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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
DOG RusHEs THE GRowLER.
Scheme for EvadinG the Law in Pro-
hibitiOn Kansas.
Kansas City Journal.


Since the war on the Joints of Kansas
City, Kan, has been opened by DIR. St
John. and the Christian Endeavor people
have taken an active part in seeing who
was visiting the joints, many citizens who
like a glass of beer have quit going to the
places for it and have adopted many novel
and ingenious methods of getting their sup
ply without laying themselves liable to be-
keepers of the places. The most ingenious
scheme so far discovered is that of Charles
Ferguson. who lives on Walker avenue,
just east of Fifth street. He works in the
home evenings he thinks a glass or two of
beer is about the proper sort of cheer to
comfort his soul and sustain his tired body.
But he does not intend to ever be a wit
ness in court. He has taught his bird dog.
Frank. TO take a bucket in which he places
a nickel or dime and go TO the nearest
joint, where the bartender fills the bucket
with the amber liquid. which is carried
back safely 70 the house by the dog.
The spectacle of a dog rushing the growl-
er has caused many people along the
street TO gather each evening and watch
the performance. The dog is a marked
pointer. we'll trained for hunting. His tail
has been cut down very stumpy. He takes
the bucket bale in his mouth and trots de-
murely over to the famous Joint at Fifth
street and Walker avenue. run by Rheinard
Falk. If the screen is closed he will scratch
on ii and bark until someone lets him in
Then he carries the bucket TO the bar, sets
it down. waits until il is filed and then he
picks it up again ana trots back home
OF all the inventive genius that has been
called into play in Kansas since prohibit
ton made drinking one of the forbidden
pastimes. the dog route Is probably the
most striking. With ii Mr.. Furgeson can
sit meath the shade of his own vine and fig
tree and quaff the malt elixir and feel quite
free of any danger of being called into
court TO tell from whom and where he
bought 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
Parrot Hatches Chickens.
Kansas City Journal.


j. d. Austin a merchant at 1920 Walnut
street has a large Brazilian parrot that
is the proud possessor oftfive little BAN
tam chickens which the big bird watches
over and cares for as if they were her own
brood. Some time ago the parrot, although
minated laycd two eggs. These were
taken from her and half dozen small
chicken eggs were placed in the nest. Polly
came forth yesterday with her little chick
ems peepng and scratching about her and
many people stopped to view the strange
sight 1t is a very unusual thing for the
parrot to breed away from its native land
even under the most favorable circum-
stances, and ii is more remarkable that the
parrot should adopt the chickens as her
own offspring.
Polly is a large and beautiful bird, meas
using from the bill to the tip OF her tail
nearly four feet. and her plumage IS OF
beautiful blue and bright red. She Is al
lowed every liberty and often visits the
neighbOring stores ami amuseS those who
talk to her Several months ago Polly be-
came attached to a little pug pup that
was owned by Mr.. Austin. and often the
little dog was found nesting under her big
wing.
The parrot is very jealous of her little
chickens. and watches them industrousy.
If anyone approaches the young ones too
closely she will scream keep out. and
ruffie up her feathers as If she would fight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
General Notes.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, $215 $50, S74;
gold reserve, $144, 17S,134.
The United States consulate at Odessa,
Russia, has reported to the State Depart
ment that the wheat crop this year in Rus
STA is a poor one, the yield in many places
being not more than four bushels to the
acre.
The Treasury Department has decided
that boiling cloths for milling purposes,
which under the new tariff law are not du-
table, must be stamped boiling cloth, eX-
pressly for milling purposes" The purpose
of the department is to prevent such cloth
from being used for dress goods.
over seventy-five applicants have present
ed themselves so far for the examination
for the office of supervising architect in
the Treasury Department and the contest is
attracting widespread interest. The prac.
tical examination is now in progress anc
will end Sept 10.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a message by
carrier pigeon was received from Admiral
Sicard on the flagship New York of the
North Atlantic squadron. at the Norfolk
navy yard, at o'clock this morning. A
copy was Immediately transmitted to Act
Ing Secretary Roosevelt. The message fol-
lows
Sept 8. $50 a. IMPOSITION 80 degrees
east northeast Cape Charles lightship, dis
tant sixty-five miles. The squadron, con-
sisting of the New York, Brooklyn, Iowa,
Massachusetts, Indiana, Texas and Maine,
is approaching the southern drill ground
and will probably anchor about O'Clock.
Will dispatch anchorage later Puritan is
in sight
At the Navy Department this is said to
be the first instance in our naval history
of the successful use of carrier pigeons as
a means of communication between naval
vessels a6oat and the shore stations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04

