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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-23
Finally Shot by Either Fred Okeley
or Tillman Sparks, the Latter of
North Indianapolis.
INDIANA TO LOSE FACTORIES
FIVE GLASS WORKS TO BE RE-
MOVED TO PENNSYLVANIA.
Now Located at Summitville, Green
town, Dunlxirk, Marion and Al
bany-Extensive Gas Deal Closed.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CARTERSBURG, Ind, July 22.-Merlin
Moon, young married man of this place,
was shot and killed at his home, at 10
o'clock this morning, while resisting ar
rest. Yesterday morning he knocked down
his brother-in-law, Harry Snodgrass, and
choked him into insensibility. He after
ward assaulted his mother-in-law and
then fed. Affidavits against him were
procured, but the officers failed to find
him. Afterwards the officer deputized citi-
zens to help him make the arrest. Later
in the day Moon returned to his home and
an effort was made to make the arrest.
but night was coming and after an ex-
change of fifteen or twenty shots the at
tempt was given up. This morning about
9 clock Moon returned to his home. After
eating his breakfast he prepared himself
for further resistance. Aiming himself
with a shotgun and a 4-caliber revolver
he took his stand in the center of his resi-
dence where he could see in every direc-
ton The officers appeared and demanded
his surrender, but he fatty refused TO
come out or disarm himself. Instead. he
is said to have leveled his shotgun at the
er he fired, but the officers assert he did.
They at once fired three shots at him, one
of which penetrated his left breast just
above the heart. He placed his gun in a
corner, and exclaiming he was shot.
walked into the street, where he fell and
died Immediately. The result of the
coroner's investigation is not yet reported,
but it is the opinion that the officers will
be exonerated. The trouble first started.
it lis asserted, while Moon was training a
goat to drive. 1t is said he was treating
the animal cruelty. and his young brother
in-law interfered. He assaulted the youth
and when his mother-in-law interfered he
fought her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-23
RUsSIA'S NEW CRUISER.
The varias 10 Have Her speed Trial
on the New England Coast.

PHILADELPHIA. July 22.-The imperial
Russian cruiser variag left Cramps ship
yard at o'clock this morning. en- route for
the New England coast. where her official
speed trial Will be made. The original in
tention was TO leave the shipyard on
Thursday. the 18th. but the intense heat
Of the past week DELAYED coalinz and other
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-23
Troops from India.

HONG-KONG, July 22.-The Second In
dian Brigade has been ordered to remain
here. The British first-class battleship Co
Hath and two Indian transports with troops
have arrived off Hong-Kong.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-23
,ber Account of the TRACED.

Another Account of the Tragedy.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DANVILLE, Ind, July 22.-Merlin Moon
was instantly killed at Cartersburg, to-
day. while resisting arrest. A warrant
had been issued for him charging him with
assault. The constable failed to find him
on Saturday. and Fred Okeley and Tilman
Sparks were deputized to arrest him. Moon
had sent word that he would not be cap
tured alive Okeley and Sparks went to
Moons house this morning. Moon came
to the door with a double -barreled shot
gun. The officers retreated around the
house. Moon said he would kill them. He
came out in the yard with his gun and both
officers fired Moon took a few steps and
died instantly. Okeley and Sparks came
to DanviIle to find the sheriff and coroner.
The latter has commenced an investiga-
ton. Sparks lives in North Indianapolis,
and was visiting in Cartersburg. Moon
was twenty-seven years old, and had a
family. He was of quarrelsome dis
position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-23

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. July "A letter
mailed in Nottingham. England. and ad-
CONTINUED on SECOND FzdE1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-23
PRICE CENTS Ass Rs5tEAy zaS SEs EAsH sG 2g

well-managed gas plant. The mining prop
erty had always been profitable invest
menr. as it had paid for itself, besides hav-
ing made much for the owners"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
District Court.

