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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
SEVEN PRISONERS PARDONED.
Had Been i'm Cuban Cells for Many
Years for Little Cause.

HAVANA, Jan. 6.-Seven cases have been
referred to Governor General Wood by
Judge Advocate Dudley and Major Runcie.
who have been at work for some time in
vestigating the circumstances surrounding
the detention in prison of persons charged
with various offenses. to many OF whom
no trial has been granted. In most of the
cases referred to the governor general the
prisoners have been held several years be-
fore being placed on trial. on comparative
ly light charges, and had then been given
long sentences. The cases of most of these
men had been passed on ten months ago
by General Ludlow, but he was forbidden
10 act Governor General Brooke deemin 3
It advisable to allow the Cubans to worA
on the matter themselves. But as the law
machinery was cumbersome. practically
nothing has been done. General Wood has
issued pardons for all seven of the men,
whose cases have been referred to him and
the investigation committee will report
other cases every two days and these will
be acted on at once. Though General Wood
as possible. he does not wish to act with
undue haste, feeling it best that each case
shall be thoroughly sifted.
The ball given by the wanderers Ciuo
last night was the most magnificent event
given in the memory Of the oldest inhabit-
ants. Twelve hundred people were pres
eut and as many as five hundred couples
were dancing at one time. The function
was held in. what was formerly the
AQUARIUM, and which was later used Tor
barracks. but at the present time Is not oc-
cupied in any way. The best Havana So
ciety. both Cuban ard American, was pres
ent. Great pressure hao Deen eAer.su u ,p.,s
members of the club to obtain invitations
20 the function, which has done mucn TO
nrove that harmonious relations nave re-
rrentlv been completely restored between
80 two eements Senior Quesada says the
neonle are greatly interested In the Paris
s~nosition He also says considerable
trouble will be involved in making judi
ciaI selection, which viii De necessary on
account OF the limited space aiiotteo 10
Cuba - 81. tvvo ravenr,e
.,,ttsrs FOR service on the Cuban coast, ar
~,-rsd to-day and Is being put In readiness
g. duty Collector Bliss says ne does not
low To which coast 10 send her. Inc cut
fars are needed to put stop 10 smussIns,
which is always going on, ana TO SOP
reaching on the turtle ana sponge oannS
kv boats from other Islands. ,.,vo -,
Tn the district OF Vueltas, province OF
cart, clara. $50 tobacco plantations are
49, beine worked, as against LS1 last year;
.oS this increase has been accomplished
Director of Posts Rathbone Is gradually
annointing CuDans as postmasters All over
sbe Island. AT he present time there are
only eight Americans IN charge Oh pos'-
Offices IN Cuba
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MORAL sPAsM AT TOLEDO.
Theaters and Business Houses May
he Closed and Cars Stopped.

TOLEDO, o., Jan. GA committee Of the
Toledo Preachers Union has sent a warn
ing to the theater managers here that ar
rests of all actors and employees will follow
Sunday performances tomorrow. The
managers. with one exception. have decid-
ed to resist the enforcement OF the State
law on this subject and threaten. II
stopped to retaliate by closing all bust
ness houses, including drug stores. and stop
the street cars. An array of counsel has
been engaged. 1t is tacitly understood that
this is to be the first step toward closing
the gates of the Ohio centennial on Sunday
In 1902 There are no Sunday ordinances In
Toledo. Mayor Jones having forced their
repeal through rigid enforcement one Sum
day. when mi1kmen and neWeboys were ar
rested, and the crusade which bexin1 To-
morrow WIN - under STATE InN1.
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Other Deaths.

