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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Linton Pnradipg His Apxism.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2S--An effort will
be made tomorrow to prevent the dedica-
tion OF the statue of Father James Mar
quette. in Statuary Hall of the Capitol. by
Mr.. Linton, the member from Michigan,
who is an avowed representative of the A
p. A. doctrines. Mr.. Linton has prepared
n resolution to prevent the placing of the
statue in the Capitol. baslng his protest on
n law providing that only statues of citi-
zens Of the States furnishing them shall be
placed there and claiming that Father Mar
Cuette was not a citizen OF Wisconsin. He
viii try to secure consideration of the reso-
lufi0n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
butter Maker. Adjourn.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Feb. 2S.-The big
convention OF the butter makers of America
was practically brought to close this aft
erncon. Papers were read by c. r.. Belts
on ''Canada's Largest Creamery. by
Thomas John on rs an export cheese a
poular one for home consumption? and
BY j. X. Powell on How We can get good
reputation for American cheese in foreign
markets" The supply men are moving
their exhibits and the working dairy is a
thing of the past. Many of the members
have departed for their homes and to-mor-
row will see the last of them go. The meet
ing was one of the best ever held.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

DULUTH, Mimi, Feb 2s.-Fire broke out
at O'Clock this morning in the O'Brien-
Knowlton Block, on Michigan street. The
. building. which is four stories, is owned by
wholesale produce concerns. The upper
stories are occupied by families. strong
wind is blowing and nothing can save the
structure Ii is feared that several lives
have been lost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 2S,-The State
Board of Health was informed to-day that
there have been sixteen cases of smallpox
and seven deaths this week at the Marine
hospital in Cairo. President McFa1, of the
board that there are now fifteen cases of
smallpox at Duquoin and that citizens of
Duquoin are fleeing TO Benton and asking
saying the danger is imminent. Secretary
Scott left tonight for Duquoin. and If the
situation is dangerous quarantine will be-
tat, bod
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Anderson Wheel Works.
ec,al to the Indianapolis Journal.

ANDERSON. Ind, Feb. 2S.-The articles
of incorporation of the Anderson Wheel
Company were filed to-day with the county
recorder, showing a capital stock of $4,000.
The directors. Messrs. ]. B. Lott. ]. p.
Sears, w. G. Neff. w. l. Manchester, c. F.
Lott, F. NJ. Cowden and c. #. Jones. select
ed the following as officers of the COM
dent ]. P. Sears; secretary, w. G. Neff;
treasurer and manager, j. b. Lott The
company will manufacture bicycles and will
consolidate with the Morrow Wheel Com
cany of Ohio
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
COLLAPSE OF A GALLERY.


FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. pa gallery
in the Casino collapsed during the polo
game tonight and fifty spectators were
thrown to the floor. Thirty persons were
mere less injured Narcissus Maynard,
an old man, died soon after; others are
thought to be fatally hurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SCOTTSBURG, Ind, Feb 2S.-One Of the
most interesting revival meetings ever held
in Scott county is now in progress at the
Methodist Church in this place, being con-
Quoted by the regular minister, Rev. ]. T.
Jones, assisted by evangelist Hatfield, Of
Greenfield. The meeting has been in prog
ress more than a week, and nightly the
church building has been crowded. People
who live miles in the country are attending,
and in the audience may be seen persons
who, until this revival began, were seldom
seen inside a church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Badly Burned with Acid.


6peCIdI 10 JOurnaI.
FORTVILLE, Ind, Feb. 28-Ellsworth
Stottlemeyer, employed by the Grote Green
street chemical works, careiessly handled
some muriatic acid last night, which caused
explosion, the acid flying into his face
and eyes, and may possibly cause him to
lose his eyesight This is the second SIM
liar accident at the works this week. An
other workman, Harvey Crosse, was burned
badly about the face by a plug bursting out
of a nitric acid vessel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
The Trnnsvnnr. Prisoners.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Is. = United States
Consular Agent Manioe, at johannesburg.
has made a report by cable to Secretary
Olney respecting the condition of the pris-
oners at that place. He says that the
Transvaal government shows every DISPOSE
ton to treat the prisoners leniently and
has been considerate and friendly toward
the official representatives of the United
States. Hammond and the other American
prisoners are now in johannesburg. await
Ing legal prOcpeding@
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Judge Brooks buys a, Pnper.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
BEDFORD. Ind, Feb. 2S.-Judge T. J.
Brooks to-day bought a halt interest in
the Bedford Daily and Weekly Mail, owned
by the late r. r. Hitchcock, and has formed
a partnership with r. =. OTIS, surviving
partner of the old firm. for the continuance
of the business. The Mail is one of the
best newspaper properties in southern In
diana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

