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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Mayor Van Wyck admitted on the witness
stand, when talking about newspaper men,
that he would lie in self-preservation If
necessary. That is not exactly a compli-
mentary confession for a man to make who
is testifying In behalf of his own integrity
and political salvation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
snn-Chuns Occupied by British.

HONG-KONG, May 17.-San-Chung was
occupied yesterday without any casualties.
There is an unconfirmed report that the
rebels are occupying Sunon city. San
Chung and Sunon are. situated in the hin
terland of Hong-Kong. The British troops
found the gates of San-Chung open. The
boundary of the new British territory was
not otherwise extended. The villages along
the route welcomed the troops and seemed
a Goa hla
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

popular movement is well under way
In California for the collection of a fund
to present o medal to every California vol
unteer returning from the Philippines. The
medals will be a handsome work of art
and each one will be accompanied by a
parchment certificate giving the name OF
the recipient. number of his regiment. etc.
Such demonstrations OF popular approval
and gratitude to the soldiers are calculated
to make the "aunties" very tired
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Water alone is needed to make the Amer
lean desert bloom" is the remark of a corre-
spondent who has been visiting the rainless
regions OF the new States. He is doubtless
correct. but he is not the inventor of the
idea Some time & a person stated that
water and good society were all that were
needed to make a place OF uncomfortable
repute a paradise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

The Hon. Tom l.. Johnson urges a forty
seven-year franchise in Detroit, so that the
bonds taken from the city in payment for
the street railways may nave good security.
There are several other strong strings to
the johnson brand of municipal ownership.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

The seating Of the delegates to the peace
conference IN the alphabetical order Of coun-
tries as designated by their French names
puts Germany as "Allemagne" In the first
row and the United States as "Etats-Unis''
In the same row with Spain as "Espagne."
Arrangement by the English names would
have placed the United States in the last
row and tust behind Turkey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

One Of the latest dispatches from Cuba is
hat the situation Is much clearer" but
that was on Tuesday. 1t may have changed
since that time. but the ups and downs OF
the Cuban leaders do not greatly affect the
American people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
Sir Charles Macdonald III.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May IL.
According to advices from China, received
by the Empress of India, Sir Claud Mac
Donald. British ambassador at Picking, is a
very sick man. He sailed from Shanghai
for Europe April %. with Lady Macdonald.
on the same boat with Prince Heinrich.
with Princess Irene, wife of Prince Henry
of Prussia. Sir Claude MacDonald's state
of health was such as to forbid any one see
ing him. Several matters which IL was
hoped would be settled by the minister were
left in allegiance. 1t is said that the illness
less than the hinA-po varnish poison.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

II the circuit judges the State over make
as fitting selections for the county and
township advisory boards as has Judge
Allen In this county 1t is fair to assume hat
the provisions Of the reform law viii be
faithfully enforced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Customer see that cream color gloves
are the thing. Is this tho shade?
Clerk--Wait until i call the boss. 1 pay
only three per for board.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Pennsylvania his engraved gems. East In
dian chronological collection and colored
prints of the costumes Of France. valued at
Soo.Ooo- Prof Sommerville has devoted the
pest part OF his life TO gathering these gems,
canoes and intaghos, and his collection is
said TO be unrivaied in America
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Some months ave elasped since the editor
of Is to / inclination has made inquiry about
General Prosperity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

The Missionary-There has been great
made in your little isle.
Aged Native-Great, indeed, oh brother!
Forty years ago we didn't have a Christian.
. drunkard or q thief on the island
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
Can be found at the following places:
YORK-Astor House

CH1CAGoEPaimer House. p. o.. News Co.. III
Dearborn street, Great Northern Hotel and
Grand Pacific Hotel.
LOUIsvILLEAC. +. Deering. northwest corner
Of Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co., IS Fourth avenue.
ST. LoUIs-UnienN News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTON, d. C.--Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wf11ard's Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Now that General Funston has declared
chat he desires no Office but win be a cattle
raiser. he should be let alone A draft to
M all the Offices is not impending.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Mayor Jones. of Toledo who desires to be
rid Of political parties. should go to Russia
There they neither have parties nor dis
cusgfon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

So far the Populists have agreed with the
Democrats on but one point, that the cam
paign of 1896 must not be duplicated. Yet it
would appear that Mr.. Bryan has even that
to learn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
The Cheerful Idiot.

Madness" said the prosy boarder. is
closely allied 10 wit"
Yes" said the Cheerful Idiot, when my
wit IS not appreciated / get mad st once"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18
IN H AIR.
His Mind.

