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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

Smoke Caused Damage Outside the
Inflated District.

The loss TO firms adjacent to the fire was
slight. Shortly after the fire broke out in
the Schnuil Building, the McCune-Malott
Company. on the corner of the alley below.
put force of men to work on its roof
watching the flying embers. But little dam
age was done. principally caused by smoke.
Heaton, Simms & Co., wholesale jewelers.,
occupy a room in the Levy Building. on
Maryland street. They carry a line CT dia-
monds and fine silverwarc valued at $4,000.
The firm estimate the loss would not ex-
ceed $500. caused by water. but IL was said
il would, suffer heavily througn loss of hoii-
day trade as a result of the fire.
In the same building the firm of Judson
e. Harms. tobacconists, lose slightly
through damage done TO stock carried out
Of the building. b. L. Blair & CO., dealers
in county and township supplies, escape
entirely.
Levy Bros. printers and book binders.
suffered but little loss, principally by water.
When their bsilding was erected an open
court was left. separating 1t from the
Schnull Building An automatic system OF
water pipes was placed in the build ng.
making II possible 10 flood the entire place.
perforated water pipe was extended
along the wall below the caves. Yesterday
the water was turned into this pipe and the
side of the building was kept sheeted with
water for several hours. But for this ar
rangcment there is no doubt but their
building would have been destroyed, as IL
flames from spreading TO IL from the
Schnul Building. IL the fire had reached
this building the loss of yesterday may
have been $500. 600 greater.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
ESTIMATED Loss, $4,000
other Disastrous Fires On south Me
ridian Street Recalled.


The total loss cf stocks and buildings by
the disastrous fire is estimated at $4,000
The estimated value of the destroyed build
ings is sils.o0o. South Meridian street has
been the scene OF many bad fires and the
one of yesterday was one of the most dis
astrous. In 1870 Morrison's Opera House.
at the corner Of Meridian and Maryland
streets. was destroyed. The great Erwin and
Stout fire is remembered by all. In 1851
the old Baptist Church at the southwest
corner Of Maryland and Meridian. was de-
stroyed. and the ground was purchased by
Henry and August Schnuil, who erected the
buildings which were destroyed yesterday.
The corner building occupied by the Hide
brand company was four stories high. while
the others. as far south as Chesapeake
street, were but three. All of the build
ings were substantially erected. of strong
walls, but furnished within for no other
than Wholesale purposes.
Albert Schnull owned the buildings from
Nos. 56 to 66, and Albert Schnull those
from so to IS. The value of the joint build,
ings Is about $4,000. and each Mr.. Schnuil
carried insurance to the amount of 5000
The stock of the Schnull company was
valued at sl25OO0, covered by insurance:
The Indiana Coffee Company was one OF
the heaviest losers. The company had its
establishment in the rear Of Schnull & Co.
duitt. president: j. L. Moore, treasurer. and
A. VI. McClary, manager and secretary.
The company had in stock o,0o0 worth OF
coffee, small amount of which can be
sold as salvage. The insurance amounted
to $500. making net loss or something
like $4,000.
l.. w. Drew is manager of the Fairbanks
Morse company. He estimates. the loss at
$4,000. covered by insurance. The firm of
Ward Brothers is composed of Boswell and
Marion Ward and c. s. Dearborne. The
loss was estimated last evening at between
$4,000 and 10000, with $4,000 insurance
The liquor firm of Eckhouse Bros. is COM
posed Of Joseph and Moses Eckhouse, who
estimate their loss at $ll0o0. covered by
insurance. George A. Woodford and John
Pohlman compose the LIQUOR firm of Wood
ford & Pohlman, which had on hand sc, 600
in stock. The latter was insured. p. VI.
Hildebrand is manager of the Hildebrand
Hardware Company. The firm had in stock
$780, COO, on which there will be a small sal
wage. The. building occupied by the Fair
banks Scale Company was owned by Vol
ney T. Malott. who valued it at $4,000. The
building occupied by Ward Bros. was owned
by Mrs. Ruidell, of California, and valued
at $4,000: partially insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

