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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

TOLEDO, O., Aug 24-Delegates to the
Krieger Verein held meeting at Druids'
Hall this afternoon and concluded the bust
ness of the convention. The following Off
GERS were elected: President, Joseph
Schlenker, Chicago; vice president, Joseph
Spiegel, Batesyille, Ind: secretary, NJ
Langenhalm, Cleveland; assistant secre-
tary, d. Zeton. Chicago; treasurer Louis
Ertel Cincinnati: financial secretary, Mar
tin Gosse Chicago; executive committee
Carl Hildebrand, Chicago; Theodore Ehlers
East St. Louis: Fritz Koschand Toledo
lesal adviser. P Ditzenreith, Cincinnati;
flag bearer Carl Jackiisch, Chicago. The
place of meeting, which will be in 1899. that
year being the twenty-ffth anniversary of
the founding of the Knights of Krieger
Nerein in Illinois.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

NEW YORK, Aug. A.-The Citizens
Union and the leaders of the independent
movement in Brooklyn have determined to
nominate President Seth Low, of Columbia
College. for mayor of Greater New York,
and arrangements are now being made for
an early consultation for that purpose. An
important conference was held to-day at
the office of Lawyer Joseph Larocque, on
Wall street, between representatives of the
Cltlzens Union and committee appointed
Thorough harmony prevailed at this meet
ing and it was the unanimous sentiment
that all the forces desiring the election of
President Low should proceed at once TO
make his nomination Independent of any
marty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
other Deaths in the State.

GREENSBURG, Ind, Aug. M-Mrs Ella
Stout, wife of Councilman O. H Stout, died
this morning. She was for many years
teacher in the public schools and promi-
nently identified with church work
Noah Mendenhall, aged seventy-eight.
died here to-day after brief illness of kid
ney disease. His grandson died yesterday
at Milford, this county.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Aug 24-Dillon
Talbot, one of the best known citizens of
Washington township, died to-day, the re-
He was fifty-two years old and had been
a justice of the peace eight years Four
years ago he was recorder of Monroe coun-
ty for one term.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Gives Up Omce Under Protest.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
Upton, Ind, Aug. 24.-The term of
Treasurer NJ. NJ. Hobbs, of Upton county,
expired Aug is. and Treasurer-elect Lem
Darrow, made a demand for the Office, but
possession was refused him, based on an
act of the last Legislature, extending the
term to Jan. l. 1858. The treasurer-elect
filed his bond with the commissioners al
after possession of the Office was refused
This morning Mr. Hobbs surrendered the
office to his successor, under protest, and
has decided to await the action Of the SU-
preme Court. 1T is the opinion of attorneys
here that the new law is unconstitutional
and it is helieYed that il win be so held
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
John Ireland ParaIyzed.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Aug. 24.-John
Ireland aged seventy-ive. suffered a stroke
of paralysis this evening and is now only
semi-conscious, his entire left side being
affected. Mr.. Ireland is a member of the
firm of Goulding & Ireland, planning II i'll
operators, and is pioneer business man
of this city. In June he attended the Cele-
bration of his fathers birth in Kentucky,
where several hundred people gathered and
congratulated the old man on reaching the
century mark Mr.. Ireland, of this city,
considerable property.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Bride AID Groom Both Fiftccn.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, Ind, Aug. 24.--Hancock
county probably has the youngest married
couple in the State On Sunday evening. at
the home of the brides parents Robert
Oldham and wife of Jackson township
Miss Cora Oldham who lacked two day; of
being sixteen years old. and Charles
Thomas, OF the same township, who Will
not be sixteen years old until next April
were married. The youthful pair We're
united in marriage by the venerable
Elisha Earles, who is eighty-siX years old.
Al the same time and place as the above
Miss Gertrude Oldham ana Charles Davis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
veritab!e BOOM in kansas.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 2.-Farmers
throughout central and western Kansas
are using every means possible to get their
wheat on the market at the present high
prices Teams block the streets of many
towns, and mills and elevators are crowded
to their utmost capacity. The railroad
yards in many of the larger towns are
blocked with loaded cars which cannot be
moved The shipments were never before
so large. AS a result of the boom in wheat
several large sales of farm property have
been made and holders have increased val
hes * DQr cent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

