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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Purse for COrbett and Fitz.

April "A syndicate of wealthy
patrons of sport has subscribed a purse of
$751; 900 for a twenty-round contest between
Corbett and Fitzsimmons. to take place in
New York at a date TO be agreed upon. The
plan. as arranged. is to place the entire
newspaper man, with full power TO act, and
if the syndicate fails to pull off the contest
at the time and place selected, the wnoIe
amount is to be forfeited.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
MOnOn-PanhandIe Wreck.

Spacial to the indianapolis Journal.
HAMMOND. Ind, April "A costly
wreck occurred at the crossing of the
Monon and Panhandle Railroads late to-
night. blockading traffic on both roads. Fast
freight No. II, or the Monon, south-bound,
crashed into a freight on the Panhandle
which was standin on the crossing, ditch
ing the Monon engine and several cars. The
engineer and fireman jumped before the
trains met. The south-bound passengers on
the MonOn returned TO this city and went
TO Wilders. over the Chicago a Erie. and
from there over the Michigan City branch
of the Monon to Mcnon. The sOuth-bound
passenger train on the Panhandle is at
Lansing waiting for orders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
VOTING AWAY FRANCHISES.
interesting Revelations i'm Connec.
ton with Gotham street Rights.

New York Letter in Pittsburg Dispatch.
Some idea Of the enormous value of street
franchises. voted away from the people by
their representatives I'm council. may he
gained by the extraordinary developments
mere within the past few days. II was years
ago, nit SO long ago that ~well-known peo-
pie Will not remember it. when street-car
lines began being chartered i'm this and 9TH
er cities. Being a pure matter of public con-
Nenlence, the city gave away all privileges,
glad that they were TO be brought to some
use. II was then the Sixth and Eighth-ave-
nue. Railroads. of this city were chartered
and began operations. Their value was soon
crept In with the strides in population. One
OF the best attorneys here says that the
city fathers of the days long ago weren't
so agile i'm corralling stock in the different
street roads as those of later date. but he
also says that there was a clause inserted
the expiration OF "A certain term of years
the franchise should revert 10 the city upon
lne municl2aiity aging the cost of CON
struclion. 1his fact has come 10 light in a
startling way here. following on the heels
OF the unexpected offer of the Third,avenue
Sixth and Eighth-avenue Railroads. As
these roads had been gobbled by the
METROPOLITAN Company some time ago. the
offer of the Nets" rival aroused great
surprise. as no one had any idea the city
had anything to do with the lines. But
some bright and briefiess lawyer. il seems,
had been rummaging through musty old
tonnes and learned that the officials of years
ago We're far wiser than they seemed. in
mat Inc clause was inserted in the fran
chise or these roads. that at the expiration
OF twenty-five years they should revert to
the city, the latter paying therefor only the
actual cost of construction. So the Third
avenue Company aims an ugly blow at the
big Metropolitan, by claiming that the
twenty-five years have expired: that the
city must take charge of the Sixth and
Elghth-avenue lines. and that the company
Is ready and willing to bid for the %continu-
ance of the franchises just as a starter.
the Third-avenue line offers TO pay "A cash
bonus OF 100000 over and above the cost
o. the roads to the city. and an additional
guarantee Of > per cent. OF the gross re-
celpts 10 go into the public crib. This
means a war. a renovating of old fran
chises. and a tip to the people of the value
OF what they are throwing into the nav
of porporatiopC
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Field and Track Games.

LONDON, April Am immense crowd
witnessed the annual field and track games
between the oxford and Cambridge teams
to-day at the Queens Club grounds. The
Duke and Duchess of York were present
and a numerous SprinklinS of the nobility.
Hundreds of ladies appeared in spring
toilets, and the scene was very gay. In
spite of the recent rains the track was in
fairly good condition and the programme,
which was one of unusual interest, went
through without a hitch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

