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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24
WHOLE BLOCK BURNED.


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 23.-The ex-
plosion of gasoline stove in the basement
of the Metropolitan Hotel this afternoon
was followed by a fire which burned that
building and the Hewlett block adjoining,
causing a loss of about 100000. The in
surance amounts to about three-fourths Of
the loss. After two hours hard work by
the firemen the flames were beyond con-
troll, and, fearing the entire block. includ-
ing the Potter building and the Morris Ho-
tel, would be swept away, a telegram was
sent to Montgomery, asking for aid.
An hour later, however the fire was un-
der control, and the request for help from
Montgomery was countermanded. Every
thing Twentieth street from First to
Morris avenue Is a wreck, but strong
fire wall back of the Hewlett building and
the Metropolitan Hotel prevented the fire
from extending any further in that direc-
ton. The Berney Bank removed all its
books. money and fixtures from its build
ing, and a company of militia was called
out to guard the coin and keep back the
crowd A number of the guests in the
Metropolitan narrowly escaped, some hay-
ing to be lowered from their rooms by
means of ropes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

The modern custom of knocking down
national conventions to the highest bidder
must wear out soon. The prices paid in
recent years have been out of all reason.
Some cities have already ceased bidding,
and all will when it is found that the con-
ventions cost more than they are worth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

BOMBAY. Feb. 23.-The Times of India
announces that large Russian cruiser has
arrived at Bandan Abbas. on the Straits of
Ermus, which connects the Persian gulf
with the Arabian sea. The British third
class cruiser Pomone and the British gum
boat Sphinx have proceeded thither.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
Mrs Gait who has been elected president
OF the National Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton, is not a member of the well-known
order of the Concatenated Cats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

Nancy-Dorothy won the euchre prize by
cheating.
Sara-How horrid in her. What was it?
Nancy-Oh, some kind OF an outlandish
poetry book called the "Rubaiyat.'
Sara-Served her right
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

ALDEN, Feb. 23.-Six cases of the plague
and one death have occurred here Drastic
measures have been taken 10 prevent a
spread of the disease. The infected areas
have been isolated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

CINIINNATI, o.. Feb. "a committee
of the Western Vehicle Manufacturers As
sociation to-day arranged with Frank B.
Crawford. of Boston, to charter vessel
for their exhibit at the Paris exposition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

Realistic Music.

ANY new features at the musicale?'
"Oh, yes; Mr.. Brisque sang old Ken
lucky Home with a pistol obligato."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

Montana had been Democratic but three
or four years when Mr.. Clark found 1t nec-
essary to expend $4,000 to purify his
party. 1t never would have been Demo
cratic but for the silver-mine syndicate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24
Reduced Rates TO Clubs.
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House and Fifth Avenue
CHICAGO-Palmer House. p. o. News Co.. PIT
Dearborn street
CINCINNATI. r. Hawley & Co.. ia Vine
street.
LOuISvILLE-C. T. Deering northwest corner
or Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book &C.. 256 Fourth avenue.
ST. LOUIS-Union News Company, Union Depot
WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Willard's Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-The following table.
compiled by Bradstreet. shows the bank clear
ings at the principal cities for the week ended
Feb %. with the percentage OF increase and
decrease. as compared with the corresponding
week last year:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

washington Post.

1t Is not strange that the Hon. Ben Har-
rison was robbed In Paris II Is never safe
for an Indiana man to experiment with q
valet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

HAVRE, Feb. 23-The body Of Thomas
NJ. Atkinson. in a badly decomposed state.
has been found In the Tancarville canal
here The remains have been identifie az
those of a marine of the United States ship
Prairie, who had been missing since Dec.
20 last.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24
Other Fires.