LOGANSPORT, Ind, Jan. 6.-Miss Cora
Winter, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Winter. died at her home in this city at 3
o'clock this morning, death being the re-
suit of blood poisoning. Miss Winter was a
teacher in the public schools here. Last
week she contracted a severe cold, which
resulted in an affection of the eye, for
which surgical operation proved neces-
sary. The operation was unsuccessful, cry
sipelas, followed by blood poisoning, ensu-
ing, resulting in death.
HAGERSTOWN. Ind, Jan. 6.-Moses
Hatfield, a wealthy resident of Green
Fork, Wayne county, died suddenly of
heart disease, aged seventy years. For
many years he was engaged in general
mercantile business, but has been retired
a number of years
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 6.-Dr. William
Gaylord, formerly a well-known resident
of this city, is dead at his home in San
dusky O.
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William Buck was instantly killed in the
new Summit mine, near Linton, yesterday
by falling slate. The accident occurred at
the bottom Of the shaft. He left family.
John w. Snyder, hardware dealer of
Angola, Steuben county filed bankruptcy
petition at Fort Wayne yesterday. He
scheduled $7,S47.S9 of liabilities. with no as
sets.
Stockholders of the Butler Canning Com
pany have agreed to make good the defal-
cation of Treasurer Curtis and to continue
the business. Mrs. Curtis, who was pros
trated by the news of her husbands acts,
is In very serious condition.
Friday night the Brazil G. A. r. Post
presented to George James, a charter MEN,
Der of the post, a handsome gold-headed
cane, it being his seventy-fourth birthday.
Mr.. James served under Admiral Chen
Lieutenant) Dewey in the battles on the
lower Mississippi
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 6.-There is an
element of mystery in the death Of Frank
Kelly, whose remains arrived here from Ell
Paso this week and were buried to-day.
The young mans mother was Informed
merely that Frank had been killed and
that his mangled body was found lying
four miles from FL Paso on the Santa Fe
tracks. When the body arrived here, how
ever, 1t was found that there were several
knife wounds, one of them being right into
the back of the neck. They could not pos
sibly have been self-inflicted. 1t is thought
that Kelly was murdered and placed on the
track to ward off suspicion, and the failure
fact causes much adverse comment.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 6.-The new cur
few law recently enacted by the City Coun-
Gil OF Anderson went into effect tonight.
Superintendent of Police NJ. A. Robbins in
structed patrolmen In the different wards
to see that the law was strictly enforced.
There was a general scampering on the
streets a few minutes before o'clock this
evening. AS a general rule on Saturday
night the streets have been crowded with
boys and girls under fifteen years OF age.
and they paraded the streets until 10 and
IL o'clock. The Anderson ordinance has a
provision that any parent or guardian who
permits children under age to go upon the
streets after hours unattended may be
fined in any sum ranging from 81 to SO.
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Lawrence County Republicans.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, Jan. 6.-The Republican
county convention. held at the courthouse
this afternoon. was one OF the largest and
most enthusiastic ever held In Lawrence
county. DR.. ]. B. Duncan was made chair
man of the meeting and the Republican
editors were secretaries. David Y. John
son. mayor of Bedford. was elected chair
man of the county central committee and
Fred b. Otis secretary. Nat u. Hill was
indorsed for district chairman. He was
present and made a strong speech, as also
did the Hon. r. G.. Miller. OF Bloomington.
Judge Martin made one of the best
speeches of the day on a resolution indors-
ing President Mckinley and Senators Fair
speeches were made by ]. e. Boruff and J.
Hickson Smith The date for the primary
was fixed at Feb. 3.
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PUERTO RICAN AFFAIRS
ISLAND Is PROGRESSING RAPIDLY IN
SPITE OF sETBACKs.
Civil Prospects Good and Material
Prosperity observation-disclosures
Having Its Effect I'm Cuba.

