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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
ElOpement of Married Folks.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE. Ind, Sept 12.-Thomas
Bennett, married. and Mrs. Charles Whit
ton, married and the mother OF two sons,
eloped Sunday and have not been heard
from. Bennett and Mrs. Whitton are both
about thirty-five years old and have been
living on neighboring farms north of Mays
A few days ago Benefits wife Joined him
in a sale of their farm for s., 800. Bennett
said he wanted to invest the proceeds in
another place. This money Bennett took
with him. Mrs. Whitton came here with
her husband from near Georgetown, KY.
seven years ago. She regarded a
woman Of much beauty and at her old home
in the bluegrass country was looked on as
the belle of the neighborhood Bennett and
Mrs. Whitton have been attentive TO each
other at church socials and other gatherings
at which they often met
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
WHEELER MAY RETURN
"FIGHTING JOE, NOT PLEASED WITH
AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
General Otis, Ii Ii Said, Tried to side
Track the Ala ba mian-An over.
loaded Transport.

NEW YORK. Sept. IA dispatch to the
World from Hong Kong says: Advices
which were sent here TO avoid Otis's CEN
sorship at Manila, bearing date of Sept.
z, say: General Joseph Wheeler only OBJ
tanned an assignment to active duty after
a serious dispute with General Otis, who
wanted to sidetrack the veteran fighter by
sending him to some obscure post in the
southern islands. General Wheeler now
declares that he will apply for permission
to return to the United States soon unless
there Is some change in the management
of affairs in the Philippines.
IAN association of natives styling itself
The Filipino Liberation Society has ap-
piled for permission to organize in Manila
with General Otis as the president. The
general has declined to pledge himself in
the matter, but thought 1t might be pos
sible to forward the operations of the asso-
citation.
According to private letters received
within the American lines several of the
rebel colonies and two of Aguinaldo's brig
captured when the United States troops at
tack Tarlac because they tired of re-
names Of these disconnected Filipino Off
GERS, but to publish them would betray
them to the vengeance of Aguinaldo.
Many serious complaints have been made
by the discharged soldiers now on board the
transport Tartar, which is being re-
paired at Hong Kong. These men declare
that the vessel Is overcrowded. that she Is
in a bad sanitary condition and that the
supplies of food are not sufficient. The off,
GERS In charge admit the genuineness OF
that the discharged soldiers crowded the
ship of their own accord, although they
had an option of remaining in Manila until
the next troop ship should sail. The condi-
ton OF the vessel will seriously affect the
health of the returning soldiers. There are
j, 200 of them on board being carried back
to San Francisco. The soldiers on the Tar
tar are fraternizing with the British regu-
lars on duty here and are being entertained
at the various messes of the garrison. At
these gatherings the Anglo-American alli-
ance is always enthusiastically toasted The
Tartar will sail Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
For a Weekly Pay Day.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Sept. 1.-THE matter of
weekly pay for factory as well other
wage earners, in this city is attracting
much attention after a considerable amount
of agitation by the local press. Some of
the most important changes that have been
made is at the Palmer iron and steel works.
where the semi-monthly pay has been
changed to weekly. The forty employees at
the postoffice have been informed that they
will be paid weekly in the future instead
OF monthly, and a dozen other manufac-
turing concerns are preparing for the same
change. The agitation was launched by
Congressman Cromer. who is working hard
TO make this rule applicable throughout the
entire gas belt where he has Jurisdiction,
are happy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Victims of wouId-Be Assassin.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE. Ind, Sept. 12-William
Searcy. who was shot from under cover
of darkness by a concealed assassin on
Sunday morning, Aug. q, has had his left
arm amputated above the elbow. DR.. Z. l.
Wooden. the attending physician, was as
sisted by DIR. L. NJ. Eisenbeiss, of Indian
apolis, and DR.. w. III. Smith, of Rushvile
Searcy's arm had shriveled and died, and
the amputation was deferred until the ex-
tent of the injury TO the arm could be as
certained. Mrs. Grant Powell the second
person seriously wounded IN the attempt at
be forever blind in her left eye, and ii may
become necessary to remove the eye itself.
The case against Grant Powell. the former
husband of Mrs. Powell, stands about as 1t
did, Powell is in Jail and no bail fixed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Mile. VIII Go If Ordered.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-In response to an
inquiry whether there was any prospect Of
his going to Manila to assume command
of the United States forces there General
Miles said last night: Il cannot tell. There
are no new developments i'm the matter so
far as 1 know Certainly such a mission
would be serious and responsible one, and
/ don't think that anybody would ask TO
be sent there. A variety of complicated
problems await solution in the Philippines"
Asked If he would not like TO go out there
and undertake the solution of these prob
lens, General Miles smiled TRANQUILITY and
replied: 1T is a soldiers duty TO go where
he is sent and to do the very best he can
when he gets there"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Freucb CONSUL Nav Prote.t.

