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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
LETTER FIVE YEARS OLD
Returned to Grand HOteI-One of the
Georgetown Collection.

The remarkable story of the discovery of
d garnet full of mail in the Georgetown
postofice of this State, which appeared in
yesterdays Journal, was forcibly brought
to the attention of the clerks at the Grand
Hotel last night by the arrival of a letter
which had been mailed Aug. "a. 1892. The
letter had been written by travelling man
on stationery that was used when Messrs.
Foor and Armendt ran the Grand Hotel. 1t
seems that when the postoffice inspector dis
covered the mail he had the most of the
the envelope bore the Grand Hotel stamp it
was returned there This letter was found
among mass of other mail matter that
had lain for years in a garnet, the entrance
to which had been nailed up. The postoftice
previous to two years ago was in charge
of a maiden lady in her hfties, who seemed
to have had a mania for collecting nearly
all the letters that came her way. She all
lowed nobody to come behind the partition
separating the Office from the public, and
it was only by force that Inspector Fletcher,
of the PoStoffice Department, was able to
investigate the office. He found the floor
padded with letters as thick cord wood,
over which the postmistress walked when
attending the wants of the public. There
were also barrels, boxes and articles of
wearing apparel full of mail matter 1t was
thought at the time that the inspector had
discovered the whole collection, but the re-
cent find of the present postmaster showed
that he did not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

will be so disastrous. that a reform in re-
ceiverships in general will be so unanimous
~ demanded that the federal government
will be compelled to appoint a separate
court to take charge of such matters
The receivers retaining the same Sc
crecy as prevailed In the days of Robert
Garrett and Mayer, the New York reorgani-
cation committee, headed by General Louis
Fitzgerald, has been unable TO get at many
of the books desired. No one can gain any
practical information from the receivers
unique reports, but the court is apparently
satisfied with them
The efforts to suppress financial facts
have not prevented one truth from becom-
ing known, and that is that during the past
fiscal year the several lines of the entire
Baltimore & Ohio system, from Staten
island to Cleveland, Chicago and Cincin-
natl, have all been operated at loss, save
the little Schuylkill East Side Railway,
which made profit of $50, $780, The total
deficiency was 1,1TS.1SS.
Leading business men of Baltimore, who
understand something of the affairs of the
wrecked railroad, freely declare that there
is but one remedy, foreclosure of the mort
cages and sale of the property. The bank
ing house of Hambleton & Co. does not
hesitate to advise foreclosure as the only
practicable course left"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

Mrs. Brown will be assisted in receiving
the guests by Rev. DR.. Ballard and wife,
ex-Judge and Mrs. p w. Bartholomew,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Cunningham. Mr.. and Mrs A. j.
Prahm, Mr.. and Mrs ]. p. Durham, Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. Beard, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
G.. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver, Mr. and
Mrs. F.. F. Mccrea; Mr.. and Mrs ]; H:
loves MISS susan M GREENWOOD Brown MISS
Josephine HARRISON and Miss Grace Cum
ningham.
The reception committee at the Boys
Club this afternoon and evening will be
Mrs. John M. Butler, Mrs T. c. Day, Mrs
E. F. Elder, Mrs. Aurelia Hale, Mrs r. o.
Hawkins; Mrs J. II; yajen, Mrs. j. H.
T. E. Mcintosh, Mrs. A. b. Gates, Mrs r.
w. Furnas, Mrs. w. A. Apologize, Mrs.
Chapman Williams, Mrs George Merritt
Mrs Emil Wulschner, Mrs A. ]. Beveridge,
Mrs. J. K. Sharpe, Mrs. John c. Dean, Mrs
j. B. Curtis, Mrs. NJ. V. McGilliard, Mrs. j.
r: Wilson. Mrs. ". F. Rawls, Mrs. R; W.
korbly, Mrs. Stella Lee, Mrs j. II. Baker
Mrs. J. A. Sutcliff, Mrs: j. G. Duncan. Mrs.
Herbert Collins. and Miss May Ship will
have charge of the coffee table
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

