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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Will Use Home TeIepbone.

BALTIMORE, March pa syndicate.
headed by George r. Webb and Harry A.
Parr, of this city. has purchased the Pitts
burg & Allegheny Telephone Company, Of
'Pittsburg. and will begin at once TO improve
and extend the service. Stock and bonds
amounting TO s., 800 900 will be issued TO COW
er the cost OF the plant and the contem-
plated improvements. Five thousand
Home" telephones will be put cut in the
near future IL Is expected and IL is the
intention of the new company to connect
with a number of independent companies
now operating I'm smaller cities and towns
of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Flint Glass hotties 20 He Higher.

PITTSBURG, March 23-FIint-glass
bottle manufacturers of the United States,
acting in concert, have Withdrawn all price
quotations preparatory to putting into ef-
feet the new and advanced price list which
is to be decided on by the trust. 1t is esti-
mated that the new prices will be at least
W per cent. higher than those now In force
and that the present rather complicated
classification will be much simplifed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24

ard Oil Company has not complied with the
courts orders. Referring to the open letter
from the Standard oil Company calling on
him 10 produce the name of the man who,
he alleges tried to bride him. he says that
he Will produce the name OF the man In his
own time and I'm his own way. While no
plan has been perfected yet. the advisable
ity of asking the Supreme Court TO make "a
thorough investigation has been under con-
sideratfon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Dean. Mortgages ForeciOsed.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Ind, March 23.-Mortgages
aggregating $4,000 were foreclosed to-day
against the Dean Bros. prominent peach
growers. Kuhn Bros, bankers. of Cincin-
natl. together with Ellen Pinney, G. f..
Tiff and others held the notes The suit of
the Cleveland Dryer Company against Dean
Brothers to set aside conveyances failed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Sold for Cash.

PITTSBURG, March 23.-The deal where
by the Shoenberger Steel Company is TO be-
come the property OF the American Steel
and Wire Company is entirely on a cash
basis, and no wire combine" stock is being
taken by the Shoenberger Steel Company in
payment. It Is reported that the conSidera-
ton in the transfer is s. 500. co., and that
Sl.5e0Oc0 has already been paid, the Schoen-
berger interests holding a first mortgage
on the plant as security for the balance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
72.3s2 Chicngoans Registered.

CHICAGO, March 2S.-The MAJORITY cleo
ton will be held In this city early next
month, and the official figures given out by
the election commissioners on last Tuesdays
registration show that -. 3S2 voters regis
tered. breaking all previous records for mu-
nicipal elections. The highest previous regis
tration was 52,0o. when Mayor Swift was
elected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Railway EmpIoye Fatally Hurt.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD. Ind. March 23.-John Wal
bourne, a young employee of the Belt Rail-
way, was perhaps fatally hurt this after
noon by large stone rolling on him. He
was brought to his boarding house here
determine the extent of his injuries, which
are internal. His home Is in Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
so,ai.r Crushed TO Death.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 23.-Privats
Herman Mccall of Company /. Ninth
United States Infantry, was crushed 10
of the transport City OF Pueblo and the
piles OF the Broadway wharf. while climb
ing down the side for his own diversion He
was 10 have sailed tomorrow for Manila.
Mccall enlisted at Madison Barracks, Sack
etts HarbOT, last November
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Farmer Hill Is Missing.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
SULLIVAN, Ind. March 23.-On Tuesday,
March 3, Enoch Hill, a farmer residing
southwest of this city the farm Of Frank
A. Hayes, of Greencastle left his home
for the purpose of going TO Greencastle on
business. Since that date nothing has been
heard of him and il has been learned that
he never reached Greencastle. What has be-
come of him is a question that remains I'M
solved
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Pingree VIII Not Attend.

LANSING, Mich, March 90 - Governor
Pingree to-day stated that, contrary TO re-
ports from New York. he was not going to
attend the silver Democratic banquet TO be
held there on April Ia. He said he had not
as vet received an invitation. adding: Il
never looked for an invitation from those
fellows either.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Cannot Get Enough Workmen.

