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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

WASHINGTON. May 3.-The President
to-day sent the following telegram to the
Governor of Utah: II desire to express
my intense sorrow upon learning of the
terrible calamity which has occurred at
Schofield. and my deep sympathy with the
wives. children and friends of the unforta-
nate victims of the explosion"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

ir pay. Two employers have promised
the new scale. and the men hope for sue
cess
Four hundred box makers and helpers
in seven factories in Bay City. Mich. went
wages of from 10 TO Is per cent, which
the manufacturers decline to grant.
The strike of union plumbers, which has
been in progress at Cleveland for several
weeks past. has been settled. A compro-
mise was reached yesterday whereby they
return 10 work at 3.25 for eight hours
work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

BERLIN, May 3.-Ambassador White
said to correspondent of the Associated
Press to-day: while theresare some fea-
lures OF the meat inspection bill In the
compromise form which might prove
troublesome should the measure become
law. / consider that on the whole IL Is a
decided Improvement on the original form
OF the bill especially in being more elastic
and because its application may be made
to meet to some extent the needs OF conn
merce."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
NETHERSOLE ASKS DAMAGES.
Sues a Preacher for s2O,OOO Because
He Called Her n Lewd Woman.

WASHINGTON, May Suit has been
filed in the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia by Olga Nethersole. the
actress, for $4,000 damages against Rev.
Thomas c. Easton. pastor of the Easton
Presbyterian Church in this city. The at
torneys for Miss Nethersole allege that
Dr. Easton in a sermon preached April
last characterized Miss Nethersole as a
1eWG woman "
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
Mrs. winsiow'. soothing syru,

Has been used over nifty years by millions OF
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whether arising from teething or other causes
For sale by druggists In every part OF the world
BE sure and ask for Mrs winsiows Soothing
Syrup. * cents bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

NEW YORK, May s.-The World will to-
morrow say: twenty-five thousand men
employed by the Standard Oil Company all
over the country have had their wages
raised 10 per cent -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

LONDON, May 4.--The Copenhagen core
respondent of the Times says: The prof.
ect of selling the Danish West Indies to
the United States has been abandoned.
There is strong opposition 10 the idea and
the King himself is against IL"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

Rapid consumption is often the penalty OF
trifing with severe cough but such q
catastrophe can occur IL Haies Honey OF Hore-
hound and Tar In taken before the dsorganiza-
ton Of the lungs has commenced. Take time
by the foreiock and you are safe. Sold By drug
gistz-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

to reprfmand and the forfeiture OF $50 of
his pay; First Lieutenant P H Devine,
orty seventh Infantry. tried for violating
the regulations and acquitted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
CAMPBELL, WILD 6 co.
2O5 Stevenson Building

PhSsiOian,$ Outfits.
Emergency Satchels Medicine Cases, In
strument Sets, Operating Gowns and Cush-
ions, Physicians PocKet Knives. with
Spatula, and all other suitable articles.
Bath Cabinets.
VIM. IL. ARMSTRONG & CO..
- Surgical Instrument Makers
222 & 90 South Meridian ST.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
BONDS

WE OFFER
$4,000 u. s. Government, coupon IS.
$500 Lawrence County, Ind, IS.
Belt X. r. Preferred Stock.
Belt K. X. Common Stock.
indianapolis Fire Ins. Co. Stock.
Price and particulars upon application.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
GOOD BEEF HERE.
People Do Not Have to Go to Chicago
to Get First-Ciass Meat.

There are now three large establishments
in Indianapolis killing beef cattle of as fine
stock as were ever killed for the Chicago
market or exported. A few years ago 500
to 500 head OF cattle were killed in Indian
apolis week. Now 700 to 1000 head a day
is the average. Butchers can go to any of
these packing houses and select the choicest
meats and as good as was ever placed on
a market. Some do this, and buy the best,
while others purchase an inferior quality
because it is cheaper and retail it at the
same price as the butcher who buys the
best. A local butcher who handles good
beef said the other day: ''If men and
women who purchase their meats will give
this matter little investigation they can
find where good, well-fattened beef is sold
and Will no longer have occasion to COM
plain OF the quality of their meats We
have beef here good as is offered on any
market, East of West, and an investigation
will disprove the common remark that all
the good beef is shipped East on refrig-
Grated cars"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
THE OPENING OF COURT
SUPERIOR TERN WILL BE POST
PONED FOR TWO WEEKS.
The Circuit Court May Convene Sooner
complaint Charging AIienn-
ton of wife's Affections.

