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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
LASH LEFT LETTERS.
One Showed He Intended to Kill His
Wife.

The funeral of Robert Lash. who killed his
wife and himself Sunday evening. will be
held this afternoon at clock at the home
Of his parents, 523 West Thirteenth street.
Flanner & Buchanan, undertakers, received
a telegram last night from the father of
Mrs. Lash, saying that he will be here to
take charge Of his daughters body. His
name is Charles Mote and he lives at HAY
den, Ind.
By some slip two letters were not found
in the pockets of Lashs clothing when it
was searched Sunday night. They were
found this morning. From the tone of the
letters it is easy to imagine that Lash was
insane The two letters are much the same.
One, which he wrote Sunday morning. is as
follows:
This is Sunday morning. I have not
slept any all night because I have been
thinking of my wife and the place where
she is, and to think that she is there and /
can't help her. Well, / did say if she was
not out of there by tonight that they would
haul her out. She would be better dead so
would /. She has ruined my life. 1 love her
and | can't do without her. She is all the
world to me, and the police and some other
people are trying to get her away but / will
see that they don't do that, for she belongs
to me, and If don't get her no one else
will, I am sure. Well, the people that are
trying to separate us will be sorry some
time, but forgive them, for if they knew
how much / love her they would not do it,
THE only thing that 1 ask, if it can be
done, is to bury side by side. We have
been together long time and don't separate
us. Now, please don't. Do this much for
u.s. Boys, be careful who you love, and
don't come to this Nobody will ever know
how much I have suffered. amt fit to live,
for I am killing my parents. My mother is
gray headed and done it; and ask them
to forgive me and will be better off, hope,
and now goodbye Don't think hard of me,
for am going to do as my heart tells me
to do. Yours in sorrow,
ROBERT LASH.
God
Break the news to mother: she knows
how dear ] love her, and don't forget to
tell her / ain not coming back. Just say
there is no other can take the place of
mother. and kiss her sweet lips for me, and
break the news to her.
..True. every word of il :,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
HAYS FIRST ASSISTANT
DIR. ID. j. HILL APPOINTED SUCCESSOR
TO j. b. MOORE.
College President for nm Important
Position in the State Department
New Mail Carriers.

WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-The President
ter, first assistant secretary of state. to sue
coed John Bassett Moore, resigned. DR.. Hill
is president of the Rochester University, is
a scholarly gentleman and is particularly
known through his knowledge of interna-
tional law. He has taken a prominent part
in New York politics and has delivered
many public addresses during recent cam
paigns. He is now in Holland, but is ex-
pected to return at once, having accepted
the position rendered.
The President to-day also made the follow
ing appointments Joseph E. Lee. of Flori-
da, collector of internal revenue for the dis
trict of Florida; George H. Green. of Texas,
United States marshal fer the northern dis
trict of Texas
Navy-Lieutenant Commander John z.
Pillsbury, to be a commander; Lieutenant
Commander William H. Reeder, to be a
commander; Passed Assistant Engineer
Frank w. Bartlett, 70 be chief engineer:
Acting Gunner Miles Joyce, to be gunner in
the navy.
David Jayne Hill was born in 1850. at
Plainfield. N. j., and is the son of a Bap-
fist minister In 1874 he graduated from
Bucknell University and later was tutor CT
ancient languages in the university and in
structor in rhetoric. In 1879 he began a Sc
ries of brief biographies of American au-
thors. similar to Morley's rEnglishmen OF
Letters" His writings include a treatise on
the Principles and Fallacies Of Socialism, :
Social Influences of Christianity and
president of Rochester University from
June 1883, to June 1896.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Parl1-s'The Grip of Steel,


In spite of its somewhat dime-novelisb ~
tie. The Grip OF Steel which began a half
weeks engagement at the Park Yesterday
Is really meritorious meIodrama of moro
than ordinary strength and beauty. and II
soon won the unqualified approval of the
patrons Of that house. The organization
presenting this play carries with it a wealth
OF scenery and a supporting company
worthy the name, headed by Henry Bedford
who was originally chosen in England to
create the character OF Ronjarre, and. after
having successfully interpreted 1t in that
country more than a thousand times. was
indueed 10 come to this side of the Atlantic.
1lf. Bedford has created a character that
~ an anomaly, harmless farmer and high
Wayman IN one, but he is consistent in each
1Hu never allows one to clash with the other
dsonJarre, the modern Proteus. in order to
escape the consequences of his acts as a
panait chief, finds 1t necessary to assume
STU otner characters. such as q mumbling
ueeL OLD gardener and an Austrian chief Of
Rollce, IN each one of which he makes 3
distinct hit. Mr.. Bedford's versatility won
nearly applause and once q curtain call. A
melodrarna must have a villain. ana ssTha
s4slp Of Steel is well provided in that re-
spect in the shape Of Simon son Of fha
inlser Gandeiu, well done By Charles w.
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SOLDIERS In LINE. TOO.
German Celebration of American VIC
tories Next Sunday.

