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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
Mcdonald Does Not Deny.

NEW YORK, Feb 13-R. T. Mcdonald
of the Fort Wayne Electric Company, was
seen tonight regarding the report of the
man & Halske Company, of Chicago in the
interest of c. L. Yerkes. who is alleged TO
represent a German syndicate in the big
deal He said that it was matter that
ne did not care to discuss at present. but it
was a well-known fact that the property
had been appraised at Fort Wayne. and
that plans to enlarge the plant there had
long been meditated. He would not deny
that the preliminary steps towards CONSOLE
dation had been taken, but intimated that
the deal had not yet been contaminated
and for that reason he did not care to dis
cuSS IL at present
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Alabama and 7th sts-S. Null.
BeilefOntaine St. No 400-Claufe Fielas
Christian Ave, No 1s7-F. =. Dannettehe.
Clifford Ave, No. 22f-Pi.hp Miller
College Ave. and 7th St.--Sieo- G tisher.
Columbia Ave. and 7th St.-Geo g. Hucn-
Columbia and Hill Aves--R- c. Hampton
Delaware and McCarty-H. A Ptainih- 49,.
Dillon and Fletcher Ave.-Hugo II: LehrIlt'ef
East and McCarty Sts.-E. G. Relck
TT Wayne Ave, No. 190-Thos- X Inothoois
Hillside Ave. No. 19-H. w. Carter
Illinois and lst Sts.-S. Muhl.
Illinois and 18th Sts.-S. Muhi.
Illinois and Eth Sts.-J. NJ. Scott.
Illinois and 22d Sts.-Frank Keegsn
illinois and North Sts.-R- NJ Navtn 49,,
Indiana Ave. and Vermont St.-R- 4, biooau-
Indiana Ave. No. 20l-John ID. Gauld.
Madison Ave. No. 427-Jos. nj. Dwyer.
Mass and Cornell sves.-C. r Barrnm-
Mass Ave. No. 301--IL l.. Haag.
Mer. and Morris SITS -. IT. Broich.
Mer- and Ray Sts.-Iohn Z. Myers
Mer. ard Russell Ave-Geo. r. Borst.
Mich, No. 1853 East-Fan Arsdale BROS
New York and Noble Sts.--E- II. Enners-
New York, No. 37S West-F. +. Woicott-
Pine. No 2J1 South-A. l.. Walker
Senate Ave and 81 STA NJ. Eyster.
Senate Ave. No. 1883 North--E- l.. STEWART
Shelby St. No. 1s2-C. A. Eitel.
Talbot Ave. No. 350-M. Schwartz
Virginia Ave. and Coburn-C. G. Mueller.
Virginia Ave. and McCary-M. c. Staley:
wash ST. and State Ave.-N. :. DrigBs-
Wash ST.. No. 100 East-Barln Bros
West ST., No. SOC North-C. ". Eichrodt.
1andes and 9Th Sts.-DixOn.
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PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.

National Military Home. Indiana. Treasures
Once. Feb. 2. 1897.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until noon. Tuesday. March $. 1881. for furnish
Ing and delivery OF subsistence supplies at
Marion Branch National Home b. Y. ). guam
titles 10 be Increased 10 cent II required
ing the execution OF the contract.
Standards can be examined and printed instruc-
tions and specifications and blank proposals will
be supplied upon application 10 this Office.
Samples presented by bidders will DOT b. con-
sidered unless same called for I'm Specinca-
tons. The right n reserved to reject any or all
proposals. 10 waive any informalities therein
Envelopes containing proposals should be in
dCrSed. Proposals for supplies. y. III. d. V s.
and addressed 10 the undersigned
Bids aggregating over 500 must be accom-
panied BY a certified check. payable TO the I'M
dersigned treasurer for at least per cent. of
the amount thereof, which check will be forfeited
20 the National Home for D. Y. =. in case the
successful bidder refuses or fails 20 enter into
contract as required. otherwise. To be returned
20 the bidder. H. @. HEfCHERT. Treasurer.
Approved: JUSTIN ii. CHAPMAN, Governor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
Belt Road Ira fife.

