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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
PLACED UNDER ARREST.
Two Women and N Man Charged with
soliciting Charity Funds.

After being released Thursday night be-
cause the investigations of the police
showed no charge against them. John w.
Stokes. Edith Farr Stokes and Miss Anna
Lyons. all of 252S North Alabama street,
We're arrested yesterday morning on
charges of obtaining money by false pre-
lenses. The women had been accused by
Secretary Grout, of the Associated Chart
ties. of fraudulently soliciting funds, repre-
senting themselves. without authority, as
agents of various charitable institutions.
When examined at police headquarters a
signed contract with Mrs. Andrews, of the
Seventh Presbyterian Church. was shown
as authority for the collections claimed by
them to have been made, and they were
released. The arrests yesterday morning
were made upon additional evidence tend
ing to show that the women had solicited
money for other than the Seventh Presby-
terrain Church benefit concert. 1t is now
claimed by the detectives that the name of
the organization most likely to be looked
upon with favor by prospective donors was
used by the promoters. The concert pro-
gramme was for the Ladies' Aid Society,"
but the name of the church or society to
which ii was attached was not given on
the printed programme used in the solicit
ing of funds.
j. w. Stokes, who claimed Thursday
night to make the promoting of such en-
tertainments a regular business. when
asked by the detectives about the sub
scriptions for the fresh air fund, the
Lutheran Church and the Roberts Park
Church. said there were a number of other
women about the city soliciting funds, but
he knew nothing of their business
All of the persons We're released on bond
for their appearance in court this MORN
ing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
WITH JOKE ON HIS LIPS
CHARLES HEsTON. A COTTON MILL
EMPLOyE, MET DEATH.
A Heavy Bale of Cloth Fell on Him
and He Died Almost Instantly
Leaves a Family.

With no thought OF death or personal IN
jury. Charles Heston, a laborer employed
at the Brewer & Love Bros mills on West
Washington street, loading cars With bales
of bleached cottons, yesterday afternoon.
joked about his small stature, which would
permit his sitting on the floor and pushing
the bales 10 place with his feet
Fifteen minutes later Heston was dead
as the result of his ability 10 sit on the
car floor and push the bales into place.
The back of his head was crushed by a
bale of cloth weighing S6l pounds, which
toppled over and fell upon him. The front
of his head WAS crushed and an ugly cash
torn in it by contact with the floor. He
died almost instantly. No one seemed 10
know just how the bale happened TO fall.
but it was thought it had not been pushed
clear back into place, and Heston, i'm order
to get more leverage, grabbed hold OF the
covering, while pushing the one under
meath with his feet.
Heston was about forty-five years of age
and lived with his wife and one child at
3l9 East South street. He had been en-
ployed about the cotton mills for some
months. The body was removed in the
City Dispensary ambulance TO the morgue.
where it was viewed by the coroner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

The third regatta of the indianapolis
Aquatic Club, to be given at Broad Ripple
Park to-day. will begin promptly at !
o'clock this afternoon. The races have been
so arranged that spectators will be able TO
see both start and finish. After the races
the club will give a dance in the park
pavilion. j. ID. Sullivan will act as official
handicapped and the judges will be selected
from representatives of the various news
papers of the city. Following is the pro-
gramme:
One-fOurth mile single canoe race, handi-
cap; one-half mile shell race. handicap; 200
yard single canoe race, handicap; 3o0-yard
free-for-all boat race; 100-yard upset canoe
race: 100-yard swimming race. handicap;
one-fourth mile swimming race, handicap,
long dive from second deck of boat; high
dive from top deck. three trials each, for
points.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
HOW TAMMANY FEELS.
One Of the BRAVES" at French Lick
Tells the story.

