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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
An Observation from the Poll.

Il have a good deA of faith in the cor
rectness of POLL said a Republican
candidate yesterday. I'VE have this great
advantage over the Popocrats. The Demo-
Gratis who Will not vote for Bryan are
usually business men who are not in the
habit of talking much and do not say much
about it. 1t Is therefore hard for the Dem
ocratic organization to spot them. But
whenever a Republican is stricken with the
silver mania he Immediately conceives the
notion that he had laid an egg and goes
and cakleS about it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
Foley Declared Insane.

Jerry Foley. s. Fayette street, the man
who was arrested Sunday laboring under
the hallucination that he was President of
the world. was declared insane yesterday
Roger Whalen, another one of SUNDAYS
arrests is stin in the station house await
ing the time for his sanity to be tested
He the man who sought protection
stating that there army of men
with paper hats on their heads who were
seeking his life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
A Big Rally at EntOn.

A large rally was held at Eaton, Della
ware county, yesterday under the the
pices of the Eaton Mckinley Club. Fully
five thousand people were present and
participated in the celebration. Dele
cations from Dunkirk, Albany, Hartford
City, Muncie and many other smaller towns
of that vicinity were present. Hon. John
l.. Griffitns, of this city, and John A. Bon
nam, of Hartford City, were the speakers
and kept the attention of the crowd in a
most successful manner as they discussed
the money question and the other issues of
oar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
Bruised Kentucky Gentleman.

Leopold Hamlin was arrested yesterday
by patrolman Moore and charged with
drunk. His face was skinned badly, and
there was q large lump on the back of his
head, the result of a blow from a brick
which was thrown by the colored porter
employed by a. j. Treat, tailor. Hamlin
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

and the colored man had some words be-
cause Hamlin, claiming to be q Kentucky
gentleman. felt insulted because the col
o1ed man spoke to him. TIE nert then had
drink together, and the trouble was
SC mingly over, but the negro struck Ham
lin in the head with the brick. knocking
him down and causing the bruises on his
face. The colored man mlde his escape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
The Hsbernians Picnic,

The Ancient Order of Hibernians gave a
large picnic yesterday at the fair grounds
and a very enjoyable day it proved to be.
Many persons went early in the morning.
carrying their lunches with them and
nearly as many appeared at the grounds
after the noon hour The programme pre-
pared by the management consisted of
baseball, football bicycle racing and many
other field day sports.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
Reineeke Finds a bottle

While County Commissioner Reinecke
was away on his fishing trip during the
last week he found near Walton a bottle
containing a note signed by Harry Burtch
stating that the body of the writer could
be found above the dam at Aroma. The
matter vas reported TO the postmaster at
Walton and 1t was earned that such a
person had disappeared.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
Dry Goods,
Fancy Goods
Notions,
Art Goods,
Millinery,
ClOaks,
Furs,
Suits,
ssOUR buildings.


Our building is and basement running through
Pearl street having floor about $4,000 it, the best lighted
and ventilated the We have excellent elevator facilities
for the accommodation The fixtures
building the
lated to insure prompt attention to our patrons
|. ssOIJE2 ASSOSTNIENT..
We believe whole will compare favOraby
with line the possibly better and Others
'sOFJ2 QUALITIES.
getting collection had object NOT HOW
CHEAP, BUT HOW GOOD In other words did skirmsh
lowest
dee Others always kept feature the fore
ground there is Wi the the worth
of his money!"
ssOIR POLICY,
We will strictly adhere the onprice system without
buy us the same money enabling
selling lower than would under the devat
ing system.
ssOIJFG TEE2NIS.s
We will cash only c. 0. d. thereby avoiding the of
Tending might be compelled refuse
whose valuable besides which also enables sell
closer than might if take chances bad
accounts which inevitable in the credit business
IT WILL PAY YOU TO WATT in view of the fact that
quite buying the lowest notch the goods
touched and BESIDES the satisfaction Of knowing that
possibly make mistake purchasing article that is out of
might old stock That alone would justify
postpone purchase for few days. get chance to look at
line before you decide.
Extending everybody courteous invitation call
soon as e open, Respectfully,
THE WIN. BLOCK co.,
Nos. Washington
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
HE LOST HIS THUMB.
L. Hobbs Forgot the Bicycle Sprocke
Wheel Danger.

