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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-15
LocaI Observations Tuesday.

Bar. Their RH. Wind Weather Pre-.
Z a. m. .3016 &c 81 Swest. Clear. 900
z p. m. .30.09 IS Ga Swest. Clear. 600
Maximum temperature. "a; minimum tenn
perature. 20.
Following is a comparative statement of
the temparture and precipitation Sept. Il:
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HAZERS FINED SO EACH
WHAT COLUMBUS HIGH-SCHOOL
BOYS PAID FOR THEIR Fun.
Explanation of the Trouble in Glass
Workers. Union, l.. A. 3OO-Oil
Field Production.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Sept. I.-Six more High
School bows, who took part in the hazing Of
Freshman Raymond Mccormack, last Tues
day. pleaded guilty before Mayor Beck this after
room and each assessed fine, including
costs, amounting to 50. The names of the boys
are: Roy MacCoy, Dale Cooper, French Rags
dale. John Scott, Clarence Cochrane and Carroll
Burgess. The af1davits filed against the
boys last evening. 1t Is thought this will stop
h2zing in Columbus, all of the offenders in
the Mccormack case have been fined. The cases
Of Carson George, Herbert Hogue and Edward
Cobb. who fined for the ofense by
Justice Palmer yesterday afternoon, will not be
appealed to the Circuit Court, as was intended.
The fines of all the boys were either paid or
stayed. They are all High School students and
sons OF prominent citizens. The severe treatment
that Mccormack received at the hands OF the
hazerS, it Is feared, may prove more injurious
than at nrst thought, although his con
clifton is now by no means serious.
Mr. P. H.. McCormack. father OF the
the ringicaders of the hazers still further under
another act, in the next term OF the Bartholomew
Circuit Court.
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Imnroved order of Red Men.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. H.-The hftleth
anniversary or golden jubilee Of the Great
Council of the United States Improved Or
der of Red Men formally began at the Con-
tinental Hotel to-day with the only open
session of the convention. There were III
delegates present, representing every State
in the Union except Mississippi. mayor
Warwick in a felicitous address welcomed
the delegates. Response was made by
Great Icohonee Hon. Robert T. Daniel, OF
Griffin, Ga. Then followed a secret busle
ness session, during which one hundred OF
were admitted to the council, bringing the
total up to 231. The report. of {. Z. Don
nalley, great chief of records, showed that
since 1876 when the council last met In
this city the membership of the order had
Increased from 1856 to 1889 The session
will last three days.
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The condition Of four or five men who have
been lowering between life and death ever
since the shooting was unchanged, but all
of the others were doing we'll and many
already have been discharged from the
hospital The funeral OF Jacob ToIna-
shonlas, the lad who was shot through the
head and fingered until Sunday. occurred
to-day in McAdoo. 1t was attended by one
of the largest gatherings seen since the out
break of thR trouble. There was no demon
stration ana the services passed off quietly.
The only other incident In that quiet village
was the failure of the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre men te return to werk Guards are
still beng placed around the houses Of sew
eral OF the mine superintendents and dur
ing the day a sheriffs deputy was seen
about the streets guarded by two soldiers.
Former State Senator Kings stripping,
near Eekley. closed down to-day, at the re-
quest Of the Eckley miners. The stripping
employed only a few men. Senator King
came here tonight from his home in Ma
honey City and made arrangements 10 re-
sumo work tomorrow.
AT a late hour tonight everything is quiet
about HEADQUARTERS
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A DESIGNING VILLAIN.
Ex-COnVict Had Married Worthy
Young Woman of GreenvilIe, o.


Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENVILLE, o., Sept. 1.-THE public
square and mayors office is half crowded
tonight with anxious sight-seers to get a
glimpse of Chief of Police Weston, of Har-
risburg, Pa, and Robert Miller, alias left
alias Hayes who is in the city prison
charged with larceny and forgery, for
whom Chief Weston Is here with requisiion
papers. The chief came this evening with
photograp hs and identified the prisoner. To-
morrow morning they will leave for Penn
sylvania. This ends the honeymoon of a
romantic marriage here recently, and
though the black sheep gave his beauti-
full bride of six weeks $500 he had when
arrested it does not suffice to relieve her.
grief and shame. 1t developed tonight
that the accused hotel thief had escaped
from Harrisburg (Pa~) Jail last July, and
that he burglarized the Huffman Hotel
there on July %; that he has served two
terms in the Ohio penitentiary, one at Sing
Sing and another at Syracuse, N. Y. and
that he stole 81, 500 worth of diamonds. He
attempted to fight his transfer in the court.
but has given it up and agreed to go East.
