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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-22

The slump in New York, OH Tuesday,
brought no material reverse in this city.
and this was regarded almost as an addi-
tional guarantee that the crisis here had
passed. Whether the old wound will be
opened again tomorrow remains to be
seen, but 1t is known that every effort will
be made on the part of strong financial in
stitutions to avert panic. Upon their sue
cess depends the status of many brokerage
houses which have been carrying over
Christmas heavy blocks of copper stocks.
A few of these houses have already at
tempted to protect themselves, and at
tachments have been filed against the pro-
moters of the United States Mining Com
pany, Charles H. Cole, late president of the
Globe Bank, William II. Coolidge and Ed
ward II. Clark.
The action of the controller in waiting a
reasonable time for the guaranty TO be
made good regarding the bad assets of the
bank is generally acknowledged to have
been very generous, and indicated a desire
to assist as much as possible. and 1t is gen.
orally agreed that If the bank had been
closed last week severe panic would have
resulted, which would have undoubtedly
carried down other stocks and wrecked
many strong institutions.
During the past week the Withdrawals
from the bank have been exceedingly
heavy, amounting, it is said. to over 81, ,00O-
600 in deposits. 1t was stated that the clos
ing of the institution could not affect any
great number of individual depositors.
A furry in copper stocks is anticipated at
the opening of the Stock Exchange to-mor-
row morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-22
DIR. LUELLA DAY NOT DEAD.
She Struck 1t Rich I'm the KlOndike
and Also Welded Riches.

CHICAGO, Dec. H.-Dr. Luella Day, who
two years ago left here for the Klondike
and whose death as a result Of a snowslide
was reported later, arrived at the Audi
torium Hotel to-day and was registered by
Edward Mcconnell, also Klondiker, as
his wife Mrs. Mcconnell struck 1t rich"
near Dawson and her husband, who had
already been years in the Alaskan gold
fields, owns several rich claims Mrs. Nc
Connell declared that after a couple of
years, which she and her husband intend
to spend in travel, she will return to Chi
cago and erect home and hospital for
the treatment of crippled children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-22
FINDS HIDDEN GOLD.
Contractor UncOvers $4,000 Secreted
During the Revolution.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21.-Gold has
been discovered in Nicetown and the popu-
lation is excited. The precious metal is not
in the shape of a vein of crude ore, but in
stamped and minted coins, TO the value of
SIS, 900. The find was made in an old bakery
which Contractor a. G. Schmutz is en-
gagged in razing. The house was used in
revolutionary days an inn. The money is
supposed to have been hidden during the
revolutionary war. Hugh keenan, picked
up several gold pieces in the debris, one an
English sovereign dated 1776 and another a
colonial coin dated 177S. Edwin Roth found
a copper penny dated 1889.
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BRITISH PATRIOTISM.


LONDON. Dec. n.-The Duke of MARI
borough, who is a lieutenant in the Oxford
shire yeomanry. and who has volunteered
for service in South Africa. will take with
him $50 men and horses OF his troop He
will personally furnish the equipment for
these men. His Cffer is under considera-
ton. The Earl of Warwick. the Earl OF
Dudley. the Earl OF Lonsdale and viscount
Galway are among the other members OF
the aristocracy who have volunteered for
service in the campaign against the Beers.
1t was announced tonight that two
nephews OF Lord Roberts-Maj. Charles
Sherston and Maj. Maxwell Sherston-
had also volunteered. Their brother was
killed at Glencoe.
Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice
went by a train from Windsor &c Farnbor-
ough this morning, and spent an hour with
ex-Empress Eugene. The Queen has been
greatly annoyed by the unfounded state
ments that she is in i'll health and perpet-
ually weeping. A paragraph contradicting
these stories appears I'm the papers. which
adds that IL has never been her Majesty's
habit TO display grief like a hysterical
schoolgirl" sss
General Roberts bade farewell 10 the
Prince of Wales at Marlborough House.
The staff OF the new British communicating
chief in South Africa includes Major Gen.
eral Prettiman and viscount Downe, be-
sides his present stan.
The parting message which General
George Roberts sent yesterday to the
American people is republished I'm London
to-day. and occupies the foremost place An
the afternoon papers here. which charae-
terize the straight, simple words as smi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-22
C. A. BOUTELLE STRICKEN.
Maine Congressman Suffering with
Congestion of the Brain.

