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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Two Bla elk Giants Fight.

NEW YORK, June Sat the Lenox Ath-
letic Club tonight the principal bout was
between two negro giants. Bob" Arm
strong, of Chicago, and Ed Martin, OF
Denver, Col. Martin had decidedly the bet
ter Of the early part of the first round, as
he landed left and right swings. but Arm
strong came fast In the latter part of the
round and, with hard left on the wind and
a right cross to the jaw, practically took
all the fight out of Martin. The end came
in the second round, Armstrong beat his
man all over the ring and finally knocked
him out with a right the wind. Martin
sprawled ali along one side of the ring,
while the referee counted him out. Time OF
round two minutes
Bellfeld Walcott. brother of Joe Walcott
defeated Sam Holmes in the second round
Of bout at 135 pounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Row over County superintendent.

Special TO the Indiana polls Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. June e.-The four
trustees met yesterday and one of the DEM
ocrats offered a resolution declaring Ira b.
Nelson. OF Montpelier. school superintendent
OF Blackford county. The Democratic
trustees voted in favor of the resolution.
while the two Republicans each voted for a
different candidate. The county auditor, as
chairman, held that but two votes had been
cast those for Nelson, and declared him
elected. The board then adjourned. the two
Republican members refusing to vote on the
motion to adjourn. AS the new law plain
ly sets forth that il is illegal TO elect by reso-
luton, the Republican trustees Immediately
filed written protest TO the proceedings.
Nelson has made demand for the office.
which has been refused by Gerger. and the
case will be carried TO the Supreme Court by
Nelson in hope that the new law will be de-
clared unconstitutional.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, June 7.-Miss Mamie
Cook, the eighteen-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs A. T.. Cook of Warsaw.
passed through Wabash this morning in
charge Of her parents, en- route to Long
cliff Insane Hospital The young woman
a week ago was in perfect health mentally.
Out driving, her horse took fright and ran
at a furious speed down the road. Miss
Cook was thrown out, but suffered no phys
ical hurt. but her mind was affected by
the fright that she became raving maniac.
1t is believed her malady will yield to treat
ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, June 6.--The County
Commissioners to-day appointed Mrs. d. B.
Riggs, OF Morgan county. matron of the
orphans home, to succeed Miss Bergen, who
has resigned to take UP charity work a
profession. There were a dozen applicants
for the position. several being from outside
the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
DR.. Isaiah Haas.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. June 6.-Dr. Isaiah
Haas died at midnight OF cancer OF the
stomach. aged seventy. When Ezra Cornell
founder of Cornell University. leased the
first telegraph line running through Ohio
Indiana and Illinois. Isaiah Haas was its
first superintendent Later he studied dem
tistry and practiced II till few years ago
He was one of the Oldest and most prom
inent Masons In the State. A large family
survives him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Dies in Insane Asylum.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HAGERSrOWN, Ind, June 6-San-el
Clendenen died this morning at East Haven
Hospital for the Insane. Two years ago
Mr.. Clendepen was stricken with partial
paralysis and softening of the brain, and
was removed to East Haven. Prior to that
he had been one OF the most successful
young business men In the county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Indiana. Notes.

At Martinsvile, w. 0. Baker was unani-
mOusly reelected county superintendent.
At Covington, Grant Gossell was reelected
county superintendent on the third ballot.
AT Portland, f. l.. Grove was reelected
as county school superintendent by the Re
publicans
At Cannelton Logan Esarey was re-
elected county superintendent for Perry
county. He Is the first Republican superin-
tendent ever elected in the county.
The thirteen-year-old son of Robert Rank,
of Portland. supposed to have been kid
naped, was found with Huntington junk
buyer by the name of Davidson. The boy
complained or i'll treatment at home and
sought to run away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
DANvILLE. Ill, June 6.-The twentieth
annual state convention of the Illinois
Pharmaceutical Association began in this
city to-day. Nearly 300 delegates will be I'm
attendance. Steps will probably be taken
looking toward the exclusive sale by reg
ularly licensed druggists OF all drugs and
proprietary medicines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, June 6.-The
Merchants Distiling Company. of this
city. the largest antitrust plant in the
country. broke all records In point of busi-
ness done in any one month since the plant
first started opera tons. More than six thou
sand barrels of spirits were turned out and
the revenue payments to the government
amounted to $415,56S.94.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Suicide of Tilted Lover.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
CONVICTION, Ind, June 6-Coroner Ma
jers was summoned to Hilsborough yester-
day to investigate the death of Oslin Shell.
and found he had shot himself on account of
disappointment in love. Mr.. Shell was a
promising young man, twenty-five years old.
He left letter to the young woman, saying
that he would kill himself. 1t is reported
that the young woman is to be married
shortly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
THE CHAMPION IN A NEW LIGHT.
FitysimmOns Denounces Prize Fight
Ing and Poses as a Good Boy.