IN America of 1.-THE Countess valeske," the
English adaptation OF last seasons Berlin
success, The Tall Prussan,' by Rudolph
Spatz. Love and war are mingled in The
Countess ValeSke," in the proportion that
produces what is popularity known as ro-
mantle drama. The scenes are laid in Po-
land during Napoleon's campaign of 1907,
when he posed as the protector of the Poles.
All the action occurs on the eve of the bat
tie OF Friedland. The countess, imperson-
ated by Miss MarloWe, is in love with a
Prussian officer, and, although her patriot
ism rebels at assisting and protecting him,
she does so al the expense of her honor A
plot to murder Napoleon, who is quartered
at the castle of the countess for the night,
contributes several strong situations. Then,
apart from the main thread of heart inter-
est, there is another story, the principals
of which are permitted TO enjoy their love-
making without any of the stormy Incl
dents that make the experience of the
countess and her dashing Prussian any
thing but smooth. The play displayed Miss
Marlowe in a role entirely different from
anything she has before attempted, and it
may be said it was her proper sphere. She
was ably supported by Basset Roe and her
large company.
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Greater New YOrL's First Baby.
IL


There is a self satisfied looking youngster
In the Franklyn apartment house. No. GA
East Observation-Disclosures ifty-sixth street who
in the course of time may be hailed as
Greater New York Miller" for the rea-
son that his birthday was also that of the
greater. city. He is William Paul Miller
With the stroke of the deep-toned bell on
St. Matthew'S Church, few doors from his
house. announcing the birth of Greater New
York. DR.. William A. Goodale, who with the
stork. had been lowering about the Miller
household, said, with evident pleasure to the
waiting father: "The finest Of boys!'
The father, a well-to-do plumber, shook
hands with the doctor and the nurse and
himself and then, d new thought striking
him, he slapped his knee and cried: About
one second after midnight, Ell? Why, ours
Is the original first baby born in Greater
New York"
Other claimants for the honor were not
wanting. but an investigation of their claims
must result in William Paul Millers honor
Charles Rohmer, of No. 125 Amsterdam av-
enue, hailed an addition to his family at five
minutes after midnight. There was STAFF
ford baby, too, at No. 246 West Thirty-ninth
street. Brooklyn, which was born at two
minutes after midnight, and one of the
name of HARRISON, at No. IL West One-hun-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS street, born at the
same mintue. Closer yet by a minute is a
son born to James Clark, at No. $40 First
avenue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

woman herself to help herself No one else
can do it. She can help herself If she Will.
If woman will take proper care OF her
womanly self; If she will use the right rem
edy for weakness and disease of the organs
that bear the burdens of maternity, she
will soon be healthy, vigorous and amiab!e.
She will be able to help baby, instead OF
leaving baby to try and help her.
A wonderful remedy for weakness aud
disease of the organs that make wifehood
and motherhood possible IS found in DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It acts de
rectly on these organs. 1t makes them
strong and healthy. 1t has transformed
thousands of suffering, pain-rackcd women
into healthy, happy wives and mothers. II
allays Inflammation, soothes pain, ana
steadies and invigorates the nerves. IT pre-
pares for wifehood and motherhood 1t in
sures inherently healthy children. All
good druggists sell it. There is nothing
"just the same" or lust as good" The
druggist who tells you there is, is either
mistaken or dishonest.
Mrs. Joseph Simmons, of Eazelgseen, Grant
Co., Wis, writes: Enclosed find 81 cents in
postage stamps for which please send me the
Medical ADV Z. er' in cloth cover, have used
your DR.. Piercc's Favorite Prescription, and his
Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets and
have received great deal ofbeneht from them"
When story writer puts in doctor he is
always said TO Look wise" Over one
million people nave looked wise ana acted
wisely. They have bought DIR. Pierce'a
Common Sense Medical Adviser. OF these
wise folks, 68oooo of them paid 81. so a copy
for the book 1t was cheap at that. 1t is
book of 1908 pages, with 800 illustrations.
Think of that A medical book too. Every
body knows how expensive a medical edu-
cation is. Now there is great edition of
this book, that is being given away. You
pay the cost of mailing, that's all. You send
81 one-cent stamps for the book in strong
MANILA covers. If you desire a fine en-
bossed French cloth cover, send 81 one-cent
stamps Address, Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association, Buffalo. " Y,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
NOAH BANEY ARRESTED.
The Ex-COnvict Charged with Receiv-
ing stolen Goods.