BOSTON. Dec. 22.-Representative c. A.
Boutelle, of Maine who is at Young's Ho-
tel, has been taken seriously i'll. The ma
ture of his trouble is not given out. Every
endeavor has beer made to keep the news
of his illness quiet.
that Mr.. Boutelle was suffering from con-
gestion OF the brain. induced by severe
Of the physicians that the malady is only
temporary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-22

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Dec. 21.-In answer
to the appeal from Washington for sub
scriptions TO pay off the mortgage on Gen.
Lawton's home, Gen. Charles King who,
for a time, commanded a brigade in Gen.
Lawton's division. drew up a subscription
appeal to-day and has already received a
handsome return. General King says:
Talk about republics being ungrateful. 1t
Is given the lie to-day. Men have come to
me to tender their sympathy and subscrip-
tions. and in my personal canvass, a dozen
have said: Thank you for the chance to
do something for the sake of Lawton.' If
other towns begin TO do half that has been
done In Milwaukee and indianapolis that
mortgage will be lifted IN twentv-four
hours"
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Two More Suicides.

NEW YORK, Dec. H.-Winslow Robin
son, a wealthy resident Of Stapleton,
Staten island, died at his home there to-
night from a pistol shot wound inflicted
an hour before. The police have reported
the case as one Of suicide. The family say
it was accidental shooting. Mr.. Robinson
had been in poor health for long time.
Edward G. Williams, fifty-one years old.
formerly a manufacturer of mechanical
and iron toys, committed suicide in a
Brooklyn hotel to-day by shooting him
self through the heart because of business
and family troubles.
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TRAGEDY IN AN ELEVATOR.
One Lawyer Shoots Another in a
Crowded Passenger Lift.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 21.-F. NJ Ether
idge, prominent lawyer, to-day shot At
torney o. Harrell four times, in a crowded
elevator in the North Texas building. Har-
rell died later at his home. Harrell had a
pistol half cooked in his hand when he fell
Etheridge is in custody. The men were
employed as counsel on opposite sides of
litigation involving cotton mill property
and quarreled concerning professional
affairs.
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CAR DYNAMITED.
Another Incident of the springn neId
Street-RaiIway Strike.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Dec. 2-For the
third time since the strike was declared
against the Springfield Consolidated Rail-
way. on Nov. 10. a street-car was dyna-
mited at 1880 o'clock tonight The car
was blown off the track and wrecked. No
passengers were aboard and the motor
man and conductor were not injured. The
strikers disclaim any responsibility for the
explosion, which happened I'm the heart of
the city, at Eighth street and Capitol av-
enue, and caused great excitement.
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Gen. Charles King Confident the Re-
quired Fund Can BE Raised
Within a Short Time.
ARMY DEPARTMENT ORDER
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAJOR
GENERAL LAwTON's DEATH.
No Ceremony To-Day When the Body
II. Removed to the Cemetery-Mrs.
Lawton Bearing Her Sorrow Well.

In compliance with the request OF Ad-
tutant General Corbin and other personal
friends Of the late General Henry w. Law
ton, the Journal will receive and acknow-
ledge in its columns all contributions to
the fund which is being raised for relief
of the family of that gallant officer Re-
ports from different parts Of the country
indicate that the people are responding
with promptness and liberality. Those
who desire TO be enrolled among the con-
tributors to this most worthy object should
respond at once. The Journal acknowledg-
es the following contributions:
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS. 800
JOSEPH WINEMAN.............. 2
w. O. DARNELL, Lebanon.
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL...... 100
The following contributions have been
acknowledged in other Indianapolis papers:
HENRY KAHN. ........................... $l0
WILLIAM L. GLISH.................. 100
HUGH H. HANNA. NA..-.-...-................ 100
THE INDIANAPOLIS PRESS..-....... 100
W. j. NJ kEE.. .--.....-.............s.ssss %
II. Z, WASSON .-.....-.....-............ %
A. A. YOUNG................. %
THE INDIANAPOLIS SNEWS............ 100
INDIANAPOLIS GAS CO.............~. %
JAMES 8. GE...................."... 5
p. H. MNELIS.. ........................... 10
HENRY w. LAWRENCE........... 10
BUSINESS MAN. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
h H. SHlEL.. ........-........-........ ~
A NJ. GLOSSBRENNER.. s
HENRY SEVERN .......--.............. 25
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BEARS HER GRIEF BRAyELY.
Mrs. Lawton Requests that There he
no Ceremony To-Day.

