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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-15

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind. April lion Tues
day. May l next. a sheep shearing festival
will be held at Purdue University. on the
college farm, and under the auspices Of
the university. The purpose of this fes-
tival is to give exhibitions of shearing,
both with shears and shearing machines.
and sheep dipping. A professional hand
shearer will take part in the work and
give an exhibition, and several shearing
machines will be exhibited and operated.
Several breeds of sheep will also be shorn
during the day. Prizes Will be offered to
amateur shearers over twenty-one years
Of age. and also to boys under twenty
one years. Competition Is Invited. The
State Wool Growers Association. at its last
annual meeting. accepted an invitation to
be present at this festival. so a large at
tendance from a distance is anticipated.
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Hartford City Republicans.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, April 14.-The
Republican city convention held in the Cir
cult Court room last evening TO select five
councilmanic nominees was one of the
largest, most enthusiastic and harmonious
ever held here. Following is the ticket
selected: First ward, j. I. Kelly; Second,
Steven b. Borden; Third, John Dumont
and William N. Kemp; Fourth, Clark
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, April H~-Republicans of
the First and Fourth wards nominated
councilmen last night. which completes the
municipal ticket. The nominees are: First
ward. Macy A. Brouse and r. c.. Grifith:
Second. Benson SULLIVAN: Third. Henry G..
Davis: Fourth, Charles Nj. Bottorff; Fifth,
Leonard Il. Hodgin. Democratic nominees
for the same Offices are: William b. Smith,
George G.. Stidger. John b. Carter, H.. c.
Davis, Harry Draper and w. j. Webb
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Life Sentence for Murder.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PRINCETON. Ind, April 1I-William
Boyd was found guilty of murder in the
first degree and sentenced to imprisonment
for life by the jury in the Circuit Cour6
here tonight. The jury was in consulta-
tiOn for three hours. Several jurymen
voted for the death sentence. Boyd's con-
vicfion and punishment is for the murder
of Simon Skora, a jeweler. at Evansville,
last November. The defense will argue a
motion for a new trial next week.
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into the waltz. and this last avatar of the
old dance of the eleventh century seems to
be installed definitely and to have fixed the
fancy of the world. The waltz has always
had and always will have appreciation and
opposition, but it has triumphed over all,
and to-day its musical rhythm, so charm
ing and captivating. which Beethoven and
Chopin disdained not to immortalize. Is to
be heard on every side. The Invitation to
the Waltz" by Weber, magniicently or
chestrated by Berlioz, is celebrated. but.
of course, it must be remembered that
these waltZes were composed TO be listened
to rather than to be danced.
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Palmer Renominated for Judge.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MONTICELLO, Ind, April ~14.-Judge
Truman F. Palmer. of this city, was re-
nominated here to-day by the Republican
judicial convention of the Thirty-ninth dis
trict, composed of White and Carroll coun-
ties. There was no opposing candidate and
his reelection is regarded as practically
assured For prosecuting attorney, Ed
ward f. Pruitt, of Delphi, was nominated
by acclamation. having been selected by
the Carroll county delegates in caucus,
over three other aspirants from that
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SUIT TO RECOVER FEES.
Action Against Former officials by
Decatur commissioners

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG. Ind, April 1.-THE re-
port OF the experts who examined the De-
catur county records some months ago
showed that a number of former county
officers had drawn certain fees which. it is
said. were illegal. and the Board of Com
missioners ordered the county attorney to
refund to the county. This afternoon an
action was fled by the board against Will
liam ID. Daily for $500 and Hamlin Anderson
for 5000 to recover fees for experimenting
bridges while they were members of the
board. The defendants have employed
counsel and will stubborniy resist the col
lection.
The defendants are Republicans, while
the board is Democratic. and 1t is claimed
that these suits are prosecuted 10 make
political capital.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
Ind, April 14.-Niss Bessie
HUMPHREYS, who won third honors in the
state oratorical contest at Richmond last
night, returned home at 2:S0 this afternoon,
her arrival being made the occasion for
quite a demonstration on the part of Port
Inc citizens. Several hundred were at
the depot when the train pulled in, and
Miss HUMPHREYS was escorted to the strains
of band music to the opera house, where
n impromptu reception was held. the af-
iair consisting of short speeches by men,
bers of the city schools and music.
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Spesial to the Indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND. Ind, April IA raid has
been made at Geneva on establishments
where slot machines lave been operated,
and up to this time four persons have been
placed under arrest. They are Morgan,
Mont Manley and Jacob Wegmiller, saloon
keepers. and John Witschi. who has a
billiard hall.
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killed by an Electric Car.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind, April lA.-Hay
johnson. aged thirteen years. was killed
by a street-car on Broadway this morning
He was crossing the street on his bicycle
in front of the car and lost control of the
wheel. His body was terribly mangled.
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When n ssSigns Doesn't Work.
Vork Evening Post

