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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
ENGINEER DEAD In HIS CAB.
Peculiar Accident by Which :. III. Gipe
Lost His Life.

Coroner Brayton yesterday investigated
the death of Sylvester II. Gipe, ar engineer
in the employ of the Pennsylvania road
who was found dead in the cab of his en-
CINE about 80 yes terday morning. The ac-
cident occurred near the roundhouse of the
company, east of the city. Below the round
house are two main tracks, one for east
bound and the other for west-bound trains
Crossing the two tracks at an angle is a
switch that leads from the roundhouse to
the yards
Gipe was backing a cut of seventeen cars
on the track that is used by west-bound
trains. He was running his train to the
east AS near as the coroner can discover
an engineer was running down the switch
with an engine just about the time Gipes
engine cleared the switch. 1t is supposed
that the engineer on the single engine
thought Gipe's train was farther away as
1t was moving towards the east and under
ordinary circumstances would have no BUSH
ness on the west-bound track. From all the
evidence that was presented TO the coroner
he concluded that Gipe was leaning out of
his cab looking toward the rear of the train
and that he was struck by the engine on the
switch, receiving injuries from which he
died very soon afterward.
Theodore Middaugh. of % Standard ave-
nue., was Gipes fireman Middaugh says
that he was out on the engine engaged in
oiling up. He suddenly noticed that Gipe
whose shoulders We're still hanging out of
the cab window, was not attending TO his
duties. and he climbed around into the cab.
When he discovered Gipe's condition be at
once stopped the train. The coroner was
informed that Gipe had received permission
from the switchmen TO use the weSt-bound
track. This assertion will be investigated
to-day. The dead engineer had been in the
employ OF the company for about twelve
residence was 1872 Johnson avenue. A widow
ana three children survive him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
THE |. U. GLEE CLUB
Created Favorable Impression at Its
Concert Last Night.

The Indiana University Glee Club was well
received at Roberts Park NJ. E. Church last
night. While the audience was not large.
it was appreciative and demanded encores
after nearly every number. The ensemble
work of the glee club was very fine Some
of the solo numbers We're excellent. A
pleasing impression was made by the quar-
tet, and altogether the work of the organ
ization left little to be desired.
The opening number was Sousa's eel Capt.
tan" rendered by the entire club. This num-
Der was followed by a comic song, THE
Students Boarding House." rendered most
effectively by comic singer and imperson-
ator, Stanton l.. White, whose initial work
made him sucn a favorite that he was met
with applause when he appeared later in
the programme. Van de Waters "Sunset''
was given in unexceptional style by Messrs.
Bracken, Wiles, Hassler and Baker There
was a swing and a go" about the Indiana
University college song - music by L. r.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
NEWPORT. Ind, Jan. 1.-THE Democrats
of this county met here in mass convention
yesterday to elect delegates to the district
convention. Ex-Governor Matthews was
present to enliven the occasion with a
speech but he did not prove strong draw
ing card When the chairman called the
meeting to order only seventeen Democrats
could be counted and twelve of them were
from Clinton township. Mr.. Matthews had
his speech set, however, and was permitted
to deliver it, which took about thirty min
utes. He was not applauded. 1t didn't seem
to enthuse them. In another thirty min
utes the business of the convention was
completed and the visitors adjourned. The
William II. Golf, Sam Malone, Eldrfdge Har-
lam Samuel E. kaufman, John A. Wilter-
MOOD, James chips Frank Swinehart, John
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
IAN ABSURD STORY"
Palma Says He Will Not Visit Gomez
with BIancO and Lee.

