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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-yhe records of
the Treasury Department show that the inn
ports of wool at the ports of New York.
Philadelphia and Boston during August.
1877, the first full month since the new tariff
act went into effect, amounted 10 2.S75 S97
pounds the smallest importation of any
month since January. 1894 when the aggre-
gate was 2,744, 400 pounds. The wool impor-
tations for August, 1896. amounted TO 4 119-
77S pounds and the largest previous impor-
tation was for April 1897, when il reached
s5,55s,9 35 pounds. Last Augustus importa-
tons We're very largely of Glass 3. or carpet
woods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
ST. Clair Probably Awoke.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Sept. 23.-Harry St.
Clair, the young man who has been buried
alive at the various county fairs this fall,
had an experience here this afternoon that
came near ending his career. Last Tuesday
he was placed six feet under ground to re-
main until Friday. This afternoon while a
large crowd was about the grave some one
who did not believe St. Clair was hypnotized
dropped rock down the air shaft. ST.
Clair was struck on the temple and deep
cash cut. Prof. Keahan, the alleged hyp-
notist. was compelled to dig his subject up
and place him under a surgeons care.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

NASHVILLE Tenn, Sept. 23.-This after
noon, in Watkins Hall, the National Spirit
Canada met in convention. The sessions
will last four days. In the absence of
President Barrett Mrs Cora Richmond pre-
sided. c. H. Stocked, of Nashville, deliv-
cred the address of welcome. Mrs. Rich
mond responded. A musical programme was
rendered. At to-nights session addresses
were made, the principal speaker being Mrs
Richmond and clairvoyant tests were given.
An excellent musical programme was also
rendered. Tomorrow morning the associa-
ton will hold mass meeting at the ex-
position in the auditorium.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CLAY CITY, Ind, Sept. 23.-The fortieth
session of the Lower Wabash Annual Con-
ference OF the United Brethren in Christ
convened at Clay City yesterday. The de-
votional exercises were conducted by ven
cradle Bishop Weaver. Committees were
appointed. after which presiding elders re-
ports were heard, which showed that the
work of the conference is in a fairly good
then heard, which confirmed the statements
made by elders that the year had been fair
ly good. In the afternoon devotional serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. E. M. Pierson.
Pastors reports were considered. Rev. j.
l.. Brandenburg pronounced the benedic-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y, Sept. ga
three days celebration of the completion of
the new steel-arch bridge over the Niagara
With a burst Of music from $50 musicians of
four of the finest military bands in the
United States and Canada. Mayor Arthur
Cole, of Niagara Falls, Ont walked to the
center of the bridge from their respective
sides and each grasped the hand of the
other in hearty and cordial grasp. A
salute of twenty-one guns was fired from
the bridge. Tonight the falls and rapids
are brilliantly illuminated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-The United
States government has received a judgment
amounting to over 100000 in the United
States Circuit Court as the conclusion of a
tWelve-year suit against Andrew j. Barnes,
who was Indian agent on the Hooper valley
reservation in 1919 and for several years
Whereabouts. Barnes has died since the suit
commenced, and it is doubtful if anything
can be recovered. The suit was the out
come of disputes over Barnes's accounts,
in which there were many alleged short
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
General Notes.

IT is asserted that the Russian govern
ment will shortly prohibit the expectation
OF wheat from Russia.
To-day's statement of the condition of
the treasury shows: Available cash bal
anee $2l5. 620. 1852; gold reserve. $146, 74517S
A special dispatch from Pretoria, Trans
vaal Republic, contains a denial of the
statement that the health of President
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Surrender of Tnsur-ents.