> A German serene highness. one of those
potentates who make up I'm personal dig
nifty what they lack I'm territorial or poll
teal Importance. has earned the gratitude
of superstitious hostesses by Offering a
new Interpretation OF the old thirteen"
theory. When thirteen persons present
themselves unexpectedly at the dinner
table, everybody knows how difficult II Is
to change the number by either subtrac-
ton or addition IL is ungracious to eject
one OF the company, and almost impossible
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Covington City Picket.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CONVICTION, Ind. April 14-At the Re
publican city primaries held last night
the following councilmanic nominations
were made. First ward. Martin Clark:
Second, w. W. Layton; Third, Giving
Evans.
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CLAIRvOYANT.

.LAIRvOYANT-Call and see Mrs. Griswold and
be convinced there Is one person In the world
who knows every secret wish OF your heart. your
.very trouble. hope and anxiety. Gives full de-
tail to past. present and future life. 56 East
south street.
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED-One or two furnished rooms. with
board; young gentleman and wife: strictly
private family; North Side; references. Address
V 5, care Journal.
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OPTICIAN.

oPTICIAN-Dr. Emerson Druley, specialist in
optics. Eyes xamined, glasses furnished. Valu-
able booklet, The Eye and Its Care by mail
Office 229iz Massachusetts, ave. First square.
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FOR SALE-s2. GO. Lot North Delaware street.
Morton Place. between Twentieth and Twenty
first streets. Lots adjoining held az q. 100 Nat
urai gas and city water privileges Included:
asphalt street and sidewalk; paid Addrer z.
care Journal.
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NoTIcE-A public meeting will be held az the
Indianapolis Orphan Asylum. corner OF Col
Iege avenue and Thirteenth street, on Tuesday.
April "A. at 9:3o. to elect q board OF managers
for the institution MRS. @. A WELLS. re-
cording secretary.
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Murder and Suicide.

DANvILLE. Ill, April 14.-Jesse Oren-
dorf. of Indianola, In a fit of jealousy,
fatally shot his wife to-day and then killed
himself.
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TO LET-ROOMS.

TO LET-One unfurnished front room, ground
floor. to lady, with use of kitchen. 1876 Ruckle
street.
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WANTED-Agents wanted to sell the new pro-
cess window washer; water tank. sponge and
rubber dryer combined. KIEFER BROS, Cleve-
land. o.
WANTED-News agents on the railroads; good
money made; $40 cash security and reference
required. Call or address NATIONAL RAIL
WAY NEWS CO., Box 165, Upton, Ind.
W~ANTED-Agents wanted to sell Model Skirt
Supporter. Simple: no sewing, adjusted to
any skirt in a moment; sells at sight. Write
for particulars and agents terms.
GARMENT CO.. No. 1s1 East Superior street.
Chicago, Ill.
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Indiana strengthening Festival.

samples of the iron sent him and decided
for the company.
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WANTED-SALESMEN.

WANTED-Traveling salesman for line calen-
dars and advertising specialties: must have
experience and frst-class references; $500 salary
to right man. KERN COMPANY. Advertising
Dept, Chicago.
Misunderstanding salesman wanted by es-
tablished house. No technical knowledge nee
essary. but simply all around hustler OF good
appearance and address. First-class line: spe-
c;al contract: entire time required; references.
Box 393, Detroit, Mich.
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STORAGE.

