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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
Red Rock River n Mile Wide.

MINNEAPOLIS. March 19.-Telegrams
from Luverne. Mimi, say the Red Rock
river there is a mile wide and is pouring a
vast mass of water into the Sioux. A dozen
bridges I'm southwest Minnesota have been
washed away, and traffic stopped on several
branches OF the Great Northern. the Mil
waukee and theNNorthern lines running into
northwestern Iowa and eastern South Da-
kota- Reports from the Red River OF the
North say that SHOWS are going OF In such
a way that devastating floods are not so
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ST LOUIS. March 19.-The Sovereign
Camp of the Woodmen of the World now
in session in this city to-day donated $500
for the relief OF flood sufferers at Memphis,
the same TO be expended ny the Memphis
relief committee.
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Another HolIingsworth story.

This city has produced another Ida May
Hollingsworth i the person of Stella cof-
man, an eighteen-year-old Greenfield girl
now serving a term in the Female Reforma-
tory. She tells a wild and fantastic story
about her acquaintance with Scott Jackson.
Pearl Bryan, Grace Bryan, AlOnzo Nalling
and Will Wood. She says that 1t was not
Pearl Bryan at all who was killed, but
her cousin Grace, and that Pearl is now
in Canad She told her story 10 Superin-
tendent Colbert and Detective Splan, but
ii il at variance with so many known facts
that her story is said to be the product or
a not too fertile brain. Superintendent Col
bert said last night that he diG not care
to discuss the story, as he had gone into
the ~Hollingsworth girls case deep enough
10 make himself a laughing stock to some
extent, and there was no desire 10 get en-
tangled with another such person.
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Bradley Made "a Sensation.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
GREENCASTLE. Ind. March ia mys-
terlous stranger by the name of c. ii. Brad
ley registered at one OF the hotels this
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Railway Traffic interrupted.

much feared as they were In Montana
there is no snow left. and all over the Da-
kotas IL is going rapidly.
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WEATHER BUREAU WARNING.
The Mississippi May Rise Higher
Than Ever Before Recorded.

WASHINGTON. March 19.-The Weather
Bureau says hat heavy rainfalls Of the
past forty-eight hours in the central valleys
will cause a continued rise in the Cumber-
land, Tennessee, lower Ohio and Mississippi
rivers and intensity threatened flood con-
ditions previously announced. 1t is probable
that the floods in the lower Mississippi val
ley during the next ten days or two weeks
will in many places equal or exceed IN heig t
those of any previous year. Additional
warning is given TO residents of the threat
ened districts In Louisiana. Arkansas and
western Mississippi TO remove from the re-
gion of danger.
The flood condition is due TO the excessive
r~ainfalls and will also probably occur in
the rivers of Alabama. Ample warnings Of
expected rise have been given under in
structions from this office by the local
Weather Bureau officials in the threatened
regions disseminat ted throughout the terri
tory exposed to danger. Other great floods
in lower Mississippi. during which levees
country inundated occurred in 1862. 1874, 1852,
1884 and 1890. Following are the highest
stages recorded during the flood OF 1885,
this. viz: Cairo. ass; Memphis, 55.6; Vicks-
burg, 49,; New Orleans, 17.0. The highest
stages r T 8 IN any previous years we're ,soo.
V~icksburg, 51.7, in 1862; New Orlenas, l7.9,
in 1893.
The Cumberland Rising Fast.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, March 1.-THE
Cumberland river this morning registers
IS feet on the gauge. Rain fell all day yes
terday, all night last night and continues
10 come down In torrents. There is pros
pect of the greatest flood on record. The
highest recorded water in the Cumberland
was in 1883. when it registered 55 feet. nine
feet higher than at present. The outlook
now is that this mark will be exceed ed.
Much damage has already resulted from
THE overflow in the lowlandS and more Will
follow when the food increases. Large sec
lions of East Nashville have been under
water for several days. The river is steadi-
ly climbing vi TO the business houses on
Front street. Boats are now anchored
within ten feet of the sidewalks. and the
prospects are that the first floors of all
these buildings will be submerged.
This evening the gauge stood 41.3 feet,
several feet above the danger line and
eral days because the rains up the river
have produced another big tide which will
be felt here. Merchants on Front street,
next TO the river. are moving their goods.
All the low lands are flooded. manufactures
on the East Side have shut down and null
titudes have been obliged to abandon their
homes. The Nashville. Chattanooga K St.
Louis tracks and Louisville * Nashville
tracks south of the city were flooded by a
cloudburst this morning and trains were
delayed for several hours. The damage has
been repaired and trains run regularly
again.
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DOOMED MURDERERS.
Concluded from First PaEc.)

