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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03
A BLOW FROM THE BIG LEAGUE.
Providence Induced to BncI< Out of
the American Association.


NEW YORK, Feb. Another move
was made today at the instance of the
National League msgnates which is cal
culated to deal final blow at the new
American Association. Having succeeded
in frightening off proposed hackers of the
new Philadelphia club. the League men
decided that Providence was the next place
10 take in hand. The owners of the Prov
idence Eastern League attended the Asso-
citation meeting in Philadelphia and open
ly stated that they would join the move
ment when the Philadelphia end was fixed
up. They said that they would have sign
ed the agreement to post $3.50 IL 1t had
not been for their membership in the
Eastern League. President p. T. Powers.
of the Eastern League, concluded today
TO find out the exact status of the Provi
dence club and tonight he received this
telegram:
I'VE deny all reports that Providence is
TO join the Association. Never were in it
further than TO consider plans submitted
by the promoters. Never engaged in move
ment. Directors today formally voted that
the Providence club should give no further
consideration to the association"
This despatch-was signed by Frank Me
Kenna, the president of the club. and
means that the Association has now only
two cities ready to go on in the East, Bos
ton and Baltimore. The League men are
satisfied that it will be impossible. for the
Association promoters to go on with such
clubs and that with few further moves
the whole scheme will be knocked sky
high. If the Association men declare
everything of McGraw and Robinson will
probably make terms of peace with Han
Ion and Won der Horst. in which event
League circuit committee will resume its
labors and the League itself will call a
meeting to ratify the eight-club circuit
already prepared.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03

the main road without the District and TO
build this branch road down Rock Greek
Valley to Water Street, and thence to a
point on X Street, at the corner Of Twenty
sixth. To erect a branch of the Pennsyi-
vania Railroad, extending from the mouth
of the tunnel, north Of the navy yard, to
the river bank. thence along the bank TO
Twenty sixth Street, and finally 10 X
Street. AT this point to erect union sta
ton for passenger and freight purposes of
both companies. Mr. Boteler spoke o. the
great advantage to the community at large
such a system would be, and how 1t woIld
also benefit the companies.
H. B. LOCKER suggested that committee
be appointed to draft bill to be presented
to Congress for the bringing in OF the rail-
roads. The president appointed the fol-
lowing committee, as suggested: Me-s
Boteler. Peter, and Nicholson.
Mr.. Janney, the president, read his an
nual report, in which he reviewed the
work of the association for the past year.
He was followed by Mr. Taylor the secre-
tary. who read his annual report. Mr..
Bagley, the treasurer, then gave the finan-
cial report for the past year.
After the reports we're read and adopted.
the election of officers was proceeded with.
Every officer of the association was re-
elected, as follows: B. T. Janney Presi-
dent: John Leetch. First Vice President:
George w. King, Second Vice President:
James II. Taylor. Secretary, and j. W.
Bagley. Treasurer.
Mr.. Leetch then spoke OF bill pending
in the Senate to tax corporations doing
business in the District of Columbia. This
bill was unanimously objected to and eff
forts will be made to secure It's defeat.
Mr.. King spoke next, in reference to the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03

obtaining of cheaper telephone rates, and
his ideas on the matter we're agreed upon
by all present. He also made objections
to Senate bill 1173. which proposes the ex-
tension Of the Washington and Falls
Church Railway from Rosslyn across the
Potomac River over the Analostan Island
TO g Street. This matter was referred to
the executive committee
Two letters were read, one from the
Business Mems Association. thanking the
Georgetown Association for the aid they
have rendered them during the past year,
and the other. from the East Washington
Citizens Association, asking the George
town Association to cooperate with them
in an attempt to enforce the labelling of
trees and shrubs in parks throughout the
city. with their common and botanical
name, after which the meeting adjourned
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Charges Against Petty Offenders Dis
posed of.