SToRAGE-INDP'LS WAREHOUSE Co.
w. +. Kurtz, Pres. II. A. Grassland. Mgr.
New 5l7-523 s. Penn. Phone 1343.
We STORE. PACK and HAUL.
STORAGE-The Union Transfer and Storage
Company. corner East Ohio street and Bee
line tracks; only frst-class storage solicited.
GRATING n Or
GOODS A SPECIALITY.
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WANTED-Horse. phaeton and harness. Mus
be a bargain; good condition. Address E i
care Journal.
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Episcopal.
CHRIST CHURCH-A. J. Graham, rector.
EASTER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of chill
dren. 4 p. m.
CASTE celebration, Z a. m. at
Christ Church. At. ST. Georges. 8 a. m. AZ
1890 at Christ Church. full service. with holy
communion: 4 p. m, children from Trinity. St
Georges and Christ Church join m union Easter
service: 100 2. m. service. with special musical
programme.
Spfritualfsm.
The FIRST
Alabama and New York streets. Sunday serv-
ices at 10:45 a. m. c. L. Ainsworth lectures and
gives delineations. Evening service at 1:45
O'Clock. Lecture by r. p. GrueileL Subject.
The New Resurrection; Life in Death. Death
UIery. cornet solo, II Envy the Bird" by
W. @. Mitchell. Mrs. Josephine ,Ropp gives
tests. Ladies' Aid social next Thursday after
noon. All welcome.
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TO LET.

TO LET-May 1 very choice apartment in the
Holloway, No. 225 East Michigan street
well ventilated rooms: delightful loca
ton: every convenience; furnished. Rent. $45
THE CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY, No. Isl
East Market street.
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WANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-MALE HELP.
WANTED-Government Positions-Where they
are, how obtained, salaries paid: particulars
free; write for Circular lis. NATIONAL COR
RESPONDENCE INSTITUTE, Washington,
d. c.
wANTED-reliable man In every town to rep
resent an old-established manufacturing COM
pany with capital OF $500, 900; $500 per year and
expenses Guaranteed: no experience necessary.
Address OPPORTUNITY, Postofice Box 1I73.
Philadelphia. Pa.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. frernen. machinists and
electricians, send 10 cents for new 40-page
pamphlet, containing list OF questions asked by
Examining Board OF Engineers. GEORGE A.
ELI.ER Bookseller, St. Louis, Mo. Mention
Indianapolis Journal.
wANTED-Government Positions-Dop't pre-
pare for any civil service or census examina-
tion without seeing our catalogue of informa-
ton; sent free. COLUMBIAN CORRESPOND
ENCE Washington. D. G.
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RExFORD-Funeral of Edwin +. Re1ford viii
take place at his late residence. 1923 North
Illinois street. Sunday. April Is. at 2 p. m
Friends invited. Burial private.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. letter press at ll0-ll2
West Georgia street.
WANTED-Cash paid for forfeited life policies
issued since 1876. on which payments ceased
before death of insured. Send particulars.
SPECTATOR, Box los. indianapolis.
WANTED-Twenty-hve ladies' and gentlemen.
singers and dancers. for the season.; good. re-
liable engagements secured. Tickets advanced
to Join. Amateurs wishing to learn. call PROF.
RAYNO, go w. Ohio. Open day and evenings.
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T. A. MORRIS. President.
NJ. A. ORR Secretary.
state Of Indiana. County OF Marion. IS.
Before me. Frank c. Jordan. a notary public
in and for said county. this nth day OF April.
1900. came 7. A. Morris. president. and NJ. A.
Morris. secretary OF the indianapolis Water
Company. and under oath declared the above
statement to be correct and true, according to
their belief and knowledge.
FRANK g ID Notary Public.
Nv commission expires Feb. 4. l902.
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A line of children's Suits in imported chew
lot and pure worsted, in stripes and
checks, with fancy silk vests of the ia
nous Crescent make. well worth from
$500 to $3.50, our
And some very exclusive patterns, fash
ionable stripes, with either double or
single-breasted vests. finely tailored and
of stylish cut. worth from $500 to SIS 90.
our price and
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wANTED-FEMALE HELP.


