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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
The Francis Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-The nominal
ton of Hon. David r. Francis to be secre-
tary of the interior was favorably acted
on by the committee on finance to-day, and
afterwards reported TO the Senate in exec
utive session. The nomination has been
held up in committee ever ssnce the begin
ming of the session in december at the re-
Quest of Senator Vest. The Senator was
present at the committee meeting, having
Just returned from Missouri. lie made no
objection to the committees reporting the
nomination to the Senate, but indicated
that he might oppose when
ever the nomination should come up in the
Senate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
'bought They Were Being Worked"

The County Commissioners are still re-
ceivIng postal cards giving views" on the
cutting down of the courthouse lawn. All
GA rds sent out bore printed addresses. A
In ras number of cards have been received
addressed in the same hand writing. which
caused the commissioners TO think for a
time that some person much Interested one
vyav or the other had sent out cards TO
persons known To hold similar views. but
an examination of this card shows that the
expressed are divided.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
Our POstOffice Bill Doomed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. a 12.-Speaker Reed
has set his foot down on public-huilding
bills, and declares that they positively will
not be given a hearing this session. He
is obdurate, and members with building
schemes have small hope of his relenting. in
time, at least, TO do them the slightest
good. Mr.. Reed dominates the rules COM
mittee. and. with these agencies for the
control of legislation against the building
proposition as a whole and in detail. In
~dianapolis cannot expect progress on its
pet bill this session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
An Aged CourIe Married.

William Van Pelt. eighty years of age.
and Mrs. Bette Brock, aged fifty-two
years. secured a license 10 marry yesterday
morning. Magistrate Nickerson soon tied
the knot that mlde them one. This is the
groom's fourth venture and the bride has
tried married life twice before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
4 HAuTE, Ind. Jan. l2.-The TeFre
Haute Hotel Company, which owns a let adjoin-
ing the hotel. is negotiating with the board OF
trustees of Rose Orphan Ho ne 10 borrow money
from the endowment fund OF that Institution for
the purpose OF building a theaier. Terre Haute
Is deprived OF theatrical attractions this season
because Of the destruction OF the Nayior Opera
House by fire. and the men Who compose the
Terre Haute Hotel Company being among the
most publlc-spirited citizens. feel that they ought
10 .nll the want" as they did when they re-
built the hotel 10 give the city what 1t stood in
ned of Al Tie time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
Incorporated Yesterday.

Articles were filed yesterday with the sec
rotary of state Incorporating the Fort
Wayne Turnverein, the Crawford Company,
of Evansville. capital stock, 5000; the At
lantic Oil and Gas Company. La Fontaine,
capital stock. 10000; the Indiana Construc-
ton Company. of Terre Haute. capital
stock. SO, 1000. and the Bishop IL Iackey
Company. Auburn. capital stock. $40. 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
Council Committees.

The Council committee on sewers. streets
and alleys will meet tomorrow night to
consider the ordinance providing for renum-
bering the houses of the city. and the
finance committee will meet at the same
time to consider the ordinance reappropri-
ating money for the completion of the en-
gine house in North indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
Held for Counterfciting.

George Pittman. of English. was brought
to this city yesterday by Deputy United
States Marshal Frey ard lodged in jail on
"A charge of counterfeiting He was given
a hearing before Commissioner Harrison.
of New Albany, and committed to Jail IL
default of $500 bail. When arrested he had
about So i'm counterfeits OF the dollar, quar-
ter dollar and nickle variety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
Will Go to- CALIFORNIA;.

Ex-Governor Matthews. his wife and
daughter and his niece, Miss Callie Nc
Mechen, have decided TO go to Los Angeles
in February to spend several weeks. When
they return they will go 10 the Governors
farm. in Nermillion county. where Mr.. Mat
thews will once mere become a farmer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13

had a chance of circumventing counterfeit
ers. A New England genius has invented
an improved die. which he believes will do
the business. and officials are similarly
minded. Up. to date secret-service officers
have been absolutely unable to locate the
source of production or to obtain a clew of
ny N-a lie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
Payment of sprinkIinr Tax.

The last day for paying sprinkling taxes
is rapidly approaching and not more than
one-helf of those assessed have paid. The
last day for this payment il Feb. l., after
which time the costs OF a suit will be added
to the assessment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13

The meeting of the State Liquor League.
which was to ave been held yesterday aft
ernoon at Lorraine Hall. has been post
poned until next Friday because
OF the absence from the city OF the presi-
dent. Phillip Zapf.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
Curry Hou-h Dead.