"a prominent Fort Wayne lawyer recent
ly had an interesting interview with
Tammany brave down at French Lick
Springs" said Charles r. Lane at the Co
lumbia Club last night. There were sew
eral of the Tammanyites at the springs
soaking out the whisky they absorbed at
Kansas City. The lawyer, when at home.
is quite active in politics. but during his
stay at French Lick decided TO abstain
from getting into arguments or discussions
of any kind relating to politics. According
ly, when one Of the Tammanyites addressed
him under the mistaken belief that he was
a Democrat-owing, perhaps, TO the unfor-
tunate reputation of Fort Wayne-the law
yer concluded to let 1T go at that and
asked the brave how New York Is going
this fall. We have no idea that can
carry New York for Bryan this year, said
the New Yorker. but Tammany staid in
line because 1T desired to be with the or
ganization. My private opinion is that Mr.
Bryan will be defeated. and by so large "A
majority as to wipe him off the slate for
ever. This, in fact, seemed 10 be the cher
ished hope OF the speaker. who thereupon
turned to the Fort Wayne attorney and
asked him how Indiana will probably cast
her vote in November. The latter replied
that, while the State is supposed to be
something of a Democratic State, he was
not able TO detect that the i'll will of the
Gold Democrats is any less towards Bryan
now than il was four years ago. and that
he himself did not have much idea that
Indiana could be carried for Bryan. The
Tammany man then turned TO the Fort
Wayne man and said: We'll, If Indiana is
not going Democratic it is ''all OFF," the
Zig is up. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
CAR STRUCK A BUGGY


In a collision with North Indianapolis
Car No. 551 about II :15 o'clock last night at
the intersection of Illinois and Market
streets. Martin Dugan and William Gore.
living at White Lick, near Brownsburg.
Ind, were violently hurled from their
buggy to the ground. both men alighting
upon their heads near the curb in front of
Heims's drug store.
The men were driving east on Market
street and intended to turn north on Illinois
when they reached the crossing. By
ISLANDERS said that the car was running at
a very rapid rate, but it was also said that
the men acted in a careless manner, APP
parently making no effort to stop their
horse. The men were conveyed to the drug
store, where medical aid was given them by
DIR. Erdman. who FASTENED TO the spot from
the Bates House Immediately after the ac-
Cident. The ambulance was also called.
but the injured men recovered sufficiently
to walk away with the assistance or TWO
patrolmen. Gore remained unconscious for
ten minutes and when he opened his eyes,
under vigorous tanning, showed that ne
caused by the severe blow he had received
ever his right eye. Some fear that ne
might have sustain d internal injuries was
expressed but this could not be ascer-
tanned definitely last night.
Dugan, the other occupant OF the vehicle,
seemed to have sustained greater injuries
than those of his friend, judging by the
amount of blood which flowed from wounds
on the back of his head and just over his
left eye. He did not, however, Jose con-
sciousness, although acting as If dazed.
When asked how the accident occurred, ne
turned TO Gore and said: How did 1t hap
pen, Bill?" Afterwards he suggested that
If the reporter would accompany him to the
street, where he could get view of the
surroundings. he might give some informa-
sion along the desired line. Upon reaching
the sidewalk, however. neither of the men
seemed able to tell any more about the at
fair than while talking within the store.
The horse attached to the buggy made
its escape from the scene. dashing at
breakneck speed towards the monument.
where it narrowly escaped collision with
one of the drinking fountains, but swerved
TO one side i'm time and continued it's career
north on Meridian street. The owners said
that in all probability it would bring up
safely at the farm. The buggy was a COM
plete wreck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
ONLY ONE CONTEST,
Which Indicates Lack of Interest in
Democratic Primaries.