Minnie Tracey. the dramatic soprano who
was heard with so much pleasure last night
as Leonora in "Trovatore'' and whose San
tuzza in "Cavelleria" and Media in "Pagli-
acct" will be heard tonight. has received
rare Endorsement for one OF her years. She
was bern in Albany, n. Y, and is a niece of
General Tracey. Miss Tracey was seen at
the Denison House yesterday and related the
story of her career.
II always had the stage idea" she said.
but my family opposed me. / was pooh
poohed and sienced. My musical bent. how
ever. they could not repress, and I was
permitted to go to Paris to finish my vocal
study. There, as an amateur. studied with
Marie Sass for two years and a half, a bril-
liant teacher. who had herself created the
principal role in 'EAfricaine.' By accident
/ was heard by Director Dauphin, OF the
Geneva Opera House, who offered me an en-
gagement at once, but my teacher did not
think at the fret hearing that j was duly
prepared. The director kept me in mind
and the following spring asked me IL L would
sing before the abonneS of the Geneva opera
which / did. / made a success and was en-
gagged at once. I made nv debut in Faust.
my second appearance as Gilda in 'Rigolet-
to- and the third as Valentine in the .Hugue-
nots.' / sang there for seven months and
had the honor of singing Elsa for the first
time IN french IN Geneva also sang
there L'Afr:caine,' Aida Halevy's Juive.
created lie Cid of Massenet: Iphigenie,' of
~Gluck, and sang my French Elsa success
fully about twenty-seven times.
Following / sang in special performances
all through Belgium. put in no idle time.
I assure you. ] created the role OF Brunn-
hilda. IN Nice. the following winter.
Dramatic. yes" said Miss Tracey, that
Is my keynote In voice and action. In 1893 |
sang at Covent Garden. London, my partic-
ular role being Donna Anna in Don Giovan-
nj and then / had host OF social engage
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
A "Sport" Falls Dead.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE. Ind, Feb. 2.-At o'clock this
morning Tom Thomas dropped dead in his
room at the home of his mother on Wash
ington street. He got out of bed. drunk a
small bottle of beer and dropped dead. The
man was a well-known sport and gambler,
having engineered many prize fights in this
vicinity
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Assassin Burned I'm a Factory.

JEFFERSON. Wis. Feb. 2S.-L. M. Smith,
secretary, treasurer and superintendent of
the Wisconsin Manufacturing Company. was
shot tonight and fatally wounded by an un-
known man. Officers pursuing the assassin
surrounded him in the factory, and after
shots were exchanged. the building was fired
and the plant and the assassin were burned
together. The cause of the shooting and the
identity of the murderer are unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Another Democrat to De ousted.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.-House elections
committee MOL to-day decided to report in
favor of unseating Mr.. Robbins, Democrat. of
the Fourth District OF Alabama. and giving
his seat TO W. F. Aldrich. the contestant,
who was supported by Republicans and Pop
ulists. The decision was reached by a party
vote. the Republicans claiming that ballot
box stuffing was practiced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EDINBURG. Ind, Feb. q. = Valentine
Renner. aged about twenty-three years.
and son OF the late Peter Renne-. four
miles southeast OF Edinburg committed
suicide this morning He and a sister, with
a servant girl. occupied the old homestead
The young man went down into the Gel ar
or the house and shot himself three times
In the breast. near the heart, and then In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Used Cancelled stamps.


Speclal 10 the indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Feb 2S.-Deputy United
States Marshal Jerry Collins came here this
morning and arrested VIM. A. Briar, who is
charged with violating the postal laws. 1t is
claimed that he used Cancelled stamps on let
tiers mailed by him. He was taken before
United States Commissioner Taylor of Wa
bash: and, after hearing, was released on
$500 bond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Gas Well mt MOdOc.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.

WINCHESTER, Ind, Feb. 2S.-The citi-
zens of Modoc, twelve miles southwest of
this city, have just finished drilling what
proves to be an excellent gas well. Gas
was found at depth of 1,040 feet, being for
ty feet in the Trenton rock. The well will
This IS the farthest point south in the
county where gas has been found in any,
thing like paying quantity. Last night the
citizens Of the place had a jollification in
Of ba GoI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

chiffon. A pretty idea for bodice Il car
ried out In black satin. laid in folds from
the side TO the middle OF the back and
front, where they cross. forming a Y al
the neck This Is filed in, back and front
with yfo.et satin. cut I'm three-cornered
revers and covered with black silk guipure.
A deep frill OF embroidered violet lisse is
set on the edge of the revcrs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO. Ind, Feb. 2s.-Wesley Kinder,
aged twenty, was arrested for the express
car robbery at Russiaville and is in jail
here. Yesterday the residence of Kinder's
brother was searched and a lot of stolen
goods found Kinder has confessed and i'm
plcates others. Among the goods found
was a lot taken from a dental office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Got 500 Damages.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLUFFTON, Ind, Feb. 2S. - The seven
thousand-dolar SANDER suit of Longacher
against Erwin ended to-day with verdict
of 500 for the plaintiff Longacher man.
aged a branch dry-goods store at Berne for
Campbell & Erwin, leading merchants of
Hartford City, and on being discharged, it
is alleged, ne was called fraud, thief and
rascal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
OBITUARY.
Gen. e. c. Cabell, Ex-COnfederate Sol.
der md Ex-COngressmnn.

