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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Dekoven & smiths Latest opera.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Dekoven & Smiths
new comic opera, 1.-The Three Dragons, -
had Its first New York performance at the
broadway Theater last night, and was en-
Enthusiastically received. The music was tune
full and the libretto good. The Dialogue
drags little, but excellent work on the
part OF the principals in the cast makes iIp
Tor TINS defect. The scene is laid in Portu-
gal during the peninsular war QS09). and the
story told is of the love affairs and other
adventures of three British officers and
their servants. Jerome Sykes held most of
the applause to himself in the comedy line.
playing the dual role OF the kings cook
and the King Of Portugal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Bodies of Nitroglycerln Victims.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, Jan. 91.-The remains
Of James Thompson, one of the victims of
yesterdays nitroglycerin explosion in the
oil field, were brought here and those of Glib
Goodwin removed to Geneva. Not more
than half of Thompsons body was found.
The largest piece is his left forearm and
part of the hand the next being a section
of the spinal column. Many of the pieces
are not as large as mans hand. Goodwin,
who leaves wife, was torn to pieces worse
than his fellow-workman. Not over one
third of his corpse could be picked up. Only
twenty quarts exploded. while a hundred
more stood in a wagon thirty feet away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

Francis Tatman, aged sixty-three years,
died at the City Hospital yesterday morning
from injuries received in an elevator acct
dent that happened an hour before. He was
employed to run the elevator at Kingan's
packing establishment, and marks on the
body Indicate that he was squeezed between
the elevator car and the walls of the shaft.
He did not recover consciousness after being
injured. A coroner's investigation will be
made TO ascertain if possible how the acct
dent happened. A widow and several chill
dren survive Tatman. He lived al 523 West
MARYLAND street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

Tomorrow afternoon the funeral of Mark
c. Smith will occur. Mr.. Smith was a past
grand sachem of the Order of Red Men, lie
leaves surviving him, besides his widow a
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Gaunt. of Bradford,
England. and a son. Albert Smith. of this
city.
.,iv MI Nm Nqa,,a a. 1o IN % - Us
Monday night. He came to this country
when boy, after serving in the French
army. Since the death of his wife a year
ago he had lived in the city with his daugh-
FOR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Mystery Surrounds His Death.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind, Jan. 31.--About a week
ago a man registering as Elwood Dixon
stopped at the Indiana House, in this city,
without giving his residence. Sunday he
was taken violently i'll, but would allow no
physician to attend him. Last night he sent
for Father Bluhm, of ST. Mary's Catholic
Church, to whom he confessed that mis- real
name was Edward G"nn and that he was
born in Glasgow, Sco,.and, fifty-four years
ago. That he had a brother at Ypsilanti,
Mich, who should be notified in case he
died. The rest of his confession is not made
public. He died early this morning. There
Is a mystery surrounding his life and death
His brother. John Gum, telegr$phed he
would arrive tonight. Before dying Gum
became fearful lest the Fort Wayne college
boys would get his remains.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Freight wreck at winchester.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WINCHESTER, Ind, Jan. 31.-One Of the
worst freight wrecks in years occurred here
on the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
this morning The north-bound local freight
had cut loose from it's caboose and ten or
twelve of it's cars down in the city and was
doing some work near the depot. leaving its
cars on the main track. North-bound
through freight No. II, running at a high
rate of speed, dashed into these cars, al
most totally wrecking the engine and MAX
ing kndling wood out of the caboose and
several of the cars. Valuable merchandise,
among it one carload of beer belonging to
D. F. Irwin was destroyed or greatly dam
aged At the time of the accident no one
was in the caboose of the detached cars,
and as both the fireman and engineer OF
No IL jumped, no one was hurt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Driven to suicide DIV GRIN.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Jan. 3t.-Jacob
Schwartz, who had been ill of grip for sew
eral days and was crazed by the malady,
committed suicide this afternoon by cutting
and welded the razor with such strength
that his head was nearly severed from his
body. His wife heard him fall in an adjon-
ing room and he was dead when she reached
his side. Schwartz was fifty-four years old
and leaves a wife and two daughters. He
was formerly in the transfer business, but
for several months had been employed as a
merchant nOliceman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Extled Son Found Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.-Charles
Schultz. known in San Francisco as a bar
tender and in Evansville, Ind, as the exiled
son of a millionaire lumber dealer. has been
found dead in Fifth-street lodging house.
His body was taken to the morgue His
relatives, who were notified of his death.
have directed that the body be embaIned
and sent to Evansville. Schultz has been
in i'll health for several days and died sud-
denly during the night when alone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

