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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
A FINE ARMY.
Uncle Sam Has 1t, and He Really
Ought to Keep 1t.

New York Press.
'.Anti-imperialistic" dicta as to the i'm
possibility of raising an army for the Phil
ippines without either CONSUMPTION or a
great increase in pay make very funny
remembering in the light of the a%djutant
generals report. This shows that in spite
of the general. active and lucrative demand
for labor in the country more than twice
as many men applied for enlistment as
were enrolled. There were 61,639 taken, and
there were 147, 669 left.
General Corbin's figures, however, do a
good deal more than confound these silly
people. They show that We have to-day in
the islands or on the road to them probably
the finest army in the world as to the quail
ity of the personnel. The high physical
standard of requirement which made our
little ante-bellum regular force an army Of
athletes has been maintained. So has been
that of intelligence. There is not al illit-
crate man in the new army, and strange
to say only STA illiterates applied-a small
percentage of the 100000 who stood the ex-
animation of the recruiting officers. Again,
every man is a citizen. Only II per cent.
are naturaliZed citizens, the remaining IS
per cent. being native. OF aliens less than
2 per cent, or 3,177, applied.
All this shows, and il will surprise many
more than the little group of croakers we
have mentioned, that there Is a tremendous
lot of the military man left in the Yankee,
for all the acceptance of his type as the
economic man. 1t shows that there Is a
large number of robust, intelligent and
temperate youths in the country who take
to soldering as a matter of choice. 1t
shows that we are not dependent upon the
political recruiting sergeant and can get all
the men we are likely TO need i'm military
crises without the proviso of the ''popu-
larity" of war or without calling on i'll
t~rained-which is worse than no trained
State troops. We can look in the future
to the federal volunteer in the regular serv-
ice to do our fighting for us. which is a
guarantee against the repetition of the
most painful incidents of our military post.
But we cannot do so. of course, unless we
maintain a strong organization. No enemy
but the Filipino will give us nine months to
get ready to fight him. The army which we
now have of 1000 men should be retained.
Every reasonable recommendation for it's
greater efficiency. such as permanent camps
of instruction. an enlarged cadet corps, an
improved artillery service. and increased
pay for reconnaissance officers, should
receive the early and favorable considera-
ton of Congress. We have a splendid army
in the rough. Let us keep and perfect it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Indiana Notes.

The Baptist Church at Franklin has ex-
tended a call to the Rev. G. N. Wheeler, of
Laporte.
Wayne county Prohibitionists met at
Richmond and declared in favor of an early
convention. The attendance was small.
Frank N. Smith. for eight years marshal
of Greensburg. and Mrs. Sarah Lawson
were married last night at the home of the
bride in Greensburg.
Wayne county poultry dealers, who
shipped for the Eastern market at Thanks
giving time, lost thousands Of dollars ow-
ing to the warm weather
The Porter county tax duplicate shows
collections of Sos, 315. 93, of which the State
will receive SOS, 425. 79. There are fewer de-
linquents than ever before.
A strong vein of gas was struck at Flora,
yesterday. at the depth of eighty feet: The
gas was ignited, and a fine new residence
was barely saved from destruction.
Joseph Garvin, a Wayne county boy. has
won first place in the oratorical contest at
Hiram College, Ohio, and will represent
that institution in the state contest.
Two big sales of stock were made at Ell
wood yesterday, A. NJ. Moore disposing of
thirty-two head for 81, 200 and Richard Nc
Clure receiving $,470 for twenty-five head.
Mrs. Albert Bochner and her three chill
I dren, of Vincennes, were poisoned, yester-
day, by eating canned corn. Medical aid
was sought, and they are expected 10 re-
cover.
Work on a large continuous tank at the
Wagner Glass Company's ingalls, plant
was begun yesterday. When completed the
capacity of the plant will be nearly
doubled.
The building committee of the Lutheran
congregation at East Germantown has &C.
copied the plans of Architect John Hase-
coster, of Richmond, for a new structure,
to cost $500.
Prohibitionists of the Eighth congress
sional district held a sparsely attended con-
| ference at Hartford City and discussed
plans for an active crusade against the
| saloon interests of the district.
The gas supply at Charlottesville gave
out yesterday morning for the second time
| this season. Wood and coal are in general
use. In the face of this condition the COM
pany is considering a heavy increase In
rates. s-..
The citizens of Elweod are congratulate
| ing themselves and each other that the
| Nivison & Wisekopf bottle factory is not
to be removed to Cincinnati, the owners
| having reconsidered the matter. Instead,
the Elwood plant will be increased.
Ellsworth Post, G.. A.. r., at Seymour.
has elected officers for the coming year,
with William Rumley as commander and
| Theodore ridden as quartermaster. The
| Rev. ]. M. Baxter and Charles Murphy
| are delegates to the State -Encampment at
| Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
APOLOGY TO JUDGE OFFUTT.


Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE Han
cock Democrat, a free silver paper, In its
issue to-day a~pologized to Judge Orfutt for
various criticisms directed at him that have
been published in the paper during the past
two years. Two years Judge Onutt, who
is a gold Democrat. wrote a letter to Sterl-
ing R.. Holt, of Indianapolis, making pub
lie announcement Of his position on the
money question, and that act caused the
Democrat to empty its Walls Of wrath on
his head, from time to time. in large doses.
AS stated, the Democrat has experienced a
change of heart and to-day a a public
apology for its course.
After recounting the points at issue the
Democrat says: "It may seem a little late,
but ii is better to right a wrong late than
never, and we desire now, as an act of sim
pie justice to Judge Ofutt, in the fullest
and most ample manner, to withdraw any
reflections made in the columns OF this
paper against his character and to apollo
gize to him therefor"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Her Comb Caught Fire.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE,, Ind, Dec. 14-Miss
Minnie Mulkey was the victim of a painful
and peculiar accident this morning which
came near causing her death. She was
wearing a celluloid comb, which ignited
while she was leaning over the fire, and in
a second her hair was ablaZe. Her uncle,
William Gum, rushed into the room and
threw a blanket over her head. She lost
all her hair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
GILDER-MINGLE.
Can Attend the Funeral.

a large number of Indianapolis people
who wished TO go to Lafayette to attend
the funeral of General Packard to-day, but
decided not to take the trip owing to the
uncertainty of the return home in the even
ing. can be present at the services and re-
turn I'm time for supper. The adjutant
of the Soldiers Home has made arrange
ments with the Lafayette Street-car Com
pany TO have a car at the Big Four depot
at 1851. which will convey them to the
home. 1t will leave the burying ground at
1913, in time TO catch the evening train for
the return
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE directors of
Taylor University. at Upland. this county,
nave Just closed a meeting at that place.
There are twenty-one member of the
board. A new contract was made with
President Read by which the board as
sumes business control of the school. Pro-
fessor Read remaining the head of the fac
ulty. The nancia affairs of the school are
in good condition. The school is owned by
the National Association of Local Preach
ers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
KILLED in FLY WHEEL
ENGINEERS TERRIBLE DEATH IN
AN ANDERSON ROLLING MILL.
Boiler Cleaner Fatally ScaIded ut
Vincennes-An Apology to Judge
O~nutt-Terre Haute Men Fleeced.

ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 14.-william T.
Morris, engineer at the Wetherell rolling
mill at Frankton, was instantly killed to-
night. He was caught in the great fly
wheel of the engine and hurled with ter
rife force against the ceiling. Many bones
in the body were broken and the mans
brains were scattered about the room. He
leaves a widow and one child.
VINCENNES, Ind, Dec. H-Henry Hal
ter, who works at the distillery, was badly
scalded to-day. He was inside cleaning a
boiler when another employe, forgetting
he was inside, turned the steam in the fues.
He is not expected to live.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

TEItRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE new
~trotting association. which is a consolida-
ton of the two associations that have been
working at cross purposes, has organized
with President w. T.. ljams, of the Ameri-
can Trotting Association, as president. 1t
was decided to ask the Grand Circuit man.
ayers for dates in the circuit. The sup
position of horsemen is that Louisville will
not be in the harness horse racing business
next year, and TerIe Hau wants the old
dates just preceding the Lexington meet
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
HE A ENOUGH.
Mitchell Man Who Saw His Wife
EIope with His Brother.

