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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
WILL SOLDIERS VOTE?
1T WOULD REQUIRE AN EXTRA sEs-
SION OF THE LEGISLATURE.
A Mothers Anxfety-AssembIy Tent
for Smiths Regiment-Two
Counties Changed.

While II is not generally believed that the
war will be prolonged until the November
election this fall, those who think it may
be prolonged beyond that time are suggest
ing that special session of the Legislature
be called to amend the election laws so as
to provide that volunteer soldiers in the
field may vote without coming home. Dur
ing the civil war an effort was made in In
diana to have such law passed while the
General Assembly was in session in 1868.
The anti-war members defeated the meas
ure, although Ohio. New York, Pennsylva-
MIA and other States acted favorably on the
proposition 1t is asserted that some of the
States have already directed their Legis-
latures to meet this year and pass laws per-
hitting volunteers away fighting to vote If
the war continues until after the elections.
In this State there are many who are urg-
ing that Indiana follow this course. some
of the newspapers advocating 1t. Unless
such law were passed the six thousand
voters in service would be disfranchised
should the war be prolonged until after the
election.
The idea has received some consideration
from Governor Mount, but no conclusion
has been reached. and most likely none will
be until it appears that Indiana volunteers
VIII Dc Qls4IdHCHiS6u ny the OI
the war if the laws are not amended. When
the subject was discussed yesterday in Sec
rotary Wilson's office one young man de-
clared that the soldiers could not vote in
the field.
1T would be violation of the Australian
ballot law" said he, "as the ballots would
have to be sent home and the secrecy of
the election destroyed"
There is a way to get around that" said
Secretary Wilson.
"How?"
by amending the law" said the secre-
tary.
!. How can you do that?" asked his ques-
toner.
"A special session of the General Assem-
bly, could do it," said Colonel Wilson.
Colonel Wilson did not in any way indi-
cate that such a thing was being seriously
considered by the Governor, but in view of
the fact that the subject has been agitated
considerably and has been brought to the
Governors notice, there may be some sig
nit1cance in his remarks on the subject.
One of the men who was in the Senate in
1868 recalls the efforts that were made to
allow the volunteers to vote in the field.
The measure failed. the anti-war party de-
feating 1t, as 1t did all war measures intro
duced that were of any real value. The ex-
senator said that there would not be a Spe-
cial session now, as, in his opinion, the war
would be over before the election.
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THE COLORED REGIMENT.
Indiana Not Included in the PUbIishe d
AppOrtionm

AppOrt1Onment.
When Military Secretary Wilson read in
the morning papers yesterday the appor-
tionment of territory in which the colored
regiments, commonly known as immunes,
are to be raised, and saw that Indiana was
not included he wondered If this meant
that the State was to be left out and sent
messages to Washington to ascertain the
truth. He kept the wires hot, but late last
night had received no answer. Colonel Will
son is not inclined to think the plan Of or
ganizing a colored battalion in Indiana will
fall through. Early in the week Senator
Fairbanks telegraphed that the War Depart
ment had promised to accept a battalion in
addition to the States quota under the Sec
ond proclamation. Senator Fairbanks tele-
gram, 1t is said, was explicit
While Indiana was not included in the ter
rltory assigned Thursday, neither was lllt-
nols nor other Western States, and the i'm
preston prevails that the apportionment
made public was only partial and covered
States where colored troops have already
been raised, the War Department intending
later to make an additional apportionment
The Associated Press dispatch of yeSter-
day said that it was first announced that
five, of the regiments .dhe immunes) were
to be composed of colored men, but it is
now said that this number has been reduced
to four" This is somewhat indefinite and
II 1t should prove that the number of regi-
ments has not been reduced to four it is
believed probable that Indiana colored vol
unteers Will yet be taken care Of Colonel
Wilson seemed to be confident, last night,
that things would turn out satisfactorily in
the end 1t would appear from the appor-
tionment announced yesterday that if Indi-
ana is to be excluded Illinois is also in the
same predicament, well as other Western
states with colored troops. 1t was observed
that Adjutant General Corbin's order only
apportioned the territory for regiments of
which the colonies have been appointed. In
the dispatch only the Third to Tenth Regi-
ments, inclusive, were mentioned. Nothing
was said as to whether territory is yet to
Second Regiments are to be raised.
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TOOK ARSENIC.
Fred ROeDLe Ends His Life-SuppOsed
to Have Been Insane.