WICHITA. Kan, Jan. 31-Madame Sofa
Scalchi, the Italian opera singer, in an in
terview, said: Il am going to make this my
last year on the American stage. Next wear
go to Australia. The rumor that Madame
Patti and myself intend to make a farewell
trip together next season is unfounded The
rumor that | intend asking for a divorce
from my husband, Count Lalh is also nm
true. He has remained at home this wear
because of i'll health"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

precedent, for it is a rare
thing for an actor TO take out of Gotham
the same company with which he appeared
In the metro olis and ii is still more rare
when that IS done for the organization to
be worthy Of mention. That Stuart Robson
has broken all records is conceded on every
hand. He will bring to English's Opera
House on Thursday night an aggregation
that has probably never been equaled by
supporting east playing here at regular
Geek, Harold Russell. Frank G. Bangs. Mrs
Stuart Robson, Gertrude Perry Maud
Granger and the star himself makes such an
attraction as one cannot find easily at this
time in the speculative in art.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

Special 70 the IndIanapoIlS JOurnaI.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 31.-The foreign
mission committee of the Indiana Yearly
Meeting of Friends met here last night.
This committee has charge of the work in
Mexico, with headquarters al Victoria The
committee is putting forth special efforts
to promote the work of the publishing house
located at Victoria. This house is now turn
ing out literature in the Spanish language
that goes to all the Spanish-speaking peo-
pie, including Spain herself and the Philip
nine islands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Shot His Sweetheart.

MARION, Ind, Jan. 31-George Kepling-
er, a farmer, twenty-one years old, shot
his sweetheart, Miss Laura Pegen. this
evening, because she refused to marry him.
The shooting occurred at the young lady .
home, ten miles east of here. Keplinger
tried to kill himself but failed, and later
escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Can't. Elder Restored.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
GREENSBURG, Ind, Jan. 31.-Capt Will
liam r. Elder has received notice that he
has been restored to his former position in
the revenue service. that of storekeeper He
was dismissed from the service under the
Cleveland administration for Offensive par
tisanship." His restoration Is gratifying to
his many friends and comrades. He served
for four years as captain in an Illinois regi-
ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Two Firemen Hurt.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Jan. S1.-While
making run to fire in the business dis
trict shortly before noon to-day chemical
engine company No. collided with run
away team and Fireman John Griffin was
perhaps fatally injured, while Fireman
Jack OMara was badly hurt,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Net increase in new work .......
a1a.Onn an nenI.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MONTPELIER, Ind, jan S1.-Another oil
deal was consummated to-day, when the
properties of the Royal Oil Company, con-
sisting of $50 acres in Jackson township,
Wells county, and Washington township,
this county, were transferred to the pros
pectors from Ohio under the firm name of
Smith Bros. & Co. The consideration is
given out as $4,000 The property consists
of the Uranium, r. McIntire, Underwood
and ]. d. Wood farms, with ten producing
wells and an output of about $50 barrels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
AInost His Last "spree."

