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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-15

trumpeters and the 'continentalss' The Spirit OF
56 and Yankee Doodle followed Then was wit
old patriot drummer and another soldier awak-
ened all the spirit OF enthusiasm in the audience
The British Grenadiers followed In national colors
and the chorus sang God Save the Queen This
met hearty response frcm many present The
German infantry, with the spng' ne Macnt am
the German element present. Mr. Basn .retson
the baritone, rendered The Marseillaise, while
the French zouaves marched across the stage.
Der wasserfall' by the Graus Tyrolean trio,
was called on for an encore A company of High
landers marched down the middle aisle and on to
the stage. The audience remembered the Gordon
Highlanders and cheered.
But when the United states infantry, COM
manded by Lieut. Z. H. McFall. marched on to
the stage the people gave free vent 70 ther feel
lance. Inc marines followed. dressed in white
and marched TO the tune Of The Stars and Stripes
Eorexer; The applause was deat Zen line star
gramme. The flags OF every nation waved over
the whole and the chorus waved the emblem Of
"Gayest Manhattan" which will hold the stage
at English's Monday and Tuesday, with special
matinee Tuesday. is said to be the Roster &c
Bal extravaganza burlesque complete as it was
given at the well-known New York music hall
last season and which afterwards ran throughout
the summer at a seashore resort. In addition to
the list of comedians and vaudeville performers
as principals in the leading roles, the company
carries chorus to reproduce the musical num-
bers, marches and dances as they were given in
the East.
Archie Mckenzie, formerly Fanny Davenport's
manager, arrived here yesterday to look after
the affairs Of the Baggetto Italian Opera Com
pauy. that comes to EngAsh's Friday and Satur-
day OF next week. The reception which the COM
pany had in Cincinnati last week and its sweep
ing success in Chicago this week has greatly in
terested music lovers in the coming engagement
Interest is also enhanced by the fact that the
Pucinnis la Boheme" will be the opening bill
heBe, furnishing a musical novelty in the grand
opera line which this city seldom has the oppor-
tunity TO enjoy.
The last week Of burlesque for some time at the
Empire is now being given by the Manhattan
Club company, Manager Zimmermans benefit is
announced for Monday night.
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The Iron Chancellor bends.

London Mail.
Bismarck has been so long i'm the position
of asking and not answering questions that
in his old age he is apt to get Impatient
whenever his physician displays the inquisi-
tiveness necessary to his profession.
Once the prince is said TO have exclaimed,
What on earth are you driving at, doc
tor?" but the doctor, being no less firm and
blunt than his patient. replied II am at
your orders. prince but If you wish TO be-
treated without being questioned you had
better send for the veterinary surgeon, who
is accustomed TO physic i'm that way"
The prince has had many doctors in his
time but none ever succeeded I'm managing
the Iron Chancellor so well as the present
one. Indeed. the prince once said: The
difference between him and my former doc
tors lies in that l treated them, while he
treats me"
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IA Indianannlis Iollrnal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind. April 14.-Miss Bertha
Foote, a pretty girl of sixteen, was in
dicted by the grand jury to-day, on the
charge of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. but Judge Rooms released the girl
on her good behavior, after she had pleaded
guilty. Her parents. highly respected peo-
pie, moved from Munce to New Castle a
year ago Before this time the family was
prominent in Westminster Chapel, sub
urban Presbyterian Church. 1t was learned
yesterday that the girl has been coming to
Muncie since her departure and circulating
a petition soliciting subscriptions for the
church, appropriating the money to her
own use. 1T is estimated that she has col
lected more than a hundred dollars. She
simply cried and stated that she spent the
money for clothes, candy, peanuts and ice
good time.
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Runs from wells...... LAG. $3.50
Other receipts. ........ 233. 9SS 80
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Indiana and Ohio Oil stock.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MONTPELIER. Ind, April 1.-THE ship
ments of oil from the Indiana and Ohio
fields for the month of March show a great
improvement over any of the months for the
past eighteen. The average shipments per
day from the two fields for March
amounted to 1906 barrels, while the runs
foT the same period were only 47645 barrels.
on Jan. 1, 1897. the stocks of Ohio and Indi-
ana oil amounted to %, ia 323 barrels and on
Dec. 81 OF the same year they had declined
10 %, TO-, 779 barrels. On March 81 the stocks
had dwindled to 2OsS5, 40 barrels, or a de-
crease in the stocks for fifteen months of
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Democratic Ring Turned Down.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, April 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis met tonight to nominated city
ticket. The ring made desperate effort to
control the convention, but was badly
beaten. The city committee made the be-
fore unheard-of move of recommending a
ticket and attempted to push it through
and a stormy scene ensued and the commit
tee was forced to receive other nominations
The managers did not give up, however, and
after tellers were appointed motion was
made that they retire and count the votes
for mayor There was a loud protest and
the motion was defeated and the vote was
counted in the presence of the crowd. One
leading Democrat in a speech declared that
no more behind the scene counts" would be
tolerated here. Every man named by the
committee was defeated. The following
were the nominees: George Clemmer for
mayor; Edward Bailey. clerk; James Bald
guson and Ben Ransdel, councilmen.
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Total ....'.................... lilo, 1884 50
Refined OILS
THE WHITE CAP CASE.
Attorney General Ketcham Helping
in the Trial at Bloomington.