HAVANA, Jan. Tt has been rumored
since yesterday that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
the United States consul general, will ac-
company Captain General Blanco when the
latter takes the field. 1t is further report
ed that Senior Estrada Palma, the delegate
to the United States of the Cuban insur-
gents, will arrive here shortly and accom-
pany the captain general and Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee to the field, and that conference with
Gen. Maxine Gomez will follow The re-
ports have caused a sensation in this city.
WASHINGTON, Jan. mo confirmation
of the preceding story is obtainable in
Washington. However, it excited consider
able interest both in administration and
Spanish circles. At the State Department
1t was said that General Lee had given no
1ntimation of contemplating such a move
and that no arrangement looking to such in
terVention had been suggested from Wash
ington. Further than this no official would
discuss the matter. AT the Spanish legation
it was positively asserted that no advices
on the subject had been received from any
quarter.
Senator Davis, chairman of the foreign
relations committed said: "rThe story looks
improbable. Further than that / do not
want to discuss it, / do not see how they
are going to get Estrada Palma into Cuba
unless they declare special amnesty"
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7.-Estra Palma
was one of the speakers at a largely at
tended Cuban-American meeting tonight
called TO protest against the scheme of au-
tonomy. When he saw the Havana dispatch
that he was to accompany Blanco and Con-
sui General Lee on a mission to Gomez,
he read it aloud, and for some time it
formed topic of ridicule and merriment
in the meeting. Palma himself asserted
that 1t was too absurd for consideration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
THE BOWLING CONTESTS.
None of the Scores Last Night Very
Close.

In the bowling contests last night the
indianapolis Bowling Club defeated the So
cial Turner's by a score of 1928 to 1861 In
the game between the Lyra Casinos and In
dependent Turner's the former won, the
score standing LAST to 1870. The Old Guards
defeated the German-Americans by a score
of 1881 to 1905. The total scores made by
the players follow:
Indianapolis Bowling Club-G Muller, 107;
Bauer, 143; G. Manifold. 131; F. Kotteman,
ia; A. Manifold, 144; Allay. III; w. Sep
pert. 1O4: Stocker. 1870; C. Hohl, 124; w. OF
129 total, 29S
Social Turners-Maas. 100; Niebergall. 129;
Hersch, "a: Birk. 10l; Kehrein, 100; Willem
103 Loor, 81 Leonard, 81; II. Sielken, ITO;
Vonnegut 116; total. 1,057.
Old Guards-Jul Keller 121; j. Hartman,
1884, A. Meyer, 1923; Stumph, l54; Joe Keller
49, j. Wocher, 1870; Fl. Kothe, ia; c. Beck
er. 155; ]. Becker, 143; Kuhn, 121; total, .331
German Americans-Buehler, 1926; Marvin
122; Pfaff1in, 1923: Martindae 1902; il. Lieber
1877 Wallick, 102; Myers. 121 Kipp, 1856;
Cooper. 1872: r. Lieber, 1876; total. 1906.
Lyra Casinos-Von Hake, 1873; Goebel, 125;
Mueller, 1884, Keller, 14S; Gay, 145; Kothe,
1885, Krauss. 166; Perry, 1872; Wynne, lag;
Schaf, 1855; total, 1451.
Independent TurnerS-Sauler, 100; Oeluse,
1876; Fields, 1876; Benninger, 11S; Siersdorfer,
131; Koeckert 124; Coff, 1913; G.. Siedenstick-
er, 12S; Jungclaus, l27; Dicks, III; total, 1,27O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

you live around here you can easily identify
yourself. Wen take you over TO the drug
store at Alabama street..
Mr. Steele consented to accompany the
men to the drug store for identification. AS
the trio entered the drug store the clerk at
once recognized the artist and spoke 10
him
do you know this man." asked one or
the policemen addressing the clerk.
Il should rather think / did, replied the
young man, with quizzical expression on
his features That's Mr.. Steele the artist
who has lived in the neghborhood for
years"
Both policemen proceeded to make the
most abject apologies. I'VE are very sorry
to have annoyed you, Mr.. Steele, said one
of them, but you know the men who nave
been doing all the work in this neighbour
hood have the appearance of gentlemen,
Il do wonder, quoth the artist, what
you men would have done to me If l had
had ON my working clothes"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

Paris in 1862. 1t was also under the direction
of Carl Hermann that he mastered his
profession, and with him he visited the prin-
When he had reached the age OF twenty he
had to interrupt his tour and return to
rose TO the rank of sergeant major Quit
ting the service. he at once took up the task
OF nystifying the public. His illusions are
new and startling, and have flavor Of orig
inaIity about them that is UNIQUE and un-
surpassed Mime. Adelaide Hermann and
eighteen others comprise the company.
Papinta, the color and myriad dancer is
at the head of Hopkins's Transoceanics.
coming to the Park next week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
200, 900 Cubana starving.

