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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09

Red Tape Preliminaries, but Also
RIuch Pleasure Involved.
! PhiladelDha Inquirer

The conventional methods of travel that
We're once in vogue by tourists, especially
in foreign lands have of late been largely
abandoned and the canoe on inland rivers
and the bicycle on unfrequented highways
have enabled travellers to know far more
of strange countries and their peoples than
if they had been whirled along in express
trains or in swift sailing steamers. Thanks
to the excellent roads On the continent OF
Europe, riders of the bicycle have been en-
abled to map out for themselves a wide itin-
erary, and each succeeding year this meth
Cd of travel is becoming more popular.
The coming summer is also likely to wit
ness an increased number of bicyclists who
will cross the ocean, and travel out of the
beaten paths that are pictured in guide
books and a report which has been fur
niShed to the State Department by the
United States consul at HaVre on the bicy-
Gle regulations of Europe should prove of
value and interest to all who contemplate
journies a-wheel through the countries of
the old world.
1t appears from the report that France
has given the Importance of the bicycle par
ticular recognition. She eXacts a duty on
wheels of 70 per cent. dead weight, and
makes Americans who arrive with wheels
that are not for sale deposit this amount as
if they were for sale This amount is how
ever returned when they leave the country
and it can be reclaimed al any of the from
tiers. Each wheel must be provided with a
bell or gong that can be heard at a distance
of fifty yards and lamps must be lighted
at shutdown. Bicyclers must take the right
on meeting a vehicle. and when passing one
must take the left. The railroads in France
are compelled to carry bicycles as baggage,
and are responsible for damage.
Other countries of Europe impose duties
of varied amounts, the matter Of weight
counting in many OF them. The advice is
given by the consul to tourists 10 join the
Touring Club de France. 1t has obtained
special privileges for its members from
many countries. as also exemption from
annoying fOrmalities by the simple presen-
tation of a membership card. Membership
also entities to courteous treatment every
where, and the dues, which are small, are
expended in putting. up danger signs and in
repairs 10 public highways. in this, as in
many other cases, it can therefore, be
said that they manage these things better
in France, and our American wheelmen
might take a lesson from their French con-
freres. one thing, however. is evident that
the bicyclist who makes IA tour of any OF
the countries of Europe will find his path
way clear. and that he will see more Of the
continent. and with more comfort. than did
Goldsmith when he travelled over ii with
zone guinea. one shirt ana one fute."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
THE MIRACLE OF SPRING.
As Seen i'm This Glorious Country
with n Few Intervals Thrown In.

Detroit Free Press.
When you think of it deeply, could any,
thing be more wondrous than the renewal
of nature at the Nernal season? Could any,
thing more fully thrill our pulses with hope
and Joy than the glorious awakening of the
latent forces of earth and air? What other
message of victory over decay ana dlSSolu-
ton could be borne to our eager senses than
that which the springtime writes in green
ness over the land and conveys in the
bursting buds and the joyous notes Of the
wanton songsters of the air? Gentle spring
is with us again, leaping from the cold
cerementS of winter and soothing US into
forgetfulness of the storms and blackness
of the frosty season.
(An interval of one month, during which
the southern part of the country is nearly
fioated off by the playful sprfngtime floods
The mountain rills appear to have taken
an active part in the renewing business
above referred TOD
What more rapturous than to put behind
us the rigors of a sullen winter, with it's
frowning skies and piercing winds, and
turn our cheeks to receive the soft kiss of
the fragrant and balmy and fearful April?
1t is the marvellous transition from the
paleneSS of ghoStly winter TO the bud and
blossom of the sprightly spring; it is the
season of renewal, reaction and retulgent
glory; we stand enthralled once more in
the presence of the annual miracle of
spring.
and snowstorms, entailng no little discom-
fort and suffering on the part of the people,
and interrupting somewhat the aforemen-
toned miracle.)
After King Winter has ruled with such
harsh and merciess spirit, how mild and
caressing seem the touches of spring! The
Zephyrs are laden with incense like the
breezes from the Isle of Palms and the
gentle aspect of nature steals over our
senses like the ravishment of hidden music
Sweet peace possesses the land, and no dis
harmony.
Can interval of one year, in which the
towns in Texas and Oklahoma which were
destroyed by the spring zephyrs already
mentioned will be rebuit)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
scientific studx of Insnntty.