DETROIT. Jan. 12.-Garry 4. Hough. one Of
the eldest and hest-known actors in the United
States. died al his home here to-day. aged eighty
three. Deceased had been associated with nearly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13
SEALS. STENCILS, STAMPS.
Gr0I.MAYER, ,TS
NsHNIG2 STENCILS. STAMPSH
NCaAlccUEFRrE BADGES CHECKS DC
E05s. TELI3e6. Is SMERlDAkSL Gaouk3 TlouR
Notes OF the stnue.

all the leading old-tinse actors, and was formerly
MANAGE OF The Detroit Opera House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

butte to Dr. McGuire's address on stone
wall Jackson He was in favor Of having
II read in public schools.
THE ACTION TAKEN.
After considerable informal talk as TO
whether or not the committee should re-
commend exclusively books by Southern
authors, Mr.. Brock drew the resolutions
which all agreed to. 1t was at first pro-
posed TO ask the board TO adopt only
books by Southern authors. DR. Tucker
said no was Obliged to acknowledge that
there were no school histories by North
ern neople which he could endorse. but
ne hoped the time was not distant when
Northern authors would treat the South
fairly.
Mr. Brooks withdrawing of the reso-
lutions met the approval Of DR.. Tucker
and all others
Herore adjournment, Captain Halle
wood said he thought the Board of Pub
uc instruction should be a non-partisan
bodv. like the Board Of Agriculture and
he talked Of Offering a resolution on the
floor OF the Grand Camp memorializing
the LEGISLATURE to make the change.
Mr. Stubs said the constitution OF VIZ
,,ria would have 70 be amended in or
der TO get the Board out of politics.
saTben amend it," replied Captain
Lakewood.
Comrade Rust. who is Superintendent
NJ the Schools of Roanoke appeared be-
fore the committee as representative
OF william Watts Camp. lie explained
thar his people were favoIehle To Lee -
history but they would be perfectly sat
ished with the action OF the committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

edging our own guilt in this long neslec .s
OF our duty, and appealing 70 a." ha.,are
our fixed purpose that AT the mex mex, ~
curing opportunity. by expiration or O"n ~,
tract. or earlier. II that be pos7lDD.ncr- ncs'
such misleading publicalions ~ ar,fhor-
histories or others of Northern sitst ~
ship shall be removed from the hSse n.
text books permitted 10 the puDhc s. aSonf
OF the State and to this emo; e-csoin-
this preamble and the foho"ins US every
lions, pledging ourselves 20 use sssS 49,,
public and private effort TO carry
into effect: 1,.rr-c
ELIMINATE BARNES HISTORIES LES
Resolved. first, that me 20 reoi,ested
OF Education OF Virginia De re- 1891 '.,e.,,
10 eliminate Barnes histories anu an. 49, 49,,
similar history from the State h5t "heh
the next contract is made 49,. 10 70
Resolved. second. that my IL,
quested TO substitute on the State Hst
such histories bv Southern authors: IS
NAV be indicated 10 them by committee
now 70 be appointed for that PURPOSE e
Resolved. third. that the ota.e b l.
OF Education. the county superintenuehts'
and tho teachers In the schools he re-
quested TO see to II that the ABOVE re-,
quests are faithfully and literally carried
out. and that Barnes histories pdiNvu-
larry be entirely excluded from 'he
Resolved. fourth, that We invite the
active and earnest cooperation OF tne
citizens generally. Of the Grand lamp
c. v. Department Of Virginia, and his
subordinate camps and members Of the
Grand Camps OF Sons OF veterans ana
It's subordinate camps; also, OF the Ia
dies auxiliaries and Daughters ot me
COnfedcracy. and all other confederate
organizations. and urge that they VIII.
TO assure the changes demanded. see that
the proper instructions are given py the
county and city superintendent, ana car
ried out by the teachers themselves, re-
gardlcss Of preference or conNenleice'
RELIGIOUS OBLIGATION.
Resolved. fifth. that In consideration OF
our great necessity and solemn duty. ana
I'm view of the fact that this Is not
political movement with which the camps
have no concern). but n most serious
moral and religious obligation, especially
laid upon those who occupy prominent
places I'm the government Of the state
each of the oighty-seven camps or Inc
State is requested to see that the Nom
beers Of the Legislature elected from his
district is pledged and ready 10 do every
thing in his mower 20 promote the objects
herein set forth
Resolved. sixth. that inc thair ap-
p0int a committee who snail ne re0nesteh
10 examine the histories by southern
authors and recommend the adoption OF a
sufficient number to fiji the list. at the
same time to cooperate With the Grand
Camp History Committee in having the
Objectionable histories eliminated where
ever they are used in teaching virginia
children"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
Lakewood.
Will OPEN toby.
The Session of the Grand Camp Coincide
rate Veterans Begins To-Day.