NEW YORK, Jan. THE central Cuban
relief committee appointed by President Nc
Kinley and acting under directions of the
Department of State has issued an appeal
for contributions in aid of the suffering
people of Cuba. of whom there are esti-
mated to be 200 900 in actual danger of death
from starvation. All money and material
contributed will be Immediately forwarded
70 70 United States Consul General Lee in
tribution will be made and reach all parts
of the island. Checks and drafts for Cuban
to treasurer central Cuban relief commit
tee. Temple Court. New York city" The
appeal is signed by Stephen f. Barton
chairman of the American National Red
Cross: Charles A Schieren, treasurer of the
Chamber of Commerce. New York and
Louis KlopSch, of the Christian Herald
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

The Democratic primaries for the cleo
tion of delegates to the district convention
to meet on Tuesdayiiwil be held tonight
The convention will choose the district
chairman or member OF The state commit
tee Very little interest is shown in Demo-
cratic circles over the primaries. it being
almost a foregone conclusion that Thomas
Taggart will be reelected as state commit
teeman. There is some talk of John n.
MahOney. president of the Council, for
the place and also of John ]. Rockford but
there is no alarming indication of either of
them being heard Of in the convention. The
district committeeman will be selected
throughout the State to-day and no OPPOSE
tion 10 the reelection of Parks Martin as
state chairman has developed.
The only interesting feature about the
primaries will be the absence of the Ma
tional Democrats, who have resolved to
hold aloof and nominate a state ticket of
their own that will not bear the faint of
free-SlVer reputation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

Mahan. class of '97-that made 1t at once
popular. For an encore the last verse and
refrain were repeated. Part 2 opened with a
nonsense glee-''J abber Wock,' by Vogrich
Charles N. Hassler's baritone solo, AT
Eventide.'' by Buck, followed, Romney l.
Wilson accompanying him on the piano.
For an encore Mr.. Hassler gave a lullaby
One of the finest numbers rendered by the
club was GeibeTs Kentucky Babe. Schu-
bert's "Serenade," Brooke's Patrol of the
Scissors Grinder" and medley of popular
songs. arranged by Mr. Wilson, were other
popular numbers. There was some disap-
pointment that the Mandolin Clubs number
had to be omitted on account of the violin
lists illness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The yearly meeting OF the Socialer Turn
verein stock association will take place at
the German House, on Tuesday night.
On account of illness Miss Hofer is I'M
able TO appear before the Peda gogical So
ciety to-day Her place will be supplied.
James S. Dodge. department commander
of the G. "A r.. and r. M. Smock went to
Wabash yesterday. where they instituted
James II. Emmett Post, No 8.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
EichI,orn a candidate for Sneaker.

Democratic leader in the House during the
last session of the Legislature was in the
city yesterday. Mr. Eichhorn is now mem
Der of the board of directors of the Re-
formatory at Jeffersonville He speaks
highly of the reform measures being put in
ddate for speaker of the next House if
the Democrats succeed in organizing that
bOdV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
Police Holding Up Prominent citixens

Police Superintendent Quigley has for the
last two or three nights had policemen pa
trolling the north part of the city in citi-
zens' clothing Evidently the officers had
received rigid instructions, for they have
been '.holding up numerous citizens of re-
spectability. Thursday night two of these
policeman met Artist T. c. Steele within
half a block of his home, at Pennsylvania
and old Seventh streets. II was dark, and
the men evidently did not recognize the
artist. He was coolly sauntering along,
smoking. The men accosted hsm and asked
him "a give an account of himself
Il i've in the neighborhood suggested
Mr. Steele land am out for q walk. "
Well" replied one of the patr3lmen. III
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

State of Indiana. Marion county.
/, James X. Henry. cashier of the State Bank
of Indiana, do solemny swear that the above
statement is and correct to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
JAMES r. HENRY. Cashier.
Correet-Attest
II. w. MILLER.
ALBERT SAHM
Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this 3ist day
(seal) Z. 3. RAUB, Notary Public
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

COLUMBUS. o., Jan THE receivership
of the Columbus Hooking Coal and Iron
Company was terminated to-day. The re-
celNer handled over $400.O0Q in money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Monthly statement for December 1897
showing the receipts and disbursements for
December. the balance in the various funds
and the balance in the treasury al the close
of business Dec. 81. 1897 as appears from
the records in the office of the auditor and
treasurer of state:
Balance in treasury Dec. /, 1897. $473, 75O. %
Iotdl .............,.......$ 81 1853 S93 II
December disbursements ........... /, 426 1893. 40
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

