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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

National Board Takes Action as to
shows and Elects Officers

NEW YORK. Feb 10-The stockholders
or the National Board of Trade of the
Cycle Manufacturers at their annual meet
ing to-day elected the following directors
for the current year: r. S. Coleman A S.
Garfoid. George III. Day. c. w. Dickerson.
"A. G.. Spalding. Joseph l.. Yost, w. L.
Measure. c. s. Dikeman, L. N Vain
wright. A. r. Peck. r. S. Crawford. c. III
Funnel and Clark Brown. Treasurer Redo
ing in his annual report said that the profits
of the New York cycle show of 1896 were
1854 The profits of the Chicago show for
the same year were only $1,000 The re-
ceiptS for space for the present New YorI,
show were S134S0i, while for the Chica 90
show, which was held two weeks ago the
receipts for space amounted to $27172
For the motion to discontinue annual cy-
Gle shows substitute offered by Mr. Spald-
ing was adopted. IL recommends i'm place
of these shows the National Board of Trade
under preferably the auspices of local cycle
boards OF trade. a percentage of the gross
receipts 10 be paid to the National Board of
Trade for its maintenance the conduct and
terms OF such local cycle shows TO be in
conformity to such rules. regulations and
provisions the board of directors of the
National Board OF Trade may prescribe
sanction TO be granted only for such local
shows as commence not earlier than the
first Saturday In April I'm each year. Spaces
are TO be Of uniform size and no exhibitor
10 occupy more than two spaces. prices of
spaces TO be adjusted in accordance with
location.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President. A l.. Garford of EIyria
o.: firse vice president, George H. Dav
Hartford. Conn: second vice president T
w. Dickerson. of Chicago: treasurer w A
Redding. of New York; secretary. Ernest
y. Franks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
TWO DIVORCE DEGREES.
Operation of n New York Decision
Suspended by an Oklahoma Court.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1o-The efficacy of an
Oklahoma decree of divorce to suspend the
operation OF an antedating decree of a New
York court. carrying with it an allowance
Of alimony, is to be test ed in a case which
was heard to-day in the Supreme Court of
this district, Judge Truax presiding. In
1895 the Superior Court of New York grant
ed to Mrs. Caroline Carpenter a decree of
divorce from DIR. Alfred c. Carpenter, of
this city, with an allowance of $50 counsel
fee and so a week almony. DR.. Carpenter
entered no appearance in the case, though
present in court on its trial. He paid the
alimony for eleven months and then went
to Oklahoma, where he procured Il divorce,
after which he resumed his residence here
Since that time he has paid no alimony
on the ground that the Oklahoma divorce re-
lieved him from all obligations for the sup
port of his wife. Counsel for Mrs. Carpen-
ter to-day asked Judge TruaX for an order
cision was reserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Mark Houua's Visitors.

CLEVELAND, o.. Feb. 10.-There was a
constant stream of callers at Chairman II.
A. Hanna's office throughout the morning
and during the early portion of the after
noon to-day. Among the earlier arrivals
was Colonel A T. Wimberly. of New Or
leans. who is a very prominent Republican
in Louisiana. as we'll the member of the
national committee from that State. Col.
Wimberly was closeted with the national
chairman for some time during the morn
ing. To reporter Colonel Wimberly adj
mitted that his mission here was of political
significance, but that for obvious reasons
he was not at liberty TO make the object
of his visit public. Mr.. Hanna stated to-
day that the statement that he intends 60
ing TO Canton this week was erroneous. He
will go to GAINESVILLE on Friday 10 attend
the Republican league banquet Friday night
when Seniors Foraker and Thurston and
other prominent Republicans are on the
programme 10 make speeches. While Mr.
Hanna is not down for a speech. he will
undoubtedly be called upon informally as
n toast VIII be drunk standing ITO the
National Chairman"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
EpwOrth League Board of Control.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-The second days
session of the board of control of the ED
worth League was held at the Park-avenue
Hotel to-day. Bishop Ninde, of Detroit.
ensS,ine four Years res,,lted as foIIows.
Rev. Edwin A. Schell. OF Chicago. general
secretary; Prof. /. Garland Penn, of Lynch
burg Va. assistant secretary for the COLI
ored work Rev William Haven OF Boston,
first vice president; Rev. T.. NJ. Mills, OF
Elmira. y. Y. second vice president: r. X.
Doherty. of New York. third vice president:
]. A. Patten, of Chattanooga. Tenn, fourth
vice president; Charles +. Piper. treasurer.
These officers. with Bishop w. Y. Ninde,
of Detroit, present and Rev. j. F. Berry,
of Chicago. editor OF the Epworth Herald.
make up the cabinet or executive commits
tee of the league. Plans are being made
for the international conference OF the
league to be held at Toronto July Is of this
year. An attendance of 5000 is anticipated.
Lord Aberdeen. governor general of Cam
ada, is to deliver the address of welcome.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
THE BLOCKADE.
Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius Chosen by
Admiral Bunce as the .Runncr.-