In the week ending Feb. 13 there were
transferred over the Belt road 17124 cars,
against l6 739 in the week ending Feb. 6,
and against 4.5lS in the week ending Jan.
p, being the heaviest movement ever known
over the road i'm any one week in February
in the seventeen years il has been in oper-
alton. Belt road engines handled during
the week at the stock yards 1923 cars of
stock, and handled for private switches on
ire line ,9f ears
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
From Sundays Second EdItion.)


CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-Wiliam Sanford
Lawton, twenty-six years old, of the firm
of Iawton & F'oote, attorneys with offices
in the Home Life building. New York city
attempted TO commit suicide at o'clock
this evening by shooting himself in the
right temple. Mr.. Lawton sought a quiet
spot in Lincoln Park, near Clark and Wis
consn streets, for his attempt at self-de-
struction He was found soon after in an
unconscious condition and conveyed to the
Alexian Brothers Hospital, where he died
about midnight. Lawton had been in Chi
cago about week, and was stopping at
the City Hotel, No. 1901 State street. He
was on his way TO Stockton, Cal, TO visit
his mother and until this morning APP
peared to be in good spirits. He ate break
fast early yesterday morning, and then
+ sent a telegraph message to New York.
After that Lawton appeared nervous. and
walked about the hotel corridor without
speaking to any one except the telegraph
operator to whom he inquired several times
for an answer TO his message. After
luncheon Lawton went to his room but
soon left the hotel, and at supper time he
had not returned. Just before he left the
hotel he appeared TO be greatly depressed.
and remarked that he feared there would
be no answer to his message. In a short
time IaWton walked away. and the next
heard of him was that his body had been
found. He had in his possession a letter of
introduction from Henry Maber. of Wash
ington ID. c.. to ID. c.. Babney, No. 1920
Madison avenue, New York. No cause for
the suicide is known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
Mason "Himself Amin"

CENTRALIA. H., Feb. 13-Senator-elect
William h. Mason. accompanied by his
wife and son. passed through Centralia on
the Illinois Central tonight, bound for New
Orleans. From there they will go TO Flor
ida for ten days visit. unless persuaded
to change their plans and make trip into
Mexico. Mr.. Mason declared he never felt
better in his life. and that slight fainting
spell experienced this morning caused
by exhaustion, and that no bad effects had
followed. He sitting up at IL o'clock
engaged in animated conversation with
companions in the smoking room of the
sleeper and appeared in good health
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
WOuId-Re Rank SxyindJer

FRANKLIN. Ind, Feb l3.--An attempt
was made by Frank Smith to pass a forged
check for $50 at the FRANKLIN National Sank
to-day The check was drawn on Frank S.
Records. a prominent farmer. and was
made payable TO Frank Smith. Cashier
Miller being doubtful to the genuineness
OF the signature, questioned the young man.
who became alarmed and left the bank and
attempted to escape. He was captured
south of the city and placed in Jail. Moth
ing is known of him here
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but there are few heavy gradients and the
work of train crews on that division would
not be much harder than the 113 miles
or the St. Louis end of the road, which
has many grades and is crooked and some
what rough. This change would make
three divisions between Toledo and St
Louis and do away with several division
shops and reduce the expense of train serv-
ice materially. There are now ten
twelve passenger locomotive crews who
change at Peru instead of Andrews.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
DTIsD.


KING-Mrs. Eliza ]. King. at home OF her son
Smith King. Saturday. so a m, aged seventy
seven years Funeral services at residence 152
North Meridian street. Monday, FEB. ID, at i
O. m
DURLER-Kate T.. wife OF John W. Durler ant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Egelus, die
Feb. IL az 1850 .. m. at her home 100 North Noble
street Burial Tuesday. Feb 10 at D. M, from
streets.
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FRANKLIN Ind. Feb. 13.-Alfred Nc
Even, the young man who was charged
with stealing $50 from the safe OF Pruitt
Brothers, of Edinburg. was found not
guilty by the jury in the Curcuit Court this
afternoon. The trial has attracted wide at
tention in this vicinity owing to the prom
inence of the parties interested. McEwen
belongs to one of the most prominent and
wealthy families of Edinpurg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
An Old Couple Bound in Bed.

OBERLIN, o., Feb. 13.-Cornelius Pow
ers, aged eighty, and his wife, who is sew
enty years of age. were visited by robbers
at an early hour this morning. The thieves
bound the aged couple TO their beds.
slapped and pinched them and threatened
TO Kill them unless they told where their
money was concealed. The robbers finally
secured $40 and made their escape. 1t was
not until late this morning that Mrs. Pow
ers was able to release herself and set her
husband free. On account of their age and
feebleness it is feared the rough treatment
they received will result seriously
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
A Long Look Ahead.