rule of kurds or Cossacks. But the evil
OF their deeds will return to plague them.
Lord Salisbury admits that England did
wrong and brought woe upon herself in
championing the Turk half a century ago.
The six great powers will do worse and
prlhS greater woe upon themselves in
championing the Turk to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Two Small BIazes mt Muncie.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE. Ind April Fire threatened
the entire destruction of Crozier's washing
machine factory tonight. but il was con-
fined to the dry kilns- At the same time
fire in the Boston block damaged Fred Rit-
ter's upholstering establishment 81. 600. Loss
is covered by insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
District v. p. 5. 4. r. Meeting.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR. Ind, April "A large num-
Der of delegates are here in attendance at a
meeting of the Fifteenth district Christian
Endeavor Union. which began a two days
session at the First Presbyterian Church
this afternoon. The afternoon session was
devoted to three-minute talks on What
Are We Dong, ana what should We Do
session Rev. NJ. III. Appleby. of Indian
apOlis, spoke OF Christian Endeavor and
the Kingdom of Cod"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

ID. A Bohlen * Sons are preparing TO re-
model the Maennerchor building at a cost
of about $4,000. on the first floor there
will be a saloon modelled on the old Ger
man style. On the secoid floor will be
clubrooms, dining rooms. parlOrs. etc,
while the assembly hall, seating. will gal
lerieS and stage. about eight hundred, will
be on the third floor. The work is to be
finished by Sept. Il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Mrs. Eliza shaw Dead.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. April a Mrs.
Eliza l.. (Sullenberger) Shaw, widow of the
late Daniel ]. Shaw. one of the widest
known men in southern Indiana. died at the
residence of her daughter. Mrs. Charles
Major. in this city. at noon to-day Mrs.
Shaw was born in Petersburg, Va. i'm 1896.
and came 10 Indiana with her parents in
1874. In 1884 the family moved to this city.
She leaves four children-Wil +. Shaw of
California, Mrs. Major. Phil Shaw of In
dianapOliS and Miss Clara Shaw.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
RushviIIe to- Have a New Bank.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE. Ind. April 2.-Rushville
will have another bank. making four i'm
all. Edwin Payne. for twenty-seven years
cashier of the Rushville National Bank.
and one of the wealthiest men in the city.
will establish the new enterprise. He is
having "A ireproof vault constructed. Mr..
Payne is still serving in his capacity of
cashier of the Rushville National.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. SATURDAY, APRIL g. 1897.

f. Henderson. manager Of the opera house
at Kokomo. and j. II. Howe, of Decatur.
were in the smokin car with LANCE, and
say that when they escaped they saw him
pinned between the seats. The car soon
was swept away into the flood.
There was no possible way for him 10 es-
cape drowning. None of the bodies has
been recovered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

Sadie Carter. Annie Blakemore. Sadie
Beard. John Banks and John Toliver were
arrested last night on charges CT assault
and battery. They got into a free-for-all
fight near the yellow bridge Thursday
night. IL was begun by the women. who
disputed over the good qualities of their
respective sweethearts. and was taken up
by the men. All are colored.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Yesterdays Race winners.

At Little Rock-Simmons. Harry Shan
non, ~Timemaker, BimetalIist and Goodwin.
AT New Orleans-Hailstone, Styx, Jim
Blue.
At New York-Claret Cup, Kullitan,
Doctor, Minnie Murphy and The Sculptor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Lange Was UndoubtedIy Lost.

Special To the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE. Ind. April 2.-This MORN
ing Valentine Guttermuth returned from
Hazelton. Ind. where w. H.. LANCE. of Fort
Wayne. lost his life I'm the Evansville *
Terre Haute Railroad wreck March 10. w.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Farm Residence BurneJ.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUSHILLE, Ind, April 2-The farm res
idence of Thomas Logan was destroyed by
fire yesterday. Loss. $1,000; insurance. So
500. on house and contents. in the Rush
County Farmers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE. Ind. April 1.-The Wolf
Weakley contest case reached another stage
to-day. In the suit of Wolf against the
Republican members of the Council for
mandamus the defendants asked for and
were granted a change of venue from the
county. The case was venued to Hancock
pnnnfv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Office Abolished