NEW YORK. Jan. Harrison Grey
Fiske, publisher of the Dramatic Mirror,
through his attorney Abram Killing, yes
terday served on Leaventritt & Nathan, at
torneys for the theatrical syndicate-Al
Hayman, Charles Frohman, Samuel f.
Nrdlmger, j. Fred Zimmerman, Marc Klaw
and Abraham Erlanger-his answer to the
latter's suit for libel, claiming 100000 dam
ages. The suit was based on articles in the
Dramatic Mirror. alleging that the plain
tiffs were managers of theatrical trust. -
tegrity of certain of the plaintiffs ndivid-
ually. In his answer Mr.. Fiske denies the
several other journals published in New
York and elsewhere as having printed vir-
tually the same matter in the form oS
news" and demands that the plaintiffs
complaint be dismissed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-08

HtINAA heltch from rOreSt Oh Atucn.
NEW YORK, Jan. Julia Marlowe has
got something the best of it this week in
the comparison of her Rosalnd at the
Knickerbocker Theater with that of Ada
Rehan at Days There is lively press
agents war on between the publicity pro-
moters of the rival Rehan and Marlowe
productions of AS You Like It," as to
which star will disport as Rosalind in real
forest of Arden. Miss Rehan's, or, rather.
Augustin Days press agent. gives out the
following, according to a story in the Daily
Telegraph:
THE REAL. FOREST OF ARDEN.
after one of the performances of "As
You Like IT. given by Mr.. Daly's company
IN Birmingham this year, Miss Rehan re-
Rehan--I was so delighted with your charm
ing and perfect rendering of Rosalind that
] venture to ask your acceptance of the in
closed photograph. IT is one | took a little
time ago; il represents the only remaining
portion of the forest of Arden, and is prac-
tically the same as in Shakspeare's day, d
herd of deer passing through the trees as |
was In the act of fixing my camera. 1t is
situated on the Earl of Aylesfords estate
tPackington). about four miles from Hamp-
ton in Arden. about midway between Cow
entry and Birmingham. Trusting this bit
of the real Forest OF Arden will interest
you, believe me, faithfully yours.
w. T. GREATBACH. Birmingham
One of the novel features of the presen-
tation of AS You Like tt at Days Theater
will be a reproduction of this picture on
canvas by Henry Hoyt. to be used as one
of the scenes of the play"
Not to be outdone in the real forest of
Arden business, Miss Marlowe's press agent
Immediately received the following letter,
which he duplicated and sent around to the
papers:
Dear Miss Marlowe-I was so delighted
with your charming and perfect rendering
of Rosalind that | venture to ask your ac-
ceptance of a tree that | have just sent
Arden. The tree was situated on the Earl
of Aylesfords estate (Packington), about
four miles from Hampton. about midway
between Coventry and Birmingham.
This very tree will he a feature of the
scenic accessories of Miss Marlowes pro-
duction of AS You Like It at the Knicker-
booker Theater. Trusting this bit of the real
Arden will interest you, believe me, faith
fully yours. w. #. SMALLBACH."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
SCARE In SAN DOMINGO.
Earthquakes Are OF Almost Daily
Occurrence.
People Leave Their TotterinG Resi-.
dences I'm IA State OF Pnnie-iiis-
torIc Edince Demofished--Much
Damage Has Resulted.