I. Hobbs. an employee of H. T. Hearsey &
Co, suffered an accident yesterday which
cost him one his thumbs. He was working
with the chain of his bicycle. when in some
way he got his thumb caught between the
sprocket wheel and the chain, MASKING his
thumb almost from his hand. He was
taken to the Dispensary and the wounded
member amputated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
A Family Treasure,

The pure and Dalatable brews of the
Home Brewing Company, Columbia" and
Extract of Malt" are most desirable beV-
erages for family use. Both are bottled by
their maker. Telephone 1850 Also by j
Metzger & Co. Telephone 407
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

S. w. Grimes in the Labor day road
race, won first prize, am Outing bicycle;
also time prize, a White bicycle. Mr..
Grimes rides a Stearns bicycle. The way to
do it is to do it on Stearns. c. G.. Fisher
& Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

No wine has purer bouquet than Cook s
Imperial Extra Dry Champa gne. 1t is the
pure juice of the grapes fermented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

Frank Krosckeske, who got second place
in the road race, rode Timms bicycle
which weighed twenty-seven pounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General offices, 20 South Delaware
street Fire. tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

Insure against tornadoes. The McGil-
Hard Agency Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS.

Chairman Bynum Goes 10 the Windy
City to Select Them.
Chairman Bynum, of the national Demo-
cratic committee. went to Chicago yester-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
PENNSYLVANIA LINE.
AND RETURN-S1. rs
REPUBLICAN BARBECUE.
Inbor-Day Road Race.

Special train leaves s a. m. Saturday,
Sept. u. Returning, leaves Seymour p m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

Insure your home in the Glens Falls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

ums. carlin & Lennox. 81 East Market.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

Feed .,our horse JANEss Dustless oat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER Il
In order the general public of
WILL few brief remarks endeavOr outline
herewith.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-08
Our Introduction to the Public

We hereby most respectfully the opening of
Store and East Washington Eastman Schecer
old stand) which will take place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
HELD UP IN THk STREETS.
Mr.. Byron Harlan, New Conner Here. Is
stopped and Robbed.

Mr.. Byron Harlan Is new conner TO
Richmond. lie is engaged In the advertis-
ing business for New York iirm in Rich
mond.
Peacefully vending his way home TO the
81. Claire Hotel on Sunday evening he
was confronted by three villanous- look
ine men I'm Eighteenth street, near Broad
street. who surrounded him. and. in the
popular parlance. "neid him up; or as
feudal romancers would have said, "bade
him stand and deliver
Mr.. Harlan surrendered 81. Salts
fed that they had all that was of
value on or about his person these rob
bers disappeared and Mr.. Harlan went
home a sadder and wiser. as well as a
poorer man, and told his troubles TO the
hotel people. and afterwards TO the po-
lice.
This matter OF holding people up is
getting 20 be "A serious thing in Richmond
and while but few of the cases ever get
into print or even to the ears Of the
police, II is not an infrcquent thing Tor
man on the streets after dark To be
asked for his funds In a threatening aud
urmistakable manner. and often at the
point Of q pistol.
One night last week two men poked
pistol into the face of a well-known citi-
zen ON the corner of Seventh and Main
streets, and when he handed out silver
dollar they asked no further questions
but took IL and departed.
The police are keeping sharp lookout
for these tramps and garroters with
view OF bringing such business To a
summary close. The two men who seem
20 have been operating between Ninth
and Third and Main and Broad streets
lately are white men. young. ana appa-
rently abundantly able TO do some work
for the city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
MdNY COMMITTE MLETINGS.
Officers of the Municipal Government
Hard at work


