owes an incalculable debt OF
gratitude to him. His life's work Gull
minated in the founding of Whitman col
lege as memorial to his colaborer, Mar
Gus Whitman.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
THE MILL HAS BEEN POSTPONED
The Twenty. Round Contest Between Dan
Creedon aud Frank Craig.

New York, Sept. 23.-This was the date
originally set for the 20-round contest be-
tween Dan Creedon Of this country and
Frank Craig, the ''coffee cooler" for
purse of $1,000 before the National Sporting
Club, and with which that social organ
ization was to inaugurate it's season. A
private dispatch from an American sport
ing man now in London, however, says
that the mill has been postponed until
October IA.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
THIRTY MILLION TAElS ARE READY
The sunplementary Indemnity Required
of China by Japan.

London, Sept pa special d IL pa en-
from Shanghai today says that 9o,OOo,OOo
.ao1s in silver have been deposited at
Shanghai shan by the Chinese government with
ondns ~ nav the supplementary indemni-
W. " ii required by Japan as a consideration
f ~ the evacuation Of the Lao Tung Pc
ninsula.