TACOMA, Wash. Aug. 24-Mrs Hugh
Wallace, daughter of Chief Justice Melville
". Fuller, is dying of appendicitis at Ash
forG's farm, at the base of Mount Rainier
Doctors Yocum and Hickman and Mr. Wal
lace are at the beside doing everything pos
eible to save her life. 1t is considered
doubtful if she can live two DAYS. The
doctors have decided that she is too weak
Go undergo an operation. Messe myers are
kept on the road between Ashford ard Ia
coma carrying medicines up and bringing
IN bulletins Of her condition. These are
wired 10 Chief Justice Fuller, who Is So
jOurning AZ a Maine summer resort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
White Caps Held whipping Bee.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Aug. A.-Word
has been received here from Fairfax, eight
miles south, of another white-capping out
rage. The home of Milton Southers was
visited Tuesday night by the White Caps,
who noc only gave him a severe whipping,
but cruelty whipped his mother, sixty years
Old and Josie Treadway. The men were
n asked. The alleged cause of the outrage
Was Southers's relations with the Treadway
woman. He was given notice to leave the
ncighbOrhood.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
woman's AssaiIant Hanged.

FAYETTEVILLE. w. Va, Aug. 24-Gov
Atkinson to-day ordered a company of
militia to prevent an alleged attempt to
rescue Jerry Brown from hanging this aft
ernoon. 1t was said four hundred negroes
We're encamped in the woods near where
the scaffold was erected with the purpose
of preventing the execution. They claimed
that Brown should have been given his
hanged at the same time, but who es-
capped. was captured There was no trouble,
however. and Brown was hanged at 2:t2
p. m. Two thousand people witnessed the
execution. Brown was charged with as
sauting Mrs. Radford last February
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HUNTINGBURG, Ind, Aug. 24.-Farmers
of Dubois county, are jubilant over
the increase in the price of wheat. One
dollar wheat is now reality in Hunting
burg. Wheat advanced 5 cents here since
yesterday, Notwithstanding the decline in
the Chicago market; and the grain buyers
and milling companies are now paying 81
cash. Considerable wheat is being sold, but
farmers are disposed to hold out for $1.25.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
suicide of an English OGicer.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug. 24.-Capt NJ.
G. Bolton bookkeeper for the Los Angeles
Lighting Company. committed suicide to-
day by shooting. Captain Bolton was a
single man, but very prominent in society
circles After serving with distinction in
the English army in India. he resigned his
commission and came to this country. His
friends say that the cause of his suicide
was dependency over i'll health, as he has
suffered from an abscess in the head for the
No ct month
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
No Power to License Plumbers.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HUNTINGTON, Ind, May M.-Jonn
O'Rourke, a Fort Wayne plumber was err
rested here for working without q plum
bers city license on the new ST. Marys
Catholic Church. The mayor heard the
ease and decided that the Council had no
right to make such a law and O'Rourlle
was acquitted. The Council may appeal to
the Circuit Court ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Oil in Shelby County.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
SRELBYVILLE, Ind, Aug. M-Ofl was
found standing ten feet deep forty-five feet
below the surface, in a four-inch tubular
we'll recently drilled on the farm of Henry
Schoentrup, in Possumtown Shelby town
ship. An attempt was made Monday even
ing TO bail 1t out, but it ran in as fast as
water lower W
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Flint Rock Bnntists.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
annLBYVILLE, Ind, Aug. A.-The Flat
Rock Baptist Association met iii annual
session this morning at the Little Blue Riv
er Baptist Church. five miles east of this
place. A newly organized church at VALID
ron, in charge Of Rev. G. w. MARYLAND,
Will be taken into the association. Thirty
members of the First Baptist Church of
this city are attending, the session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
JaiI-Brenlxers Fruatrnted.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, Aug. 24.--Not for years
tefore has so desperate a gang Of men and
women been confined in the county Jail,
among the prisoners beng several profess
SIGNALS known to the police elsewhere. Sew
eral attempts to escape have been made
and last night q determined effort TO regain
their liberty was made by the prisoners
Had it not been for a lucky discovery by
successful The locks on the cell and inner
doors We're all broken and the final lock
was almost broken when the discovery was
made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Historical Documents Found.

a valuable find of historical documents
was made by Surgeon Nelson of the Royal
Canadian Artillery, at the old Nelson
a day or two ago In an obscure nook in
the loft of an clubhouse he came across
cylinders on opening them they We're
found to contain, firstly, the original petit
tion, neatly engrossed in French and Eng
lish, and dated December 1927, presented
to the King of England. to represent the
grievances of the province of Lower Can
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Republican sherifY Retfres.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug 24-Ezra
Covault, the newly-elected sheriff, was
sworn in as sheriff of Blackboard county to-
day with Elbridge NJ Hudson as deputy
sher1ff; Jesse BuGh, the retiring officer is
the only Republican sheriff Blackford cotln-
ty ever had and was one of the most pop
ular men that ever held the office
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Ripley County OrntoricaI.