The Water Committee met at 1870 last
night In room. No. II. of the City Hall.
Chairman Briggs in the chair, and the
following members present Messrs. Tan
ner, Montgomery. Stokes, Lawder, Clutch
ins. and G. X. Noble.
The regular Payroll and bills were CT
dered to be paid. Superintendent Boiling
reported that the balance to the credit
of the Water Department to-day was
$l.lOO.S2
on motion Of Mr.. Lawder the appli-
cation of the Fire Department for a plug
on Seventeenth street was granted. APP
plications for plugs in other quarters
were rejected
On motion of Mr.. Tanner. the Superin-
tendent was authorized to expend $50
in the purchase of "A valv' for the 2i-inch
pipe leading to the stear pump.
The Committee on Second Market met
at s o'clock and transacted routine bust
ness. Those present were Messrs. Hob
son tchairman); Brock, and Witte.
The Committee on Police met at
O'Clock, the members present being
Mcssrs. Starke (chairman); Lawder. and
Blanks. Bills amounting to 5000 and
some odd dollars. were ordered paid.
Some minor matters were attended TO.
and the committee adjourned.
The School Committee met at $50
o'clock. with Messrs Burton. CHAIR
mani. John NJ. King. Briggs Lawder, and
Neale. present. Only routine work was
done.
The Board OF Aldermen will meet at
o'clock tonight TO consider amendments
to the ordinance regulating the sale of
delinquent lands.
The Committee on Health will meet at
II o'clock this morning i'm the Office of the
Board OF Health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
RAPID GROWTH
Governor Atkinson, Inauguration.

CHARLESTON, w. VA. Dec 30.-The
G. W. Atkinson Club. of this city, which
gained an enviablo reputation In the last
campaign. has organized anew for the
purpose Of conducting the inaugural cer-
cmOnies of Governor elect Atkinson on
March 4th next. A large number of the
leading Republicans OF the city were pres
ent last night. and the work was begun
with such a degree of enthusiasm and
eagerncss that a tremendous demonstra-
ton for the event IS assured. The club
resolved itself into an inaugural assOcia-
ton and elected Fred Paul Grosscup as
general chairman and .. A. Petty as
general secretary and treasurer. An eX-
ecutiye committee, which Will have gem
eral charge of the event and appoint
the various subcommittee, was appoint
cd.
II was decided that in addition TO the
regular inaugural ceremonies there would
also he a demonstration OF Uniformed Re-
publican League clubs from all sections
of the State. The Executive Committee
also propose that the Inauguration shall
be one Of the most elaborate ever held
In the State.
Kanawha Republicans deferred the cell
ebration OF The Republican victory until
this event. and there will be a strong
effort 10 make IL a red-leiter day tor
Charleston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Virginia State Directory and Gazeitecr

Volume z Of the above work has lust
been issued from the presses OF the j.
l.. I'M Printing Company, who are own
ers and publishers. IL Is gotten up IN
good style and embraces a mass or
information compiled in convenient form
for ready reference. The publishers have
added several new and important fea-
lures. amoiy which is complete map
of the STATE. also School. Bank. ana
Newspaper Department. The work
stands alone in the field it aims TO cover.
and will prove a valuable Eelp 10 any
business man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
A GREAT STAGE PICTURE.
"The Great Northwest" viii BE Produced
Here Tonight.


"The Great Northwest" as its name
suggests, is a play written for the pur-
pose of depicting life as it exists in that
great expanse of country. where wheat
is king. where cities spring up in a single
night. where restless winds sweep across
a thousand miles of yellow. waving grain.
and men breathe free and full. and life
H. natural and uncOnhned, yet whtlc love
and hate, laughter and tears passion and
pain. make up. as evcryw here, human
story" without those horrible scenes
which go so far To give the uninltiated
a wrong idea Of real life as it does exist
in the far West.
A play that dspels from the minds of the
audience all prejudice against the cxposi
ton of realism IN western dramas, "The
shirt and Bowie-knife element It's
scenes are natural and unstraincd. The
electrical and mechanical effects are mar
vels OF stage realism. What. with real
horses. real locomotive real windmill.
with its huge fans revolving at a terrific
speed during the bowling electrical biz
zard. real enough to make one reach for
his ulster The terrible prairie fire. anoth
er bit OF realism. on a scale never at
tempted by anyone else. 4 game for a
mans life the most intensely dramatic
scene witnessed for many years. Yet.
with all. there f. more genuine humor
and fun than In any American play before
the public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
WATCH-NIGHT SERVICES.
COMING YEAR 40 BE WELCOMED
WIN PRAYER AND PRAISE.
Bcaut,fal Old Custom to Be Observed In
Msny Churches Tonight OF p'i'
fereot Demon nations.