Cromwell Childe, IN Leslie's Weekly
1t is figured roughly that each insane man
or woman costs a state or county a matter
of 81 600 a year for food, clothing, amuse-
mentS, the keeping up of stats of physi-
clans and attendants, and his or her pro-
portion of the interest on the money ex-
pended for buildings and their fitting. IT,
therefore, science can so arrange it that the
number Of insane is reduced fifty year
with promise of still greater reductions as
time goes on, il justifies an expense of $25,-
600 per annum.
This is the leyel-headed business PROPOSE
ton that has been laid down as a reason
for the establishment of what is probably
the most curious and unique scientific in
stitution in the world-the new Pathological
Institute of the New York State Commits
sion in LunaCy, located in the Metropolitan
building Madison square, New York city.
The ayowed object of this laboratory is to
search into the primary causes of insanity
TO discover means of warding it off, instead
of merely treating it as an evil that must
be endured. In several capitals of Europe
notably in one or two of the large insane
a-sylumS of England, Investigations are be-
ing carried on somewhat along these lines,
but nowhere else is there as complete an
equipment and as large a staff of scientists
as the New York Pathological Institute al
ready has. What II now possesses, more
over, is very small proportion of what it
Apparatus recently devised to solve the
newest and most abstrusc problems in
modern medical science is now being built
abroad. and before next winter 1t is thought
that many valuable conclusions will be
reached.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
DE PAW "JAW-BONES'
BATCH OF COLLEGE GIRLS GOING
THROUGH THE ANNUAL TESTS.
Pretty Waiter Girl of Anderson Gone
to Boston to Wed "a Wealthy
BacheIOr-State News.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
GREENCASTLE, Ind, May S.-The
'Jaw-bones'' IS a recent society among
girl students of De Pauw and this week
the novices for this year have been under
going a novel and interesting initiation
The first mark of the work was the wear
ing of sunbonnets. At chapel, on the
streets at meals, in company with their
sweethearts or wherever they went the
girls were compelled to wear the gaudy
headgear. This afternoon the second trial
for the candidates for Jaw-bone honors was
given. The girls with their sunbonnets on
were each required to run a lawn mower
for one hour in the hot sun on the college
campus. The exercises were witnessed by
a large crowd of students, citizens and
some strangers. The travelling man who
saw the work and not knowing it's purport
soundly berated the male students and gal
lantly swore at the college authorities for
compelling the girl students of the univer-
sity to perform such heavy labor. The girls
have so far stood the work without finch
ing. The names of the candidates this
year are Misses Blanche Bacon, Grace
Taylor, Frances Arnold Mabel Yenne,
Daisy McDougal, Lena Byrd, Mary Mitch
ell, Stella Baldwin and Stella Hawkins.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Reform i'm pension Omce.

WILMINGTON May S.-A practice that
has existed in the Pension Bureau for a
long period-namely, the examination of fee
contracts fled by pension attorneys-will
be abolished if an order Commissioner Ev-
ans contemplates is issued These contracts
are the special ones in which claimants
agree to pay attorneys other fees than
the regular amount but nothing exceeding
S25 Tie examination of these special con-
tracts, which very numerous, occupies
the constant attention of four of the en-
ployes. 1t is believed by the administra-
ton to be unnecessary, and contracts now
hled under the proposed reform will not be
subjected TO scrutiny to ascertain if they
are in proper form
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Homing Pigeon society Race.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD, Ind, May S.-The Homing
Pigeon Society of Elwood is arranging for
race from Terre Haute to Elwood on
May II and a cage of birds was sent to
Terre Haute yesterday by John Collier to
be ready for the start. Other pigeon fam
ciers will enter their birds in the race and
will send them there TO be released at the
same time. These races will be continued
all season and it is thought that some fast
records for ngdistance flying will be
made before the season ends, as the races
Mo, to this city, a distance of five hundred
miles from here, and where the Elwood
fanciers have their station for the start of
their long distance races.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Chnpmnn Nnv Re Pnrdoned.

WASHINGTON, May S-The friends of
Elverton r. Chapman, of New York, the
recalcitrant witness in the Sugar Trust in
vestigation, have submitted to the Presi-
dent request for his pardon. The Presi-
dent has in turn indicated a course of ac-
ton which should be followed preliminary
to any eX 9cutive action. 1t is understood
that this j. in the nature of an apology or
retractiOn for the course which has placed
him in the attitude of contumacious wit
ness. It is rot stated positively what the
President will do in case this course of ac-
ton is pursued, but it is felt that Chap
mans prospects, for pardon are materially
improved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09

SCRANTON, Pa, May S.-The proceed
tngs of the Pennsylvania Conference of the
Primitive Methodist Church were enliVened
to-day over report that the church at
Niles. o., was used for school purposes.
During the debate for and against such use
of the church, Hon. Robert Dudley. a for
mer member of the State Legislature, and
the president of the conference. declared
with emphasis that such action was no
worse than that of the Grace NJ. f. Church.
Of Harrisburg in renting itself Ito a pro-
fame Legislature, where men called each
ether liars and 60 other similar acts" The
ministers applauded his remarks. An effort
was then made to have Mr. Dudleys re-
marks suppressed in the news report but
ne reiterated his statement, and il was
voted TO permit school sessions in the Niles
church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Germans want RetaIiation.