The board OF control for the Central Hos
pital for the Insane has agreed To- abolish
the office of attorney for the board at its
next meeting. The agreement is reached
at the suggestion of the Governor. who be-
lieves the attorney general can attend to
the legal business of the board.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
I. a v. Must Move It's Switches.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Specih 10 the indianapolis Journal.
VlNCENNES. Ind, April 1.-The jury re-
turned a verdict for the plaintiff to-day in
the case against the Indianapolis & Vim
cennes Railroad Company. The railroad
company was found guilty OF obstructing
the streets OF Vincennes and is fined s4OO.
The company agrees TO remove its switches
unlawfully located.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The day has
been without special feature in the 142-hour
bicycle contest at Convention Hall. The
record-breaking feature has been entirely
eliminated, Schoch. the leader, having
failed to keep up the wonderful work he
did during the first three days of the race.
Barring accidents, he is a certain winner,
and the only interest now centers in the
rider who will finish second. there being
good prospects for Il close finish between
Alberts and Golden. Lawson has ridden
with great vigor all day and gained about
forty miles on Cassidy. 1t is now believed
Lawson will defeat him for fourth place.
competitor. Ford and Miller are still in
the race. but they are cutting no figure,
as the former up TO IL o'clock tonight had
but $50 miles TO his credit and the latter
$50. Although Schoch has fallen behind
Hale's record he is still "A hero because of
the new records he has established for diff
ferent hours. He will receive in the neigh
borhood of 1900 for his weeks work.
Schoch has shown wonderful powers of en-
durance, riding the first half of the week
of seventy-two hours with less than four
hours rest and less than two hours sleep.
He Spurted during his 1,Jeth mile and
made il in two minutes and thirty seconds.
The score at 2 "a m stood: Schoch. 1.936
miles; Albert, 1.454; Golden, LAS; Lawson,
1888; Cassidy, 1870; Rivierre, l.OO6; Ford,
800 IL .
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
An InsoIxcnt Portmnrter.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. April Robert a.
Smith. postmaster OF this city, who recent
ly made an assignment. filed insolvent
schedules in the District Court to-day how
ing total resources and liabilities of 49,. 200
and 500. 512. respectively. Excess of assets
over liabilities. $55.ISS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Editor Ray IL Unconscious.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVIILE, Ind, April 2.-The con-
dition of W. Scott Ray. editor of the Shell.
byville Democrat. continues about tn,
same. He has been in a comatose condi-
ton for several days and his death is
hourly expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

inspect the list of voters who voted at the
November election last fall. A great many
from this city work in Chicago and come
here to vote. A number are suspected of
having registered in Chicago TO vote at the
election next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

TO be prepared a complete statement of the
conditions imposed on foreign cycles
brought into the different European coun-
tries, giving the duties. rules for bonding.
rules of the road. local regulations and
other valuable information.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
A IN RumOr.

MADRID. April "A rumor was circu-
lated i'm the Chamber of Deputies to-day TO
the effect that Gen. Maxine Gomez. the
commander-in-chief of the Cuban army. Is
suing for peace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Rtxern to ne Tricd nt Havana.

NEW YORK. April "A dispatch to the
World from Madrid says: General Ruiz
Rivera and Colonel Bacallo. his chief of
staff. will be taken to Havana for trial
before an ordinary Inc gov
eminent so directs. 1t is not at all likely
that the death penalty will be imposed upon
.hn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Chicngo.s BiIIiurd TOURNEY.

CHICAGO, April I'm the billiard tour
nament to-day Matthews beat Gallagher.
400 to $50; winners average. II 22-27. Nc
Laughlin beat Magsioli. 400 TO $50; winners
"A Ca III 2l-27
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Victims.

WARREN, Ark. April "A cyclone
passed over the southern portion OF Cleve-
land county yesterday. destroying twelve
or fifteen country residences and wounding
ten or fifteen persons. Will Shirley was
killed and others are seriously injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
PRANK CopeIand Attempted suicidc.