CHARLESTON. s. c.. Feb. 10.-Admiral
Bunce has selected the dispatch boat Dol
phin and the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius to
run the blockade of the North Atlantic
squadron, now stretched over distance of
six miles off the harbOr. but i'm a position
10 guard the south channel. The Vesuvius
is not scheduled to arrive here until to-
morrow. In accordance with orders issued
by Admiral Bunce. the Dolphin weighed
anchor yesterday morning at $50 O'Clock
and departed southwark. Her Instructions
were To steer out TO sea. and. when beyond
the reach of telescopes and searchlights to
formulate her plans for running the block
ACE and entering the harbor. All last night
the watchers on the vessels were kept on
the alert for fear that the Dolphin would
slip by and enter the south channel, il hav-
ing been agreed that in view OF the lack of
ships TO guard both channels the south
channel would be the only one used. All
through the night the guards paced the
decks the searchlight lit up the ocean. but
no sign of the Dolphin was TO be seen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
"P,r.on- Dayies,s Carnival.

PITTSBURG. Feb. 10.-"Parson'' Davies
arrived here this evening to consult with
John Quinn, Peter Makers manager, in re-
Iation to a match between Maher and
Sharkey to be pulled off during the carnival
which Mr.. Davies has just about completed
ARRANGEMENTS for. The "Parson" an
nounced Just previous to his taking the
train this evening for New York that his
proposed carnival will be held at Reno,
New, on March 10 and 10, two days prior TO
the Corhett- Fitzsimmons fight at Carson.
Mr. Davies says he can secure a purse of
$40 900 for a go between Maher and Sharkey.
proposition The fight between the two
men and the fate of the Davies tourna-
ment now depend on Sharkey. If he ac-
cepts the carnival will take place and VIII
have on the programme contests between
Barry and Anthony: Denver" Ed Smith
and Choynski: Armstrong and Jeffries, and
Maher and Sharkey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
ouay's Son to Be Sued.

PITTSBURG. Feb. 10-The papers have
been drawn and suit will be entered to-
morrow by State Senator c. l.. Magee and
William Finn against Richard r. Quay.
son of Senator NJ. S. Quay. for criminal
libel. and civil suits for $4,000 damages each
will also be entered. In the criminal libel
case against the Commercial Gazette, which
was concluded yesterday, Alfred II. Reed,
the proprietor OF the Commercial Gazette,
testified that Richard r. Quay had fur
nished the paper with the information upon
which the alleged libel was based.
Precipes in six additional civil suits tc
recover damages for alleged libel have been
filed by Senators Magee and Finn against
three publishing companies In the city. as
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

loaded exactly az she will be in commission.
As the live and dead weight aboard did not
bring the boat up to the required ngure
considerable lead was slowed away as eX-
cess ballast. The boat started for her
fifty-five-knot run five times over an eleven
knot course from Bonnemshoal 10 warwick
light and was accompanied by the torpedo
boats Cushing and Stiletto and the United
States tugboat Leyden, the latter acting as
the stake boat. The conditions were FAVOR
able for the trial. a light northwest wind.
with slight sea. The contract calls Tor 20
knots 10 be sustained for two consecutive
hours The report states that the boat
made 2s.72 knots. The wash in the wake
astern was so slight at her highest speed
Ter wake was not affected in any way by il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