jailyard. To those whom he recognized he
nodded and smiled. OF the two prisoners,
Walling was the more composed.
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Obituary.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, March 19.-John
Thomas, late generall manager of the
Thomas iron works. died to-day. aged six
ty-eight years.
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evening and il was quickly rumored that
he was an agent Of Governor Bradley;
When approached or the subject he would
neither affirm nor deny il. He stated he had
q mission. but refused to divulge its nature
or purpose. He refused TO talk Tor puDiica-
ton and it Is not known what his visit
means. He would get no statement from
the Bryan family on the matter should he
try. for the Bryans stand as they always
have. believing the matter il now with the
kentucky authorities and anything they
might have 10 say could cut no figure.
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Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Mr.. Needles. of Illinois. Is looking sharp
after the Indian commissionership-
The times., 1897-03-19
PALMA CANNOT BE FOUND
The Cuban Diplomat May Not Be
in Washington.
1t Is Possible That-He Is on 1
Secret Mission Elsewhere and
Desires 1t Concealed.

1t appears now that Tomas Estrada
Palma, the diplomatic representative OF
Cuba to the United States, may be here
for diplomatic purposes, but, nevertheless,
he can't be found. TIE mere fact that Mr..
Quesada, of the Cuban legation, room II
Raleigh Hotel, says that Palma is here and
that he can't be found, excites some in
terest as to where the diplomatic gentle
man really is. He is not registered at the
Raleigh, yet he has always stopped there
heretofore when in the city. II he really
Is here there is Cuban bomb about to
explode. On the other hand, If Palma is
not here sensation may be brewing in
another quarter.
Evidently, though. there is going to
he diplomatic move by the Cuban Iega-
ton shortly. The Spanish minister is
working, it is said. for the defeat OF
the Delg8do claim, and the Cubans think
he is getting very solid with the new
Administration.
The rumor that Gen. Weyler wants De
LONE recalled to Spain is not credited by
local diplomats. De Lone influence with
the new Administration is feared by the
Cuhans, and for this reason they are pre-
pairing to defeat his plans
Mr.. Y. Julbe. of Havana. arrived at the
legation yesterday. He is on a secret mis-
sion and will remain some time.
The times., 1897-03-19

Mr.. Mckinley. After Mr McKinieys nom-
ination he had charge OF all the literary
work at Chicago
Mr.. Heath was talked of for Mr.. Nc
kinley private secretary, a position which
is perhaps more important than the one he
received. The private secretary of the
President is closer to him than an yone else
and very near to affairs also. However,
the position is a very expensive one, es-
pecially if you do the trick socially. Pri-
vate Secretary Porter and Mrs Porter
are both rich.
Mr.. Heath will be the business officer Of
the Postoffice Department He will have
charge of the bureau of salaries and al
lowances, and will spend $25, ,000, 900 a
year. The free delivery system will be
under him and the dead letter office,
and, in fact, most Of the business bureaus
Mr.. Heath will be Acting Postmaster Gen.
eral when Mr.. Gary is away He sue
ceeds Frank Jones. He is efficient, po-
lite, knows everybody. and will be an
excellent man in the maintenance of cor
diality between the Postoffice Department
and Congress
Mr.. Heath will be able to do things for
people in his new position If he wishes
to, and he probably will, as much as he was
legitimately.
The times., 1897-03-19
A BAD CASE OF NEPOT|5M
The Fat Official Plum Given to
William Mckinley Osborne.
PAYS AN ENORMOUS SALARY
New England Republicans Do Not
Attempt to Conceal Their Dis
pleasure at the Appointment.
Clayton Is Also ObjectiOnable.
The Other Nominations Popular.

