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Thousands OF lovers music themselves unable TO pay
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

Warner Millers visit to Mr.. Hanna seems very
significant to THE B!nghamton Herald" III We
remember he said to some one who questioned
him Who wants to stop the Mckinley boom?
am sure / don't We are beginning to believe
i'm,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

MORE OHIO DELEGATES ELECTED.
Toledo. Ohio. April 7s.-Republicans Of the WITH
District Of Ohio held their convention te-day at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

Tho President has acted on a number OF cases
concerning promotions and retrcments in the Navy.
As result the following officers will be promoted
10 the next higher grade: Commander Colby u.
Chester. I.ieutena nj Commander Frederick ".
Croofer Lieutenant Arthur T. Speyers EnsEn J1hh
I. McGuinncss. Lieutenant Frank w Kellogg. m
sign Charles NJ. Fans Surgeon William g. farwsll.
Surgeon John 9. Wise. Assistant Surgeon John NJ
Moore. Lieutenant Samuel Seabury and Lieutenant
Hanson Il. Ty.eT will be placed on the retired lis'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

At least a score OF rousing Mckinley meetings
have been hel, throughout the state Labored
efforts have been made by the Platt people to be-
little them but II 10 significant fact that thus far
no one has attempted to hold mass-meeting "
favor of Governor Morton. Why?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

Information was received at the Navy Depart
ment this morning that the little gunboat Petrei mad
arrived at Honolulu from China on April Is. and
would sal, for San Francisco on April q Inc
cruiser Philadelphia arrived at Port Los Angeies'
Ca. YESTERDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29
crvATORS TALK POLITICS.
,opuAN PREcIPITATEs A SPIRITED
DISCUSSION.

.srs THE REPUBLICAN LEADERS OF MOI
~ uxo TO THE RELIEF OF THE TREASURY
-,rrcT1vE REPLIES FROM sENA-
~ops SHERMAN AND HALE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

And now Mr.. Lautcrbach rises to remark that he
never meant what he said about supplementary
bills and all that sort of thing This defence u pot
creditable to his legal ability. end Il II Tar from
doing the machinSs dirty work En- the assurance
o1 unlimited apollA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

Postmastcr-General Wilson has denied the privi-
eges OF the mails 20 n trance medium concern, al
legged TO be doing fraudulent business under the
names OF Professor Godfrey alias Professor WIN
tiers. with several other aliases. nj CHATTANOOGA
Avondale and Sherman Heights Tenn. The central
Electric Novelty Company OF Chicago has also lost
the privileges OF the mails for similar reasons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

II "a the Judgment Of The Syracuse Standard
that there IL no Morton man who Will not throw
I'M his hat for Mckinley. II the summons from 81
Louis be in that line What says MI fiat'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29
SEVERAL NEW SPANISH CoNsULs RECOGNIZED
PROMOTIONS IN THE NAvY-MILITARY IN
sTRUcTORs FOR NORMAL AND

The President has recognized a number OF new
Spanish consular officers. For time Spain has
been strengthening her consular service In THIS
country until now every place likely 10 be the head
Those rccornizcd are Juan Vasquez Lopez Amor
Vlce-Consul at Tampa; Juan Pulg, Nce-Consul at
Philadelphia. Rafael Lopez LaGo. Consul az SAVan,
nah: Rafael Seco. Vice-Consu at Key West. and
Narciso Perez Petanto. Consul at New-Orleans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

s,rong as is Platts grip on the Republican ma
chine IN this State, It Is, after ALL THE Buffalo
Courier contends, only feeble hold compared
With that OF his twin boss Quay on the hepuoh-
cans of Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

