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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
QUARRELED TOO OFTEN
CITIZENS OF CORY RENEWED AN AL
TERCaTIoN ON THE ROAD.
mr.. Griffith shot and Wounded His
Companion-Dowie Mobbed at Ham,
mond-Woman Kidnaper Arrested.

BRAZIL. Ind, Oct. N.-Dr. L. c. Griffith
ard William Stages, citizens of Cory, while
in this city to-day, quarreled. but later de-
parted together. When midway between
Brazil and Cory the quarrel was renewed.
DR. Griffith drew revolver and fired three
shots at Stages one bullet penetrating his
side and another lodging in the arm Stages,
accompanied by friend, drove to this city
for medical aid. His injuries are serious
The sheriff has gone to Cory to arrest DIR.
Griffith.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Two Slen ScaIded.

William Murphy, sol West Twenty eighth
street, and Charles Hopper, 421a Kentucky
avenue, both employed in the wholesale
drug house of Daniel Stewart, $3.50 South
Meridian street. were severely scalded yes
terday afternoon while at work by steam.
In turning off the water running into the
boiler a pipe valve was wrenched off and
the steam let out. Both were burned about
the face, neck and arms Their condition
is not thought TO be serious The steam
found its way out through the gratings
into the street and caused large crowd TO
gather The increased heat In the building
set off the automatic fire alarm and the
department responded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
A Mistake Corrected.

terday mornings paper to the effect that
the Grand Army post committees appointed
some time ago will meet next Monday even
ing is unauthorized. That joint committee
held its last meeting Saturday evening, Oct.
IL. when il was voted that the committee
adjourn without day TO report TO its re-
spective posts that the matter of presenting
a bill had been indefinitely postponed. The
majority of the committee of Thomas Post
decided to report the scheme proposed i'm
practicable. If the comnittee had not adj
journed sine die, no member OF it except
the chairman, Hon. Smiley n. Chambers,
could have called IL together
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
DowIE MoBBED AT HAMMOND.
Faith Cure Apostle Has n Lively Time
DOdging Missiles.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HAMMOND, Ind, Oct. 27.-Dr. John Alex
ander Dowie, faith curist, who was an
nounced to deliver an address at Huehns
Opera House here this evening, was run
out of town by a mob OF several hundred
persons and was severely handled. Several
fights occurred at the meeting, and-it was
necessary TO ring down the curtain. Dowie
was ushered out OF a rear door and was
obliged 10 take the middle OF the street for
a distance of six blocks to board an electric
car for Chicago. Before leaving the cor
porate limits the mob threw bricks, stones
and other missiles ar the car and broke
every window and door On. OF Dowie's
attempting 10 GUST ex-City Marshal A. A
Walker from the hall. The local police ar
rested six men for participating in the riot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

Postmaster Hess received an order from
Washington yesterday countermanding the
last order received few days ago in the
Irvington free-deliyery affair. This restores
the first order Mr.. Hess received. and thu
free delivery Will soon be in force. Mr.
Hess says that just as SOON as the numbers
ing of the houses has been compiled with
he will have the delivery in operation.
There is now no doubt that In the next ten
days or two weeks the Irvingtonites will Do
receiYing mail at their own doors
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
ELECTRIC RAILWAY PLANS.
Anderson, EIwOOd 81 Lapel Line to
Use Both Motive Powers.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Oct. IA deal is on
which will make the Anderson, Elwood &
Lapel Railroad, now under construction, an
electric as well steam road 1t passes
from this city through Frankton and is
being built by agents for the tin-plate trust
as a fuel supply in connection with the Mid
land Railway. with which it connects at
this point. Elwood merchants, headed by
Lesson, are back of the deal. The Union
Traction Company's gas belt electric rail-
way, which will be opened into indianapolis
and Muncie next spring, now has line to
Elwood from this city by the way of Alex
andria. The company proposes to build an
other branch, leaving the main line at Lin
wood. thence TO Frankton, which is six
miles south of Elwood. The new line
would throw all of that trade to Anderson.
Thus far it has gone TO Elwood. 1t is to
protect this trade that the new electric line
is to be put into operation in connection
with the steam railroad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