All ARRANGEMENTS have been competed
for the meeting of the Grand camp oil
Confederate Veterans Of Virginia which
will open in Lce-Camp Hall, in this city
at noon to-day.
Colonel John Cussons, the Grand COM
mander. will preside over the gathering
and at the close OF the meeting on filu'y
his term OF Office Will expire.
His numerous friends are anxious 10
have him serve another term, but he mas
declared that he would not accept a.
reelection.
First-Lioutenant Grand Commander
James ~ Stubs. of Woods Cross Roads
Gloucester county, Va, would be the
next one i'm the line of promotion
Many delegates to the Grand Camp are
expected to arrive here to-day. Ihey
will be quartered at the various notes,
and tho commanders OF the different
camps will report at Lee-Camp Han
which Will be the headquarters Tor the
veterans. Some of the sponsors VIII DE
entertained at private residences win
their maids of honor. while others VIII
20 10 the jefferson Hotel
Among the first delegates who arrived
I'm this city We're Colonel W. Il. Petit
of Fluvanna Ex-Governor w. l.. cam
erou and General Stith Boiling, OF
Petersburg; Major James y. Stubbs' OF
Gloucester county Messrs. James X.
Avis. of Iiarrisonhurs. K. Hrydon, or
Danvillc John j. Jameson OF AleNahuil".
The following sponsors ana maids Oh
honor have also reported:
Maury Camp Of Fredericksburg-Spon-
sor. Miss T.. G.. Lee maid of honor Miss
Mamie Fickin.
Page-Puller Camp Of Gloucester coun-
ty.-Sponscr. Miss Annie B. Jones' mald
or honor. Miss Elizabeth ;. b. Lee.
Wright-Latane Camp. of Tappahan-
nock-Sponsor. Miss Alice Durham.
n. A. Wise and W. II. +. Lee Camps
of I.unenburg- Sponsor, Miss Lillian g..
Bagley: maid or honor Miss Mamie ,.
Neblett
A.P. Hill Camp. No. ?. OF Culpeper-
Sponsor. Miss Neelie liill Flint maid oil
honor. Miss Frances Hill
Miss Charlotte Ransom. daughter OF
Captain l.. ID. Ransom. of stanton. has
been appointed sponsor for StoneWai
Jackson Camp and she has chosen Miss
Annabel Timberake. daughter of Mr.
d. Undertake. of that city as her as
slstant.
Among the interesting subjects Whlch
will be brought mp in the meetings OF tine
Grand Camp Will be the Stuart Monu-
ment Fund. the building of home Tor
the Confederate women. the erection OF
monuments over the graves OF Conteder-
ate soldiers who died In Northern prs
ons. and the movement 90 build "a memo
rial az Charlottesville
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
PERs0NAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zen's and other Matters.


Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Bigger are
I'm the city, stopping az 9l6 east Marshall
street.
The Committee on Finance held a regu-
lar meeting IN the Auditor Office at s
o'clock last night.
"Hickry Farm" was successfully pre-
scented az Belvidere Hall Monday night by
the jefferson Dramatic Club The musi-
cal specialtics were quite good.
Policeman Percy G. Minor. tho young
officer who had an eye shot ont by
negro desperate some months ago. is now
doing special police duty in the First
District.
4 called meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Virginia Historical Society
will be held tomorrow evening 90
consider estimates for STRENGTHENING the
building
Mr. T. A. Catlin sold az public auction
Monday afternoon two detached houses
on Maddox HIM. with building lots, for
$1,000. II is considered a good price for
this property
The Confederate Soldiers Home Lodge
of Good Templars will tonight be visited
by the lodges of the city. a good time IS
promised. and an interesting programme
viii be rendered.
Mr.. George J.. l.. Davis. "a former rcsi-
dent of this city. and Miss Elizabeth
Schaner were married at Chester Pa.
Saturday. Mr. George a. Lathrop Of this
city. was best man.
Rev. DR. William G. Starr delivered
hs monthly lecture before the Enworth
League Of Broad-Stree Methodist church
Monday night. His theme was "Divne
Love the Centre Of Divine Sovereignty
Colonel Meade Haskins formerly of
Richmond. now of Brunswick county.
WIS I'm tho city yesterday He is the
chairman Of the Democratic committee
OF that county and IS now engaged in
conducting the canvass 900 behalf of DR.
r. $. Powell the party's nominee for the
House
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
Last Week of Nnnderlllc-