DIES MONIES, Sept. 3.-The Democratic
state central committee secured to-day
temporary injunction restraining the secre-
tary of state from putting the ticket of the
boiling Populists on the official ballot. The
boiling Populists' ticket was filed with the
secretary ten minutes before. Charles
Walsh, secretary of the Democratic com
mittee was already in the office of the
secretary of state to file the Populist and
Democratic tickets. when A. w. Weeks,
secretary of the middle-of-t he-roaders.
tered with Deputy Secretary Smith. Weeks
had given the papers for the middle-of-the-
readers to Smith prior TO leaving the office
and placed the file mark on them. The
outcome was the injunction to restrain the
secretary of state from placing the middle
of-the-rOad ticket on the official ballot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.--Judge Pettis. OF
Pennsylvania attorney for Mr.. " H. Nc
Cord in his claim against Peru. to-day for
warded the following letter TO Secretary
Sherman, which the judge has received from
Mr.. McCord, dated Arequipa, Peru, July n:
san Roman has published a long statement
setting forth that he supposed | was in
collision with the invading forces (June.
1850 and put me in prison to save me from
thu moo There was no mob, and If there
had .een / was safer than he from 1t: and
besides. # his object was to protect me,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
Wnmen sunrngists.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 3.-The Sec
ond session of the Indiana and Illinois
Women's Suffrage Association was held at
the Tennessee centennial exposition to-day.
There was u large attendance. visitors
from various States being present. Adj
dresses were made by Mrs Cougar, of In
diana and Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Evans, OF
Tennessee. Resolutions thanking the wo-
mems board of the exposition for courtesieS
shown. and expressing the pleasure af-
forded by the visit to the exposition We're
adopted This afternoon the members of
the association were given a reception by
Mrs Van Leer Kirkman, president of the
MOmen's board
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
FRANCE WANTS RECIPROCITY.
ambassador PatenOtre Discusses the
Matter with Secretary sherman.

EmbaSS1dOr PatenOtre Discusses the
Matter with Secretary Sherman.
WASHINGTON, Sept 3-The French en-
bassador, NJ. Patenotre called on Secretary
Sherman to-day relative to the proposed
reciprocity treaty between the United
States and France The subject dis
cussed in a general way, but owing to the
Importance of the questions involved it is
not expected that final results will be
reached until the return of the President
who takes a personal interest in these rec
iprocity negotiations. Under the new law
it appears that two forms of reciprocity are
provideds both of which France is DESTROYS
of securing The first form contemplates
commercial agreements in which recip-
rocal concessions may be secured" This
leaves it to the judgment of the President
to reduce the duties on certain specified
articles. The President is empowered to
grant these reductions, without the formal
tiles of a treaty, which ordinarily must
be submitted to and ratified by the Senate
The matter of securing concessions, which
shall be reciprocal and equivalent, is left
entirely to the judgment of the President
When the agreement is made the reduc-
tionS of duty go into operation by pres
idential proclamation. AS France is a
heavy exporter of articles specified. this
form of reciprocity agreement is of special
concern to that country. Aside from the
agreement left wholly to the Judgment of
the President the law also provides for
reciprocity treaties covering the whole
range of articles included in the tariff 1t
authorizes a reduction Of 20 per cent of
the duties on such articles may be
agreed upon or to transfer of dutiabe
goods to the free list for a period not eX-
ceeding five years. These treaties how
ever. must be ratified by the Senate land
approved by Congress before they go into
effect. 1t is probable that France will open
negotiations for this latter form of reci-
procity although it offers immediate
benefits owing to the delays incident to
securing ratification by the Senate and ap-
proval by Congress. The latter feature is
unusual and presents the only case in
which q treaty must go before the House
of REPRESENTATIVE as well as the Senate
Under these circumstances the negotiations
with France are likely to be confined for
the present to the reciprocit-- arrange
ment" as this may be concluded at once
and put into immediate effect by the Pres
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
Concession TO WIfeeImen.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The Treasury
Department has issued Geographic instruc-
tons to the collector of customs at De-
troit, directing him to admit free of duty
bicycles intended for temporary use in the
United States The collector has been keep
ing out OF Detroit many wheels owned by
people engaged in business in the city, but
living just across the river. The order is
to relieve residents from this inconvenience.
1t is thought that a circular of instruc-
lions in the same line will soon be issued
to all collectors along the border.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04

was it necessary to deprive me of food.
water and furniture while in Jail, and to
make me pay for my protection? OF course.
could easily refute all such stuff if
chose to go into print. but after mature de-
liberation / have resolved not TO answer
anything The Arequipa papers have not
even copied any of the articles, because
here the facts are well known and every
body knows that what San Roman has pup
lished is all false and written 20 defend
himself in a criminal suit which the gov
eminent is carrying on against him now.
San Roman mentioned in the letter, is the
man because of whose ill treatment Mr.. Nc
Cord brought his claim.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04

used caustic soda or potash in the mann-
facture of sausages and he never knew him
to use arsenic in the factory. The witness
described the processes used in the business
from the time the raw meat is received un-
til the manufacture OF sausage is complete.
He said that during the time he was an
employee in the factory the watts in the base
ment were not used for any purpose. Voei-
ker told the jury that on one occasion ne
saw Lnetgert use violence toward his WIFE,.
She and another woman came into the Of
flee in the factory one afternoon and Luet-
CERT appeared to be in a rage. The witness
was not in the office, but he saw Luetgerr
push his wife and her companion out of the
door of the Office. Mrs. Luetgert and the
lady with her hurried away much excited
and he heard Mrs. Luetgert say: He has Il
revolver and will kill us The witness SAID
he did not see the revolver.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
a Defense.
washington Post