Saqui Smith. in Leslie's Weekly.
Fitzsimmons has taken the little baby
from the nurse, holding IL with the gentle,
caressing touch OF woman, az 1t nestles
against his neck And in the wondrous COM
bination Of tenderness and strength there
Is the suggestion OF the hasmyth hammer
that can crush the life out of a man with
single blow. or skim the surface of an
eggshell.
Yes. I wish that / had never left the
forge. but had been content to 60 humbly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

DECATUR, H.. June e.-The Genera
E,ldership of Churches OF God Of the United
States to-day decided TO have its next meet
ing at Anderson, Ind, in 1902 A secret bal
LOT taken ON the question of retaining Chas.
Manchester as president OF E1ndlay tO.l
College resulted in his favor. Inc serr1toIy
north OF the Missouri river was annexed 10
the Iowa eIdership A committee OF nve
was appointed TO see about raising a c"eh-
tjeth century thanks Offering Oh >1SvO-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Work for 1,5OO Hands.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENWOOD, Ind. June 6.-The Polk
canning factory commenced work this
morning on peas. About 1850 hands are
employed and work Is being carried on
night and day, with a capacity of 100000
cans day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Sentenced One Minute in Jail.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, June TAI Russell. who
was arrested for stealing hides from a deal
er at Syracuse and who attempted to es-
cape at Garrett from the town marshal and
was shot through the lungs, has pleaded
guilty and he is badly wounded Judge
Biggs let him go with a sentence of one
minute in the county Jail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind. June 6.-The trotter
DR.. Clay, record AHA and valued at $1,000.
dropped dead at Crump's Driving Park in
this city this morning after having gone a
quarter In thirty-three seconds. A rupture
of a blood vessel was the cause of death
He was owned by Haisley & Wade, stock
breeders, and was being put IN condition
for the coming season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Hlaz2A&ll5llI4

Marshal Frank Barnett by II. T. Hull: also
a petition signed by twenty-five citizens
asking that thorough investigation be
made, and if the charges were true that
Barnett be removed The trial is set for
Friday before the mayor and Council. Bar
win out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MADISON. Ind, June 6-Miss Josephine
Brooks of this city, secretary of the West
ern Association of Writers, will be married
tomorrow to her first cousin. BENJAMIN
Brooks OF Barre, Mass. They had not met
in thirty years until tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

supposititious company. to give up his posi-
ton at Decatur and accept one with the
Richmond & Eaton company, Wilcoxen,
secure Mr. Ferguson's place at Decatur be-
ing appointed to fill the vacancy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Save YOUR HAIR
How to Prevent Falling Hair
Scalp Humors and Dandruh.