SALEM, Ore, Feb. 10.-The hope of Sem
ator Mitchell's friends that forty-six men,
bers would enter to-days joint convention
was not realized. The roll call showed only
thirty-eight present. Billyou and Lee.
Democrats were among the absent. Sem
ator Carter. who did not answer to the roll
call. came in and exploded bomb. Carter
had sat in the lobby until after the roll
call was announced. He then walked down
the aisle and addressed the convention, at
lacking Senator Mitchell, whom he accused
of Misrepresentation. After Carter had fin
ished the legislative convention adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
F;,us;mmons start. for the West.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-A large crowd of
sporting men assembled at the Liberty
street ferry this afternoon and followed
Robert Fitzsimmons and his party across
the river to the Baltimore d Ohio station,
where the train for the West was taken
FitZsimrnons was smiling and confident and
modestiy expressed his ability to dispose
of Corbett under any ana all conditions.
Martin Julien. Fftzsimmonss chief adj
wiser. talked vaguely of the trip through
the West and limited mysteriously Of the
place OF the fight. Dick Hickey and Ernest
Roeber the wrestler. were in the party ac-
companying the fighter, and several other
sporting men were of the party, which will
stop of at Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake
City.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Scores of Bicycle Riders

PiTTSBURG. Feb. 10.-The close of the
third day of the seventy-two-hours bike
race found but six contestants on the track
Ihis afternoon Dench was forced TO give
up on account of a crippled knee. Waller
ana Iintn, the leaders. are now on even
terms. Gimm having made up the two laps
ne was behind yesterday. Both men are
IN good condition and are dOggedly contest
ms every point for supremacy. Midnight
score: Waller. 6i2 miles; Gimm, 6i2: Schock.
elS; Han, 6A; Forster. 5Sl Ruckel $50
Dench 40 -'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

disease which has greatly puzzled the doc
tors has broken out in Puebla and Oaxaca
Is called La Melina and the patients vomit
blood and almost Immediately succumb.
But few cases have occurred. The disease
is a complete novelty, supposed TO be of
Italian or Brazilian origin.
A genuine painting of the Virgin by
Murillo found in Orizaba by the director of
Jalapa Academy is on exhibition here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Proposed Investigation.

SALT LAKE. Utah. Feb 10. - In the
Legislature to-day Senator Rideout intro
duced a concurrent resolution providing for
the appointment of a committee of four
members of the House and three of the
Senate for the purpose Of investigating the
charges that undue influence was brought
to bear on members of the Legislature In
relation TO their voting for United States
senator. Without action the resolution was
laid over until tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
steamer Thornaby Ashore.

FREDERIKSHAVEN, Denmark. Feb 10.
The British steamer rhornaby. Captain
Chiswick. from Baltimore Jan. IL for
Copenhagen. is ashore off Hertshorn.
The ThOrnaby registers 1.129 tons net is
schooner rugged. was built in 1889 at Stock
ton, England, halls from West Hartiepool
and is owned by X. Ropner & Co. She
had a cargo of corn valued at s26. 461
shipped by Smith. Gambrilla & Co, of Bal
timOre
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

MAGNOLIA. Ark, Feb. 10. = Two men
were killed and six others fatally injured
by the bursting of the boiler of a sawmill
belonging 10 W yriek Brothers. this evening
near this place. The dead are Calhoun Wy
rick. white. and John Lewis. colored. The
1T this hour.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. Ex-senator
Thomas of Philadelphia to-day introduced
a bill to remove tie State capital to Phila-
delphia on and after Jan. l, 1899, provided
that Philadelphia shall file a legal and
binding agreement on the part of the city
the capitol and public buildings. The bill
further provides that at least sixty days
before the next general election the Gov
ernor shall order an election to decide the
question required by the Constitution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
FcIIow-servnnt Bill Signed.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 1O.-Gover-
nor Stevens has signed the fellow-servant
bill making railroad companies responsible
for accidents resulting from the careless
ness of employees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Eleanor Sold for s2.o25.

LEXINGTON. KY. Feb. 10. The top
price at the Woodland * Shanklin sale to-
day was s2.625, paid for Eleanor. 2:l1, by
NJ. Bowerman, of Lexington. Acolyte. 2:21,
was bought by George II. Watson. OF
Frankfort. for $1,000. Most OF the offerings
were young undeveloped stock. and sold
according to form and gait. Sixty-eight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Boynton Praises Evans.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Feb. 10.-Gen.
II. V. Boynton, the veteran Washington
correspondent, who is here with the Illinois
Chickamauga park commissioners. in in
terview to-day said that Major Mckinley
could not make Cabinet appointment that
would meet with more general approval
than the comforting of a portfolio on II.
Clay Evans. He spoke in the highest terms
q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Bourke Cochran Sails for Europe.

