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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
Porch and
Lawn Furniture
"Ye Old Hickory"

An opportunity to furnish your porch
with the --latest, - and note the prices:
Porch Rockers, s5c, csc, $1.os, $2.os.
Porch Settees, $500, $3.50, $3.50,
$3.50.
Special for o-morrow-Odds aud
Ends Id Rockers. Just the thing for
present, only about so left $3.50, $500,
81. 80 Rockers, (polished wood or leather
seats). sale price, S2.9S.
500, $3.50 and $500 Rockers, some
upholstered, others polished wood seats,
choiCeiy inlaid backs, sale price, $4.95.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
Merchants
Association
Of indianapolis
If their total purchases from the
undersigned amount to SIS or more.

Au1t s. Archibald,
l.. S. Ayres & Co.,
Badger Furniture CO.,
The Bowen Merrill Co.,
BrOSnan Bros,
The Vim. H. Block Co.,
Bliss, Swain s. Co.,
The Original Eagle,
Albert Gall,
Vim. Haerle,
Paul Krauss,
Kahn Tailoring CO.,
The H. Lieber Co.,
Chas. Maghire,
VIM. T. Marcy,
Geo. j. Marott,
Chas. Mayer & Co.,
w. H. Messenger,
The New York Store,
Peoples Outfitting Co.,
The Star Store,
Saks s Company,
Sander s. Rocker,
The Se1ig Dry Goods Co.,
SCh1eiCher s Martens Co.,
The Taylor Carpet Co.,
HI. S. Tucker,
Clemens VOnnegnt,
julius 6. Walk S Son,
When Clothing Co.,
III. P. WassOn s Co.,
Worlds Fair,
Emil Wu1sChner s. Son.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
A Useless remembrance.


First Pedestrian-I tell you my opinion is
that bicycles would be a grand thing in
military work. But what puzzles me is
how the riders would carry their guns.
Second Pedestrian-They wouldn't need
any guns. Quick. Jump! There's one
bowl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
HOT WEATHER PROPOSITIONS

RefrigeratOrs-we handle the best
made, the New Iceberg. Our special
prices will enable you to buy one for less
than inferior makes are sold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
Seriously injured
JOHN S. PIPER,
FRANK HALSE,
Carl, pORTEP

The explosion occurred about / O'clock
The plant has been running only about
three days, and was about to begin work on
a government order for 80 100000 cartridges
The officers of the company have been I'M
able to determine the cause of the explo-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
POWDER MILL In ATOMS.
New Plant, with Big Government Con-
tract, DestrOyed-OneK Killed.

HAMMOND, Ind, May M.-Three thou
sand pounds of powder at the plant of the
Economical Smokeless Powder Company,
about four and half miles from here, blew
up this afternoon, killing one man, injuring
three others and demolishing the building
in which was located the mixing rooms.
The dead:
ARTHUR e. BOOTH. of Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
In DINING ROOM FURNITURE

You will find by far the largest and best
stock in the State, in fact, the stock is too
large and cut prices will rule this week.
For example:
quartered Oak Sideboard, swell front,
large bevel mirror, bargain at $500,
sale price $3.50. Others in proportion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-22
We Pay
Your Fare

All persons coming to Indianapo-
lis, from any point in Indiana. on
the half.fare railroad tickets that
will be on sale MAY 10, II, Is and
l9, and MAY "a and Is, will have
their railroad fare refunded by the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10

would be of greater value. But the ex-
solicitor general must not forget that
what Great Britain needs more than
anything else considering the vastness
and the isloation of her possessions, is
the aid Of sea power that will make
her mistress of the seas against the
efforts of any combination of powers.
True France has an immense navy but
it is pretty generally understood to be
ineffective, and an alliance with France
would mean more to that country than
TO Great Britain. There are a number
Of French chestnuts in the fire that are
likely to remain for some time unless
the republic can get some one to pull
them out for her. An alliance with
either Germany or Russia would not
amount to much on sea and little on
land unless perhaps Great Britain and
the car could come to some more
favorable terms with regard to China.
But Sir Edward need not be alarmed
there is no mad rush for such an al
lance on the part Of Americans. While
the people of this country appreciated
Great Britain's moral support in the
recent war and the many friendly ex-
pressions made, a majority of them still
believe that both nations are better off
as they are without an alliance that
would entangle one or the other, or
both, but that both should work to the
promotion of civilization and peace
throughout the world. Therein lies their
best service to themselves and man
kind.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
. TWO POST OFFICES.
Station A Offers All the Facilities of the
Central Offcs.