At one stroke President Mckinley has out
done all the nepotism of ex-President Har-
rison. Harrison appointed a large number
OF relatives of himself and Mrs. Harrison
tooffice Intact, it was at tonetime pointed
out that he had taken care of his brother,
the brother Of his wife, the father or bis
wife, the father OF the wife of his son, the
brother of the husband of his daughter, the
husband Of his cousin, and many other
relatives. But the aggregate salary paid
all these offices was less than half that
which is carried in the salary and fees of
the position OF consul general at London,
which Mckinley gaveto Cousin William Nc
kinley Osborne, of Bo ston. Mass. This place
is the very finest one in the gift OF the
President, outranking in compensation any
other position at his disposal. Osborne's
services to the Republican party are not
such as to entitle him to any such recogni-
ton, and he has never been prominent In
any way in Massachusetts, until the present
year. aI
New England Republicans yesterday dis
cusslng this appointment did not attempt
toconceal their displeasUre. They asserted
that 1t was shameful exhibition of
nepotism, and nothing else. Osborne was
not even rewarded for services III securing
McKinley's nomination for New England.
for New England supported Reed almost
solidly, and Massachusetts stood by him
with fervid devotion under the leadership
of Mr. Lodge A prominent Massachusetts
Republican said yesterday to The Times;
"a fine exhibition of personal favoritism
Is this Osborne nomination. The position
Of consul general OF London is now held
by the most prominent Democrat in New
England, and one of the foremost In the
country, Gen. Patrick A. Collins 1t is
the best position that the President has
to bestow. He has given it to near
relative instead OF rendering it to some
leader OF the party. I think this noIni- |
nation will come home to roost."
The nomination of Powell Clayton, al |
though long anticipated. is regarded as q |
very Objectionable one by many Republican
The times., 1897-03-19

The ATTRACTIONS of Gettysburg it would
be almost useless to attempt to describe.
over 800. 900 visitors are conveyed to it
yearly-and doubtless with SO short line
as this the number would be doubled
More than $4,000, 900 have been expended
on the monuments alone ana every year
adds to the list.
The proprietors of the new enterprise
claim that for every mile its distanceit
will prove remunerative from the begin
ming, from local travel alone. The Great
Falls electric road is cited as an example,
it having paid fair profit over running
expenses every month from the first day
i S cars were put in motion.
Up to the present time it has not been
attempted TO enlist any outside capital.
The incorporators have signified their
Willingness to subscribe one-half of the
The times., 1897-03-19

Senators and Members. 1t is considered
prompt and high payment for the work
that Clayton did among the influential
Southern delegates prior to the NOM
nation These gentle men recall that
CLAYTON has always been identified with
efforts of the machine TO control con-
yeutions He was an Arthur man and
afterwartl a n Alger man. He was secured
for Mckinley by the direct efforts OF
Mr.. Hanna, and is said to have been
general disbursing officer of the Mckinley
nomination fund in the Southwestern
States Clayton is said to be not nearly
in as good financial condition as formerly,
and the income OF the place to which he
has been appointed, which is SIT 800
year, will probably be very acceptable
to him.
The other nominations made yesterday
were regarded as good ones. Uncle Jack
Gowdy, OF Indiana, is hardly the style OF
a man to shine at Paris, but he is an active
politician who has rendered good service
to the Republican party, and his support
was especially valuable to Mckinley. He is
the man who is credited with havingsmoked
ex-President Harrison out of the race, and
as Harrison was the only candidate the
Mckinley men thought at all formidable,
this was decided service in the campaign
for McKinley's nomination.
The selection of Perry S. Heath for First
Assistant Postmaster General will prove a
very popular one He was long resident
of Washington, d. c., although a citizen
of Indiana, and is well and pleasantly re-
membered here as newspaper correspond
ent. Heath was one of the most pushing
men connected with the preliminary Nc
Kinley campaign, and afterward worked
like carthorse at the head of the literary
bureau OF the Republican national commit
tee
The times., 1897-03-19
1T WAS LOWRY KING.
The Identity of the Lime Kiln
Corpse Established,