He will be handcuffed, and probably his
wife will accompany him.
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CONVENTIONS OF A DAY
MEETINGS OF BUILDERS, EMBALM-
ERs AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
President Meathe, of the First-Named,
ON the Labor observation-disclosures
and Ladies of Honor.

DETROIT, Sept 1.-THE eleventh annual
convention of the National Association or
Builders met here to-day. Besides, there
were several delegates not representing
affiliated exchanges. Mayor Mayhury de-
livered an appropriate address of welcome
which was responded to by Vice President
Thomas r. Bentley, of Milwaukee. me
annual address of the president, James
Meathe of Detroit, re-outlined the purposes
Of the association. which distinctly afnrm
that absolute personal independence OF the
individual to work not to work, to en-
ploy or not to employ, is fundamental
principle which should never be questioned
or assailed; that upon it depends the Sc
curity of our social fabric and prosperity,
and that while upon fundamental princlpes
it would be useless to confer or arDltrdle,
there are still many points upon when con-
ference and arbitration are perfectly risnt
and proper, and that upon such points Is II
manifest duty to take advantage OF the
opportunities afforded by associations 70
confer together, to the end that sulheS
and other disturbances may be prevented
Mr. Meathe predicted a new era OF pros
perity for the building trade Whlcn, ne Ssuus
was almost the last TO feel the DeneH IL, u
of some features of labor unions, MI;
Meathe said: while it is the right or all
trades no matter what they may De; rd ~
vidual cannot accomplish, still they nave no
right to prevent others from earning lheIf
living because they are not members OIL
their ORGANIZATIONS In this city we nave
municipal boards who have the audacity to
put into the terms of their contracts pro- %
emnIoved on CITY work thereby discrimin-
ating against those citizens and taxpayers
whose conscience will not permit them TO
be members of any organization: ME
such a contract is not valid, yet 1t SHOWS
there is creeping into our municipal BOARDS
a species of demagogy against winch Doules
oreta nized as ours should enter an earnest
protest" ro,,,o+ ;o,,
In conjunction with the main organ MA OF,
the building inspectors are holdlns Iaeia GA
bv the mayor and transacted the usual rou-
fine business this afternoon. MliWaukse
wants the next convention and will PROB
ahIv secure it, Thomas r. Bentley, OF tnat
CITY, now first vice president, will uncoupt-
edly be advanced to the presidency.
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STEAMSHIP AGROUND.
The Mississippi stuck in the Mud OF
Fort MOrdsxvorth.

NEW YORK, Sept 14-The Atlantic
Transport line steamer Mississippi. Captain
Canton, for London, while coming into the
Narrows this evening, ran ashore on the
south side of Fort Wadsworth in order to
avoid collision with a coal laden schooner
which had tackled across her bows. The
Mississippi lies within about seventy-five
feet of the shore and is only aground for
ward for about fifty feet of her length, the
remaining portion of the vessel being
afoat. There are fifteen cabin passengers
on board but the steamer is not thought
to be in a bad position. and there is no
danger to passengers, crew or vessel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-15
Tried to Poison a. Family.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the IndlanapOIlS Journal.
ELKHART, Ind, Sept. 14-Capt w. H.
Merritt and family, of this city, had a mar
row escape from malicious poisoning yes
terday. Mrs. Merritt was seriously affected
for q time. Early yesterday morning Mrs.
Merritt pumped bucket of water which
did not look right and she threw 1t away
and pumped another. She took a drink of
this and her suspicious were aroused. In a
few minutes she became very i'll, and house
hold remedies failed to relieve her. She
physicians constant attention until u
o'clock last night was required before her
life was out of danger. Other members of
the family tasted the water, but could not
drink it. DR.. Grifin's examination showed
that the water contained strychnine. The
Merritts are confident they know who made
the attempt on their lives, and the matter
has been placed in the hands of the officers.