'eJeSteu tNdt prOpOSitlOH, uhN am
glad they did"
Mr. Sherman with the Dingley bill in his hand)
suggested that the Democrats could offer any
s'nehomen's to II which they deemed proper, and
tSs MIN these amendments the Senate could pass
MI Hawley Rep. Conn, suggested. humorously,
INA. the proposition was like the case OF swapping
low aoy o' yeiow dog. and then killing the yer
n, nave nave nothing TO do with yellow dogs" said
M Ssnerinan somewhat testify. III the Senate
Ia, T rss above political party questions take up
Scao. s - it do SO and prevent the dis
CENT Carrying on the Government without sui-
"a ~" w., he Senator" Mr. German asked, "agree
cisnsa out of that bill all after the enacting
aas coffee to the amount S Of $50 o5sooo year, 81 ~
U,ow =, Mr. Sherman replied. "for ] would not
copsrlhe whole burden OF taxation on those who
trss.. out am willing to take up that bill and in
Il IL, s.s sne duties on foreign goods"
saiS s..sunec as a matter of course Mr. German
Sem, ana now know that It is possible for the
mar from Ohio or any other Senator or states
Knl.se hopes and anticpatons) to abandon the Nc
Know me / know. perfectly wei. and we all
Eh Whey rates in many cases but goes beyond them
party co tne country TO expect when the Republican
eotnes into full control Of all the departments
H. s ne government Appropriations greater than
vii hs.vvln9e, greater than any revenue which you
seo Tor 70 extent never heard OF before In an
procsAEasLn Congress. A depleted Treasury. All the
appropriation n h Sonds aifeSay sE, soing th n
grees 'm ~! m And then what comes? The next Con-
Duhlic.~ui nave an overwhelming majority OF Re
Ia fhs US IN the House. fair Republican majority
ArsnchS senate and a man in charge Of the Executive
bill NJ Vi the Government who will sign any tariff
nrohiS.tn matter how high the rates imposed-even to
10 M That Is the spectacle which is presented
puAiics country It is the policy OF your (the Re-
ior I'm party am not surprised that the Sena-
ana ~ ONO declined to agree TO a duty on tea
reVern. e. Notwithstanding the fact that II Is a
coef ~ cuty and that II would now increase the
visIon ~ Inc me consumers That Is the revenue pro-
~ ,h n nn propose. and which believe, could
d 6cnS senate. unless you Intend 10 force the sale
McIFir,..s OF 10 force your party 10 increase the
"'ey rates In the next Congress"
ncAsA FOR SECRETARY HERBERT.
49, ssofman. in the OF his further remarks,
- s-s.1 sarcasticaiy to the Secretary OF the Navy
0 49, 70 rival great admirais. Here. for the
q ne saad. comes the great SECRETARY Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29

Secretary Carlisle has rejected all the BIDS for
erecting the additional eight stories 4 tho ap-
rralsers warehouse in Ncw-York city. The lowest
hl1der was James A McGoniglc. Of LcavenwOr;h.
Kan at Ssi55O The reason assigned IL that the
ioyost bid IL in OF tho amount OF money
avarahl- ,or the purpose. Changes will now he
made In the original plan and specifications and
new bids invited
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
PASSED OUT FRONT DOOR
BURGLARS GETTING BoLDER AND
MORE NUMEROUS EVERY DAY.
Entered the House of =. a. Haines I'm
Broad Daylight and Took Every
thing That Could BE Carried.

A burglary bolder than any that have yet
occurred was reported TO the police yester-
day morning. The home of 5. a Haines.
No. 6s East Pratt street, was entered at
about 9 O'Clock and almost everything in
sight was carried off. The detectives
at the time the report came In were In their
room at police headquarters looking over
the goods taken from the burglars captured
Tuesday night and congratulating them
selves on the good haul made.
They hurried TO the place where the
burglary had occurred. and. as has almost
always been the case. they found no one at
home. the whole family being away. The
thieves had entered the house through the
back way, and after getting together what
they wanted they tied their spoils up In
some bed clothing and marched out the
front door and walked away in plain sight
of every one. Several neig hbors saw the
bold act, and IL was they VINO reported the
matter TO the police over the telephone.
Though IL could not be learned what was
taken because of there being no member of
the family in the city, the detectives
learned enough to convince them
nected with the gang which was
interrupted Wednesday night while dividing
the swag that had been taken from the
houses on Broadway and Central avenue.
In those cases clothing was not moested
and the houses were left in much worse
condition than yesterday. when clothing
was included in the stolen articles.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
EPWORTH LEAGUE CABINET.
Will Meet TO-MOrrOw MOrping-Mass
Meeting TO-MOrrOw Night.

