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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Attempt to Scare Americans.

LONDON. Dec. 1.-The Times. referring
TO President McKinley's illusions to the
Nicaragua canal, says: 1T is a fascinating
scheme. but We have some doubt as to
whether the canal would be commercially
worth cutting. The analogy with the Suez
canal is very imperfect. The Isthmus of
Suez lies along one of the greatest trade
routes and joins great trading communi-
ties. 1t has no railway rivals. Nicaragua
lacks all of these advantages. 1t is rather
sad to think that such a striking correc-
ton of nature may fail to pay it's way;
but the objections are serious and they
have not yet received all the attention
they merit"
Great Britain cannot but view with
satisfac tion the cutting of the Nicaragua
canal" says the Morning Post, provided
Ii Is free to all nations at equal rates in
time of peace and is treated as part of the
open sea during war. This is the mini
mum of the British demand. We trust
that our ~neighbors will see that it is just
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Dec. 4.-The Wabash
River Traction Company, composed of
Eastern capitalists, chiefly of New Haven.
Conn.,, projecting the interurban electric
line between Wabash and Peru, has bought
of ID. f. Barnett, of Rich Valley, 12.37
acres of land lying along the north bank of
the Wabash river five miles west of Wa
bash for park purposes. The strip is 500
feet in width and extends LOO feet along
the river. 1t is heavily timbered and is an
ideal place for a park. The price of the
land was 81. 237 and the amount was paid in
cash. This leaves no doubt of the determi-
nation of the promoters to hurry the COM
pletfon of the fourteen miles of line be-
tween Wabash and Peru. Surveys are all
completed. and tie and bridge contracts
will be awarded the present month. and
construction is to as soon as
the weather will permit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

PARIS, Dec. A package containing the
severed head, arms and legs of a young
man have been discovered on some waste
ground near the Rue des Platrieres, at
Belleville, and another package containing
a disemboweled and otherwise mutilated
trunk was found in a gateway in the Rue
du Fauborg, St. Denis, a mile and a half
distant. The two discoveries apparently
connect with the same murder. evidently
committed yesterday, from the appearance
of the body when found. The first package
was deposited late last night by six men,
who were seen from a dwelling house oppo-
site. TIL crime has caused a great sensa-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
BREVITIEs.

