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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
LABOR-DAY PROGRAMME
MAYOR DUNLAP, OF ANDERSON, IS
SUES HIS PROCLAMATION.
Opening of the Anderson Normal Col
lege with ) Observation-Disclosures
Quart Shop Destroyed.
Special tc the Indianapolis Journal.

ANDERSON, Ind, Sept. Mayor Dun
lap issued a proclamation to-day turning
over the city next Monday to the Indiana
labor unions for their State celebration Of
Labor day. All business houses will be
closed and the daily papers will take a day
Oft. Preparations in the way of decora-
tons are already being made. 1t is thought
now that $4,000 people from a distance will
be here. The industrial parade and the
feld-day sports, open to all laboring men
in the State, will be the -pre-eminent fea-
lures of the day. The speakers will be
Grafton of Labor, President Prescott, of
the international Typographical Union,
and President Hays, of the Green Glass
Workers National Association. Excur-
sions will be run from all sections of the
State and half-fare rates are given from
all points in Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
BOOM FOR LAWLER.
A Little Talk of that Gentleman for
President.

The Minnesota delegation held a meeting
last night and the candidacy of Daniel w,
LAWYER for Vice President was inform
ally discussed. The delegation was willing
to support him for the place, but it was
thought that the peculiar situation of the
candidates made il very likely that in case
WatterSOn was not nominated for Presi-
SO near Minnesota that Ii would be impossi-
bic to secure the Vice President nomination
for a man from that State. Mr.. awler'
enthusiastic admirers determined that il
~as as easy to secure the nomination for
irst place as that Of second. and il Is posi-
bic that his name will be presented for the
fret pf1Pp
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JOSEPH OROSZ HANGED.
He Killed His Betrothed while in an
IntnxIcuIel CnndifiGn.

P~ITTSBURG. Sept. 1.-Joseph Orosz was
hanged in the county jail yard at 10:1S this
morning. Death was due to strangulation.
The murderer met his doom bravely and
walked to the gallows without finching.
The crime for which he was hanged was
the murder of his sweetheart, Teresa Bo-
bak, who had rejected him after promising
= oe Iast in a GrpenfieId hoa rdinp nous
Orosz, who was intoxicated, called on the
young woman and asked her if she still re-
fused TO marry him. Upon her answering
that she had not changed her mind he
drew a revolver ,and shot her dead. He
then shot, himself In the left breast, but
victed on Feb IS and sentenced to be
hanged on June 80, but was afterward res
rant he became reconciled to his doom and
said he preferred death on the gallows
rather than a Communication of sentence TO
life Imprisonment or even a term of twen-
~ NaarG-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Indiana Deaths.

Ind. Sept. John Greisheim-
er died Yesterday at his home near York
town at the advanced age of eighty-nine.
He has resided in Delaware county for
many years and leaves q large and highly
respected family. He emigratea here from
Germany.
Alva Windsor, aged thirty-four years,
died to-day Of He was a
popular Muncie school teacher.
ELWOOD, Ind. Sept. 1.-Jonn Ravens.
aged sixty, and one of the oldest residents
of this city. died last night after a long i'll
ness. Mr.. Havens was we'll known, and
leaves a large family.
SHELBYVILLE. Ind. Sept. 1.-Mr. Sam
uel keSter, born in this county in 1925, died
at his home. near Fountaintown. this
morning. The funeral Will be held Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Missing Mans Hat Found.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Ind, Sept. IA hat be-
longing to Constable Jack Prater, who has
been missing for three weeks, was found
on the bank of White river, near this city,
to-day and his friends think the find VIII
solve his mysterious disappearance, as they
believe he has been fouIly dealt with and
the body thrown in the river. a sang Of
fish dynamiters live in that section and
they were mortal enemies OF Prater, who
was active in bringing several or them to
ilGtioo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
Increuxe OF S~12,342,6S4 During the
Month of August.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt issued from
the Treasury Department shows that at
the close of busiress yesterday the public
debt, less cash in the treasury, was $97S,-
497, 1874, which is an increase for the month
of 81, 342, 6S4, which is accounted for by the
loss of nearly exactly that amount of cash
on hand cue to the excess of expenditures
over receipts. The debt is recapitulated as
follows: Interest bearing debt, $S47 1867, $50;
debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity. 1872, $50: debt bearing no inter-
est, 1872, $50. 376. This amount, however, does
not include 1865. 456, 973 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding and offset by
an equal amount of cash in the treasury.
The cash in the treasury is classified as
follows: Gold. $129. S25. 200, silver, $513, 647, 700;
paper, SIT, 923, 56S; bonds, distursing officers
balances. etc, ST., 992. ZIG, making a total of
$S49, 3SS, T46, against which there are demand
liabilities amounting to $6o6, 042, S45. which
leaves $243, BAG, 400 cash in the treasury. The
ipterest-bea ring debt of the government is
shown by the statement to nave been
81, 1S2. 149, $50 on March /, 1885; $S44, LOG, 220 on
March /, 1889: $685.. 043, 260 on March /, 1893,
and Ss47, 1864, 200 on Aug. 81, 1896.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
work of an Enemy