BERLIN, May S.-The Dingley bill
debate in the Reichstag has at
tracted much attention throughout the
capital and the newspapers are full Of
it, The whole Agrarian party still urges
the government to declare a tariff war
against the United States before or imme-
diately after the Dingley bill becomes law.
Even considerable portion of the indus
trial classes of Germany favor such a plan.
The government has received memorials
from the chambers of commerce of Dus-
seidorf. Crefeld, Aix-la- Chapelle and
Mayence, protesting against the Dingley
bill and urging retaliation. The govern
ment, however will not yield to this pres
sure, especially as it is doubtful whether
the Reichstag win sanction such a violent
policy, the Centre being thus far nom
committal and the Liberals, Radicals and
Socialists being opposed to any tariff war
with the United States. This fact how
ever. adds fresh fuel to the Agrarians' keen
hostility against Baron Marschal Won
Bieberstein, and they are using all their
means to hasten the fall of the latter,
though the Emperor and Prince Hohenlohe
uTT F4r.v-fh i'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09

WASHINGTON, May S.-W J. Calhoun,
of Illinois, special counsel for the United
States government in the Ruiz case, left
Washington tonight on the Florida special
for Tampa where he will take the steamer
Fishback, who goes in the capacity of his
secretary. Mr.. Calhoun expects to spend a
day or two after his arrival in Havana in
consultation with Consul General Lee, be-
fore undertaking the formal beginning of
the inquiry. He says that his functions
are strictly limited to the investigation of
the conditions under which DR.. Ruiz met
his death in the jail at Guanabacoa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
w. r. c. "Poyertx Party.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD, Ind, May S.-The Woman's
Relief Corps of this city has hit on novel
social called a poverty party that was
held tonight at Harting's Hail. The pro-
gramnfe was printed on common brown
paper similar to that used at meat shops
and contained the following announcement:
POVERTY PARTY.-Yew air axed to a
soshul that us folks of the w r. c. Klub
ar a goin to have at Hartings M Haul on
Saturday mite Ma 8th.
-Ruls and Regelashions.-
Chap 1.-Evry women who kums must
ware callker dress q apern, or Sumthln
ekarly Appropriate
Chap. ALI men must ware their ole
close and coered shurts. No man with d
billed shurt and stanup dickey will be
allowed to KUN onles there durty.
"A priez will be given to the man &
woman havin the Wurst lukin rig in the
haul. These ruls will bee Endorsed to the
letter. a komptunt core of Managers and
AdeZ will be in attendance.
THE hoI coar will interduce strangirs and
lok arter bashfil feuers. Thur is agoin to
be spelxin and singgin tablos by memoirs of
the coar. Plum viii commence at p. m
Tickets inter the haul II cents. Vittles
will be ct at kost of .09 cents. Kun and
HaV som Dhun.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Indiana Notes.

accepted a call to the pastorate of the Sec
ond English Lutheran Church at Richmond.
He is q recent graduate of Wittenberg
Theological Seminary and Gettysburg Col
lege.
Henry Erase was granted a Judgment
for So COO at Seymour yesterday against the
p c. c. & ST. l.. Railway Erase and a
Young woman were crossing the track in
a buggy and the train struck the buggy,
demolishing il. Both OCCUPANTS escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09

WASHINGTON, May S.-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows Available cash balance, $3.50 6S5, 019;
gold reserve, $14S 1896, 6S3
The crowd of private callers was SO great
at the White House to-day that at noon a
printed card was placed on Secretary Por-
ters door stating that the President and
secretary would go out for the rest of the
day.
Joseph L. Ralph of Illinois, a plate
cleaner in the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, has been promoted to be custo-
dian of dies. rolls and plates, vice George
w Castle resigned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Farmer Has His Son Arrested.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BRAZIL Ind, May S.-John Tiefel a
wealthy farmer west of the city, this after
noon swore out a warrant for the arrest
of his son, Daniel Tiefel, also prominent
man. charging him with forging his name
knew nothing of the existence of the note
until sued for his proportion of the
amount by his brother, Henry Tiefel who
was one Of the sureties and had paid the
note The son persists that the signature
is that of his father and an expert pro-
nounces it genuine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09