William Dobson. chief clerk of the In
dian agency at Fort Yates, is dead of
cirrhosis of the liver. He had been In the
government service for forty years.
The twenty-second annual convention of
the United States Potters' Association is
in session at Pittsburg, with nifty dele
gates, representing 800 kilns, attending.
During a storm last night four schooners
went ashore near Beverly, Mass. me crew
of the Z. e. CT. w. Hines, OF Calais, was
taken off, but the others are still aboard.
Ed Adamson, of Louisville. and George
Baptiste, of st. Louis, wrestled at Louis
vile last night for two hours and eleven
minutes without a fall, when the referee
declared the bout a draw.
Walter d. Glenn. wanted in Chicago for
embezzling nearly 10000, has been arrest
ed at Rawlins. Wyo. He was a ike
err for the Mechanics Building and Loan
Association of Chicago.
Physicians attending Lieutenant Com
mander Reynolds T. Hall. whose skull
was fractured by a falling beam at the
New York navy yard on Monday. are
hopeful of the patients recovery.
The will of James H.. Foy, of New Haven.
Conn, late a member of the manufacturing
firm of r. A. futile q Co, or Boston, con-
tains several public requests, including one
of 5000 TO Berea College. of Berea. KY.
Fred f. Lilly, son of a wholesale shoe
dealer of New York, has died from In
juries received in the Thanksgiving day
accident near the San Francisco football
grounds. making the twenty-second VIC
tim.
At Arthur. Tenn, yesterday, Will John
son, aged nine. killed Curry Hatfield, aged
eleven. Johnson claimed that IL was acct
dental. He later acknowledged his deed.
Johnson shot Hatfield near the heart with
a small-bore rifle.
Tommy Ryan yesterday signed articles
10 meet Jack Root for the m!ddleweight
championship. Root, through his manager
l.. l.. Houseman. at once accepted The
fight will probably take place in Saenger-
fest Hall at Cincinnati.
The only outstanding share of stock of
the Louisville Water Company was pur-
chased yesterday at public auction by the
city sinking fund commissioners. IL has
a par value OF 500. but the commissioner
had 10 pay SHOPS for II.
w. b. Duncan. jr.. who will manage the
yacht now being built TO defend the Amer
ica's cup. has selected Urias Rhodes for
captain OF the new boat Captain Rhodes
commanded the old Defender in her trial
races with Columbia In 1879.
NJ. s. Woodward. father of Miss lone
Woodward. of Evanston. III. who, with
her mother. were guests OF Minister Con-
ger during the siege Of Picking. yesterday
denied the rerort that HIS daughter was
engaged to marry Lieut.. Frederick Won
Bismarck. grandson Of the Iron han
ior." Miss Woodward and Lieutenant Yea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
DEMOCRATS LOSE THEIR CASE.
Minor Township officials Could Not BE
Voted for Last Month.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE Chester
township contested election cases involving
possession of the offices of justices of the
peace and constable in the township were
decided this morning by the Wabash Cour-
ty Commissioners The Democrats. who
were contending that the names of the
Republican candidates were placed on the
ticket Illegally. were obliged to acknowl-
edge at the hearing that the authorities
were all against the legality OF the cleo
ton of justices and constables at the No
vemher election this year. the statute ex-
pressly providing that the election OF these
officers should be held in November. 1895.
and every four years thereafter
Under the law, therefore. the minor
township officers will not be elected unti,
1902. This would prevent the Democratic
candidates qualifying. and the Democra tic
attorney practically abandoned the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Alleged whitecapper. Arrested.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Dec. A telephone
message from Nashville, Brown county,
tells of the arrest of George Blackwell, and
James f Bradley. of Washington town.
ship. and John Rose, of Johnson town.
ship. on the charge of whitecappirg. The
Jail, but subsequently released on bond.
These men. together with "Hucker' Rob-
ertson, who eluded the sheriff. were re-
jury on the charge that. on the night of
Oct. IS last the four men went to the home
of James Helms. in Johnson township.
called him out and gave him an unmerciful
like treatment 10 Helmss wife. In her eff
fort TO escape she was painfully injured.
No reason is yet known for the outrage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
WANTS PART OF ESTATE.
Alleged Brother of the Late
millionaire Rice Turns Up.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4-When the atten-
ton of James w. Gerard was drawn to-
day to a published dispatch from Wash
ington saying hat Frederick A. Rice. Il
messenger in the United States Weather
Bureau there. had developed as the latest
claimant for part of the William Marsh
Rice estate. he said he had not heard il.
Mr.. Gerard is counsel for the executors
and heirs of Mr.. Rice. under the lead
mans first will. He says Frederick y.
Rice. of Washington. ID. g. has not no.
tilted him of his claim. but he is not sur
prised any more now when new claimants
crop up. Mr.. Rice left $50, 600 10 his broth
er. Frederick A. Rice" The Washington
ran says he is that brother. Mr.. Gerard
says there are several other men who claim
that relationship. He will offer the 1875
will for probate this week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Movements of Steamers.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 4.-Arrived: Ocean
ic, from New York. for Liverpool; Ultonia,
from Boston, for Liverpool.
GIBRALTAR, Dec. 4-Sailed: Kaiser
Wilhelm III, from Genoa and Naples. FOL
New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Arrived: Furnesia,
from Glasgow. Sailed: Cymric, for Liver
pool.
LIZARD, Dec. 8, 2:10 a. m.-Passed: Pre-
toria, from New York, for Hamburg.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. ARRIVED: Livonian,
from Montreal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Large Barn and Content. Burned.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Dec. 4-The large farm
barn of A. II. Billings, near New Holland,
Wabash county. was destroyed by fire early
this morning. Though the dwelling of Mr..
Billings was within one hundred yards of
the barn he did not know of the destruc-
ton of his property until aroused by men
from Lincolnville who noticed the flames
and drove two miles. Three horses and
81, 900 worth of grain, hay and machinery
were consumed. The total loss is 81, 500 and
there was no insurance. Mr.. Billings at
tributes the blaze to i~ncendiaries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair To-day and To-Morrow, with
Fresh Westerly Winds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday:
For Ohio-Fair on Wednesday, except
snow iurries near the lake. Thursday fair;
fresh westerly winds.
For Lower Michigan-Snow hurries on
"Wednesday near the lakes; fair in the in
terror. Thursday fair: fresh westerly winds.
For Indiana and IlIinois-Fair on Wednes-
day and Thursday; fresh westerly winds.
For Neutrality-suspicious. on Wednesday and
Thursday; westerly winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