IN the IF1al at Bloomington
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, April 14.-The trial
of nine citizens, charged with whitecapping,
commenced to-day with the greatest of in
terest on the part of residents Of this coun-
ty. Hundreds of people from the country
crowded the courtroom until it was almost
impossible to get through. Judge Martin
had ordered a special venire of fifty men
for jurors. The case was called at o'clock
and the jury was selected in two hours.
Deputy Prosecutor Miller made the open
ing statement and the taking of evidence
began this afternoon. The case is being
pushed rapidly, court continuing in session
tonight. Attorney General Ketcham is as
sisting Prosecutor Soaring in conducting
the examinations. Although making a strong
contest the evidence is not as strong as
anticipated. Benjamin Switzerland. one of
the best witnesses, could not be found to
testify. 1t is expected the case will go to the
jury tomorrow night. The defendants are
all well-known farmers in the southeast
part of the county. They are William Sea-
ton, Eli Eadds. George Hartsock Oscar
Mitchell, John Mitchell, Everett Chambers,
Morris Lucas, Charles Bodkins and George
Palmer The whipping took place last Au-
gust and the defendants will attempt to
prove an alibi.
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20 East Washington St.

cackling, and when hen caclzles it is time
to get an egg. So an egg is expected
A majority of the newspapers assert to-
day that General Lee will not return to Ha-
Vana.
Midnight-The latest news from Spain and
the United States has produced a profound
impression Opinion here is more pessimis-
tic than ever before on the prospect of a
conflict Exchange values are going down.
The people are not at all confident as to the
future action of the United States. The
volunteers are increasing, the enlistment
proceeding with enthusiasts. The ports and
cities are continuing the work of fortifca-
ton, and General Pando will shortly in-
spect all the defenses of the island.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Ind, April 14-The first
annual meeting of the Henry County Fed
Grafton of Womans Clubs was held in this
city to-day. The attendance was quite large
A banquet was served at noon, after which
Mrs. Grace Julian Clark, of Irvington, adj
dressed the convention. Oficers for the
year were elected as follows: President
Mrs. Rose Pickering, Middletown; secretary,
Mrs. Josephine Mellett, New Castle; treas
urer, Mrs Emma Hedges. New Castle.
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Kempfer on Trial for His Life.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, April H.-Isaac N. Kemp
fer. who shot and killed his wife and in
f1icted flesh wound in his little daughters
arm, last October, was placed on trial to-
day. Kempfer and his wife had been sepa-
rated for several months prior to the trag-
edy and his wife was living with relatives
at Donaldsonville. On the day of the muir
der Kempfer entered the house and re-
quested her to live with him again. She re-
fused and he opened fire on her. Kempfer
attempted to escape. but was caught on his
way to the depot in this city. He denied his
identity, but his sister, who resides at In
dianapolis, arrived and identified him be-
fore the officers without knowing he was
attempting to deceive his captors. He has
weu-to-do relatives living at Lafayette and
Boston and they are aiding in his defense.
Able lawyers have been employed and they
are working desperately to save his life, on
the ground of insanity. this being the only
plea that could be put forth. The case prom
Uses to be d sensational and hard-fought
one. as the murdered woman's father has
secured splendid legal talent to aid in the
prosecution.
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Their Hindoo HOlinesses.
The Independent.

We familiar with the term ''his
Holiness only as applied to the Pope at
Rome. But we observe that the Vedanist
sects in India are appropriating the title
for their leaders. We have heard lately of
his Holiness, the Swami ViVekananda -
which will surprise those who knew him
here. Less known on this continent but
very distinguished and sacrosanct in their
own India, must be his Holiness Jagath-
guru Sri Sringeri Swami of Adj (originaD
Sankara Peetam," leader of the Smartha
Community; also "his Holiness SriDatha
Swami, of Sripatharoya Mutt represent
ing the Madhawa Community in Mysore,
who receive this honoritic title in the vcr-
nacular papers.
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Westminster Anniversary,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NORTH VERNON, Ind, April 1.-The
New Albany Presbytery is in session here
to celebrate the Observation-Disclosures
anniversary of the Westminster Standards
at the First Presbyterian Church. in this
city. Among the distinguished speakers
present are Hon. A. c. Voris, of Bedford
Hon. Thomas McDougaI, of Cincinnati
The latter delivered the principal address
tonight on THE Westminster Standards
and the Needs Of the Present Age"
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Oregon Rennhlicnns