Tomorrow the September term of court
will convene, but it will Immediately adj
jolIrn for another two weeks. Judge Car
of the Superior Court, decided upon this
plan when court adjourned for the summer
vacation The regular June term was held
two weeks longer than was intended, all
the judges being so crowded with cases
that they wished to dispose of without car
ryfng them over till September. These two
weeks legitimately belong to the judges,
and they will take them the first two weeks
of this month. An inconvenience hereto
fore experienced when court begins so early
in the month was the absence of attorneys.
Many do not return until the latter part
of the month. and cases coming up without
attorneys TO represent them had to be set
for hearing at future dates. Even then it
vas uncertain, and the courts were greatly
nampered. besides having work piled upon
them when other cases should be tried.
BY holding the term of court off two
weeks longer than usual it is thought by
the judges and attorneys that when it
starts things will go off more satisfactorily.
Before court adjourned an attempt was
made by each judge to clean up as many
old cases as possible. and more were dis
posed of than usual at the ending of court,
but, notwiths.and this fact, the Septem-
Der term will begin with a heavy docket,
and there are enough suits pending to keep
a busy grind until next vacation.
Judge Allen, of the Circuit Court, in
tended to continue court when it convened
tomorrow. Yesterday he went TO the
courthouse to see If everything was ready.
and found number of plumbers and cleo
tricians working in his room. This caused
him TO change his mind, as he said he
could not compete with plumber on the
bench Should the work be finished court
will 60 on in his room tomorrow; other
wise IL will be continued until the repair
ing is done. All the judges were disturbed
before the summer adjournment in this
manner, and none of them care to have the
experience repeated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
RECRUITING THE ARMY
now MEASUREMENTS ARE TAKEN
OF MEN WHO ENLIST.
Something About the Process That Is
Employed at the Local Re-
cruitfng Station.

The Bertillon system of measurements
for the Identification of criminals used in
cities and Safe prisons is considered su-
perior to all others by the public, but the
process of examining recruits for the
regular army has turned out TO be about
as efficient The system of measuring men
for the army differs from the Bertillon in
that q common tape is used instead of
specially arranged devices No photographs
are taken but description card" answers
the purpose remarkably well.
First, a recruit is measured as a tailor
would were he preparing TO fit suit
of clothes. These measurements are re-
corded and then follows a minute descrip-
ton of the recruit, telling the color OF
eyes, hair, complexion general stature and
references TO any and all peculiar mark
ings. Then the description card is brought
into use. This card has two pictures out
lining the human form. The closest meas
urements are then taken of various parts
of the body, principally those parts
that are not subject to change or disar-
rangement through advancement and wear
and tear of years, and marked on the dia-
gram. Any flaw of the body, scar, mark
ing of the skin or abnormal formation OF
the flesh is likewise recorded. When the
card is complete it is forwarded to the War
Department with the written description,
where it is filed away.
An Illustration of the accuracy with
which these cards and measurements are
taken was illustrated the other day at the
local recruiting station. Andrew f. Doug
las, of this city, enlisted and was sent to
the recruiting rendezvous at Columbus, o.
He said he had never been in the army and
passed the required examination besides
presenting the necessary recommendations
rs to character. Yesterday Douglass card
was received at the recruiting station ac-
companied by duplicate and a letter from
the War Department saying he had been
dishonorably discharged from the army
The card showed that his first enlistment
was Jan. 8, 1881, and the notes said he was
dishonorably discharged in 1892. The first
card had been filed away at Washington
and a comparison of the two showed not
the slightest variance in measurements
and description.
A recruit is not done when he passes the
examination at the local recruiting station
sworn in and forwarded to a rendezvous OF
post. AS soon as his card and description
are sent to Washington, the files are gone
over and IL similar name is found or the
leading descriptions tally with anything
on record the case is investigated. This
often results in the discovery of men who
enlisted under circumstances similar rc
Douglas, and frequently men are found
cut. even if they enlist under different
names.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