LONDON, Dec. 4.-The House of Com
mons, after a visit to the House of Lords
to-day, where a royal approval of the re-
election OF the speaker, William Court
Gully, was %signified, proceeded to swear in
the members of the House of Commons.
The only interesting feature in the House
Of Lords was the lord chancelloT's an
nouncement of the receipt of certificates
showing the Duke of Manchester and Baron
Sudelry had been adjucated bankrupts, pre-
Guiding their sitting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
SUES FOR
Frank Osborn, who Was Tarred and
Feathered Mt SummitvilIe

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON. md, Dec. 4-Frank Os-
born, the Alexandria brick mason who was
arrested and jailed at Summitville Satur-
day night and later taken out of the Jail
by a party of citizens, tarred and feathered
and turned out in the bitter cold, has
brought suit against the Summitville cor
p%oration for heavy personal damages. Os-
born's alleged offense was that of insulting
women of Sur1mitville on the streets. Os-
born says he was never in the town till
the night when he was arrested, and that
the arrest was made at s O'Clock and he
was hustled off TO Jail without even as
much as a charge being made against him.
He wandered about the country till MORN
ing and paid a large price to a farmer
for shelter and protection.
Public sentiment in ~Summitville is
wrought up TO a high pitch, and a number
Of leading citizens maintain that he made
q nuisance of himself as a "peeping Tom"
about their homes to the terror of many
women and children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND, Ind, Dec. 4.-The County
Board of Charities and Corrections is not
pleased with the management of the
county infrmary as conducted by Clement
Myers. and has made a second report to
the commissioners. This report calls at
tention to the fact that a former one was
ignored. 1t states that the board found the
home cold, and recommends that 1t be
given a thorough cleaning, the beds pro-
yided with more and clean clothing, and
that the inmates be given better wearing
apparel, so as not to be both ragged and
dirty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Other Death. in the state.

RICHMOND. Ind, Dec. Airs. Catherine
Dillon, wife of John Dillon, of Union City,
died yesterday at the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs. Bernard Masmann. in this city.
She came here to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Masmann. her son-in-law. Death was
due to heart trouble. Her age was seventy
one years. The husband and nine children
survive,
GREENSBURG. Ind. Dec. 4-Henry
Kingerly died this morning at the /. o. O..
+. home. aged sixty-seven years. Dropsy
was the cause. He is the first guest to die
at hat institution. He will be buried at the
home cemetery. He was a veteran of the
war of 1861 and left a widow, who also is a
guest of the home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. prosecuting
Attorney A. H. Vestal won his first case
in court to-day, securing a conviction in
the case of the State VS.. James Matthews.
charged with manslaughter. The jury was
out all night and did mot return its verdict
till almost noon to-day. Matthews is sixty
five years old and has lived in Madison
county forty years. He was employed in
a saloon in Alexandria and assaulted
James Alexander, a glassworker who Wis
tied the saloon, and inflicted injuries from
which he died the following day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

CROOKSTON. Mimi. Dec. 4-The agri-
cultural lands in the four coded townships
on the White Earth reservation. were
thrown open 10 settlement at 8 o'clock this
morning. and by noon nearly every avail
able piece of land had been filed upon.
Everything passed of with the utmost
regularity and very quietly. a large num-
Der OF those who filed claims left for the
reservation TODAY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
NOT D O U
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)

CDIID It IItOI ILfOIlsJ
Kinley's language in announcing the poll
icy of the United States"
The Vossische Zeitung points out that
1.-The United States. like Russia, are de-
termined to spare the Chinese treasury"
The Boersen Zeitung condemns the Pres
ident's utterances on China as incapable
of being reconciled with the policy of the
United States regarding the punishment of
the officials but it calls his suggestion
to The Hague court of arbitration "a thor
oughly sound idea, well worth considera-
tion.'
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n the Indiananolis journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD. Ind. Dec. 4-Laurence
'Mathies, an engineer employed at the Rock
ledge quarries, had his face and eyes badly
burned to-day while attempting TO refill an
empty hot oil cup on the engine. The can
from which he was filling the can ex-
ploded, throwing the burning oil in his
and it is feared he will lose the sight of
both ewes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
BIG FIRE AT EVANSVILLE
MEsKER IRON WORKS BURNING AND
OTHER BLOCKS IN DANGER.
Reprcsentatiye-Eiect Drummond Dead
at Fort Wayne-Crimfnal Assailant
in Hartford City Jail.