They do say Jiggins is losing his mind"
Huh, 1 didn't think he had sense enough
o do a thing like that"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

Of Cuba Is individual industry. The late in
surgents should quit loaing and go to work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

A few Bryan organs which are assailing
expansion might profit by noting the two
weeks silence Of their leader.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

NEW YORK. May 17.-Ex-President Har-
rison sailed on the st. Paul for England
to-day, where he goes as chief counsel for
Venezuela In the boundary arbitration pro-
Don jose Andrade. envoy ex-
traordinary of Venezuela, was also q pas
sengor on the St. Paul
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-18

PHILADELPHIA May E.-Maxwel Som
r>rvna hAs presented 10 the University Of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
A CORKER IN WEBSTER.
Creates Havoc in
Slater Mill, Which is
Damaged Badly.

Webster, Aug. H.-The North Village
cotton mills, belonging to the H. N.
Slater estate, were struck by lightning
tonight at 11.SO O'Clock and the damage
from fire and water will amount to be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
The bolt, struck during the heaviest
thunder storm of the season, which con-
tinued for over half an hour about mid
night, during which rain fell in torrents
and the sky was lighted with almost in
eessant flashes of lightning.
Shortly after the shower came up the
electric fire alarm service of the town
was crippled beyond usefulness, and the
alarm of the Slater mill fire was turned
in by passerby who ran his horse a
mile and half to notify the depart
ment.
The response was prompt, but when
the first of the department arrived after
hard run the fire was we'll under con-
troll through the work of the mill bril-
gade. The bolt of lightning appears to
have entered the mill room first and
totally wrecked looms valued at $1,000.
The damage by water will be heavy.
Another bolt struck the electric
works, doing considerable damage.
Shortly after the storm abated the fire
alarm service was put in working or
der
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
THE OXFORD FAIR.
Fine Program of Events Has Been Ar
ranged for Both Days.


Oxford, Aug. Interpretations are well
advanced for the coming fair, which
takes place Sept. rs. The following pro-
gram has been arranged;
First days a. M, drawing numbers for
blowing; 9.15 a. M, blowing match; 10 d.
M, exhibition Of working steers and two
year-olds; $50 a. M, exhibition of oxen
and steers under two years old; II a. m,
matched cattle; 11.S0 a. M, draft horses;
IL m, society dinner; 1.I5 p. M, exhibit
ton of fancy trained cattle in front of
esss papsS p rqf q sd paf fTot 2 oS
pace, 1880 class, purse S150-S75, $37 $23, SIS.
Second day-s a. m exhibition mares
lions for stock purposes; II a. m, exhibit
ton gents driving horses 1.30 a. M,
exhibition colts: IL m, dinner; p. M,
.aa tr99tting stations; 1.$O p. m,
$2S, $l5; trot or pace, 2;20 class, purse 500
$780, Wy, $50, $40; trot or pace, 2:S5 class,
purse $lOo-s5o, $25, SIS, $40 Heats in above
races 10 be trotted alternately.
Morelo Brothers and st. Clair Brothers
entertainment for both days.
:. The entries for trotting close Sept. at
IL p. m.
The ladies of the North Church will hold
g social in the church vestry on Wednes-
day evening.
Rev. H. II. Brown has returned from
West Dudley, where he has been attend
ing camp meeting.
Rev. Joseph ]. Rice who has taken
church at Whitinsville, preached his fare
well sermon at st. Roeh's Catholic Church
on Sunday evening. During his stay here
ne has gained the affection of his people,
and they are sorry to have him leave.
Miss Bertha Howard is visiting friends
in North Grafton.
Ruth Wakefield, the little daughter of
Andrew Wakefield had her cniIar-hona u,
tured by falling from a hammock yester-
day
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
SIR THOMAS PLEASED.
Upton Delighted at Sham
rocks Reception in
New York.

London, Aug. 22.-Thomas Upton. in
an interview with a representative of
the Daily Mail, has expressed himself
as delighted at the reception accorded
the Shamrock by the Americans. II
am deeply sensible" he said, "of the
very great kindness and courtesy ex-
tended to the masters and Grey of the
challenger, and take it as a very
great and exceptional compliment that
the freedom of the port of New York
has been granted to me and my friends.
Indeed, venture to say that no greater
mark of courtesy could possibly be
shown.
Il shall sail for New York by the
Campania next Saturday with Messrs.
Fife and Rathey, and soon after our
arrival we shall join the Shamrock for
her trials"
Sir Thomas then launched into en-
thusiastic praises of Mr.. Fife and all
others concerned in turning out what
he believes to be the finest and fastest
craft ever launched in English waters
He said he attached no Importance
to the report that an American pas
senger steamer had bumped into the
oHdIuIOck IN any event, ne was SatlS-
fed that no serious harm had been
done, or he would have heard of it
privately.
Resides he continued, 81 feel con-
f1dent that the Americans will be as
careful of the. Shamrock as l would be
myself. AS to her speed capacity, 1
may say, without entering into unnec-
essary details, that the general impress
sion, to the effect that the Shamrock
was designed to stand the rough At
lantic passage and will, therefore, prob
ably be slower than the Columbia in
smooth water, is erroneous. 1t is OBJ
viously impossible to build yacht that
will be equally fast in all weather, but
in that respect the challenger has had
the brains of the best men in England.
Il am not a betting man, or I would
like to have some of that three to one
betting they are offering in the United
States against the Shamrock. In fact,
friend of mine told me he means to
have $1,000 worth at that price. You
see, lot of people are Judging the
Shamrock by her appearance at her
moorings after the ocean trip. The
proof is that they know nothing what
ever about her, That is all I can say.
Now, let the better boat win"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
LEAVES FOR PARIS.
Schneider, the Attsche, viii Sue OFF,
GERS for Forgery.