Fred Roepke. corner of Ray and Chestnut
streets. died yesterday morning at o'clock
from the effects of arsenic poisoning About
q year ago Roepl1a sustained an injury to
his head, and since then his friends think
his mind was affected. Recently he bought
a quantity of arsenic to give to his horses.
During the three days previous to his death
he declined to eat and became i'll Thursday
night.
At o'clock yesterday morning his wife
had DIR. Buehler called. Roepke said to the
physician that he had taken ''three doses"
Of arsenic and gave to Dr. Buehler some of
the poison he had left in his pocket He
seemed TO realize his condition and begged
the Physician TO do all he could to relieve
him. but the poison had accomplished it's
work and Reepke died at o'clock. A
statement in an afternoon paper that Dis
pensary physicians had been called was in
correct. 1t is believed he took the poison
during period OF mental alteration He
was forty-tve years old and leaves widow
and two sons.
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NOTHING OFFICIAL.
Gov. Mount Has Received No Late
Communication from Washington.

Gov. Mount Has Received No Late
Communication from Washington.
Besides the two messages from Adjutant
General Corbin, the one announcing that the
regiments in the field were to be recruited,
and the other asking the Governor to
designate field officers for this purpose, no
official communications from the War De-
partment have been received by the Gov
ernor since the Presidents second proclama-
ton for volunteers was issued.
81 would not be surprised" said Military
Secretary Wilson last night, "to hear that
the recruiting project is to be abandoned.
Army officers here take this view. If such
an idea is being considered that would ex-
plain the long delay. STILL in his telegram
asking for recruiting officers to be desig-
mated, Adjutant General Corbin said that it
would be some days before the allotment
of the States quota was made"
There IS feeling of uneasiness apparent
at the Statehouse and wish prevails, if it
is unexpressed, that something definite in
the way of orders might be received so as
to end the suspense and make clear just
what is expected Of Indiana If the idea OF
the abandonment of the recruiting plan
proves true, the pressure at the Governor S
office will be renewed, as this would mean
that the State would be required to furnish
two, and perhaps three, regiments. There
fore men who have concluded there was no
chance for them under the second call would
be encouraged to renew their efforts to get
in the volunteer army. All the plans that
have been made public would have to be
abandoned under such a contingency. but it
is believed the Governor has figured on
various plans and knows about what he
will dc under a given condition, and that
If the State is asked for one regiment, two
or three that he has his appointments
ready for the issuance Of such a call as
the circumstances may require. mo news
is good news is q saying that the present
circumstances do not warrant. The State
officials are anxious for information Of some
sort.
A good many persons are inclined to think
the recruiting plan will not be abandoned,
saying that the President evidently adopted
this course in the interest of economy after
due elaboration and is likely to follow it,
Notwithstanding the pressure from men who
are willing to serve their country in the
capacity of commanders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04

Adjutant General Gore finds it slow work
settling up claims against the State on ac-
count of the recent mobilization of the Ma
tional Guard at Camp Mount. AS published
in the Journal some days ago, powers of at
torney are being sent out to the young men
who came here, but did not enlist for vari-
Gus reasons, in order that some one may be
authorized to go to the adjutant general s
office and sign the pay rolls. Many of the
want to take the trouble of having the pa
pers executed and a good many vexatious
delays are arising. Most of the big claims
are just beginning to come in SO that not
much has been learned yet with reference
to the total expense to which the State has
been put
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04