For several days the police have been ac-
cumulating evidence preparatory to the ar
rest of Noah Baney, the sensationalist of
Hinshaw fame, on a charge of stealing lot
of hides. Last night Detectives Asch and
Dugan, Sergeant Hyland and Patrolmen
Hoffbauer and Milan went to Baney's
home, on Louisiana street near Alabama.
They surrounded the place and arrested
Baney his wife and Charles Madison. In
the room occupied by Baney and his wife
they found about hundred dollars worth
of groceries, several new horse blankets,
lot of canned goods and other articles. The
theft of these is charged to Madison, and
Baney and his wife are charged with receiv-
ing stolen goods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
FORECAST FOR TODAY.
Cloudy Weather and Possibly Light
Occasional Showers.

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for
the twenty-four hours ending II p. M, Jan.
11-Cloudy weather; possibly light occa-
sional showers on Tuesday
General Conditions Yesterday-High baro-
metric pressure prevailed except from the
Missouri valley southwark, where the pres
sure is low. The temperature fell in the
northern and rose in the southern portion.
showers occurred from the Ohio valley
southwark.
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-For Ohio
Threatening weather, with light rain Tues
day night; light northeasterly winds; colder
For Indiana and Threatening
weather and light rains east to northwest
winds.
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York Mail and Express

New York Mall ana Express.
The monthly transactions during the last
few months have averaged more than So, ESQ.,
0O0,000 varying few hundred million each
month. Recently young bank clerk came
down from some place up the State and was
SO fortunate as to securv employment in
the New York clearing house. 1t fell to his
tions, which he did and entered in the prop
er book. OF course, like every well-regu-
lated banking institution, the clearing house
has all its accounts so arranged that an
error is instantly detected, and that even
ing the books failed to balance by 500 O00,-
000. The new clerk had made a mistake in
adding one column of figures in his monthly
statement, and so large is this statement
ordinarily that an error of a hundred million
young man who distinguished himself by so
magnificent a blunder has gone back to
keep books in a country bank
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
Tub ercuIine Dairy Test.

r. A. Pearson, assistant chief of the dairy
division of the United States Department
of Agriculture. was in the city yesterday.
He made a call upon the state and local
Boards Of Health with a view of interest
ing them in the system of tubercuine test
ing that the government is at present pro-
noting. He said that Indianapolis was much
further advanced in the matter of securing
a pure milk supply for its inhabitants than
most of the other cities of the country and
he evinced great interest in the efforts now
being made by the city sanitarian in this
direction
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
A wheel Atrocitx.
Post

A theatrical man who. in his time has
conducted some of the most successful adj
vertising schemes of the age, tells me that
ton with an advertising device he bargained
for in Paris last summer 1t is a machine
on the bicycle order. Its tires are broad.
and have raised letters on them, or at least
the tire of one wheel has. Somewhere there
is attached to the machine an ink pad
which inks the raised letters every time the
wheel revolves and the mixed letters print
themselves on the asphalt pavement. They
are. of course, easily washed off by the next
sprinkling and sweeping. but in the mean
time they announce to the public the date
off, won't say what attraction s-arrival.
The theatrical man says the idea is the
can't believe that SO clever a scheme owes
its existence to chance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 10.-A circular from
the customs department dealing with trav-
elers' effects going into the Yukon valley
says: Wearing apparel, articles of per-
sonal adornment, toilet articles and SINH
lar personal effects of persons arriving in
Canada may be passed free, without duty,
of the customs tariff, but this provision
shall include only such articles as are ac-
tually accompanying the party or are
necessary and appropriate for the wearing
or use of such person for the immediate
purposes of the journey"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
CnndIes DoMn to SD Cents Each.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Jan. TO-
Nine men from Dawson City arrived here
to-day, bringing advices up to Dec. 9. All
say that, while provisions are scarce. there
will be no starvation. Provisions can still
be purchased for 81 to $3.50 per pound. Can
dies have been reduced from $1.25 to so cents
each. The trip out was made without spe-
cial incident, dog teams being used. The
coolest weather reported at Dawson thus
far was So degrees below zero.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
Meat PLENTY and Chean.