The fact that set of Democratic pri-
maries are held i'm this city with but one
contest, indicates that there was either
a lack of enthusiasm or that the meet
ings were poorly attended. The primaries
held in this city and township last night
to select delegates for the township con-
vention to-day developed but one contest.
This was in the ninth precinct of the First
ward.
The convention will be held this after
noon in Masonic Hail.
For township trustee there were two
candidates-T- j. Garrard and Samuel n.
Gold. The latter formerly held this Of
flee. There are seven candidates for town
ship assessor. They are John Kervan,
Joseph NJ. Dugan. John +. Barrett, Edward
Siersdorfer, Thomas Bcunss, David Leath-
ers. Henry Themes and Dennis Donavan.
There are two constables to nominate
and there are several candidates. James
Wilson, ex-patrolman; Harry Barrett, Carl
Black and James O'Day are candidates.
For the township advisory board the names
of John &. Shoemaker, Joseph Wagner and
Jeremiah Costello are mentioned.
Following are the convention committees:
Observation-Disclosures Korbly, Timothy Har-
rington, Charles Froschaur, John J. Ma
honey and Edward Raub. Organization
William G.. Allen. Jacob Hilkene and Rob-
ert r.. Springsteen. Resolutions-Albert
Sahm, Andrew Steffen and j. NJ. Lail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
OFFICERS AND HEADQUARTERS
Selected by the Metal workers In
ternationaI Union.

The metal workers exerted every effort
yesterday and completed the international
organization and elected officers. selected a
location for the national headquarters and
adjourned before night. The officers are.
President. Charles Mccarthy. of Cincin-
rati: first vice president. Otto Nowack. of
Chicago: second vice president Frederick
Marker, OF Detroit: third vice president.
Charles Smolar, OF Chicago: secretary
treasurer. G. o. Sherman, OF Chicago Chi
csgo was chosen for the international
fssdquarters and offices will be opened at
once.
Indianapolis received favorable consider
alton at the beginning of the discussion
but IL was finally decided IL would be bet
ter 10 start I'm A city where there Is a
strong local union and where the officers
CT be- on the field. All OF the members are
still looking with favor upon Indianap polls.
they say. and after the orginza ton Is fairly
on the road they say their eyes will again
be- turned this way. The matter OF "A local
union for this city has been dropped. no
voluntary interest being manifested, and
the leaders have decided that they will turn
their attention TO getting unions now
operating under charters from the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor I'm the interns
tionai organization instead or looking after
more new ones.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
MEETING AT THE MONUMENT.
Considerable Opposition tn Holding N
Political Gathering There.

1t seems that when the question of occu-
plying the monument grounds for the Bryan
meeting was considered by the regents it
was with view of having the afternoon
overflow meeting there, while the formal
ceremonies were to take place in Tomlinson
Hall. When it was decided TO have the
ceremonies in Military Park it was believed
that the holding of meeting about the
monument would be abandoned.
Later the local managers have given out
that they propose 10 hold an evening meet
ing, the speaking to take place from the
steps. 1t can be said that there is very
general opposition TO holding any political
meetings about the monument, in order
that its beauty may be preserved and that
a great historic monument shall not be
made the center of political meetings. The
regents will meet here the day before the
Bryan meeting, when ii is expected that
they will take action relative to the propo-
sition TO hold an evening meeting with
speaking from the steps. Mayor Taggart
has agreed to resod the grass plats if in
jured at his own expense. But, in that
event, one of the few green spots that
many people see, will be spoiled for the
season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
BEFORE THE IRON LEAGUE
SPEECHES MADE AT THE INDIANA
AVENUE HEADQUARTERS.
IL VIII Prove n Strong Organizations
PoorIy-Attended Primaries
Political Gossip.

The Iron League, which has headquar-
ters on Indiana avenue just beyond the
canal. held rousing meeting last night
and listened to some stirring addresses.
The Iron League is the new colored organ
ization which, 1t is expected, will be
power In Marion county politics this cam
paign. William Abstome presided as the
chairman last night. Among those who
spoke were Leopold Levy. candidate for
treasurer of state; Charles A. Bookwalter.
Amos p. Hynes. James Shelton. Charles
Stepp and William ii. Jackson.
member of the league said last night
that before election day arrives the ma
jority of the $500 or 800 colored voters
in the county will have their names en-
rolled on the books of the league. The
initiation fee is % cents and the dues are
10 cents month. The leagues clubhouse
is commodious structure and is being
fitted out with up-to-date furnishings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
Bronze Work ON the Way.