WdHIIIIIS IUU 7 USIs
Those Virginia people are making too
much fuss over that versatile parson who
tried to put little ginger into a dun picnic
by kissing all the pretty girls. There is
justification for any man who can make a
picnic wholesome and pleasing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
Old Postmaster Holds the ONCE.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, Sept. 3-Some time
ago. Captain S. J. Elliott. of Warren, was
named by Congressman Steele to succeed
the Democratic postmaster at Hamilton
His recommendation was approved and his
appointment made and yesterday Captain
Elliott called at the postoffice and de-
manded possession. Hamilton refused to
give up and the captain at once notified
structions. Just before Cleveland retired
Warren was raised from fourth class to
a third-class Office and the postmaster who
a commission for four more years Con-
gresham Steele paid no attention to Cleve-
lands appointment and appointed Elliott
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
Move Against BOILING PopuIists.

again if called upon to vote to-day. He
made no reference to his nomination by the
Denver convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
THEN AND NOW

The Change Experienced by an Indian
apofis Lady.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ct have suf-
fered with malaria and rheumatism for
more than two years. / tried numerous
doctors and various medicines but with
out benefit, until began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. l have taken three bottles
of this medicine and now l am feeling
well and strong, whereas before l was
weak" MRS. J. NJ. DECK, 104 Walcott st.
Hoods Pills fa nS Pl Prepared nssi'S IS e sas
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-30
Money In New York Banks.

New York. Jan. 25.-The Financier
says: There is no cessation OF move
ment of money into the New York
banks, the reserve increase for last
week having been $4,s95, ,295, which
brings the total excess reserve to &57,-
O67, 800. the highest reported in over
two years. The decrease In loans
shows the small demand for funds at
prevailing bank rates Of 2 per cent,
but on the other hand, there is reason
to believe there has been some closing
OF sterling exchange operations, which
have 40 largely increased the loan item
Of the New York banks, and thus an
apparent decrease In loans might be
shown in the face of domestic borrow
Ing. In other words, the latter is not
on rs large q scale as the exchange re-
alizing. While the banks are holding
to their 2 per cent. loans agreement, II
ID rumored some Of them have already
or will soon, reduce the rate on current
balances to ~ per cent.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-30
FILING OF PETITION.

To Yoroioss on the Uaion Pacific Railway
Omaha, Neb., Jan. 23.-In the United
States circuit court this afternoon 4
petition was filed for the foreclosure
Of the Union Pacific railroad. The &C.
ton 10 brought through Attorney Gen
eral Harmon, by direction of President
Cleveland, and it iS to foreclose the
governments lien on the property and
also the first mortgage loan. 1t il
asked that the master in chancery or
Others give description of the proper
ty Of the road liable to be sold that
the value Of the sinking fund be de-
termined and provision made for turn
Ing In the money and applying it to
the governments debt. II, within a
reasonable time, set by the court, the
government is not paid, it is asked
that the property will be foreclosed.
1t is als0 provided that the time of the
present receivers be extended or new
ones appointed.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-30
vlsws or nvsss.. sAos.
Ne ssys uaass fas.as vim Nss ENy ~.
segaAtUeeA

Ne seys uaass fassAs VIM stss ~ ~.
seuAAtossA
New York, Jan. 23.--erarccly second
In public importance to the fact that
the government will shortly forecloer
on the lien on the Union Pacific ayat&m
u the prospect OF the reorganization
Of the company.
Some Of the leading capitalists and
institutions here are opposed to the
present scheme and hope to zee 4 mosil-
fed plan. 1t was suggested to-day that
an effort might possibly be made, per-
haps BY Congress, to prevent the fore
closure sale ordered by the president.
but how such objection could be made
was not explained.
The views Of the older interests In
the Union Pacific system, which in
clude several capitalists and trust com.
panies, on the situation, were stated
to-day by Russell Sage, who has fol-
lowed the Union Pacific from its incep-
ton.
Unless the government IL again in
terested In the Union Pacific, which
may be, predict that the road will. In
the end, never pay any return to those
who advance the money to pay the
government lien. This IL decided
statement. The competition win ruin
the road, unless Congress can stand
by to aid.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-30
A Use Of Diplomacy.