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 1O-Richard Nor
man, just from Dawson, throws new light
on the food situation there and also on the
general conditions and present necessities of
the camp. Meat, he says, is now a drug
and worth but 30 to 40 cents, chiefly because
large herds of moose and cariboo have lately
passed the district and have been saugh-
tered by wholesale, one hunting party bring
ing in as many as flfty-four
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
Empire-Pat Reilly.

Reilly & Woods big show opened at the
Empire yesterday afternoon, to stay all
week. There is no collection of war relics
in pink tights and blonde wigs, with fun
ny comedians" pursuing them with slap
sticks, but a straight vaudeville bill is
given of as high rank as any presented in
Indianapolis for many days. The leading
feature of the show is the acrobatic and
barrel jumping act of the Deonzo brothers.
whose work includes jumping blindfolded
in and out a series Of barrels set about
five feet apart jumping from the floor over
three barrels into another one set on
chair and thence farming somersault to
the floor, and a long list OF other feats
of the kind, which have not been attempted
before. at least in public. Frohel and Ruge
do a comical balancing act on the trapeze,
in which, instead of the ladder usually
used, they employ pole balanced across
the swinging trapeze The dance features
of the bill are especially good being rem
dered by Eulalie, very pretty and quite
skillful toe-daneer. in conjunction with the
three Sisters Fra1chonetti, in remarkably
graceful turn of acrobatic and toe-dancing
The three Lane sisters, We'll known here
also appear, and their work is received
with the usual cInmendation. Others of
the company are the following, who have
all been seen i'm indianapolis at various
times before: The Eldridges, one of the fun
NEST cOlOred teams on the road Pat Reilly
Bryan, in his own songs. and the three
Gardner brothers. i'm their musical act, in
PRODUCING little Dick Gardner IN baton Jug
Cling. This cake-walk of all nations, which
ends the show, is something new, and is
ss pretty a finish to a vaudeville bill as
has been seen at the Empire 1t also serves
TO introduce Pat Reilly's beauty in all it's
glory. The show is perfectly clean through
out. Kid Mccoy will begin a special en-
appear, at each performance for probably
three days.
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Local observations Monday.

Bar. Their. III. Wind. Weather. Pre-.
a. m. 1910 80 SO INVEST. Cloudy 0.09
7p. m 1912 40 81 N'east Cloudy. 600
Maximum temperature, AZ; minimum tenn
perature, 36.
Following is a comparative statement of
the temperature ard precipitation Jan. 10:
Temp. Pre-
Normal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ U.09
NlcdH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81 U.UJ
Departure from normal .......... *l6 600
Departure since JAM 1............ $50 1870
*Plus. c. e. r. WAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast Official.
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Henry irving Loses His Voice.

LONDON, Jan. 10-In the performance of
peter the Great at the Lyceum Theater
tonight, in consequence of Sir Henry Irv-
ings temporary loss of voice, his son, Lau-
renee Irving, the author of the play, APP
peared in the title role, which he handled in
capital style, though without rehearsal. He
vas vigorously applauded. 1t is expected
that Sir Henry will be able to reappear be-
from only a local affection of the vocal
chords
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11
Parl-Transoceanics and papinta.

Papinta's dancing was a revelation to the
immense audiences at the Park Theater yes
terday. Every floor was crowded and many
were turned away both afternoon and even
ing. Hopkins's TRANSFORMERS are exceed
ingly popular at the Park. Papinta's dane
ing was a pronounced feature. The ar
rangement of mirrors, the beautiful light
effects, the exqusitely blended colorng all
combine to furnish sight both novel and
delightful. The stage seems to be filled
with a dozen Papinta's with swirling skirts,
which take all sorts of fantastic flower
shapes and colors. 1t is doubtful if the
famous Loie Fuller ever did anything quite
so beautiful as the act furnished by Papinta,
who is handsome woman and a remark
ably graceful dancer as well. In the fire
dance the effect is that of big sheets of
flame which change from blue to red as
Papinta swings her draperies. She is re-
markably sklful in handling these drap-
cries and her various dances will not soon
be, forgotten. Next in point of merit and
popularity to Patinta's act is that of the
sketch entitled "A Bit of Real Life" Ar
thur Sidman ranks close to Denman Thomp-
son as an impersonator of the old Yankee
and the act is refreshing. 1t took the audi
ence yesterday and, though the Sidmans had
never before been seen here in it. they eS-
tablished themselves at once as favorites.
Genaro and Bailey do a clever turn, con-
sisting of coon songs. dances and a cake
walk. Win II. Fox does his "Paddywhiskie"
act, which is known here and always strikes
the audience in the right spot Morton and
ReVelle have some funny new sayings, and
Henry kessler sings u number of ballads.
Vinie De Witt. vocalist and cornet soloist,
furnished an excellent turn. The entire pro-
gramme is refined and of the sort that en-
tertains all classes of theater-goers 1t is
especially pleasing to women who are fond
of vaudeville shows, but who rarely ever
see one that is just to their taste for the
reason that so few of the bills offered are
free from Objectionable features. The
TRANSFORMERS give a performance that
is model in this respect and
they will probably do their usual heavy
weeks business at the Park. There is moth
ing but praise for the company. Papnta
alone is worth going to see. There will be
the usual matinee each day during the
weeks stay of this favorite company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