stop. The neighboring stores were crowded
with spectators. who watched the progress
of the flames from under shelter The sun
shene through the clouds as a great red
ball. but no apparent warmth came from it.
Near the fire il was very hot and at safe
distance it was very cold.
Added to this scene of destruction
the falling OF walls. Every few minutes
portion of a wall would totter and come
down with crash, stirring up the material
which was burning and causing fresh
sparks and flames to start forth. The fall
ing Of the south wall OF the Ward estab-
lishment was the cause of a serious ac-
cident which resulted in the serious injury
Of Frank Sloan, OF No. / hose company.
He and Pat Murphy, the latter of the
Four's truck, are at st. Vincent's, and
1t will be many weeks before they can be
about. They were passing through Chesa-
peake street when the wall came tumbling
down. They endeavored to escape, but
were caught by 1t. Sloan suffered a frac-
ture of the left leg and thigh, dislocation
of the right hip and a double compound
fracture Of the Jaw His recovery Is proba-
BILE, though his life will have to be sustained
on liquid nourishment for weeks. Pat
Murphy had his right fore arm fractured
The two men were no sooner pinioned by
the fallen walls than assistance came
They were removed and conveyed to the
hospital, where Police Surgeon Kahlo
dressed their injuries.
Excitement and fear ran high through
the crowd, for it was reported that several
firemen had been buried by falling walls
while several rumors had 1t that employees
of Schnull & Co. had been caught by a
falling wall and consequently were in the
burning building Later, after the excite
ment had died down, the different fire
captains called the roll of their COM
panies while managers of the different
firms looked after employees and no one
except those accounted for were absent.
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s75o,ooo STOLEN.
Campaign Fund Of Chicago Democra
cy Used for Private Purposes.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3-Three-quarters of a
million dollars has been stolen from the
campaign fund of the Democratic party
raised for the years 1893 and 1884, and the
spring Of 1895. This charge is made by. NJ
c. Donald and Alderman John Powers. 1t
is sustained by the newly elected chairman
Of the county central committee, Thomas
Gahan, in the statement that the funds of
the past two years have not been accounted
for. The money was raised for the cam
paign which resulted in the election of John
p. Hopkins over George B. Swift as Mayor.
for the County Commissioners campaign
following. for the aldermanic campaign. for
the Wenter contest and for the drainage
canal campaign but recently closed The
Democratic administration of the central
committee. born out of the assassination of
Carter Harrison, is charged with the mis-
use of this money And for this misuse
no explanation is at present forthcoming
from the Democratic citizens who stand
under the charge of having taken the
money for their own personal benefit, i'm
volving in its expenditure trips to Europe,
TO West Baden and TO Hot Springs. and the
building Of various expensive residences in
different parts Of the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

Believes the Management Of the Fire
Should He Thoroughly Investigated.