An interesting programme has been ar
ranged for the third annual meeting Of the
Young Women's Christian Association at
the association building on North Meridian
street near New York street next Monday
night. Besides official business, including
the election of officers, there is to be a pro-
gramme of music with talks on the work of
the association. Following is the pro-
Mrs. Riegger and sons; Anticipation and
Realization, Mrs. f. F. McCrea; THE Real
and the IDEAL" Miss Palmer; Finances, /"
Miss Dilks; athletic" Miss Andersen;
vocal solo, Miss Josephine Robinson; The
Educational Outlook Miss Day; Our
Juniors" Mrs. H. G. Gaylord; THE Coal
Miss Wishard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, June 8. A
mass meeting will be held at the City Hall
Saturday night to organize a crack COM
pany of volunteers from Clark county The
principal address will be made by Depart
ment Commander Daniel Ryan. l.. A.
Douglass, a prominent lawyer, and w. II.
feature of the event will be the attendance
of forty rough riders from over the county,
who will sweep down the street and up to
the city hall just before the meeting opens
Mr.. Douglass, who will be chosen captain,
IS a master of the manual. Mr.. Drummond
the lieutenant comes from family OF
fighters, and has seen service himself
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
ssiIent', Alumni Reunion.

The graduates of the State School for
Deaf Mutes have their fourth triennial re-
union on June 10, IL and IL at their alma
mater. An interesting programme has been
issued by the committee on arrangements
1t includes the presentation and discussion
Of papers and religious services by the Rev
Austin W. Mann, an alumnus of the class
of 1858. From 1867 To 1873 he taught at the
Michigan School for Deaf Mute Children
located at Flint, near Detroit. After leav-
ing the profession of teaching he entered
upon missionary labor among the scattered
deaf mutes OF the middle Western States
he IL the first deaf mute ordained west OF
the Aileghenies. Mrs. Mann also expects
10 attend this reunion, then that of the
Michigan alumni, who meet on June 20 and
23 at their alma mater. The Rev. Mr.
Mann holds religious services there also.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
An ASSEMBLY, TENT.
Col. Smiths Regiment VIII Receive "A
Present from Home.


The old Second Regiment of National
Guards, now known as the One-hundred-
and-fifty-eighth Indiana Volunteers, will
have an assembly tent, and the big canvas
house which will be capable of covering
five hundred men, will be shipped to the
boys to-day. This action on the part of
the Commercial Club is caused by the re-
ceipt OF a telegram received yesterday from
Col Harry Smith 10 the effect that such a
tent would be greatly appreciated by the
men of the regiment, and that there was no
doubt that all necessary arrangements
could be made for the transportation of the
present TO any point TO which the regiment
may be moved.
Anticipating such message, the directors
of the Commercial Club went ahead some
DAYS ago as soon as the appropriation was
made for the purpose and gave the orders
for the making of the big tent, so that now
when IL is certain that the tent will be al
lowed 10 go wherever the boys go, there is
nothing TO do bat wait for a. few hours
until IL is finished and send it along to
Chickarnauga Park. While no word has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04

Claude Hamilton. OF Anderson, formerly
student at De Pauw University. has been
made first lieutenant in the Signal Corps
with salary of 81 500 He will report at
once. He is but twenty-five years OLD.
Maj. George w. KIietenstein, of Governor
Mounts staff, who received word from Cap
tain Biegler, of Company B. One-hundred-
twenty-five men available as recruits at
Terre Haute for the company, under the
second call for volunteers, took only few
minutes to fill out the list, and Major Kriet-
enstein wired to Indianapolis that the me1f
are ready and waiting
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
CorporatiOns.

The Munson Company. of Laporte. an
electric manufacturing concern. with
capital of 100000 filed articles of incorpora-
ton yesterday. The directors are VIM. r.
Everett, John H. Munson. VIM; A. Roberts,
Peter J.; Heldt and Leroy A. strlngha7m.
dry Company of Ieffersonville, capital $25,-
OOe, filed articles of incorporation The com
pany VIII build steamboats, ano 0tner WAFER
craft. Michael A. and James w. sweeney
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In SELF-DEFENSE.
COrOner's Verdict in the BeckhaIn-
TOrbitt Shooting Case.