Special 70 the Indianlp0is Journal
VERSAILLES, Ind, Aug. M.-The six
teenth annual oratorical contest of the Rip
ley county public schools was held in the
courthouse last evening. There were thr-
teen contestants and first honors were
AWARDED to Miss Bonnie Yater of Holton
second to Mr.. Dale D. Smith, of Elrod. The
musical part of the programme was fur
nished by the choir of the Methodist
cinOati
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

Special to the indianapolis Journal
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug 24-The
Manhattan Oil Company oil well. which
was shot yesterday. is still flowing oil and
salt water in great volume. What nronor-
ton the oil bears to the whole not even ex-
perienced men can say. 1t is also a terrific
gaSSer and puzzle to oil men,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Premier incline Warned.

PARIS, Aug. 24.-The Figaro, discussing
the increase in the price of bread in France
says to-day: THE political side of the
question dominates the economic side
There are two possible solutions of the
questionable state to fix a maximum price
for bread, or the government to reduce the
customs duties. Continuing, the Figaro
warns Premier Meline that it is impossible
for him to allow himself to be entitled the
Dear bread minister"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Aug. 24-John X
Stewart Of Moral township, a well-known
farmer, last Thursday went to Falkland
and had a check cashed then came to this
city and purchased a railroad ticket for an
unknown point. Since then his family can
find trace of him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

Judge Willis, of The Circuit Court, at
Elgin, ILL., yesterday refused to issue an
injunction to restrain the removal of the
head Offices of the Modern Woodmen from
Fulton, Ill.
Senator Davis, of Minnesota, delivered
nual convention of the American Pharma-
ceutical Association at Lake Minnetonl1a
yesterday Three hundred delegates heard
him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2-Patents were
issued 10 Indlanians to-day as follows:
ELIAS c. Atkins Indianapolis, bedding
plows: William r. Dunn Alton, computing
scale beam; Charles Carver Sheldon
wagon brake; Ralph c. Hemingway. Mum
Gle. glass press; Herman Prizes, and J. J.
Casey Michigan City, truck holsters: Will
liam s. Shirk, Anderson. typewriting ma
shine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Konsns civ wheat Fell 61-2c.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 24-Hard
wheat sold through a wide range of prices
the lowest being SIC below yesterdays clos
ing price. There was no demand for soft
wheat Receipts were 30S cars, against 50
a year ago No. 2 hard, S7i2c; No. g. 851ac;
(. nominally 8Ods4c; No. spring, sac; No.
& one car Soc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Wants Il Trolley Lime.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
PLAINF1ELD, Ind, Aug. 24.-The citi-
zens of this place are considerably worked
up over the prospect of an electric line be-
tween Indianapolis and Plainfield. Some
capitalists from the city went over the
proposed line Monday and seem pleased
with the outlook What the people of this
place want is more and better facilities for
getting to Indianapolis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
KilIed bx n Bic Four Trnin.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD, Ind, Aug. 24.-Mrs. Mary
Davis, a boarding house keeper. while
crossing the Big Four tracks to-day was
run over and ground to death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Republican Suit at baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 24.-Two Republican
city conventions were held here tonight,
one representing the regular organization
and the other those who refused to follow
the suggestion of the recognized leaders
The organization" convention nominated
Theodore Marburg for mayor and the OPP
posink faction conferred the same honor
upon William H. Master
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Finley McCrenry killed by Lightni

Srecial to the Indianapolis Journal.
SPENCER, Ind. Aug 24.-Finley Nc
Creary. a prominent teacher, was killed by
lightning here tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Suicide of Bernard DoxIe.

SPecIaI 10 The IndianapOIis JOuEnal.
VINCENNES, Ind, Aug. PA we'll
dressed stranger registering as Bernard
Doyle, of Montpelier, Ind, committed sui
eide by shooting himself with a revolver
last night at Kings Hotel. He came here
Monday seeking employment and failing
to find it, became Respondent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

Special 70 Inc INDIAN lpO1S Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug. 24-Dr.
James o. Quicker, who was indicted at Chi
cago to-day and held under $1,000 bond for
hiring man to throw vitriol in his wifes
face, was for several months an oculst in
this city. To several of his friends here he
related his marital troubles. He would
show his wife's photograph and sometimes
weep ptteouSly in relating his trouble. 1t
was feared that he was losing his mind
brooding over the subject.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Obituary..

OAKLAND. Cal. Aug 24-Rev. Benjamin
ABerly, rector emeritus OF St. Johns Epis-
copal Church died at his home in this city
this morning of old age He was born in
1872, and was the son of a well-known New
York physician. DIR. Akerly was past high
sons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Aug. 24.-During a
storm this evening at Elletsvlle, a tree
blew down on a slaughter house while Jo-
seph Edwards and Charles Ambers were at
work. Edwards was instantly killed and
Ambers fatally injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
One Thing Safe.
Wa shington Star.