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, Sept. Last
night some unknown person entered the
barn of Henry Tomlinson. north of this
city, cut the threats of two stations be-
longing to George Gober and then set the
barn on fire. Tonlinson rescued his horses
with difficulty, but lost all his implements
and grain. His loss will be nearly $1,000,
with no insurance. The stations were in
sured. There is no clew to the person who
killed the horses and fired the barn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Father oster Returns from France

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS. Ind. Aug. 31.-The Rev.
Andrew Oster. rector OF st. Bartholomew
Catholic Church. returned to Columbus this
evening after an absence of sixty days in
Europes Father Oster has been in charge of
st. Bartholomew for fifteen years, and
during all of this time he has not been
absent from duty one day until his recent
vaeation. Motives of a filial nature prompt
ed Father Oster to visit France, where his
mother resides, in Mommerheim, Alsace-
Lorraine.
The Rev Dominic Barthel, project of st.
Meinrad's Seminary. St. Meinrad Ind, who
has filled Father Oster's place here. will
leave at once for St. Meinrad's to resume
his duties there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Carthage People Burn a Quart shop.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CARTHAGE, Ind, Sept. Phillip JUS
tus, of Morristown, completed arrange
meuts yesterday for the opening of a quart
shop here to-day. At about l o'clock this
morning the building he was to occup was
discovered to be in flames and was totally
destroyed. along with the contents. The
people here are determined that liquor SELL
ing shall not be carried on. One Gashio,
who tried to conduct a quart shop here, is
now serving a long term in prison for
shooting at a citizen who was an active op-
ponent OF his business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
sheIbyyilie Bike Races.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE. Ind, Sept 1.-Shelby
county fair opened to-day, with an attend
ance of over 5000. The race results follow:
Mile Novice-Edwin Steinmetz. Indian
apolis. first; w. T. Broadway, Richmond,
second: Louis Buendert, Shelbyville, third.
Time. 2:391a.
Mile Open-T. H. David, Indianapolis
first; Jasper Parrish, Carthage. second; Ed
Grossman. Covington, KY, third. Time,
2:19Ez.
Mile. Shelby ~County-Louis Buendert
first. Carl Siebert second, Ortiz Green third.
Time. 2:32.
Two Mile Open-A. NJ. Craig. Indian
apolis. first; Jasper Parrish. second: It. H.
David. third. Time, 4:431a.
Half Mile, Boys-Edwin Steinmetz. In
dianapolis. first; Harry Deputy. Indian
apolis, second: Willis Coval, indianapolis,
third. Time, Ills.
Half Mile Open-Parrish first; Craig sec
Two Mile, for Shelby and Adjacent
Counties-Parrish first, Duncan second.
Nat w. Lacy, Franklin, third. Time, 5:00H2.
Five Mile Handicap, ~Open-Victor Du-
pree. Louisville, first; Grossman, second;
Lee Hider. Fort Wayne, third. Time,
13:15h.
Harry Deputy, an Indianapolis boy of
fourteen, rode an exhibition half in LOS.
T. II. David, of indianapolis, lowered the
track record to 1:02 and lowered his own
record half a second. Both were paced by
a tandem.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
General Notes.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-G. w. Reasoner
has been appointed postmaster at Wheeling,
Delaware county, vice NJ. l.. Hoover, re-
moved
Nelson w. Ferguson, of Rldgeville: Elmer
G. Lockyear. of Evansville; James A. Brad
ley, of Diamond. and Richard S. Rogers. of
Winamac. have all been admitted TO prac-
tice before the Interior Department.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Dead by His wife's side.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind. Sept John NJ. Rice,
an old resident of this county, aged seven
ty, was found dead in bed at his home at
North Manchester early this morning. Mrs
Rice arose to shut an outside door, and, re-
turning, found him dead. How long she
had been lying beside the corpse she has no