The following divorce cases have
been disposed of rs indicated:
Margaret Ransom vs.. Joseph Ran
som, divorce granted.
Liza kennard vs.. Tom Kennard
divorce granted.
Marzella Buryman vs.. Mute Bu-
rymnn, divorce granted.
Fred Griffin vs.. Ellen Griffin, di-
vorce granted.
Della Rivers vs.. Alfred Rivers, di-
vorce granted.
Jacob Wallace ". Engenia Wal
lace, divorce granted.
Carrie Hacket W.. George Hack
ct, divorce granted.
Roberta Calhoun vs.. George Cal
houn, divorce granted.
Dan Levy vs.. Lomisa Levy, di-
vOrce granted.
Lizzie Green VS.. Mamon Green, di-
vorce granted.
Manceline Davis vs.. Ben Davis,
divorce granted.
Phil lawson vs.. Hettie Lawson,
divorce granted.
Andrew Adams vs.. Ella Adams,
divorce granted.
Calvin Jones vs.. Lena Jones, d.
vorce granted.
Charles Williams vs.. Annie Will
Hams, divorce granted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
Two speeehs. a, Cleveland.

Cleveland, Oct. i6.-The reception
rendered TO w. y. Bryan in this city
last night was one Of the most brilliant
he has ever received Of his entire tour.
He was compelled to make two speeches
20 satisfy the immense crowd.
Mr.. Bryan during the day invaded
the heart Of President MoKinley's aud
Senator HAnnA's country. Leaving Ak.
ron in the morning, his first stop wss at
Canton. and later In the day he made a
brief speeches at Niles, the president :
native city. At night no spoke here.
Mr.. HAnna's home. The stops at Can
ton and Niles were incidental and the
crowds were small at both places
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
At Rock Prairie.

An all day meeting was held at
Rock Prairie Sunday, "a large crowd
from all parts Of the county being
present. Rev. >. G.. Martin preached
u most excellent sermon In the morn
ing, followed by the ordination of
Mr.. 4. j. Tabor, Jr., and Mr. =. ].
Lee ~ deacons of Rock Prairie Bnp-
tist church. A fine dinner was spread
at noon and the afternoon was spent
Ia singing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
EN- ROUTE TO NEW Yoat
Bryan E.esrtsd To the City by several
KrsmInent Persona.

Utica. n. Y. Oct. i6.-W. J. Bryan
reached Utica early this morningA
route from Cleveland to New York II y
where he made bis first speech in dis
state last night Mr.. Bryan was
accompanied from Cleveland by Mayor
Jones Of Toledo. who will DO with him
during the greater part Of his New York
tour. He was also joined at Cleveland
by Norman L. Mack. Democratic nA,
tional committeeman Of this state
Mr.. Bryan entered his staieroom i'm.
mediately upon returning from the last
of his Cleveland meetings and did no,
emerge until Buffalo was announced.
There were several calls for him by
crowds on way after leaving Cleveland.
but he did not respond TO any Of them.
Mr. Bryan has prepared no speech but
will talk extemporaraneously In all his
meetings there. He expresses gratifca-
ton over the success Of his Ohio meet
ings.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
Murphy's Masquerade.

Bright and lively Is Joe Kings big
Irish farce Comedy, with 70 fun
makers who endeavor to please, and
when such interest is taken a Farce
Comedy Is sure 10 be success.
Many specialties are introduced and
the stage il never left vacant for "a
single moment during the time the
curtain 4 up. II Is certain 10 drive
away the blues and leave the specta-
tor In good humor. IL will be pre-
scented at Grand Opera House ON
Friday night, Oct. 10.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Madison. Wis. Oct. 10. 90 senator
Hanna began bis speechmaking tour "
the northwest yesterday by making six
addresses in Wisconsin. two Of them
OF some length. The principal addresses
Of the day wOre made at waukesha and
Madison. At each Of the above places
Senator Hanna made two addresses.
Short speeches were also made at RA.
cine junction and Racine.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