Chairman William L. Elder. of the Board
of Managers of the Indiana Society of
Sons of the Revolution. has appointed the
following committees to make preparations
for the annual meeting of the society in
October:
Committee on parlors, banquet and deco
rations: Capt James S. Loves, Jesse Clai-
borne Harrington
Committee on speakers and subjects for
addresses: William Allen Wood Rev. Allen
b. Phlputt. John W. Minor. N
AT the last meeting OF the BOARD D. NJ.
Parry was elected TO membership. The
handsome new certificates or membership
of the society are now being sent TO the
nernherS-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

ganfze ar auxiliary committee of six wom-
en- to assist Mrs. Travis in arranging ior
the social side" OF the floral display Inc
decorated vehicles will be in line on WASH
ington street. No vehicle which has not
been accepted by Mrs. Travis will be al
lowed In the parade. and there Will be,
will stand on the same basis. Competition
VIII grow out OF rivalry to show the
nnest vehicle, or the most elaborate dec
crations. Mrs. Travis will push this work
who will instruct all women who will call
at the English Hotel. Already ii Is an
nounced that some of the fashiona able
cost from 5000 to 5000 each. II. 4.
Hearsey Is chairman OF the committee IN
charge of the work Mrs. Travis says she
has never in her experience at many fash
ionable resorts seen a floral display fall
ure, If the society leaders took hand.
j. T.; Quigley. chairman OF the committee
on public comfort. has been assured of all
the extra policemen he will need. He Will
have an Information bureau and relief
corps during carnival week. A police sur
geon and the superintendent OF the City
Dispensary will conduct the relief corps,
and people who may be taken i'll will be
promptly cared for without charge.
week, will be full of ''all sorts and every
body can do a turn ]. F. Quigley heads
committee of good fellows" who will
days sport. There will be several unique
attractions. The Aquatic Club will par
tIcipate.
The Illuminating and decorations for the
Magic Circle and the soldiers monument
have been agreed on and are on a scale
much greater than ever before seen in this
city,
F. j. Scholz, chairman OF the finance
committee, reports that money is coming in
at very satisfactory rate. The commit
tees that have been canvassing for SUBJ
scriptions to the $4,000 fund report that
they have covered about one-fourth of the
field and have every confidence OF getting
all the money needed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
INTEREST rs LIVELY.
Light Artillery Members Looking
Forward to st. Louis Contest.

Members OF the Indianapolis Light Artil-
lery are keeping up lively interest in the
prize drill 10 be given at st. Louis the first
week in October. There will be two sec
tons entered by the Indianapolis Light Ar
tillery 10 compete for the prizes offered.
One of these sections will be composed al
most entirely of the famous drill team os
former years The second section will be
made up Of members picked from the pres
ent organization. who have been drilling
twice week for the last few weeks As
the old Rodman muZZle-loading gun is to
be used in this drill. much hard work is
necessary to get the two sections In shape
in the short time left for preparation Cap
tain Curtis will command the first section
and Lieutenant Gallon will have charge of
the second section.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Charity Boards Gold Medal.

Prof Amos W. Butler, secretary of the
Board of State Charities. yesterday re-
ceived a letter from W. H Toiman, secre-
tary of the American Sociological Society,
who is a member of the international jury
OF awards at the Paris exposition, convey
ing information that the jury has awarded
the Indiana Board of State Charities gold
medal in recognition OF the value of It's
work Mr.. Tolman also stated that the
French secretary. meaning. doubtless the
secretary OF the exposition. desires a brief
statement of the origin of the work OF the
Indiana board for the purpose of having
the same printed in permanent form in the
official records OF the exposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
CUPID WAS IN DISTRESS
THEY CEASE BUSINESS TOO EARLY
FOR HIM At THE CLERKS Office.
one Young Man Sent Home to Get His
Mothers Consent to His
Marriage.