NEW YORK, jan 6.--Just before leaving
this city for Washington Gen. G. W.
Davis. Governor of Puerto Rico, spoke
briefly to an Evening Post reporter of the
present condition of affairs in that island.
'Tt would be impossible for me to discuss
any of the proposed scenes of govern
ment for Puerto Rico" he said, '.even If
] desired to do so. 1 will say, however,
that the necessity of a military govern
ment for Puerto Rico is rapidly passing
away. 1t is true the people have had lit
tie or no experience in the exercise of civil
rights. but they are rapidly improving, and
the municipal elections which 1 have been
conducting show most gratifying results
There is no doubt that the limited suffrage
already given is giving them an incen-
tive toward helping on the education of
the people and preparing themselves for
more extended rights. Whether they obtain
these or not. it will not be necessary to re-
tain the present military government long.
I'm regard to the material prosperity of
the country / can speak more definitely
No country be called prosperous when
it is just recovering from a catastrophe
which destroyed two-third of its current
wealth. That is what the great hurricane
did to Puerto Rico. and 1t will be years be-
fore its effects cease to be felt At present
there is much poverty, and farms and other
property are heavily mortgaged, but with
the improved trade conditions which are
bound to come 1 am confident that these
mortgages Will be paid OF. Puerto Rico
to-day is in the same condition Kansas
was after the grasshopper plague. Kansas
came safely out of her troubles and so will
Puerto Rico
81 don't think there is the least danger
that free trade with Puerto Rico will do
any harm to the tobacco and sugar produc-
ers of this country. The amount of tobacco
raised in Puerto Rico is a mere bagatelle
and the sugar product amounts, 1 believe,
10 only one-eighth of that of Hawaii. They
are only drop in the bucket, and ii is
preposterous to suppose that they will play
havoc with domestic products"
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German Actor Killed.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 6.-Hans Raven,
a well-known German actor, was instantly
killed TO-DAY by falling from a stairway at
his boarding house. His neck was broken.
Raven was formerly a lieutenant In the
German army. He came to this country in
1877. Eight years ago he became the editor
of the Burlington, Ia, Tribune. He went
on the stage and played at all the leading
cities His father is a millionaire in Berlin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
The First Iron Plovv.
Scottish American.

1t would be difficult to say who made the
first iron pillow, but in Scotland a contem-
porary says the inventor was a humble
Scotch blacksmith named William Allan.
His modesty was so great that after he
had made his first pillow, and IL did satis-
factory work on his own farm. he declined
to make a second for neighboring gentle
men on the plea that he was not as good
a blacksmith as the gentlemen ought to
have, and recommended a neighbor OK his
named Gray. The latter became rich at
the business. while Allan remained as poor
ac
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the columns of the Ledger. his conversion
to Republicanism. This is the second prom
racy in this county this week. Mr.. Whit
moyer says the country always prospers
better under Republican than Democratic
administrations. He Is convinced, from the
condition Of affairs, that free silver is
wrong; and he believes the Mckinley ad-
ministration IL right In its management of
the war and our foreign affairs, and that
II Is the duty Of patriotic Americans to
support il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
Livery Stable Burned.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Jan. GA livery
stable in West Lafayette, owned by Jami-
son & Jackson, witt practically all its con-
tents, including eighteen horses and the
adjoining office of the, Record, owned by
George Bryant, were destroyed by fire last
midnight. The loss is something over $1,000,
with insurance of 5000 on building and ST.
600 on stock.
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the Ineianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
Upton, Ind, JAM 6.-The Upton Liter
airy Club met New Years night at the
home of Mrs. Behymer and devoted the ses-
sion to the works of Mrs. Mena Kemp
Ogan. Mrs. Ogan could not be present. but
short story. The song was pretty little
love ballad, and was prettily rendered by
Mrs. Matthews. Mrs Ogan's story. THE
Twentieth Century Girl In Upton. 1" was lis
tened TO with unusual interest on account
OF its local setting and It's known portrayal
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c. What happened to Mr.. N.-the third
competitor-he would not say. but mag
Inc he reached the telegraph Office far be-
for his telegram was received thirty min
utes ahead OF those OF both his rivals! In
spite OF all their efforts. after their tele-
grams had been handed in the clerks sent
them to be counted, and when this was
done the topmost one became the one az
the bottom, and the man who was first IN
the race was last in the result.
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BERLIN, Jan. 6.-The Emperor means to
reorganize and extend the royal theaters
in Berlin by the erection of a special Wag-
ner theater here, planned under royal au-
spices In addition. the Royal Opera House
will be rebuilt next year and modernized
for dramas and smaller operas; the Schau
spiel House will become a comedy stage
and KrolFs will be enlarged for popular
stage giving the best performances at the
cheapest prices. which is the special wish
of the Emperor.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind. Jan. 6-Two thou
sand people saw the local polo team de-
feat the Racine, Wis, team tonight by
a score of to /, winning the series of the
games by score of to Z. Muncie, claim
ing the Western championship. will play
here next Tuesday. Muncie defeated Ra-
cine three straight games
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 6.-The plasterers
of Anderson have established the schedule
of wages for 1900, to take effect on March 1.
The price per day was placed at s. and
eight hours hereafter will constitute a
days labor. Overtime will be charged al
one and a half and Sunday work at double
the rate The day is an hour shorter IMAM
last year and is part Of the federation
scheme to institute the eight-hour day
system in all trades in the gas belt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
INDIANA OBITUARY.
Robert Oliphant, Pioneer Stage Dri-
yer on the National Road.