CHICAGO. Sept. 12.-Only one obstacle is
feared as likely to mar the success Of the
indignation meeting at which the verdict of
the Dreyfus court-martial at Rennes is to
be denounced, and which has been called
for Metropolitan Hall next Sunday after
noon by the ffty-five lodges of the Jewish
Order of the Western Star, organiza-
ton which has q membership of six thou
sand in Chicago, and this Is the information
al aspect that may be given the affair. The
French consul at Chicago may decide that
such a gathering would be discourteous to
his home government and make represent
tations TO the Washington authorities with
q view to having the meeting prohibited
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Scarcity of LabOrers.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Sept 12-At
no time within years has there been such a
demand for labor here as at present Any
person desiring work has no trouble In Sc
curing it. but there is trouble in securing
men. p. III. Mccormack, contractor at the
Indiana Reformatory, has advertised for
one hundred men and is experiencing diff
sitions created by the operation of the diff
ferent manufacturing institutions makes it
hard for the farmers to secure help Dur
ing harvest and the planting of crops the
failure to secure hands is greatly delaying
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Mis-. Luna Turned out by Sheriff.

Special 10 The Indafapo1s Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Sept. 12.-Tables
were turned to-day in the fight over the
school at Woodburn. Early in the morn
ing Sheriff Melchng went to the town with
a restraining order that had been issued
on an Injunction. The sheriff found the
schOolhouse locked and barred with Miss
Lund, the teacher for the town faction, in
side with number of pupils On being told
the sheriff wanted to her she opened
the door and marched her pupils to a pri-
vate house, where she is now conducting
school. Trustee Woebbeking, of the town.
ship, then installed his teacher, Daniel
Mayors, and the children of the other fac
ton then entered the school. Now the
township authorities have the best of it, but
a change may take place at any time. Bad
blood may be shown by the two factions
before the matter is settled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
A MURDEROUs CROSSING.
Mrs. Harrison McVety and Three Chill
dren Killed Near LOganspOrt.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind. Sept. ia carriage
containing Mrs. Harrison McVety and her
three children was struck by west-bound
Panhandle passenger train three miles east
of this city at 10 o'clock this morning. The
three children were instantly killed and the
mother was severely injured that she
died at st. Joseph's Hospital in this city
at O'Clock this afternoon. never having
regained consciousness The dead are:
CARRIE M'VETY, aged twenty-five.
MAY MVETY, aged sixteen.
ARTHUR M'VETY, aged twelve.
MRS. HARRISON MVETY, aged fifty.
Mrs McVety, with her children, had been
in this city, where they had spent yester-
day and last night visiting Mrs. McVety's
sister and were returning 10 their home
near Walton. this county. when the acct
dent occurred. The crossing is particu-
larly dangerous one. il being difficult to
see an approaching train from either di-
rection. The victims were brought to this
CITY and il was found the bodies of the
three children were shockingly mangled.
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Press Association in this city. A large num-
Der of representative citizens were present.
with Mayor Rave As chairman. 1t was de-
cided to have flower show during the visit
of the editors. This latter idea is a new,
one in this vicinity and originated at Los
Angeles. If carried out il will be as unique
as IL will be beautiful. A hop on the exc
cursion steamer Columbia will also be Civ
en- In honor of the visitors. A meeting of
the general committee was held at the City
Hall. Tuesday night. and subcommittee ap-
pointed The latter will begin work at once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Movement. of Steamers.