LONDON, Ont, Feb. 23.-The Masonic
Temple was destroyed by fire to-day. Moth
ing remains but the walls. The great
Northwestern telegraph office. Shea s
wholesale liquor store, the office OF the
Northern Life Assurance Company, Parke
e. Purdom, barristers: Roath Bros. & c.
Z. Turner, brokers; F. z. Butler. broker;
Keene Furniture Company. the Grand
Opera House, r. @. Dun & Co., and the
Dominion Loan and Savings Company S
place are all in ruins. The Masonic Tenn
pie was the finest structure in the city.
The loss will be in the neighborhood OF
$780, 900. The fire is said to have originated
on the stage of the opera house. Total
loss $3.50. 900.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Eeb. 2.-Fire broke
out under a counter of the big dry goods
store of l.. D. Newell & Son, Westminster
and Eddy streets, this afternoon and
spread rapidly through the four stories of
the building. Girls in upper stories barely
escaped saving few of their personal eff
fects. Newell & Son estimate their loss on
stock at 100000.
BARABOO, Wis, Feb 23.-Seven business
firms were wiped out by fire at Wonewe
to-day. For a time II seemed probable the
entire village was doomed. Loss, $50, 600
The origin of the fire Is unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24

Jones-Brown expects to make big money
on his patent.
Jenkins-What patent?
Jones-why. he has invented blue glass
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-24
MISUNDERSTANDING Woman.

goggles for policemen. so nobdy can see
them when they wink.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
NEW LINE
Milwaukee Street Railway Company
Make Arrangements to Shorten
Their Route to Kenosha.
TO SEEK A FRANCHISE AGAIN
Company Proves not to Be Buyer for
the Haynes clausen Ordinance, and No
other Purchasers Are in Sight.

General Manager John l. Beggs re-
turned to Milwaukee yesterday from
the East, where he has been in consul
tation with the directors of the Mil
waukee street railway system and he
comes back full of new ideas for the
improvement of the property of the
company in Milwaukee and other parts
of Wisconsin. One thing is certain,
and that is that the Milwaukee COM
pany will not build around Kenosha.
To show that this is a fact and that the
company are spending not little on
Kenosha as a terminus General Man
ager Beggs announced yesterday that
the company would at once begin to
make plans for the construction of
shorter route to Kenosha. It is the
plan of the company to relay their
tracks in such manner that great
saving will be made in the run between
Milwaukee and Kenosha. The COM
pany have also dissipated the idea that
an attempt will be made to build around
this city.
During the supposed success of the
Haynes-C1ausen ordinance the COM
pany put up great bluff in regard to
plans to build around the city, but now
that the Haynes-C1ausen measure is
practically dead it is stated that the
Milwaukee company will again make
an effort to get a franchise through
the city. The company is beginning
at the right time of the year, and they
hope to have the ordinance presented
and regularly passed by the Council
during the winter, in order that they
may start work in the spring.
It is stated that the Haynes-C1ausen
ordinance was offered to the Milwau-
kee company, but that they refused to
become a purchaser. The statement
was made this morning that the ordi-
nance was passed with the idea of a
sale to the Milwaukee company, and
when they refused to buy the Chicago
men had no further hopes of custo-
mer, with the route laid out as it is at
present. To the purchasing world, in
| the street railway line, the route is not
favorite one, as with the sale of the
ordinance comes the hard task of
making some deal with the Milwaukee
company for the use of the tracks.
The company has stated their terms
to the city many times, and these
terms as stated would not allow any
road to be built on a paying basis,
which granted such concessions to the
city as the recent ordinance grants.
Renewed activity in the railway
fight is expected at any time, now that
the Mayor has returned, and the Chi
cago company is practically out of the
| field. .-.s---...~ ---~~
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
FOR GALVESTON SUFFERERS

