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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-15
OFNTTOT DR.. A. E. BUCHANAN
DAN LANA 1888 When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.

Between performances of THE District
Attorney" at the Grand, this week, the
members of the Grand stock company are
having a good deal of amusement getting
together their costumes for Blue Jeans. >"
in which they will appear all of next week
beginning Monday night. This play is so
we'll known in Indianapolis and so popular
that many Of it's lines are like familiar quo
tations. Stage Director Bellows is putting
the company through the intricaces of the
various scenes, and at the rehearsal yes
terd2y, when Miss Shannon was getting off
June's well-remembered courtroom speech
TO Perry under the apple tree, in the or
chard scene of the second act, she laughed
and remarked that she was getting 10 be
quite soubrette. The players are all taking
an unusual interest in their characters. and
arc succeeding wonderfully well in bringing
out the points emphasized by Joseph Ar
thur. who is taking much interest in the
coming production of his piece. He wrote
Dickson & Talbot that he would try to
come out next week for a visit and have "A
cildhce 70 see what a good STOCK company
can do with the play that made him famous
The Parks new attraction this afternoon is
THE Heart of the Klondike, a play on
which Davis & Keogh have spent much
money. and which has never been seen here
II Is about the only play now on the road
the entire action Of which takes place in
Alaska. The time of the play Is during the
summer months on the Yukon, and much
that is novel and interesting is touched on
during the four acts Besides the sensa-
tional features introduced there is much
comedy and some specialiges well.
The City Sports viii continue at the EN-
pare the rest of the week The wrestling
match between Duncan c. Ross and Hall
Adali will take place after the close of to-
nights performance.
The next theatrical attraction at Englishs
will be Harry Conner and Hoyt's leading
company of comedians In "A Stranger I'm
Now York" The engagement Is the last
three days of next week.
Minstrel FrEak Moran Dead.
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 1.-Frank Mo-
ran, one of the most widely known min
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President Mahoney. of the Council, con-
ferred yesterday with Mayor Taggart con-
corning an investigation of the rumors OF
a fund having been created for the purpose
of locating the Riverside parks. AS re-
suit of the conference President Mahoney
announced that an investigation would be
ordered and that it would be conducted by
the regular committee on investigation and
MISUNDERSTANDING Madden, Costel-
10 and Allen, the latter Republican
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George Marott expects to build fine resi-
dence on Meridian street, above Fall creek.
The grounds will extend north of the water
way and east and west from Pennsylvania
to Meridian street to within two hundred
feet of Twenty-seventh street. Yesterday the
Board of Works. on Mr. Marott's petition.
vacated the alley between Meridian and
Pennsylvania streets to the north side of
Mr.. Marotts premises. There was no objec-
ton to the proposition from property own
ers in the vicinity, who understand that Mr..
Marott proposes to beautify his grounds and
make the new home one of the finest in the
residence district
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BOARD of WORKS ROUTINE.
Final Action Taken.

For crawling the first alley east of Senate
avenue, from wilkins street to Morris
street.
For the vacation of the first alley east of
Meridian street from Fall creek to point
two hundred feet south of the south proper
Nv line of TWenty-seventh street.
Assessments Due.
For asphalt roadway and cement walks
on Delaware street, from Twenty-fifth
street to a point 1884 feet north.
Resolutions Adopted.
For the opening Of the first alley east of
Union street, from Adler street to Belt Rail-
road.
For the vacation of the first alley south
of Nineteenth street, from Park avenue to
the first alley east.
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WRANGEL, Alaska. Dec. II, via Victoria.
British Columbia Dec. H-About thrse
weeks ago Captain James Nelson, of the
halibut sloop Caroline. and Barney Phale ia
fisherman. went ashore on Kupdianoff id
and. in Portage bay 10 hunt for deer Phaae
never came back and the captain tells that
he was deliberately shot by Indians This
explanation is accepted by the halibut deat
that fishes in Frederick sound.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-Money and speed ran
a neck-and-neck race at the Splan-New-
gass sale to-day. when Red Leaf, 2:1lA was
knocked down to l. NJ. Newgass for 81, 0OO
and A. j. L., 2:2812, to ode Russell for a
like amount George West bought Birchtwig
2:121s PAGER, for S775. Several high-class
animals were bought for export among
old son Of Director, who was bought by
George Nelson, Vienna, Austria, for stud
PURPOSES.
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Coroner Nash said yesterday that his in
vestigation of the death of Eliza Fisher,
coored, proved that the woman died d
natural death at the Physiological College.
The immediate cause of death was hyper
trophy of the heart, and the coroner says he
believes the college authorities did not mean
to take any step in the case in violation of
the law or to Ignore the authority OF the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-15
5000 CnrbonetteS SIS.