HAVANA, Sept. 23.--It was officially an
nounced to-day that two insurgent officers
and twenty-one armed insurgent cavalry
men. who belonged to the insurgent force
under Trellez, surrendered yesterday to the
Spanish authorities at Yaguaramas, prov
ince of Santa Clara. Trellez, it is added,
was killed the previous night by three of
his followers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Sept. 23.-The
White Lick Baptist Association began a
three days session in this city last night.
Churches in Hendricks. Putnam, Morgan
and Brown counties have delegates here
and among the preachers present are Revs.
Albert Ogle, S. H. Huffman, r. N. Harvey,
j. S. hayden, N Carr, S. c. Fulmer and
r e. Neighbor. Rev. j. F. Griffith is mod
orator and Rev. w. H. Bullock clerk.
Large audiences are in attendance from the
surrounding counties. The sessions will
close tO-nOrrOVV morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Rev. L. j. Naftzger's Revival.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Sept 23.-An interesting
Methodist revival closed with three meet
ings to-day at High-street Methodist
Church. This is the leading church in Mum
Gle, with Rev. l.. ]. Naftzger in charge.
The services were begun Monday and were
known as a home camp meeting, with a
strong array OF young ministers in charge.
Among the ministers that have taken part
were Revs. Neal of Richmond Stewart of
Burlington, Bailey of Avondale, Eldridge of
Anderson, Smith of Dublin, Reed of White
ley Beeks of Hartford City, Earl Naftzger
off Centerville, Cecil of Albany, and Will
liamS of Selma.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Rev. w. H. French Retires.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHvILLE, Ind. Sept. 2S-Dr. w H.
French, pastor of the United Presbyterian
Church of this city, received word to-day
that his resignation here had been accepted
by the Presbytery. The congregation joined
him in the petition that his resignation be
accepted and DR.. French is now free. Fail
ing health caused his resignation. He has
moderator of the General Assembly in 1884
For twenty years he was pastor of the
First u. P. Church, of Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Linden CelluIose FACTORY.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, Sept GA
special train arrived in Linden to-day over
the Clover Leaf and party of capitalists
alighted to complete the deal for a large
celluose factory The citizens of Linden are
to donate fifty-eight acres near the town
and the company will expend about $780, 900
on the plant. The factory will give steady
employment to about one hundred men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
DIR. J. NJ. Dinner i'm Trouble.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Sept. 2S.-In Allen
County Superior Court to-day suit was
brought against DR.. James NJ. Dinner,
member of the State Medical Examining
Board, by DR.. Wilson, also of this city, for
5000 damages. A few days ago Wilson was
arrested for practicing without a license.
In the justice court he produced the license
and was acquitted. t. II. RayeI filed the
aff1davit on which Wilson was arrested.
Wilson will also prosecute Rayel for per-
jury. He claims Rayel is a ''spotter.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Suicide of a Seaman.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.--The steam
ship Monana, from Sydney via Honolulu.
arrived this morning. Woolf, seaman on
in the brig on a serious charge committed
suicide on the oath of August by hanging
himself with his hammock lashing. The
body was found at an early hour in the
morning. when the corporal went in to in
Spect his cell.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, Sept. 23.-The sixty
fourth year of Franklin College opened this
morning and the enrolment shows a large
increase. More new students matriculated
than for several years. Rev. j. A. Knowl-
ton, of Washington Ind, delivered the
opening address in the chapel this morn
ing. An athletic association has been or
ganized and new park will be inclosed on
the campus, with amphitheater, bicycle
race track, football and baseball grounds
The enrolment will probably exceed three
hundred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Tobacco Damaged by Frost.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 23.-Reliable
advices from the tobacco counties in this
State show that the crop has been seriously
damaged by frost In Robertson county
and adjoining counties the crop is badly
damaged Advices from southern Ken
lucky counties, also, are reporting eX-
tensive damage, greater, even than in Ten
nessee counties. Conservative estimates
place the crop at about one-half an average
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Munitions of war Captured.

HAVANA, Sept. pa column of Spanish
troops, commanded by Colonel Munoz,
while accommodating the north coast of
Havana province between Boca Cobre and
Boca Ciega, east of Bacuranao, captured
sixty boxes of ammunition and twelve lots
of rifles, said to have belonged to filibus-
terng expedition which had recently land
ed in the vicinity The troops are con-
tinuing the search and hope to capture
more arms and ammunition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Suicide of a Recent Bride.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Sept. pa sensation was
created here this evening by Mrs Andrew
Hess committing suicide by taking arsenic
In her dying statement taken by her at
tending physician she said a girl had told
her husband that she was untrue to him
and fearing her husband would leave her
she TOOK her life Mrs. Hess and her hus-
band were just recently married.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

Hamilton & Dayton Railway for $4,000
damages for the killing of her husband
Postmaster Morris was killed while mount
ing a c., H. d d. train for indianapolis
July rs. lie had a round trip ticket. The
complaint alleges negligence in that the
train did not properly stop, but gave a jerk
and started out again, thus throwing Mr..
Morris under the wheels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