Philadelphia Record.
New York cafe. which has three hun
dred patrons. is run novel plan. There
is no cashier. but each customer makes
daily memorandum of the amount of his
Indebtedness and pays the proprietor at
the end of the week. anu the cafe has never
yet been cheated. The merchandising of
the future may never attain to this state
of perfect confidence. but who shall say?
Advertising has wrought many other revo-
lutions scarcely less surprising in the meth
DDS of trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
Burglars Held in $1,000 Bond.

RUSHVILLE, Ind Feb. IL. = Revere,
Smith, Roberts and White, the Indianapolis
burglars charged with the robbery Of New
SOM store at Carthage. had their pre-
liminary hearing this morning. But three
witnesses were introduced by the State
hearing and waived further examination.
The quartet was then bound over to the
Circuit Court in the sum of 81 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
willing to BE Generous.

Chicago Post.
The brunette felt that somehow the pro-
prieties had been violated.
DO you think ii was exactly good form, -
she asked, Ito kiss your brother before
me-"
The blonde looked surprised.
IF you wanted TO kiss him first" she
Sa,u, w o ar, 6;egarenSso ond
know Jack never would have objected"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
Price of Glass to BE Advanced.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind. Feb ia meet
Ing between the joint executive committee
of the window glass manufacturers and the
jobbers of the West was held at Pittsburg
to-day 1t is a continuation of the manu-
Chicago last Wednesday. 1t IS reported
that on March ! the price of glass will
take a general raise of 2l2 per cent. affect
ing. only the Western and the Pittsburg
iObberS.
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Rug. BreedinE in Her Ear.

LAPORTE. Ind. Feb. 13.-Mrs. william
bug lodged in her ear. Her suffering was
intense but physicians could not dislodge
the insect council of physicians to-day
discovered n large quantity of larvae in her
head the interior of which is alive with in
sects Mrs. Swan became deranged from
pain but will soon be relieved by death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
indianapolis.

The Senate passed three of the Indian
apolis charter amendments.
Mrs. Charles Rodman. daughter-in-law
and little son were injured in a runaway
on North Meridian street.
Ice King Sterling r. Holt throws down
the gauntlet TO all ice men in the matter
of low prices this summer.
Judge Baker disrnisses the Church COM
plant against the Citizens Street-railway
Company without prejudice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
MassillOn strike Ended.

tives of the 1900 coal minors in this dis
trict met here to-day and decided to ac-
cept the rate of 81 cents ton for mining.
This action ends the strike, which began
on Jan. l. The miners are not pleased with
the action, but are willing to accept the
rate because many of them have been re-
duced TO destitution by the strike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
South DakOfn's Tangle.

PIERRE, s. D., Feb. 13.-The senatorial
situation remains about the same. The
only change is that the Silver party
throughout the State is becoming
thoroughly aroused over the situation. and
the pressure upon the members to arrive at
some solution is apt to cause a break be-
fore long. The vote in joint session to-day
resulted: Pickler. Az Kyle 81 Goody-
kountz. 81; Hinckley, 8; Plowman, 8; scat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
4 Cabinet Possibility.

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. 13-knights of
Pythias Hall was crowded tonight with an
audience of several hundred people. who
had gathered 10 hear Maj. j. F. Hanson. of
Macon, president of the recently formed
League of Republican Clubs i'm Georgia.
set forth the doctrines of the new Repub-
hcan propaganda in Georgia. Major Han
son arrived from Macon this evening. ac-
companied by Vice President Wilkinson. of
LowndeS county. and was met by Presi-
dent Martin. of the Atlanta Mckinley Club,
and q committee. They were escorted to
the hall by leading Republicans. white and
colored, besides many well-known men
formerly Democrats. Chairman Martin in
tr0duced Major Hanson. who was greeted
with applause. The views set forth by
Major Hanson were formally adopted as
the platform of the league.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15

Have been conveniently located at the following
drug stores In the various sections OF
the city. from which -
ACCOMPLISHMENTS WILL BE TELkPHONED
Direct 10 this Office at regular rates
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but were unable to arrive al any conclusion
as TO the cause of the suicide. letter
addressed to the wife of the dead man was
found in the room and il was delivered to
her. Two years ago Robert T. Huston, a
brother of the dead man. ended his life in
the Grand Pacific Hotel in a similar man
ner. Huston was secretary of the Lemont
Building and Loan Association. a director
OF the LemCnt State Bank. secretary OF the
Lemont Electric Light and Power Com
pany. a justice of the peace. and president
of the Lemont Mckinley Club.
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Ira file Notes.