Though the rain fell all the evening. the
audience no the Auditorium enjoyed fhc
vaudevilles which are there for the last
week.
The strong man. clayton. dId some mar
venOus fcats of strength and earned his
title of 1.-THE Hercules of the nineteenth
century"
Besides him there are Miss Darlington.
the Orvilles Dempsey and Ward Clayton
and Smith, and the wonderful yitascopc.
making up am unsurpassed bin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

authors OF other sections. and to reward
successful books with publication ana
circulation privilege now almost en-
tirely denied Southern writers.
Other subjects. and matters Of great I'M
portancc, will have the attention OF tho
congress. and a permanent organization
formed: and commercial, pcdagogic. pa
rental. literary, and other committees APP
pointed.
The public generally are invited 10 at
tend and It is hoped large gathering
will reward tho effort being made 10 save
the South's six million school children
and their parents. a vast sum of money
annually. and improve the condition OF
school books.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
Pleased With .he Trnnne

BLACKSTONE. Va. oct Especial
Tho Tony Miller Troupe of Richmond.
gave an entertainment here last night
10 3D. large and enthusiastic audience for
tho benefit of the Episcopal Church debt
the amount realized from the entertain
mont and the sale of refreshments was
about 500
A little rain is falling here to-day and
tho Indications are that the long drought
is at last broken
A large brick tobacco warehouse is be-
ing built here. This will make the fourth
warehouse in Blackstone
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
4 school-Ronk Conrre...

A school book congress OF the Southern
States will be- held at Nashville begin
ming October 18th
Among other objects Of the proposed
congress will bo the fun discussion OF
the school textbook question IN all IT'S
phases from kindergarten TO profession
al looking 10 the material Improvement
of school books ana a reduction of their
cost A proposition will be presented 10
publish books az greatly reduced price
from the present price OF school books
Authorship viii also be 4 leading theme
and plans will be provided To encourage
Southern authors TO enter the field OF
textbook writing in competition with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

DR.. j. W. Southall, a Candidate IN the
Citv-Other Political News.

DIR. J. W. SouthalI, Candidate, in the
Citv-Other Political News.
state Senator J. W. southall, Of Amelia
county. is in the city. Or. southall Is a
candidate for the position OF Superinten-
dent OF Public instruction now heiu Dy
ION. John f.. Massey.
IL is said that Dr. Southall VIII get
things in shape for his campaign before
leaving Richmond.
sorgeant-at-Arms Frank b. watkins
Of the Senate. is also here. lie is can
didate for reelection. and feels certain or
success. He has only two opponents this
time. whereas there were fifteen two
years ago. His opponents this time are
Mr.. Hayes. of Franklin, and Mr.. wilson
OF Cumberland county
Mr.. Watkins says that there i3 smooth
sailing for the Democrats In his section
Of the State
Mr.. d. o. Eggleston. the nominee for
the Senate. and Mr. W. G. Cerrinston'
the nominee for the House IN Charlotte
have no opposition.
Mr. Charles NJ. Wallace. Jr.. one Of the
Democratic nominees for the House IN
this city addressed an audience OF about
i0l voters m Dnwiddie Courthouse Mon
day. lie spoke for over two hours. and
mad close attention. Mr. Wallace will
speak at Hanover Courthouse to-day.
Alderman James Bahen said yesterday
ne thought there would be n pretty fun
vote polled I'm Jackson Ward on election
day The Alderman is Of opinion that
nearly all Of the colored Republicans arc
in sympathy with the McCaull ticket.
Colonel James Lyons. candidate for At
tOrncy-General on the Republican ticket.
returend 10 the city yesterday morning
from Rockingham Court where n Rcpuh-
lican meeting was held Monday.
Colonel William +. Wickham, Ropubli-
can state chairman. left at noon yester-
day for Powhatan county, where ne will
spend several days.
Captain w s. Lurty Is in the city.
Mr. John > Bethel. the successor of
Customs Collector Charles NJ Wallace
will probably take charge Of the office
November lst. Mr. Bethel. accompanied
by Mr. Frank Murphy. whom he has
selected for his chief deputy. visited the
customs Offices yesterday. Replying TO a
query as TO when he expected 10 take
charge. Mr. Pofhel renlied that he was
only waiting for instructions from Vast
ington 10 IS very likely that he will al
low the old force to complete their work
Tor the month Of October. so as 10 send I'm
their own reports
State Chairman J. Tavlor Ellison re-
turned 10 the city yesterday morning.
but said that he knew nothing i'm the poll
teal situation.
state Senator LeCato. OF AccOmac. ar
rived in the cit yesterday morning and is
rived i'm the city yesterday morning and is
paign was very quiet on the Eastern
shore. He has. however. made n number
or speeches. and will be busy until the
close OF the campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
The Suffolk Sponsor.