Arrangements are about completed for the
patriotic celebration in honor of the Ameri-
can victories in the Spanish war by the
German societies. next Sunday, Oct 9. The
celebration is to include speeches at Ger
mania Park. DIR. William Jaeger will adj
dress the crowd in German. Albert ]. Bev-
eridge will speak in English In addition
the programme at the park will include
patriotic songs by the united singing So
cieties and orchestral music by the military
bands. AT the meeting last night two addi-
tional societies were represented, the Ger
man Veterans Association and the Cher
uskan Lodge. In all, thirty-two societies
will participate in the street parade. which
is to precede the exercises at the park.
Fred Francke, president of the Maenner-
Choir Society. which invited other societies
to take part in the celebration when it was
determined on some weeks ago. said last
night that the indications were that the
parade would be much larger than had at
first been hoped. He felt very much graft
fed at the encouragement with which the
idea had been received from the other So
c1etles. each or which seems anxious to do
everything possible to make the celebration
a success.
All the societies will assemble at Maen-
Derchor Hall, on East Washington street
at / o'clock D. m, Sunday Can't. Jacob T. r.
Bieler will be grand marshal OF the parade
and will have one mounted aid from each
of the thirty-two societies. Each of the
three divisions will be headed by a band.
The German Veterans Association will Are
salute announcing the beginning Of the
march Each society will have its flags and
banners. One feature of the parade is to be
a float representing the liberation of Cuba
and Porto Rico Designs for the float were
exhibited by the committee on decorations.
consisting Of Louis Neubacher, a. Metzner.
Capt. j. L. Bieler and Edward Bertermann,
The designs show Columbia extending d
laurel wreath to the army and navy. Cilna
and Porto Rico and Columbia viii be i'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
M'CLEARY MEETING TONIGHT.
Distinguished Minnesotan VIII Speak
at TOmIinsOn Hall.