Moses Sapirie, Al East Washington street,
was arrested yesterday by the bicycle po-
lice and charged with receiving stolen goods.
The police were called 10 1886 North New
Jersey street, where they found c. T. Mel
son, 1929 Garfield place. OBTAINING Sapirie.
In Sapirie's wagon was $50 pounds OF lead
pipe, which had, 1t Is claimed. been taken
from the home of Il. b. Adams. 14fl North
Alabama street A colored man who was
with Sapirie escaped. II is thought the coll
ored man stole the pipe and sold II TO the
Junk dealer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Comfy boards OF Charities.

Yesterday the circuit judges appointed
county boards of charities for Monroe and
Grant counties consisting of the following
members:
For Monroe-President. Judge G. L.
Mrs. ]. X. Beck. Mrs. William Johnson
Mrs j. E Blair and Mrs Robert w. Weiss
For Grant-Mrs. E.unice Wilson, Miss EN-
ma Harris, Mira Joshua Strange, Mr.. Frank
Mackey, Mr.. Henry Wine and Miss l.. NJ
Whistler.
These boards are rapidly being appointed
satisfaction.
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The independent League.

Only two clubs of the Independent League
bowled last night. The Prospects and the
.Citys met on the Washington alleys and
tried for honors. Scores:
First Came
Prospects-Kerr, 40: H. Hilgemier, 129;
167 Olive, AS; Rudens. 147: Heller. 143;
Howard, 137; G. Gels, 1873; total, 1886.
Citys-Zearing. 1872; Meyers, 143: Moore.
14i Lingenfelter, 1853; Jeup, lie; F. Painter,
1885, Urmston, 147: total, 1888.
Second Game
Prospects-Kerr, 1O1; H. Hilgemeyer. 126;
B. Painter, 49, Wolzen, 152; G.. Hilgemeyer,
1872 Olive, 147; Andrews, lbs; Heller, 152;
Howard, 1870; Gels. 1884, total, 1,349.
Citys-Zearing. 152; Meyers. 119; Moore,
$780, Hornaday, Ill; Merrick, ia; Williams,
us; Lingenfelter, 12S: Lewis, 155; +. Painter,
So: Urmston, 1873; total 1,2S5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Rusine.s ON the Room.

The E. c. Atkins Saw Works Company
now has on it's pay rolls fully 500 men. the
largest number since the works were es-
tablished, in 1853. The export trade of the
company is increasing rapidly. as well as its
home trade. The present week the works
filled large orders for saws from England.
Japan and West Australia. While in most
lines of goods manufactured from steel
prices have advanced, saws are no higher
than one year ago. but there is a prob
ability OF there being an advance the first
of the year.
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Pence with National Honor.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CRAWFORDSVILLE,I Ind, Oct. 27.-The
Indianapolis District Conference of the A.
NJ. E. Church, in session here, to-day adopt
ed. amid enthusiastic applause, the follow
ing resolution: I'VE, the members of the
rican Methodist Episcopal Church, heartily
indorse President McKinley's Philippine
policy. We pray for peace, but for that
peace which is consistent with national dig
nifty and honor"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Two Concerns incorporates.

The Thompson & Norris Company. OF
Brookville. was yesterday incorporated.
with capital stock OF 5000. The directors
are: Robert II. Thompson, Henry u. Nor
ris, Edward S. Sharpe, William ID. Bradtf
William G.. Chaplin. William Watt and Mar
tin H. Day
The Orestes Gas and oil Company. OF
Orestes was also incorporated. with a capi-
tai stock of s.. 900. The directors are John
a. Sweet, Jacob Noble and Joseph IL.
powall
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
woMAN's sYNoDICAL SOCIETY.
Seventeenth Annual Convention in
Session at South Bend.