The Board of Regents of the Soldiers
and Sailors Monument has received word
that the bronze candelabra and bronze buff
falo heads, made by Bruno Schmitz, at
Berlin, Germany. have been completed and
are now on their way to this city. There
are twelve of the bronze buffalo heads,
three of which will be placed at each of the
four drinking fountains. The candelabra.
eighty feet i'm height, will be placed by the
side of the entrances of the monument.
The members of the board believe that the
monument will be completed some time this
fall. but in any event before the first of the
year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

The reception committee for the Bryan
and Stevenson notification exercises will
have another meeting on Monday night TO
make the final arrangements for receiving
the presidential candidates and those who
will accompany them 10 the city on Tues
day evening next. The committee will
meet the special train either at Lebanon
OF Lafayette. The Jackson Club of the lat
ter city has invited the committee TO come
there and be its guests during Tuesday aft
ernonn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

Some time ago a proposition was made
through the real-estate firm of c. w.
Bridges to the effect that if Bryan is
elected 2i0-acre farm will be sold for
5000. In the event of McIxinley's election
the farm is TO cost nothing. The offer has
been accepted by Alex. 5. Rosenthal, of
333 Grand street, New York city. Mr.
Rosenthal sent the following telegram: II
accept your farm offer and am willing to
stake more Mckinley's election Mr.
Rosenthal will be expected to deposit s.. 600
in Fletcher's Bank. where the deed and alb
stracts will be left pending the result of the
election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
Nancy and Smiley Sentenced.

Thomas Nancy, who was arrested Sun
day last for picking the pocket of Mrs.
Gesler, of Cincinnati. on outgoing Big
Four excursion train. was tried in Police
Court yesterday morning. He was fined
$500 and costs and given workhouse SEN
tence of $50 days.
Maney's pal. Edward Smiley. who was
arrested at the same time and charged with
lettering. was fined 800 and costs He went
to the workhouse i'm default of payment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

Early yesterday morning Chrish Hansing
found two men in box car at jefferson
avenue and Norwood street. They reluc-
family followed his orders to get out of the
car and as they started to run down the
tracks one of them snapped revolver at
Hansing, but 1t was not discharged
Whether or not ii was loaded Hansing did
not know. Hansing returned to the car and
found in il small can of powder. The
men got away before he could secure a
good description of them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
Chairman Hanna Cannot Come.

Chairman Hanna. OF the Republican ma
Hernly, of the state committee. that he
will not be able 10 come into Indiana dur
ing this campaign. Chairman Hernly wrote
10 Senator Hanna some time ago inviting
him to visit Indiana after the campaign is
well on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

No responses have yet been received by
the Treasury Department from the gentle
men selected 10 act as judges I'm the COM
petition for the design for the Indianapolis
public building. Until the judges have ac-
cepted their appointments the names of
the competing architects will not be ma de
known. The responses from the gentlemen
selected as judges are not looked for before
next Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
Funeral of JuIiu. r. Pratt.

THE funeral of Julius F. Pratt. who died
in Ireland three weeks ago. was held yes
terday afternoon from the family residence
800 North Pennsylvania street. The burial
~as 81 ,hs SERVICES ire ns,insarers
were A A. Barnes, John n. Holiday, John
r. Frenzel, W. r. Moore. Bement Lyman,
II II. Hanna. Nathan Morris and Addison
Bybee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
SeatOn, the Halter,

BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Acton Park Assembly and Campmeet-
ing July 25th to Aug. 18th, 1900.
Special and regular trains run as follows
from and to Indianapolis:
Week Day Trains
Leave Indianapolis-7:l5 a. M; 1880 a.
M; $50 p. m.
Returning, Leave Acton Park-S:35 a. m.
1913 a. m; sos p. m; HIS p. m.
Sunday Trains
Leave Indianapolis a. m; 1:30 p. m.
p. m.
Returning, Leave Acton Park-12:15 noon;
p. m; IL p. m.
H. NJ BRONSON, A. G. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

The Indianapolis Fire Insurance. Com
has succeeded in obtaining over $4,000 In
premiums. and the Losses have been less
than 900 This II very Satisfactory
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

teenth ward held an enthusiastic meeting
At ss4 South Meridian street last night. that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
BIG -FOUR AND 4. a. %. ROUTE.
Scashore Excursion,
Thursday, Aug. 10th.
sI5.OO-FOR THE ROUND TRIP-sf5.oO