Mitchell Man Who saw HIS WIG
EIOpe with His Brother.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MITCHELL, Ind, Dec. IA peculiar d.
vorce case was that Of George Patterson
against his wife Mary. VIC deserted him
and went away with his half-brother, who
had been boarding with them. At the trial
it. developed hat Patterson stood in the
door and watched the couple drive off to
Illinois with his horses and new wagon,
not attempting to interfere. The judge
granted the divorce, but scored Patterson
for not taking his own part and protecting
his property so far as the law allowed,
adding: "You know you cannot marry
again for two years." to which Patterson
replied: Your honor, / don't IA to mar
ry again; 1 know when l have had
enough"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Ann Berry. was at first a trihe difficult to
appreciate. but finally forced the conviction
that she was really doing a particularly
good bit of character work. James Bur-
rows as Captain ben" Hutchins. although
having few lines to deliver, rendered them
In q way to cause great merriment.
Mr.. Hearne's play was given most appro-
pirate mounting in every particular. the
scene showing the exterior of the light
house, with the good ship Liddy Ann
weathering a gale. being exceptionally
beautiful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind, Dec. 14-The
Patriotic Order Sons of America and the
Red Men, of Charlottesville, held memorial
exercises tonight to commemorate the
~one-hundredth anniversary of the death of
Washington. The exercises were largely
attended.
MADISON, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE hundredth
anniversary of Washington's death was
publicly celebrated tonight. in an impos-
ing manner by Juniata Tribe, No. "a, I'm
proved Order of Red Men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Washington County New Field.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SALEM, Ind, Dec. 4.-Prospectors have
been at work near Saltillo, twelve miles
northwest of Salem. and report having
found every indication of oil, and the
farms of Jonah Freed, Joseph Freed and
George Compton have been leased, and
there is much excitement over the situa-
ton. Saltillo is a village of about two
hundred inhabitants, forty-seven miles
northwest of New Albany, on the Monon.
Derricks will be erected by the prospector,
Alexander Mcknight, and the work of
drilling begun in a few weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE trial
of Mrs. Hasenfuss for the alleged murder
of Carl Westenfield resulted in a disagree
ment of the jury. and a new trial will be
necessary. The jury stood nine to three for
acquittal. The case was one of the most
bitterly contested in the annals of the
county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

corder's Office to-day by the Indiana Power
Company. The capital stock is $685. 900. The
company will erect a dam across the st.
Joseph river, in ElKhart and St. Joseph
counties. at the point where boundary line
OF two counties crosses the river and also
proposes TO construct a cana around each
dam II may build. The dam now projected
will cost S21 zoo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Game Won by Muncie.

Special 10 the indianapolis journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE Muncie
Royals strengthened their claim for the
polo championship of Indiana and Ohio by
defeating the Henleys. of Richmond. by a
score of 2 to In one of the most exciting
games ever played here. Fifteen hundred
persons witnessed the game.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
The Petition Dismissed.