COTS TOT ForgeTy.
Paris, Aug. 21.--A dispatch from Ems
says that Col. Schneider, the Austrian
military attache, whose alleged letter in
eliminating DreNus has been one Of the
principal weapons of the prosecution. has
started for Paris with the intention Of in
shutting proceedings for forgery and the
employment of forged documents against
those responsible for the authorshin ana
use Of the letter, which he has already
distinctly repudlated.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
MR.. LENoIR CHOSEN.
is Now Superintendent of Gardner
Fitchbure 6 Westminster Road.


Gardner, Aug. 21-The official an
nouncement was made today that
Frederick Lenoir, superintendent of the
Gardner street railway, was chosen to
NIL the same position for the Gardner,
Fitchburg & Westminster road. AL
though the road will not be in running
order for over a month, it was found
necessary to choose superintendent to
look after matters pertaining to the
road, and Supt. Lenoir was chosen Sat
urday Although chosen to fill the posi-
ton at the head Of the new road, Supt.
Lenoir will still continue in his present
capacity as superintendent Of the Card
ner street railway.
Supt. Lenoir has been in Gardner
nearly three years, having in 1895 sue
ceeded Marcus A. Coolidge, the original
superintendent of the road, who now
gives his attention to road building and
VINO has the contract for the c., F. G.
w. road.
Supt. Lenoir was born In 1860 In
Springfield, and is a SON of w. c. Lee
noir, manager of the Court Square
Opera House. At the age of Is he left
school to embark in active life. He he
gan by clerking in stores, and later in
terested himself in the machinjst's
tfdue. IN 1880 ne entered the employ of
the Westinghouse Mfg. Co. Later he
went on the road for the Thompson,
Houston Co., predecessors of the Cen
eral Electric Co., with headquarters in
Lynn and Schenectady, N. Y For three
and half years he was electrical sup
erintendent of the Consolidated road in
Worcester, and during that time
changed over 30 miles of road from
horse car to electric car lines, and sup
erintended the setting up of an 1900
horsepower generator in the power
house in South Worcester. Later he be-
came master mechanic on the Fitch
burg & Leominster road and had charge
Of the setting up of the apparatus in
the power house.
Since coming to Gardner Superinten-
dent Lenoir has made many Improve
ments about the road. The principal
one, perhaps, was the relocation of the
track in Union square. The track was
shifted from the west to the east side
OF Chestnut street, so that between the
Elm street bridge and the corner OF
North Main and Chestnut streets teams
on Chestnut street do not have to cross
the tracks, whereas they had to cross
them twice previous TO the relocation.
Another important change was the
widening of the curve at the junction of
Lake and Park streets where cars fire.
quently left the rails.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
JUST EIGHTY-FIVE.
North BroOkfield Man
Is Heartily Con-
graduated.
ONE OF The OLDEST RESIDENTS.
Has Served the Town in
Various Positions Of
Responsibility.

North Brookfield, Aug. 21.-Hiram
knight today celebrated the S0th an
niversary of his birthday at his home
on Grove street. Many of his friends
called to congratulate him and to wish
him many more years of life and health.
There were no special observances, Mr..
Knight being content simply to receive
the good wishes of his friends.
The venerable gentleman is still hale
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22

@ a - III @ III K "A.
Bears the 1Iha Kind You Have Always Bought
signature q NxMAzlIw
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
SHOT BRoTHER-IN-LAW.
Husband Carries to An End an Old
Time Feud.

Philadelphia, Aug. 20.-Edward #. Rich
Of Schenevus, Otsego county N. Y, was
shot and killed by William j. Haugh, his
brother-u-law, late last night, at Pauls-
boro, n j., few miles south of here.
Rich came to Paulsboro on Thursday to
Of an old fe,id Rich and Mrs. Tiaugh met
at the house Of an old friend.
Haugh learned that they were together
and went to the house. Forcing an en-
trance, he attacked Rich, who. In defend
Ing himself, stabbed his assailant three
times. Haugh then shot Rich through the
heart. HauRh was arrested.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
THOUSANDS BURIED.
Victims of Tornado in Porto Rico Laid
Away by Survivors.