Owing to the fact that so many of nv
friends misunderstood the time of closing
that cut on our ~ carbonettes to SIS have
December. Remember these are the fne't e
carbonettes made in this city, ana will posi-
large carbonettes. crayons, pastels and water
colors for Xmas. The finest line of artistic
pictures for weddings and Christmas pres
ents in the city. j. I'll. Clark, 81 East Wash
ington street, two doors east of New York
store
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NEW YORK, Dec. 14.--Mme Schumann-
Maink, the famous contralto singer, gave
birth to her eighth child. a son. last Mon
day night. She expects to be able to sing
in the Grau Company's first production Of
"Lohengrin, next week.
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CINCINNATI, o.. Dec. 1.-THE Cincir-
natl Rolling Mill and Tin-plate Company
has been absorbed by the tin-plate truss.
The company gets $4,000 for the plans,
consisting of four mills, with a capacity Cf
1900 pounds of tin each day. Two-thirds df
the price is in cash and one-third in pre-
ferred stock of the trust.
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CHICAGO, Dec. IA. NJ. Palmer, Rich
ard Mansfield's theatrical manager, was to-
day pronounced out of danger. The physi-
clans said Mr.. Palmer is rapidly recover
ing from the attack of heart failure which
he suffered last night
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strels in this country. died this afternoon
at the German Hospital, aged seventy
three years. His death was due primarily
to an attack OF grip. Frank Moran has
been before the public as a minstrel for
over a half century He was one of the
founders Of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-15

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Dec Nv c.
Edgar editor of the Northwestern Miller
tonight stated that the proposition to unite
the milling interests of the country In
gigantic combine would prove failure so
far as this city is concerned.
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Mckee Rankin Back from Hawaii.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. finance
O'Neill and Mckee Rankin returned from
Honolulu this morning on the steamer Ala
media. The Mckee Rankin Company. of
which Miss O'Neill is leading lady reports
that it did remarkably well in Hawaii.
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Minstrel FrEak Moran Dead.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. H.-Frank Mo
ran, one of the most widely known min
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Colt. Mrs. Otto II. HasseIman, Mrs. Charles
Martindale Mrs. w. G. Lynn. Mrs Edward
Kahlo. Mrs j. r Eastman, Mrs. w. q.
Haueisen Mrs A. NJ. Stewart Miss Alice
Dickinson, Miss Julia A. Brown, Miss Wal
colt, Miss Eleanor Smith, Miss Day. Miss
Bradshaw, Miss Hasselman, Miss Noble,
Miss Hollweg, Miss Cleard. Miss Keep,
Miss McLain Miss Baker, Miss Anne But
Ter and Miss I<aft Sp1i
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-05
THE BATTLEsHIP ILLINOIS
LAUNCHED AT NEWPORT NEWS.
One Of the Finest Vessels in the Ameri-
can Navy Made Her Initial Plunge
Yesterday.

NEWPORT NEWS. oct. L-Thirty thou
sand people were present to witness the
launching Of the battleshlp Illinois today.
Many prominent persons were present
from the national capital.
Miss Nancy Letter. OF Chicago, christ
ened the Illinois with bottle Of cham
paign.
The Illinois is larger than the Iowa and
heavier than the oregon. The Illinois is
still 50 designed that she wln be able to
enter any harbor open to ,le smallest
battleships. while in the matter Of speed
she VIII rank with any OF them. The most
striking difference between the Illinois
ana the battleships now in service is the
high freeboard OF the former. enabling the
men to fight her guns from their great
elevation above the water in seas so
heavy that the guns Of lower vessels
would be submerged and useless. Splendid
sea-going powers are also expected to re-
suit from this increased freeboard, by
which is meant the height OF the hull
above the water line
The Dimensions OF the Illinois are as
follows: Length on load water line. S6S
feet; beam, extreme, 70 feet 2is inches;
maximum displacement, all ammunition
and stores on board. l2,S25 tons; maximum
indicated horsepower, (estimatedl 10000;
probable speed. l6is knots
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-05
THE OFFENDERS PUNISHED.