Special 70 the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE. Ind. Dec. 5.-At go
O'Clock this morning the Mesker iron works.
covering a triangular block. is on fire and
will be totally destroyed. The Holman
foundry, Vulcan pillow works and Goodwin
clothing factory are threatened. but prob
ably will be saved The loss at Mesker's
will be heavy, but no estimate can be
given at this hour. Many workmen will
be reduced TO idleness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Store and Postonice burned.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE large mercan-
tile stock and building at Staunton. be-
longing to Conley Biller and William
Cooper, was destroyed by fire at 10 o'clock
this morning. The origin of the fire is I'M
known. The flames had gained good head
way when discovered and the impromptu
fire department was unable 10 make any
salvage. The postoffice was kept in the
building and all the mail and furniture of
the office was burned. The loss will ex-
ceeG $1,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
The Car Able to Sit Tn.

LIVADIA, European Russia, Dec. 4.-The
physicians of the Car issued the following
bulletin to-day: 1.-THE Car passed the last
t~wenty-four hours very satisfactorily
Yesterday evening his temperature was
1905 and his pulse so. This morning his
temperature was 96.6, pulse &c. His general
condition is very good. His Majesty is now
able to sit in an invalid chair at intervals
during the day."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
roIiticni Contest Given I'm.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MONTICELLO. Ind, Dec. 4.-The count
OF protested ballots In the contested cleo
ton case of Frank Phillips VS.. James C..
Stockton, for the treasurership OF White
county. was completed by the commits
sioners to-day. 1t resulted in = net gain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

WARSAW, Ind, Dec. "A direct inde-
pendent telephone line will be constructed
from Warsaw to Indianapolis by Strauss
Brothers., the principal stockholders of the
Commercial Telephone Company, of War
saw, a new organization which recently
purchased the property and business of the
Warsaw Telephone Company. The con-
struction of a direct line to Indianapolis
will throw the Commercial company into
competition with the Central Union Com
pany. Work on the new independent line
will begin at once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Boerx Headed on NV Knox.

LONDON, Dec. 4-General Kitchener re-
ports from South Africa that the mounted
troops of General Knox were engaged all
day long Sunday with part of General De-
vets forces, north of Bethulie The Beers,
he added, were headed off and retired in a
northeasterly direction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Reavy Loss i'm Farm Fire.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Dec. A large barn
vile, was destroyed by fire at an early
hour this morning. A number of horses,
COWS, grain, wagons and farm implements
were also consumed. The loss is $500.
partially insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Trial of the kcnting. Postponed.

MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 4-The trial of the
Heating brothers for the murder of Allen
Robinson, the husband of their sister, a
few months ago. which was TO have been
begun in the Circuit Court Thursday, has
been postponed until the January term of
Circuit Court, because Of the Illness of
Mary Jones, an important witness for the
State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Mo.on. VIII, build n Temple.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Dee. 4-Seymour Lodge
Of Freemasons have purchased a lot in the
business part of the city for $500 and will
erect upon IL a three-story building, to
cost from $12 coo TO S15,00- The lower floor
will consist OF two business rooms. one
being occupied by the postofice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

ing the exposition" says the Figaro. lis
especially welcome. For some years "A
formidable effort has been made by the
Anglo-Saxon press to divert American
sympathy for the advantage of England.
1t is not our province to inquire whether
a Franco-American undertaking in some
part of the globe would be wise and truth
full. but we know that the hostility of the
United States is redoubtable, and there
fore we joyfully welcome the friendly tone
of the message"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

George Wolf. Of Montpelier. had a hand
torn of by a friction pulley In the Brod-
rick Quinlan boiler factory. yesterday.
A case OF smallpox has developed two
miles north OF Monticello. w. II. Coar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Maurice Thompson Very I'M.

CRAwFORDSvILLE. Ind, Dec. A.
Maurice Thompson is seriously Ill at his
home in this city. For three weeks he has
been indisposed. but he has been consider
ably worse since Sunday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

A report Is current at Paterson. n. j..
that former Assemblyman Robert Carroll,
OF that place. lost his life recently in the
Klondike region. where he went 10 seek
his fortune a few years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

OF two votes for Phillips. the Republican
candidate. still leaving a plurality OF
seven for Stockton. The contest viii not
be carried any further.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money IL II falls to cure
u. ". Groves signature Is on each box. sc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
MERCER AGAIN.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.)

Dispatches from Cologne describe Mr.
Kruger as very weary. He keeps to his
room for rest and is unable to resist the
German cold. The crowd that demon
strated before the British consulate III
Cologne tried to tear down the sign.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-05
Yesterdays Temperatures.

US. c. F. r. WAPPENHANS.
Local Forecast Official