In the Police Court yesterday Judges
Kimball and Scott disposed of the following
cases:
Annie Foley, an old offender, was charged
with vagrancy, and was sent to the work
house for four months. together with rec
ommendation that she receive medical at
tention
Frank Fraser, for a like offence was
sentenced to the workhouse for sixty days.
Clifford Baird and Joseph Melvin were
said to be persons of questionable repute.
Baird gave a satisfactory explanation TO
the court and was released Melvin was
sent down for thirty days.
William Robinson, colored charged with
vagrancy, was sent to the workhouse for
ninety days. He was arrested several days
ago by Detectives Weldon and Horne on
suspicion. Several merchants of the city
testified that Robinson on different occa-
sions ordered goods from them to be sent
to addresses that afterward proved ficti-
tious. Robinson did not secure any goods
in this manner, and the police were only
able to enter a charge of vagrancy against
him.
William Ryan denied that he was disor-
derby or intoxicated in Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. on the previous evening, but he was
Aihc1 20 iie-i tht nut W 90
imposed Ryan became abusive and Judge
Scott raised it to $40, with the alter
native of serving ninety days in jail.
James Boyce, resident OF West WASH
ington, was fined $40 for erecting a build
ing in an alley which had no sewer con-
nections.
Christopher Sturges, an erratlc individ-
ual was accused OF vagrancy. He was
arrested upon the complaint of lunchroom
proprietor in Seventh Street, who told the
court that Sturges attempted to pass
counterfeit dollar upon him. The court
spent several hours in investigating the
case. with the result that Judge Scott be-
came convinced the man was ignorant that
the money was spurious, ard he was ac-
cordingly released.
Henry Clark, for assaulting Joseph Shill-
ing, was sent to jail for sixty days.
James Keys, charged with assaulting his
wife, Jennie. was given like sentence.
Robert Robinson, for hitting Mary Powell
with his fist, was sentenced to pay fine
of $40 or go to Jail for thirty days. A fur
Their charge of assault was entered against
him by George Johnson, who declared that
Robinson hit him with brick. In the lat
ter case fine OF $40, with the alternative
OF serving sixty days in jail, was imposed.
Edith Green, colored, was accused OF
stealing $40 worth Of dry goods from Eu-
nice d. Chisholm. A Jail sent nee OF ninety
days was imposed.
William Pryor, for assaulting Belle Ves-
sci, was sentenced to Jail for thirty days.
Frank Faulty, charged with the larceny
OF small sum of money from Victor II.
Sprague, was sent to jail for ninety days.
Clarence Hooks was accused OF stealing
revolver from Walter Davis. fine OF
$40. with the alternative OF serving sixty
days In jail, was imposed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03
A HITCH IN BASEBALL PLANS.
The New American Association Cir
emit Not n Sure Thing.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2.-The American
Association Of Baseball Clubs is no further
advanced today than il was when the meet
ing was first called TO order by President
Quin three days ago. While the delegates
profess TO be satisfied with the backing OF
the Philadelphia club, there is no indica-
ton that the latter really exists, except
on paper. George p Roger, who repre-
sents one element of local capitalists, to-
gether with Arson and McGraw. met
representative of the traction company and
others interested in the project at II o'clock
today. The situation was thoroughly can
yassed and the capitalists expressed them
selves as satisfied Nothing definite, how
ever. was done. the hackers asking for TWEEN
ty-four hours to make certain enquiries
AS the matter stands at present, no deci-
sion will be rendered before noon tomor-
row. Roger said after the conference:
Our people are thoroughly satisfied with
the condition of the new association, but
there are certain conditions which must be
examined into before any definite answer is
given. We have the money and unless
there is an unexpected obstacle to be sur
mounted, We shall instruct the association
TO go ahead with Philadelphia III the cir
cult"
Anson said after the meeting:
The prospect of locating a club in Phil
adeiphia is brighter at present than at any
other time. Our interview this morning
was in every way satisfactory. The people
behind the Philadelphia end appear to be
in dead earnest and l do not see how the
thing can miss fire now"
This statement was corroborated by Nc
Graw, who was present at the meeting.
President Quin returned from Washing
ton this morning and denied that his trip
had any connection with the association.
Shortly after he returned he began round
ing mp the delegates for the purpose of
organizing. The meeting was attended by
George Roger. who made detailed state
ment of the condition of the local end
At the meeting it was decided to adjourn
TO reconvene in Chicago, February IL.
committee made up of Quin. McGraw. and
Mccarthy remained here to work up the
local end. They will report at the Western
meeting. The delegates this afternoon re-
fused to say whether, in case of failure
to place club here, the association would
decide at the Chicago meeting TO continue
or not
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03
The Death REGARD

The following deaths reported 10 the
Health Officer yesterday: Thomas Born. 50
years: Gerald Grace, 20 years: Alexander Shields.
65 years; Jane Lowery, u years; Crecenzie Per.
gande. 90 years; J. II. King, 50 years; William
Wilson, 81 years. Eliza Jane Rohrbough, Il years;
Julia Swink, 80 years; ssllie Calls. l5 years;
Cornelia \. Miles. as years; Lucy shelton, 30
years; John Perry, 81 years; solomon Brown
Ellis, % years; Sophia Watcs, % years; Dennis
Z. Duckctt, years; Mabel l.. Dorsey, 4 years
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03
Bowen to he Tried Next Week.

Charles Bowen, coiored will be the next OF
the prisoners in Jail charged with murder who
will be called for trial. On August 20 Bowen
killed James Jones, also culored. by stabbing
him with 4 knife Jones died two DAYS after he
received the wounds. Bowen will probably be
put on trial on Wednesday next in Criminal
Court No. l before Justice Clabaugh.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-03

You win be surprised at the agreeable favor
al Heurich's Maerzen. Senate. and Lager Phone
ss5i. Arlington Bottling Co, for case and You
will always drink Hcuficl's beer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30
MAY REJECT ALL OFFERS
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TRYING
TO BUY A PEsTHOUsE SITE.
Councilman Bernauer's Ordinance Re-
lating to Beer Tax-Afairs of
the Municipal Omces.