Central Offics.
After many vicissitudes and through
the untiring efforts of Postmaster
Greene, Station A has at last been To-
Gated at 81 Main street. To all in
tents and purposes, the station is a
full-fedged post office, and' Worcester
is the fortunate possessor of two offices
located within mile of each other.
BY a recent decree of the department,
the station, which has been located at
40 Main street, has been relocated just
across Bangs court, in the spacious
store owned by G. Henry Whitcomb
BY the terms of the contract made by
him with the government, Mr.. Whit
comb agreed to lease to the govern
ment for term of Eve years, COM
pletely furnished office. Everything is
now in shape, and a majority of the
fixtures, including lock boxes. carriers
tables and desks, are new, so that the
office presents a handsome appearance.
The arrangement of the station is adj
mirably adapted to facilitate postal
business. A large yestibule is provided
for the use of the public, at the rear
of which are the-boxes and windows
for the sale of stamps; money orders
and the registry of letters and pack
ages.
The interior is arranged for the con-
venience of the carriers and clerks.
Running the entire length of the room,
some go feet deep. are the mailing and
sorting tables, while on the opposite
side are neat lockers for the use of the
carriers. The central portion is util-
lied as a pouch-stand. where mail for
all sections of the country is made up,
a d f-nr e n .
trains.
Two large vaults are provided, in
which are kept an immense supply of
stamps and other supplies. The walls
are finished in white, and as the build
ing has q large number of windows,
q good light is afforded.
Station A, as it is known today, has
had an eventful history. AS early as
1892, an office for the sale of stamps
only was established at Lincoln square.
At this time it was located in the store
of A. w. Barber, at Z Main street. 1t
remained here about a year when it
was removed to the drug store of D.
b. Williams, at 16 Lincoln square, but
was here only a short time. The next
move was to Henry Dennis Sons fur
nishing store,
In April, 1896, it was established at
40 Main street. Sept. l. 1897, it was
nldCe Iuil SldIlOn, Will SlA carriers.
In February Of the present year, six
additional carriers We're added to the
equipment, and on July LIST an interna-
tional money order service was estab-
lished. so that it is now doing all the
business done at the main office.
John J. Whittier, who has been clerk
in-charge for two years has been pro-
NOTED to the position Of superintend-
ent. and has full charge Of the sta
tiOO
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
REPuBLIcANS MuSr YorE.

Chairman Babcock of the republican
congressional committee in an inter
view With a representative of the
Albany Journal, calls attention to the
danger of listlessness on the part of re-
publican voters in the next election,
and the possibility that such listless-
ness may result in the election of a
sufficient number of democrats to give
the free silverites a chance to organ
lie the house. Mr. Babccck calls at
tention to the fact that the republican
majority in the present house is only
so and that many of the representa-
tives were elected by plurality of 500
or less and that If the democrats elect
% new men they can organize the
house. He believes that the senate will
be republican all right, but he is dis
tressed over the possibility that the
complexion of the house may be
changed.
Some may criticise Mr.. Babcock for
showing fear on the eve of battle, but
on the other hand majority of peo-
pie will commend him for stating the
matter plainly, and calling attention
to the danger. The oesetting sin of the
republican party has been over-conf1-
! dence in many instances. Too much
reliance has been placed IN the conf
dence that the people would appreciate
the many good deeds of the party and
| vote for the continuance of that party
in power. People do rot at that way
usually They need to be kept with
toes to the mark all the time. There
must be no let up all along the line.
Every republican voter must go to the
| polls to support a republican admins
tration and republican policy. 1t is
| especially necessary just now that the
president should have a congress in
full sympathy with him. else the plans
that he has formulated and the ideas
that he has already promulgated win
go for naught. 1t is one of the most
trying situations that have ever con-
fronted the party, and republicans
should see that the situation is met
and disposed of as 1t should be. Let
every republican go to the polls and
shoot straight
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10