The State Cabinet of the Epworth
League will meet at 62 West Washington
street tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to
determine the time and place for holding
the annual State conference. A location
for the Epworth School of Methods will
also be determined and preliminary steps
taken toward arranging a programme. Fol-
lowing are the members of the cabinet:
President, f. M. Barbour. Evansville; first
vice president, Rev W. NJ. Lippy; oxford; ;
Upton; third vice president, Rev. James c..
Campbell, Thorntown: fourth vice presi-
tendent juniors, Mrs. Louisie T.. Powell,
Anderson; secretary, Professor Bigney,
Moore's Hill: treasurer, Rev. Horace Og-
den Kewanee.
A mass meeting of the city leagues will
be held at the Fletcher-place M. Il. Church
tomorrow night Addresses will be made
by the State officers. Professor Shook, of
Terre Haute, will direct the music.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27

r. Buchanan. which will occur Wednes-
day night. Sept. 9. at their home on North
pennsylvania street.
Miss Maud Charlton, daughter of Prof.
SSharlton, of Plaintield, left last night for
pany with Mr.. and Miss Graham, or
knightstown. Miss Charlton will study
music while abroad.
Miss Allie Conell. of Morton Place. en-
tertalned Tuesday evening in honor or
Miss Farris. of Chicago. The first part OF
the evering was spent on the lawn, wnich
was brilliantly lighted by japanese Ian
the canvas-covered floors Miss ConeH was
assisted in receiving by Misses Lulu
Burns. Daisy Lutz and Helen Taylor.
Miss Ada Fahnley gave a very pretty
young friends who were invited to meet
Miss Marianne Ritzinger. of st. Paul, Mimi,
was the order of the evening The ball
room was decorated entirely with Japan
ese parasols and fans in every size and
color which with the shaded lights. made
a truly Oriental picture. A large parasol
surrounded by smaller ones made lovely
corner for the music. The party served a
day anniversary of the hostess Miss
Fahnley entertained charmingy and re-
ceived her congratulations gracefully. Re-
freshments were served in the ball room.
DAVIS-CHAFFEE.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
Marie Chaffee daughter of Capt. and Mrs.
Z. T.. Chaffee. and Mr.. Charles Davis, near
Lakeland, were married to-day. The cere-
mony was pronounced by President H. A.
Goblin, Of DePauw University. The bride
is the second daughter of Captain Chaffee
and one of the most popular young women
in the city. The groom formerly attended
DePauw. but later graduated from Purdue
University. He is a farmer in Parke coun-
ty. Those attending the wedding from out
of the city were MIR. and Mrs ID. T. Davis.
of Lakeland; Mrs. w. NJ. Stahl of Hart
ford City; Mrs. Hugh Beelman and daugh-
ter and Mrs. Prof. r. l.. Neff, of Chicago;
Miss Blanche Gelwick, of Danville, ILL.,, and
Mr.. Charles Keller of Brazil.
TRUE-RAMILTON.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind. Aug. 26.-Assistant City
Civil Engineer George p. True and Miss
Daisy Hamilton were married last night at
the home of the brides parents by Rev.
George II. Hill.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Mrs. Fred Rush is at Cleveland. visiting
Mrs. Krauss.
DR.. ]. o. Stillson has gone to Boston for
a short visit
Mrs. George 7. Jarvis, of Louisville, is
at the Denison.
Mrs. Frank McCrea has returned from a
six weeks visit north.
Mrs L. S. Crull and Miss Emma Brisac
are spending two weeks in Virginia.
Mr.. Griswold Chessbrough is in the city,
visiting Mrs. A. Il. Mayo and family.
Miss Kite has returned from Evansville,
where she has been visiting old friends
Mrs. Sellers returned yesterday from Gin
cinnati. where she has been visiting her
mother.
Mrs. V. T. Malott and daughters wilt
return from the seashore and New York
tomorrow.
Mr. John II. Dilks and family will occupy
one of the flats in the Blacherne the COM
ing winter.
at the home of his parents. No. 76 East
Michigan street.
Mr. and Mrs. James Broden have 5e-
turned from Europe, where they went on
their bridal trip.
Mrs w p Noble, who has been visit
ing her daughter at Alton returned from
there on Tuesday
Mr. Fletcher Hodges and Mr.. Paul Nav
ity were at Lafayette yesterday, spending
the day at Purdue.
IT,
iting her brother, Mr.. John Eckman, on
Bellefontaine street.
Mrs. Lowe Carey. who has been TO
Mackinac and Harbor Point, will return
some time next week.
Mrs. Caroline Farquhar is home from
Crosse Isle, Mich. where she spent the
summer with Mrs. Hinsdale-
Mrs. Sarah p, Hazard, OF Richmond, is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. &. Day. She
will go to Chicago Tuesday.
Miss Mary Hill. who been visiting
the Misses Malott and Mrs. S. x. Fletcher.
returned TO ST. Louis yesterday.
Miss Maria Fletcher will be with Mrs.
May Wright Sewall the coming season as
private secretary and amanuensis.
DR.. and Mrs Brakeman will go next week
to st. Paul and Minneapolis. and will
spend some time at Lake Minnetonka.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wetzel have re-
turned from their trip to Nova Scotia,
Prince Edwards Island and Cape Breton.
Misses Bertha and Lottie Winter. of Chi
cago. will come on Saturday TO visit their
sister. Mrs. C Goetz. on North Capitol
avenue.
Governor and Mrs. Matthews returned
from Mackinac Tuesday. The Governor
says he feels much better than when he
went away.
Mrs. w. E. Henry. formerly Miss Mar
parents. Prof and Mrs. j. B. Roberts. on
Park avenue
Mrs. Or. E. c. Brush OF GAINESVILLE. o..
has been visiting Mrs. Bybee al the
Blacherne. Both ladies spent two days at
Martinsvile this week.
Miss Florence Eva Taggart will give a
tea next Wednesday afternoon at her home
on North Capitol avenue. in honor of Miss
Maria p Foster. who Will leave Indian
apois in September and reside in ST. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar ]. Foster have in
| vited their friends to the marrigae of their
daughter. Maria Parsons. TO Mr.. Robert
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
SHEARER FAMILY REUNION.
seventeenth Annual Reunion-An of
Them for Sound Money.