NEW YORK. Sept. 12-Arrived: Kensing-
ton, from Antwerp: Brazilia, from Ham
burg. Sailed: Georgia, for Liverpool; Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, for Bremen, via Cher
bourg and Southampton; Servia. for Liver
pool.
QUEENSTOWN. Sept. 13-Arrived: Teu-
tonic. from New York. for Liverpool
PLYMOUTH. Sept. 11.-Arrived: Pennsyl-
vania. from New York for Hamburg.
SOUTHAMPTON, Sept 12-Arrived.
Lain, from New York. for Bremen.
BREMEN. Sept. 12.-Arrived: Barbarossa
from New York via Southampton.
HAMBURG. Sept. l2.-Arrived: Assyria.
from Baltimore
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13

Trouble at EIwoOd Now Spreading tn
Other Gas-Delt Cities.

ALEXANDRIA, Ind, Sept. 12.-The strike
of lamp chimney workers in the gas belt is
assuming serious proportions. To-day one
hundred employees of the South Marion plant
struck for higher wages, while more are
expected to leave their work tomorrow.
Both this strike and that at the Thomas
Evans plant are thought TO have been
caused by the deputation of Elwood strik-
ers, who have been making tour OF gas
belt factories. In both cases the men have
demanded 10 per cent increase or wages.
There are now seven hundred chimney
workers in the gas belt on strike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Spanish at RidgeviIIe College.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ROCKVILLE, Ind, Sept. 1.-THE fall
term of Ridgeville College opened yester-
day with an increased number of students.
new dormitory with forty rooms is near
ing completion, which will enable the man.
agement to offer special inducements to
students from distance II. G. Garvin, P.
II: D., late of the University of Indianap-
oils, is president. ably assisted by a corps
Wabash and Lake Forest Colleges, and
later Of the University of Chicago has
charge of the scientific course. President
Garvin will conduct a class In Spanish.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Hanna May Not Enter the Fight.

CLEVELAND, o.. Sept. lat is feared
by Cleveland friends of Senator Hanna
that the condition OF his health may pre-
vent him from continuing the hard political
work which he has mapped out for himself
Letters from members of his family TO
friends and relatives give the impression
that his health has not beer improved by
his sojourn I'm France; I'm fact the opinion
based upon them Is that he would be in
better condition had he remained az home.
His aiSment Is rheumatism. Senator Hanna
Is expected home I'm a few days, he being
row on the Atlantic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
George Duck.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Ind. Sept H-George Duck,
of the Oldest residents of Wabash and
for many years leading manufacturer.
died suddenly this afternoon at his home.
For some time he had not been in the best
of health, but his condition was not thought
dangerous. After dinner he went to the
bathroom and later his family found him
dead on the floor. Mr.. Duck born in
Starke county, Ohio, Dec. q, 1923. He
came to Indiana In his youth, locating at
Roanoke where he engaged in the lumber
business. He moved to Wabash in 1866
and became a member of the sash and door
manufacturing Arm Of Duck & De Puy.
and at the time of his death was a partner
In the same business He was married
in 1864 and has one child, Mrs. Will X.
Yarnelle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Would-Be Bride Taken Home by Papa

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WARSAW Ind, Sept. 12.-Miss Marian
Miles, the daughter of DR.. Miles of Chi
cago, the well-known patent medicine man.
ufacturer, has been visiting with the FAM
lily Of a prominent lawyer in this city.
While here she became deeply attached to
Mr.. Russell Sanford, q saleman of this
city after knowing him three days. San
ford secured a license and had made def
mite arrangements for the wedding when
friends discovered the secret and immediate
ly telegraphed the young woman's father,
who came and took the daughter to Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Death of John blanchard.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Sept. 12.-John
Blanchard. for nine years editor-in-chief of
the Minneapolis Times. died this morning
after an illness of several months. aged ff-
ty-seven. He was born I'm Sandusky, O. In
1871 he came West. locating at Monticello,
Ia. where he published the Monticello Ex-
press for thirteen years. In 1884 he became
editor-in-chief of the Dubuque Times. and
served a term as state oil inspector under
Governor Larabee In 1889 he came to Min
neapolis and the following year become ed
itor OF the Minneapolis Times. which posi-
ton he held at the time Of his death
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
ANOTHER TRUST SCHEME.
WindOw-GIass Manufacturers Com
mittee Called to Pittsburg.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind, Sept. 2.-Indiana
members Of the window glass manufactur-
ers' national committee were called TO
Pittsburg last night for consultation. 1t
is expected that they will decide TO meet
half way the demands Of the workers. Sew
eral of the combine manufacturers over
the country have shown signs of weakening,
and IL is now thought the trust will be un-
able TO hold out later than Oct. 5, and II is
thought the scale will be signed in the in
term and the factories resume at that time
or before
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Guerin.. Food Supply Cut on.