ring, three pearls in setting; bar
breastpin with single pearl set in cen-
tire; pearl ear drops lady's gold watch,
hunter case, Elgin movement; ladys
watch chain, charm set with pearls;
heavy plain gold ring; stick pin set
with garnets and pearls, stick pin in
form of a fly, enamel and pearls; stick
pin with moon stone setting; circle Of
Rhine stones pinned to a knot Of black
velvet; one gold sleeve button marked
with old English &C.; two chased gold
studs; cameo breastpin; two IS gold
pieces; oval-shaped, alligator skin
purse, oxidized-silver clasp, containing
three 81 bills and about so cents in
change; purse containing 81 in change.
Another break was reported to the po-
lice yesterday afternoon, but whether
there is any connection between the
two or not has not developed This at
tempt was made at the home of John
A. VIM, Pitt street. Some time be-
tween IL and l o'clock Sunday morning
the occupants of the house heard
sound as though some one had run
against chair and the next minute
retreating footsteps were plainly heard.
1t was found a rear window had been
pried open, marks on the side of the
house and window still showing where
the intruder made his entrance. Moth
ing further than slice of bread, which
was left on the dining-room table, was
missed.
There is colony of tramps who make
their headquarters each summer in
the rear of the Worcester wire mill, and
it is thought that perhaps some of
them had q hand in the job. A young
man who lives in the house was stopped
early in the evening by two men,
thought to be tramps, who asked him
for money.
This makes the fourth break of a mys-
terious nature that has taken place in
the city within few weeks.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
MODERN PIRACY.
A German Vessel Captured by Mara
caibo Sea Robbers.
(From the Philadelphia Record)

(From the Philadelphia Record.)
Most people would laugh or look wise
when one suggested piracy in these lat
ter days of the nineteenth century, but
this fact is attested by Consul Plum
acher, at Maracaibo. He states that on
June 10 the German bark Hedwig left
the port of Maracaibo for. Mexico.
Later in the same day she encountered
heaVy SQUALLS, and, as she was in bal
last, drifted toward the Goajira coast
ana came on the shoals of the old en-
trance to Maracaibo, the Parjana,
about twelve miles from Fort San Car
los. The next day she was surrounded
by Indians, under charge of Rudecindo
Gonzales. a half-breed, known as
"Cachimbo."
The captain Of the Hedwig was not
allowed to go to the fort for assistance,
but was driven, together with his crew,
out of the vessel by force. They walked
70 the town of Sinamaica, a few miles
from Parjana, and hired boat to con
Yey them to Maracaibo, where they
made their declaration before the Ger
man consul.
The consul states that this is to his
personal knowledge, the fourth case of
piracy committed on large foreign sail
ing vessels close to Fort San Carlos.
None OF the vessels had a gun or rifle
on. board. Had the master of the He'd
wig been provided with a signal gun
or firearms, he coulG have easily kept
ms vessel until relief was sent from
Fort San Carlos, the authorities in
charge of which had not the slightest
knowledge of what was occurring close
to them
The consul believes that il would be
prudent for sailing vessels bound for
this port to be provided with breeeh-
loading rifles and ammunition, as we'll
as with a signal gun. From the deck of
vessel, protected by the woodwork OF
the railing, crew should be able to
withstand assaults until assistance
could be rendered
IT should be noted that sailing vessels
carrying arms should manifest the
same and have them duly sworn before
the Venezuela consul otherwise they
will be considered contraband by the
custom house authorities and confis-
Gated. The vessel will also be subject
to heavy fine
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10

Sir Edward Clarke, formerly solicitor
general, makes it plain that the British
sentiment in favor of an Anglo-Ameri-
can alliance is not wholly unanimous
and raises his voice in protest against
it. He says that while he would advise
the mother. country to cultivate the
most friendly relations with the nation
across the seas, he is of opinion that an
alliance with France. Germany or Rus
STA would be of much more value. In
a way he is right. The most Immediate
cause Of trouble to Great Britain is con-
tinental disturbance when armies
rather than navies win be needed. and
for this reason a European alliance
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
ZION CHURCH.
The Fiftieth Anniversary
Celebration Begins.