Walter L. King was the name of the man
whose dead body was found Wednesday
morning close to the lime kiln of the Wash
ington Gaslight Company, on Twenty-sev-
cnth street northwest. This fact was def
nitely establishedlas night, when nephew
OF King, who did not give his own name,
called at the Sixth precinct norgue, on New
Jersey avenue, and identified the body as
that of his uncle. One side OF the mans
face and a portion of his body was par
italy baked by the heat from the lime
kiln. In his pockets. besides several worth
less bit Of paper, was found much-worn
Testament, which he had evidently car.
rIed for long time; a pint flask half filled
with whisky, and letter written by
Branch P. Wright to Ezra Collins. This
letter gave still further proof OF the mans
Identify Walter L. King was for many
years familiar character, and was known
The times., 1897-03-19

c. 1ital stock, and it is believed that the
2 pie along thelin will willingly take the
re-. Besides this, they will doubtless
Invest literally in the bonds of the road
Four relay electric power houses will
supply the power, placed IT convenient in
yervals along the route.
Within the next thirty days the organiza-
tion VIII be completed. all the stock sub
scribed, and the officers selected
Then active work viii commence with
the procuring of the right OF way.
If there is anything like the good times
that have been predicted. one VIII doubtless
be able to go on board handsome and
comfortable electric motor car at George
town and ride into and around Gettysburg
battlefield and return to Washington the
same day-in less than year from now
and at not to exceed a dollar for the trip
The times., 1897-03-19

a very enjoyable party was given on
Wedncsday the 18th, at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Everett, Holmead
Manor, the occasion being the nineteenth
birthday of their son, Harry. Among the
invited guests were: The Misses Nav
Wallace, Blanche Kramer, Blanche Thorne,
Annie Osborne, Daisy Cassidy, Anniebellc
Everett, Kate Boiien, Eva Everett, Ada
Thompson. Effie Hayes, Pansy Baker,
Annie Gallagher, Florence Henson, Nettie
Hardy, Beatrice Daley, Elsie Everett and
Mrs. II. Everett. Mrs. NJ. Daley Mrs J.
Thorne and Mr. and Mrs A. Dixon: Messrs.
E. Everett, w. Thomas, F. Holt, H King,
r. Ellin, s. King. w. Everett, e. Wilson,
T. Anderson. W. Donavan. D. Matthews,
A Shoots, c. Bradshaw, G. Anderson and
Mr.. j. Kettner and Mrs. ] II Kettner.
The times., 1897-03-19
Mr.. Palmer and His Candidacy,

To the Editor of The Times:
Many are glad to see, as have evidenced
today, that one newspaper in Washington
has the courage to blaZon the truth, in
part. in regard to Frank w. Palmer's candi-
dacy for the Public Partnership.
OF the several incompctents who have
filled the office he was decidedly the
worst. II possessed neither business abil-
ity, executive qualifications nor mechan-
ical skill. He padded the place to the ex-
tent Of ], 200 in excess of it's capacity,
and 1,S00 in excess of the then existing
demand in order to hold on-even remov-
ing his own appointees to curry favor and
enable him to stick. He gave to two men,
bers of the Printing Committee $50 ap-
pointments.
1t is estimated that during the last four
teen months of his administration he vast
ed over 81 100000 of Government funds.
Washington. March II, 1897. c. F.
The times., 1897-03-19
Beautiful Florence illustrated.