Warm shampoos with cUTIcunA SOAR. fol-
lowed by light dressings with CurIcuRAs
purest Of emollient akin cures, win clear n
scalp and hair OF crusts, scales, and dAndruns
soothe irritating and itching surfAccs, s<im1-
late the hair follicles. supply the rooco Win
energy and nourishment. and thus proo1oo
luxuxiAnt hair. With cloans vholeDom go
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ST. MARY'S, Ind. June 6-The Sisters of
Providence will hold the fifty-eighth annual
commencement of st. Mary's Academic In
stitute on Wednesday morning, June 21. The
class day orator will be the Hon. w. j. Ona-
han, of Chicago. There will be thirteen in
the class.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
New Hanover Trustee.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HANOVER, Ind, June 6.-Manly d. Will
son was to-day elected trustee of Hanover
College. vice John r. Cravens. deceased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
CHRIsTopHER MOONEY CAUGHT.
Held i'm Montreal Under a CharR
from Listenberger, of South Bend.

from Listenberger, of South Bend.
MONTREAL. June 6.-Christopher III.
Mooney, of New York. Is under arrest here
on the charge of having applied the sum
or value of about $1,000 the property of
The accused appeared privately this MORN
ing before Magistrate Lafontaine, in his ca
pacity Of extradition commissioned, who
committed him 70 eight days imprisonment.
During that time IL is expected that supple
mentary evidence will be received from New
York or from South Bend.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Murderer Well. Indicted.

Special TO the lndlanapOIls JOURNAL.
CRAwFoRDSvILLE. Ind. June s.-The
grand jun has returned indictment for
murder against Alfred Wells. who threw his
four children in a well and killed two OF
them before neighbors interfered. Crane *
Anderson will defend Wells and the case
will be tried this term of court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
SLOAN Wins a Race.

LONDON, June e.-At the first day of the
Lingfield Park spring meeting to-day Lord
William Beresford's bay FLY Lutetia, rid
den by Tod Sloan. won the Lingfield spring
two-years-old plate of 800 sovereigns. Xxx
horses ran the five furlongs straight The
betting was to on Lutetia-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, June 6.-Louis Bowles
and Emil Hoffman. aged twelve and four
teen. went swimming in the big hole made
by the Hazelton washout which caused the
railroad disaster over a year ago, and We're
drowned They were walking on a sand
bank, which gave way and completely swal-
lowed them up. The body of Bowles was
recovered, but that of Hoffman cannot be
found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

City Engineer Jeup and City ATTORNEY
Kerr, will leave Friday for Chicago and will
Continue their Investigation of the track
elevation system in that city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARTINSVILLE, Ind, June 6-Mrs.
Charles Tincher, daughter of Rev. John
Goodman. attempted suicide at their home
in this city last night. She swallowed
ounce of laudanum, but her life was saved
by the prompt use of emetics and stom-
ach pump.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07
Mr. Win.Iow'. sooanins syru,

Has been used over nifty years by millions q
r,others for their children while teefhing with
perfect success IL soothes the child. softens the
gums allays pain. cures wind cole. regulates the
bowels and Is the best re.qedy for diarrhea.
whether arising from teething or other causes-
FOR sale by druggists In every part OF the world
Re sure and ask for Mrs. winslows Soothing
Syrup Is cents a bottle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

PLEASE TO INQUIRE and you viii nnd that
GLEN'S SULPHUR SOAP II held In the highest
esteem, both by the people and the medical
profession, as a remedy for skin diseases ana
bIemlshes. Sold by Druggists.
Hnls Hair & Whsker Dye. Black or Brown. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-07

Marshal Charged with Being Drunk.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NOBLESvILLE. Ind. June 6.-At the
meeting of the Council last night charges
Of drunkenness were filed against City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-06
TINPLArE WoRKERs CoNF1DENr.

Pttsburg July 5.-Another conference on the
tinpate workers wage scale has been arranged.
II Will be held in Chicago on Friday July by
committees OF the Amalgamated Association and
the American Tinplate Company The officials
OF the Amagamated Association has received
the results OF the meetings throughout the
country on the tinpate scale and 70 the Scale
Committee have been granted discretionary pow
ers but II is urged 70 insist the original de-
mand for an advance OF % per cent. which was
rejected at the last Joint conference
There seems 70 be doubt that a settlement
will be reached at the coming conference and
that all the factories in the country will be in
operation again next Monday
Vice President William s Collier Of the Anal
gamated Association said to-day that he is
hdent the scale will be settled this week and that
the workers demand for an advance OF 20 per cent
will be granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-06
MERGER ADVISABLE, SAYS SAGE.