Miss Jannet Alexander Withcrs has been
chosen sponsor for Tom Smith
Camp. No. A. OF Suffolk. She
is daughter OF the late a.
c. Withors brother Of United States
Senator Robert Il. Withers. and one of
Virginias most distinguished lawyers.
Miss Withers Is young lady OF great
beauty of face and figure. and Of charm
ing personality. She will reach Richmond
to-day. and during her stay here will be
the guest OF her cousin. Mrs. stephen Put
ney.
Captain Thomas y. Jeffress. delegate
from L. 4. Armlstead Camp No. %. of
MecklenbUrg county. and Miss Florida
May Davies. sponsor for that camp,
reached Richmond yesterday. and are
stopping az the jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

CHATHAM. VA. October l9-Spccial.-
I'm the County Court this morning the
case of the Commonwealth against W.
VI. Cardwell was called. Cardweu Us
charged with having criminaly assault
ed "a niece Of mis- wife some months ago.
Miss Marian Harraway the unfortunate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

Myself a prisoner, ! saw that charge.
saw Picketts heroes cheering on the
creet OF the works which they had won.
Whole companies did not rush as pris-
oners into the Union lines, nor did the
fragments OF that devoted band Fly
nanic-stricken from tho field II IS q
lie, That is a bitter word; but 1t * an
honest enc II Is "a cold. smoothing,
smiling. deliberate Yankee lie. and he
who coined IL will have his portion IN
the burning lake. hts share in the ever
lasting bonfire.
IL il also shallow lie. Where was
tho ceneralship OF Meade that he "a
not spring forward with his viciori' IS
lines 10 annihilate this ''panic-stricken"
crew. why did ne allow Lee for ten
davs 10 remain In his country subssting
his troops, conducting his prisoners. and
marching along with his ten miles OF
wagon trains?
or stonewalis brilliant campaign
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
ADVERSE OPINIONS

Whereas the course OF history ledch-
Ing in the public schools of the state has
for years been at variance with these
views Of the facts. and this view of the
duty laid upon us. I'm that, these schools
have been constrained to use certain his
tories of the United states, written by
men whose prejudicos had become part of
their mental furniture. whose primary
data and method OF reasoning implied a
SGT of local assumptions, IN the nature of
things impossible 10 be set aside books
conveying by word and implication,
Northern. and therefore. adverse opinions
Of our people and our civilization as eH-
listed before the war Northern views OF
the questions then at issue between the
South and the party at the North. whose
actions brought about the war Northern
estimates Of the men chiefly concerned
in debate and battle. because OF these
differences: and a natural Northern Sc
lection Of the men who should be the
heroes of the nation. and so serve as
examples TO our young men: Opinions,
views, estimates, and selections. all or
which we believe 10 be utterly false. and
of a tendency 10 lower rather than 10
elevate the standard Of public virtue.
FALSE IMPRESSIONS
whereas by erroneous statements, or
by timely omissions of damaging facts.
these books have made false impressions
upon the minds Of our children as 10 the
dedds and the wisdom OF their fathers: ana
by Inscriptions OF unworthy motives. have
conveyed false views OF their charactrs.
so that our honOrs have again been assail-
ed # not by ball and bayonet. yet by in
sidious attacks Of falsehood. as result
OF which. our sons have been taught 10
pay them but qualified honor. instead OF
the whole-hearted loyalty which We be-
Neye TO be due TO the old mother Of the
noble dead. or TO the worthy living. with
out which the young can never be noble
themselves.
And. whereas the natural effect OF
these false teachings Is already plainly
and painfully apparent 10 observant men
who are famninar with the minds OF the
young men and women OF the state.
Therefore. we Virginians. here assem-
bled. recognizing the fact that the wrongs
Of thirty years are TO be rignted, acknowl-