NEWCOMERSTOWN, o., March 23.-An
unusual condition prevails here in that suf-
ficient men cannot be secured by the local
manufacturers. The James b. Glove & Sons
pipe works. the Novelty brick and tile works
and the Buchanan Coal Company are hir-
ing everybody in the town who will accept
work. and still they are unable TO meet their
demands. The business boom is most pro-
nOunced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Eirbt-Hour-Doy Celebrations.

COLUMBUS. o., March 23.-Vice Presi-
dent ID. III. Sullivan, of the United Mine
Workers. is arranging a series of big meet
ings to celebrate the adoption of the eight
hOur-day rule. The plan is TO have huge
gatherings at Wellston, Jacksonville and
Corning as the central points of the Jack
son. Hooking valley and Sunday creek fields,
respectively.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24

MILFORD CENTER, o., March-2S-Aunt
Katy Snodgrass died to-day of the grip,
aged 1913 years. She the oldest woman
in the Woman's Relief Corps In the United
States. The funeral will be held at 10 a.
IN. on Sunday. The deceased was noted
character in this part of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
George Bremen.

ATCHISON, Kan, March 23-George
Premier aged fifty-seven, died to-day of
pneumonia. He belonged to the family of
wine merchants of that name, who came 10
this country from Bavaria in 1870 The
Bremen vineyards are among the largest in
the West.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Bicycle Rider Gets 81 200 Damages.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, March 23.-Claude Ben
nett, a son of ex-City Marshal w. III. Ben
nett. won his damage suit against Center
Township Trustee George Winn in the
Marion Circuit Court to-day, the case being
tried there on change of venue. Last August
young Bennett collided with traction en-
CINE on the street and was thrown from
his bicycle. He was caught in the machine,
one hand being permanently crippled. The
jury awarded plaintiff $1,20 damages. The
defendant will appeal the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
sentcnced 60 Death.

CLAY CENTER. Kan. March % John
Gilbert. who slew his wife and four children
with a Ratchet on Feb. y last. on his farm
near Industry, pleaded guilty when put on
trial here to-day and was sentenced 10 death.
This. under the Kansas law. means life im-
prisonment. as no recent Governor has
signed "A death warrant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
j. w. Gencseer.

DIES MONIES, Ia, March 23.-J. w.
Geneseer, cashier of the German Savings
Bank of this city, dropped dead the
street this afternoon of heart trouble. He
was one of the best-known bankers in the
State of Iowa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Vehicle Company Incorporated.

TRENTON. y. J., March 23.-Articles of
incorporation were filed to-day for the New
England Electric Vehicle and Transports
ton Company, with a capital OF $4,000, 900
The company is authorized 10 manufacture
appliances for and TO operate vehicles. The
incorporators are James +. Hayes. Camden,
and Arthur Phillips and Augustus Tread
WELL jr, OF New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24

COLUMBUS. o.. March 23.-Attorney Gen.
eral Monnett returned from New York to-
day. He feels confident that he will be able
TO show the Supreme Court that the Stand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
scurxy I'm the kIondtke.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. March Coon
gresham Robinson to-day received letters
from DR. II. @. Norman. who has been I'm
the Alaska gold region for several months.
stating that horrible condition exists in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24

the Coffee creek region because of the
scarcity of wholesome food, and unless
proper food Is received soon the mortality
will increase. Many deaths among miners
are caused by scurvy The congressman
telegraphed the condition of affairs to the
secretary of state. asking him TO see that
RELIEF be sent 10 the starving men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Brought $500 from the KIondike

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. March IA spe-
cial from Seattle, Wash, says that the
steamer Iaurada. which recently arrived
from the north, brought $l50O0e from TIE
Klondike. being the first shipment of treas
ure from there this year. The fact OF The
gold dust being on the vessel has not been
made public before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Prof. Mar-h.s Requests.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. March 2S--The will
OF the late Prof. %. c. Marsh. filed for pro-
bate to-day. bequeaths all his property, both
real and personal, To Yale University, with
the exception of $1,000 TO the National
Academy OF Sciences. The requests are sep
arately made, however, for various pur-
poses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
The New Telephone combination.