ONTARIO. Ore, April 14.-The Republican
state convention nominated the following
ticket: For governor, r. r. Geer. of Marion
county; for justice Supreme Court, L. A.
Moore (renominated). The platform favors
the maintenance of the gold standard and
condemns the continued agitation for free
silver as calculated to jeopardize the pros
perity of the country" Regarding the Gu
ban question it declares that the admlnis-
tration is entitled to the confidence and sup
port of the entire country.
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LONDON. April 1.-THE aristocratic and solemn
clientele OF the ST. James Theater this evening
assembled. fully nerved to be shocked, at the
premiere of Mr.. Paul Potter's 1.-The Conquerors -
now running at the Empire Theater New York
The principal scene which kindled so fierce an
International controversy among the critics was
toned down TO the utmost mildness by Mr.. George
Alexander and Miss Julia Nelson. The reception
of tho play very cold. although the cast
notably Mr.. w. II. Vernon, Mr.. II. b. Irving
Miss Fay Davis and Miss Constance Collier, made
the most OF it. Patriotic Americans in the au-
dience Missed the Spanish dances.
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

On recommends ton of Postmaster Hess
Captain Wheat. former clerk in the In
dianapolis office; has been. reinstated, and
will be attached to the railway mail serv-
ice.
Mrs Josie Russell, living at No. 7O9 Har-
mon street. took an overdose of morphine
last night and was rescued by Drs. Weitz
and Thomas, of the dispensary force. She
was accustomed to taking the drug.
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TO SAVE THEIR CLAssMATE.
High-SchOOI Glass Donates Skin to BE
Grated ON Miss Tucker.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RUSSIAVILLE, Ind, April IA some
what remarkable incident occurred at the
village of New London, two miles north of
this city, yesterday Miss Fay Tucker, the
victim of her mothers awful deed of a few
weeks ago, III which she was horribly
burned and her mother burned to DEATH
has been bordering on the verge of the
grave ever since. and the surgeon, DR.. New
lin, who has her case in charge, has been
grating new skin to cover the burned part
of her body. Until to-day the members of
the family have been furnishing the precious
CRAFTS from their arms her uncle, Joseph
Tucker. having furnished about twenty
separate CRAFTS. Yesterday the entire class
of the New London High School, of which
Miss Tucker is u member, went in a body
to the home of their afflicted sehoolmate
and bravely barred their arms and submitted
to the surgeons knife for her benefit. The
class consists of fifteen healthy boys and
girls Of from fourteen to sixteen years of
age. While there is enough vitality left for
the CRAFTS to take root there are so many
other complications in the case to leave
but slight hope of a permanent recovery.
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American Charity sInndered.

LONDON, April 1.-THE Daily Chronicle
says: While no one doubts, OF course
American sympathy with the suffering Gu
bans, it is a little significant that, despite
the warlike feeling that now prevails, an
appeal made u couple of days after Christ
mas by President Mckinley for money, food
and clothing for the starving Cubans so
far has only produced $30,04S. The lord
mayor and a mansion house fund would do
better than that in as many days as the
Americans have had months"
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Twn NOW River stenmers.
Al 70 The 1nd,onapolis Journal

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, April 1.-Two
of the most beautiful steamers ever built
by Capt. Ed Howard are lying at his yards,
ready to leave, as soon as the water re-
cedes sufficiently to allow them to pass I'M
der the bridges They are the James Lee
and the Belle of the Bends. and were built
for the yeksburgt 6yor GSEssee nv Packet
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, April 1.-THE ap-
pointment of postmaster in this city was
practically settled this morning by the
ceipt of letter from Congressman Henry
L. Johnson, which stated that the name
of John Payne, ex-e0unty auditor. would
be presented. The fight for the appointment
has been between Payne and w. F.. Downs,
editor of the Times-News. and has been
conducted with considerable energy, with
out the slightest ill-feeIing or personality.
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Indinnn Obitnnry.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, April 14.-Mrs.
Sarah II. MauZy died this morning of old
age. She was born in this city eighty-five
Years ago, and has resided here ever since
Gould, Mrs. Mary Montgomery and John
Mauzy, all of this city. She was the grand
mother of Prosecutor H. c. Montgomery.
ANDERSON, Ind April 14.-Joseph
Males, age eighty-four, one of the best
known men in the county, died last night
of lung and heart trouble. He lived in this
county for forty-three years and in the
State since he was fifteen years old.
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interpretations.

The Model Radiator Company, Of Elwood,
was Incorporated yesterday with capital
stock of SIS 600.
The Royal Fraternal Union, of St Louis,
filed a copy of its articles OF association
preliminary to beginning business in the
State of Indiana.
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Henry vogt Arrested.