SessIOn at south Bend.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Oct. 27.-The seven
teenth annual convention Of the Woman's
Synodical Society of Indiana convened to-
day with Us delegates present and more 70
come tomorrow. Among the prominent
people already here Mrs. James "A.
Mount. wife of Governor Mount, of Indian
apolis; Mrs. F. d. Palmer, of New York;
Mrs. D. 3. Wells, of Chicago; Mrs. A. L.
Wells. Of Iowa. and Mrs. A. M. Cunning
ham, OF China. The convention will last
three days. and will be addressed by some
OF the most prominent missionary workers
in the United States. At to-day's session
Mrs F. d. Palmer made an eloquent ad-
dress to the workers. Tomorrow will &C.
cur the election of officers and an address
by Mrs. Cunningham on work in China.
Mrs. ID. 3. Wells will pay a tribute to Mrs.
John G. WiShard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CONVICTION, Ind. Oct. N.-Albert Mar
latt. sixty-two years old. for many years
the leading miller and grain dealer OF Cow
ington, died last night Of tetanus. Death
was caused by an injury which Mr.. Mar
latt sustained to one of his hands in a corn
shelter about three weeks ago. The funeral
will be conducted Sunday and will be at
and Odd Fellows of this section. Mr.. Mar
latt was native of Ohio. He leaves a
widow and three children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Entertained a Terre Haute Man.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE,I Ind, Oct. H-The
Cooking Club composed of a number of
young society women of this city, enter
tanned last evening at the home OF Mrs.
Charlotte Foster in honor of Mr.. Edward
Rrinkworth of Terre Haute. The affair
was a delightful social event. A large num-
Der of guests were present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Arbor Day Mt Richmond.
the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the 1ndianapoIis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, Oct. q. Arbor day
was we'll observed in this city. The chief
observance was at Earlham College, where
large number of trees and shrubs were set
out. The total number was about two hun
dred. From S:45 TO 10 o'clock this morn
ing arbor-day exercises were held in the
chapel and from 100 to 4:3O this afternoon
the planting took place. Twelve different
schools also observed the day, as well as the
township schools A number OF trees were
also planted in the new South Park.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Violation Of Burial Permit Law.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PERU. Ind, Oct. 27.-Coroner Yarling has
taken up the body of Mrs. Fannie Yoder,
near Waupecong, and will hold an inquest.
reporting then to the state authorities, ac-
cording to the new state law. The burial
was without the required permit, under the
new statute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Junk Dealer Under Arrest.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind, Oct. 27.-Moses Siber-
stein, junk dealer Of Richmond, is under
arrest and held in $500 bonds on a charge Of
receiving stolen goods. 1t is alleged that 700
pounds of new copper wire belonging TO the
Central Union Telephone Company were
bought at Silberstein's junk shop and
shipped to Toledo, o., rags. The wire
was recovered at Toledo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, Oct. 2.-Mrs. Rosanna
Grayson, aged seventy-five, died at her
home here this afternoon. She was the
widow of Alfred Grayson, who died few
months ago. leaving estate of $4,000 to
his widow during her life and after her
death to go to the Methodist Church of
this city, of which he was member. Mrs.
Grayson had the one-third of the estate
set aside by the court after his death as
her portion of the estate in order that her
heirs might obtain it's benefits. The bal
ance, about $4,000, will now go to the
Methodist Church of Bedford in accordance
with the terms Of Mr.. GraySonS will.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Soldiers Welcomed mt Union city.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
UNION CITY, Ind, Oct. &c. w. Waite,
John Arthur, Frank Kerr. Ed Evans, Dr.
Cellar, William Clear and Bernie Favorite
of Indianapolis; Ecrert Mcconnell, of An
derson; Edgar Murray of Albany; William
Woods, of Farmland, and Eugene Anderson
of Muncie. all returned soldiers from Cuba
and the Philippines, were the guests of citi-
zens of Union City last night at a reception
and dinner at which addresses were made
by the mayor and other officials and leading
business and professional men of the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Rich Farmer Badly Injured.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Oct. 27.-Belty Dragoo, a
rich farmer, residing near Cammack sta
ton, was fatally injured yesterday by the
log-carrier in his sawmill running over
him. He was assisting in handling a log
when the head sawyer backed the car on
him accidentally. One leg was broken in
two places and his internal injuries are Sc
we're. He is sixty years old and recently
married his second wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