assembled In TINS CITY % nsten 70 can.
didate for public Office. Governor ROose
welt last night closed his casapaign
in Kentucky and proceeded on his tour
70 Ohio. Il was the tenth speech Gov
Roosevelt made during the day. His
stops included Lexington. Winchester.
Mount Sterling. Horehead. Ashland.
Greenup. South Portsmouth. Vance
burg and Maysville.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Camden. n. J.. Oct. l6.-Democratic
Vice Presidential Candidate Stevenson.
who spent Monday nigh, a. the guest Of
n.Judgo Carlow In Merchantville. N.
j.. left this city early this morning for
New York to participate in the Bryan
demonstration.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Camden, n. j.. Oct. le.-Adlai T..
Stevenson concluded his tour Of south
New Jersey last night by addressing u
large meeting in the courthouse. Five
thousand persons were unable 10 obtain
admittance aud were addressed from a
balcony by local speakers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Hamilton. o.. Oct. l6.-At this place
Governor Roosevelt made his first stop
today ON his tour OF Ohio, speaking
10 n large crowd. The speakers stand
was blocked from the train. The gov.
ernor was escorted by Governor Nash.
Food Commissioner blackburn. l.. q.
LAylin. candidate for secretary Of state.
aud othnrk.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Uvalde. Tex. Oct. 10. "A. N. Jenkins.
the Western Union telegraph operator
at this station, was run over by All
eastbound freight train and was badly
injured. one foot was cut OF at the
ankle. one arm broken aud his head
bruised. lie was in tho act OF deliver.
ing orders 20 conductor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found a suggestion for a conven-
ton Of farmers to be held in Bren-
ham to take steps towards getting
rid of the boil weeyil. The i'm
portance Of this step cannot be
everestimated and the Eagle hopes
Brazos county will be fully repre-
scented at the meeting.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

o. II. 2. Belmont is making an
active campaign for Congress on
the democratic ticket in the thir.
tenth New York district. lie is
an ardent advocate Of W. j. Bryan
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
Two MIlIIon. p..trer.d.

New York, Oct. l6.-The FIRE which
started In Port Limon, Costa Rica. Sat
urday. according to late dispatches. de-
stroyed the entire business section Of the
city and caused property loss Of over
g. OO0 O1a.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
Explosion In . building.

Detroit. Oct. l6.-An explosion 90
Cured here In the building occupied by
Witchell Sons Il Co, and several other
Arms. One man jumped from the up
per window aud was instantly killed.
A number Of others were injured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
Cotton Picker. Going North.

Navasota, Tex. Oct. l6-Between
200 and 500 negroes living in this vicin-
ity left for nortn Texas Monday 20 pick
cotton. They have all caught the fsTer.
although some Of them were offered
better wages than they could get there
10 remain. No induccment would stop
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
Hanna L. uoar.e,

Wauseca, Mimi. Oct. IS. - Hoarse
from the efforts Of Monday. Senator
Hanna began speechmaking in Mime
sofa at an early hour today. The first
stop was at owantonn. MINI, where a
large crowd gathered and gave him a
warm welcome.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
EXCHANGE

nc Miller, st Louis; w II Kirk
sey, + A Glass, George Glass
Hearne; 4 l. Banks, College; G w
Carr, Houston; 4 l. OdOm, Waco;
Mrs 4 Collins and son, Athens; A J
Kupka, w ; Shaw, Chicago; f.
Scott, Kansas City: G. l. Shaiier
Corsicana.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17
Negro Iynchsd.

Macon. Ga, Oct. I6.--A tramp negro,
whose name was unknown. was lynched
at Wellston for Assaulting tho wife Of
Baptist preacher. The woman aud three
small children were alone in the room At
the time.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

The International and Great
Northern surveying corps crossed
the Houston and Texas Central
railway between Millican and
Wellborn Friday, going towards
Navasota. Chief Engineer Tram
mel passed through Navasota by
private conveyance going north
ward to meet this corps, which is
running line from Bryan TO the
above city. The right Of way on
this line Is almost level.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Mrs j NJ Sandidge, 81 Louis; j 4
Heath, Neal: b | Martin, Pankey
j - Carroll, Bryan; J II Pearsons
Wellborn; J ID Magby, Syndicat,
Shows.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Too much emphasis cannot be
placed upon the warning against
planting too much cotton next
year. The cotton market = is now
depressed by the too rapid move
ment Of this years crop, which is
unquestionably short. With a
heavy crop and movement next
year prices will unquestionably
fall 10 the old starvation level.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-10-17

Coyington, Ky, Oct. l6.-Addrossing |
one Of the largest crowds that has ave. ]
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20
New York.
New YORK April II, 1900.

A slightly stronger inquiry for various
kinds of tobacco was felt this week, and
caused many to believe that the tranquil
condition of the market had reached a
turning point. A thorough canvass
shows no general improvement, however,
and the total sales which have been put
through since our last issue indicate
nothing better than that the dull period
in domestic leaf is still holding on.
Sumatra-This branch continues to be
handicapped by the lack of popular
verdict on the new crop. A goodly num-
Der of sample bales arrived today, but
no change can be expected in local con-
ditions until the goods have been sam
pied. And even then the pulse of the
market will be hard to feel, inasmuch as
the second inscription, which took place
today, followed closely on the heels of
the first, and the trade will now show
tendency to hold back until samples of
today's sale can be examined.
Havana-The Havana market is more
active in point of value exchanged than
any other branch of cigar leaf, despite
the scarcity of goods.-Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20
Lancaster.
LANCASTER New ERA, April 10. 1900.