NEW YORK. Feb. 10-W. Bourke Cock
ran sailed for Europe on the New York to-
day. He said he was going abroad on bust
ness, and would return in five weeks. II
wish most emphatically to deny" he said.
THE rumor printed to-day that / had a
long and secret interview with Mr.. Hanna
relative to the Sugar Trust"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
FAST TORPEDO BOAT.
The New Herreshon Craft Averages
2S.72 Knots an Hour

BRISTOL. II. L.. Feb. 10-Torpedo boat
No. left the Herreshofs' warf promptly at
10 O'Clock this morning on her official trial
run with the full board OF navy officers on
board. Every man on board was weighed
and as the coal. equipment and ballast were
officially weighed yesterday the boat was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
ECZEMA ON HANDS
Completely Covered, and Be.
tween the Fingers Skin
Perfectly Raw.
Husband Had to Dress and
Undress Her Like a Baby.
Physicians Medicines Drove
Her Almost Crazy.
Hears of CUTICURA. Husband
Goes Twenty Miles for II.
First Application Gives Perfect
Ease in Five Minutes. and
a Nights Sound Sleep.

Ny hands were completely covered with
Eczema, and between my fingers the skin was
perfectly raw. had TO sit with both hands
held up, and away from the Ere. Ny husband
had to dress and undress me like baby. I
tried the best physicians, but their mcdicinee
gave me no relief, and drove me almost crazy.
was advised TO try CUTIcURA RExEDIEs,
and did SC, although my husband had TO 60
twenty miles 10 get them. AS soon as he GOT
back, L used the CUTICURA lointmeut), and
nee minutes affer the first application 4 snds
perfectly easy, and slept sCEndls all that night.
Before commenced using CUTicIRA RKNE-
DIES could get no ease night or day. could
not bear TO get warm, IL would put me in q
rage OF itching. 1 always keep CUrIcURA
REMEDIES In my house now, and recommend
them TO everybody, because OF their wonder
full effect. Yours gratefully.
AGNES II. HARRIS, Push, Aecklenburg Co. Va
SPEEDY CuEE TsE,rnE FOR ToRruRixe. De
rforRIso HUnoRs Warm baths with CUrtcuRs Soar.
gentle applications Of crTscrnA (ointmentA the rr~ss
skin cure. and mild coses OF CUFiccRA hEs0i vnsr,
greatest OF blood purifiers aud humor
This treatment instantly sisys tschlng. burning and
Irritation. aud scales. soels sootAes and
hess permits aud Sleep and results tp<sdy cure
vtcn al ese i,ic-
Props. Bosia. c3" How b Cure Every hamof. ira
Every Hum0n ''' f'S' cuf Z sis;ss' '~''e
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Picker SIN Lacks Votes.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 10.-The vote for
United States senator to-day resulted:
Picker. 40; Kyle, "a; Goodykuntz. 90; Plow-
Populist, Morgan, voted for Pickler.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
Woman Suffrage Defeated.

HELENA, Mont. Feb. 10.-The Montana
Legislature this afternoon placed itself on
record as being opposed TO woman suffrage
by vote of Al TO q.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

follows: Two against the Leader. two
against the Commercial Gazette and two
against the Press. Their attorney says
damages in each case may reach 100000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

Clara-Yes the football game was just
lovely. l enjoyed It very much; but
there's one thing the players ought to 90
when they 20 upon the field.
Ton-Whats that?
Clara-Wear big numbers ON their backs
hke inc drivers ai the horse show. so
that the spectators can Doe sure 20 cheer
we hshl ones. Those nose shields and
chin protectors and other axincs are aw.
fully confusing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
Robbed of Her Glory

Mrs. Farrington-What's the matter?
You look dreadful disappointed
Mrs. Strayforth-I am-iust as disap-
pointed as l can be. / got a lovely new
seal skin sacque last week, and now, what
do you think? Mrs Friller across the
street, has just had one sent up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

Harry-What reason have you 10 believe
that she beginning 10 take an interest i'm
YOU?
Aibert-She took her handkerchief ana
brushed the dandrun from my coat collar
last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

They say that Burlharty has married
a woman with . past"
Yes, she once put in three weeks as a
reporter on the New York Blowitzer"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
CALIFORNIA; rr.it and Crops.