MANILA, Dec. I.-General Lawton's body
will be removed from his late residence to
the cemetery tomorrow. In accordance
with Mrs. Lawton's wish there will be no
ceremony. only prayer. The late generals
stan and Lieutenant Stewart. o. the Fourth
Cavalry which accompanied General Law
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-22

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-General Otis
has notified the War Department that the
transports Senator and Benmohr arrived at
Manila to-day with the Forty-fifth In
fantry and two batteries OF the Forty
sixth artillery. No casualties were re-
ported.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-22

PEkING. Dec. 21-Li Hung Chang has
been appointed acting viceroy of Canton
1t is believed this is preparatory to his
degradation in compliance with the French
demands
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A. A~PENNSYLVANIAN (name with
held) .9............... ............,......x.oO 900
GEN. RUSSELL A. ALGER, Detroit. 100
JOHN HAY, Washington. n................ 100
III. c. TAYLOR, Washington. ........... 100
MCOSKY BRUTT, New York. 100
MRS. j. ADDISON PORTER, Wash
ington ................. ..................s lW
J. ADDISON PORTER, Washington. so
COLONEL SEYBURN ............... 100
WAR DEPARTMENT CLERK........
People's voice., 1899-05-04

In all cities, large or small. there are
certain firms who are regarded as lead
ers, and whose influence in all depar;-
ments Of trade is such as to command
the respect and admiration Of their con-
temporaries. 1t is often said that
nothing succeeds like success" but
the prime glory Of all success is to
have acquired it through the force and
Industry Of genius, untiring energy,
keeping pace with the times, and
straightforward, honest dealing with
the public.
These thoughts suggested themselves
to the representative of The Voice
when visiting the popular and busy
dry goods store of Mr.. Engle.
Upon entering you are al once i'm
pressed with the air Of taste which
pervades the whole establishment, all
being arranged SO as to allow ample
space for comfortable shopping. The
premises. which are loca ed on South
Washington avenue, are 25 by 1870 feet.
The store contains all Of the depart
ments usually found in an up-to-date
dry goods es ablishment, but few de-
People's voice., 1899-05-04

1t was a shrewd head that devised
the species Of exchange which has since
developed into the greatest banking
system Of modern times. and which is
one Of the marvellous evidences Of the
wonderful degree of progress attained
by the people Of this country
A bank is indispensable to a business
man, and an examination Of the bank
ing facilities is one of the first things
demanding the attention Of merchants
or capitalists desirous of locating in
town.
1t is with pride we point to the Far
mers Bank Of Wellington as an emil
nently safe, flourishing and reliable in
stitutlOn, and one that embarks in NJ
questionable ventures.
The bank was organized under the
state banking laws in 1891, and has a
capital and surplus amounting to
S5O,OOO.OO 1t is located in its own fine
brick and stone building on the corner
of Washington and Lincoln avenues. Its
quarters are specially fitted up for its
use and contains every modern coRve-
nience known in banking circles.
The policy and business Of the bank
is directed by the following gentlemen:
F. X. Robbins, Esq, president; NJ. R.
Mclean, Esq. cashier and G. f. Dowis.
Esq, assistant cashier The personnel
of the bank is of itself a guarantee of
its absolute reliability and straightfor-
ward business methods. Its president
Is man of integrity who. by his own
efforts, has accumulated goodly
amount Of this worlds goods and at
tained an enviable position in financial
circles, q. He Is a native of Illinois and
came to Wellington in 1885. Mr.. Rob-
bins has had many years experience in
the banking business, and his careful
methods have won the confidence of our
citizens. What has heen said of the
presidert can well be said of the other
officials. for they have achieved success
by sheer force Of merit and the high
personal character of each inspires con-
-fasnes saethefr fitesiity ana ability.
The bank does a general banking busi-
ness in all its branches, buys and sells
People's voice., 1899-05-04
Special Agricultural, Industrial And Historical Edition.