Special To the indianapolis Journal.
Ind, April Frank Cope
land, an unmarried laborer here, tried to
commit suicide yesterday by taking NOR
prime. but was given restoratives and
rallied before the dose had taken effect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
a Close bowling Game

The Indianapolis Bowling Club defeated
the Social Turner's at the German House
last night by a score OF 1.346 TO 1872. IL
was the most exciting game of the tourna-
ment. II was anybody's game until the last
ball had been thrown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

HPtVIdI 10 IHV IHuIdndp0IlS JournaI.
Ind, April miss NJ. A. Bren-
men. of New York. has accepted the pastor
ate of the First Universalist Church of
Muncie. She arrived here to-day. and to-
night was given a reception at the church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Rear Admiral Ramsey Retired.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The formal or
der placing Rear Admiral Ramsay. chief of
the navigation bureau. on the retired list.
was isseued to-day from the Navy Depart
npnt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
POLITICS in THE l.. A. w.
SUSPENSION OF G.. Is. BARRETT DE-
MANDED By FRED PATEE,
Because the Former Tried to Pledge
HarrisOn-The SiX-Day Race.

CHICAGO. April Chief Consul Fred
Patee, of the Illinois Division. l.. A.. W..
has demanded of President Potter that
George K. Barrett, who got out the polit-
ical circular intended to pledge the wheel
mems vote to Carter Harrison for mayor of
Chicago, be suspended from the league.
Members of the joint l.. a. w. and A. c.
committee who have been working for the
interests of the bicycle baggage bill sent a
telegram to Mr.. Potter. in New York. sus-
tanning Consul Patee in his request, and
this message was signed by Fred Gerlach.
G. p. Root. N. H. Van Sicklen, II. NJ. Gar
diner, c. T.. Randall and T. II. Sheridan.
The Evening Post requested of Presi-
dent Potter to-day that he define the atti-
tudc he would take in disciplining Chicago
nembers for getting out the circular Fol
lowing is Mr.. Potter's Geographic reply:
"a member of the league may be dis
conduct prejudicial to the interests of the
organization. The railroads of Illinois and
PIE wbS "a E fo the n extenf Of hmndreds of
thousands of dollars by unlawful charges
and by sundry frugal methods have de
bauched and perverted legislation in their
efforts to defeat the wheelmen and to serve
their own ends. TIE wheelmen of Illinois
are seeking to elect public officers who will
not be corrupted by railroad influences.
and. as L understand the situation, they
have gone into politics for that purpose. If
they find Illinois politics TO be unworthy of
the organization they are more unfortunate
than sinful. The League of American
Wheelmen will support the cyclists of Hi
nois, and will lSok to them to set an sx-
and better roads which other States may
proftably emulate"
Late this Afternoon the L. A. w. leaders
in this city went into executive session.
Barrett was present and the meeting was
stormy. All the wheelmen present repu-
dated the Barrett circular and issued a
counter circular. which is virtually an in
dorsement of the Republican candidate for
rnnx-nr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03

a freight car on a sidetrack near Bright
wood was destroyed by fire late last night.
This is the second fire OF the kind within
the last week. They are supposed to have
been started by tramps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Looking for "CoIonixers..

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO, Ind. April 2.-To-day
three detectives from Chicago were here to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
Southern Bicycle Circuit.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. April 2.-To-night. at
the Memphis Coliseum, the Southern bike"
circuit was formally opened. Everything
passed off smoothly and the four hundred
spectators were very enthusiastic at times.
There were only three races tonight. all
for professionals. The amateur events were
dropped because of a scarcity OF entries.
Among the ~ll-kno riders who took
part in to-nights contest We're Con Baker.
Starbuck of Philadelphia. Earl Kiser and
Eli Winsett. The Southern circuit is I'M
der the management of Col. John s. Prince,
who acted as starter in to-night'S events.
Summaries:
Free for all: Dead heat between Earl
Kiser. Of Dayton. o.. and Bob Walthouer.
Of Atlanta; G.. CT. Carpenter. of Railway,
y. J.. third. Time, 2:21 3-5.
Invitation race: g. r. Jack. Philadelphia,
won: Eli Winsett, Memphis. second; Conn
Baker. Ohio. third. Time, 2:33.
Consolation race: III. r. Steenson, st.
Carl Stockings, Memphis. third. Time, 2:20.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-03
For Cyclists Who visit Europe.