Detectives Dugan and Asche last night ar
rested Henry Vogt. who is charged with the
theft of a violin from the saloon Of Jacob
Crone on North Delaware street Vogt
pawned the instrument. it. is claimed, and
the pawn check was found in his pocket
when he was arrested.
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The OLD Nan Had Been There.

AtIdlIId ODlIsIILuLIUI.
A young man at college who had far over
drawn his account with the home folks as
q last resort wrote as follows
Father want a check for $50 In order
to join the military class, as j am going TO
enlist in the army as soon as hostilities are
declared"
To this letter the old man replied. briefly:
''Jim--I fit all through the war an wuz
wounded seven times without ever iinin'
any military class. Thar amt no art In IL.
All you got ter do is-shet your eyes pray
ter the Lord an pull the trigger"
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old Drug Firm Fails.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY, Ind, April 1.-THE
wholesale drug firm of C. l.. Hoover &
Sons made an assignment to-day. Assets,
$1,000; liabilities, $1,000. The firm had been
doing business since 1852 and was forced to
the wall by slow collections. None of the
creditors were preferred.
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Another Embarrassment.

washington star.
What. INQUIRED tne sunord tin spanish spanish
ities?"
THAT means that we are to cease fight
ing" replied another.
"But how can we? We aren't the ones
who have been doing the lighting"
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PRICE Cor BALTIMORE Plnxers.

BALTIMORE, April 14.-President Han
Ion, of the Baltimore Baseball Club, to-day
informed the players of his club that 81, 900
would be divided among them "a the end of
the season as II they car, captured the pennant.
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Eoura Dead in n Creelr.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HOLTON, Ind. April fisherman PART
low. a quarryman, residing near here. was
drowned last night while driving home with
a blind horse and cart. The body of Part
low and the dead horse were found in
creek under q bridge, about a mile and
half east Of his home. he was thirty years
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PEKING, April 1.-THE Emperor of
China has consented to treat Prince Henry
OF Prussia on a footing OF equality. His
Majesty has agreed TO return the princes
visit, and will sit at the same table with
him in the Summer Palace, where his Royal
HighneSS will be the guest of honor
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE. Ind, April 4.-J. W.
Mag & Sons Fort Wayne shoe house as
signed yesterday to William Boland. of An
derson. w. T. Durbin. of Anderson, is the
heaviest creditor, holding chattei mort
gage of $1,0O0 on stock. Liabilities, 1900;
assets, $1,000. The doors will not open I'M
I'll Mr.. Bolald arrives here to take charge
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0ENTTOT DR.. A. E. BUCHANAN
O0AI 4ANA s2.73 When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Park-"chimmie Fadden."


That amusing drama Of certain inter-
esting phases of New York life called
"Chimmie Fadden" attracted large audi
ence TO the Park Theater yesterday. CHM
mic Fadden, as every book-reader knows,
Is lad of the streets, queer of utterance.
quick Of wit, quantity philosophical and
very valiant in defense of the weak against
oppression. His youth is spent in the
sIums. but, despite the vice. poverty and
wickedness of his involuntary associates
he preserves his inherent honesty. The first
act of the play pictures the Bowery, alive
with the curious types to be met any day
en- that cosmopolitan thoroughfare. CHM
mics adventures begin here and before he
bows his exit with the plays final curtain
call. he has shown the audience his own
oid-fashioned mother, then moved into the
midst OF an old knickerbocker family with
Miss Fannie and the others, introduced his
steady the Duchess. sailed to select
summer spot on Long island presented his
cronies. furnished conglomerate enter
tainment in an out-and- out street scrap
with bullying thug, figured in a sensa-
tional burglary and participated i'm innum-
cradle other episodes variously diverting
There is little of everything in this play
There is plenty of comedy. love, hate, jeal-
ousy, revenge and all but tragedy. 1t is an
tdyl OF the slums-a reflex of low, middle
and high life in Il big city. Charles Grape
win is "Chimmie'' TO the life, and the other
well-known characters from Miss Fanny.
Frances Gale, to Mrs. Murphy are pict-
uresquely taken. Mr.. GrapeWin's songs and
specialties are good. his limitations of pool
playing and juggling especially so. Anna
Weber is an acceptable Duchess. "Chim-
niie Fadden'' will continue the rest of the
week and Blaney'S best farce-comedy, "A
Baggage Check" will be at the Park the
first half of next week.
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No Termination for the Rumor.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON, Ind, April lathe grand
jury handed in it's report this afternoon in
the case of Robert Etter and Charles West,
charged by rumor with the murder of Perry
St. Clair at Whitestown, on the night of
Sept. II, 1887. The jury finds III at there is
not particle of evidence on which to base
such a charge. and pronounces the rumor as
malicious and that 1t originated during the
campaign. Mr.. Etter demanded the investi-
cation to set all rumors at rest.