bodied in our citizens, the majority of
the streets that comprise the residence
portion Of the town have splendid
shade trees which considerably en-
hance the beauty of the homes.
CITY GOVERNMENT.
In these days of strong competitions
the method in which city is governed
becomes a strong consideration with
the business men who have to pay the
bulk Of the taxes.
This is one point on which Wellirg-
ton can court the closest investigation,
for she has a municipal government
that is economical and strong. It is
composed Of progressive business men
who have administered the city's af-
fairs in such a manner as to keep the
taxes low and yet maintain the vari-
Gus departments Of the city in excel
lent condition. When we say there is
TO better governed city in the state of
Kansas we state an absolute fact.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
In the matter of railway facilities
Wellington has every reason to be sat
isfied. The Santa Fe system, embrac-
ing the Southern Kansas. passes
through here going west on the Pan
handle Extension. The Santa Fe has
also branc,es to Hunnewell, Caldwell
and Mulvane.
The Panhandle Extension is destined
in the future to form the link in
short overland line to the Pacific Coast.
AS Wellington is now a division point
for the Santa Fe the completion of this
extension will mean a large increase
in their shops here and consequently a
greater amount distributed in wages.
The pay roll at present runs from sew
enteen to twenty thousand dollars per
month.
The Rock Island system comes from
the north and goes through to south
ern Texas.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION.
Our first need is to watch and ten
derly cherish the intellectual and NOR
al seusibilities, those fountains of right
thought, and WOO them to stay and
make their home with US"
To the visitor coming to Wellington
today and seeing our schools, 1t seems
almost incredible to hear that about
twenty-five years ago the entire school
system Of our city was represented by
a one-rOOm frame building which was
erected at a cost Of $1,5OO. Believing
that education is one of the most i'm
pOrtant factors in our civilized life. the
citizens of this community have never
ceased their efforts towards advancing
the school system .Fyonr- the ~ '-aca.
little frame building planted in this
corner Of the great American desert.
People's voice., 1899-05-04
Unique in it's Location and Tran-
sCendant Resources.
A Solid City Surrounded by Most Prolific Ag-
riCultural Country.
The Trading Center and County Seat of FlOurishing
County.

WelingtOns Prosperity is as Substantial as the
Rock of Gibralter- er-StOne, Brck and Marble Edifces
BetOken the Permanency of her Business Enterprises
Admirable Public Schools Churches of Imposing
Structure Most Attractive Residences Splendid
Transportation Facilities Sound Financial Institutions
Division Point and Shops of the Santa Fe RR.-
Numerous Public Improvements in Progress Com
munity of Cultured and HOSpitable Citizens Special
Mention of Men and Business Enterprises who have
been Factors in her Advancement
People's voice., 1899-05-04
BY FLORENCE A. PIPER.

blned, do so much toward making
city a desirable place, not only u ra-
side IA, but in when TO do business
To the reader Of this article We say
come to Wellington" and YOU will
find this graphic account of existing
conditions is a true description Of
prosperous Wellington
HISTORICAL.
The commencement of what is now
the city of Wellington began durins a
period which might well he called the
"epjch Of mushroom cities" At that
time towns wsre started on the
slightest prOyOcatiOn, their promoters
rot even waiting until the surrJu,ling
country was populated enough 10 WIZ
rant the establishment Cf a trading
center. 1t became a case # the sur
vival of the fittsst," and this accounts
for Wellingt0n's existence today.
Others started, fourisLed a while. ald
then decayed; but Wellington, possess
ing natural advantages as to location
and fertile surrounding lands, has
proudly marched on her career of
progress.
1t was in April, 1871. that townsite Of
Wellington was selected by a company
consisting Of DR.. P. A. Wood. Captain
l.. X. Myers, DR.. C. A. Godfrey, Major
A. n Randall. A. A. Jordan. John L.
McMahan, R. A. Davis ard John P.
Mccullough. On April 18th the first
business house was opened by A. w.
Shearman, and the first residence was
occupied by Captain Myers on MAY 3rd.
In August Of the same year the CITY
is credited by having eight business
houses.
In the spring Of 1872 the county seat
was permanently located in Wellington
and the town took its greatest strides
in advancement. In November. 1873. il
was Incorporated as city of the third
class and a city government was or
ganized. During the next five years
Wellington grew rapidly and when in
the spring of 1879 the Santa Fe extend
ed its branch from Wichita, the in
crease was almost unprecedented
Every step taken toward greater
achievements has been on a solid
foundation until at the present time
Wellington can unhesitatingly Law
her advantages before the world conf
dent that to wholesale houses and in
dustries she can offer valuable induce
ments to locate here.
1t is the object of this edition to aid
in making this known.
LOCATION.
Locking at the question of situation
from a commercial standpoint. no more
desirable one could have been found
Located near the center of the county.
1t commands the trade of large sec
ton which it is reasonable to suppose
will cause it to continue to grow un-
til it becomes one Of the important CEN
ters of this American continent.
STREETS AND BUILDINGS.
The first impression gathered by
visitor to the city of Wellington is that
of the substantial nature of her busi-
ness blocks and residences, and the
broad modernized appearance Of her
streets. Everything presents an air of
prosperity, from the fine marble, brick
and stone blocks down to the weIl-laid
stone sidewalks. The architecture is in
unison with the progressive spirit en-
People's voice., 1899-05-04