Washington star.
It is a satisfaction to reflect that there is
no possibility Of readjustng boundary lines
60 as to defect the advantages resulting
from the big wheat crop.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Indiana Notes.

Another gas well was drilled into Trenton
rock at Ingalls, Monday.
McConaha & Parrott, proprietors of the
Rising Sun mills and elevator at Centre
vile, bought. shelled and shipped last week
- 900 bushels of corn to the Eastern mar
1<ef
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Deor Rreod in England

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Bread has risen va
per quarter loaf in London and 1t is ex-
pected to rise Id per loaf
LEEDS, Aug. A.-The Corn Millers' Asso-
citation has advanced the price of flour Is
per sack, making lis advance per sack in
five weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
They want His Body Badly.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PATRIOT, Ind. Aug PA reward of
500 has been offered for the body of J. H
Montgomery, who was recently drowned
near Warsaw, KY. A $4,000 insurance pol
icy in his possession when drowned He
fell from Steamboat at midnight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

srccial u the Indianapolls Journal.
HAGERSTOWN. Ind Aug. 4.-Last
night at o'clock. as Andrew Sherry was
returning to his homo in this city from
visit 20 his farm he was set on by three
highwaymen, who demanded his money.
Sherry refused to contribute and started to
run, but was overtaken and thrown on his
back In the road. RevolVers were thrust in
his face, and he was compelled to surren-
der his money and other Yaluables. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

A fire in the basement of the Normsndie
Hotel, at Georgia and Illinois streets. did
about 500 in damage early this morning.
The firemen cut holes through the floor and
flooded the basement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind Aug. 24.-Charles Hughes
dangerously stabbed John Hood with a
knife during a fight here Tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25
Lightning Strikes Cattle

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. 2-Lightning struck
a fine herd of short-horn cattle in a field
on the farm of John Wilson, near Muncie
this evening. Four were killed and four
others had to be killed. Fifteen in all were
h,1rt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-25

robbers left without Offering further vio-
Ience. and Mr.. Sherry hurried to town for
assistance. No trace Of his aSsailants was
found. Mr.. Sherry is unable to furnish
eyood Dissertation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-01
Mr.. WOOD At WASHINGTON
Receiving Small Encouragement in
His Search for Office.
SPECIAL BANKRUPTCY BILL ORDER,
The Measure WIN he Pushcd-Grant
una Green Factions Are stand
ing Pat ana No Pie.

Washington, April So.-tspeclal,)-E l..
Wood OF Dallas. who did his best TO bring
about a republican fusion with the pop
ulists-who did not fuse-is here looking
after Job. He is receiving. am told, very
cold comfort from the administration Rep
rescntative republicans are not disposed TO
take any stock in tho free silver populists
who voted for the gold standard
The committee on rules, 1t was said to-
night. will bring In special order on
Monday providing for the consideration OF
the bankruptcy bill. which passed tho
senate some days ago There is much pres
sure to have the bill considered at the
extra session and the understanding is 1t
will be taken up at an early day,
Representative Henry has been devoting
much time TO the bankruptcy bill and has
prepared himself for a speech on that sub
jcct, He is also gathering data for the
pooling bill, which may be considered
later on.
The Grant and Green factions seem to be
standing pat aud the result Is the Texas
republicans are getting no pie.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-01
WILL co TO CunA.
Colonel w. j. Calhoun VIII Assist
General Lee In the Ruiz Case.

Danville. ILL.,. April 3c.--Colonel w. j.
Calhoun, who has accepted the mission to
Cuba, to assist in the hearing Of the Ruiz
case. will leave Danvillc for Cuba on next
Sunday afternoon, or Monday. He Will 20
first TO Washington, TO receive instructions
from the department of state.
Colonel Calhoun declined to discuss the
subject of his mission. because he thinks 1t
would be highly improper for him to do
so. He had no conference with the secre-
tary of state or other officials on the mat
ter
He says he understands the purpose OF
the mission is to assist as legal counsel
General Lee in an investigation into the
cause and circumstances attending the
death of DR.. Ruiz. an American citizen,
who was found deal in one OF the Cuban
prisons 1t is not expected that the inves-
tigaton will take very long and he eX-
poets to return home some time during
| May. 1t is believed here that Judge Day OF
| Canton, who was first slated for the posi-
| ton, strongly recommended that the presi-
| dent appoint Mr.. Calhoun