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Indiana Notes.

Madam Brown, proprietor of a disorderly
house at T'erre Haute, was fatally injured
by the explosion of a kitchen range. 1t is
reported that there was charge of powder
in the coal.
The plant of the Haynes Wheel Company,
at Portland was sold yesterday by Re-
ceiver S. A. D. Whpple to James n. An
derson, of Sidney. There were a number
of prospective purchasers present. 1t is not
known yet what Anderson will do with the
plant
THE damage suit against DIR. Amos Ben
nington, of Advance, was concluded yes
terday at Lebanon. The plaintiff was
George W. Rome, who alleged that the
doctor had alienated the affections of his
wife He asked for $4,000 damages. The
Jury returned a verdict for $780,
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Meeting of Logansport Citizens.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Nov. 30.-The citi-
zens' meeting held at the courthouse to-
night in response to a call issued by Mayor
Mckee to consider means to stop the waste
of natural gas was well attended, many Of
the leading business men of the city being
present. The result of the discussion was
that the present laws should be rigidly en-
forced. A committee, with Mayor Mckee
as chairman, was appointed to act with
those leading the present movement in the
State and to take such action in the mat
ter as should be deemed proper.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Nov. S0-A
wagon factory has been located here to be
in operation by spring and give employment
to about three hundred hands. "A bonus of
$40 900 in money is to be given, free water
rent for ten years and taxes RENTED for
a period of ten years. d. NJ. Parry of In
dianapolis, and r. w. Ansted. of this city,
are the prime movers in the new enterprise.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NORTH VERNON Ind, Nov. SO-George
w. Shaffer. formerly marshal of this city,
ard now engaged in real estate, loan and in
surance business, was arrested this morn
ing on an indictment charging him with
embezzlement as agent OF the Ohio Farm
ers' Insurance Company. Mr.. Skater was
at one time local agent of the International
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X. of p. District Meeting.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CORYDON, Ind, Nov. 80. = The district
meeting Of the Knights of Pythias was held
at Corydon to-day. Delegations from Floyd,
Washington, Clark, Orange and Crawford
counties were in attendance. The address
of welcome was delivered by Rev. W. G..
Clinton and the response by Grand Chan
cellor Union B. Hunt. The principal adj
dI ess of the day was by Hon. James IL.
Watson, of Rushville, to large audience.
in the College Auditorium. The reports
showed that the order is fiourishing
throughout the district.
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Henry Is Hunting for Postmasters.

Special to the Indianapolis journal
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Nov. Coon
gresham Charles l.. Henry, of the Eighth
district, arrived in this city last evening
and departed tonight at $40 for Decatur
He held an informal reception at the Hotel
Ingram and interviewed hundreds of lead
ing Republicans of this city and county in
regard to the postofice situation in this
CITY There are fourteen candidates, and
his visit here to-day was for the express
purpose Of interviewing friends OF the
various candidates Although each Of the
appointment, the best OF feeling prevails
ana there is no particular tight on. Mr.
Henry said he would leave for Washington
on Monday and then announce the post
masters TOR Hartford City, Decatur, Ridge
Vile, Geneva and Summtvile. He will
Anderson
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The Rival TroIIey-Line Builders.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Nov. SO.-Noah Clod-
felter. promoter of the Indianapolis-Ma-
rion Electric Railway, filed a petition here
to-day for a franchise over the county
roads from Summitville to Alexandria and
from Alexandria out of the county via Ell
wood He claims he will have cars rum
ming from Marion to Summitville Jan. L.
He fixes his passenger rates at liz cent a
mile Congressman Henry announces he
will have his cars running into Alexandria
bV Dec. Is.
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VIII Use Nova Scotia Coal.