Judge Baker, of the United States Dis
trict Court. yesterday dismissed the petit
ton for a writ OF habeas corpus In the
case of Paul G. Hill against the sheriff
prisoner TO the sheriff's custody. The costs
of the action were placed on the petitioner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
MANY WERE CAUGHT.
New Version of an Old Swindle Sue
cessful In Terre Haute.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. IA new
swindle caught several hundred Terre
Haute citizens, including bankers business
and professional men. The operator said
he was trying to get a free college scholar
ship offered by a prominent magazine for
one thousand subscribers; that the pub
fishers allowed a commission Of rs per cent.
on the subscription price, and, as he want
ed only the scholarship. he would give the
subscriber the benefit of the commission.
He gave a receipt In each case on a printed
form apparently from the publishing house.
To-day letters were received from the pub
fishers saying the fellow is a swindler. and
that he had been in the South for some
months before heard from here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
FIRES AT ALEXANDRIA.
Dwelling House Burned and Later a
Factory Destroyed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE home
of 8. G.. Wilson was dstroyed by fire last
midnight. Mr.. Wilson. his wife and a child
about four years old were asleep In an
upstairs room, and when they were aroused
the house was enveloped in flames. When
they ~endeavored to escape they found that
the bedroom door was locked and the key
had been misplaced. MI. and Mrs. Wilson
escaped through the window without Sc
rious injury. The child was quite badly
burned, but probably will recover. The
house was a complete loss.
The factory of the Cellular Insulating
Company was destroyed by fire at 4 o'clock
this morning. The loss was partially COW
cred by sjs1o I'D
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Let's forget all about those old deeds 70
the house.
For remember. when airs said and dono.
They amount TO but little compared with
the deed
That wa dated Manila. May l."
Philadelphia RremL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

Kansas City Journal.

One of the burning questions discussed by
the President was in regard TO lynchings.
Maysvilie. KY, has endeavored to make
this clear.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Company to Improve st. Joe River.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec. H.-Articles of
incorporation were filed in the county re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15
Present. for Smokers.

A box of those good Y. Is. Decent cigars
will tickle him In the right place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-15

r. Z. Springsteen & Co.. popular-priced
tailors. 8 North Pennsylvania street.
The record-union., 1899-09-28
WHO MURDERED MCDONALD?
LOOKS AS IF A CRIME HAS
BEEN COMMITTED.
The Injured Man Died of His In
juries Yesterday at the
County Hospital.

1t looks very much as if a murder,
in this city on Sunday morning last,
yet SO. far as known not a particle of
clew has been obtained as to the perpe-
traitor of the crime, if indeed any at
tempt in that direction has been made.
About O'Clock on Sunday morning
a laboring man named Frank McDon-
aid was found insensible at Twenty
fourth and p streets, with cuts and
bruises about his head and face, show
ing that he had been subjected to a
most unmerciful beating He was taken
day = not having regained conscious
ness was removed to the County
Hospital, where an operation was per
formed on his skull. He remained un-
conscious, however, up to yesterday,
when death ensued
Everything indicated that Mcdonald
had been assaulted and beaten with
some weapon, or possibly kicked about
the head after he had been knocked
down. Near by him lay a broken dem
John, and one of his shoes was found
a short distance away. Apparently
he was intoxicated.
The probability is that Mcdonald and
someone else were drinking together
on Saturday night and became involved
in a quarrel, with the result that Me
Donald received a fatal beating If
such be the case, it should have been
an easy matter for any detective or or
dinary police officer, for that matter,
to have learned within a few hours
how the thing happened.
Mcdonald was employed by John
Twenty-third and N streets, and his
movements on Saturday night could
easily be traced along the corner gro
Gerry saloon route and the identity Of
his companions established.
After the lapse of four or five days,
however, it becomes a very different
proposition, for it is presumed that
steps will now be taken to solve the
mystery of poor McDonald's death, on
the principle of locking the barn door
after the horse had been stolen Who
ever inflicted the injuries that caused
his death has had plenty of time to
leave the State.
McDonald's body was taken to the
topsy will be made to ascertain the
exact nature Of his injuries.
The record-union., 1899-09-28
Marriage of the Well-Known
Couple Last Night.