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 31.-The residence of
John Howe was destroyed by fire tonight,
and Howe who was asleep alone in the
house, was dangerously burned. He had
been on a spree and his wife had left home.
The residence of Sam Huston was badly
damaged also.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
water Pipe Causes $4,000 Flood.

optCIdI % lIIt IIIVIdIloI'OII VVtt IIeiI'
ELWOOD, Ind, Jan. S.-A water pipe
burst on the second-story floor of the Fftz-
william block. in this city. last night about
o'clock and flooded the shoe and cloak
departments of the ElwcoG dry goods store
When the water was dicovered this morning
It had damaged goods to the amount of
"a .000. No insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
STUART RoBsoN's ALL-sTAR CAST
The Meddler Company One of the
Strongest Organizations Now
Touring.

Stuart Robson will pre-
present The Meddler"
here at English's Opera
House on Thursday night
with exactly the same
players who peopled its
cast at the initial presen-
tation of Augustus Thorn
as S comedy at Wallick's
Theater, New York. And
this fact alone should
bring substantial none
tary reward TO the emf
nent comedian who has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

to secure an injunction. was before Special
Judge Lowry until 10 o'clock tonight. An
effort was made to finish the evidence, but
the state asked for a continuance to secure
more evidence. Some of the states Witness
es benefited the defense. Judge Lowry con-
tinued the case until Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

gar, was irresistible. His makeup was so
clever that he was not recognizable, with
an enormous girth, bald head and gray
mustache. Mr.. Lag Noble was Sir Geoffry
Champneys. The country gentleman, Dr.
Carleton McCuloeh was the son of Perkyn
Middlewick, and DR.. Bernays Kennedy the
son of Sir Geoffry. Unexpected talent was
developed by DR.. Kennedy, who made his
first. appearance, and the love scene between
him and Mary Melrose the poor cousin
played by Miss Ellen Baker, was a capital
bit of acting. Mrs. Ida D. Finley was the
heiress-Vioiet Melrose-and made a good
leading lady. Miss Mary Browning Butler
gave nice performance of the spinster
aunt, Clarissa Champneys, and wore several
quaint Old gowns that have been in the
family for years. Mrs. Robert Dorsey was
clever as the "slavey" maid Belinda at the
London lodging house, and Mrs. Jacob p.
Dunn was an ideal maid in her immaculate
costume for the gentleman's house. Mr.
Dorsey, as Poddles, the butler, and Mr.
Miller as Kempster, filled out the satisfac-
tory cast The scenes were tastefully set
The first was the butterman's house-an
new and shOddy. The second was a conser-
vatory at Sir Geoffry's, with palms and
lights, and the third was the London lodg-
ing house
The scenes required change of costume,
and this In itself was an attraction. The
first act called for summer gowns and pref
ty pictures hats covered with flowers. The
second We're evening dresses, and the third
street gowns, and the men also were apprO-
priately attired The orchestra played for
the performance and later for the dance
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Major of Shelbyville, Mr.. A. r.
Holiday, Miss Tompkins, Miss Sharpe and
Miss Waite
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Frozen by Gas Company.


RICHMOND, Ind. Jan. a.-The cold
weather has resulted in much suffering here.
The natural gas supply is wholly inadequate
to meet the demand. and coal and wood are
ia general use
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

A new pigeon and pet stock association
has been formed. The officers are Edward
May, president; d. F. Swain, jr. vice presi-
dent; A. o. Knots, secretary, and j. Bach
eIer, treasurer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Unsatisfactory Diet.

Chicago Record.
1t may be remarked that volunteer SOL
der who Is out of work as a result Of the
war probably finds it difficult TO suhsist
on the applause which was rendered him
six or seven months ago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
Notes of the Stage.