The second big Republican rally of the
campaign in this city will occur at Tomlin-
son Hall tonight James T. McCleary, of
Minnesota, will be the principal speaker
Mr.. McCleary became famous two years ago
when his clear and intelligent discussion of
the silver question created a great demand
for his speeches throughout the country. He
is known as one of the strongest and most
influential members of Congress and is an
eloquent speaker. Mr.. McCleary is expected
to arrive in the city this morning and will
be the guest of H. H. Hanna while here.
Addison c. Harris will preside and make
brief introductory talk
The Marion Club will act as escort for Mr..
McCleary from Mr.. Hanna's residence to the
hall. President Woods has notified each
member of the club to be present at the
clubhouse at 7:3O. The following have been
appointed vice presidents:
I'll. H. Hanna, C. A. Rodney, Capt w. H.
armstrong, hervey Bates, ST.. John T..
Brush, Jonn N. Carey. l.. e. Morrison, N
F. Dalton, G. A Dickson, r. l. lads, II. G.
Study, George G. tanner, S. O. Pickens,
John H. Holiday, A f. Metzger, Louis Holl-
Adams, herman Lieber. E. r. Claypool, j..
X Wilson, l.. II. Lowry, p. b. Raymond.
Bement lyman, D NJ Parry, II. c; Adams,
Arthur Coffin c. G. Foster, Samuel Fetch
err. Herman Goth, 1. S. Gordon, T. NJ.
Griffith, Edwin Kramer, II. E. Kinney, w.
II. Leedy. Charles Martndale, Sylvester d.
Noel, john X. Pearson, Thomas c. Potter,
w. j. Richards j. M. Shaw, Arthur Tim
berlake, l.. c. Atkins, ]. G. Burkhart, John
Knight, Hon. John c. New, j. II. Henry,
Rolla II. McCrea, A. Wiegand, D. l.. Mar
mon, Judge L. Il. Martinuale, Hon. w. Fl.
H. Miller, Frank w. Morrison, H. p. Was
son, f. j. ScholZ, w. r. Garstang, DR.. T..
w. Hays, D, p. Erwin, John b. McNeely,
Bert A. Boyd, A. A. Barnes, Fred M. Ayres,
N. S. Byram, Hon. S. N. Chambers, Hon. A.
c. Daily, Edward H. Dean, John S. Dun
can, L. l.. Thompson, George G. Hit, w. p.
Jungclaus, Gen. George +. McGinnis, Geo.
Merritt, A. FL. Nordyke, Henry Rauh, Col.
James r. Ross, George w, Sloan, DIR. Joseph
Haas, Fred Fahnley, John S. Lazarus, j. I'll.
Hooker, A. A. Zion, H. w. Barnett William
III. Thurman, Max f. Spring, George Il.
Evans, M. M McElwain, w. M. Taylor, j..
K. Lilly William F. Mullen, Ben d. Wal
colt, Joseph Alerdice, George Brown, G. FL.
Comstock, Michael Gruner, James McKen-
ma, A L. Kirk, John c. Quinn, G. w. Ellis.
Ellis MacQuown, John M. Herider Fred
erick Free, H. p. Biddle, William German,
George H. Lacey, John Huffnal, James
Schmidt, George w. Whitlock, j. l.. Ketch-
am, William Norton, G. H. Shower, l.. II.
Blanton, Robert Kershaw, "A. Burdsall,
Arthur .Gillett, George Hitz, Gilbert G. sum-
mers, William Schwan, Frank B. McCul-
Tough, w. o. Henry, John Norris, l.. r..
Kimberlain, John w. Hotties Frank Sartor,
E. G. Eberhart, B. Gadd. W. II. Paine;
Ernest Blumberg, r. A. w. Davis, Ewald
Over, Alex. Taggart, William Dugdale,
Frank Eckhart
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. S.-Augustin
Days adaptation of Rostand's much-her-
aled play, "Cyrano de .Bergerac," was pro-
duced for the first time at the Chestnut
street Opera House tonight by Ada Rehan
and Days company. The production was
co-incident with that of Mr.. Mansfield
version in New York, both being the first
presentations outside of France. The event
fully justified the high expectations raised
by the preceding accounts of the play, and
there is little doubt that Roxane will find
place among Miss Rehan's most notable
achievements. She received an enthusiastic
greeting and held the interest of the large
audience throughout. The honors were
shared by Charles Richman who appeared
in the title role. His portrayal of the
grotestque swashbuckler whose nasal de-
formity blights the love of his life, but does
not prevent his self-sacrifice for a more
favored sutton. touched with admira bile
skill The balcony scene. where Cyrano
makes love for his rival and by his wit and
poetry wins him the lady's kiss was per-
haps the most artistic episode of the play
The comedy is a masterpiece of literary
and dramatic art and the opportunities for
picturesque and rich scenic display were
fully realized.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