wanted in every town in the
United States to sell the Model Skirt. the
latest up-to-date petticoat. Write for terms and
illustrated catalogue. MODEL CO.,
No. 161 East Superior street. Chicago. Ill.
ENERGETIC L~ADIES-Ideal employment in
your locality; easier than teaching. sewing or
clerking; no technical knowledge required: per-
manent position; $500 per year and expenses
guaranteed. INTEGRITY. Box 1913. Phila.
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FOR sAI.E-Ten R.LP.A.N.s for s cents az
Druggists: one gives relief
FOR SALE-House on Broadway at a bareain:
SSoo cash. balance SIS per month. Address
c Is. care Journal.
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FOR SALE few pieces Of choice antique FUR
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

wilson S Academy of Dancing and De-
pertinent viii open the sth of next
month For ladies and gentlemen
Monday and Thursday evenings, misses
and masters Thursdays, from 4.30 to g;
masters and misses, beginners, Satur-
days, from 4s0 to 600; The rates OF tu-
iti0n viii be found printed elsewhere.
This old and standard academy keeps up
its former reputation of being one OF the
very best in the whole country. The in
struotion is conducted along common
sense lines, and the patrons now and in
times past have never had a word Of
comnlefnt
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

When the w. Il. KiIbOrn Company
offers reduced prices on the high quality
rugs they han lie, there is no question
Of doubt as to the genuineness of the bar
gain. Beginning today, and continuing
this week, they win sell special in
voice of rare Persians and other fine
qualities at about one-han the usual
prices, and when the fact is considered
that their usual prices are actually the
lowest in New England, the full mean
ing Of this extraordinary sale is apparent.
Every purchaser win get a desirable
rug at an exceptionally low figure.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

Tfme-2 30 1-9, 2 % II, 81 n . o9'
The fair will continue today with an
attractive programme.
Tn the forenoon there will be pulling
matches between oxen and men, ana re-
tween horses and men. The trottlng VIII
be for the q 81 and 2 "a Glasses.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
OBITUARY.

Aaron Clark weu known citizen OF
Buxton and famous as a Prohibition
leader, died at his home in that place
Monday.
Aaron Clark was born in the town of
Dayton, Maine, April 8, 1923. Having
acquired good common school education
during his boyhood days, he engaged in
teaching during the winters OF 1S45 and
1876 On June 81, 1876, he was married
70 Susan Davis of Hollis. For the next
twenty years he was Interested in the
production OF woolen goods, either as
manufacturer or agent. Mr.. Clark was
originally a Whig, and then a Republi-
can, but about the year 1882 he began to
vote the Prohibition ticket. During a
few years residence IN New Hampshire
be was elected to the legislature on the
Prohibition issue. In the Maine cam.
paign OF 1886 ne was the Prohibition nom.
inee for governor For many years hs
was an active Good Templar and hello
Offices OF responsibility IN the organiza-
ton. He has owned farm in BuxtoT
for many years and was a member of th'
Grange. lie furnished from time to time
number Of communications for th
press OF the State. Mr.. Clark has beer
9 savings bank director and in religion
was associated with the Congregations
church.
Mr.. Clark was highly respected by al
VINO knew MIN, man who always too
a deep interest IN everything that per
tained 10 the morai welfare Of the com
munity. His widow, VINO survives him
has the sympathy of all her friends.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
/ FURNIsHED TOWN WITH WOOD.

Vassalboro, September 25.-A. c. Bid
we'll OF Portland, who owns nearly 1000
cords Of hard wood that SsR been cut in
this town, and who is contracting for 1000
cords to be cut during the coming win
ter, has been In town for several days
making a few calculations. Mr. Bidweu
Is of the opinion that he has lost nearly
nity cords OF wood from the piles along
the country roads during the past sum-
mer. The wood for the most part is piled
along the road and some distance from
any habltation, thus making 1T easy for
people SO disposed to help themselves
Without much fear of being detected.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
What Shall We Have for Dessert /?