CHICAGO. March 23.-It was announced
to-day by w. T. Blaine, president of the
Victor Telephone Manufacturing Company,
who is the chief promoter of the new tele-
phone combination which is to become the
opponent Of the Bell company that the new
company controls twenty independent tele-
phone manufacturing companies and that
the union Of the various interests Is prac-
1icaify complete Mr.. Blaine said that two
of the best best-known financial institutions
IN the country were back Of the movement,
and that the principals were able to carry
out the extensive plans OF the organization.
The new company was organized for the
purpose Of supplying telephone apparatus.
doing construction and entering the various
branches OF the service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
The Oldest Bachelor Dead.

NEW YORK, March 24.-John Butler, said
to have beep the Oldest bachelor in the
United States, is dead at Huntington Long
Island, in his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
The Baking Powder Trust.

CHICAGO, March pa local financial
bureau to-day says that the baking powder
trust has been completed and that the $40
10000 capital stock was subscribed twice
over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Richard Cadbury.

LONDON, March 23-The death is an
nounced at Jerusalem. of Richard Cadbury,
head of the great cocoa manufacturing
firm of Cadbury Bros.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24

does not give 60 the federal courts jurisdic-
ton over any combination constituting re-
straint and monopoly OF trade unless such
trade Is what IL known as Interstate or IN
ternational trade and commerce A COM
binatiOn or trust for the purpose of main
tanning a monopoly in the manufacture OF
a necessary OF life is not within the scope
or the Sherman act and cannot be sup
pressed by the federal courts. This was de-
cided I'm 1894 in the case of the United States
against the combination OF sugar COM
panies.
As q matter of fact. all the companies
which you refer to now organizing for
the purpose or securing complete or partial
monopoly Of different branches OF manu-
facture are similar to the sugar combination
and are not within the Jurisdiction OF the
amenable to the laws of the respective
States.
This department never hesitates TO prose-
cute unlawful combinations which affect
Interstate commerce. and If you Will eX-
anime the reports of the federal courts you
will find very many cases OF such prOSecu-
ton. some effective and some ineffective.
1T is popular error To assert that the
attorney general Of the United States has
control Of the corporations or combinations
which engage in manufacture in the Narl-
Gus States. This Is entirely matter OF
state control. and unless the functions OF
Interstate commerce are interfered with L
would be superofficious TO attempt crusade
against affairs with which i have no busl-
ness
with reference to these large combina-
fions or capital which are now forming, my
own judgment Is that the danger Is not 80
much to the community at large as II Is 70
the people who are induced to- put their
money into the purchase OF the stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-24
Yesterdays Temperature..

+. K. WAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast Official
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
nenth of MIR. Charles L. scott.

Alabama papers of April Goth announce
the death in Mount Pleasant, that state
of Charles l.. Scott Deceased was a
native of Richmond, having been the
youngest son of Robert q. Scott, de-
ceased. once leading member OF the bar
of this city. He was lawyer by pro-
fession, learned in its mysteries, ana was
personally a most companionabie ana
genial gentleman. AT a comparatively
early age he. became a California Arso-
naut, sailing from Rockets in the ship
Glencoe, Captain Poythress, Tor a voyage
round the Horn early In 1919, in COM
pauy with Calvin Lipscomb, Peter Tins
ley. Roscoe ID. Jenkins, and others. Mr.:
SCOTS trial OF mining life was OF brlef
duration. when he resumed the practice
of his profession, in which he was more
than ordinarily successful. He was very
popular with his felloW-citizens OF the
Golden Gate, and shortly after its admis-
sion into the Union, was sent TO Wash
ington twice as its congressional repre-
sentative. When the disruption Of the
Union occurred he returned east TO Ala
bama, whittier his father had removed.
and Joined the Confederate army as Il
major, In which capacity he served with
great gallantry till the close OF the war
His father was Grand Master of Masons
in Virginia in lt2i when General La
fayette visited Richmond. and used all
his influence and spent much OF his own
fortune In seeing that that distinguished
soldier, patriot, and brother Mason had
a right royal Virginia welcome. Iht
ball and reception Of Lafayette at the
famous Eagle Hotel was given under the
auspices OF Grand Master Scott.
An elder brother of Charles l.. Scotts
the late Colonel Il. q. Scott commanded
the Richmond Grays which was com
pany A. In the only regiment of voun-
teers Virginia sent 10 the Mexican war
The field officers were Colonel John Fred
erick Hamtranck, Lieutonant-Colonel
Thomas jefferson Randolph, Majors Jubal
.s.f
Thoma, =. August. OF Richmond. The
regiment had fourteen companies in II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
FAMILY TROUBLES.
Custfce John nm Adept In se"ii"S
Tbeu-KragIe I'm Court.