DECLARES HE WAS MIsoUoTED ~ OPPOSING
SURFACE AND ELEVATED UNION.
There were no developments yesterday 30 far ~
could be learned In regard 10 the consolidation OF
local traction companies which is generally be-
lleved 10 be near hand. except that Russell Sage
now says that he has been misquo-ed regarding his
denial OF the reported impending combination.
While no consolidation or merger has been ar
ranged Mr. Sage adds there has been for the last
three years much discussion OF the subject by
large and important inside Interests. and now that
the Manhattan is about 70 be equipped electrically.
there is more talk than ever.
Conditions as they will exist when the change OF
motive power IL made would render such com
bination in some form much more easy or accom-.
plishment Up TO the present time nowsver al
the talk has been general and indefinite, but Mt
Sage declares his belief that something IN THIS di-
rection will IN time be done. and that II VIII pc a
good thing for the companies involved ana LOT tne
travelling public He is retcent IS 10 the details,
and insists that IL is early 20 discuss them ana
any statement this time would be premature
there are many complex questions 10 De oe-
cided and time and careful consideration are neces
sary before any definite action car De taken
The report that Brooklyn Rapid Transit is being
considered In connection with The scheme Is not
true Mr. Sage declares II would be quite enough
conhne the for the prest nj 10 the merger
OF the Manhattan lines After this Is effected. ana
when bridges shall have been built over or
tunnels constructed under the Eas River. MI sage
thinks. a closer alliance with the Brooklyn transit
system may be worth considering
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-06
EXPECTED TO RESIGN AS CHAIRMAN.
SENATOR JAMES x JoNEs's HEALTH NOT IN

SENATOR JAMES K. JoNEs's HEALTH NOT M
PRovrNG-TALK ABOUT SUCCESSOR.
Reports that have reached here from Europe In
olcate that Senator James K. Jones. chairman or
the Democratic National Committee will not be
apie TO take up the wearing duties OF that once
upon his return TO this country. When Senator
Jones went 10 Europe some time ago he was IN
feeble health Previous 10 his departure he was at
Atlantic City for long time trying 20 recuperate
II was there that William ]. Bryan last saw him
Mr. Bryan. when he East 10 attend the
dollar dinners in the spring went 10 Atlantic City
Senator had failed Reports received here indi-
cate that while there is nothing dangerous the
Senator will be compelled abandon the hard
work OF handling National campaign. and upon
his return this fall II is said will retire from that
Office.
Already there is much speculation as TO his
probable successor. The followers and the OPP
ponents Of William J. Bryan will likely wage a
bitter for that Office Senator Jones Is a
warm personal friend and political associate OF MI
II is believed by many that Ex-Governor William
J. Stone OF Missouri will be elected. He is dis
cipe OF Mr. Bryan and Is power in the Democ-
racy OF the South and West. Just who will be the
ment within the party is not known, but politicians
say that Mr. Bryan and his friends Will win the
contest and name their own man
St Louis Mo- July 5.-Ex-GOvernor W. J. Stone
to-day denied the report that he had been appoint
ed to succeed Senator Jones chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee He said that
Chairman Jones would not resign his position
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-06
THE MEXICAN REPCBLIC'S DEBTS.
ACTING cONsUL~GENERAL GRAJEOA TELLS
ABOUT THEM AND THE BOND ISSUES
OF THAT COUNTRY.