PARIS, Sept. 12.-Three men. who have
been engaged in supplying food to NJ.
Guerin, the president OF the anti-Semite
League, who. with a number of companions.
has been intrenched at the headquarters OF
the league, in the Rue de Chabrot, since
Aug IL, were arrested to-day after
gendarme was badly kicked in the stomach.
The prisoners had secured rooms opposite
the house known as Fort Chambrot, from
which, by night, they passed food to him
by means of rope.
This evening the police arrested the con-
cierge of the house opposite Fort Chabrol,
from which the provisions were supplied
to NJ Guerin
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-About a thou
sand persons attended a mass meeting at
the Masonic Temple tonight to protest
against the verdict OF the Rennes court
martial in the Dreyfus case. The speakers
Included all creeds. Hebrew. Protestant ard
Catholic. After a number of addresses the
meeting adopted set of resolutions affirm
Ing belief in the innocence of Dreyfus, con-
demning the proceedings of the court-mar-
tial. and pledging those present to use every
lawful and proper means TO prevent The CO.
operation OF this country in the Paris expo
sition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
CongratuIatfon from Beveridee.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS. Ind, Sept. 12-Temple H.
Owens. of this city. was to-day notified by
Assistant Adjutant General w. H. Carter
that he had been appointed first lieu
tenant in the Forty-fifth Infantry Volun-
teers. Lieutenant Owens was formerly city
editor of the Republican here, which posi-
ton he resigned to accept the second lieu
tenancy of Company X, One-hundred-and-
sixty-first Indiana He received his present
appointment through Senator Albert J. Bev-
eridge. The senator wired friend In this
city to-day to the effect that he had just
Corbin of Owens's apnointment' and added !.
Congratulate the young man for me on his
good luck and say that / expect him to be
/ shall be seriously disappointed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Cuban BOY Treated as a Negro.


PRINCETON. Ind, Sept. 12.-The school
trustees of Princeton are having considera-
BILE trouble over a Cuban boy, whom an
army officer brought home with him from
Cuba. The Cuban was started to school
to-day with the white children. and the
their children If the foreigner was permit
ted to attend the white school. They claim
he has colored blood and must go to a
negro school. The trustees withdrew the
Cuban temporarily. There is considerable
hard feeling over the matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Carli.t Plots Discovered.

BARCELONA, Sept. H.-The discomfort
over the new taxes continues. Carlist plots
have been discovered in the neighboring
villages and the surrounding heights have
been invested by the civil guards
The Queen Regent has signed a decree
proclaiming martial law in the province of
Vizcaya-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Deaths at Sullivan.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SULLIVAN, Ind, Sept. 12.-Mrs. Rosa d.
McCammon, aged fifty-six, wife of William
McCammon, a prominent business man of
this city, died last night of stomach trou-
BILE. One daughter, Mrs. Cora Gilbert, Of
this city, survives. Interment will be at
Highland Cemetery, Terre Haute, Thurs
day afternoon.
James Demaree, aged fifty, formerly a
leading baker and confectioner of this city,
died to-day of paralysis and Bright's dis
ease. He was an Odd Fellow and leaves a
wife and son. He formerly resided in Green
field, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Action of REPRESENTATIONS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1.-THE follow
ing message has been sent to President Nc
Kinley by the Episcopal clergy of this city:
The clericus of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of San Francisco. profoundly moved
by the verdict In the Dreyfus case. most
earnestly request your Excellency 10 take
such action looking toward a reversal of
the sentence as is possible and compatible
with the diplomatic relations existing be-
tween the two nations"
The PhflomatE Club, representing all the
Jewish women of San Francisco sent
cablegram of sympathy to Mime. Dreyfus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
NEW CAR TRUST.


