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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
INCREASE IN RAILROAD RATES.


an h., lElkS Oh conditions.
c. G.. Waldo, general manager of the
c., II. & ID. Railway, arrived at the Bates
late last night to look after the joint ter
minal facilities of his road with tina of
the Monon in this city.
He said President Woodford had arrived
in the city last night from a tour of in
spection over the l., d. & W. and the Ohio
River division of the l.. D.. & w. road,
and that from what he could learn, the
purchasers, as in addition to having to
practically rebuild 1t before it was con-
sidered safe to run trains over it, the earn
ings have not equaled expectations.
When asked If it was contemplated
merging the l., D.. s. w. with the c., II. &
d. under one management. Mr.. Waldo said
he could not speak authoritatively on that
point, and that the matter was entirely in
the hands of President Woodford.
He said it was about certain that the
classification table prepared by the Gen.
trail Traffic Association would not meet
the requirements of the c., H. & d. road
and that as soon as present contracts ex-
pired rates on iron ore and coal would be
advanced by the c., III. & ID.
The present rate from Toledo to Iron
ton and Intermediate points is so cents
a ton or about $40 a carload. This price he
thinks will be advanced to about, 81 a ton
and coal in the same proportion. The adj
vance is necessary, he says, because of the
immense increase in the price of all rail-
road material. Bar iron, which under pres
ent contracts, which expire this month,
costs l 2-10 cents a pound or $4 a ton, has
increased to 2z cents a pound or $50 a ton.
while castings which cost IL cents a
pound have been increased to 2 cents a
pound. or an advance of about SIS a ton.
He says all railroad managers have been
Informed that the coal operators will be
compelled TO grant an increase in the price
Of mining amounting to about Is cents a
ton, and that at least that much will be
added TO the price Of coal. The c., III. &
D.. uses 5000 tons a month and Mr.. Waldo
says he can see an additional expense of
$500 a month in this item alone. Another
indication of how material has advanced
was shown in the price of engines. In
April Mr.. Waldo purchased eight of a GER
tail type for 50. 600 each. and sixty days ago
he wanted two more of the same kind and
was compelled to pay $12, 260 each for them.
He says his road is doing the largest
business in its history and that while he is
suffering for want of cars like all other
roads. he would not know h to do with
them If he had them, as his road has not
the engines to move more h are now
being handled
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
WAR DANCE IN CHICAGO.
WfnnebagO Dndians at the
Home CT White Buffalo.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2-Winnebago Indians.
fresh from the reservation near Black
River Falls, Wis, danced their war and
other tribal dances in Chicago last night.
1t all took place at the Chicago residence
of Thomas Roddy. soon to be installed as
white buffalo" chief OF 1.500 Winnebagos.
In the dance the Winnebagoes were as
sisted by Chief Roddy's children. Eagle
Eye, in a gray suit. sat on a leather couch
for the dances. Chief Roddy had an au-
dience of Woodlawn people as guests, and
Eagle Eye explained the origin of the
dances as the dancers came up. Chief
Roddy will leave this week for the reser-
walton and will be installed formally as
chief OF the tribe In the middle OF January.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
BREEDERS OF FlNE HOGS
THE NATIONAL BERKSHIRE RECORD
ASSOCIATION MEETS.
The eYar Just Closed an ExceptfouaI-
ly Good One-The Oficers
Elected.