MONTREAL Nov 30.-A deal has Just
been signed which means a great benefit to
the Nova Scotia coal industry. as we'll as to
the revenue of that province. The New
England Gas and Coal Company, with a
capital of $l7, 100000. composed of w. l.. Ell
kins. of Philadelphia HOLSTER & Babcock,
of New York; Rockefeller, Rogers. II. T..
Whitney and others, has signed contract
with the Dominion Coal Company for deliv-
cry of 100000 tons of coal yearly in Boston,
same figure The contract is said to be for
twenty years, and will double the output
OF the mines.
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Building and Loan Association. He is a
prominent Red Man, an ex-officer of the
G. A. X. of this city, and an active member
of the Horse Thief Detective Association.
1t is claimed that, as agent of the Ohio
Farmers Insurance Company. he collected
and converted to his own use and refused
ance premiums The company recovered
judgment against him at the October term
of court, in a civil action. for $41S which
amount is yet unpaid, his bondsmen being
inSOlVent
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Col. w. b. Chiplex Dying.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30-Col. ". B.
Chipley, of Florida, who has been i'll at a
hospital here for several weeks. is not ex-
pected to survive the night. He is euffering
from a carbuncle. Colonel Chipley was
a wear ago.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HANOVER, Ind, Nov. 30.-The oratorical
contest of Hanover College to determine
who shall represent the college at the state
oratorical contest at Indianapolis during
next January, was held this evening, and
resulted in IT. c. Whallon taking first
honor Whallon is a senior and president of
the State Oratorical Association. The posi-
ton carries with it the highest honors of
the year, and the college has high hopes of
getting first place at the state contest.
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LINCOLN. Neb., Nov. 3O.-The beautiful
Lansing Theater built jointly in 1893 by
Henry Oliver and j. F. Lansing at a cost
of nearly S200,O00 was sold at auction by the
sheriff this evening to satisfy mortgages
aggregating $50 900. William Oliver of
Lockport, n. Y. was the buyer, paying $15.-
900 and assuming the larger mortgage. He
was Immediately served with summons in
a suit for $4,000 damages by Lansing who
charges the two brothers with conspiracy
to defraud him Of his share in the property
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Country Telephone system.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Ind, Nov. SO.-There will
be completed in this vicinity this week a
system of cross-country telephone lines
connecting this city with Muncie, complet
ing circuit which includes the local ex-
changes of Muncie, New Castle, knights
town, Middetown, Rushville, Carthage and
Connersville. The system is not under the
control Of any one corporation, but is man.
aged by agreement among the local ex-
cha
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Knocked Down and Robbed.

Harry Stewart, man fiftyfour years
old, was knocked down and robbed at Mis-
souri, and Market streets at about o'clock
yesterday morning He said two negro men
did the work and secured 20 cents for their
trouble
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Sale of
BLACK
SILKS
To-day hundreds of bar
gains for you in both Black
and CoIOred Silks.
Black Silks

Black Brocaded Taffetas, "a inches a.
wide, price everywhere 75c, for. -EO@
Black Brocade Satins. some were RE@
81, others $1.25; choice for............ Wv
Black Brocaded eros Grain Silks, 6Qc
formerly SLIP, for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Elegant Black Brocade eros
Grain. with big satin figures, CT D.
formerly 81, for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Black Bayadere Poplins, made to Ct D.
retail at $1.75, for ..................PAe'
Black Peau dc Sole, high finish, z0f>
like sold last week at 81, for..........~ =
Satin Luxor, the choice black fab
ric of the season; you must pay
$1.50 to match it; the sale price 02c
Is ....,.... ..........s......s.ssssssss
p,.o,, satin nnono.. 60c
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friendly attentions 1t is said passes were
given out freelS TO people who would come
10 the casino and hiss the singers.
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nENTTCT DR.. A. E. BUCHANAN
OAAtAAN iz.S5 When Building
ADJUSTMENTS.

The first requirement of a farce is to pro-
woke laughter; one does not look for prob
ability in plot, so long as the set notions
are mirth-provoking in themselves. Those
who have seen THE Man from Mexico"
lately from Hoyt's New York Theater, say
there is considerable probability to the plot.
Du Souchet, the author. who also wrote
MY Friend from India, is credited with
believing the new play funnier than the
other. In Willie Collier. who will appear as
''the man from Mexico" at English's to-
morrow night. the author has been fortu-
nate in finding one who could get out of the
lines all there is in them. Collier has been
tried in Indianapolis and his return will re-
ceive warm welcome. There has been a
good advance sale of Seats assuring a sue
The performances of THE Sidewalks of
New York at the Park this afternoon and
evening will conclude its engagement here.
Tomorrow 'McNulty's Visit" is the play
w. H. Isham is in the city in advance of
Isham's Octoroons, which come to the Park
the first half of next week.
Cincinnati has fallen under the spell of
Mrs. Fiske's Tess of the D'Urbervilles -
The engagement there this week is charac-
terized by the papers as one of the greatest
events in the stage history of the city.
One OF the best features presented this
week by Scribner's Columbian Burlesquers
at the Empire is the singing of the famous
Bison City Quartet.
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syndicate Against 1900.