Florence" was the subject Of an in
teresting lecture delivered before a large
audience at Carroll Inst itute, by Mr..
Charles E. Fairman, of the Capital Camera
Club. The lecture was Illustrated with
many fine views OF ancient and modern
Florence, but possibly the most interest
ing of these was that OF the old cathedral
built in 100. 1t is supposed to have been
erected on the site OF the temple Of Mars,
and its doors, which it took forty years
to build, were said by Michael Angelo to
be beautiful enough to be the gates of
paradise.
The times., 1897-03-19
Wid0=aWak6- %
. Business PBOpl6
umbrella Talk.

Don't you think that buying an umbrella
from an expert, and practical umbrella
maker, s the best plan? 1t stands to reason
an umbrella, made to your order, willoutlast
half dozen ''shop'' umbrellas, and give
most satisfaction. An umbrella fought at
Hess factory, 6lS Ninth street northwest
will be an assurance of getting just what
you need, as Hess carries and manufactures
the largest stock in the city. Your old
umbrella or parasol will be skillfully re-
covered at a moderate cost. All work per-
sonally guaranteed. The wet season ap
proaches, and now is your time to patron
ize Hess, the new practical umbrella maker.
opposite the Patent Office
The times., 1897-03-19

by nearly every policeman on the force. lie
bad been arrested scores and perhaps hun
dreds of times as vagrant, and for drunk
enness. Every one who knew him well
knew him by the name OF Lowry" King
was about fifty years OF age In his earlier
days and soon after the war he was by
profession civil engineer, and w NO
superior at his craft.
The times., 1897-03-19

DR.. D. T. Day, Of the United States
Geographical Survey. delivered an inter-
esting lecture yesterday afternoon at the
Catholic University. His subject was
the Petroleum Industry" and was IL
lustrated by many fine stereopticon views.
The lecture was quite interesting and was
enjoyed by the large audience which was
present.
The times., 1897-03-19

Capt and Mrs John Z Harris. who have
been visiting Washington for the past few
weeks, as the guests of Mrs. B. j Frank
lin, of NJ street, returned to their home
in Chicago yesterday. accompanied by
Master julian Franklin, who will spend the
spring in the West.
The times., 1897-03-19

Mrs. Luchs, OF No. 934 X street, will
not receive on Fridays during Lent.
The times., 1897-03-19

There were printed and circu-
lated yesterday 48,274 copies of
The Times
The times., 1897-03-19

There were printed and circu-
lated yesterday 46,274 copies OF
The Times.
The times., 1897-03-19

There were printed and cireu-
lated yesterday 1924 copies OF
The Times.
The times., 1897-03-19

Miss Kirkland Mchler will give a re-
ception in honor of Miss Long on Saturday
evening. March 20.
The times., 1897-03-19

Miss Batcheller will give card party
on the evening of March 20
The times., 1897-03-19

Mr.. Thomas E. Waggaman will open
his art gallery to the public on Monday,
March -, from to IL p. m, for the
benefit Of the Sisters of Mercy, under the
patronage of Mrs. William H. d yer, Miss
Dyer, Mrs. A. 0. Johnston. Mrs. William
fiungerford, Mrs. Z. L. Kengla. the Misses
Jirdenston, Mrs. John Canumack, Mrs. w.
T. Dyer, ir. Miss Roach, Mrs A L. List
ner, the Misses Heitman. Mrs Thomas ].
Irwin, Mrs. A l.. Bryant. Mrs. William j.
Zch, and Miss Agnes Morgan.
The times., 1897-03-19

| Following Roys' 81 so Shoes:
Russell Calf Laced. 12 to 1-2.
! Rocky Mountain Calf Shoes, IL
and @
| Veal Calf Button, IL. IL, and 5.
The times., 1897-03-19

Following Girls 81 80 Shoes:
! Kid Solar-tip Button, II 10 IS 1-2.
DiX's Kid Button, B 3 TO 10 1-2.
! Enamel Leather Laced, 10 B.
The times., 1897-03-19
FIRST FORMAL RECEPTION
Ladies of the Diplomatic Corps Re-
ceiyed in the Blue Room.
Mrs. Ma rk Hanna's Afternoon Re.
ception diplomatic and Official
Circles Represented.