At the eighth nnual meeting OF the Ma
tional Berkshire Record Association. held
at the Occidental Hotel yesterday after
noon, the following officers were elected:
President-W. l.. Lillard. Lawrence
burg, Ky.
Vice President-w. G. Riley. Thorntown.
Ind.
Secretary and Treasurer-E. X. Morris.
Indianapolis.
Board of Directors-w. A. Hart. PORT
land. Ind; A. Christley. Boswell. Ind: A.
Crawford, Columbus Grove, o.; u. q.
Green, I~ndianola. H.; Z. NJ. c. Hobbs,
Executive Committee-L. ~. Jordan. oak
land. KY; Daniel Miller. Mansfield, Ind:
w. III. Carpenter, New Middleton, Tenn:
Merchant Kelley. Woodstock, Mich.
About forty members of the association
attended the meeting. which adjourned last
night. The organization includes breeders
in twenty-five States. Some OF those who
attended the meeting said their success In
retiring president, A Crawford. IN his adj
dress made the point that in the last year
the prevalence of fatal diseases among
hogs was less thar for many previous
years. He said farmers were coming to
realize the Importance Of caring for the
health and comfort OF their herds. Pres
ident Crawford declared hat railroad COM
panies should be required To disinfect the
cars In which live stock is shipped. Coun-
~ and State-fair boards should keep pens
and grounds I'm proper sanitary condition.
and farmers should not be allowed to drive
or haul diseased hogs over a public high
way. President Crawford thought IL these
things were looked after hog cholera would
soon be a thing OF the past
A paper on Berkshire Business I'm Geor-
gfa" was read by j. q. Il. Erwin. OF Erwin.
Ca. w. 4. Hart, OF Portland. Ind, talked
OF my Experiments with Different Feeds
for Hogs" and Charles Elliott. OF Bladens-
burg, o., read a paper on The Manage
ment OF the Brood Sow" G. l.. Funck. OF
Fairfield. Ia. gave the breeders the cenent
Of his observations IN the show rings dur
ing 1893. T.. x. Morris read a report from
Thomas Waite. of Perkins. CAL, on the
Berkshire business In that State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
THE COUNTY N


County Auditor Smith has discovered
that the County Council will nave to hold
another session before the big bunch of
last years warrants in his hands can be
paid. The county reform law went into
effect at midnight on Dec. 81. and as the
County Council only made appropriations
for this years expenses, warrants that
were drawn last year cannot be paid until
the council meets and provides a fund.
Auditor Smith thinks the unpaid last
years warrants will aggregate between
$4,000 and $4,000. George W. Keyser. q
plumber. received a warrant for 1900 Sat
urday for work performed at the new
hospital at Julietta- Yesterday morning
he sent II to the treasurer's office and pay
ment was refused.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
A SETTLEMENT is MADE
BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH
TWO EX-TREASURERS.
Talk of n Suit by BOOkwalter and Nc
Caslin-The Work Done by
Treasurer

The County Commissioners have made a
final settlement with William H. Schmidt,
the retiring county treasurer, and Sterling
r. Holt, former county treasurer, on &C
count Of errors made in transferring as
sme to the tax duplicates. The set
Element was made as a result OF the IN
vestigation of Experts Bookwalter and Nc
Caslin. Mr.. Schmidt paid over $234.5O. and
Mr.. Holt paid $2,1O6.32.
There was talk about the courthouse yes
terday that Bookwalter and McCaslin
were not entirely satisfied with the settle
ment and that suit might be brought by
them or some other Taxpayer to set the
settlement aside. This dissatisfaction. 1t Is
claimed, arose over the fact that the COM
missioners gave the former treasurers re-
ceipts in full, which action would prevent
the collection of other fees due from
these officials, according to the report of
Bookwalter and McCaslln. At Is understood
that these other fees are those that were
paid by delinquent taxpayers as costs for
the collection of delinquent taxes. Messrs.
Bookwaiter and McCaslin, In one of their
reports, claimed that Messrs. Schmidt and
Holt owed the county several thousand
dollars on this account.
1t is understood that the commissioners,
in dealing with this question. accepted the
PAAiAO - tho ~ VI t1iC
state, who held that the costs for collect
ing delinquent taxes belong to the col
%lectors. Mr.. Schmidt has had five men col
lecting delinquent taxes and they have re-
ceived the fees. The law provides a fee of
IS cents for issuing a notice to a delinquent
and so cents for demanding The
delinquent, of course, has to pay these
fees. Mr.. Schmidt has recovered none OF
them, but they have gone to the men who
did the collecting, in accordance with the
decision of the attorney general. According
to the statute, the delinquent tax collectors
are entitled to mileage. but during Mr..
Schmidts term of Office they nave not been
permitted to collect a fee for mileage.
Messrs. Bookwalter and McCaslin haze
received % per cent. on the amounts paid
by county officers as a result Of their in
vestigations. A friend of w. H. Schmidt
said yesterday: when IL is remembered
that Treasurer Schmidt handled about $780,
100000 while he was in office, 1t Is not sur
prising that some errors were made. The
remarkable part of the affair Is tina more
errors were not made IL Is reported that
one OF the commissioner at first declined
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

Fred H. Nauer. of North Vernon, is at
the Grand Hotel in the interest of his
friend, James Mcdonald, for a place on
the State Board of Agriculture. He says
there is little doubt that the Republicans
will elect a senator to succeed Senator
Shea, as the factional fights which dis
rupted the party in the past have been
amicably settled and the party is cemented
as it never was before.
He says there has been no talk of a can
didate, but that with the outlook as bright
as it is in Clark and Jennings counties
it would be good policy to name a Clark
county man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
Old Hotel Clerk Resigns.