ST. LOUIS, Feb 2S.-General E. c. Cabell,
who served in the Confederate army during
the late war, died here at O'Clock this
morning, at the home OF Ashley Cabeil, his
son.
General Cabell was eighty years old. and
during the last thirty years lived In st.
Louis He came here from Florida. which
State he represented in Congress forty years
ago. He abandoned the practice of law sew
eral years ago, and since then lived in reoire-
ment. He leaves son and two daughters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

the top of the head, the last shot ranging
down and lodging near the eye. He had
become unbalanced in mind. On his person
was found $40 in money and a will, written
by himself. In which he disposed OF his farm
to his brothers and sisters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
school Girl Dies from Injury.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 2S-Alma Leonard.
aged nine, and daughter of Mrs. Adolph
Holm, died last night while undergoing a
surgical operation. Four weeks ago she was
attempting to leave her seat in high school
and struck her left ankle. The bone was
shattered and while the badly swollen leg
was being split open to scrape the bone. last
night. she died. The family came to Mum
Gle from Marion. The remains will be taken
to Charlottesville the former home, for
burial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Cleveland VIII Buy Duck Hnunts.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-President Cleve-
land. IL is said. has practically closed ne
gotiations for the purchase of duck-shoot-
ing grounds on the Potomac river in Stat
ford county. Virginia, about forty miles
New Workers, has a water frontage of
about a mile and is fitted up with binds.
1t is said many improvements will be made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
A Missing Defaulter.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

HAGERSFOWN, Ind, Feb. 2S-George
Ham, who lives six miles east, at Greens
Fork, and who deserted his wife last week
and wrote that he would never return, was
discovered to-day to be a defaulter. He
has been buying stock FOR Dan Harris, a
prominent shipper, and was allowed to carry
blank checks signed by Harris to enable
him to fill a check for any needed sum to
pay for stock. He secured $500 with these
checks before he left.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Newport Jail Contract.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
NEWPORT, Ind, Feb. 2S.-The Board Of
Commissioners of this county met here In
special session to-day and let the contract
for the new Jail to Martin Lori, of Hunting
burg, Ind. for Sl5,70o. Ii is to be built of
stone and will have modern conveniences
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Prince and Princes. Troubet.,ox

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. FEB. q. -
Prince and Princess Troubetskoy left Cob
ham this morning for New York whence
they viii said on the Werra. Princess Trou-
betskoy will soon publish another story.
the plot of which is laid in America, Aus
(Ta.ia and England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Carlisle Losing Gold.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S = The treasury
to-day lost 81, 39.5oo in gold coin and $4,000
I'm bars. which leaves the true amount OF
the reserve s12e,2i4 -. This is a net less
since last "Wednesday OF nearly 81 10000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Local Attractions.

Peter Daley. Jennie Yeamans and 1.-THE
Night Clerk Company conclude their en-
gagement at the Grand with performances
this afternoon and tonight.
Robert Downing is seen to better adj
vantage in 1.-The Gladiator than in any of
his plays. He will play it at the Grand
Monday and Tuesday nights, with Eugene
Blair as Neodamia.
There will be street parade to-day of
the big dog and pony show coming to En-
glish's next week.
Ben Stern, business manager for Fanny
Davenport, was here yesterday, arranging
for her engagement at English's the week
of March is, in "Gismonda," Sardou's great
play. of which Miss Davenport makes an
elaborate scenic production. Mr.. Stern is
hurrying Jon to Boston, where there will be
plenty of work to do. owing to the fact
that Davenport, Bernhardt and Duse open
the same night-March 23-in Sardou pro-
auctions. The Davenport company goes
from here direct to Boston
The New York Stars close a successful
week at the Empire with two performances
to-day. Next week comes Sam Devere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29

ROCHESTER,. y. Y. Feb. 2S.-Susan D.
Anthony leaves tonight for California, 10
begin struggle for the striking out OF the
word male" from the States Constitution
Two lectures will be given in each Of the
dfy-sevsn counties OF the State during the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Found Unconsciou. by the Road.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BEDFORD. Ind, Feb. 28.-Anderson b.
denhamer, a farmer of Pleasant Run town
ship, was found unconscious alongside the
road between here and Hiltonville this aft
ernoon. He had been on horseback and evil
IDENTIFY thrown and dragged a considerable
distance His face was badly bruised and
up to tonight is still in a critical condition.
Blood was found along the road from the
place where he struck the ground to where
be was found
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Quite So.
WASHINGTON Post.