Ponce, Porto Rico. Aug. 2t.--Tt is now
estimated that the bodies of $500 victims
Of the recent hurricane have been buried,
that 1000 persons were injured during the
storm and that 1000 people are still miss
ing There Is opportunity here now for
investors. There is the greatest lack Of
money for repairing damages, replanting
and replerishing stocks The alcaldes ap-
pointed committees for the distribution Of
relief stores, etc, but the military au-
thorlties objected TO It.
Ponce is healthful. though bodies con-
tinue TO be found in the field. The au-
thorities have decided to burn the ruins of
YaDucO,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20

mission for the purpose Of ascertaining
whether or not the contemplated action is
or is not. violation of the Interstate
commerce law We think 1T is. for the
Following reasons
l. The present classification has been
current for series of years, having been
established voluntarily by the railroad
companies without interference from any
other interest, and in the relative CLASH
fication of commodities is just and equi-
table,
20 The rates of freight under this cias-
sihcstion are in Themselves reasonably
compensatory.
90 Classification long. established and
satisfactory to both shipper and carrier is
evidence OF its equity, and should not be
changed without conclusive testimony TO
Justify such action.
a. The changes decided on have been
the result of a secret movement by the
railroad authorities, and the shippers OF
commodities have had 10 opportunity TO
present their views or their side of the
question.
IS. The nature OF the changes makes an
advance over former rates of 20 TO 25 per
cent on the car shipments and 40 to IS per
cent on smaller lots, and are so radical
as to constitute disturbance of trade re-
lations and will materially restrict the
area OF distribution for our business, both
mitted to go into effect these changes Will
result in serious injury to the investments
of manufacturers and shippers and arc
unjust and unreasonable
&c We are of the opinion that the prin-
ciples involved in previous decisions OF
your commission are adverse 10 violent adj
vances in rates upon staple commodities.
and that your commission has held that
rates long established afford prima facie
evidence of the justice and reasonable
ness, and that the burden OF jusJifying
any arbitrary advance rests upon the car
riers.
Therefore. we respectfully petition that
the railroads adopting the classification OF
the Trunk Line association be summoned
TO appear before your honorable commits
sion to justify their proposed action,
and that pending your decision they be
enjoined from making any radical changes
of classification that will advance exist
ing freight rates and disturb and injure
our prevailing business relations.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
La GRANGE LOCALS.
Jurors Have Been Excused for the
Week.


La Grange, Texas. December 1s.-Mrs.
August Tiemann died yesterday at noon of
typhoid fever, She was inferred in the
cemetery here this morning at 10 o'clock.
She leaves husband and infant surviving
her.
Mr.. Joe Lane and wife are here visiting
Mrs. A. S. Mann.
DR.. Clay Moore arrived yesterday at
boon and viii spend few days here with
his parents.
Attorney ], b. Duncan and H. B. Otto
left for Cameron this morning On busi-
ness.
DR.. Robert Lenert OF BRENNAN spent
yesterday 10 the city visiting the family
OF MIR. A, c. lensrt.
Mr., August Heintze sustained a painful
injury yesterday by falling from a ladder
In his store while arranging some goods
and struck his head against the edge OF
the counter.
The jurors summoned for this week in
the district court duly arrived this morn
ing but were dismissed again by Judge
Teichmueler, there being no cases for
trial this week.
Rev. G.. II. Brooks preached his tirst
sermons IN the Methodist church 10 fair
sized congregations yesterday The as
Segment OF Rev Brooks TO this church is
very satisfactory and pleasing TO the peo-
pie and he will no doubt accomplish much
good while here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-20
Notes and Personals.

s. A. McNeeley. inspector OF materials
Of the Katy, was in the city yesterday
Horace Booth. assistant general freight
agent Of the International route. Ia on
business trip to Mobile.
General Freight Agent Taylor of the
Houston East and West Texas has re-
turned from visit to North Texas
r. w. Miller OF Dallas. travelling freight
and passenger agent of the Houston East
and West Texas railway was in the city
yesterday.
Major Charles b. Peck. manager, and
Mr.. r. 8. Collins. secretary OF the Texas
Car Service association. have returned
from Fort Worth.
W. II. Lewis, agent Of the Katy at Par.
cons. Kan. was In the city yesterday,
guest Of Mr.. J L. West, assistant general
freight agent OF the Katy.
Mr.. C. w. Bein. traffic manager OF the