should He Thoroughly Investigated.
Mr.. Volney T. Malott, president of the
Indiana National Bank. is one of the losers
by the fire. He owned the building oc-
cupied by the Standard Scales Company.
20 South Meridian street. Last night Mr..
Malott said he was unable to make an es-
innate of his loss, as he did not know
how extensively the building had been
burned. IL will be quite heavy, however.
as he carried but 5000 insurance. He pur-
chased the property several years ago from
Mrs. Ruddell, of California. Mr.. Malott
said he could form no idea of the loss
on the building until practical builders de-
termined how much it would cost to re-
build. He said he would rebuild at once.
1t was estimated last night that the build
ing south of Mr.. Malott's building, which
belongs to Mrs. Ruddell, was worth $4,000.
Presuming his building to be equally valu-
able his loss would amount to $1,000.
Mr. Malott seems to think the fire might
have been better managed and that If a
different course had been pursued at the
outset it might have been confined to
the Schnull buildings He said last night:
"I want to say / believe the matter OF
the management of this fire ought TO
be thoroughly investigated. / do not want
to make any unjust criticisms, but it seems
to me the building occupied by the drug
company and the Fairbanks Scales Com
pany could have been saved L was on
the scene a few moments after the fire
occurred abou. $40. At that time the wind
was blowing from the southwest and the
flames had not approached these two build
ings. 1 believe If a line of hose had been
ran to the roof Of the McCune- -Malot'
Company's buildings. south of the alley
and a stream of water had been turned on
the two buildings they could have beer
so completely flooded the fire could not
have obtained foothold- / understand Mr.
Holiday directed attention to this point
and suggested such action should be taken
I heard others say the street after
wards something of the kind ought e
the question, but also believe II would
not have been too hot for the firemen &c
have taken line OF hose to the top OF
Levy Brothers, building. If streams OF
water had been turned into the fire from
these two points / feel Ii could have
been confined to the Schnull buildings
want to see this whole question given q
most thorough investigation. As tax,
payer / feel this ought to be done. 4
believe an investigation will show the tax
1al1rs are net :,lForded the hest fire pro-
lection TO be had in the way OF proper
apparatus. understand sections OF hose
were bursting constantly and that the pres
sure of the water was very weak l musi
sav as man. who has, with all other
citszers an interest in the citv. ] ar
getting disgusted. I hope the matter vii vii
,cs-ised lrtc carefully. 1t seems 10 me
the taxpavers of the citv are entitled tc
the best fire protection that can be pro,
| eifrod -
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Brothers & Co. was thrown in the path OF
destruction. Two years ago this firm put
in a water tower and patent apparatus,
which yesterday enabled them to pass
through the flames unharmed, except by
little water. The apparatus throws spray
over the building. and when the fire began
TO encroach upon the building the appar-
atus was put In operation. Back of Le-
vey's the buildings were totally destroyed.
and east of them the Hildebrand establish
ment was gutted. but the printing house
was unharmed, not even the glass being
broken. Across the alley in the rear of the
destroyed establishments Is the Grand Ho-
TEL and there was some fear that this
building would be damaged. Some of the
guests were alarmed. The department was
on the lookout for any. fresh outbreak out.
side the doomed district but none occurred.
At 1 o'clock all danger of spread was
passed, and fifteen streams were kept go
ing on the burning ruins of a former busy
district of the city. Around this district
stood ragged walls, and from the windows
clouds of smoke continued to come all dur
ing the afternoon, while occasional
flame could be seen within.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Bering Sea Claims. AIaskan Boundary
and the Yeneauelnm QuestiOn.

Herring Sen Claims. Alaskan Boundary
and the yenesuelnn ouestion.
Our relations with Great Britain. always
intimate and important. have demanded
during the past year even a greater share
of consideration than usual. Several vexa-
tious questions were left undetermined by
the decision Of the Bering Sea Arbitration
Tribunal. The application of the principles
laid down by the august body has not been
followed by the results they were intended
to accomplish. either because the principles
themselves lacked in breadth and definite
ness or because their execution has been
more or less imperfect Much correspond
ence has been exchanged between the two
governments on the subject OF preventing
the exterminating slaughter OF seals The
insufficiency Of the British patrol or Bering
sea under the regulations agreed on by the
two governments. has been pointed out:
only two British ships have been doing po-
lice duty during this season I'm those waters
The need of a more effective enforcement
of existing regulations. as well a., the
adoption OF such additional regulations as
experience has shown to be absolutely nee
essary 10 carry out the intent of the award.
have been earnestly urged on the British
government, but thus far without effective
results In the meantime. the depletion OF
the ttdi ntf4S Uy uEahr Va Itio<tl ttaAtt4t8
has so alarmIngly progressed that, unless
their slaughter Is at once enectively
checked their extinction within few years
seems 10 be matter OF absolute certainty:
The understanding by which the United
States was to pay, and Great Britain 70 re-
ceiye lump sum OF <i-o,yvo IN fuil settle
ment OF all British claims for damages arIs-
ing from our seizure OF British sealing ves-
sels unauthorized under the award OF the
Paris Tribunal OF Arbitration was not con-
Armed BY the last Congress. which declined
10 make the nece ssary appropriation. 1 am
still Of the opinion that this arrangement
was judicious ard advantageous one for
the government, and earnestly recommend
that IL be again considered and sanctioned.
H. however this does not meet with the
favor of Congress. il certainly viii hardly
dissent from the proposition that the gov
ernment Is bound by every consideration OF
honor and good faith 10 provide for the
speedy adjustment of these claims by arbi-
tration as the only other alternative. a
treaty Of arbitration has. therefore. bexu-
asrerd on aid win be insmed-atsfv-se -sef4-s<-
fore the Senate. so that IN one OF the moteo
suggested a final settlement may be
reached.
mated the proposal 70 enforce international
rules for the uF<ventiou Of collisions - 49,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
COL. WALKER AT ST. PAUL.
Grand Army Omcers In Conference
Over the Next Encamrment.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. s.-Commander-in-
chief Walker and staff. of the Grand
Army OF the Republic, arrived in this city
to-day and after lunch went at once into
executive session for the transaction of
Grand Army business in connection with
the next encampment. A rate OF 1 cent
a mile has been secured from the railroads
Nothing was given out from the afternoon
meeting and work was resumed behind
closet doors Immediately after dinrsr.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
OKLAHOMA DIVORCES NULL.
The British Government Refuses q
Regard Them ms Legal.