schedule shows a general reduction from
the House rates. Other comparisons fol-
low
Machinery-senate, IS per cent; House,
50; Wilson and Mckinley. - each
Shngles-Senate. 1915 per cent; House,
ISIS, Wilson bill, free; Mckinley, 14.62.
Unstemmvd Tobacco-Senate, 1851 per
cent; House. 17105: Wilson act, 1851; Nc
kinley act. 81 SO.
Hops-Senate 1916 per cent: House, 67,20;
Wilson bill, S5.S4 Mckinley BILL 1921.
Still Wnes-Senate. 1876 per cent. House,
90 So
Hemp-Senate, 16.41 per cent: House 90
Hemp and Jute Carpets-Senate, $50 per
GENT House, 7S.2S; Wilson bill, 20; Nc
Kinley bill, 1873.
Buriaps Dundee)-senate 2551 per cent. +;
House. 2S42; Wilson bill, free.
The Democrats complain that the state
ment is incomplete and complicated, and
express the opinion that on this account
they viii not be prepared to go on with the
debate on the bill on the 18th the day on
viii call it M.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
sure 1T was the Air Ship.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR Ind, May S.-Last night
about O'Clock the air ship, which was
thought to have been seen here a short
time ago by two of our truthful citizens,
but which was doubted by a great many,
was seen again and by Sc many that it
cannot now be doubted. 1t approached our
city at rapid spee~ from the south. The
alarm was Immediately given and soon the
streets were thronged with people The
night was so dark that it was impossible
to see anything but the headlight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
SCHOOL ChiIdren,s Day.

NASHVILLE Tenn, May S.-School
children took possession of the Centennial
from the city ana rom adjacent towns e and
there were thousands of them present.
They saw the sights in Vanity Fair, rode
on the lake in the gondolas, viewed with
wonder and establishment the exhibits in
the main buildings and went into raptures
when the open air concerts We're given.
The day WAS perfect and a great success,
winding up the night with a large attend
anep
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Colonel sites Wants a Divorce.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, May S.--A racy di-
vorce case was filed in the Circuit Court
to-day on a change of venue from Allen
county. The principals in the suit are Col.
G. w. Sites, formerly landlord of the War
rem Hotel, and Mrs. Maud Sites, his wife.
The colonel is a man more than sixty
year old and while at Warren was
widower with no apparent intention OF
marriage. Suddenly he disappeared, about
a year ago, went to Fort Wayne and mar
ried a young woman aged twenty-five.
They moved to Fort Wayne and lived to-
gether two months, then Mrs. Sites filed
suit for divorce and demanded 5000 ali
mony. The colonel has filed a counter
charge, alleging that prior TO and since
his marriage his wife has been unfaithful
and that he was 'duped by her pretension
f.ahf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
unprecedented Step in Siam.

WASHINGTON, May S.-Minister Barrett
has informed the Department of State that
the King of Siam has appointed the Queen
to act as regent during his absence, as
precedented under the present dynasty.
This was done March q in solemn assembly
at the royal palace, in presence of the
and consular CORPS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Bsnxe in u Buggy Store.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ROCKVILLE, Ind, May Sire broke
out this morning in The Braden building,
occupied by Charles F. sher as implement
and buggy store and residence, and was
burned to the ground Loss on building,
$500; on stock, $1,000: insurance on stock,
5000 in the North British and Mercantile.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Doctor and Policemen sentenced.

TORONTO Ont. May S,--Dr. Hamilton
performing a criminal operation on Mary
Jane McNally, We're sentenced to-day, Or.
Hamilton to two and one-half years i'm the
penitentiary and Bastard to three years
DR. Hamilton is a well-knowp and popular
physician. and his conviction has created
q great sensation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
AIonxo Murphy for Chaplain.

Special to tie Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, May s. - Pap"
Thomas Post, G. A. r., of this city, voted
last evening to attend the State Encamp-
ment at Richmond in a body to advocate
the selection of Rev. Alonzo Murphy, of this
place, as chaplain. Rev. Murphy is re-
tired Methodist minister He enlisted while
a boy in the army and was known as one
of ''l1oyeVS babies. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
$4,000 for ministers, Relief.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, May S-The Christian
Ministerial Relief Association being a So
ciety organized by leading members of that
denomination to establish a fund for the
maintenance of infirm and needy pastors
of the church, was to-day enriched by a
gift of S., 900 from A. M. Atkinson, wealthy
resident of this city. Two years ago Capt.
Atkinson contributed 900 to the same
cause He was largely Instrumental in or
ganizing the society, and has Travelled the
country over in it's interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-09
Gas city ..saotI.ers, CIuh,, a success.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
GAS CITY, Ind, May S-The schools of
this city close next Friday evening and the
Mothers Club held its last meeting of the
present school year at the High School
building yesterday. Officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows: President
Mrs. Stephenson; vice president, Mrs.
Mrs. Jackson. This is the only organiza-
ton of this kind in the State. and has for
ing the parent, teacher and pupil nearer
together The club has accomplished a
great amount of good the past year Pro-
fessor W. O. Warrick has been reelected
superintendent of the schools and the full
corps of last years teachers retained.
Enumeration of school children in Gas City
Sc
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR, Ind, May S.-Barnhart
Strassberger, aged eighty-six, died this aft
ernoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Burkhart in this city, OF general
infirmity. Mr.. Strassberger leaves one
daughter and three sons.