Justice John had another family dill
Guilty 10 settle yesterday morning. Justice
John is an adept at this, though his skill
is often greatly taxed. -.. ..''f...
John Kragle was charged with beating
his wife. Mrs j. J. Kragle, and Justice
John fined him $40 and costs, his usual
charge for this offence. Mrs. Kraglc said
TO his Honor that she came home one
night rather late having chaperoned some
young girls on an evenings entertain
ment. and that her lord and master
smscked her. Justice John told Kragle
he need not grumble, for he got off very
easy. for If he Justice john had smack
ed his wife 1t would cost him great
many times as much as that. The Justice
said he would not dare do such thing
al his house.
Kragle was also charged with abusing
and threatening 10 beat John Simmons.
and here he was fined $. Simmons was
once the husband of Mrs. kragle, but
they were divorced and Kragle married
her and Simmons had also married again.
Simmons heard that kragle and his
wife were going TO move next door to
them or very near them, and kragle
said simmons wrote them a note telling
them not 10 come, as II would cause do
nestle trouble. SimmonS SAID on me
stand that he did not think it would be
especially conducive to family felicity to
have his divorced wife neighbor of his
present spouse and himself. AT any rate,
he said, Kragle met him and asked him
If he knew him Simmons replied that he
had seen him passing. Kragle, lie said,
then commenced 10 curse him and call
him unpleasant names with all the speed
and facility imaginable.
Tom Gray (cOlored) was charged with
beating w. II. Johnson, but there We're
no witnesses to the alleged warlike affair,
and Gray was allowed to go.
j. j. Breen was suspicious character
He was found on the street selling pinch
beck" jewelry, and was held in Sc
curity OF 500 for thirty days.
The case Of James Nelson (colored),
charged with shooting and disabling Ed
die Iightfoot, was continued until
the 10Th. because the wounded negro. who
10 at the almshouse. is still In critical
condition and unable TO b. at court.
The case of James Armstrong, the negro
charged with highway robbery, was givea
a hearing yesterday. and allowed TO 60
free. Andrew Buckner, also colored, had
been assaulted and robbed OF his money
and hat out near the FAIRGROUNDS, and
Armstrong was thought TO be the man.
The remaining cases were DRINKS, or
else unimportant ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

q. 49, valley division, ell OF which have
Keen very beneficial but there still re-
mains a large area wheFs no ram ha ~
fallen. The principal result OF TINS -
to rcsard ploughing Tor corn On sof,en
Tho ground for this purpose Sfop
yrowth. as yet, has not suffered much'
except possibly on the Eastern shore A..
Winter wheat Is improving steau'n :"
nearly an localities. In places II IL tnih.
but the growth is thrifty. Some OK Tue
early-sown Is heading In King Wi,ha IN
county. Growth would be advanced ~
warm rains, especially In Fairfax county,
where the condition Is reported peio"
normal from dry weather with the
Winter oats have advanced VIII .'.t
season, and show a good average sroMsn'
but the crop Is very thin. OWING 10 WIFI
ter killing.
Spring Oats-The early-sown Is general
" reported 10 be growing "eiL anu sno
latc-sown TO be coming up Inc crop
Is smaller than usual. owing TO 'he 'a'e
Corn where planted. Is looking wei;
Ploughing for this crop has been pusne.d
MS rapidly as possible. Dut me W., no q
retarded by the dry weather. wnich ms
made the stff lands too hard TO plough
C,,t-worrns are reported iocdiiy. -.
Tobacco plants are coming up niceiy.
Quite number OF correspondents re-
port them large enough TO transpias.'
There is some local scarcity OF piahls'
mi generally they are plentiful.
Potato planting 0rish) Is about nnisn-
ed and the crop Is coming up wen. III
the main. Sweet potato slips are peihs
set out. and the acreage is expected 10
be large. - ,,,,,
Truck crops are advancing rapidly.
Peas are blooming, and the pods FORM
ing: tomato vines being set out ana
strawberries ripeDing. Picking OF ,he
latter has begun, and the present indica-
tons point TO a large yield.
Fruit OF all kinds, except peaches. Is
blooming abundantly.
Note-Distant correspondents are IN
vted to mail their reports day carrier
IL possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
THE BLUES ANNIVERSARY.
The Outing To-day Promises TO ne
Great success.