The President and Mrs. Mckinley gave
Their first formal reception OF the Admin
iStration yesterday afternoon at o'clock
to the ladies OF the diplomatic CORDS.
The Blue Parlor was attractively deco
rated with palms, white zaleas and spring
flowers
Mrs. MCKinleys high chair, which was
carved, gilded and upholstered TO cor
respond with the furnishings Of the Blue
Parlor, was placed near the center of the
room, ana Mrs. Mckinley remained in it
during the reception which lasted only
about one hour. Mrs. McKinle ylooked very
sweet and attractive in ber gown Of blue
velvet, with point lace. Diamond pins
caught the lace at her throat and her dia-
mond earrings were worn. Mrs Mckinley
also wore the miniature brooch of the
President which was presented to her on
the day of the Inauguration
President Mckinley stCod Eesde Mrs Nc
kinley, and as the guests We're presented
TO him by Private Secretary j Addison
Porter, he. IN turn, presented them to Mrs.
Mckinley.
Miss Mabel Mckinley was gowncd in pink
and black satin and Mrs. Saxton, who wa s
also assisting, was gOwned in black bIocade
and point lace Mrs j. Addison Porter
was present. wearing gown OF blue velvet
with fur trimmings, and Il dainty bonnet of
cerise velvet and jet.
The guests Were Mrs. Pauncefote, Miss
Lillian Pauncefole, Miss -sibyl Pauncefote,
anu Miss Gdrey Pauncefute, Mime Romero,
Baroness Thielman. Baroness Won Hengel-
muller, Nine. patenotre. Mime Dupuy de
LONE, Nine. iioShi, Madame Yang Yu, Nine
Lazo Arrtaga, Mime de Ecngifo, Mime. Men
donca and the Misses Mendonca, Mime
Mertwago and Miss Mertwago. Miss An.
drade. Nine. de Oleycira Lima. Mine. Calvo
Nine. Federico. Nine. Pok Yc Mrs Frances
NJ. Hatch, Nine. V on Richenat, Nine Garcia
Meruu. and Nine. Clement de Grandprey.
The times., 1897-03-19

Mrs. Mark Hanna held very large
reception yesterday afternoon in her
private apartments at the Arlington. The
parlors were beautifully decorated with
Bridesmaid roses, mignonette and farley
enSes ferns Mrs. Hanna, who was gowned
in black satin with Louis Quiaze jacket of
pompaduur satin, looked strikingly hand
some. and welcomed her callers with
gracious sordiaiity. Miss Mabel Mckinley
presided at the dainty tea table in gown
of blue taffeta with frills or lace at tile
neck and wrists.
Among the callers were Mrs. Draper
Mrs. stephen b. Eikins, Mrs. Stewart, Hon
and Mrs John B. Henderson, Mrs Logan.
Mrs. Grant. Mr. and Mrs. John A Logan
Jr., Mrs SartOriS, Miss SartOris, Senator
and Mrs, Mcmillan, Mrs Reed, Senator
and Mrs. Piatt and many OF the ladies OF
the Cabinet and Of the Diplomatic Corps
The times., 1897-03-19

The remarkable suc-
cess OF cur great Shoe
Business is partly due to
our Special Fridays
Sales. By dispOsiDg OF
the broken sizes accu-
mulated during each
week we keep our stock
free from old and shop
worn shoes
TomOrrow we shallseil
from our Odds and Ends
Tables
The times., 1897-03-19

Infants 81 Cloth-top, hand
! sewed, laced; sizes, z TO 6.
= Misses and Chnd's 81 Button,
kid or Pebble; 8 20 10 1-2. 13. L.
: Child 81 Vic Kid, Solar tip,
button; sizes. o co ..