John L. Torbitt, who shot and killed John
Wesley Beckham last Sunday, was released
on bond by Judge Cox yesterday morning.
John r. Pearson was his surety. Torbitt
was released on the strength of the coro-
ner's verdict, which is to the effect that
Torbitt acted in self-defense. Three wit
nesseS to the shooting testified that Beck
nam was the aggressor in the trouble the
two men had; that he advanced to Torbitt
with drawn knife and exclaimed, I'm going
TO Kill you; that Torbitt tried TO avoid the
trouble, and finally to prevent Beckham
cutting him, drew his pistol and fired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
BOARD OF TRADE.
Regular Ticket Named by the Nom
mating COMMITTEES.

The nominating committee of the Board
Of Trade yesterday chose the following gem
tlemen to serve as officers of the board for
the ensuing year;
For President-E. B. MartindaIe.
For Vice President-John S. Lazarus
For Treasurer-John Osterman
For Members of Governing COMMITTEE
John ]. Appel, Arson j. Gardner. George
"a. Gay, Horace +. Kinney, William Kothe
Henry w. Lawrence, Edward l.. Mckee
James r. Ryan, Albert Sahm James
Wildmsn, NJ A Woollen.
The election of these officials will take
place June 49,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
CInims of Counties.

Some doubt is expressed as to whether the
schedule of counties that will be called on
for companies for the regiment the Governor
expects to have to call will stand. 1t was
asserted last night that White county citi-
Gems had received positive assurance that
a company was to come from there. 1t was
also asserted that Greensburg, in the Fourth
district stands a good show. Ex-Governor
Will Cumback is making active efforts for
the company from that town. Claims are
made that Greensburg is to get one of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04

been received from the War Department
at washington on the subject, it Is pre-
sumed that Colonel Smith made his state
ment advisedly, and no further assurance
chairs and writing tables will cost $500, but
it is expected to prove of many times that
value to the boys in camp when they de-
sire to get together.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
Buttons second Company.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON. Ind, June 3.-The second
military company is being organized in this
city. Forty young men have signed the roll
and have passed examination Twenty dol
lars has been raised to help buy tent for
the Northumberland sixtieth Indiana Regi-
ment. Lieutenant Colonel w. L. Kiger is
expected home tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04

A number of Indianapolis people who have
been anxious to visit the Indiana troops
at Chickamauga will take advantage of the
c., H. &, d. excursion which leaves for there
TODAY
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colored volunteers organized in this city. re-
ceived orders to-day to have his company
in readiness TO move at moments notice.
by the company, and the men are prepar-
ing TO move The company now numbers
sixty-seven and the roster is growing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
BIG -FOUR ROUTE.
Indiana District funniest at DAN
Vile, I'LL, June II to IA, 1898. One
Fare for the Round Trim.

Tickets good going on all trains of June II
and u, and good to return until the 18th.
SPECIAL EXCURSION SUNDAY, JUNE
L. SLIPS for the round trip, $1.25. Special
train leaves Indianapolis 7:25 a. m. Return
ing, leave Danville p. m.
For further particulars call on Big -Four
agents, No. East Washington street and
Union Station. H. M. BRONSON, A. G..
p. A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
prinoeton.s colored Company.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PRINCETON. Ind. June 3.-Capt. John
W. Mackey, commanding the company Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
Removal Notice,
IG FOUR ROUTE.

The c.. H. & D., Monon and l., D. & "
city ticket office now located at 20 Yves
Washington street, Cordova building.
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FHlNNS 4 Nv ANIA LINNlSs
Excursion to Louisville. $1.5O-ROund
TriD-$1.5O.