yer on the National Road.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WILKINSON, Ind, Jan. 6.-Robert G.
Oliphant, a pioneer of this locality and a
veteran of the civil war, died last night at
the residence of his son. two and one-half
miles west of this place. He fell and
broke his arm above the wrist about a
month ago. grangrene set in and his arm
had to be amputated above the elbow
Owing to his advanced age, nearly eighty
seven years. the shock incident to the op-
Grafton caused his death. He was native
of Indiana, and drove the first stage over
the completed National road. His wife
died eight years ago. Several sons and
daughters survive. Interment will be Sun
day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
OIL FEVER is RISING.
New Wells and Old Wells Flowing the
Crude at Alexandria.

New Wells and Old Wells Flowing the
Crude at Alexandria.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 6.-The oil fever
bids fair to break out again in the vicinity
of Alexandria with redoubled intensity. A
number of wells are now flowing oil in five
and six-barrel quantities. Charles Kline,
of Anderson, owns tract of land near
Alexandria, upon which a well was sunk
recently for gas, but it proved a failure
and was abandoned. Last week the well
showed signs of oil. The matter was kept
secret and developments awaited. To-day
a test showed that six barrels Of fine crude
oil Is being poured out every twenty-four
hours from that well. Steps will be taken
In a few days to take care of the output.
1t is now the intention to have the well
shot. Leases are being renewed in many
quarters in Monroe township and great
many new rigs will be erected in early
spring. H-fE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
EDITOR KILLS HIMSELF.
j. e. sutton, of LOganspOrt, Is Dead
at St. Paul, Mimi.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Jan. ED F..
Medsker, city editor Of the Daily Re-
porter, this evening received a telegram
from the coroner at st. Paul, Mimi, stat
ing that j. E. Sutton, editor and proprietor
Of the Reporter, had committed suicide in
that city. dying at o'clock this afternoon,
and asking as to what disposition to make
of the body. No particulars were given.
About ten days ago Mr.. Sutton, with his
wife and two children. left for Portland,
Ore, in response to word that an aunt Of
Mrs. Sutton's was not expected to live,
and was supposed to now be on the coast
ing his family to the coast he had started
to return home, and. reaching ST. Paul,
was seized with a period of temporary in
sanity, causing him to commit suicide.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
ssThe Masked Ball.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Charles Frohman pre-
sented Clyde Fitch's 1.-The Masked Ball.
at the Criterion Theater this evening. The
play was well received. The acting
throughout was vivacious. Ellaline ferris
rendered the assumed inebriety scene with
great delicacy, and Herbert Standing and
Fanny Brough scored merited successes in
the roles of Poulard and his wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
Richmond woman Helps a College