The celebration Of the Tooth anniversary
of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues at
Blandon Park to-day will be fully as
large as usual.
There will be no parade. All who have
been members Of the Blues at any ume
are expected TO be at the Blues Armory
at 1880 O'Clock this morning TO take the
cars for the park at the New Reservoir
There will be lunch soon after arrival, ano
a big dinner at o'clock. Almost every
species of athletics will be enjoyed.
The Committee on Invitations are fear
full lest some who had a right to expect
a bid have been overlooked. They, there
fore. request sthat these. If such there be-
apply to either a. Sands. Guy Cherry, cr
Howell Wesger for cards this morning
A meeting will be held at the park this
afternoon TO consider methods looking
TO the reorganization of the battalion.
1t is a source Of regret that Colonel
John 81 Bigger. the president or the
Blues Association. is not well enough to
be present. but the entire organization is
glad 10 know the old veterans health Is
steadily improving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.

passengers can leave Richmond daily
,a,cenI SnnaayJ, VIA Chesapeake and ONO
rNeiiysv al !, AZ L. NJ, or Richmond and
Sii"rsnnrg railroad (NoTfolk and West
arn roTteo A. NJ, connecting a Nor
tdis with old Dominion Line steamer
sailing same evening at 1880 o'clock for
New York 1,1.s ,,.....x.
comrsny's. SO3 east Main street: Chesa-
nsake and Ohio Tc1lway, and Richmond
md Petersburg railroad depots, and at
onunanv's office 1912 east Main street,
Pinhmond. Baggage checked through
~ FREIGHT
for Navy Yorl, and all points beyond can
he shipped by steamer sailing from Rich
mond every MONDAY. WEDNESDAY,,
AND FRIDAY at = +. NJ. This
steamer carries steerage passengers only
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
Freight received and forwarded. and
through bills of lading Issued for all
,,nrtbern eastern, and foreign ports.
nv FROM NEW YORK.
passengers can leave daily except SUM-
aay1 at 3P NJ. except Saturday, 4 p. NJ. }
- Norfolk or Old Point Comfort, connect
ing with Norfolk and Western railroad or
Freight for Richmond by steamers via
Narfoik MONDAYS AND WEDNES-
lays 3 p. NJ; SATURDAYS, 4 p. VI.
Saiiings from Company's Pier. No. 26
North river, foot OF Beach street.
Freight received and forwarded daily,
except Sunday.
For further information apply 10
JOHN +. MAYER, Agent,
1912 east Main street,
Richmond, Wa.
w. L. Guillaudeu. President. New York
ap 6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
prOpcrfy Transfers.

Richmond: Martha a. and l.. w. Wise
to william j. Payne. lots 2l3 and PA in
northwest quadrant OF Lee Circle. subject
to certain restrictions, s..
Henrico: w. NJ. Barnum and wife 10 j.
II. Francis & Sons, 297 3l-10O acres on Old
CoaI-Pit railroad. reserving road on said
land. and 12-100 acres on Old Coal-Pit
railroad. $l.7905S
Ezekie! Henderson to Stephen Gennett,
20 feet on Compromise street, -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
CROPS MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.
Beneficial Rains I'm some sections,
hut stu Needed In Others.

The following is the United States De-
partment OF Agriculture's Climate and
Crop Bulletin Of the Weather Bureau,
Virginia Section. for the week ending
Monday. May sth;
The progress OF the crops has been
generally favorable during the past week.
Cloudy and rather cool weather has. per-
haps. retarded the growth OF cereals 10
some extent but otherwise Improvement
r. apparent. Light. local showers have
occurred over portions Of the Tidewater
snA Middle divisions. and moderate rains