Antonio Leon Grajeda, Acting Consul-General Of
Mexico IN this city. said yesterday IN speak
ing OF the conversion Of the foreign debt
~ the Republic OF Mexico. which has been
undertaken by J P. Morgan Co.. OF this
city: J. Morgan g. Co. Of London and s.
Bleichroder the Deutsche Bank and the Dresdner
Bank in Germany that the total amount OF the
Mexican exterior debt s1o9 500 "a gold the in
terror debt payable in Mexican silver. was SOs,
s79 100 O. and the floating debt. also payable in
Mexican money. amounted TO 900. The Interior
debt Senior Grajeda continued would not be dis
turbed The new loan would be a little larger than
the amount Of the outstanding external debt which
would be refunded a basis of between and
per cent.
"Of course" added Senor Grajeda, ut is not
definitely known what the amount OF the
loan or the rate OF interest will be as Congress
has conferred upon President Diaz power 10 refund
the debt. without stipulation interest Ac-
cOrdinR report OF the Minister OF
Finance OF Mexico the estimate OF the revenue for
the fiscal year beginning July l. 1888 Is 800 600.
and the estimated expenses will be 100000 There
is in the national Treasury a surplus OF between
SO 10000 and 100000
These are not the first Mexican bonds TO be
quoted in NewYork city. In the sixties there were
issued the so-cal.ed Woodhouse bonds. which were
taken by a New-York banker OF that name. That
issue was for the purpose OF raising funds enable
Mexico TO carry the Franco Mexican War, which
refunded except a few. which included in
OF the present issues. To give an idea OF the price
OF Mexican bonds may that the gold skies or
1852 are now quoted at 1O2'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-06
MINORITY STOCKHOLDERS PROTEST.
THEY ORGANIZE FOR ACTION AGAINST THE BIG
NEW wHIsKEY COMBINATION.

NEW WHIsKEY COMBINATION.
That the proposed whiskey Trust. or. TO quote
ts legal title the Distilling Company OF America
g not 10 be organized without opposition Is evil
6e,ced nv a meeting OF the minority stockholders OF
+bA American Spirits Manufacturing Company heId
IN the Aston House yesterday afternoon On June
o. last deposit agreement was drawn up for the
stockholders OF the American Spirits ManuIacluIls
~or,nan,, the Kentucky Dstilleries and Warehouse
Company. the Spirits Distributing Company ana the
Standard Distnling and Distributing Company
This agreement proposed among other things that
the stockholders Of the American Spirits Manu-
featuring Company should get FOR every preIerIeu
share 80 per cent thereof in the preferred STOCK OF
the new company. and for every common snare .
per cent In the common stock Of the new company
The other companies were To receive far greater
,-onortton If the stock OF the new company. This
discrimination was felt by certain Of the share
holders Of the American company TO ne unjust anu
led them TO take steps 10 protect their interests
and as a preliminary call signed by commit
tee consisting Of Lewis Bahcock. Hugh '. hoody,
,r and A Devoe Wall. issued, requesting all
stockbolaers Of the American Spirits Manufacturing
Counany who we're dissatisfied with the proposals
If the Vhiskey Trust meet at the Astor house.
In response 70 this call about fifty shareholders.
including one woman, were on hand. ana the meet
ting was called TO order by Nj Babcock az tenn
norarv chairman. James c. Church. a Brooklyn
said thai while the sugar the GOA and other trusts
roadA money the American Distilling Company,
with as good a market. did not The STOCKHOLDERS
coud get no statements from the company as TO It's
receipts contracts, salaries. officers, etc Inc o.
Acers Of the American and the other companies
mentioned in the deposit agreement were largely
.be came and IL was currently reported that these
sann4 men were 10 De the officers Of the new COM
pany. The anxiety OF the W hskey IIust 10 LT.
rrorfrol made Il look II the American company
was really making money. although nomlnally run
ming at d loss .,e, . ~oat,o a,.,.a-
- 10 "a Wall-st submitted the following resolu-
tion which was adopted. That the chairman ne
eernnoUered 10 appoint committee of three 70
S-aw mr. a stockholders protective agreement 70
nnoint a trust company 10 receive deposits or stock
and issue trust receipts in lieu OF stock deposited.
~ issue an advertisement stating that such an
agreement had been drawn, and that copies could
be had on application 70 the trust company and %
lew an assessment not TO exceed 10 cents snare
10 defray expenses ., ,a 10 bod ,o
doubt Of he ability OF the minority stockholders
20 connel the American Dstilhng company 10
nake statement and that while II had been as
a-ted thar 81 per cent OF the stockholders OF the
American company had agreed 20 the terms OF me
deposit agreement. ne personally was ceIldlh tna'
not 20 per cent had as yet done so