PEKING, Oct. 4.-The decision Of the
Russian legation TO increase the strength
Of its escort order is calculated to have
an injurious effect in keeping up excite
ment. This step has obliged the British
minister, Sir Charles Macdonald, to fol-
low suit, and detachment of British
marines has been ordered to the capitol
for the protection Of the legation of Great
Britain. The place where a number OF
Europeans were recently insulted has
been roped of, and inside of 1t eight Of
tenders have been placed, wearing heavy
cangues. Inscribed Punished for Assault
ing Europeans" The Chinese foreign Of
fee has apologized for the occurrence, and
several regiments are held in readiness in
case of disorders.
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MISS oEER MARRIED.

PORTLAND. Oct. L--At o'clock to-
night. at the parlors OF the Hotel Perkins.
Maud A. Geer, the eldest daughter Of Gov
ernOr-elect t. t. Geer. and Hal NJ. Cooper,
Of Union. Oregon. were married. Rev E.
P. Hill. OF Portland. officiating. The af-
fair was very quiet and simple one. the
ceremony being performed in the presence
Of only few intimate friends and rela-
tives, principally from Salem. Portland
and WoOdburn. 1t had been agreed that
the bride and groom were to come to
Portland in order TO meet the governor
and his wife, who started Immediately
after the ceremony for Omaha and the
eastern states. Mr.. and Mrs Cooper are
to occupy the Geer farm just outside OF
Salem during the absence OF the governor
elect, which is to last month or six
weeks. After that they win make their
home permanently in Union. where Mr..
Cooper is In business.
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MANILA TRANSPORT DUE.

SAN FRANCISCO. oct 4.-The trans
port Senator is expected to reaIh this
port today. She viii at once be put on
the dry dock for repairs and then the
work OF reloadIng her for Manila will be-
gin. The Indiana is 80 days out from
Manila. the Ohio 80 days and the Penn
sylvania % days. 1t is estimated that
these steamers will average seven knots
an hour. which would lengthen out their
voyage to more than 10 days, The Rio
de Janeiro, which has on board about 800
sick soldiers from Manila, left Hong
Kong on September q and will probably
arrive here about the Goth inst The New
port is expected here on Sunday, The
others now on the way will probably ar
rive during the month.
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GLASS WORKS OF THE
COUNTRY CONSOLIDATE.
options Obtained BY English syndicate
on Factories East OF the Allegheny
Mountains.

NEW YORK, Oct 4.-The Times says;
Negotiations for the consolidation OF
the Greenbottle glass interests in the
United States, east of the Allegheny
mountains. which have been in progress
for nearly year, have reached a point
where more decisive results are expected
within a few weeks at the latest The
opinion In trade circles is that a consoli-
datlon will be effected and that about
flfty factories will pass under the control
of an English syndicate with a capital of
about six million dollars.
The only local concern involved in the
transaction is the BushwicS Glass Works
OF Brooklyn, of which william Brookfeld
Is proprietor. A stock company was or
ganized recently to conduct this factory,
but Mr.. Brookheld remains in full con-
troll. The concern is capitalized at $780,
900, represented by $4,000 of stock and
$3.50 900 OF bonds, 1t has four furnaces and
employs about $50 men when in full oper-
alton.
1t was learned yesterday at the office
of MIR. Brookheld that he was ap-
preached several months ago by L. v,
Morrison. the agent of the British syndi-
cate, which is endeavoring to bring about
tho proposed consolidation of interests,
Mr.. Brookneld declined to give an option
on his property, but named a price at
which he would sell the plant Little
more was heard of the matter for some
time, hut recently Bushwick appeared
and negotiations were commenced with
Mr. Brookheld. Mr. Brookfeld has stead
fastly declined to sign any option agree
ment, but is stlll willing to dispose of his
plant at what he considers fair value
Mr.. Morrison, the agent of the syndicate
has spent most OF his time in Phlladel
phia, where the main offices of the prin
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ipal sreeneottle manufacturers are To-