NEW YORK, Nov. SO.-some light is
thrown on the artistic" methods of the
Theatrical Trust by the fight over the new
opera, 1899" now running at the Casino
IT is charged that the trust has conspired
to run 1899 out of New York. For the
first time in the history Of theatrical af-
fairs in New York an opera is heing pro-
duced under the protection of thA federal
government In consequence of an order
handed down Saturday by Judge Lac0mbe
in the United States Circuit Court for the
Southern district of New York. a large
force of deputy marshals can be called on
to direct the performance
Judge Lacombe'S order was on motion
by Col. c. Il. James, attorney for the Fifth
avenue Opera Company. who presented a
numb sr Of affidavits, all of which affirm
that the so-called Theatrical Trust has. in
conjunction with George w Lederer per
sistently continued 70 "ridicule defame and
belittle" the character and quality of the
performance of the opera 1893 and 10
"harass. annoy and interfere with its
agents" The affidavit states that Mr. Led
erer was told he might either assist the
trust in driving the production Of the Fifth
avenue Opera Company from the Casino or
become The subject Of the trusts" UNI
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THE wINDow-GLAss TRUST.
Western Branch Closed Out and Big
Combine Now Controls.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE Ind, Nov. 30--At a meeting of
the board of directors and members of the
Western Window-glass Manufacturers As
ISOLATION in their headquarters in this city
to-day the business of the company was
closed, and tomorrow it will be swallowed
up by the national association, big win
dow-glass combine recently organized. The
furniture from this Office and some of the
employees have been transferred to Pitts
burg, where the office of the new organiza-
ton will be located The Western associa-
ton was organized two and a half years
ago, and has been managed by Thomas f.
Hart. Nearly all Indiana window-glass
manufacturers were members of the organi-
cation, and are transferred to the national
combine The $4,000 which has been de-
posted by the members to show good faith
was divided among them. Word came to
the melting to the effect that enough of the
workers employed in the factories of Swim
dell & Bros, Baltimore, and Hires & Co.,
of Philadelphia, had agreed to accept the
Individual offer to start the factories, and
to-day fire started in each of them.
The scale offered was the one rejected by
the workers wage committee at Pittsburg:
1t was further stated that the workers
wage committee received a call to report at
Pittsburg tomorrow. The general opinion
prevailed that the factories the country over
would be at work before two weeks hence.
Mr.. Hart will devote his time to manu-
but holds the Office of vice president of the
national organization and is a member of
the executive committee.
WindoW-glaSS workers refuse to believe
the news of alleged starts in the East, and
claim that their men are loyal to the or
ganization and will stand firm.
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INDIANA OBITUARY.
DIR. Christian POtel, of Lafayette, Dies
of Blood Poisoning,
Special to the indianapolis Journal