William Elliott, of the Denison, has re-
signed temporarily to rest for a few months
on account of his health. About a year ago
he began to be troubled with one of his
feet, and later had one Of the bones re-
moved, with good effect. Lately the old
trouble has returned, however, and his re-
m has been forced on him.. II he is
able he expects to return to the Denison
in a few months. Mr.. Elliott is the Oldest
hotel clerk in the city, and was in charge
when the Grand Hotel was opened.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
senator shea I'm Town.

Senator Joseph III. Shea, of Scottsburg,
was at the Grand last night, and after ex-
pressing confidence that Seymour would
win its fight against Brownstown for the
county seat of Jackson county he said he
would not return to the Senate, but that he
had heard of James Fortune and George
Voigt, of Jeffersonville, as being candidates
for the place. In speaking of the Republic
can chances for carrying the senatorial
district of Scott, Clark and Jennings
counties, he said he felt sure that no mar
could be nominated who could make a
better race than his former opponent, New
ton Meyers, of Jacksonville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

Among the prominent visitors to the city
yesterday was Prof. c. S. Plumb. of Purdue
University. who is also state entomologist.
He reports a vast amount Of good accruing
from the distribution OF bulletins to the
different parts of the State. He says 1t Is
the purpose to have bulletins looked for by
farmers everywhere. and to furnish matter
of constantly increasing interest. In this
way IL is hoped TO make the farms more
productive by giving farmers specific direc-
lions as to the nature of injurious weeds.
plants and insects, and suggestions looking
to their determination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

some time ago that this play be put on
and finally succeeded In getting 1t for New
Years week. Naturally he feels highly
over the crowds that come to see
the play of his choice. There will be two
more matinees of THE Two Orphans" to-
day n Saturday.
Without ascribing to Stuart Robson any
sinister intention of forming an actors
trust, it may truthfully be said that he
has collected a large number of capable
people in the ompany that is to produce
''Oliver Goldsmith at English's Saturday
afternoon and evening of this week. There
is no doubt that Augustus bril-
liant play will be given an entirely satisfy
ing rendition by an organization contain
ing such stars as Stuart Robson, Henry Il.
Dixey and Miss Florence
A great deal Of regret has been ex-
pressed by those who saw last seasons
notable production Of 1.-THE Royal Box"
that there is to be but one performance Of
IL at it's forthcoming visit to English's
Opera House tomorrow. A Thursday matt
nee had been booked, but Manager Miller
learned, Monday, that the company could
not get here in time for il. Accordingly,
tomorrow night will be the only oppor-
tunity of witnessing Andrew Robson's ex-
cellent rendition of the role made famous
by the late Charles Coghlan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

H. B.. Rowland, Of the State Board of
Agriculture, while at the Grand last night,
said there was no doubt that Charles
Downing. of Greenfield, would be elected
secretary of the board to-day, as the
sentiment was general that he was the
best man for the place.
ABOUT the presidency he was not so sure,
but said 1t was between Aaron Jones and
j. c.. Haines, with chances about even.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

LouisJ. Sackett. a bicycle salesman from
Boston, says he finds the sentiment against
trusts to be to his distinct advantage, as
not only does the trust fail to injure him
in competition, but he finds a ready sale
for his goods in markets formerly con-
trolled by the factories now in the bicycle
trust. He says that whil6 the bicycle is
undeniably going out Of use as a pleasure
vehicle, it has come to stay and will al
ways have a good demand for business
Uses
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
Calvin C. Cowgirl Here.

Calvin c. Cowgirl, formerly a represent
tative in Congress from Wabash, is at
tending the meeting of the Woolgrowers'
Association. He Is one Of the largest WOOL
growers in the State and a pioneer I'm the
industry. 81 late his age has kept him
out of politics. but he still gives his at
tention TO his sheep farm and reports a
profitable business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

The Indiana State swine breeders win
hold a meeting this afternoon at 1.S0 o'clock
ar the Statehouse. The Central Poland
China Record Association and the Ameri-
can Duroc Jersey Association will meet to-
night at the Occidental Hotel. Tomorrow
morning the meeting OF the Standard Ches-
ter White Record Association win be held
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
New Year GreetinQc.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 81, 1890.

II. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 81, 1890.
j. L.. BIELER, Indianapolis, Ind:
Predictions of our last years message pale i'm the
presence of our trade reports for 1899. We have reached
the highest point in our history. Quality recognizes no
competitor, and instead of yielding has made quantity
it's commercial ally. We lead in both. Our motto
'Nothing is too good for the American people, has found
prompt and generous response throughout all itribu-
tary territory, and in return we send with a hearty good
will our wishes for a happy New Year to you and all our
friends. ~ADOLPHUS BUSCH, President.
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association0
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

Ths State Florists Association will hold
It's fourteenth annual convention In this
city Jan. 8. The meeting will be held in
the horticultural room In the sstatehouse,
and besides the annual election OF officers
the members will decide on the ADVISABLE
tY Of holding q November show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
N. b. HAWKINS HERE.
A Portland banker Anxious to Pre-
vent an Insurance Combination.

N. b. Hawkins, a banker OF Portland.
was at the Denison yesterday with his wife
and family. He is the plaintiff in a suit
now before the Circuit Court OF lag county
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03

Alfretta Delaney. a d~ressmaker. living at
No. 33 West Market street. was arrested
yesterday Mrs. Jessie Snyder claims she
stole - from her. The detectives claim the
Delaney woman bought a cape with the
money The prisoner denies the truth of
the charges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

Joe Hart is writing a companion sketch
to David Belasco's Naughty Anthony,
called "Saucy Cleopatra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

He's been continually drunk about PENN
sylvania and Missouri avenues for three
weeks, said Policeman Lynch to Judge
scott this morning when James Riley ap-
peared on charge of vagrancy. Last
night when l met him." added the officer,
he was very drunk"
L feel very bad this morning" said the
prisoner 1t was not the amount Of liquor
that Knocked me out last night, but IL was
the character Of the vile stuff
what do you intend to do now?" the
court asked him.
Il am DESTROYS Of going to Hampton"
was Rileys answer. My tickets to Hamp.
ton are good on the boat from Baltimore"
How long have you lived here?'
Il really belong here. but I've been away
on account of sickness"
Judge Scott told him he would release
MIN upon his promise to go away.
III give you one hour in which to leave
the city for Baltimore" the judge added,
and IL you get drunk again before you
leave you may expect to be brought back
here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
DEATH OF MRS. SHIELDS.
ihterment mt Oak Hill Cemetery To-
morrow Afternoon.

MRS Susan Hart Shields died yesterday al
her residence. 1901 10th street. She had
peen IN falling health for some time, but
her CONDITION did not cause apprehension
ului ABOUT week ago. Funeral services
WIN De heid at the residence tomorrow az
.ernoon at O'Clock. and the interment Will
be in Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. Wauaos
Radcliffe, the pastor of the New York Ava.
nue. PRESBYTERIAN Church. will officiate.
mrs Shields was born in Troy, New York
She married William Shields of Norfolk
Der of years she has lived in this CITY with
her only surviving child, Mrs. w. b. Cur
ley. Mrs. Shields was Identified with the
many societies of church work connected
with the New York Avenue PRESBYTERIAN
Church, and she was also deeply Interested
IN the work of the Children's Hospital.
pelng for several years secretary of the
beard of managers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
Marriage Liceuses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-William c. Van Horn and Oslo A.
Wright; Edward F. Ford and Annie A.
Vernon; Edward b. Daw and Cecilia NJ
McCann; Roy Payne of this city and Mary
L. Day of Prince Georges county, Mary
land.
Colored-Royce Smith and Laura NJ.
Smith; Earl c. Bryant and Lillian V.
Green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

CONTINUED ON Eighth PaSe.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
MARRIED..