The ladies' of the w. r. G. of Keno
Kenosha wish to express their heart
felt thanks to the public for the
the hearty way in which they in every
respect met the good cause of our
work. They helped us both in dona-
tons, contri bution on the program and
by attending the sociab1e to that ex-
tent that Simmons hall contained
over 500 people that evening.
1t is a pleasure for us to acknowledge
that we are able to turn over $84 to the
Galveston sufferers. 1t is very en-
for the nembers of the
corps to receive such recognition from
the public and to get compliments, as
we did not>1ong ago, when one of our
most prominent citizens remarked that
Kenosha was proud of her w. r. c.
and that it is the most honorable
organization ever in existence. The
press are particularly appreciated for
the accommodation always shown by
inserting one piece after the other
without charge. FL
We will givean other seciab1e Satur-
day evening, Oct. %, in Simmons hall,
for the benefit of a soldiers family in
this city, and ask the people to attend.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. JOHN ENGELHARDT, Pres.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
A SPLENDID COURSE,
Management of the Y. M. C. A. Enter.
tainment Course Announces the
Attractions Secured.
FIVE GOOD ENTERTAINMENTS
Tickets for the Course are Being Solicited
and it Prom ses to be the Most Sue
cessful Ever Given in Kenosha.

The contract for the Star Entertain
ment Course of the Kenosha Y. NJ. c. A.
was closed Saturday and the talent en-
gagged for five separate programs. The
following is list of the attractions
with the date of each entertainment:
Dec. 18-Juniata Glee Club, grand
concert.
Jan. 22-A1exander Picture
Play, "a Capital Courtship.'
Feb. 2-Roya1 Tyro1ean Concert
Troupe.
March 6-Rogers-Gri1ley Co., Re-
cita1.
March % Katharine Ridgeway Con-
cert Co.
The course selected should prove de-
cided1y popular. 1t is not Lecture
Course" but an Entertainment Course,
as there is not single lecture on the
program. The Course opens up with
the Juanita G1ee Club, of Chicago, one
of the most talented and popular Ia
dies concert companies obtainab1e.
This is followed by Alexander Black
in his celebrated "Picture Play" en-
titled, "The Capitol Courtship," a
feature that is entirely new to Keno
sha. A 'Picture Play" has been called
an authors reading, illustrated, in pic
lures. It is a story illustrated from
real life, with living people and real
backgrounds of city, country, seaside,
ETC.; is presented with an improved
form of stereopticon on white sheet,
Mr.. Black telling the story and giving
the vocal impersonations of the char
acters in the dark. The pictures dis
solve rapidly and approximate. the eff
fects of real life, introducing many
original and beautiful pictorial effects.
The Royal Tyro1ean Concert Troupe
is the greatest Lyceum attraction of
the year, consisting of ten artists from
London and Hamburg, who, dressed in
national costumes, present most novel
musical effects on instruments unheard
of in America, imitation of Alpine
hunting, echo songs, jodelling, play
ing on glasses, etc.
The Rogers-Grilly Company consists
of VonVeachton Rogers, the eminent
harpist, and Chas. 7. Gri11y, the Bos-
ton humoist, impersonator and dialect
reader. Messrs. Rogers and GRIZZLY
present representation with harp &C
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
APPRECIATIVE RECOGNITION
Miss Lily Runals Given a Neat Token of
Appreciation at Park Ave. Church.

Miss Runa1s was given neat token
of the cordial appreciation of the Park
Ave. congregation Sunday evening at
the close of the regular service. She
had sung by special request of NUM-
Der of people, Beautiful Reckoning
Hands, and also, 1T Matters Not
Where Was Born" both pieces yield
ing to the power of her marvellous ex-
preston, but the latter especially ex-
hibiting Miss Runa1s peculiar talent
of recitative singing and delicate
shades of voice co1oring. The audi
ence was moved as it has been SO often
before by the power of her soul stir
ring music.
At the close of the service, in a few
fitting words Mr.. Nay1or referred to
the debt the church owed Miss Runa1s
for those who had been inspired to
larger and higher life by her singing
while so1oist with them, and in the
name of the congregation presented
her with bouquet of white and pink
roses. The audience arose en- masse
and gave the Chautauqua salute of
waving handkerchief until the church
looked like shifting snow drift, and
with a hearty singing of "God beWith
You Till We Meet Again." babe good
bye to Kenosha's favorite singer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Entertain nent for Galveston Sufferers
Draws a Large Crowd TO Simmons Hall.