The congregation of Zion A. M. e.
Church on Exchange street is celebrat-
ing the semi centennial OF the founda-
ton of the church. Fifty years ago
the spot now occupied by Zion Church
was used by Trinity Church, but in the
great fire which swept over Worcester
the building was destroyed. Fourteen
months later the Zion congregation
was formed and struggled through the
period of sectional strife which fol-
lowed. 1t is hoped in the near future
that 1t will be possible to build a new
church on more modern lines.
The series of services opened yester-
day morning with a sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. L. H. Taylor, who spoke on
Christ, who is our life AT O'Clock
a platform meeting was held and ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. Mr..
| Sanderson and by Rev. Mr. Taylor.
Rev. Mr. Sanderson spoke OF the
changes through which the country has
passed in the last half century, OF the
improvement in the conditions of the
colored race and of it's peculiar adap-
tation to mission work in Africa.
At o'clock the Junior League meet
| ing was led by Miss Ida Leftridge.
Mary Anderson, one of the Oldest MEM
bers of Zion Church, said few words
| to the children. A duet was sung by
Miss Ida Leftridgs and Miss Shannon,
and trio by Misses Hattie and Geor-
gle Shannon and Miss Bell. Mrs. Shan
| non, superintendent of the Junior
League had charge OF the service.
The meeting of the Young Peoples
Society Of Christian Endeavor was held
at o'clock Ralph E. Porter, president
| of the society made Il few remarks on
patriotism, which was the topic of the
evening. Mr.. Gary and Rev. L. n.
| Taylor each said few words and ar
ter the congregation singing, MY
country, tbs of thee" Chap W. WOOD
was introduced by Rev. Mr.. Taylor. AS
Mr.. Wood rose from his seat he was
given the "Chatauqua salute" instead
of applause patriotism" was the sub
| ject Of Mr.. Woods address, and among
other things he said:
Patriotism is the manifestation OF
deep seated principle. 1t is not q
principle in itself, but manifestation
of loyalty; of loyalty to a principle.
| Loyalty to country signifies love OF
country which means love OF the peo-
| pie who make the country. 1 love thy
rocks and rills' means that we love
them on account of the voices we hear
| in them Men are not tie only pa
who sent their sons and husbands
away with a smile and tear are just
as patriotic as the men who carry the
| flag to the front. But one other ban
ner prompts such patriotism or de-
mands such loyalty, and that is the
banner of the Prince of Peace.
If men will lay down their lives for
| their country, what should they not
sacrifice for the great principle which
has for it's interest all mankind. A
| loyalty to this principle engenders
| loyalty to the other A man who loves
| God must love his country"
| The services will be continued
throughout the next two weeks. Or
Tuesday the week of prayer begins
| On the 18th will be held the Christian
Endeavor entertainment. On the 18Th
Zion League will have charge and the
entertainment of the Sunday schoo
will conclude the services.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
HOLY CROSS ELECTIONS.

The Reading Room Association of
Holy Cross College has reorganlzed
with these officers: President Francis
Murray Monahan, 90, Hartford, Conn. !;
vice president. Patrick j. Durkin, 90.
Scranton, Pa; secretary, w. j. Fox,
90, Waterbury, Conn; treasurer, j. E.
Brennan, '02. Waterbury, Conn: cen
sors, j. Kearnan, OF. Bridgeport, Conn. !;
NJ. j. Flaherty, 90, North Adams, Mass.
The Billiard Association has taken
possession of its renovated quarters.
and these officials win have charge
President, John E. McTigue, 90, Great
harrington. treasurer e. Bourke Cor
coran, 90, New York; secretary, Henry
]. Batters, 90. Waterbury. Conn: cen
sors. John Il. Conner, 90, Pittsfield;
John J. Griffin. '02. Waltham; John p.
Hussey, OF. Providence. r. l.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
VOLUNTEERS HoNoRED.
Privates Israel and Gilman Given Medals
by Admirers,

An entertainment in honor of Pri-
vate Louis B. Gilman of Co. G and
Private Simon Israel of Co. A, I'd Mas
sachusetts regiment, was given under
the auspices of the Maccabees and the
Hebrew Debating Society, last night,
at Horticultural Hall The program,
every number of which was enjoyed
by the large audience present, was as
follows: Address of welcome, J. j.
Damn; piano solo, Sadie Godinski; ad-
dress, Samuel I. Goldstein; song, THE
everlasting day" John F. Monroe; ad-
dress, Simon T. Friedman; cornet solo.
F. w. Chaff1n; quartet 1.-THE soldier S
farewell" Belmont Male Quartet; ad-
dress, Col. E. J. Russell; selection, Bel
mont Male Quartet Independence
bell" Belle Hillman; "Mazurkade con-
cert" George Raymond Matthews; ad-
dress, Jacob L. Cooling; piano solo.
Louis Feingold; song, For l want to
be a soldier Misses Annie Shulinski.
Minnie f. Gordon, Anna L. Lipschitz
and Edith Lpschitz; presentation of
gifts to Privates Israel and Gilman.
by Chairman ]. j. Damn; Star span
gled banner" chorus.
Private Israel thanked the donors
for himself and Private Gilman, who
is at present Ill at the hospital
The gifts are medals consisting of a
circle and crossed guns, suitably in
scribed. hanging from a bar bearing
the name Of the recipient, his company
and regiment.
The following ushers served during
the evening: Israel Lubzinski, chief;
Morris Cohen, Samuel Kumn, Samuel
Edinburgh. Max Grudberg, Nathan
Levenson and Louis Shulinski.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
PILGRIM CHURCH DEeT.
Rev. Or. Lewis Has Secured Pledges
Amounting 10 Over $4,000.