The Lake Erie & Western handled at In
dianapolis last week Ill loaded cars, thirty
one more than in the week ending Feb 6.
In the week ending Feb. IL there We're
handled at indianapolis 6,2I empty cars
thirty-one more than in the preceding week.
The Monon handled at Indianapolis last
week 41l cars, 314 beng loaded, an increase
over the preceding week of twelve loaded
cars.
The Big Four lines proper handled at this
city 1906 cars, 9.74S being loaded an in
crease over the preceding week of 209 load
ed cars.
The four Pennsylvania lines handled at
this city last week 5.169 cars, 1854 being
loaded, an increase over the preceding week
of 2ll loaded cars.
The Peoria & Eastern. on both divisions
handled at Indianapolis last week 3409 cars,
2,29O being loaded, an increase over the pre-
cedtng week OF twenty-five cars.
The Indiana, Decatur d Western is still
doing good business, handling at Indian
apolls last week 631 loaded cars, an increase
or three cars over the preceding week.
The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton ham
died at this city last week S9S cars, 72l being
loaded, a decrease of forty-nine loaded cars
as compared with the week ending Feb. g.
which is wholly due TO the road being short
of cars.
The Vandala last week handled at In
dianapolis 2,13S cars. 2.095 being loaded an
increase over the preceding week of 1872
loaded cars, the road bringing in 1858 and
forwarding 737 cars OF the in bound bust
ness 140 cars were loaded with live stock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
Fitx Satisfied with siIer's Rules.

CHICAGO. Feb. 13.-George Sier. who is
to referee the Nevada fight. will leave Cor
Carson City tomorrow. In article
which will be printed in the Tribune to-
morrow Siler gives the following account
of conversation between Fitzsimmons and
himself when the tighter passed through
Chicago two days ago on mis- way to Carson
City: Il heard" said FitZsimmons, that
Corbett wants you to prepare your instruc-
lions for two weeks in advance of the
fight, so as to make us familiar with your
Interpretation of tie rules"
THAT IS SO" 1 answered.
We'll, how does he want TO fight--break
clean. or hit with one hand disengaged?''
He thinks that you ought to hit when
you can"
THAT is. on breakaways?"
Yes; on breakaways-just so one hand is
free
Anything else?' asked Fitz.
He thinks that you ought TO fight your
selves loose.
Yes. Anything else?"
No: further than that Queensberry rules
govern the battle.
That seems fair enough. don't it.
George" l nodded assent. Well con-
cluded Fitz: with draw. anything fair
for one is fair for the other. i am agree
able to anything along these lines"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15

SCOTS Emulsion of Cod.
liver Oil with Hypophos-
PhiteS brings back the ruddy
glow of life to pale cheeks,
the lips become red, the ears
lose their transparency, the
step is quick and elastic, work
is no longer a burden, exer-
else is not followed by ex-
haustion; and it does this be-
cause it furnishes the body
with a needed food and
changes diseased action to
healthy. With a better cir
culation and improved nu-
triton, the rest follow.
For sale at 50 cents and $i.oo by all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
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Did Not Seek the Position.