WASHINGTON. April "A compendium
of great value TO cyclists who contemplate
a tour of Europe awheel. as Well as to
those who are seeking 10 extend the
privileges now accorded by municipalities
and railways TO wheelmen. ia to be found In
a special report TO the State Department by
Tinted States Consul Chancellor. at Havre.
Anticipating many inquiries he has caused
The herald., 1897-04-25
ONYX Walled Engine Room

The new Waldorf hotel in New York
city Is to have an electric plant unique
and interesting in several respects, the
will be the largest isolated plant, as dis
tinguished from a central station plant,
in the world having a capacity of % 900
lights, which are to be used only for
lighting this building. The engine-room
is one of the most elaborate and hand
somely fitted rooms ever designed for
the reception of any kind of machinery.
The walls, wainscoting and ceiling are
to be of onyx and tastefully decorated.
The floor is to be of marble of a pleasir g
design.
Around the upper portion Of the room
is to be balcony which completely sur
rounds the place, and from which guests
and visitors to the hotel may view thu
machinery below. In this way the ell
gine-room will be made one of the at
fractions of the hotel, and will certainly
prove as interestin an entertainment
to a large class of its patrons as the
courtyard or the finest parlors.
The plant will consist of six slowspee,'
multipolar generators, four of $50 kilo
watt capacity and two of 100 kilowatt
capacity. The machines are to be espc
cially we'll finished. All brass parts are
to be buffed polished and lacquered, ard
the bodies of the machines are to be
filed smoothly and enameled and elab-
orately decorated ed.-Philadelphia Rec
ord
The herald., 1897-04-25

tion is made which has been found use
! full in neuralgia and rheumatic affec-
! tions.
We justly prize the California Poppy
for its beauty, but the native Indian and
Mexican put 1t to other uses, for, like
the China Poppy. it contains opium in
small amounts, and though they were
| unaware of this, they used 1t as Sc
dative and anodyne for pain, especially
with children. For this 1t was ad-
mirably suited, as the proportion of NOR
phine In the extractives Is small and the
danger OF overdoeing is in consequence
slight. Recent attempts to utilize the
California Poppy as source of opium
proved a failure on account of the de-
ficiency Of the alkaloid morphine.
OF less repute among the medical fra
ternity, but still priced by the laity, we
have a number of plants indigenous or
introduced that grow freely in Southern
California, such as Erythrea Yarrow,
Aspen, Cleavers, Erigeron, etc. While
the above, comprise all our native
medicinal plants at present considered
valuable. we are fortunately possessed
of a soil and climate that allows the in
PRODUCTION and successful culture Of
many other valuable plants. First
among our most valuable introductions
must be placed the Eucalyptus. the oil
from which has become very valuable
for commercial and medicinal purposes.
As a drug 1t is extensively used In bron-
chial and catarrhal affections. either in
solution or as a vapour, or mixed with
oil as lniment. The distillation Of the
essential oils of the citrus fruits which
are OF considerable medicinal import
ance is practically neglected in this dis
trict, and II Is probably no exaggeration
TO say that in the three months of
spring enough culls are thrown away,
the essential oils of which would supply
the whole United States for year. Our
local associations are using all laudable
efforts to further trade interests In this
section, and enterprising individuals
are tramping the hills from Newhall to
Panamint in search of gold. while for
tunes in the simple industries are passed
on the way. With the exception Of
hoarhound. which is annually shipped
In large quantities from this state prob
ably no other medicinal plant is mar
keted in any other than very limited
quantities. Yet there must be fortune
in the cultivation of such common
things as mint coriander, anise. fen
nel ETC., articles of necessity in every
household, and at present imported
from the east. If castor oil plants can
be cultivated with profit in the southern
states where the plants are but shrubs
and ANIMALS. surely here where they are
perennial and small trees. their culture
might be made quite remunerative.
When Hemlock, digitalis and stra-
monium, among the most import
ant Of organic drugs. grow here
luxuriantly. even when establish
ed as casuals, their culture must
be simplicity itself. The practical cul-
tivation of drugs presents a great op-
portunity-at present the harvest is
plenty, but the laborers are nil
DRABA VERNA.