New York, Jan. 20.-The Clyde line
steamer Cherokee, which has just AR
rived from San Domingo ports, brings
details Of the recent earthquakes which
have occurred with frequency since
December % last. Great damage has
been caused throughout the whole
country and the inhabitants were
driven from their homes in panic.
At 6:43 on the morning OF December
IS the people in the northern part OF
the island were startled by very Sc
we're trembling OF the earth, lasting
fully % seconds. At Porto Plata and
the surrounding neighborhood, includ-
ing the inland town of Santiago, this
first shock was most severely felt.
Women and children rushed from their
houses into the streets, crying out to
be saved. The swaying of walls and the
rocking OF the earth caused sensa-
ton of nausea. The first shock was
soon followed by another and still an
other in rapid succession. Then all
was quiet until two p. m, when another
slight movement was felt which caused
another stampede of the inhabitants.
Many people say that the water from
disused wells was seen TO surge up
level with the ground and almost as
rapidly disappear again.
1t is calculated that damage to
the amount of $4,000 was done in
the small port Of Porto Plata alone.
The Central Domingo railroad suf-
fered severely. the traffic being
interrupted since the occurrence of the
earthquakes. The submarine cable 10
Hayti was affected by the seismic move
ment and communication was inter-
rupted.
In Santiago a number Of churches
were rendered dangerous for use. ceme-
terry walls were ruined and chapel fell
as though il had been struck by bomb
shell. The government buildings were
damaged TO a great extent and will need
extended repairs. il not complete re-
building. The grand ediiice Of Santa
Cerro, one Of the oldest in the western
hemisphere and dating from the time
Of Columbus, was entirely destroyed.
Almost every day since December 26
there have been shocks, but Of a COM
paratively harmless nature. As far us
is known there has been no loss Of
human life. The shocks were percepti-
bly, felt on board vessels In the harbors
OF the island.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

The Ontario legislature after passing
an alien labor law bill adjourned sine
die.
Eight hundred buildings were de-
stroycd by fire which devastated Port
an Prince, Hayti.
Forty persons were killed and eight
injured by an explosion of gas in a
mine in the Tagenrog district in Russia
Ii is announced that Great Britain
is determined. even at the cost Of war.
TO keep the door Of Chinese commerce
open 10 England.
Sig. Nicolini, husband of Nine. AIDE
lima Patti Nicolini. died at Pau. France
kilograms from most Of the large
towns in France show that the anti
Jewish crusade Is assuming most men
aclng proportions.
Bread riots have occurred al Ancona.
Italy, following n request made on the
mayor for n reduction in the price OF
bread.
Exports 10 America from north Ger
many showed falling of during the
last quarter Of S3,231.sl3. principally in
sugar.
Great Britain has again declined TO
reopen the sealing question.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
LATER.

Senator Morgan continued his speech
In advocacy Of the ratification OF the Ha-
waiian annexation treaty in the exec
utive session Of the United States SEN
ate on the 10Th. \ joint resolution was
introduced providing for the appoint
ment Of commission to make a survey
Of ship cana. from the lower part Of
Lake Michigan TO the Wabash river. In
the house a resolution was introduced
TO provide for a minister OF the United
States TO Cuba. The question Of grant
ing belligerent rights 10 the Cuban in
surgents was argued. bill TO author
lie the secretary Of the treasury TO pur-
chase the Kansas Pacific division Of the
Union Pacific railroad was introduced
The British steamer Herbert foun-
dered on the County Down coast and
seven of the crew were drowned.
Special officer McNab, assaulted by
a gang of,tramps OF n train near VIII
son. O., shot Albert and John Green IA
tally
Miss Harriet Keith Owens, prominent
In society, committed suicide at Crab
Orchard farm. near Washington. Ky.
In Buffalo. n. ", Murray S. Bundy. a
married man. shot and killed Matte Van
Sickle. his mistress. and then killed
himself.
Floods in Indiana have caused loss
10 property in Knox Gibson and Posey
counties Of over 100000.
The Spanish forces attacked the in
surgent camp hospital AT Rio Hond2,
Cuba, and several women and many sick
soldiers were put TO death.
Shocks Of earthquake were Of almost
daily occurrence at San Domingo, doing
great damage TO property.
Enraged because his wife preferred
her mothers company TO his, Edward
Duff murdered both in New Haven,
Conn.
The first official reception Of the pres
ent administration was given at the
white house.
The Missouri militia will collect
money TO aid the sufferers in Cuba.
A snowstorm general over Kansas is
Of great value to the new wheat crop,
which is In fine condition.
The senate committee Of the Ohio leg
fslature has begun an investigation
into the charges Of bribery made dur
ing the recent senatorial contest.
The Spanish troops are dying IN large
numbers Of yellow fever in Cuba At
Sagua about 1000 are sick.
Funeral services over the remains OF
the late Maj Benjamin Butterworth,
commissioners Of patents, were held in
Washington. the president and his cab
met being present.