DIR. i. VI. Vail, a Pioneer Resident and
Physician of Jay County.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, Oct. N.-Dr. 1. M. Vail,
for the past forty-five years active in every
plan for the advancement Of Jay countys
best interests, died at his home, in this
city, at 1880 o'clock this morning. DR.. Vail
has not been in active practice for the past
ten years, but was often called in difficult
cases or in consultation. He was born In
Darke county, Ohio, in 1881, and five years
later his family came overland to Jay coun-
ty. Mr. Vail underwent all the hardships
of pioneer life. Always being a close stu
dent, he pursued his studies whenever pos
sible, and attended the old Portland Acad-
envy. He then took up the study of medi-
cine, graduating from a Cincinnati institu-
ton in 1872. He was a member Of the Ma
Friends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Hanged and Shot Himself.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VERNON, Ind, Oct. N.-John Giddings.
of Bigger township, Jennings county, COM
mitted suicide last night by shooting and
hanging himself. He went to a neighbor-
ing schoolhouse, took the bell rope and tied
it to a limb of tree near by and after
encirclng his neck with a moose in the
other end of the rope, took a revolver and
shot himself through the temple. He was
found this morning by the mail carrier
hanging TO the limb. He was twenty-four
years old and was soon to be married
No cause is assigned for the deed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, Oct. 27.-It is an
nounced on good authority that the electric
line from Eaton, o., to this city positively
will be built next year. The line will be an
extension of the Dayton and Western Trac-
ton Company, which has a line from Eaton
to Dayton. The Cedar Springs Hotel, near
New Paris o., is to be reopened when the
electric line is built through. This was
formerly a popular resort. but of late has
he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
johnson Stands Little show.

1t is probable that no pardon win be
granted to John Johnson, who wrecked the
Logansport National Bank and who is now
confined I'm the Columbus penitentlary-
Judge Baker and District Attorney Wishard
have refused 10 indorae the application.
and without these recommendations the
pardon cannot be granted. Judge Baker
sentenced Johnson TO ten years impris0n-
ment in June 1897.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Masonic Monument Unveiled.
,nnial 10 the Indianannlis Journal

=
MADISON, Ind, Oct. 27.-Many Masons
from Madison and surrounding towns, fr-
Guiding a number from Kentucky, attended
the unwilling ceremonies to-day of the
monument in Springdale Cemetery to Alex
ander A. Meek, second grand master Of
Indiana Masonry. The services included re-
ligious and ritualistic exercises, music,
both instrumental and vocal. and adj
dress by Grand Master William Geak.
Grand Secretary William III. Smythe was
master of ceremonies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Oct. N.-Hunters fired
leaves yesterday in a wood belonging to
Stephen Kerr, living near town The wind
famed the flames into raging fire. which
spread through 100 acres of forest land,
running many trees and destroying 100 rods
OF fence 1t is said the loss amounts to
5000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Three-Cornered Cutting scrape

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND. Ind, Oct. Elm a cutting
ARRAY at Balbec. yesterday Lemuel Down.
ing received a dangerous knife wound In
the side. Downing and Walter Sibray met
Elmer Haines. who was out riding with a
young lady, the trio OF men having some
words. Haines took the young woman
home hostilities being renewed when he re-
turned. A three-cornered battle was fought,
Haines being cut on the head and Downing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

CLEVELAND. o., Oct. 27.-Madame Calve
was unable to appear in the engagement of
the metropolitan Opera Company here this
evening owing to bronchial trouble which
has developed into a mild form of pleurisy.
She will not be able to leave with the COM
pany for Kansas City, as her physician for
bids her leaving her room.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

In almost every city in the State of In
diana YOU can ask for Y. Il. 10c cigar and
find IL in stock. Dealers are sure TO keep
the goods that are in popular demand, and
q fayorite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
AN IRRUPTION OF GAS.
Well Diggers Hunted for Water, but
Found a Store of Fuel.