There was a very pretty ceremony at
the residence of Major W. H. Sherbui n
at $50 o'clock last night, by which
George P. Yoerk and Miss Ella B. Sher-
burn were united in marriage The
words uniting them We're pronounced
by Rev A. George of st. Andrews
EpiscopaD Church, in the presence of
a goodly company of invited guests.
The groom was attended by his
brother August, and the bridesmaids
were Miss Lottie Culver of Dixon and
Miss Lulu Yoerk of Sacramento
In the parlor there was a floral chap
el, surmounted by two white doves, the
whole effect a wilderness of smilax and
pink. Beneath this fairy-like bower
the happy couple made the solemn
promises of love and fidelity with which
they began the new life.
The brides trousSeau was of white
organdie over white taffeta, long train
and veil.
The prevailing color in. the parlors
was pink, the dining room was aglow
with red, and the reception room was
lavender. The supper was served in a
semi-roof garden way, porch being
transformed into dining ROOM
After the supper and reception Mr.
and Mrs. Yoerk departed for Portland,
and when they return they will begin
housekeeping at 1881 K street.
Mr.. Yoerk is a prominent Sacramento
business man and Miss Sherburn is a
daughter of School Director Sherburn.
The record-union., 1899-09-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

This evening at the Clunie Opera
House Ben Hendricks, the Swedish
dialect comedian in his new play "A
Yenuine Yentleman,' supported by a
strong company of comedians. Mr..
Hendricks is a favorite here 1t was
no less an authority than William Win
ter, the able critic of the New York
Tribune who said of his characterize
alton of the stage Swede: He pos
sesses the two fine qualities of repose
and grace: his theory of comedy is
right and his practice of it is adroit.
He preserves absolute gravity of man
ner and at the same time pursues a line
of comic conduct" Mr.. Hendricks pre-
sents a more consistent portrayal in
this new play, "A Yenuine Yentleman, .
than was seen in "Yon Yonson''
Speaking generally, the Salt Lake
City News" said:
"A fiaxen haired Swede is the central
figure, and he is made to perform all
sorts of feats, heroic, pathetic and COM
ic, and to Ben Hendricks credit. it
must be said that he never failed to
make his points with his audience, no
matter on which one of the strings he
played He plays the Swede better
than anyone who has yet attempted it
here. He was we'll supported by a
capable company, the best members of
which are Miss Leclair. the Irish ladv.
and Miss Conway, whose songs never
failed to bring down the house"
The Denver News" says Hendricks
is "one of the most deservingly success
full character comedians on the stage
to-day. We have seen him here in
''Yon Yonson" and "Ole Oleson." but
as "A Yenuine Yentleman' gives op-
portunity to display his remarkable
versatility in a high degree. He pos
sesses magnetic personality. good
voice and figure is thoroughly familiar
with the eccentricities of the American
lied Swede.'
The play IS taken from a study made
in Sweden on Hendricks last visit to
that country. The story begins on
board an ocean liner in Southampton.
and during its voyage to this country.
Sven Hanson has been educated as a
mining expert and is on his way to
America to accept situation with a
mining corporation IN the Occur d,Alene
district. His adventures while en- route
and during the excitement attendant
upon the great miners strike of three
years ago form the basis of the story.
There is strong love interest and a
series of humorous situations Mr..
Hendricks portrayal of the Swede is
tuned in a heroic key and it is a higher
order of comedy than was seen in h 3
previous efforts. The play offers many
opportunities for scenic display which
The record-union., 1899-09-28
MINING ENGINEERS.
Members of the American Institute
to be Here Next Monday.

The American Institute of Mining
Engineers is in session this week in
San Francisco. 1t is a representative
body of scientific men from all parts of
the United States and some of them
have their wives with them.
Next week their special train will
visit different mining towns, and on
Monday they will arrive in Sacramento
about 3 p. m. from Dutch Flat. Messrs.
Lawton, Hinkson, Thomson, hatcher
and We'll of the Committee on Mines
from our Sacramento Chamber of
Commerce, will meet them at Auburn.
Here the party will take trolley cars
and visit the Art Gallery and Suffers
Fort. They will dine at the Golden
Eagle Hotel.
In the evening an informal gathering
will be had, probably at the State Capt.
tol.
Last night a banquet was given to
the engineers at the Palace Hotel, and
cards of invitation thereto were sent
to some of our people in Sacramento.