The seventeenth annual reunion OF the
Shearer family was held yesterday in Ell
lenberger's grove, north of Irvington
There were about 200 members present. The
Shearers came originally from Germany in
about the year 1160. Andrew Shearer, the
original head OF the family in America. set
tied in Pennsylvania. he had seven chill
dren-fiye boys and two girls Early in the
century the boys moved into Ohio and in
the year 1929 settled in Indiana. John
Shearer. who lives on his farm near Bright
wood. still owns the original settlement
made by his father i'm the twenties He
very young at the time. but he re-
members the incidents OF immigration dis
tinctly He says the forests were SO thick
around where Rrightwood now is that they
could not lind room 10 place their cabin,
and finally had TO build IL with an enorm us
stump In the middle He describes il IA
one OF the rudest OF it's kind. with huge
cracks between the logs. no windows and
a chimney twice as big as the door. The
first crop OF corn off the clearing turned
out SO badly that from three hogs TO which
his father had fed the most OF IL, there
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
A DOCTOR" WORSTED.
Claimed Pay as Nurse in Case
where 1t Was s'NO Cure, No Pay"

Charles Weber. of 1872 West Ohio street.
brought suit against Sylvester Scofeld, of
e7S North Pennsylvania street, yesterday.
in Justice Sears's court. TO obtain $50 from
Mr. Scofield, which he alleges is due him
for nursing. Mr.. Webber, at his place on
Ohio street, has a sign which says that
he can cure fits and other diseases. Mr.
Scofeld, who is eightyfour years old, saw
the sign and on investigation was given to
understand that he could be cured of par
alysis, of which he was a sufferer. The
Doctor went TO the old gentleman's home
and began the treatment with the under
standing NO cure. no pay" but he re-
ceived $40 with which TO purchase the nee
essary medicines. The treatment was be-
gun. the Doctor applying ointment
made from snake oil and another applica-
ton made from sort of a weed. The treat
ment was not successful and the Doctor
received no pay. but attempted to obtain
il yesterday. when he claimed that the
money was for nursing, for any good
he did the sufferer. Justice Sears thought
that the money was not due him and his
decision was to that effect.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
POPULAR RAILROAD MAN DEAD
james G. Patterson, of the l.. f. & W.,
Dies at Michigan City.

James c. Patterson, popular and WELL
known passenger conductor on the l.. Il.
& w. railroad, died suddenly at Michigan
City yesterday at noon. His death was
caused by paralysis. The deceased is a
brother of W. o. Patterson, of this city,
with whom he lived until recent years. He
began his railroad career as office boy in
one of the local offices of the company here
and served in a number of different capac-
tiles being promoted from baggage master
TO conductor q number of years ago. After
his marriage he made his home in Mich
igan City although he made regular trips
to indianapolis. When he left there on his
last run two weeks ago he complained of
feeling i'll. but his condition was not con-
sidered alarming. Consequently his brother
was considerably surprised TO hear of his
death yesterday evening. especially
other brother had started to Michigan City
i'm the morning, summoned by a telegram
from the conductors wife. The funeral will
take place at Michigan City Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27