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Nov. 30.-Dr. Chris
tian Potel died here to-day of blood poison
ing contracted last Wednesday while at
tending a patient affected with erysipelas.
Little attention was given to the matter at
first, and as late as Friday he called on
several patients. Saturday he was COM
PEELED to go to bed. He was forty-three years
old and prominent in German circles.
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ANTITRUST GLASS works to start.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Nov. SO.-The Marion win
dow-glass works will resume Thursday, as
announced by Manager Burke to-day. In
anticipation of a wage-scale settlement the
fires were started in the furnaces some time
ago. Preparations for resumption have
gone on. so that everything will be ready
This company is not a member of the trust
and, therefore is at liberty to begin work
when it pleases Mr.. Burke declines to say
what scale of wages has been adopted
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crossing the table on which was set tall
vase of La France roses and candlestickS
with pink candles. Mrs. NJ. Steele Bright
or Superior: Wis. and Miss WATSON pre-
sided and Miss Emma WATSON, Miss Sher-
man and Miss Mabel Lutz assisted. There
were numerous friends who accepted Mrs
Trips Inequalities. Mrs Aaron Hughes
Mrs. Edgar McSweeny and Mrs. William
Henderson, of Columbus, being of the num-
Der.
FOR MISS Won STARKLOFF.
One of the handsomest parties ever given
at the Propylaeum was that of last even
ing, when Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hollweg en-
tertained large party of young people in
honor of their charming niece, Miss Irma
Won Starkloff, Of st. Louis. Mrs. Hollweg
received in a rich gown of black velvet and
lace. Miss Won Starkloff wore a gown of
orange silk combined with turquoise vel
vet and mousselaine de sole. Miss Holl-
veg, who also received with them, wore
gown of yellow brocade with pearl trim
ming The only assistants were Mrs. Fer
dinandfna Reese, Miss Reese, Mr.. Louis
Reese and Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Haerle.
The decoration of the assembly hall was
unique as well as elaborate. There was
a frieze of Southern smilax, and the ceiling
Orders We're hidden with the sprays of the
same. Crossing the hall in X designs were
festoons Of Southern pine, having light
and graceful effect An arch was over the
steps leading from the platform to the
moor; and this was covered with Alabama
green foliage being particularly pretty. A
renee OF English design was across the
front Of the platform, and each upright
piece was capped with red electric light.
The shades over the side lights in the
room were red, and the soft glow made
an exceedingly pleasing effect. The young
ladies' wore party gowns. of every color,
FORMING gay picture. An orchestra was
stationed on the stage and the programme
or dances framed in smilax was against
the south wall, between the entrance doors.
supper was served to all at the same time
in the two parlors. The invitations were
extended to the young people and their
visitors. The party was one of the notable
ones of the season in point of elegance.
MOORE GOLDEN WEDDING.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MITCHELL, Ind, Nov. 30.-Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Moore, of this place, celebrated
their fiftieth wedding anniversary to-day.
They have nine children, thirty grandchil-
dren and number of great-grandchildren
living in Indiana, Ohio and kentucky. A
large number Of the representatives were
present.
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" y III
COmpanYi

1T is absolutely against all theatrical rule
to allow strangers in the tbeater during
performance. Violations of this rule have
been too frequent in the past and any
further liberty in this regard will be the
cause Of severe fine upon the offending
party. OTIS SKINNER
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Charles Hoyt and Denman Thompson are
TO collaborate on a play OF New England
life.
Mr.. Bundy and the Coon" is the name
of the new act in which George Thatcher
and Ed Marble are now appearing in Keith's
vaudeville houses.
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sHAMAPIsHUH COUNCIL.

Mrs. M A. Futile and Miss Hattie
 Butler Presented With Collars and
 Jewels.
 Shamapishuh council, Degree of Po- cahontas, held a lodge meeting last evening. A new set of officers was in- stalled MT. c. P. Butler, on behalf of the council, presented Past Pocahontas Mrs. Mary A. Futile with a handsome collar and jewel as a token of her abil- ity as presiding officer of the council during the last term, and she responded with some very interesting remarks showing that she appreciated the gift, and also that she was an efficient off, cer.
 MT. w. J. Futile also presented Past Pocahontas Miss Hattie Butler with a collar and jewel Miss Butler has also filled the chair of presiding officer with great credit to the council, showing wonderful executive ability. The of ficers Of the council were then installed by Deputy Great Pocahontas Mrs. Pot ter of Meriden This was done in a very creditable manner
 After this the members partook of light refreshments, and the council closed it's session with a. vote of thanks 10 the two gentlemen who made the presentation speeches to the two lady officers who received the gifts for their ability in the past.
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Brief Mention.
High water to-day at noon.