At the morning service at Pilgrim
Church, yesterday. Rev. DR.. Alexander
Lewis announced to the congregation
the result of his second weeks canvass
in the effort to cancel the church debt
During the past week, Rev. DR.. Lewis
made so calls, 3S different families
pledging with total of Sc persons, as
follows:
Seven pledges of $3.50, s4s.SO; l of SIG;
Of $3.50, $14040; l of s23.40; l Of $25;
1 Of 500 2 of sS1 20, S62.40; II of $50,
1868: of 1850; 2 of $50, 500; of SCI 49,
of $7s, s156; l of 300; of S1O920; Of
Sill; of $50; 2 of 1885, $312; l of $1S7;
of 5000; 1 Of 1924 of $500; 1 Of $500
of $500, making a total for the sec
ond week of s507560. The first week s
pledges amounted to $6163.20, making
the total S11,23SS0 The triangle
pledge" of S11. 29S.S0 makes the grand
total $22,477.60. An additional $1,000 has
been pledged on condition of his get
ting half of the total Indebtedness
pledged.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
JOHN STREET BApT1sTs.

The harvest rally at the John Street
Baptist Church was continued yester-
day, the church being crowded at both
afternoon and evening services. At
the morning service Rev. William
Herod preached. taking for his sub
ject, Sow in the morning" In the
afternoon Rev. William n. Warwick
of Philadelphia spoke upon Giving. -
and at the evening service Rev. Will
liam Herod again spoke on leading a
Christian life in this world and the in
tiuence of example.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
a SOLDIERS FUNERAL.
Private Maurice P. Mccarthy Buried
at st. Johns Cemetery.

A military funeral witnessed by sew
eral thousand people was accorded the
body of Private Maurice P. Mccarthy
Of the It'll United States heavy artillery,
who died at Fort Totten Willett's
Point, New York, last week The body
arrived Friday and was carried to the
residence of his family at 270 Mllbury
street. AT o'clock yesterday the body
was met at the house by a guard of
honor from the Emmett recruits in COM
mand of Sergt, J. ]. Corliss as follows
T. j. Hurley, Lawrence O'Sullivan.
Charles F. Rice, James Carberry, Thos.
f. Kelliher, Thos. Foley, James Carey,
stephen Haggerty, Eugene Murphy, C.
A. Hines and James Halpin. bugler.
AT 2.30 o'clock public services were
held at the Sacred Heart Church, Rev.
William E. Foley officiating. The body
was preceded into the church by two
of the Emmett recruits as escort. The
procession for st. Johns cemetery was
then reformed, headed by the White
House Drum Corps There was a vast
throng at the grave, where the last
rites We're administered by Rev FIR.
Foley. followed by bugle call and d
salute of three volleys by the guard.
There was a proflise display of flowers
from relatives friends and members of
X Co., It'll regiment, United States
heavy artillery. The pail bearers were
Edwin G. Burke, Patrick Henry, Thos.
F. Monahan, Michael J. O'Sullivan.
Charles Harrington and Maurice p.
Fitzgerald.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
DEATH OF JAMES sHEEHAN.

James Sheehan, an old respected
resident Of the north end died Sunday
evening. His death resulted from a
paralytic shock with which he was
taken a few days ago. Besides his
wife, he leaves one son, James F.. the
well known grocer at II North street,
and three daughters, Mrs. Richard
Walsh, Mary L. and Katie M. Sheehan.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been made, but 1t is probable that the
services will be held Wednesday morn
ing, at the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, where the deceased had
worshipped for wears
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-10
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT

John Johnson, a Finn, so years old,
was arrested about 2.30 o'clock yester-
day morning, on suspicion of having
stabbed a fellow countryman named
Matson. Matson. who is in the City
Hospital, refuses to make complaint
and denies being able to identify his
assailant. The arrest was made by
Officers Mason and Ames, who located
Johnson by the meagre description CIV
en- by those who witnessed the as
saIlt