idea. Death resulted from heart disease.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Patents Granted Indtanians.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Patents have
been granted Indiana inventors as follows:
Howard and w. H. Campbell, assignors to
Gaar, Scott & Co., Richmond. threshing
machine: Frank B.. Charroin, a~ssignor of
one-half to the NJ. Rumely Company, La
Porte. pneumatic stacker; James Farlow,
assignor of one-half to j. Simpson. Green
castle, car coupling: Rufus H. Fishbaugh.
Markle, check row corn planter; Forest G..
Gauntt Fort Wayne, cleaner for dust col
lector; Melvin Peck, South Bend. wash
board; Appollon Sprainer. H~untingburg.
Photographic print and negative washer.
Trade-marks-E. C. Atkins & Co., In
dianapolis, Ind. saw; Standard Dry Kiln
Company. indianapolis, drying kiln.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Followed ACROSS the Ocean.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DANVILLE. H., Sept. Last May
Henry Otto married Mrs. FROST, in this
city. In a few days he took a silent de-
parture and also 5000, the lifetime savings
of his wife. He was traced to Botrop,
Westphalia, Germany, where he has a
wife and three children. On his arrival
there he was arrested for bigamy and, con-
Tossing his guilt, was sentenced to five
years Imprisonment. He also has a wife
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Southern Indiana Normal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MITCHELL, Ind, Sept. 1.-The Southern
Indiana Normal College held it's opening
exercises at College Hall this morning. The
attendance is good, and promises to be
largely increased as the term advances.
The students are from southern Indiana,
Illinois and Kentucky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
A Farmers Strange DeIusion.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, n Sept. Joseph Fin
ney, aged eighty-one, one of the wealthy
farmers of Wayne county, has gone in
sane. He imagines that his wife and
daughter have q secret cellar under the
house and he has been trying to find it by
digging. He cut a hole in the carpet in one
of the rooms and sawed out the floor in an
attempt 10 find the cellar.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Annual Basket Meeting.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug. 31.-TEa annual basket
meeting of the Christian Church was held in
Bonds grove, south of Greensboro, yesterday.
1t continued all day. and was attended by about
five hundred people. DR.. Prichard, of Indian
apolis. was the most prominent minister present.
1t was decided that the next basket meeting
should be held at Centerville next August.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
General Palmer Declines.

Gen. John NJ. Palmer and his wife ar
rived from Illinois yesterday afternoon,
and the Senator was kept busy receiving
callers at his room in the Denison. No
said he. II have not changed my mind
concerning the presidential nomination. and
could not see my way clear to accepting 1t
If it should be tendered me. My choice for
the ticket is Bragg and Buckner, and. 20
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE. Ind, Sept. IAN I'M
known man was killed two miles east of
Waldron. this county, last night by a Big
Four train. The accident occurred on a
bridge across Deer creek. The body was
found this morning by the section men
and was taken to Waldron. There is not a
paper or any means of Identification. The
man was probably sixty years old, and was
fairly We'll dressed. The coroner has charge
of the remains
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02

on Economies and Louis Eohorn, OF the
BIufton schools. addressed the Institution on
'>f-sic.'
The list of teachers for the Anderson public
schools is complete. Prof. Carr will remain in
charge, and Mrs. Sarah Tarrey Campbell will
again I'll the Office OF supervisor of instruction.
There will he sixty-four teachers this year. a
gain Of seven over last. Anderson's eighth school
building is Just now being completed. The school
nonulatinn is loo. AGAINST 4.I26 in 1SS1.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02