LANSING. Mich. Sept. 12.-The new cal
trust the American Car and Foundry Com
pany, capitalized at sso.OOooOo. filed articles
Of incorporation to-day, paying franchise
fee of $4,000 the secretary of state requiring
fees to be paid upon the full amount Of the
capital stock instead OF upon that part rep
resented by the Detroit car works The fee
is tbs second largest paid by any corpora
ton in this State, the tobacco trust having
paid q fee of $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Armenians Barred.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 12-An Ar
menian journal reports that Turkey abso-
lutely refuses to permit Armenians who
emigrated to the Cacaucus at the time of
the kurdish atrocities in Armenia to re-
turn to their homes The Turkish consul
at Batoum it is added. refuses passports
even to Armenans having commercial re-
lations with Turkish seaports and at the
menians living in Turkey to emigrate to
Russia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
FAIR WEATHER TO-DAY.
Fresh NortherIy Winds VIII Prevail
Throughout Indiana.

WASHINGTON. Sept 12.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday:
For Ohio-Fair on Wednesday and Thurs
day: cooler on Wednesday in southwest and
northwest quarters: fresh west to north
winds.
For Indiana and Ilinois-F'air on wednes-
day and Thursday; fresh northerly winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Killed and wounded.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-General Otis
cables the following casualties:
Killed-At Cebu, Twenty-third Infantry.
Aug. %. Company NJ, Sergeant Samuel OAR
cey Lance, Corporal George Burger, Joseph
Cummings.
Wounded-At Tabuan, NegroS. Sixth In
fantry, Aug. IL, Company NJ, Corporal Ben
tamin A. Morton, forehead, severe; Hobart
Play. shoulder. severe; Aug. 10. Corporal
George Zimmerman. arm, slight; Company
B, Stanislaus Mecksa. hip, slight; Terrence
O'Donnell. cheek. slight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Two Women Use Buggy whips.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SHELBYV1LLE. Ind, Sept 12.-Last
night Mrs. ]. d. McFerran and daughter
went to the residence of David Talbert
and, calling Mrs. TaIbert to the door, each
drew a buggy whip and commenced to lash
her. They knocked her down and threw red
pepper in her eyes. For about two years
McFerran has operated the Big Four grain
elevator in this city. Last week he disposed
of his business to Joseph Pile and, turning
one. in an anonymous letter, informed Mrs.
McFerran that Mrs. Talbert was the cause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
A Warming to the Courts.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LEBANON, Ind. Sept. 12.-Considerable
comment was occasioned this morning by
the finding Of the following notice posted
on the county auditors bulletin board in
the hallway Of the courthouse:
ITO whom II may concern:
BE 1t known that If Wash Day remains
unpublished much longer the citizens of
Jackson township will take matters into
tn Dir own hands and that he gets JUS
tice. COMMITTEE.'
Day is a middle-aged man in jail here on
a charge Of shocking mistreatment of his
fourteen-year-o daughter. who filed the
charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
George washington CIevenser.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
UNION CITY, Ind, Sept. 12.-George
Washington Clevenger, one of the old resi-
dents of this county, aged eighty-one, is
dead at his home near this city. He was
the last surviving member of a family OF
ten children and leaves a wife, ten chill
dren. thirty-two grandchildren and twelve
great-grandchildren.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-13
Sent to Jail for His Dog Tax.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, Sept IA jury in
the Knox Circuit Court to-day found Will
liam Gravel. johnson township farmer.
guilty of failure to pay his dog tax and he
was fined $27. Financially he is well fixed,
but refuses to pay his fine and went to Jail
to show the officers, he said, how absurd
Is the law. Many other farmers, who have
similar cases pending. claim they will join
him If they be found guilty.