mand special mention by reason OF
their magnitude. Dry Goods covers
such a variety that it would ABSORB too
much space to give 1t in de.ail. Suf-
flee to say that the stock Is faultless in
quality, quantity and assortment. The
line Of dress goods is worthy Of special
mention for it is mos, complete and
contains all the season novelties. These
remarks can we'll apply to silks which
are feature in this house.
The millinery department, under the
charge Of Miss Miggie Walton, CON
talns many beautiful novelties, and
buyers can find anything from the or
dinary sailor hat to the daintest crea-
tiOn.
To appreciate "Engle's Store" it is
necessary to visit IT, Mr. Jacob Engle
star ed this business ten years ago, and
has since then, by the policy of selling
goods o9 reliable quality, up-to-date in
pattern and style, and charging the
mos. reasonable price, built up busi-
ness that now demands the services OF
fourteen assistants. Mr. Engle is a ma
tive Of Germany, but has been a resi-
dent Of this coun y for nineteen years.
He came TO Wellington fifteen years
ago. and prior to taking up his pres
ent business was identified with bank
ing. Mr.. Engle is imbued with the
most progressive ideas. Possessing
good executive ability, enterprise and
energy, he has kept his business right
in the front rank Of modern establish
merits. In social and business life he is
es eemed because OF his many sterling
qualities. This seasons display Of
spring and summer goods ecllpses all
previous efforts, and visit to this pop
ular emporium will convince you Of the
fact.
The house Is agent for the famous
But rick Patterns" which are known
the world over as being the most fash
i0nable and reliable.
People's voice., 1899-05-04

they have gone forward until at the
present time four magnificent edfices,
two Of stone and two of brick ard
stone, provide accommodations for the
growing generation. The illustration
of the Third ward school building will
convey an idea of the class Of these
structures. 1t is universally admitted
by visiting educators that with only
two exceptions, this is the finest, larg-
est, most imposing and best appointed
school in the state of Kansas.
In the basement Of this building are
the six furnaces of the hot air system,
coal rooms, cold air chambers, dry
closets, and the janitor's workshop.
On the first floor are the five school
rooms with wardrobes attached used by
the primary and intermediate grades.
Three stairways connect this floor with
the floor above. On the second floor
are the four rooms used by the gram
mar grades, the superintendent Of
fee. library, room of the Board of Ed
ucation, and the store room where pu.
pills purchase their books and school
supplies. The third floor is given en-.
tirely to the Auditorium with its large
stage and two reception rooms to the
side and rear. together with the spa
clous ticket Office opposite the main en-
trance doors. The Auditorium is seat
ed with opera chairs and has the larg-
est seating capacity Of any room in the
city. Here are held the school enter
tainments and contests, commencement
exercises. and the lectures Of the city
lecture course. which yearly spends
more than thousand dollars for the
talent employed. The room is usher
ed by young girls selected from the
seventh and eighth grades Of the city
schools. This large and beautiful as
sembly room is one Of the most pleas
ing features of the building.
The Sumner County High School is
an imposing two-story brick structure
erected at a cost of $4,000. 1t stands
on commanding emlnence. surround
ed by fine campus which is orna-
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