On THURSDAY April IL 1900 az
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hussev Erkinc-
ton u e: by the Rev Asa s. Fisk, Mr. EN- 81
Nj. HCSSEi TO Miss EMILY Ii. ROSE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-23
CORA BURKE, HOBO.
Girl Tramp spends Few Days in
wntcrloo-Hcr History.

wntcrloo-Hcr History.
waterloo. Oct. 22.-For several days.
in fact, for nearly a week, Waterloo.
mas been entertaining and sheltering
unawares Cora Burke. who has gained
the title of the queen of the hoboes.
she has boarded at one of the hotels
here, taken IN the city in the day time,
spending a good deal OF her time loaf
ing about the b.. C. r. & n. railroad
and at last was compelled TO walk out
OF town because the argus eyes OF ouru
police force were fixed upon her.
lust what Cora's visit to Waterloo
sienitied.. nor why she chose this city.
as a seat of her early fall slesta is not
known. but it is known that the glare
the strange young woman and that last
night she attempted TO get out OF town
on the head end OF blind baggage car
on he Great Western. She intended
going to Marshalltown, and as is her
usual custom, intended to take the ride
without visiting the ticket Office and
securing the necessary credentials
which would admit her to the good
eraces of the conductor.
The history OF this frail looking but
perseyerinR and plucky girl who has
chosen TO lead the life OF tramp has
been told in a somewhat interesting
manner by herself.
she says her home was in Ailegan,
Mich. She had a step-fatller and he
abused her and her mother when he
was drunk or drinking, which she de-
clares was all the time. The girl and
ber mother ran away from the brute
and having no place to stay the first
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-23

chicken on the first day q the week.
She sAys her mother always had
chicken ON Sunday and that = enc Of
the home tieD which che cannot break.
She shares her frugal mealo on the road
with fellow hoboes who may come
alo19 and declares they always treat
her courteousiy and with more consid-
eration than some OF the people In city
or country homes where she goes to get
q bite TO eat.
Cora declares she likeg the life OF q
tramp principally because she - her
own boss and can come and so. when
she pleases. She confesees that the life
does not tend to add to her beauty. but
consoles herself with the determination
never to get married or to cit for q
beauty picture. and she, maintains that
she was never arrested. never smoked
cigarets and ie proud OF the fact that
she has seldom slept in q real bed in the
past.six months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-23
GEORGE II. CHAPEL.
Forecast Ofticlal.
Gold Brick Men Captured.

Sioux City, Oct. 2o.-Janes Blackwell,
alias ]. G. Brown. of the notorious trio,
Brown, Mott and Bedenfeld, whose cor
rect names were Blackwell, McDer1nott
and Payne, the gold brickers who al
most buncoed ]. w. Davey-. Of Pomeroy,
Iowa, in Sioux City, Is under arrest at
Springfield, Mass, With a prospect Of
conviction.
that of selling a brass brick for $500,
representing 1t to be OF gold. Infor-
nation received by John b. Richard,
captain Of the Sioux City police. is that
he was assisted in his job by man
who is known as Frank L. Smith.
Blackwell and Smith were appre-
i1ended in Montreal. where they had
sold gold brick" for $4,000 They
We're making their escape across the
dominion line into the United States
and were being closely followed by
Montreal detectives. Blackwell crossed
the line and cunningly hid for a few
days in a small town just across the
border. He was in communication all
the time with a woman in New York,
and this correspondence led to his ar
rest. He was smooth enough to evade
the watch in the small town, but when
he showed up at the street number in
New York which was being watched,
he Immediately was placed under ar
rest. With the same stocism which he
assumed when he was arrested in Sioux
City he held the detectives at arms
length. He appeared not to know any
thing and would not tell anything: he
stood pat. Altho murders and robberies
and confidence games of all kinds are
laid at his door, not one of them could
be proved. and he expressed the belief
| that he would be out again in few
days.
When he got out in Sioux City, he
and 7. F. Bennington pushed their way
thru a line OF police officers and reached
buggy which was in waiting around
the corner from police headquarters. In
| the race up the street for liberty, the
buggy was overturned and the driver'a
LEG was broken, but that did not stoI
BLACKWELL The vehicle was placed RICH,
upon its wheels and the run was re.
sumed. Attic a score OF officers at.
tempted to recapture Blackwell. hi
never was seen in Sioux City agar
after that eventful afternoon.
Photographs Of Blackwell wearing 8
4 full beard and another when he was
disguised as an Indian were received
last night by Capt. Richard. When h,
was in Sioux CITY Blackwell wore &
mustache. but no ceArd.
Y !. & 4 :.