Chicago. Jan. pa Washington cor
respondent writes: The only objec-
tion raised by the Venezuelan govern
ment to the treaty between the United
States and Great Britain for the settle
ment of the Guiana boundary was
that 1t would have no representative
upon the proposed arbitration tribunal,
while England, the other party to the
controversy, would be represented
equally with the United States. This
touched the national pride, and appar-
emily placed that young republic under
a protectorate from the United States.
Therefore, President Crespo declined
to accept the treaty unless venezueia
was represented by at least one mem
tected and insisted upon dealing en-
tirely with the United States. But by
little diplomacy Venezuela was per-
suaded to name Chief Justice Fuller
as Its representative, provided Great
Britain would withdraw its opposition
to her representation on the tribunal,
Justice Fuller will accept, standing
as the representative of Venezuela,
and not Of the United States"
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-30
Prohlbltlon,.t. oppo.. r..lo..

Detroit, Mich. Jan. 22.-After a
lengthy discussion the state Prohibi-
tion convention this afternoon de-
clared itself as opposed to any nego-
tiat3o1e towards fusion with the Ma
donalist ProhibitiOnists, who seeded
last summer at Pittsburg. The resolu.
tion against fusion was framed by
Professor Samuel Dickie of Albion.
chairman Of the National committee.
and by the Rev. John Russell, who ia
known as the father of the Prohibition
party. They defended this resolution
In vigorous terms. There was a senti-
ment In the convention in favor of CON
ciliatory measures, but 1t was scarcely
apparent when the vote was taken on
adoption Of the platform. The plat.
form reiterates the Pittsburg platform
and asserts that features OF the
straight party's platform need not de-
bar the Nationalists from returning to
their former allegiance In conclusion
1t points out the difficulties and dan
ger Of fusion.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-30
Psas-a One Hundred p~n.,o, n,,,.

Washington. Jan. 22.-The Senate
confined Itself strictly to business to-
day, passing large number of bills
including those for a statue of presi-
dent Lincoln at Gettysburg. Pa, an
propriating &a30,5l1 to pay one OF the
old claims of the late John Roach for
use Of his ship yards. and reclassffy-
ing the railway postal service.
Over 100 pension bills were passed
during the day, thus clearing the cal
endar.
A resolution by Mr.. Morgan v.s
agreed to requesting the president for
all correspondence on the Nicarao,s
canal since 1887; also resolution nv
Mr.. Allen asking the attorney general
for information as to the reported pa.
cific railroad settlement between the
executive authorities and the reorpan-
ization committee Of the road.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-30
SENSATIONS in THE se,ATz.

Nscaraxpa Objects to the Caaai Bll-AFbi-
trss,o. Treaty Diseased.
Washington, d. c., Jan. zS.S4he
S6gd 9h2qsset ia tinete sgsesststfons gesttfn 1e
most important Of these was the pre-
sentation by Mr.. Sherman of 4 liter
from Minister Rodriguez, the Ipre-
sentative Of the Greater RepubH Of
Central America Including Nicar&ua)
In effect protesting against the efcu-
ton of the Nicaraguan canal p4ject
by the United States under the cdces-
sion granted In 1887 to the Nicara|uan
Canal Company. Az the bill foFthis
purpose was about to be voted Oh by
the Senate the presentation Of thdlet-
ter created coiss:se:. CONSERVATION e: among Its
friends. Mr.. Morgan, its chief bp-
porter, at once declared the letter has
inspired by Great Britain, who so}kht
to drive the United States from the
isthmus by using the Central AmerIas
at a cats paw. He asserted Miniker
Rodriguez had come here to exeAte
such q plan and that 1t was an oen
threat against American control Of he
canal. The debate was very earI|Bt
and the letter made profound imp}s-
sion on the senator's. Senator WIS
declared 1t struck a death blow to be
canal project proposed by the pendSg
bill.
Earlier in the day the Senate unk-
pectedly found itself discussing &e
new AngloAmerican treaty. vile
the treaty itself has been released, lii
discussion Of 1t Is restricted to exeka-
tive session. Notwithstanding tbs
rule, the expressions were free aAd
fuh from Messrs. Sherman, Gray, Oh
lom, Lodge, Hoar and Others. He
statements Of these senators were u}i-
formly favorable to the high princiie
Of the treaty, the only qualification d
ing that 1t should receive mature aid
dispaseiOnate consideration.
Shortly after the session BEGAN NJ.
Turpie caused preliminary furry IL
criticising the reported agreement x
tween Mr.. Olney and Mr.. Sherman, T.
which no action was to be taken a. q
Cuba before March 4.
Mr.. Sherman emphatically denl.d
that any such agreement had been
made and added that he had not had
word with Mr.. Olney In that dirsc-
ton.