{ High water to-day at noon.
 Buy a farm-R. E. Baldwin.
 c. s. Jones and MT. and Mrs. Charles T. Cannon of this city are spending a few days vacation in Washington, D, c. MT. Jones is registered at the How ard house. while MT. and Mrs. Cannon are staying at the Ebbitt.
 Mrs. Marcus Munsill and Miss Ger trude I. Graves, daughters of Colonel E. M. Graves of Hartford. formerly of this city, and Mrs. Munsil's young son, left yesterday for New York. They will sail from that city to-day for Flu rope. and will be absent abroad about a year.
 William J. Moore of this city, who was prostrated by the heat Wednes- day morning and died few hours lat CT; was a native of Southport and brother of Mrs. John Woodward of that place, who was prostrated on hearing of her brothers death. MT. Moore had host of friends in Southport.
 The Rev. Royal Raymond, pastor of the Summerf1eld M. E. church, Bridge port. is receiving congratulations upon the arrival of baby boy, born on Monday last at Newburyport, Mass Mrs. Raymond was formerly Miss Clara Hovey. and is a daughter of pr. H. c Hovey, formerly pastor of the Second Congregational church, Fair Haven.
 The twenty-fifth annual reunion o1 Company A of the Seventh Connecti cut, General Hawley's old regiment will be held at Compounce Lake Satur day. July 10 Of the twenty-five mer who enlisted in the company from tht town of Southington only six are now living. They are Stephen Walkley William Cook, E. R. Newell, Levi An drews, Charles D. Doolittle and Henry A. Clark.
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STATE INCOME AND EXPENSES.

Meeting of the Committee to Investi-
 gate Held at Savin Rock Yesterday
 T. Attwater Barnes Elected Chair
 man.
 The committee appointed by Cover nor Cooke to investigate the subject of state income and expenses met at the Ansantawae club, Savin Rock, yester- day afternoon to discuss plans for be- ginning its work. An organization was affected and T. Attwater Barnes of this city was elected chairman. All the members were present, Senator Con- verse of Stafford, Representative T. . Attwater Barnes of New Haven, ex- Governor Waller of New London, Rep resentative Hubert o. Williams of Salisbury, and Philo s. Bennett of New Haven
 The members of the committee arriv- ed in this city just before 12 o'clock and were met by MT. Barnes and taken to the Ansantawae club, of which MT Barnes is a. manber. At o'clock the party sat down to a shore dinner, after which they discussed informally the work before them. Yesterdays session was the first time MT. Bennett met with the committee. He was elected by the other four members, who were appointed by the governor.
 Under the law relative to the com missions work they are empowered tc inquire into the receipts, disbursements of any state department, commission or state institution, the members to file their report before the general assem- bly, of 1899.
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Have It Sent to You.
: NEW 4DYERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Chainless Bikes--Linsley & Lightbourn. For Rent-Tenements-C Charles A. BaldwlI Eighteen Great Bargains-Howe X Stetsor Estate Mortimer M. Camp-Probate Notlcf Fifth Day--Malley, Nicely < Go. Fast Freezers-Linsley &, Lightbourn Great Sale of Silks-F M. Brown x Go. Hats-Friend E. Brooks
 July Fourth Shoes--New Haven Shoe Co. Ladies' Summer Gloves-Chas. Monson Co. Lost-Drop-213 Water Street. Life Lengthener-Linsley Lightbourn. Mems Hose-Linsley x Lightbourn. Mantels-The Chamberlain Co.,
 On and After-Linsley & Lightbourn. Postum Cereal-At Grocers'.
 -dento-At Druggists
 Poultry, Vegetables-Jacob F. Shelnele' Queer Arrangement-RobinSon X O. Real Estate-Chas. D. Nicoll x Co. Summer Swings-Linsley X Iightbourn, Special Bargains-Schoenberge X Son. Stocks and Bonds-T. F. Ward x Co; Special Inducement-O. A. Dorman %. Wanted-S -Situatlon-S4 Putnam Street. Wanted-Girl-920 Grand Avenue. Wanted-Situation--1 High Street. Wanted to Borrow-542 State Street,
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Local Weather Report.
 FOR JULY ?, 1897.

Mean temperature.63.
 Max. temperature, 74
 Min. temperature, 65.
 Precipitation, l.2l inches. Max. velocity of wind, HIN. Accumulated excess of daily mean tenn perature since January l. l8t degr ees: or an average daily excess of 10 degrees. Totaldeficfenoy in precipitation since Janu- ary l, 2.54 inches.
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The Twelfth.

Ladies Glace Kid Gloves 4 But. and 7 Hook, in tan, mode, butter, pearl, white and black, self and contrasting em- broidery. Each pair warranted. Worth SIPS.
 S3 cents a pair.