In pursuance of n tlmc-honored ana
beautiful custom. many OF the church"s
, of this city will tonight hold watch
night services" and with prayer and songs
OF praise greet the dawn Of tho new
year.
The custom is moro generally observed
among the Mc;hodists than any other
denomination. and most of the churches
of this faith welcome the opening year.
AT CENTENARY.
AT Centenary church. services will be-
gin ut . o'clock and for an hour, special
exercises will be held under the auspices
of the Epworth League. The sacrament
OF tho Lords Supper will then be admin
istered after which there will be prayer
and praise services until the bells strike
the hour OF midnight. announcing that
the world has entered upon the ninety
seventh year OF tho century.
At Broad Street and Union Station
Methodist churches similar services will
be observed
AT THE FIRST BAPTIST
The new year will also be welcomed by
watch-night services at the First Baptist
church. beginning at IL o'clock and clos
ing as soon az tnc DcllS OF tne churcneS
and city have rung in the new year. This
service has always been largely attend
ed. and has proved TO many the begin
ming OF new He. DIR. Cooper will con-
duct the service
Tomorrow night the Young Peoples
Union OF tho same church will give a
New Years reception TO their friends and
members. They will keep open house
from to IL O'clock and will entertain
with music. rectations. and other at
tractlye features.
other congregations will also gather in
their houses of worship. ard spend the
last moments OF the expiring year in
praise and thanksgiving
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

Board of Directors VIII Meet In This City
at O'clock Tonight.

The Board Of Directors Of the Union
Theological Seminary will meet in the
lecturc-room OF the First Presbyterian
church tonight at o'clock.
The main object Of the meeting IS to
arrange for the completion Of the re-
naming buildings of the seminary. with
the view OF pushing the work 50 that
everything will be In complete operation
at the institution by next Christmas
Among those expected 10 be present
are the following: Rev. r. H. Hoge y.
d., president OF the board. Wilmington.
n. c.: Rev. w. S. Lacy. Norfolk Rov.
S. T. Martin, ID. D. Dublin, Va; Rev l..
Il. Johnston. ID. D.. South Boston; Rev.
L. Il. Turnbuil. d. D.. Durham. y. c.;
Rev. a. c. Hopkins. u. D.. Charlestown.
w. Va; Row. II. +. Campbell. Asheville.
n. C.: Rev. G.. l.. Petrie u. D.. Char
lottcsvillc. Va: Rev II. J. Hill. Fayette-
Vile n. c.. Rev. w. y. Arrowood.
Laurenburg. n. c.; Hon. J. Hoge Tyler,
Radford: Colonel J. i. Fitzgerald. Farm
Vile: Or. T.. n. Hutchinson, Charlottes-
vile: Mr. J. NJ. Sidestrikor Charleston.
w. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
New York's Increased Bhdgcr.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-The Board Of Es-
tinate md AppOrtionment. which has
been for two weeks considering the final
estimates OF the various branches OF the
city government OF 1897. finished its work
yesterday The total appropriations foots
up something close 10 SJO.000000.
This expenditure. II is estimated. VIII
make the tax rate for next year $3.50 on
each 500 Of valuation No approach TO
this budget or this rate has ever been
reached before. Mayor Strong has little
to say about the budget, but IL Is believed
that he is surprised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
Wcsf-End Christmas Entertainment.

The Wcst-Eni Christian Mission Sun
day-school. 1926 west Cary street. had
their Christmas entertainment Tuesday
night. 10 the JOY Of numerous little ones.
The audience was large onc-thc rooms
being crowded end many unable TO get
oven standing room. All doubtless felt
ply repaid i'm tho bright. catchy songs
and rccitations Of the scholars. The visit
TO the little American girl OF ropresen-
tatives from every cline. bearing precious
gifts. as portrayed by six little girls. was
Particularly enjoyed. while Shcm Prof
hit afforded much amusement by IA hui
rnorous recitation of Christmas in The
country.
At the close Of tho exercises. every
scholar was given some token OF remcm-
brance from Santa. while those who had
Teen most faithful in their attendance
and Lessons received suitable rewards.
The school closes the year under tho
most favorable conditions. the percentage
of attendance being exceptionally high.
and the corps Of workers who have charge
arc working inlefatigaby to make tho
mission Il success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