BUFFALO, n. Y, Sept. 23.-The sale of
Buffalo's gas-light interests to a New York
syndicate has been concluded. The pur-
chase price is 50 100000 cash. the companies
to be turned over free of debt, floating or
bonded. 1t is stated that the new purchasers
of the three companies will Immediately re-
organize them into single company, with
capital stock of 1000 600 and a bonded in
S14 O00 O00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO Sept. 23.-Late this
afternoon the Supreme Court granted the
writ of mandate applied for by Thomas
Morton, Of the ousted Board of Supervisors
to compel Auditor Broderick TO recognize
the validity of the tax levy submitted to
him, and issued an order requiring Auditor
Broderick to appear on Monday, Sept. a.
to show cause why he should not be COM
PEELED to accept said levy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
CoIored PEOPLES Fair.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Sept. 23.-The fair
given by colored people attracted a crowd
of several thousand to the fair grounds to-
day. The 2:20 pace was won by Belle Orr,
with Charles D. second. Best time, 216A. A
feature of the programme was the cake
walk by four couples 1t created great
amusement. The fight between a coon
and dog was stopped by the police. White
people composed at least half of the at
tendance this afternoon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Courthouse and Jail Appraised.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR. Ind, Sept. 23.-Justus C.
Adams w. T. Stilwell and A. H. Koerner,
who lave been at Brownstown appraisng
the courthouse and Jail. completed their
work last night and came here this morn
ing. They employed J. F. Alexander, OF
Lafayette, an architect to assist in the
work. The valuation of the courthouse was
placed at sos 700. and the jail at $4,000. The
courthouse minus improvements cost the
at about $4,000. Should Seymour be sue
cessfu in carrying 60 per cent. of the vote
for the removal OF the county seat the cost
of the new courthouse could not be less
than 0S75 and not exceed S113,400 and the
jail not less than $751; $50 and not more than
$50 900. The work of the appraisers seems to
be satisfactory to both sides.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Consolidation Effected.

PITTSBURG, Pa. Sept. 23.-The window
glass manufacturers concluded their con-
ference tonight after having completed the
details of the consolidation of the window
glass factories of the country as announced
last night. A call win be issued for a meet
ing at an early date. when officers of the
new combine will be elected and the or
ganiZation fairly started to work 1t was
decided to-day that extra inducements will
be given the Pacific coast trade in order to
offset foreign competition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Murdered for His Money.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART, Ind, Sept. pa telegram
was received here this evening informing
the family of James Skahen, well-known
resident, that he had been murdered this
evening by tramps between Laporte and
South Bend for his money. Skahen had been
in the employ of the Lake Shore & Michi-
gan Southern for many years He was
found by the Lake Shore tracks at Rolling
Prairie with a hole in his head. A news
paper in his pocket had the address of Mike
Skahen, 1O5 Division street, this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

count of the success of the Canton in win
ming the 1890 first prize i'll Glass A, in the
drill contest. The city band and thousands
of people escorted the visitors through the
town. while a display of fireworks illumi-
mated the sky. There was a reception and
banquet in the lodgeroom by the Daugh-
tiers of Rebekah, and Mayor Cromer made
an address
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
hAGERSTOM N, ind, Sept. 3-Thirty-
one years ago Obadiah Cordell, who is yet
a resident of this place, lost a pocketbook
containing $65. A few days ago Mr.. Cordell
was approached by oliver Dennis promi
nent citizen residing in the northern part
of this county, who informed him that the
man who found the pocketbook desired to
return it and had given him the amount
to deliver to the rightful owner. Mr.. Dennis
stated that the man who found the money
was at that time a young man in needy
circumstances and his scruples were over
come by his necessity. He found the own
er's name in the pocketbook and intended
some time to return the money. He be-
came well-to-do, even wealthy, for a farm
er, but kept putting off the performance
of his duty until he grew to be an old
man. Mr.. Dennis stated that he had prom
.sed never to divulge the name of the find
er, but added that he was a prominent
and respected citizen of the county, and
that the members of his own family were
unacquainted with the facts. Mr.. Dennis
stated that the finder of the money had
confessed that his conscience never ceases
to torture him and that since he returned
the money he had enjoyed peace of mind.
1t has not been possible to ascertain the
name of the finder of the money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2S.-The cruiser
Olympia is credited with having in her
of England. 1t is stated that ne has just
come into the possession of $4,000 year.
The young sailor has been on the cruiser
Charleston and was transferred TO the
Olympia before she started for the Orient.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
. Prize Fighters Indicted

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON Ind, Sept 23.-The grand
jury tonight returned indictments against
kid" Hennessey, of Chicago and George
Robinson, of Toledo, principals, and their
hackers in the prize fight at Alexandria
three weeks ago. Robinson has been ar
rested
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Common Sense Engine Works Sold.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Sept 23.-Fletcher W.
Heath, banker of Hamilton, O., together
with Fred w. Heath, j. c. Johnson and
A. w. Brady, of Muncie have purchased
the Common Sense engine works from Re-
ceiver c. NJ. Kimbrough, and will start
the plant partially next Monday, giving
employment to one hundred hands. G. c.
Janney, the former owner, will represent
the company on the road. The product is
corn huskers and planters. The plant has
been idle for over a year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
,hnrgea with Rohbing Pontomce.