UNIONTOwN, Pa, Sept. Prank Nor
ris. aged eighteen, was hanged here at 1870
%. m. to-day for the murder. two years ago.
of Bernard Loker. a farmer of Chestnut
Ridge. Just above ConnellsVilfe. The object
was robbery. Norris was ii neighbour. and
believed L.oker had money secreted about
his house. While Loker was at work alone
or HIS farm Morris stepped up behind him
and shot him in the head. He then ram
sacked the house. but only got SIS. The
murderer was a cheap novel fend. and at
no time showed any particular concern
about his fate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Shot nv an Unknown Mnn.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Sept. l. = Daniel
Pinkston, a leading colored man, was dam
gerously wounded last night while return
ing home from work. He was shot in the
neck, and his recovery is doubtful. 1t is
supposed he was mistaken for another man.
There IS no clew to the man who shot him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02

Special 70 the lndianapolis Journal.
FARMLAND, Ind, Sept IA large
crowd here this afternoon TO
witness the laying of the cornerstone Of
the new NJ. L. Church. Presiding Elder
II. N. Herrick. of Muncie. was master of
ceremonies. Revs. c. w. Lynch. of Red
key; +. j. Albright. Of Alexander; Il. s
Hoilopeter, OF Selma, and S. Bellheimer.
the local pastor, made short speeches.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02

WASHINGTON. Sept. Chief Hazen, of
the Secret Service, has received a telegram
announcing the arrest at Ionia. Mich, of
Frank and George Kingston and p. J. Nc
VAIN for counterfeiting. The officers also
captured s., 200 in counterfeit twenties, with
plates, press. paper and inks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
CANDIDATE AND PLATFORM.
The Advice Given by the Cleveland
Organ In New York.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The Times will
say editoriaIly tomorrow:
The candidate of the convention must
be worthy of its cause and a fit exponent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02

A FRANCISCO. Sept. Tho Exam
iner-Journal relay courier arrived ut Suth-
erland, New. from Paxton at s:45 this
morning. The total distance traversed In
1.56l miles in six days, twenty hours. forty-
five minutes. "A loss OF Ave hourA twenty
minutes on schedule time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02

Among the articles deposited under the
stone were a history of each of the relig-
ious and benevolent societies of this place,
town officers. The building complete will
cost about 81. 200 and be ready for dedica-
ton by Jan. /, 1857.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
state Institution Burned.

FRANKFORT. KY. Sept. l. - Fire this
afternoon destroyed the main building OF
the state Feeble minded Institution. None
al the inmates was hurt. Loss. $45, 0o0.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Anderson Normal College Opens.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Sept. 1.-The new An
derson Normal University opened for the
first time this morning and began the work
of education with $50 pupils on the first
day. The new college is complete in every
particular and its course of study is
broader than any in the State. 1t includes
normal and university work and also a
business course. 1t is a boarding school
also for those from a distance. The out
look is very promising.
Faculty-William M. Croan, president;
George H. Colbert, mathematics; J. c.
Black, Pedagogy; J. p. Mullen, language;
Lottie N. Mullen, literature; j. G.. Perkins,
principal commercial department; E. f..
Copple, history. geography and mathe-
matics; W. G. Rush, chemistry and phar-
macy; Emmett l.. Mccain, ~penmanship;
Charles Nelson, musical director; Grace S.
Langell, voice culture; James F. Wysong,
conductor 7 band and orchestra; Laura
Quick, oratory; Louis H. Weichmann,
shorthand and typewriting; Kenneth NJ.
Burr. Captain Company c. Second In
fantry, I. n. G., military science and tao
tics; John f. Wiley. law; Margaret
Beachey. fine art and drawing.
Characterization and general manager,
William NJ. Croan; secretary and treas
urer, NJ, 5. Tousey; directors, William NJ.
Croan, John H. Terhune. James L. Kilgore.
Daniel F. Mustard and William r. Myers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
Twins Ninety-TwO Years Old.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
RIDGEVILLE. Ind, Aug. 31-To-day Richard
McGrif, aged ninety-two. Of Deerfield, Ind,
passed through here on his way to Geneva, Ind,
the home of his twin brother John, to celebrate
their ninety-third birthday. They are without
doubt the oldest living pair of twins in the State,
and probably in the United States, if not in the
world. They were born in the southern part of
Darke county, Ohio, Aug. 81, 1904. where both
resided until 1862, when they moved to Indiana.
Both married and raised large families, among
whom they now make their homes, their wives
having died more than thirty years ago. Neither
uses tobacco in any form. spectacles or canes,
but have used spirttuous liquors moderately all
their lives. They are cheerful, speaking hope
fully OF the celebration CT their centennial birth
day, and are fond of the company Of young peo-
pie as we'll as old. Both are stanch Democrats,
having cast their first vote for Jackson in 1924,
although not quite twenty-one years old. voting
for every Democratic nominee since. and declare
their intention to vote for Bryan next November.
Uncle john visited Indianapolis when it was
a small town., riding. on horseback, and
hitched his horse 70 a '~sapling' near where the
Statehouse new stands. Mike" his youngest
son. now fifty, prepared dinner for about one
hundred of his kinsmen. embracing four genera
lions to-day
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HAT STORE
FL North Pennsylvania Street.