From Indianapolis and corresponding rates
from all points TO
ATLANTIC CITY. CAPE MAY,
and eight other seaside resorts.
Tickets good returning twelve days.
Through sleepers and coaches on trains
leaving indianapolis 7:45 a. m. and $40
D. m.
Remember the day. Thursday, Aug Is.
For particulars call at Big Four Office or
address, III. NJ. BRONSON, A. g. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

was attended by eighty-five active Repub-
licans of that ward. Another meeting will
be held Aug. II.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

ually. a few days afterwards he sent us
q check for 5000 token of his good Will
towards the hospital"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
Cincinnati Excursion Via Big Four
Route, sunday, Aug. 5th, S1.25
Round Trip.

Special express excursion trains, making
no stops in either direction. leave Indian
apoiis s:30 a. m; leave Cincinnati u. m
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04
HAVE YOU
MADE
YOUR WILL?
Had Not
Thought OF IL!

Well. II is time that YOU did. Every pru-
cent man does: IL saves his family trouble.
Attend to IL now.
Wills receipted for and kept without
Charge. and registry made OF their de-
post.
This company will act as executor and
trustee. and will attend To the execution
OF special trusts.
When this company Is named as execu-
tor, wills are made free Of charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana General offices. 90 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

S.- Pianos. slss. At wulschnsr's
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-04

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustiess Oats.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-10

1tO games. each club playing twenty
with each OF It's opponents The sea-
son VIII open on April 10Th. John b.
Day was elected supervisor Of umplres
and players az a salary Of $500,
Instead Of leaving the selection Of the
umpres 20 President Young, the meet
Ing elected the stan for the year as fol-
lows: Robert Emsle, c. Edward
Swartwood Thomas p. Connolly, Henry
O'Day and Tim Hurst. The double
umpire system has been done away
with and for the coming season there
viii be but one master Of the field"
The report OF the circuit committee
was unanimously adopted. This Is a
lengthy affair. and specifies the manner
Of payment for the four franchises
bought by the league. by the terms OF
the report Washington sells rs entire
plant to the league for $50, 0o0. The Bal
timore club viii receive $4,000 for its
franchise, but remains In control Of It's
players. For the Cleveland property
the Robinsons will receive $4,000 OF
this amount $4,000 is for the franchise.
The league assumes possession OF the
plant OF the club and rs grounds. for
which It agrees to pay the club $4,000
within three years. Louisville VIII re-
celve $4,000 Tor It's franchise
At the conclusion OF the meeting
President Young announced that Mer-
GER the Washington pitcher, had been
turned over TO New York. Bowerman,
the Pittsburg catcher. was also turned
over TO New York. Mccain. the
Louisville fret baseman, goes TO 81.
Louis, and Cunningham, a Louisville
pitcher, goes 10 Chicago
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-10
SURPRISED THE SERGEANT.
Supposed Mute Forgets Himself and
Talks-Walsh's Trick.

A few days ago fellow named VIII
liam Welsh shufiled into police head
quarters and proceeded to give the
genius loci a pantomlme exhibition. the
meaning Of which was that Walsh was
deaf and dumb. He then made Il known
TO the desk suergeant that he had
brother in "jail" and would be glad 10
have the privilege OF weeping on his
neck. It was denied him. Walsh made
a motion 10 signify that he would per-
form surgical operation with razor
across his (Walsh's) throat, and fed.
Last night officer Emil Johnson ar
rested Walsh for being alive, but more
specifically for vagrancy. and hustled
him over TO the bug hatchery. Sergeant
Smith thought he had gazed on Walsh's
classic 'phiz" before and wrote on a
slip OF paper: is your name Walsh?"
"Yeslrsel II Is. Me names William
Walshl" blandly replied the mute" In
a voice 50 loud that II caused the win
dows 20 rattle. After recovering from
the shock, the sergeant booked Walsh
for vagrancy and locked him up.