~ treasurer to refrain from further pay
ment of interest on the county's bonded
indebtedness. The funded debt OF the
county is $4,000. The bonds are held
by about forty different corporations and
individuals in New York and5 New Eng
land. and have been quoted acGlmost par.
Edward Helmie. chairman OF the county
board. states that this action WAS
taken simply because the county could
not raise money enough by taxation
TO meet It's obligations. lie asserted that
the settlers of Lane county are not re-
pudiators and pay their taxes promptly.
but that such IS not the case with nom
resident land owners. lie cites "A an
example tho Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage
ComOany. which owns ninety quarter Sec
tions of land in the county and has not
paid a cent Of taxes for nearly three
years.
About 500 0o0 Of the county's Indebted
ness is represented by bonds issued TO aid
I'm the construction Of the Great Bend
branch OF the Santa Fe road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
4 InckrY iiadlN Hurt.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 3O.-AIild wealth
or. fast track. and big crowd marked
to-day-s sport. Two faVOrites won, the
public losing on the day. In the second
race Farmer Leigh ran into the fence
and hurt Jockey CaywOOd badly, his
knee-cap being fractured. Summaries:
First race-siX furlOngs. selhng.-Bryan
dOS. CaywOod. 10 y first with Dorothy
III. second and Meddler third.
Second racc-twO-year-o odds. one mile
Cannonade OO3. Songer, q 10 u first,
with Otto II. second and Harry Is. third.
Time. l .i3i9.
Third race-scyen furlongs selling
Cotton King 1O4 Hart. 10 - first. with
C. c. Rumri.l second and Miss Clark
third. Time, l:2,is.
Fourth race-Iiandicap seven furlongs.-
Albert ). GO. Dorsey, : 10 II first, with
Maggie s. second and Paladin third. Time
l.2Si. /
Fifth race-hurdles. mile and furlong
Brakeman 14O. w. Midas. TO II first.
with Mr. Dunlap second and Rey del Mar
third. Time. 2.0IR.
Sixth race-two-y ear-olds. six furlongs
Maffe 6. Cl02 Morse. , TO - first, with
Pat Morris second and Alton third. Time.
l.l4-..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
IOUNG FORGER ARRESTED.
BY Request of His Mother He Was Sent to
the X r rrnatory.


Fer some days past several merchants,
including Miller d Rhoads and Alexan-
red Werst this city, have been wor-
ried with worthless checks. bearing the
signature OF one of the officers of the Ma
sonic Home. These checks were not for
large amounts. and were presented by n
boy named Smith. of about fifteen years
of age. an intelligent and hOnest-looking
youngster.
The theft Of bicycle lamp. reported
by the Temple Bicycle Company. has
also been traced TO the boy. and the case
was placed I'm the hands of the police
From the description given, the detectives
suspicious rested on the boy Smith. who
lives on Nineteenth street. who has been
giving his mother lots of trouble.
Yesterday Sergeant Gibson arrested
the suspected boy. and carried him TO
headquarters. whore he confessed TO scmc
OF his wrong doing.
The boys mother was sent for and
when she reached headquarters.
she burst into tears and wrung her hands
I'm anguish at the sight OF her only hey
under arrest for a serious crime.
The hoy was also very much distressed
nj finding himself i'm such a position. and
ran to his mother with tears i'm his eyes
and begged her to forgive him. and not to
leave him.
She could do nothing however but con-
sent to have him carried to the Laurel
ReformatoTy. whore he was taken by Ser
geant Thomas yesterday afternoon.
The boy was a student at the High
school and was considered unusually
bright lie is the only child and his
father Is dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

bundle In his arms. He was followed by
some OF the young men, while others went
10 the Third Station and informed the
police OF the occurrence.
Officers Brannan and German went In
search of the man and found him In a
lumber yard In the vicinity. I'm company
with another disreputable looking white
man, the latter having on his person,
set OF plumber tools. III
The case came up before Justice Crt..ch-
field yesterday. and the testimony in
troduccd connected Kerncy with the rob
berry. His companion whose name Is
Thomas O'Neaf, was given twelve months
In Jail az suspicious character. and
Kcrncy was given six months on the same
charge. and the case Of burglary went on
to the grand jury.