clpal greenbottle manufacturers are To-
Gated.
Most OF the factories are In southern
New Jersey. The agent has spent a
years time and considerable money. Il
10 said, In pushing the project and the
energy and persistence which he has dis
played lead those who are familiar with
ths negotiations 70 the belief that they
will not be dropped now. II is said that
tho manufacturers are fayorably inclined
toward the proposition, and there has
been much cutting Of prices and conse-
quent loss Of prViits.
The first efforts OF the syndicate were
devoted TO obtaining options on the var
ious plants. These we're secured In most
cases. but they expired before the intend
ing purchasers we're ready 10 act. A new
set Of options has now been obtained and
they win expire within a short time. be-
fore which II Is expected the purchase will
DO completed.
BESIDE the Bushwick Glass Works. II is
said that the proposed consolidation In
wolves all or nearly all OF the following
concerns. whose works are situated in
New Jersey:
Bodine Glass Works Company. VII
iiamstown; Bndgeton Glass Manufac-
turing Company and More-Jonas Glass
Company. Brldget0n; Cumberland Com
pany. Bridgeton: Elmer Glass Works.
Elmer: Jenries Glass Works. Fairton;
Moore Brothers Glass Company, Clay
son: Parker Brothers Glass Manufactur-
Ing Company. Bridge,on; Salem Glass
Works. Salem: cohansIe Glass Manu-
Company. BHdgeton: Bassett
Glass Company. Elmer; whltall. Tatum
& Company, MnvIlle; whitney Glass
Works. Woodbury..
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CHAPLAIN OF THE OREGON
BLAMES THE REPORTERS.
Says Newspaper Men Interviewed Hin
and Published Statements Which He
Never Made to Them.

DENVER. oct. 4--when the court
martial OF the Rev. Joseph p. Mcintyre,
chaplain of the battleship Oregon, was re-
sumed this morning, the defendant, on
cross-examination stated that while in
Chicago he was very sick man, but
during his stay there he submitted to a
newspaper interview on the trip Of the
Oregon and the battle of July 8. The
report Of the interview, the chaplain said,
Mortified him. and made him determined
to have nothing more to do with reporters.
Witness explained that his horror was
due to the fact that the reports published
were very different from what he intended
to say to the reporters. He could not
remember what the reports were. The
chaplain said he had no intention to sneer
at the name of Captain Robley D. Evans.
He had ever heard any reference to
Captain Evans except in the highest
terms,
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SALEM. oct i--Thert is no noteworthy
change In tho senatorial situation tonight.
Cofbett sill needs 10 votes 10 elect. and
he has jus, 70 days In which to secure
irem. His managers claim they will have
at least a votes on Joint ballot tomorrow,
but In the meantime the opposition is not
idle by any means. All sorts Of combin-
atlons are talked OF. but the best In
formed look for a long, stubborn contest
While Judge Bennett today received the
full strength Of the popullst vote. he is
not sure OF II. The fusionlsis are just as
liable to cast q votes for W. r. King to-
morrow as not They are an unsettled lot
lnasmuch as they see no chance Of elect
Ing man acceptable to their principles.
Some sort OF combination between the
anu-Corbctt men and the fusionnists is
talked Of. but II Is not a settled fact as
yet. Summarizing ,oday's proceedings In
regard 10 the senatorial contest it can
simply bo said that the expected has hap
pened.
The senate concurred on resolution
from the house for an investigation Of
the books and accounts OF the secretary
OF state. the pcnitentIary, the soldiers
home. the state school, the land commits
sloners and the insane asylum. Accord
lngly several men will fall In for snaps
at SO per diem as expert accountants.
Arising to a question OF privilege, Full
ton heatedly denied the claim that the
Clatsop county delegation is in cOllusion
with Secretary OF State Dunbar in the
distribution Of the patronage OF the lat
ters ofiice In the interest OF the anti
Corbett men,
A resolution was introduced by Myers
that Joint committee be appointed to
investigate the salmon industry OF the
state and report at the next session, Its
expenses not to exceed $500.
Freeland introduced resolution asking
tho appointment OF a joint committee to
investigate the best means OF Improving
the Columbia river at Cello. The COM
mittee is to report at the next session of
the Legislature,
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MARKS THE OPENING
OF A GREAT INDUSTRY.
The First Sugar Beet Factory In the
Northwest Begins Operations at
La Grande, This State.