MUNCIE, Ind, Oct. 27.-Well diggers,
who were drilling well for water in town
lot belonging to Thomas Troxin to-day, ex-
ploded charge Of dynamite at the bottom
OF the hole, forty feet from the surface, and
opened vein of natural gas. The blazing
gas shot ten feet above the mouth of the
hole and the pressure is apparently steady.
In the gas wells throughout this community
gas is found only below 100 feet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Notes of the Stage.

Melville kellogg Is here ahead Of Emmet
and ellison. who are to appear at the Park
next Thursday.
The two performances to-day at the Park
will conclude the engagement there Of
Two Jolly Rovers.'' On Monday Geo. w.
Monroe will open three days engage
ment in Mrs. B. 'Shaughnessy."
The engagement of the Butterfly Bur-
lesquers at the Empire. quite successful
one. by the way, will end with to-day's two
performances. The High Rollers will
open Monday afternoon. with the Washburn
Sisters leading the burlesques- The chief
feature Of the olio will be series Of living
pictures. which are said to be of a high
order artistic ally.
The last matinee of Lady Windermere's
Fan" will be given at the Grand this aft
ernoon and its week will close tonight The
stock company has had crowded houses all
week. Beginning Monday nig' I, the COM
pany will present "A Wifes PERIL" a
comedy drama in four acts by Sardou Mr..
Sheldon Will make his first appearance here
this season Monday evening In this play.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

in the side. Sibray escaped injury. Haines
has been bound over to court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28

Woman Who Kidnapped Little Elva
Jackson. of wabash County.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT. Ind, Oct. 27.--Mrs. John
Sherrell of Abtica. Ind. was arrested here
last night on q charge Of abduction and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Madame Calye Ill.

Robson in Augustus Thomas's 1.-The Med
der" and is now leading lady in Mr.. Rob.
sons company.
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r. +. Springsteen * Co, popular-priced
tailors. 9 North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Indiana Dental College
Department OF Dentistry.
University of Indianapolis.

for all kinds of dental work.
The fees are TO cover the costs only.
Receives patients from a. m TO p. IN.
s. w. Cor. Delaware and Ohio Streets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28
Paint ManufaCture

Factory APO to sos South Pennsylvania Street.
SaIesroom 1O2 s. Meridian Street, Cor Maryland
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-10

washington. D. g., Nov i0.-Thc
November report OF the stutistlclnn uf
tha department ~ agriculture will give
$50 bushels ns the average Yield per
acre Of corn. according 90 the prclm-
mary returns of thO departments core
respondents. Tho preliminary estimate
iuft year was cas- bushels, that OF ls1,,
was g1.9 bushels and the mean OF the
preliminary estimates of tho last ten
ynars gi.u bushels The Indicated Yield
per acre 200 the principal corn States %
nH follows,
Pennsylvania. "a. Onto "a. Indiana.
or ILLINOIS is Iowa. %, Missouri, 2,t
Kansas. 20, and Nebraska, % bushels.
Abe preliminary estimates NJ the uva
grarr yIall nf buCkwheat iH la2 bushels
pur acre against i1.3 bushels last year
and gO4 bushels Boo 1897. The average
M New York and Pennsylvania, the two
States of principal reduction, are no
bushels and 20 bushels per acre respect
ively. The 0stIwAtrs average in conll-
don OF potutoes is 5s.t bushels per acre.
nH compared with li.2 bushels last yuIr.
GAO bushels lu 1885, ana 15,2 bushels
thr mean OF thr preliminary averages
% the last trn years.
The patimutpH nNrrArp Yield uf hoy lf
I.3s tons per acre un compared With
f.5s tons nat year ! ~ tons in 1897.
and 81 tons thU mean % tha urelim-
mary Averages Cor Che last ton years.
There o. "a decided decrease M the mte
Oh the yield throughout the eastern,
east central, southern, and Rocky