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HoIIoway's s26, 600 Damage suit.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Sept. 1.-The case
of Edward Holloway against the Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Chicago & st. Louis Railway
Company will be called for trial in the Put
nam Circuit Court tomorrow. The action
grows out of the Fontanet wreck, by which
the midnight passenger train on the Big
Four was wrecked at that point during the
big strike in 1894. Holloway alleges that
he was arrested and falsely imprisoned for
three months, losing employment for that
length of time at S. a day and an expense
for attorneys of $500. Since Holloway s
imprisonment others We're arrested and
convicted Of the crime and he therefore
asks $50. 900 damages for false imprisonment.
The case has caused great interest in three
counties since it was begun, as it was first
filed in the Vigo Circuit Court, then taken
to Clay county and finally brought to Put
nam. 1t is now believed by attorneys that
the case after three years delay will finally
reach trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-15
After the strawbonrd works.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Sept. H.-Marshall D.
Short, through his attorney. Deputy State
Fish Commissioners Hon. Ozro n. Cranor
to-day filed suit for S., 900 damages from the
Albany straw board works, and perma-
nent injunction restraining the company
from the further pollution of the Missis-
slnewa river with the refuse from its mill
at Albany In the complaint farmer Short
states that the refuse has overlooked on his
land, rendering some of it worthless, that
the stencil has made his place of residence
death in his family, and that the water in
the stream has been made unfit for stock
Mr.. Cranor visited the river for distance
OF ten miles between Albany and Eaton last
Sunday, and found wagonloads of fish that
nave been poisoned, and the decay'ed flesh
makes life anything but pleasant to resi-
dents Within mile of the river. Mr.
Cranor will see that suits are brought
against the Paragon paper mill, of Eaton,
also.
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Late Indiana Wells.

MONTPELIER, Ind, Sept. H.-The Ohio
Oil Company has completed No. IL on the
Huffman farm. in Section /, Jackson town
ship. Wells county, and it started at loo
barrels Well No. r. on the same farm,
has also just been completed and started at
ninety barrels. This has proven one of the
best producing farms in that township. The
same companycs NO. 4 on the l.. V. Con-
Ship Grant county, started at twenty bar
rels. S. W. TAFT & Co. have finished well
=; NO 4, on 1 fhe W: f., q D. T. SH4tts s farm
ty, and it did fifty barrels. Kerr, Lneman
& Brewer have completed we'll No. s, on the
E. Morrison farm, in Section 2, same town
ship, and it did one hundred barrels. The
Akron Oil Company has just completed a
gusher in No. well, on the William Alexan-
der farm, in Section u, Jackson township,
Wells county. 1t did $50 barrels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-15
Old Steel Works started Again.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
MONTPELIER, Ind, Sept. 1.-THE In
diana Steel Castings Company, of this city,
went out of existence Saturday afternoon
and was at once succeeded by the National
Steel Castings Company. After the plant
was built the company was unable to oper-
ate 1t and it went into the hands of a re-
ceiver, but was sold Saturday by order of
the. court. Charles Bash paid 81, 800 for it
ana assumed debts to the amount of $4,000.
Immediately after the sale the National
Steel Castings Company was formed with
a capital of 100000. Charles Bash, of Fort
Wayne, has 600 shares ]. A. Hindman, of
Hartford City. 200 shares; c. F. Springer,
Of Of this city, GOO shares; ]. r. Sinclair. Of
THIS city, 200 shares; r. II. Whitley, of
Muncie, 400 shares; E. H. Lake. of Chicago,
2?O shares. Immediately after the forma-
ton OF the company, the plants whistles
blew and men went to work. The capacity
of the factory is 400 men, but only 250 are
now employed. The company has orders
enough to keep it busy for one year. Car
fixtures are the principal output.
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to a note for $3.50. He also moved chattel-
mortgaged property to the State of Kan
sas. All of this happened eleven years ago,
at which time he was removed from the
Super1ntendency and moved to Kansas, but
came back two weeks ago to visit relatives
here. Too much social life was the ruina-
ton of Hillegass while in the position. He
was very competent school officer. of ex-
cellent education and highly respected until
his downfall.