TOLEDO, O.. Sept. 23.-Frank Vogel and
George Ford the former clerk, the latter
a school teacher, have been arrested and
are now held in 81 600 bail to answer to the
United States grand jury to the charge of
roDbing postofice and making fraudulent
use of money orders. II is alleged they
stole a book of these, and. filling them In
with various sums, have defrauded people
in Indiana and Michigan out OF some 5000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept 23-At the residence
of William NJ Evarts ii was said this morn
ing that the ex-senator's condition was
about the same as for some time past and
to his bed most of the time, but is able to
sit up for a short time every DAY. The
chances of his ultimate recovery 10 health
are very favorable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Reception for Muncie Canton.

Special 70 the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE Ind, Sept. 23.-Canton Muncie.
No. 4. twenty-five men strong. arrived
home tonight from the Sovereign Grand
Lodge meeting at Springfield. ILL.,, and Cap
tain j. k Ritter and his men were given
a grand reception BIZ the citizens on ac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

to-day on authority from Attorney General
McKenna in the United States Court
against the South Omaha Live Stock Ex-
change and its two hundred members,
which decision under the recent ruling re-
garding the Kansas City Exchange will act
as a perpetual injunction against doing
business on the South Omaha Exchange.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Suicide of Clarence Parker.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOSANTVILLE, Ind, Sept. 23.-C1arence
Parker, aged twenty. living two miles west
of this place. committed suicide at O'Clock
this evening by shooting himself with d
revolver The cause is unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.--Andrew w. Jor-
dan, a well-known photographer of this
city, committed suicide in his room to-
night by shooting himself through the head.
Jordan sold his business some time ago and
lately had been respondent and moody.
Jordan was f1fty-three years old, and was
a member of several national organizations
of arts and artists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. pa Flor
idan from Cuba reports that the recent
filibustering expedition for the island was
captured and that nineteen on the vessel
were slain by Spaniards. He adds that Ha
vana is now suffering beef famine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Sept. 23-The great Mac
Beth lamp chimney factory, of this city
resumed operations last night and within
four days will be operating in all Depart
ments, with five hundred hands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Attempt 10 Hold In a Tratp

GUTHRIE, y. T.. Sept. 23.-An attempt
TO hold up tie south-bound Santa Fe pas
senger train near Edmond al o'clock to-
night was frustrated by a deputy marshal
Tue outlaws are being chased BY posse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Justice Russell.
of the Supreme Court, has appointed John
pany. publishers, on application of Robert
II. Merriam and Arthur j. Saelfeld di-
rectors for a voluntary dissolution of the
corporation The Liabilities are about $780,
0f0 a nd the assets $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

PHILADELPHIA Record.

Philadelphia Record.
Whoever originated the disgraceful false
hood about injury done TO the United States
battle ship Indiana in her recent docking
at Halifax was peculiarly anxious to repay
a notable act of British courtesy with an
ignoble act of American insult
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Cincinnati Thief Caught.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, Sept. pa tramp ar
rested here to-day proved to be a valuable
catch. He turned out to be William Krauss
who is wanted in Cincinnati on a charge
of grand larceny. He consents to go back
to Ohio without requisition papers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24

Brown. of Boston. Mrs. William Garrett, of
Rochester: Mrs. Robert H. Davis, of New
York; George j.. Adams. of Chicago; George
w. Stone OF Boston, and Francis &. Lowell,
of Boston
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-24
Gunboat Ordered to honolulu.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Orders were
sent from the Navy Department to-day to
San Francisco to have the gunboat Wheel
ing sent to Honolulu as soon as she can be
prepared for the voyage. The Wheeling
has been put in commission recently, and
was about to start in short time for Sitka,
taking stores and relief men for the gun
beat Concord, now on duty in Alaska She
is small but well-equipped boat, some
what smaller than the Bennington, now at
Honolulu, but together the two boats will
make good force. The Philadelphia will
remain at Honolulu until the Wheeling ar
riYes Whether the Yorktown will then be
detained is not certain, but it is likely that
she will not stop at Honolulu on her way
home from China longer than is necessary
To secure coal and stores. The Philadel-
phfa, upon reaching Mare island, will place
most of her men on the Baltimore, which
has just been extensively repaired, and the
latter will go to Hawaii as Admiral Miller S
flagship. The admiral will remain at Homo
lulu while the exchange is being made.