LANCASTER New ERA, April 10, 1900
The home market developed unusual
and unexpected activity during the past
eight days. Both old and new tobacco
changed hands, but more of the former,
of course, than of the latter. The fact
that several moderately packings Of
new were called for is very encouraging
to the holders of 1899 leaf, because of
the general belief that the price paid for
it was rather too much. But dealers
have confidence in the situation and are
willing to take it and run the chances of
doing still better with it later on. The
production of cigars appears also to be
on the increase which is an encouraging
sign, because manufacturers can't turn
out their hundreds of millions without
tobacco to make them up. The produc-
ton of the Ninth District for March was
over 100000 which is the largest out
put since last November, and it will
probably not vary much from those
figures for some time to come. There Isl
encouragement in that fact both for the
cigar manufacturer and leaf dealer.
The sales that have been reported to-
us are as follows: Jacob Mayer, city,
sold 15Ocs; |. H. Weaver sold 300cs and
bought 3O3 from CRUDE & High, of Blue
Ball; M. M. Fry sold 150cs and bought
236 cases; w. S. Bare bought 300 cases;
G. H. Welchans & Co. sold 296 cases; A.
B. Goff of near New Holland sold so
cases; Kramer & Goldberg, city, sold 100
| cases, and HIM. Weaver of East Earl,
sold 200 cases. In all 2, 2,075 cases changed
hands, the largest amount in single
week. for some time past. For the cor
responding week of last year the sales
| were 661 cases.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET
EDGERToN, WIS, April 20, 190t

EDGERToN, WIS.,, April 70, 1900.
The tobacco business, as regards the
movement of the 99 crop, continues un-
interuptedly about as for several weeks
past. The remnants are being taken up
much more closely than for many years
past, with the prospect that the country
will be almost entirely bare before the
packings are made up. One dealer re-
ports he was able to find but three crops
unsold in canvassing three different
townships. Prices remain about as
heretofore reported.
Sales coming to notice since last re-
port are:
John Fuller, Ia at 715&2c.
Ell. Henry, Ia at 7&2c.
A. Montgomery, Ga at Gaze.
B. Hess, IA at 7&2c.
j. M. Sweeney, LA at 515&2c.
j. P. Chandler la at 5&2c.
j. G. Cannon, Ga at 51a&2c.
NJ Cary, "A at 5115&2c.
O. P. Murwln, 5a at SC.
Peter Hart, ga at Gaze.
Geo. Lilly, "a at 5&2c.
J. B. Toynton, IA at 514 &3c.
r. Fl. Peterson, ia at 594&2c.
B. f. Fisher, ga at Gaze.
Vhos. Melee, IA at 5&2c.
| John Schibel, "A at 5&2c.
Information reaches us that P. FL.
| Crahen of Beloit has disposed of 4OOcs
| of his '99 packing, the first sale of any
| Importance made public.
The market for old leaf partakes some
what of the general dullness prevailing
in the east, owing to SO many strikes and
lockouts with the large manufacturers.
G. L. Culton reports moderate sale of
| '9S and Geo. Rumrill a 44cs lot for the
week.
A good many warehouses are still
operating at the packing points, some of
which will continue to handle tobacco
we'll into June.
The growers have commenced to SOW
| their seed beds for another crop and the
return of warm weather gives encourage
naent of an early starting of the plants.
The shipments out of storage reach a
total of II car loads, 825cs, for the week
from this station to all points. Since
Hast report nearly lO00cs of cigar leaf
swere exported from New York.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20

uniform rate is not adopted and the po-
litical power of the New England tobac-
CO growers is not broken.
The only stir during the week was
caused by the reports of the enormous
purchases of Sumatra at the second in
scription by the American buyers. Here
again the u. S. Tobacco Journals fore
cast is verified. If the new Sumatra was
as poor as the reports tried to make it,
in which reports the U. S. Tobacco Jour
nal did not place any credence, the
American buyers would not have secured
5000 bales at one and 1000 bales in two
inscriptions. The truth is that the new
Sumatra seems to be one of the most
serviceable for our market, and it is be-
ing bought at rather reasonable prices.-
Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20
Connecticut Valley.