NEW YORK jan 10.-Juna Marlowe was
warmly received tonight and many times
called before the curtain at the Knicker-
booker Theater during the hrst presentation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

Philadelphia North American.
What was that noise up In your room
last evening""
That? oh, l was breaking the first Of
my New Years resolutions"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

Even baby nm
derstands that Il
is not right that
mother should be
always sickly.
nervous, FIRE full
and cross. Baby
wonders what is
the matter. Baby
would willingly
help if he could.
II lies with the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-11

has not been overpraised. In it the Bos-
tonians have an opera good for several sea-
sons They have presented nothing more
attractive in costumes and scenery, while
the new material in the organization is of
the best. William Philip has the leading
tenor role. the only straight part, and sings
it well. That fine old comic opera singer,
ton. The Serenade' will be repeated to-
night at the closing performance of the en-
gagement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-20
THE PARAGTAYAE PRECEDENT.

An incident presenting nj once some naral-
les and some contrasts 10 tho present cuban
question Is 10 he found In the history or the
United States relations with Paraguay. IL &C.
Cured during the Administrations OF the last
two Democratic Presidents before Mr.. Glove
land, and Is thus within the recollection Of men
now living.
Increasing unfricndlIncss was manifested by
the Paraguayan Government toward tho United
States during 1891 Upon frivolous and In
sulting pretcxts it refused 10 ratlfy treaty or
friendship. commerce and navigation which the
United States had negotiated with H. and when
had been ratified by the Senate Mt Washington.
II seized and appropriated the property or
American citizens in Paraguay arbitrarily and
in a most oppressive manner. At last, by order
OF the Paraguayan President. n lnited States
ship visiting Paraguayan waters on friendly
Grand was fired upon and n member OF her
crew was killed Assurcdly this was an intol-
cradle outrage for which the honor OF the Ma
ton demanded full redress II was practically
an act Of war against this country. Yet there
was no mad rush for reprisals and revenge.
President Pierce RENTED the case TO his she
cessor and 1t was not until nearly three years
after the firing upon the ship that the matter
was reported 10 Congress and steps taken 10
secure PREPARATION. President Buchanan then
laid the facts before Congress. and said he
would make n demand for redress in n firm
but conciliatory manner. But he added that he
thought such demand would have more weight
II he were authorized to resort TO forcible means
In case peaceful ones did not avail TO secure
settlement. There was no war furry In Con-
grcss There was no hasty action But about
six months after the receipt Of tho Presidents
message Joint resolution was adopted author
izlng the President to employ such measures
and to use such force might in his Judg-
ment be necessary and advisable for the adj
iustment Of all difficulties with Paraguay. Six
months later still an expedition was sent TO
Asuncion, and without the firing OF shot, mn
apology and a cash indemnity were secured
from the Paraguayan Government, and the in
cdent was satisfactorily closed.
There had been n deadly attack upon an
American Ship not by parties unknown, but by
the Paraguayan Government The President
waited thrty-four months and Congress waited
six months more before taking any steps
toward redress. And mt the end the honor Of
the Nation was deemed to have been vind-
Gated not by bombardDg Asunclon. but by
peacefully exactlng an apology and cash in
demnity. And that under the Administrations
of the men who were responsible for the open
ing" of Japan and for the Ostcnd Manifesto.