far as / can learn, this seems TO be the
choice of the great body of the delegates.
l am more than g%ratihed at the size and
character of the convention. though l can
not say that l am much surprised al It. 1t
has been foreshadowed by the character OF
the State conventions held all over the
country within the last two weeks.
In Illinois" he continued. in reply to a
question. the situation is looking much
and enthusiastic, and we nominated a very
strong State ticket. General Black. who
leads our ticket, is a strong and popular
man in Illinois. and if he gets out and
makes a campaign such as he is able to
make Ii is within the possibilities that he
might. carry the State. Both the other
objections have been raised. and have
seen worse prospects than those of General
Blacks turned into success
ennsyIvan Wants Nothing.
o G.. Bullitt. of Philadelphia, member
of the provisional committee from Pennsyl-
vania. will be remembered for the stirring
speech he made mere during the sound
money conference three weeks ago. Since
the first call was sent out, Mr.. Bullitt has
been one of the most active workers OF the
anti-Bryan crusade. He is an influential
member of the Pennsylvania contingent
and his opinions have great weight. Last
night he was asked what position Penn
sylvanla would assume on the question of
a nominee.
This is a matter,t' he said. (which the
has given no consideration"
1t was suggested to him that New York.
New Jersey and ether Eastern States
seemed to think the West and Southwest
ought - be allowed to name the candidate.
Our State may follow suit" he said.
Mr.. Bullitt said that Pennsylvania will
probably have no resolutions to offer to the
convention. The matter of an income-tax
plank, he said, had not been considered by
the delegation and he had not heard 1t
discussed.
Evening star., 1896-03-07

scarcely reached the end of the lane, and
vas still hesitating there. uncertain which
way to turn for the shortest course when
babel of voices broke on my car, lights
swept round a distant corner, and l found
myself threatened with new danger 1
did not wait to consider whether this band,
with their torches and weapons, mad aIght
to do with me-my nerves were shaken the
streets of Paris were full of terrors, every
corner had gallows for me-but turned
and, fleeing back the way had come. made
hurried effort to find the house which
had sheltered me. Failing, In one or two
trials. and seeing that the lights were real
ly coming that way, and that in a moment
l must be discovered. sprang across the
lane and dived into the alley by which the
child stealer had vanished
/ had not taken ten steps before some
up. and 1 fell sprawling in the mud In the
fall my burden rolled from my arms, and
was instantly snatched up by dark figure.
which. rising as by magic beside me, was
gone into the gloom almost as quickly.
got up limping and flung curse after both :
but the lights already shone on the mouth
of the alley, and had no time to lose If
would not be detected. set of running
down the passage, turned to the left at the
end, and along q lane, thence into another
lane and q wider road; nor did stop until
I had left all signs and sounds of pursuit
behind me.
The place in which came to a stand at
last was piece of waste land, apparently
In the suburbs Of the city. High up on the
left could discern a light or two, pierc-
ing the gloom Of the sky, and knew they
shone from the windmills Of Montmartre