Entertain nent for Galveston sufferers
Draws a Large Crowd to Simmons Hall.
One of the most successful and en-
ioyab1e' events of the autumn social
season as the social and dinner given
on Saturday night at Simmons hall
blythe Women's Relief Corps. The lad
les of tl1isNsociety are always willing to
help the needy, and it was not surpris-
ing that hey should arrange a social
for the benefit of the sufferers at Gal
weston.
The hall was crowded during the
entire evening and the tables, loaded
down with the delicacies of the season
were popular. After supper was over
pleasant hour was given to literary
and musical program, which was
rendered as follows:
Piano Solo,. Miss Amy Corey
Vocal Solo. -. ........+.........M Mrs. Compton
Whistling So1o...... Mr.. Charles Yanney
A Lesson in Acting .....................---.-
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mcintyre
All the numbers on the program
were we'll rendered, but the work of
Mr.. Yanney, who is a whistler without
compare, was especially pleasing to the
large audience and he was forced to
respond to number of encores.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mcintyre, the
we11-known vaudeville stars, also gave
loyal help in the program by the rem
dition of little dramatic skit entitled
ga Lesson in Acting.
After the program was over the floor
was cleared and the evening was spent
in dancing. The entertainment netted
quite, a sum of money, and all of il
will be sent to the relief fund at Gal
weston for the special benefit of the
suffering soldiers and their families.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
A NARROW ESCAPE.
August Nelson Struck by a Northwestern
Train at the Middle street Crossing.

August Nelson, aged Al years, resid-
ing on Middle street, had a narrow
escape from instant death under the
wheels of Northwestern train Mon
day evening.
Nelson had been walking towards
his home and as he approached the
tracks the gates were down. Being in
hurry TO get home, Nelson crawled
under the gates and as soon as the
south-bound train passed he made
leap to cross the parallel track, not
noticing train coming from the other
direction. The train struck the man
in the side and he was hurled from the
track, striking with great force on the
! other track. He was picked up in a
stunned condition by the gateman and
with the assistance of bystanders he
was carried to his home.
DR.. Farr was called to attend him.
An examination revealed the fact that
the man was terribly bruised. The
crest of the pe1vis bone had been
broken and entire body was badly
bruised. Slight internal injuries were
also noted. DR.. Farr reports that
! Nelson is resting easy this morning
and the chances for his recovery are
very favora BILE.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
HAD A HOUSE WARMING.
Members of the Swedish Lutheran Church
Give Rev and Mrs. Stark a Surprise.


Rev. G. K. Stark, the popular pastor
Of. the Swedish Lutheran church and
wife, were given a very pleasant sur
prise patty on last Saturday evening
by the members of the church. Just
lately Rev. Stark had moved his family
into the new parsonage on Third
street and the friends dropped in for a
house warming. Nearly every member
of the church was present and they
came with their hands filled with good
things to make the evening more
pleasant. In the early part of the eve
ming music and conversation made the
hours pass all to fast and later on Axel
Langren, on behalf of the congrega-
ton, presented Mr.. Stark with purse
of gold as a token Of the' affection,
in which he is held by the members of
the church.
In presenting the purse Mr.. Lam
gren said that it was the hope of the
people of the church that Mr.. Stark
would remain as their pastor until his
son should be old enough to become his
successor.
Mr.. Stark made few remarks IN
accepting the present, after which
refreshments were served by the
Ladies' Aid Society of the church.
The evening proved very enjoyable
one.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11

compa niment with striking effect, and
are very highly spoken of.
The closing number will be the
Katharine Ridgeway company, one of
the most attractive concert companies
to be had. The Ridgeway company
consists of Katharine Ridgeway,
reader; Viola c. Waterhouse, soprano;
u. S. Ken, bass, and Frand c. Bush,
pianist. Miss Ridgeway will make
decided hit.
All entertainments will be given at
the Rhode opera house. Course tickets
will sell at S1.O0, and will be placed on
sale month before the opening pro-
gram.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
NO COMBINATION.
VIM. q. Baker, General Manager of the
PostaluTelegraph, Denies Rumors.