Riders Moulin Rouge" made it's first APP
pearance this season at the Empire, be-
ginning an engagement for three days.
A good many changes have been made in
the programme, none of them for the worse
In the main the burlesque is the same as
that rendered last season, though the spe-
cialties have undergone a complete trans
formation, while the costumes are muen
brighter and better The olio includes
Lucia Cuerbo and Alice Nolan. in a num-
Der or negro songs and an exhibition of
really clever buck and wing dancing; Coop
er and Stewart dialogues and new parodies:
the Signorinas Macarri, who very skilfully
lead ballet by the entire feminine portion
OF the troupe; the petite Sisters Bachelor
ballad singers, who accompany a pair of
pretty voices on mandoins and violins and
Norma Wills and Monte Collins Miss
wills is the possessor of a remarkab ly
smooth and pleasing voice, which she dis
plays In operate selections, while Collins
amuses himself and the audience with a ST.
lence-and-fun acrobatic act Their COM
edietta Of "Galatea Up to Date is some
thing new. The Riderscope is comicaI
application of the shadowgraph to illustra-
ton of the Observation-Disclosures s-of-the
day." as the song book man says. parodied
by Harry Stewart. Harris and Walters APP
pear in the sketch of the "Dark-eyed
W1doW. A decorouS can-can and a ribbon
ballet end the performance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3.-Col. William j.
Bryan left here to-day after stay of ten
days, during which he talked with the Presi-
dent and the war officials concerning the
future of his regiment, and incidentally suf-
fel ed from a touch Of malarial fever. The
colonel looked quite recovered from his ill
ness. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bryan.
Virginia and then to Florida, where Colonel
Bryan rejoins his regiment A day will be
days at Hot Springs. Va, the plan being to
reach Florida next Saturday. Colonel Bry-
an had heard nothing final as to the dis
position of his regiment up to the time of
his departure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
Evadinr the stamu Tax.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-The Treasury
Department has information that importa-
tons at a number of ports of the United
States under the immediate transportation
acts are improperly combined in entries to
avoid the payment of the stamp tax. Col
lectors have been instructed that such con-
solidation is permissible where the bill of
lading names only the forwarding consignee
at the first port, but must in no case be al
lowed where the ultimate consignee is
named in the bill of lading. On the question
of the Importation of sheep for breeding pur-
poses the department holds that at least two
generations of ancestors must be registered
in the book of record establishment for that
breed, in order to come within the law au-
thorizing their free transportation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
Rich Pearl Fields.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-New pearl fields
of great richness have been discovered off
the coast of New Caledonia, on the west
side, according to United States Consul
Wolf, at Noumea- He says that one shell
contained the fabulous number of 256 pearls,
and one little boat of one and half tons
furnished, last year, twenty-five pounds of
pearls. Up to this time the water has not
been sounded to a greater depth than six
feet seven inches, but the fisheries are to be
further exploited by French and Austrian
synd1cates. Mr.. Wolf says that the quality
of the pearl shells is remarkably fine and
he urges that Americans profit by the dis
count of the enterprise of foreign firms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. NJ j. Campbell. $40 North Liberty
street, fell yesterday and fractured her left
arm which was treated by DR.. Marlatt.
Shortly after midnight fire of unknown
origin caused $50 damage to a shed in the
rear of III North Senate avenue. occupied
by NJ. G. Collins.
w. A. Richards travelling man. whose
home is at Oxford, Nd, was struck by a
bicycle at Massachusetts avenue and New
was sprained. He was taken ITO the City
Hospital.
Mrs. May Wright Sewall addressed the
Young Womans christian Association last
which are to be formed and carried on at
the association for this season Mrs.
Sewalps talk was on The Need of Guides. J"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
Y. w. c. A. Reports.

The Young Womens' Christian Association
is preparing for busy winter. 1t starts in
under favorable conditions. The directors
met yesterday to receive reports for Sep
teuber Secretary Palmer said that sass
lunches were served. The treasurer, Miss
Mary E. Perry. reported receipts Of $,07S;
disbursements. 1913. leaving balance OF
s25f to begin October Miss Florence Day.
chairman OF the educational committee
said that ten classes had been provided for
Mira. n =. Crowell chairman of the gym-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

Lane Lane John E. Hynes slightly overdoes the
CHARACTER OF Gandelu. The women of the
company nj into their parts admirably
neien Weathersby gives a faithful portrayal
OF the character Of Henriette, the blind wife
~ 81, ss K.onJarTs lone Matthews is the old
ptlsSI WARD, and Lucille Allen Walker as
y. Crocnard, keeper of the Golden
liz Inn Each successive appearance of
Eva Westcott, who plays Clarisse, the
nappy-go-iucky daughter of hotel land
lord, was greeted with genuine approval,
Tor MISS Westcott is pretty and has an ex-
ceedlngly winning way. She contributes in a
large measure to enliven play that is es-
sentially full of gloom
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
Cause of the Indian Troubles.

WASHINGTON, Oct S.-The following
telegram from Indian Agent Sutherland.
dated Walker, the scene of the threatened
trouble with the Indians in Minnesota, was
received to-day at the Interior Department:
Upon further investigation I find the
trouble with the Indians was caused by a
deputy United States marshal arreSting an
Indian on q warrant. He was overpowered
by the Indians and the prisoner was taken
away from him and the Indian police. Res
cuers declare they will not be arrested. In
spector Tinker and myself are doing all in
our power to induce them to surrender.
United States marshal and troops are here
This dispatch, though dated Saturday, is
the latest information about the affair in
possession of the Washington authorities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
MUSIC VERElN EVENTS.
Programme of Concerts for the Com
ing Season.