Mr.. =. NJ. Dasher. who has been in Louis
vile since Sunday for Hoyts "A Day and
a Night company, returned last night and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VALPARAISO. Ind. Jan. s1.-The Roby
poolroom case. in which the state Is trying
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01

Clearing sale jewelry and silverware at
Marcys. We make low prices this week.
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Totals ..'....'. ...'''.......I
Totals

Decrease in completed wells ........ 13
Increase new production, barrels . 455
Decrease dry holes .................... 16
Abandoned wells MISREPRESENTATION. SO
Average February wells. barrels..... So Is
Average March wells, barrels. 2s34
Average April wells, barrels......... 1872
Average May wells, barrels. 2434
Average June wells, barrels. 233s
Average July wells, barrels. .......... % Lilo
Average August wells barrels. 25 1-3
Average September wells, barrels. 26 I'll
Average October wells, barrels. p 2-3
Average November wells, barrels. 21A
Average December wells, barrels. q
Average January wells, barrels q %
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-01
LINCOLN-DWIGGINs.

RICHMOND, Ind, jan 31.-Mr. Harry
Lincoln, prominent young man of this
city, was married this evening to Miss Edna
L. DWiggirs, daughter of Mr.. Robert Dwig
gins, at her home in Fountain City.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09

the Mills houses, New York. were built.
and who planned London's Rowton
houses, as the poor mems hotels are
called, intends establishing a similar in
stitution for women. He has received an
offer of $4,000 from a personal friend in
America to this end. Sir Richard Tar
rant was interviewed by a representa-
tive of the Associated Press, but refused
to divulge the donors name. He denied
the rumor. however, that it was Mr.. D. o.
Mills. The amount offered will biuld one
house holding 500 women. The building
is intended for the use of any woman
able to pay so cents per week for a room.
The institution will be disappearing
and interest will probably be paid on the
G5O,OO0, though the sum is given interest
free.
The French appeal courts have decided
that a woman of foreign nationality can
be punished in France for adultery. The
decision was rendered in the celebrated
case of Madame Trezza di Musella, who.
In February last, was condemned for this
otfense. The names of Major Panizzardi
and Captain Dreyfus We're dragged into
the trial. which was ollowed by various
appeals on the ground of Madam Trezza
di Musella being a foreigner and there
fore not liable to punishment. Now this
point has been decided. further argu-
ments will take place and the trial prom
Uses to be one of the longest causes
celebres.
French statistics of the past year show
that the number of deaths has increased
by so, O54. while the lumber of births has
decreased by 15,1S4. a striking contirma-
ton, it is pointed out, of the structures
made on the nation by Zola's latest book.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09
Leakage of Electricity.

Chicago. Dec. 9.-The law department
of the city government is preparing an
opinion as ia the power of the city to
force street railway companies to pro-
vide their rails with proper connection
to prevent leakage of electricity and the
subsequent damage to water and other
pipes laid below the tracks. A burst in
a water main was reported and the men
found on laying bare the six-inch pipe,
that 4 hole al nch in diameter had Deer
eaten entirely through the pipe, while
in other portions Immediately about the
leak the pipe was almost as badly eaten
away. The leak was nine feet below the
surface OF the ground, Immediately
under a street car line. In another street
an eight-inch main burst, and when ex-
cavation was made i was found that a
large hole had been eaten through the
iron. This main was also nine feet be-
low the street car tracks. The city cleo
trician has had trouble with electrolytic
action on conduits of electric light and
telephone wires, and on several occasions
has been obliged to tear up conduits thai
are practically newly laid.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09
Chicago Live Stock Show.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The International
Live Stock exposition. to be held at Chi
cage from December l to 8, 1909, will en-
brace among it's main features the fol-
lowing: A grand breeders prize exhibit
ton Of cattle, hogs and sheep, a great
fat show on the order of the renowned
annual Smithfield shows Of England; a
display Of draft horses for general use,
not as q, society show, but as a utility
show; an exhibition Of dressed meats and
meat food products Of all kinds and re-
lrigerator appliances for preserving
them: animal ~by-products, showing the
complete utilization of all parts OF the
slaughtered animals not directly used as
meat foods; an exhibition Of packing
house methods and appliances and gov
eminent inspection of meats; appliances
OF all kinds for transporting animals and
meats; meetings of breeders and stock
mems associations.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09
Arizona Wants Statehood,