LA GRANDE, Oct. 4-The machinery
of the first beet sugar factory in the
northwest was set in motion early this
morning at the plant here of the Oregon
Sugar Company, Not an accident marred
the opening and every part of the ma
chinery worked perfectly For several
days farmers have been hauling in their
beets and they are being shipped in by
train from further parts of the Grande
Ronde valley, 1t is estimated this years
crop, which experts say is the best first
crop ever produced, will keep the factory
busy for 100 days and nights producing
$4,000 tons of sugar. The first juice ap-
peared at 7:SO this morning and the first
refined sugar is expected Thursday night.
Several have already bid for the first
pound of sugar. A jubilee viii be held
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Appeared Before the Commission
and Explained Conditions
In the Philippines.
M'KIrLEY SENDS GREETINGS
In Reply the French President Assures
Hin Of HIS Intention to Make
the Stay Pleasant.

PARIS. oct 1.-THE American peace
commission today heard General Merritt
detail his personal views and those Of
Rear Admiral Dewey regarding physical,
geographical. moral and political con-
dtions prevailing in the Philippine
Islands. tt
Judge Day today presented President
Faure a cable message from President
Mckinley. II read as follows:
ION this occasion. when the oommis-
sioners OF the United States and Spain
are about to assemble at the capital Of
France TO negotiate peace. and when the
representatives OF this government are re-
ceiving the hospitality and good will Of
the republic, tender TO you my most
friendly greeting. and assurances OF my
grateful appreciation OF your kind cour-
tesles to the American commissioners.
President Faure said everything possible
would be done for the comfort Of the com
missioners. and concluded with saying:
"As the name OF Lafayette is held dear
in the United States. so is the name OF
Washington revered in France"
Following is the text Of President
Faure's cable message to President Nc
Klnley:
Il have had great pleasure in receiving
the American plenipotentiaries to the His
pano-American peace commission. During
the course Of an audience Mr.. Day read
the telegram which you so graciOusly sent
to me. l am very much touched by the
sentiments which your excellency has
been kind enough to express. and heart
ily thank you for them. hope the Ameri-
can commissioners will have kind recol-
leetions of their sojourn in Paris, which I
shall try to render agreeable to them, and
l sincerely hope for a happy termination
OF the pacific work Of the commission"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-05
TRAIN DERAILED.

ASHLAND, ore, Oct, 4.-The through
freight on the Southern Pacific which
left Ashland for the south last night was
wrecked one mile beyond zuleka near
Hornbrook, just over the California line,
this morning. one engine and eight cars
were derailed and two brakemen, Rush
and Rhodes, were injured, the former
suffering from a broken leg and the latter
less serious injury, The cause of the
accident is not definitely determined.
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WHEELER ON w1KoFF.

WASHINGTON, Oct. L--Before the war
investigation commission today Major
General Wheeler testified that Camp WI
koff was a model camp. the climate
salubrious one. and the accommodations
quite exceptional IN character He con-
sidered the hospital capacity equal to the
demands upon it, and that no military
camp in history was ever so well supplied
in all respects as was this. Red tape
methods were entirely abolished. and the
demands of the men were met as soon as
they were properly voiced
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FRIHTFUL DEATH or
A PORTLAND DOMESTIC.
While Lighting a Fire With Kerosene
Her Clothing Caught Fire and She
Was Burned TO Death.

PORTLAND, Oct. l--carrie Nelson,
domestic employed at the residence Of
Edward Ehrman, on Twentieth street.
near Burnside. died early this morning at
St. vincents hospital from burns received
yesterday morning. Miss Nelson was en-
gagged in starting fire with kerosene
when the bottle in which the Oh was con-
talned exploded. She was covered with
burning oil. her clothing taking fre. The
shrieks Of the unfortunate woman
brought the other inmates Of the house to
her assistance, but before they could ex-
tinguish the flames she had been fatally
burned.
Miss Nelson was removed to the hospital
and was conscious almost uD to the hour
Of her death. She suffered frightfully up
TO within Is minutes OF tho time Of her
death. when she became dellrious. she
was about % years OF age, and came nom
a farm about six miles from this city