Occasional selling of crops is noticed
but Oftentimes the prices are not given.
There doesn't seem to be much of an OBJ
| ject in giving the fact that Smith, Jones
or Brown have one or all sold their to-
bacco unless the price obtained is given
| as no one can thus form any adeQuates
opinion of the market prices. The hold
ing back of the price only serves to assist
| the dealer, SO we generally decline to re-
| port such sales, yet we sometimes do
mention them briefly
Most of the packers have finished as
sortig for the season. Only few houses
remain Open A large number of the
packers have facilities for force sweat
ing their crops, and it is claimed that it
is the best way to do the work, as, tor
one reason, that it is practically under
the control of the manager to give a
light or heavy sweat And then it al
lows of an early sale of the product when
the market is bare of the wrappers of the
previous years growth. The trade pa
pers fail to give any of the prices that
light wrappers bring, but are
quick to give the prices which low-grade
dark wrappers sell for.
Our correspondents write as follows:
Amherst: "Most of the tobacco is sold
and preparations for the coming crop
are being made Large quantities of
fertilizers are on hand ready for use. A
large acreage will be set and some new
curing barns will be erected. One of
our local carpenters has contracts for
building 16 large tobacco barns this
season in this and adjoining towns, many
of them large and with all the modern
improvements. Our growers are feeling
confident that prices will rule high"
Southwick: "There is but little of the
'99 crop left in town. Mr.. Griffin has
recently delivered his crop of about 30
cases of assorted leaf at Westfed. This
was sold last fall to be assorted z1c.
There will be small increase in this
town and in the neighboring towns this
year." Putney, VT: "The last crop of
tobacco is practically all sold. Mr. Henry
bought one large crop of very fine and
light-colored leaf at a little less than 15c
as reported. There will be a small in
crease in acreage here and adjoining
towns. Southampton: "Old leaf all
picked up. Preparations for this season
show in increased proportions. Plant
beds are being made" Wethersfeld,
Ct: "Most of the so crop of tobacco is
sold, some three or four lots being cased,
at prices ranging from Il to 19c, though
accordidg to quality. There will prob
ably be about the usual quantity grown
this year. The weather this morning
does not encourage the sowing of to-
bacco beds. '-Cultivator.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20
EVANSVILLE, WIS.,, April 13, 1900.

There is no change in local market con-
ditions. A few sales of 80 are made now
and then, but they are becoming rather
scarce.
A fair trade in old leaf is reported.
Geo. Ell. Rumrill sold 10 cases and L. B.
Carle & Son purchased 50 cases. The
mail order holds good.
Great activity prevails around the
asserting rooms and the packers are
rushing the tobacco into the cases, and
have several weeks work yet ahead of
them.
The cool weather and snow storm of
this week have still farther delayed an
already late spring and seed sowing has
not begun to any extent Farm and
Home.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20
New York.

Sales of Seed Leaf Tobacco reported
for The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter by
J. S. Cans Son, Tobacco Broker, No. 128
Water Street New York, for the week
ending, April 16, 1900:
1OOcs '99 N. E. Hav. forced sweat at 20
to soc.
Toes '9S State Hav at 13 to 15c.
300cs '98 Zimmers at 10 to 13c.
150cs '9S Pen. seedleaf at IL to 114c.
20Ocs '9S Wis. Hav. at II to 13c.
125cs '97 Sundries 611a to 16c.
Total 95Gcs.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-20
NEW YORK, April IA, 1900.

No break in the dulness of the market
Only limited quantities for immediate
wants are being sold. A few boxes OF
force-sweated Connecticut here, few
boxes of old filler leaf there, but no other
OF any amount or size. No inquiry for
any stock for large factories. There is
more active demnad for Havana leaf, but
the Havana importers are handicapped
in their sales by the antics of our Ap-
praiser's Department, which calls up
almost entire imports for appraisement
and keeps them in the Appraisers stores
for weeks and months and keeps the
owners out from effecting any sales. It's
barbarous treatment that our importers
are receiving at the appraisers hands, a
treatment that will last as long as the u.
S. Tobacco Journals proposition for