Chicago, Dec. "a special to the Chi
cago Record from Phoenix. Ariz., says:
An enthusiastic mass meeting was held
here today to start a movement to Sc
cure statehood at the present session of
congress. Prominent men from all parts
of Arizona We're in attendance and took
part. Governor Murphy was elected
chairman of a committee of thirty, which
will go to Washington early in January
to advocate statehood.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09
Another Protest Filed.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 9.-The secre-
tary of the Merchants ana Manufac-
turers' association has been instructed
to telegraph the president OF the United
States and Senator Perkins a vigorous
protest against the passage of the pro-
posed reciprocity treaties With Jamaica
and France, on the ground that these
treaties seriously affect the prosperity
of southern California and injure one Of
the greatest industries of his section.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09
A Director Resigns.

New York, Dec. 9.-The Times says: F.
o.. Mathieson, who has been prominent
in the management of the American
Sugar Refining company ever since it's
organization, refuses to remain any
longer in the board of directors. A let
ter has been addressed by Mr.. Matthie-
sen to the company, in which he say
that his name must not be used at the
coming annual election.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09
To Avert the Lockout.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The building trades
union last night agreed to send delegates
to meet the committee of seven contract
ors appointed for the purpose of smooth
ing away the differences between en-
ployers and workmen in building lines
and averting the lockout threatened by
the contractors ior the first of the new
year.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09

8. b. BROWN, THE ARTISTIC TAI
lor. has opened up shop at 1888 South
Main street, where he Is prepared to
make latest style suits up to order.
Prices within reach Of all. Work
guaranteed. Bee him before going
elsewhere. 333 Main street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09

WANTED-LADY AGENTS TO IN
troduce a rapid seller; SIS per week or
100 per cent commission. One agent
made SIS in IL day. Apply at GAL
South Dakota street. Call between 2
and 1 p. m.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09

WANTED SITUATION BY A GEN
eral repair man; blacksmith and
Wagonnsher; horse-shoeing. Address
y. z. w, Inter Mountain.
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w A N T r D. SEWING OR SOME
other light work, by young lady. Ad-
dress D~ressmaker.
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SPECIALISTS

IN THE EXACT SCIENCE OF PALM
istry Madame Dewitt is an adept.
Magnetic healing is recognized as an
advanced mode of relieving pain and
curing disease without the aid of drugs.
Removed from the Butte hotel to 21S
West Park.
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Mt,

w A N L e D-LODGE ORGANIZERS;
salary and commissions; continuous
income on your business; perfection
sickness. accident, death insurance.
Royal Fraternal Union, st. Louis. Mo.
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|. D. McCRECOR
VETERINARY

Honorary graduate OF the Ontario Vet
Urinary College. Toronto. Canada. Treats
all diseases of domesticated animals ac-
cording to scientific principles. Office at
Narlow's Stables, 1O4 South Main street.
Telephone 293. All cases promptly At
tended to.
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ADvS
: Cents Per Word for First Issue
! Gent Per Word Af:sr First lssHs
Sl.oQ Per Line Pei Meath.

wANTED-MEN TO LEARN BARBER
trade. Ony two months required to
complete. Will pay $3.50 weekly when
competent. "a 500 positions open
jan. 18th. Come now and prepare for
these places. No expense to learn il
: you Will work for us. Catalogue mail
ed free. Moier Barber College. Mime
apolis. Mimi.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-09

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PLUMBER
and steam filter that is competent to
estimate and take charge of estab-
llshed business. Address, with refer
ence, p. 2. Inter Mountain office.
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WANTED-BY A GOOD HONEST AND
trustworthy lady. a job cleaning and
taking care of offices, can furnish best
or references. Address or call at 529
West Broadway street.
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4 silver BOW LODGE NO. 4s.
~ A. F. & A. NJ. Regular meeting In
" Masonic Temple. second and
fourth Thursdays OF each month. So
jou: ming brethren cordially invited to at.
tead. Dan Yancey. secretary