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it today Try Jell-o.
a delicous and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a pack
age at your grocers today, 10 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
TESTIMONIAL roJUDGEHAsKELL no

marked testimonial of esteem and
respect Tor the memory OF the late Judge
Haskell was a largely attended meeting
Of the Cumberland Bar Association,
which was held at the Attorneys room
IN the City Building, yesterday after
noon at o'clock. The meeting was called
to order by President CIeaves.
A committee was appointed to prepare
resolutions on the death Of the late
Justice, and these resolutions will be pre-
sented and appropriate memorial exer-
cises held at the session OF the Law Court.
The members of the Bar viii meet at
the Court Room this afternoon at 30
o clock, and VIII attend the funeral in
hodv
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
PUBLIC MISSIONARY MEETING,

u BLU N1lDO1ONL ALL MILL In ~,
The regular meeting of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Chest
nut street church was held yesterday at
the home OF Mrs. Luther freeman, 4SS
Cum berIand street. Arrangements were
discussed for the public meeting which is
TO be held in the Chestnut street church
on the afternoon and evening of October
9. There will be present as special guests
at this meeting Soobonagan Ammel, who
is a.wealthy Hindoo woman who has re-
Gently been converted, and Miss Grace
Stevens who has also been converted, and
who is now in the missionary fields. A
committee, consisting of Mrs. 4. H.
Hazelton, Mrs II IL. Turner and Mrs,
George Davis, was appointed to make
arrangements for this meeting.
Papers of an interesting nature were
read. Mrs. Charles II. Baker read on
ssThe Present Crisis In China Miss
Mary f. Dodge read on ''The Method OF
Conducting Missionary Meetings" Mrs
Tennant read an article on missionary
experiences.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
OCTOBER WEATHER.
uhat 1t Has Been in the Last Twenty-eight
Years.

The following data covering a period
of 2s years have been complied
from tho Weather Bureau records at
Portland, and furnished by the courtesy
If Mr.. E. p. Jones. They show the
record of the month of October for
& years: an,,n,,p r,,nu
Mean or normal temperature, ..............47o
fhe warmest mouth was that OF 1879,
safh an average OF ........ ........ 65o
The codest month was that OF 1888,
with an average OF. ....... ........ ....... 43o
The highest temperature was oi' on 10th
TIE lowest temperature was 2oo on oath
average vera daio on which nrst 'lIilling' rosr
oceurled IA autumn October 10th.
PRECIPITATION rain anu melted snow.
Average for the month, for % years.
Average number OF days with .Ol Of an
inch or more, t...s ....... 0
Tie greatest monthly precipltation was in
is% Qnehes) :.:........ ...........-..... TAI
The least monthly precipitation was in -
1901 unchesl, ..... --+--.-..-..... .46
Tie greatest amount of precipitation re-
corded IN any - consecutive hours was
rhe greatest amount of snowfall recorded
N any a consecutive hours (recOrd ex-
lending to winter or 1sS4-s5 only) was
trace inches on 10th, 64 and 1886.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
average number OF clear days. ........
Average number OF partly cloudy days, ..... II
Average number Of cloudy days, .-..........1l
WIND.
Che prevailing winds have been from the
The 1s highest velocity OF the wind was
i6 miles from the east on 3itn, 1875
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
FRENCH and GERMAN.

Miss Fannie R. Waterman will be pleased to
meet at No 235 Brackett St, any desiring In
struction in French and German. Miss Water,
man is teacher OF experience, has STUDIED
years at LeipSic University and speaks these
laBgua ges fiuently. sepG6dlWW
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26
| ARDINIERES.

A house that looks to the
whole State for its patronage
must have stock in comparison
to the expected demands upon it.
You would, naturally enough,
come here for Jardinieres.
We are after those who are not
acquainted with the fact that we
are Headquarters for
these goods This Fall
finds us with an unusually large
and varied stock, many patterns
being exclusive with US,
as we have the sole agency for
them in Maine, Being whole
salers as well as retailers, Our
Prices are nearer the makers
than you have any idea OF. No
matter what size or shape you
desire, it's here.
We also carry all
sizes OF Flower Pots.
Earth for Potting Plants, 500
bushel.