WICHITA. Kan. Dec. 3.-Her Majesty's
empire has taken issue with Oklahoma over
the divorce laws Of the Territory. Recently
Peter Nelson. wealthy Englishman. came
from London to Oklahoma, and at the end
Of ninety days made application for a di-
vorce from his wife, Edith Nelson. The
defendant consulted the legal department OF
the English government on the subject.
with the result that her Majesty's govern
ment held that the divorce laws of Okla
homa would not be respected in the queens S
dominion An elaborate opinion on the mat
ter has been forwarded to the judge of the
trial court in Oklahoma As a great many
wealthy English people have secured di-
vorces in Oklahoma, the position taken by
the English government is important to
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

List Of Policies ON the Destroyed
Stocks and Buildings.

4 glance at the distribution OF the i'm
surance on the destroyed property shows
some interesting things. 1t is seen that
the insurance Is well scattered. II can also
be observed that in one or two instances
the Insurance exceeds the loss claimed
by the owners. In the case Of the Hide
brane Company. for instance. Mr. Hide
brand says his combined Insurance amounts
TO $4,000, while the lists prepared by the
agencies puts the total in excess OF that
amount Ward Bros. furnish another IL
lustration. The frm carried $4,000 insur-
ance. while the agents list makes II sp-
pear at $cD.oo0. In The excitement and con-
fufioa Of ycsterday the owners could not
(Continuea on Seventh Page.)
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AND URGES EXTENSION or THE
NATIONAL RANKING SYSTEM.
He Gives His Views ON the Gold Ex-
Denouncex Free silver Coinage.
MIR CLEVELAND IGNORES THE
GROWING TREASURY DEFICIT.

And Makes No SUGGESTION as to Rais-
Caused ny Democrscy's Tarin Law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

but inquiry at the headquarters of the fire
department last night Indicated this report
TO be incorrect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
A HALF MILLION LOSS
ONE-QUARTER BLOCK OF WHOLE
SALE DISTRICT BURNED OUT.

Seven Big Firms ON Meridian street,
Alley south, Are Heavy Losers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
MONON ROUTE
Louisville New Albany a Chicago Railway.
SHORTEST LINE TO
CHICAGO .Sa .sa wasT sosTuwzsr

Pullman vesffbule Train Service.
Trains leave daily at A 30 and IL. 50 night
Arrive Chieago 5.3n d. m. and 10 a
Leave chicago daily l2o5 noon and $50 d m.
Arrive Indianapolis as y. and - a IN
Nonon Accommodation except sunday leaves & 90
D. m: arrives I'D a. m.
Detailed Information az Union station and 2 West
Warrington street GEO. ". HaYLER. ID. p. A.
FRANK J. REED, q. p. A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
ORIGIN AT SCHNULL & CO.'S
THIRD FLOOR GAVE WAY AND CAR
RIED A HEATED STOVE DOWN.

Flames Spread south and Destroyed
Buildings OF Fairbanks Scale COM
pany and Ward Drug Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
WIND THEN VEERED ABOUT
FLAMES SWEPT NORTHwARD AND
WIPED OUT MORE CONCERNS.

WOodford & Pohlman and Ecl<hOuse
Hardware Company Suffered.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
LYONS PLAINS.
PERSONAL JOTTINGS.