We have received the following letter
from therPosta1 Telegraph Co.:
New York, Oct. Ito Our Patrons:
Persistent rumors are in circulation
regarding pending combination of
the neutrality-suspicious. company,
Commercial Gable company, Western
Union Telegraph company, and Am
erican Be11sTe1ephone company with
the Telephone. Telegraph and Gable
company of America.
The officers of the Postal Telegraph
c, Die company and of the Commercial
Gable company deny emphatica1ly that
either company is contemplating any
such com bination and state that the
control of the Postal Telegraph
company and of the Commercial Gable
company is not for sale. Very respect
fully, VIM. H. BAKER,
Vice-Prest. and Gen1. Manager
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
THE BROWNING CLUB.
Teachers Club Holds an Interesting Meet
ing at the Home of Miss Adamson.

The Browning Club, formerly the
Teachers History Club, met Monday
evening at the home of Miss Sara Ad-
amson. twas decided to change the
name of the Club to the Browning
Club. Miss Barber read a paper on the
life of Robert Browning, followed by
Mr.. Dickie with paper dealing with
the important facts in the life of E1iz-
abeth Barrett Browning.
These papers were followed by the
reading of "By His Fireside,'' one of
Mr.. Browning's shorter poems.
After this came a social hour. Re-
freshments were served and it was de-
cided that the Club would meet here
after on alternate Monday evenings.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11

Alum is rsed in many baking powders because it makes
them ch ap. 1t costs less than two cents pound.
Alum is corrosive poison Think of feeding it to chill
dren Yet the manufacturers of weknown alum
powders are actually denying that their goods contain it,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11
TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS.

The Wisconsin Telephone Co., re-
ports net gain of 284 subscribers in
September, making total number of
1872 subscribers on Sept. 3d. The
Erie Telephone System, which includes
this company, reports a net gain of
1922 subscribers in September, making
a total number of 134, $40 subscribers
of this system on September thirtieth.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11

Three pistol shots and a woman rum
ming out of an alley is the sensation
reported from the West side last night.
An effort has been made to get some
details of the affair, but it seems that
it was simply some of the foreign resi-
dents enjoying little target practice,
as no complaints have been made to
the police.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-10-11

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-03-18
7 V v ..
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 pany, Pine Bluff, Ark.
 Gentlemen-Being a large investor in the Bonds of your company. ten of which were redeemed today in actual cash according to your print ed table of redemption values. lean speak from experience when I say that your system is perfect and cannot fail to bring profitable results to investors. Your check of $10S in payment of the ten Bonds matured is herein wledged. And the prompt redemption of same. con- vinces me that the way in which you conduct business is not only strictly to the point, but that I. lave invested to advantage as well.
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tionable assurance of its continued success. Very truly yours,
 T. NJ PHILLIPS.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT,

Pine Bluff Lodge NJ. 3f Ancient Order of United Workmen.
 Whereas, it has pleased our all- wise Ruler to call from our midst Mir. John c. Langforord, our most worthy member and friend of this fraternal order; therefore.
 Be it resolved, that eaca and every member of this lodge extend their heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved wife and children and brothers, and bid them seek consolation for their irreparable loss through Him W ho does all for our own good,
 Be it resolved. that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the be- reaved family and elso cony be sent to the AncIent Order of United Workmen's Guide for publication. Be it resolved, that these resolu- tions also be read at the next meet ing of Lodge No 3G, and his memory be held in reverence and honor aud inspire Us To noble action.
 l. REINBERGER,
 E. W. NoRDMAN,
 Committee.
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Yours very truly,
 A. NJ. FINDEEYY.

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UNSOLICITED LETTERS
Bondholders In the Guaranty Bond ( Investment Co

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 Yours very truly,
 A. NJ. FINDLEY.