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Ind, Jan. 6.-The Indiana
woman who has just made a bequest of
$4,000 to the Ohio Wesleyan University,
with the promise of $4,000 more in two
weeks. is Mrs. A. p. NJ. LETTERS. of this city.
widow Of the late DR.. LETTERS. The bulk of
her property Is located in Ohio. That which
comprises the bequest is largely in bank
stock and other safe securities, and the
gift by no means exhausts her resources.
The matter was fully closed up to-day by
President Bashford, of the university.
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Cousin Of the President.
To the INDIANAPOLIS Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Jan. 6-Mrs. Mary Ruigo,
seventy-four years old, a second cousin of
President Mckinley, died here to-day. She
was born in Kentucky and came here with
her father. Green Mckinley, in 1928. Her
husband, Morgan Ruigo. and several chill
dren survive her.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BUTLER, Ind. Jan. 6.-The Social Purity
League Of Butler has closed all the gam
bling rooms. confiscated the slot machines
and forced Sunday closing under state
laws. The local courts have been busy all
the week, working full time, filming the cul-
prits. Some of the most prominent citizens
were discovered in poker rooms and sew
eral peace officers and city officials as well.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
WESTERN POLO LEAGUE.
Organization Perfected at Richmond
and Plans Discussed.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind. Jan. 6-The series OF
polo games now in progress here has re-
suited in the formation Of the Western
Polo League, the details Of which were
made public to-day. The league was
formed by representatives Of the Rich
mond. Muncie and Racine, Wis. Clubs. the
following officers being chosen: President,
w. r. Dill, Richmond; vice president, F.
L. Wachtel, Muncie; secretary, George NJ.
Bates, Racine;, treasurer, M. c. Henley,
Richmond. Other clubs that will be asked
to join are Cincinnati, Sidney, o., Dayton.
Logansport Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Gales
burg, Fort Wayne and Winona. MINI. An
other meeting will be held next month, at
which a schedule will be arranged and
other details settled. The meeting will
either be here or at Cincinnati.
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WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE.
Mr.. Shiveley Issues a Statement to the
Indiana Public.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 6.-Hon. Charles
E. Shiveley, of this city. who has been
looked upon as a possible candidate for the
Republican nomination for Governor to-
day issued statement announcing that he
will not be a candidate. He assigns profess
sional and personal reasons Mr. Shiveley
feels grateful to his friends over the State
for their kind expressions concerning him.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Jan. 6.-Judge
Hord this morning, IN an action to fore
close a street lien under the Barrett law.
held that the law was unconstitutional.
since the law assessed the benefits per
lineal foot and not according to the value
Of the property benefited. His opinion was
based on a number of decisions of other
States which have a similar law, and the
opinion of Judge Baker. recently handed
down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
GRISTMILL BURNED.
Plant Near NoblesvilIe Destroyed
Six-ThOusand-Dolla Loss.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NOBLESVILLEi, Ind, Jan. 6.-The Lit
tie mill,' located on the banks of White
river, in this city. was destroyed by fire
last midnight IT is supposed the fire
started from defective furnace. The loss
is about $1,000, with no insurance The mill
belonged to Smock 6, Pearce, whose loss Is
$500. The lessee of the MILL Clark Byers,
lost ST. 500 in wheat and flour.
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Satisfaction over the Appointment.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Jan. 6-There have
been in this city and at the State Soldiers
Home many expressions of satisfaction over
the selection of Gilbert r. Stormont as COM
mandant of that institution. The fact that
the board of trustees was many hours in
determining the choice is interpreted as
determination to give careful consideration
to the claims of each applicant, all of
which were carefully canvassed.
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Conference MT the war Department

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6-Brigadier Gen.
eral Davis, military Governor of Porto
Rico. accompanied by Colonel Heyle and
General Sanger, who has returned from
Porto Rico, where he has been engaged in
taking a census. and Brigadier General
Wilson, the military commander Of the Gu
ban provinces OF Matanzas and Santa
Clara, called at the War Department to-
day and had conferences with Secretary
Root respecting conditions in Cuba and
Porto Rico. General Wilson was accom-
panied by Lieutenant Turner, of the Tenth
Infantry. and General Davis by Lieuten-
ant Battle, of the Eleventh Infantry.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, Jan. ga jury gave
Mrs. Gaynor Sloan, widow of brakeman.
$4,000 damages against the c. & E. Rail-
road to-day. Sloan was killed at Delong
three days after his wedding, it being his
first trip after his marriage. The case has
been tried four times, and has been to the
Supreme Court once.