Edward Longfeld. prominent young
man, gambler and alI-round sport, was ar
rested this evening for forging a widow
name to a note for $3.50 and getting the
money on it. Both men are now in Jail I'M
der $1,000 bond. Hillegass expects wealthy
relatives to come 10 his rescue.
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GOOD RHCING WEATHER.
Old Sol VIII Assist the Equine Scorch-
eRs at the Fair To-day.

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for
the twenty-four hours ending Ii p m. Sept.
15-Warm, fair weather on Wednesday.
General Conditions Yesterday-Low bar
ometric pressure continues west. high bar
ometric pressure east of the Mississippi.
The temperature fell slightly at most sta
tons. Quite cool temperature prevails in
the Northwest and near the lakes; else
where it remained warm especially from
the gulf north to Iowa, Illipos, Indiana and
Ohio. Light local rains fell from Montana
northward, in Colorado, Neh -aska, South
Dakota, Kansas and Oklahoma.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-15
Ruinous September Drought.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HAGERSTOWN, Ind, Sept. 14.-The long
continued drought has been very disastrous
to the corn crop, which in this vicinity has
dried too fast in the intense heat and IS
cha1fy and will be of light weight in con-
sequence. The leaves on the trees have
shriveled and fallen to the ground in great
numbers, where they lie in heaps dry ana
brown as if there had been heavy frosts.
Grapes are withered on the vines and nearly
trees. Fall vegetables are drying up, the
grass is brown and crumbes like glass; the
dust is intolerable and hangs in the air
like smoke, while the heat is greater than
ever known in September. Farmers cannot
get the ground ready for sowing wheat, and
the lack of water for household purposes is
a serious question with many
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-15
Tin-Plate Works Resume.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Sept. 1.-THE great
American tin-plate factory resumed opera
tons in all departments this morning and
all the old employees are back in their
places, the late unpleasantness apparently
having been forgotten.
The striking 1atteners and cutters at one
window-glass factories refuse to go to
work but the members of the new union
that when the other window-glass factor
les throughout the country start there will
be enough union f1atteners and cutters to
do the work. One result of the late strike
will be that many apprentices will be taken
in to learn the f1atteners' and cutters
trade.
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THE GLASS WORKERS TROUBLE.
President Chambers Takes the Side of
the Blowers.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PENDLETON, Ind, Sept H.-The trouble
which is again threatening the disruption Of L.
A. 300 is rapidly narrowing down to the old dis
pute between the trades composing that body
The blowers and gatherers do not give up their
contention that their trades are not paid in pro-
portion to the skill and endurance required when
compared with the cutters and fatteners and in
support of that claim quote interview with
James A. Chambers president of the Chambers
Glass Company, the largest window glass factory
in the United States, and probably the best posted
n in the trade. The interview appeared in the
Pittsburg Dispatch three years ago and again on
Sunday of this week After discussing wages in
particular, and the difference between single and
double strength work, Mr.. Chambers said:
1.-The four trades are not paid proportionately
as they merit, physical endurance and skill con-
sidered For instance, the single strength blow
tie skill and labor required than the others. The
than the others. skin and labor Considered In
il aeess and fairness there should be a readJust-
ganization has Prevented its establishment thus
far owing to one OF their rules that any Ted due;
trades. It's only question OF time however
table basis Viii be enforced as it is becoming more
apparent every day to every fair-mnded work
that dissatisfaetion is growing. and those most
adversely affected are becoming more and more
started, and the rule that has heretofore always
the settlement of the wages lately made, which
provides for a reduction of 20 per cent. to three
branches of the trade and but 10 per cent. to the
other
double strength blowers and gatherers, ! wish to
state that, while the wages they earn might seem
enormous to those who have no knowledge of
what is required of them, yet when one considers
oured to perform their work. one is bound to
admit that they are not oyerrpaid With my
were compelled to work at the trade. and had
the strength, skill and ability that come to only
one in a thousand to blow this extremely large
glass, l would prefer to make small double at
sc so per day rather than wear myself out ruin
my health and break myself down physically,
which is sure to be the case with every work.