Last night the executive committee Of
the Music yerein announced the programme
for the winters work, The new singing So
ciety will give alternate concerts and
promenade concerts through the winter
varied with orchestral work by its own or
chestra. Special occasions are the enter
tainment on New Years eve, the grand bal
masque on Feb. g. and the anniversary ball
on Washington's birthday. Feb. % the an
niversary of the German House. The first
concert, to be given in the new hall in the
German House. where the other entertain
ments are to be, will occur Tuesday. Oct
8. 1t will be followed by promenade con-
cert Nov. il. a concert Dec 8. promenade
concert Jan. 10, 1859. concert Jan. q, PRONE
made concerts March and II. orchestral
concert March 81 and closing fest April o.
The society will undertake number of
important works during the season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

Pauls Church yesterday. An executive COM
mittee was appointed as follows: Revs r.
A. Goodwin, r. ". Hunter d. A. Lucas, o.
d. Fisher and l. Bicknell. Rev J. p. Cowan
was reelected secretary and treasurer. A
greeting came from Chaplain Christensen,
who is reported i'll with typhoid fever. 1t
was said there is no doubt as to his early
recovery. The association prayed for him.
Rev. f. E. Dewhurst read a paper on the
Struggle Of the Prophets" He described
them as being the stormy petrels of the
worlds history"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
At THE VANDALIA BRIDGE.
Frank Quincy, of Cincinnati, Struck
by Train.

Frank Quincy. thirty-one years old, whose
home is at us East Eighth street, Cincin-
natl, was struck by a train last night while
attempting to walk across the vandalia
bridge over White river. Quincy was about
to step on the bridge when the train struck
him and knocked him from the track. He
was taken to the City Hospital where it
was found that he was seriously bruised
and that three of his ribs were broken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
Lawyer cIark Sentenced.

HUTCHINSON. Kan, Oct. 5.-Judgs
simpson has sentenced Lawyer Clark TO five
years hard labor in the penitentiary for
completely in the murder of w. c. Boyd
over month ago. Before receiving his
sentence which was the highest that could
he imposed for the crime Clark maize 4
long speech TO the judge. 1t was striking
scene, the gray-haired defendant pleading
for leniency from the Judge before whom he
had but recently been prneticing. 4 week
ago verdict OF manslaughter in the second
degree had been rendered. MIS-. A. Il. Pos
tlewaite. charged with being an accomplish
in the murder, and her son, Who has con-
fessed to the killing, are yet 20 be tried.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

d. NJ Geeting, superintendent OF public
instruction, is planning general observance
of Arbor day, Oct. %, by the public schools
of the State. Governor Mount Is interested
in the subject, and has issued q proclama-
ton requesting the pupils to plant trees aud
see that the premises about schoolhouseS
are made as attractive as possible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
Jack Haverly,s Minstrel..

NEW YORK, Oct 3.-Col. Jack Haverly,
who made a reputation as manager of
minstrelsy number of years ago. returned
to the amusement field tonight as the man.
ager of a minstrel company. He and his
company had a crowded house in the Four
teenth-street Theater. Colonel Haverly
and theatrical friends in the South and West
congratulating him on his return to the
theatrical field.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04
Goodwin in ..Nathan HaIe.v

CINCINNATI, Oct. 3.--N. C: Goodwin and
Maxine Elliott opened the season at the Grand
tonight with Clyde Fitchs new romantic COM
edy, Nathan Hale" before a very large and
enthusiastic audience. Nathan Hale is a play
dealing with the days of 1776 and the action is
filled with stirring episodes of love and senti-
ment combined Mr.. Goodwin and Maxine Elliott
both made decided hits. Mr.. Goodwin was called
before the curtain several times and at the close
for a speech.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

CLEVELAND, O., Oct S.-Manager
Hartz. of the Euclid-avenue Opera House,
believes he has demonstrated the superiority
of newspaper advertising over all other
forms. Last week he decided to abandon
all advertising by means of billboard post
the newspapers entirely. The only posters
shown We're those at the entrance to the
theater The result of the experiment was
gratifying. Tonight Julia Marlowe began
a weeks engagement and the house was sold
out it was said, before the performance be-
gan. Mr.. Hartz has decided to put up no
more DOSterS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-04

Rev. p. F. Walker, evangelist, who has
been preaching to the people of the Sixth
Presbyterian Church for the past ten days.
has consented TO remain with them an
other week. Services will be held twice
daily throughout the week, at 2:30 and 7.3O
D. m. To-day they will hold an "alI-day
meeting with four services at Sunrise
10 q. M, 2:30 and 7:3O p. m. Mr. Walker is
an evangelist but is nothing of a sensations
alist He INDUCES ia no clap-trap methods.