was only one pint OF lard obtained. Mr..
Shearer thinks those times were somewhat
harder than even the present
The oldest male relation OF the family in
attendance was Mr.. Andrew Apples, who is
in his eighty-second year
The Shearers are almost entirely Repub-
licans and announce themselves this year
unanimously on the side OF sound money.
Members of the family were present yes
terday from all parts of the State. j. W.
Shearer coming. from Scott county. One
man-William Darrah-came from CLANCY.
Tenn. He had not been present for several
year and was unexpected. He was received
with a great deal of pleasure. The morn
ing was taken up with songs and speeches.
w. r. Shearer president. gave the well
coming address, after which Mr.. Benjamin
Groove and the Rev. T. G. Cocks made
short speeches.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
A Lecture ON China, with an Exhibit
OF Cursosities. Tonight.

The Christian Alliance convention reassembled
yesterday afternoon at the second Presbyterian
Church WITT a somewhat increased attendance.
After devotional exercises. led by Dean Peck.
Mr. Lelacheur took n passage from the letter 10
tie Ephesans text Tor a Billie reading 70
show that Christ was 10 appear for His people
three tines Dean Peck followed with a dis
course on conservation At the night session Ar.
Lelacheur delivered a lecture on China. and
Lean Peck made address. There viii De three
meetings to-day. AT 10 O'Clock there VIII be a
conference meeting. and at IN O'clock Dean Peck
VIII meet the men bers OF the alliance and all
others who wish 10 Identify themselves with IL.
A reorganization will be effected time.
rms afternoon al 239 O'Clock the Scripture teach
ing OF divine healing VIII be taken up and any
VINO desire will be anointed for healing. To-
nisht Mr.. Lelacheur will deliver illustrated
lecture on China. He will also exhibit Chinese
Idols ard other interesting articles which he Sc
cured while IN the Orient.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Coroner Castor will leave to-day for Chi
cago. TO be gone week or ten days, and
in his absence Dr. Bigger will be the act
ing coroner and attend to all the business
of the office.
The police say that Thomas Ryan, the
man detective Kinney brought back from
Chicago is an old-time burglar who has
been out of the penitentiary at Joliet. ILL.,.
only a short time.
Bart Parker, clerk Of the Board Of Pub
lie Works has gone to Mackinac TO spend
two weeks. During his absence the work
of the board is being performed by John
H Reddington. assistant clerk.
J. y. Porter. a colored mail carrier, was
fined 81 and costs in Justice Habich's court
for knocking down a little boy. against
whom ne ran few nights ago while rid
ing his bicycle at high rate of speed. The
boy received a painful wound in the back.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
M'PEAK BOYS SENTENCED.
Abe Gets $50 Days in the wOrkhous
and a Fine of $500.

In Police Court yesterday Judge Cox ad-
mnistered punishment to the McPeaks.
who are among the most successful
pickpockets and highway robbers in the
country. He gave them the limit of the
law for the respective charges placed
against them. and it will be many long
days before they again will have chance
to rob any one. Abe McPeak received the
most severe dose, getting lS0 days In the
workhouse and a fine OF $500 for the part he
took in the attempted robbery of man
named Schaffer, though the charge against
him was only assault and battery. Dave
McPeak and the two boys who were work
ing with the older criminals each received
thirty days in the workhouse and 800 nne,
the limit for lettering.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
DeIaware-street Cement.

The board awarded contracts for cement
ing the sidewalks of North Delaware street,
from Massachusetts avenue TO Seventh
street, in three different sections. julius
Keller bid sl.21 a lineal foot for cementing
the section between Massachusetts avenue
and st. Clair street and received the con-
tract f. NJ Snyder and w. II. Peters, the
highest bidders, each offered to do the
work for $1.S3. Henry Mag submitted the
lowest bids on the sections from st. Clair
to Morrison and from Morrison TO Seventh
street. There is a wide margin between
the bids he made. He proposed to pave the
latter section at sc cents foot and the
former at S1.19. w. III. Peters bid Sl.34 for
the upper section and c. f. II. Mankedick
and f. NJ. Snyder each bid 72 cents a
foot for the lower section.
The board awarded contract for a, local
sewer in the first alley east of Central
avenue. from Twentieth to Twenty-third
street, to Shehan Brothers at sl.iS foot.
Fl. G. Roney & Co. bid S2.O9 and Cans
berg & Roney $199 a foot.