Eastern papers confirm the statement
that Frederick /. Pomeroy, general manag-
er of the Nickle-plate fast freight line, is to
be appointed general manager of the VAN
derbilt fast freight lines-the Red, White
and Midland. He will take charge March l.
Seldom has position been more sought for
in the railroad line than was this. AT least
eight men gave their friends to understand
they were sure of securing the coveted
prize but the roads controlling the appoint
ment could not unite upon the choice of any
one of them. Much gossip has been the
outcome of this. 1t was said at one time
that the selection had finally been left en-
tirely to the Lake Shore, with the under
standing that the man decided upon should
be satisfactory to the other roads; Later
Guilford. of the New York Central had
told of the prominent applicants who
thought he had IA sure thing that it had
been decided not to go outside of the fam
iIy'' in filling the vacancy This upset
everybodys calculations. much speculation
following as to who the lucky man would
the question concluded that it was a CO.
nundrum which would have TO be given up.
Unquestionably the appointment of n line
manager has never excited much inter-
est as this one. nor been a subject of equal
uncertainty: Some men found 1t elusive
just when they believed IL was within their
grasp, and, the matter now being settled,
other individuals will feel a certain sense
of relief. The place was not sought by Mr..
Pomeroy personally, and other plans he is
believed to have had In mind for a consid-
cradle period he will probably find it agree
able TO abandon at TINS time. only very
limited number of his close personal friends
knew that his name was being considerd.
When the formal offer was made IL was
accompanied by Inducements which he
could not very we'll ignore and his accep-
lance followed. His fitness for the very
| responsible duties associated with this man
agership is too well understood to be dwelt
upon here. and the preferment he has re-
ceived will be applauded by all who know
him.
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Buffalo Courier.
President Eliot is not afraid of the money
devil lie has requested 900 for Har-
ySxd-
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IL You Need n Tonic
Use HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.

IT stimulates the stomach nourishes the
nerves, builds the brain tissue. A wonder
full tonic. Makes a delightful beverage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15

FUNERAL NOTICES.
vANSCHUYVER-Mr Emily G. Vanschuyver.
No, q Tacoma avenue Funeral at O'Clock p.
m. Monday. Friends invited. Burial at Crown
Hill
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Device to Prevent Wrecks.

Device to Prevent Wrecks.
The Jersey Central is testing on its main
line an electric device. simple but very eff
fective in the movement of trains with
safety A large force of men is now at work
along the line replacing the old semaphores
with this electric device and placing at
tachments on the switches that 1t is
impossible to leave one open without Civ
ing warning of danger. The new system
is the invention of III. Dawes. His idea is
to make the rails of the road announce for
themselves when anything is wrong with
them or with the switches with which they
are connected. To do this he has divided
the track into a series of blocks. as is done
in the ordinary block" system. In the
open stretches of track in the open country
these blocks are one mile long; near the
smaller towns the blocks only three
quarters of a mile in length. and near the
terminals of the line they are reduced to
half a mile.
At the end of each block are placed tall
poles bearing semaphores one of which
is desigated for each track. "A bar of wood
much like a fish plate, is attached to each
of the rails. This bar is the insulator, and
by IL the two rails of one track in a block
are connected, while at the same time they
are separated from those of the next block.
BY this device each track in block is
formed into complete circuit. through
which flows a current of electricity. So
long as the track is clear and there is moth
ing on the railS the current HONS dlonS I'M
interruptediy, and the signals on the sema-
phore pole show clear track for trains.
But let a train pass from one block To an
other and the signals are changed. As the
wheels of the engine pass from one insu-
lated part of the track TO another they form
connection between the two which short
circuits the blocks and the danger signals
arc automatically displayed by the sema-
phores guarding the block upon which the
engine is entering.
At the same time. far back at the COM
mauCC..ent of the block which the engine
| is leaving the signals which had stood at
danger are changed TO ones of warning. BY
| these an engineer is notified that WHILE the
block he is upon is clear the one III front
/ of him is occupied.
| Division Changes the Wabash.
| Present indications are that the Wabash
| management will come back 10 the original
| plan of operating the road. making Peru
| the most important division point on the
| system between 81. Louis and Toledo. hav-
| ing the division forces from Fort Wayne
| ard Andrews concentrated there Not long
ago official of the road is quoted say
| ing that the establishment of division ter
| take-a mistake that the management now
we'll understands and regrets. Peru. ii Is
1 held r. the natural eastern division ter
| mnal. while the west end Decatur
/ should be the terminal. IL is $50 miles from
/ Toledo to ST. Louis. Peru Is i52 miles. or
/ one-third OF the distance from Toledo. while
/ Decatur is 10 miles from Peru and St
Louis li3 miles beyond Decatur. The run
from Peru to Decatur would be rather long.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
FLANNER < BUCHANAN-172 North
Illinois street Lady embalmer. for
ladies and children. Office always
open. Telephone 641. Hacks at lowest
prevailing price.