1t was very busy time in the marriage
license department Of the county clerks OF
flee a half hour before closing yesterday
afternoon The office closes an hour ear
lier on Saturday, and some of the appli-
cants were tardy. John NJ. Dellmore was
one of this number. His name had been
written on the record and he was eagerly
watching Clerk Fate's. pen glide over
the paper. He was asked his age and no
sooner was the reply out of his mouth than
the pen stopped Dellemore said he was
twenty years old, and for a time the allur-
ing illusion of matrimonial career went
glimmering. He regained hope, however.
when told that the matter of year could
be bridged over by written consent from
parent or guardian.
The young man said his mother was will
ing that he should marry and Immediately
set out TO get the necessary documents. 1t
was but a short time before the closing
hour and he lost no time in getting his
mother to write out her approval and re-
turn to the Office. He came back with his
intended bride, just as the outer doors Oh
the office had closed. coming in an entrance
left for employees, who work overtime, to
set out. His bride was Mary Seyfried and
by the fast falling light, both smilingly
watched Clerk Fate fill out the blank that
had been started an hour before.
George w. Earl and Cleveland Otie Stew
enson were another couple that came post
haste, but were disappointed. This young
lady was but fifteen. and although her
father said he was willing she should mar
~, license could not be granted. He said
he knew his daughter ought not to marry
and told her so, but she seemed to want to
and he said he thought she might as we'll
since she had set her head that way.
Crowding in at the last moment came
still another who wanted to get married.
He was alone and had a hungry matri-
monial look. All the clerks but Mr.. Fate
had gone. The applicant did not state
his name, but hastily said all arrangements
had been made for the marriage. He was
told he would have to get some one to
swear to an affidavit or bring his prospec-
tive wife. There was not time TO do either
and he gloomily turned away, saying he
could not get the license Monday, as he
had to go TO work before the Office opened.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
10 EAST WASHINGTON STREET.
Mr.. Norton VIII Preach To-Day.

Rev. +. e. Norton. the new pastor OF the
Downey-avsnue Christian Church, arrived
iE Irvingten last week and will preach his
FIRST regular sermon this morning at the
church. Mr. Norton. with his family, are
making their home with DR.. y. r. Benton.
on Powney avenue Mr. Norton was chosen
as successor 10 Rev. E p. Wise, who re-
signed early In the spring TO take charge
of the Christian Church at Somerset, Pa.
Mr.. Norton came from Niagara. y. T.,
where for six years he was pastor OF the
Nfagara-avenue Christian Church For
merly he was pastor Of the Christian
Church at Buffalo. 10 which church Burris
A. Jenkins former president OF the Univer-
slty Of Indianapolis. has been called Mr..
Norton Is a graduate OF Hiram College
Ohio. and has studied several years at
Yale
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
FELL FROM A CAR.
Albert Rush Met an Accident i'm Try
ing to AIight.

Albert Rush, living at No. 122S Calhoun
street, was taken to the City Dispensary
last night, where a cash in his head re-
ceived by falling from a Shelby-street car
was sewed up by DR.. McGaughey. Rush.
after the fall was unconscious for some
minutes. He was carried into drug store
at Iowa and Shelby streets and revived.
after which he was sent to the Dispensary.
Rush claimed he signaled the conductor to
stop at the crossing and he did not do so.
Rush then jumped from the car. falling
and striking his head on cobblestones.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

Letters and papers were received at the
adjutant generals Office yesterday from
friends of Capt. Orison P. Lee, of this
city. who was drowned in service in the
Island of Luzon. The papers were sent to
Mrs. Lee his widow. The papers, which
were found after Captain Lees death,
show that he intended making application
for a commission in the regular service
and had obtained recommendations from
officers under whose command he had
served. The letters and papers were for
warded by Capt. S. Z. Smiley, of the Fiji
teenth United States Infantry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

The house at APO Centennial street,
owned by Harry Ferris, and oc-
cupied by Mrs. Mary Walters. burned early
yesterday morning. The fire is thought
10 have started from defective fiue. There
was no fire in the house during the night
and 1t was thought the fire had been smol-
dering in the f1ue after the supper hour.
The family was awakened by the flames
after the rear part of the house had burned
The loss was estimated at $1,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Laxen Complains of Mcguire.