washington POST
Mr.. Harrison desires IT to be distinctly I'M
derstood that he Is able to make his we'd
ding date without any newspaper assistance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Bill i'm Regard to Leasing Lands for
school Purposes Dfsnpproved.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The President
to-day returned to the House of Repre-
sertatives without his approval the bill au-
thorizing the leasing of lands for educa-
tional purposes in Arizona. He objects to
that portion of the measure which provides
that until the Legislature makes regulations
concerning the leasing of the lands and
suitable Limitations and safeguard regulat-
ing il, the Governor. the Secretary OF the
Territory and the Superintendent of Public
Instruction shall constitute board for the
leasing of the lands under rules and regula-
tions heretofore prescribed by the Secretary
of the Interior Under the act it is not
necessary for the Secretary of the Interior
to give his approval to leases. Under these
circumstances, he says, the lands whose
value largely depends upon their standing
timber may be leased and denuded or their
timber by officers, none OF whom have been
chosen by the people and without the
sanction of any law or regulation made by
the Representatives Of Arizona in the local
Legislature. The protests received from
numerous and influential citizens OF the Ter
ritcry he says, indicate considerable OPP
position to this bill among those interested
In the preservation ana proper management
OF these school lands.
The President has signed the acts liking
the time for holding court in the northern
division of the Eastern district or Tennessee
and authorizing the Secretary OF the Navy
10 donate cannon and cannon balls 10 W.
w. Wallace Post. Eldorado Kansas.
Alabama Frauds to He Investigated.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ga meeting of the
Senate committee on privileges and elections
was called to-day to hear the report Of the
subcommittee appointed to consider the reso-
luton OF Senator Allen. directing an investi-
CATION OF election methods in Alabama. but.
owing to the absence of some of the MEM
bsrs. the matter was postponed until next
Monday, when a special meeting will be held
for this purpose. 1t Is now quite well UNI
derstood that the resolution will be favorably
reported TO the Senate after its consideration
by the full committee, but there will be d.
vision on party lines.
At a meeting to-day a subcommittee con-
sisting Of Senators Mitchell of Oregon. Bur-
rows and Turpie was appointed to consider
Senator Mitchell's resolution for the election
OF Senators by the direct vote o. the people,
with instructions to report at next Friday s
meeting Of the committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-29
Nevada in "Lucia" To-Day.

Probably no better opera could be selected
for brilliant display of Nine. Nevada's
beautiful voice than Donizettis Lucia Di
Lammermoor," which the management of
Hinrichs's Grand Opera Company decided
last night to give at the matinee at Eng
lish's to-day, in stead of ''Traviata," the
opera originally advertised. The mad scene
in Lucia was given here by Melba but
beyond that no competent rendition of the
opera has been heard in this city in years.
The principal tenor role will be sung by
will be:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-08-27

act OF fauIng. ana the captain dId AZ,
attempt to use his.
Henry Kyle's first impulse was to
shout to his companions for aid, but
the lion in his nature asserted itself be-
t7~e the cr~ rose TO his lips. He had a
young man prlue III his strength and
activity. Man to man he felt himself TO
be the peer of the best. Why should he
fear this white headed man single hand
ed: He did not fear him. With an effort
that amazed the captain Henry strug-
gled to his feet and tried to reach his
knife, but the iron grip on his arm
tightened and he could feel his muscles
crushing and his veins swelling painful
" below where the hard hand grasped
him
Not a word, Surrender at once, "
hissed the captain, ''or ! will crush you
TO death "
You surrender, replied the young
man with fierce oath, "for you can
not get away from me-.
"Deluded wretch If l could meet
all your band one or two at q time this
way the work of destroying them would
be simple, but 1 have pity for you, pity
for tho mother that they say still loves
you, " said the captain. And as he spoke
he seized the knife in the young mans
belt and sent it rattling down the rocks
II do not want your pityl Curse you'll
Release me or will go at you with my
teeth"
This was shouted in voice of min
gled anger and pain, and the cry was
heard down the river by the Indians
Hold him, Henry Hold himW cried
Black Eagle.
Hurry, hurryr' was the response
Captain Brandon heard the Sioux and
Shoshones advancing, and knew that
self preservation demanded prompt ac-
tion.
ION your own head be the blood,
then" he said
The young man tried to tear himself
away, but he was as a child in this
mans hands He felt himself being lift
ed bodily into the air and poised there
for an instant; then he knew no more.
The Indians, who came a moment
afterward, found Henry Kyle crushed
and bleeding on the rocks.