Rev Alexander Hamilton, chaplain of the New York Sons Of the Revolution, attended the annual meeting in New York on Sunday. There were no ser vices in Emmanuel church.
 Mrs Mary L. Fanton spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Platt keeler.
 Wednesday afternoon and evening was enjoyed by the Plains people and many
 from Easton at the supper that was giv- en at the residence of Charles c. Salmons
 for the benefit of the Methodist church
 of Center street, Easton. Over 0peoplP
 sat down to we'll laden table. Nearly S7
 were realized.
 Miss Jennie Kelly of Easton has been
 a recent guest of Miss Edelice White. Mrs John Williams entertained Mrs George Brown, Mrs R0celia Brown and son of Nor field and Miss Clara Brown of Southport at dinner on Wednesday. Miss Jennie Davis of Westport and O. Sheppard of Rowayton were guests of Mrs E. Davis on Sunday. Miss Alma E. Hamilton invited Mrs Phebe A. Hamilton for a sleigh ride on Tuesday. On their return they called on Mrs Platt Keeler and Mrs Crofut. MT and Mrs James A. Smith spent Fri. | day evening at the residence of T. w Treadweli.
 Mrs Alexander Hamilton visited heI | daughter, Mrs Gilvie Kellogg. Tuesday Mr and Mrs Albert Steebel and son ot | South Norwalk have been recent guest;
 1t Philip Geerhardt-s. | MT and Mrs James A. Smith entertain
 ed at dinner on Sunday MT and Mrs W | L. Kreler of North Wilton and Mrs PhebC | A Fanton.
 l.. R. Hoyt of this place, who is stop | ping in Bridgeport. drove over with hi' brother-in-law, F. E Silliman. stopping only short time, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
TRUMBULL.
PERSONAL JoTTINGs.

Miss Aida Hawley, who is home for short time, entertained 8 few friends at Rose Lawn, the residence of her par ents, the other evening The time was spent in music and whist playing. Among those present were pr White more and George Holt of New Haven. A most enjoyable time was reported.
 A large delegation from Trumbull Grange attended the Pomona meeting at Stratford, last week.
 Owing to the illness of the teacher the White Plains school was closed, last week.
 A. $. Nichols has been to New York.
 A. Moffatt, cur genial blacksmith. has been suffering from sore neck which he has had treated in Bridgeport.
 Trumbull Grange has just received a lot of grain. They are not asleep.
 Mir and Mrs E. Goulden and daughter, Miss Hattie, are visiting at William Tait's.
 Miss Aida Hawley entertained a friend from Bridgeport, few days ago.
 Miss N. Brinsmade has been in Long Hill taking care of Mrs Coan, who has been sick with tbe grip.
 Some repairs have been made in the interior of White Plains school house, l.. A. Hawley doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
GREENFIELD FILL.
DEATH OF MRS ALDEN GOULD.

Died, at the residence of H. B. Burr. February 23, after an illness of over six weeks, Ann Maria Fuller Gould, widow of Alden Gould, aged "A years. For the past few years she has made it her home most of the time with MT Burr's people. She was remarkably smart for one of her years up to the very day of her last ill., ness, when that terrible disease, grip, laid his strong and firm hand upon her never to release his hold till death claim ed her. She was a kind, useful, indus trious Christian woman, never contented unless busy in some way either for her self or others. She will be greatly miss ed, but she "hath done what she could," her work is finished. She has been a member of the Methodist church for many years. She was the last one of a family of 10. Her mother died at her own home on Black Rock turnpike not many years ago, and since then her nearest relatives living were nephews and nieces. Her funeral was held at MT Burr's on Tuesday at o'clock. where relatives and neighbors gathered to show their respect. Her pastor, Rev MT Warriner, conducted the services. She was gently laid to rest by the side of her husband, who preceded her nearly eight years ago, and two infant sons, in the old cemetery on the hill. The bear CTS were I. B. Nichols, H. B. Burr, R. B. Jennings and J. Wiggins.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The condition of William Nichols is more favorable. His mind has cleared and he has better use of his arms and hands.
 Elgin Andrews, one of the firm of An drews & Mackenzie, has been confined to his home with grip.
 MT and Mrs Eugene Conklin have been severe cold.
 Henry Hodge has also been confined to
 his home few days with illness. There appears to be at present writing quite number of persons about town who are under the doctors care. First Selectman Arthur J. Judd was notified to appear in New Haven on Tues day for jury duty. He will also go to Hartford to appear before the committee on education in the matter of the school consolidation question. Miss Mary Grace Dunning of Bantam has been making visit with MT and Mrs
 Reuben Signor on Golden Hill. Miss Cunning will spend few weeks among l her many friends, who always give her a l hearty welcome. James Miller of Bedding, the newly l elected county commissioner, was in town on Monday. Edward B. Judd writes home that he | is spending week in Denver, Col, with Frank Ferry. His friends there tell him 1 that he looks greatly improved in health since they last saw him in December.