Special train leaves Indianapolis 7:30 a. m
Sunday, June 8, grand musical festival anC
open air concert. Indianapolis Maennerchor
Cincinnati LiederkranZ, Evansville Lieder-
kranz will participate.
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Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diaIa General offices, 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
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Ashby NJ Davis. John w. Poor and James
G. Cole are the directors.
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Visit the Boys in Camp at Chicl<a,
manga. Chattanooga and Re-

turn, Saturday, june 4, 1898.
1896 for the round trip-$9.S5 from Indian
apolis and corresponding, rates from all
points on Big Four. Tickets will be sold
via either Cincinnati or Louisville, good go
ing on all trains on Saturday, June 4, good
to return until Monday, June g. inclusive
Cali at Big -Four offices, No East Wash
ington street, and Union Station.
H. M. BRONSON, A. G. P. A.
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NOW s1eeping-Car Route 10 Detroit.

Commencing Monday May go through
sleeping cars will leave Indianapolis daily
1920 p. m. via Pennsylvania short-line. Ar
rive Detroit els a. m. Dining car on train.
For particulars apply to W. w. Richard
SON D. p, A
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S1-CINCINNATI AND RETURN-S1.
Via G.. II. & ID. RY. Sunday. June 5.

Special fast train making no local stops
leaves Union Station Ills d. M; leaves Gin
cinnati returning 1880 p. m.
Tickets and information at Union Station
and % West Washington-street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-04
PENNSYLVANIA LINES.
PENNsYLVANIA LINES.

Tickets sold Saturday. June 4; good re-
turning until June Z. Go see the boys at
Chickamauga. w. w. Richardson. D. p. A.
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$9.S5-CHATTANOOG AND RETURN
SAS5
Via c., II. & ID. Ry.,

Via c., H. & d. Ry., Saturday, June 4.
Tickets on sale June 4, good to return I'M
til June T. inclusive. Tickets and informa-
In OtOO street
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McGilliard Agency Co. Fire insurance.
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Kimban pianos carIIn 8 Lennox. } E. Marke. St
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Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
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DunInD's Celebrated Hats.
straw and Felt. seaton's Hat Store,
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Friday Of the gala week will be reception
day, when the general public Is invited to
inspect the building between the hours of
and p, m, From the elaborate arrange
ments made by the committee in charge 1t
viii be safe to predict that the. house
one of the social features of the year.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-03-24

Are You disturbed at night and broken
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ing. 1t cures dysentery, diarhoes, reguI
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collie, softens the gums, reduces iuhama'
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whole system Mrs Winslow's Soothing
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o the taste an is the prescription OF one
OF the Oldest and best female physician
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price rs cts y bottle
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Il can say one thing for C1amberlain's
Collie, Cholera ald Dlsrhoea Remedy, and
that is that it exopls any proprietary med
cine | have seen 90 the market, snd hsv
been 10 the prsc,ice Of medicine and tn
drug business for the past forty wears,
writes j. NJ, Jackson, MD Bronson, Fla
Physicians like Cham berlain's Colc, Chol
era and Diirrho,a Remedy because it is a
scientific preparation, and because it
always gives qnick relief. Get bottle al
A. II. re,tibo 81. NJ ,hche-tet Depot, or
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TIE house has passed the possoflloe az
preparation bill after hshi on The sppro
pr.uon, q $50. 900 600 for railway tran.
pott.tion Of mails, slTl. 900 for .peci,l
facilities bet-.sn Nes York and Ne. Or
leans and s45 100 Tor special facilities
from ksn,s City TO Newton, k.n. These
items annually stuaeI more or lees Of {.
sonte.,. Thu year the opposition seemed
10 be lees intent All Efforts 10 reduce
ibe spptoprlstsoa for railroad tran.
p. rlsllon .isuslly failed. and The vote 90
,he soathsrn mail subsidy sa II 10 IS
@ains, striking ont BY nssl parliament
sy m.neuvsrins the opponsnn Of the Abb
niy sne prsv.uled from seltinss direct
,,ts on motion TO recommn .Ih 10
druosion', The naval appropriation bill
b. reen completed by The ,ubcon O, i,lee
ard viii be reported to the fall Commits.
Of oncs