SAN FRANCISCO. May H-3peciaI re-
ports to the Associated Press tonight from
the principal fruit and grain centers of the
state announce a general rainfall which.
In few cases. has injured the hay crop
and In other sections has come too late
In the season to be beneficial. but in gem
erai has been of more advantage than ir-
jury. Prunes and almonds seem to have
suffered from the long drouta and the hot
winds. which bighted the buds. Apricots.
too, have suffered In many localities. but
In general the crop of deciduous fruits
promises well. Pears and peaches indi-
cate large YIELD the apple crop Is gen.
orally good, and in several counties grapes
are said to be above the average. The
wheat crop Will be generally light, but
growing cereals look much better along
the foothills than on the plains. The ear
ly seeded grain has turned out better than
the late sown. The rain has been OF adj
vantage to the uncut hay. but in the early
sections yesterdays rain was decided
detriment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
4 SAILING EXPERIMENT.


tiieneRfeht Chooses Steamer COaPse
Instead nj Southern Route.
Special Dispatch to the ost-Inteliigencer.
PORT TOWNSEND. May is.-The Brit
ish ship Gienericht. for Yokohama. will
take rather an unusual course across the
Pacific ocean for a sailing vessel. Capt
Davies proposes TO follow the circular
track OF the trans-Pacific steamships.
keeping well 70 the northward and pass
ing within 80 miles OF the Aleutian ISL
ands. According to reports In the hydro
graphic Office which have accumulated for
several years. there is almost a steady
westerly wind and head sea In that part
OF the ocean at this season Of the year.
Most OF the storms originate along the
North Asiatic coast and then take a
northeasteriy circular revolving course to
this side Of the ocean. n scientific cali
culations. theory and experience OF steam
ship captains are reliable. then the
Gsepericht Is sure TO have long and
hard voyage before reaching Yokohama
The usual course taken by sailing craft
IL southwest from Puget sound 10 the
Hawaiian ssianSs. thence 10 the Mariana
or I4adrone islands and then northwest
10 Japan. ny this course vessels fan In
with the trade winds and have favorable
sailing all the way The distance Is fully
three times A long as the route pro-
posed by Capt Davies and 1t averages
about seventy days. Returning. a direct
eaafefiy course IL taken for Cape Flat
terry before a fair wind and rolling sea,
and TIE passagr Is usually made in thirty
five DAYS
Shipping people are taking much inter
est In the voyage Of the Glenerichf. and
II successful no doubt other sailing YES
sells VIII take the same course.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
THE srEAMER CLEVELAND.
Mer Advent Causes Talk In shipping
and Railway Circles.

TACOMA. May H.~~The steamer Cieve
land. which has been causing 50 mach talk
about Il rate war recently. arrived In port
today from Seattle and tied up to Conn
mefcial wharf where she discharged the
freight brought NJ frum San Francisco for
Tacoma merchants. who took advantage
or thu low rate In comparison to that
charged hy the Pacific Coast Steamshlp
Company. A number Of people visited The
steamer during the day. the opsnieu being
divided rs 10 whether she would continue
long On the ran. or te driven OF or abb
r1rhed by her larger rival Some seesned
to think that sufficient patronage would
BE- thrown In the Nay Of the new Hue AZ
the prices offered tv keep II going until the
biz concern sheuid place rates 50 low that
the promoters Of the new line would be
compelled to either drop out or come TO
tel ne on q sale or compromise.
The arrival OF the Cleveland has called
attention 10 an item which appeared In a
nnorning paper several days ago TO the eff
dian Pacific railways were behind the new
company, for the reason that the Northern
Pacsnc was friendly 20 the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company and was getting the
principal portion Of the business going
from San Francisco East VIA the North
west. The item In question caused con-
siderable amusement in railroad circles
Cor the reason that the Great Northern
and Canadian Pacific railroads are known
70 be competing roads on Eastern BUSH
moss and would be doing a brilliant piece
or work in Jointly backing small steam-
aAip line In opposition 10 a eenSern that Is
RUNNING a legitimate business and On 4
purcly buainess principal.