man no matter how strong, if he persists in con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-15
Miss Hovve's $50, 900 Reputation.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Sept IA. - Miss Jen-
nette Howe, of Centerville, daughter of the
Rev. Howe. to-day filed suit in the Wayne
Circuit COUNT against Henry ]. Jarboe ask
ing damages in the sum of 500 600 for al
legged SANDER The complaint alleges that
Jarboe reflected on the character of the
plaintiff by stating that he had witnessed
improper conduct on the part of Miss Howe
and Robert Wilson. The latter is a we'll
known young man at Centerville and Jar
Doe is a prominent Center township farmer.
Miss Howe has been prominent in church
and Christian Endeayor work.
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visitor. to Our state Fair

Will please remember that the largest at
tendance for years is expected in the city
within the next few days. Our patrons, and
ali others desiring superior accommoda-
tons will be assigned pleasant. cool rooms
in advance by wiring at our expense to r
y. CULLEN. Manager The Denison Hotel.
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A Prize right Prevented.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKFORT Ind, Sept. IA crowd
of Lafayette sports attempted to pull off
a prize fight between Kid Moore and
THE Blacksmith" two Star City pugs, but
were prevented by the vigilance Of
the officers of this and Tippecanoe coun-
ties. The crowd first gathered at Clark s
and. being warned by the Tfppecanoe sher-
iff started for a barn near by in this
county. AT the barn they found the Clin-
ton county officers on hand, and the jig
was up. They abandoned the fight and re-
turned to Lafayette. There were about
one hundred in the crowd
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DETROIT, Sept. 14-More than 200 prac-
teal embalmers are already enrolled on the
list of delegates to the National Association
of Embalmers, which opened its first annual
convention here to-day. President Frank
fession is represented by delegates from all
parts of the United States and many from
Canada One of the most important SUB
iects 10 he discussed will be the methods of
arriving at such a perfect development OF
the knowledge of embalming that victims
of smallpox may be disinfected, preserved
and shipped with safety to any part or the
world
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Indiana Notes

The annual reunion of The Twelfth In
diana Volunteer Infantry Will he held at
North Manchester on Thursday and Fri
day, Sept. 16 and IL
Andersons new home for the Young
Mems Christian Association was thrown
open last night for the first time to men,
beers. A formal reception will be given the
public next week.
The Fourteenth and Twenty-fourth In
diana Regiments Will hold their annual re-
unions at Bedford Thursday On Friday
morning there will he excursion to the
Bedford quarries, taking all the old COM
rades where they will enjoy Il pleasant
day.
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Justice to Mr.. Conner.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
MUNCIE, Ind. Sept H.-Afayor Cromer
very much regrets the special in the Jour-
nal of Sunday morning rejecting on Mr..
Conner, of the miners relief committee.
Mr.. Conner has been very prompt in ac-
knowledging receipts of money from here,
but was out of the State last week till Fri
day when he wrote the mayor explaining
the delay of his response 10 further drafts,
and in which he said that Muncie had
done magnificently in the relief work"
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKFORT, Ind, Sept. H.-Dr. ]. H.
Osborne, whose mysterious illness, together
with the burning of his residence at Moran,
was mentioned in special to the Journal
yesterday died this morning at 2:30 o'clock.
DR.. Thompson, of Winamac, an old friend
of DR.. Osbornes, who was summoned by
the family, does not agree with the local
physician who pronounced it a case of poi
son, and says that death was due to an
attack of apoplexy DR.. Osborne pracIiced
medicine for forty years, and was well
known among horsemen throughout the
country, having owned a number of race
horses Owing to financial reverses in his
turf experience the old gentleman's mind is
thought to have been affected.
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ROTTERDAM. Sept H.-Arrived: Rot
terdam, from New York, via Boulogne.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 14-.Arrived: IL
linois. from Antwerp
NEW YORK. Sept. 14-Arrived: Western
land from Antwerp
GLASGOW. Sept. H-Arrived. State OF
Nebraska, from New York
BREMEN. Sept. H. = Arrived Barbosa,
from New York