Frederick Laxen brought suit against
Thomas Mcguire yesterday for 5000 dam
ages, alleging that Mcguire alienated his
wife's affections. He asserts that for the
last fourteen years Mcguire has been at
tentive to his wife, gradually winning her
away. He says that a mortgage OF $3.50 on
their home was paid off by Mcguire last
April, and he had the papers made over to
himself He says he was compelled TO
leave his wife Aug. 10, and that two days
later she brought suit for divorce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
shortridge High school.

During the week beginning Monfay. Sept.
3. the principal OF the shortridEe High
School. at Pennsylvania and Michigan
streets will be In hts Office every lay from
70 p. m. for consultation with those
who may desire 10 arrange for wotk I'm the
school. An examination for entrance and
FOR advanced credits viii be held iSext FRI
day, Sept. Z, beginning al $50 a. at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

All counties in the state but Marion. Del
aware. Fulton, Hendricks. Lawrence. Nor
gan and Pulaski have reported to the aud
itor Of state the total amount of their re-
spective assessments OF property. The fig
ures show a general increase. except in
ten counties. The report also shows a large
increase in the amount of mortgage ex-
emptions taken by taxpayers OF the
eighty-five counties reported only fourteen
show a decrease in the amount OF exemp-
tons. The abstract Of the assessment OF
personal rroperfv shows a similar increase
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
BIG FLORAL PARADE.
VIII BE n Prominent Feature of the
October Carnival.

Mrs II. Mccall Travis. who has been
engaged at salary of more than $50 a
week to direct the floral parade during the
carnival in this city in October, arrived
at the English Hotel yesterday. and viii
Immediately begin preparations for the big
display The Fail Festivities Society has
authorized Miss Emma Mckenzie to or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Com
pany, which began business Sept I. 1899.
has succeeded IN obtaining over $4,000 In
premiums. and the losses have been less
than $4,000 This Is a very satisfactory
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
PatroIman shine Acquitted.

trolman Shine was acquitted of charge of
assault and battery en- James Marshall
Shine arrested Marshall and in doing so
was obliged to use force. Marshall was
fined in Police Court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

John @. Campbell, one of the most popu-
lar young men that ever stood behind a
desk in Indianapolis hotels, has accepted
the position of room clerk at the Denison.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
PENNSYLVANIA LINES.
Last of the Popular Michigan Excur.

Petoskey and Traverse City $40. and
Mackinac island ST. round trip. Return
limit thirty days. See agents or address
w. w. RICHARDSON, d. P. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
$11.OO-Mackinac Island-$11 90.
S1O.OO-Mackinaw City-S1O.OO.
Via c., HI. & ID. and Michigan
Central, Tuesday, Sept. 18th.

Tickets good thirty days. with privilege
of returning via D. & G. steamers. For
details call On ticket agents or
r. P. ALGEO, D. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless O
$4,000 to $4,000

VIII just now buy nice diamond ring or stud
We make diamonds specially J. p. MULLAL-
IY, jewe.er, IS Monument Place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Sale Opens Tuesday Morning
We are Closed Labor Day

Our 5000 Watch is the greatest bar
gain ever offered. Its almost like selling
a $40 gold piece for $3.50. You can't buy
them elsewhere at the price. Others will
charge You from $50 to SIS. Look around,
and you will find we do not exaggerate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

Ostrich tips made into long plumes; featha,
boas recurled: ladies' felt hats cleaned
FABLES. 20 South Illinois street.