When the Board of Works met
yesterday morning six offers re
land were received for a pesthouse
site, but they were laid aside and
will be considered later. John Postna
offers a little over five acres one-half mile
southeast of the city on the Perkins pike
for $3.50. Postma stated in his proposition
that he lived directly across the road from
this land and not afraid of the con-
tagion and would not move if the pest
house is located there. John w. Ray Of
fers twelve acres for $500 one mile east of
Brightwood. Michael Sells says he has ten
acres at the terminus of Kentucky avenue
and If the board will consider the site
he will set price. j. r. Mccullough offers
eleven acres for $1,000 at the crossing of the
Charlottesville road and the poor farm
a. +. Morrison offers sixteen and a frac-
ton acres north of the National road and
east of Eagle creek at $500 an acre. j. f.
Mcnamara notified the board he had ten
days option on six and one-half acres
just south OF the State fair grounds be-
longing to Anna l.. KiSsel, which he Of
fers for $12, 900. The offers are considered
as high and it is probable that all will be
rejected. The board will not give any de-
cision for day or two and 1t may be thu
old site where the pesthouse has always
stood will be selected and new building
erected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Two hundred members of the Marion
Club will attend the State meeting of the
Lincoln League, at Anderson, Feb. ~.
The Marion debaters will meet tonight
and discuss the Phil1ppine question. The
paper of the evening will be read by Frank
Littleton.
The Chinese OF the city will celebrate the
Chinese New Year to-day. Several OF them
will entertain their friends with a regular
holiday feast.
at Meridian-street NJ. f. Church Satur-
day next at 2:So p. m. will be THE Rise of
American Poetry.
Arthur Dillman. SIG Temple avenue. was
arrested last night on a warrant charg-
ing the theft of brass from the Howe Pump
Company. Jan. g.
A number o. Fourth ward Republicans
assembled last night at the North Indian
apolis gas station and elected Isaac Pugh
ward committeeman.
The police have been asked by the tru-
ancy officers to cooperate with them in
looking after children running the streets
who should be In school.
The Indianapolis and Greenfield Electric
Railroad Company has been granted per-
mission by the County Commissioners to
use the tracks of the Indianapolis Street.
railway Company between the Belt Rail-
road and Irvington.
Frank Vaille. a former citizen of Indian
apolis. years ago a postal clerk on the
Pittsburg and St. Louis mail route has
written his friends that he has been pro-
noted from director OF posts. and is now
at the head of the mail service In the
Philippine ISLANDS.
Mr.. Edward Marshall not being able to
appear before the Contemporary Club on
last Wednesday evening the board OF direc-
tors has arranged a meeting for Tomorrow
evening. when Miss Margaret Z. Noble will
be the speaker. Subject: Religious Life
and Social Institutions In India"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30

Twins Burlesquers, which opened at the
Empire Theater yesterday for a weeks
engagement, presents some of the best
speciality turns which have been seen at
the theater this season. The olio includes
Bailey and Madison in their acrobatic
comedy turn which is full of fun. Rose
Kessner and Eta Reid do some good work
in their singing and acrobatic sketch. w. c.
Fields as the tramp juggler is certainly a
peer in his work. He performs some very
clever tricks. while he adds considerable
amusement with his queer cough. The old
time favorite. Louise Carver, is assisted by
Genie Pollard. Their act is similar TO the
one Miss Carver has had through former
seasons, and is amusing. Barry Thomp-
SON and Annie Carter. in their Troubles
ut Home is the same act as before, which
Miss Carter enlvens with her singing. Mile
Marie as 1.-THE girl with the yellow hair
audience could not take her act seriously,
owing to some persons in the gallery who,
when they see woman on the stage
dressed in an airy costume, are constantly
emitting some hideous noises through their
teeth.
AL Raymond and Barney Bernard evoked
considerable laughter in their Language
butchering" act. Bernard, as Hebrew, is
very original in his actions. The show con-
cludes with a burlesque entitled "A Hot
Wave" which is one of the best burlettas
the patrons of the Empire Theater have
witnessed this season. In this part Harry
Madison, Fred Bailey. w. G. Fields and a
number of others furnish considerable mer-
riment. The Misses King and Carter gave
their duet 81 Love Thee" which was ap-
plauded. The chorus is composed of pr city
and shapely girls. During the burletta are
seen the harrison Sisters" in their sing
ing sketch. Barney Bernard, as the He
brew fairly won the house in this act by
his funny singing popular parodies. The
audience seemed not to tire of his singing.
The company will give daily matinees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30
ACT OF AN ANGRY WOMAN
MAGGIE WILLIAMS, COLORED,
SHOOTS FORMER SWEETHEART.
Physicians mt the Hospital Say He
VIII Probably Recover-Cause
Of the Shooting.

Because she had been deserted by her
former lover, Maggie Williams. colored,
living at the corner OF Blake and North
streets, went to the home of Mrs. Whit
lock, 1918 Rhode Island street, about 8
o'clock last night and raped at the door.
When her knock was answered she asked
for ABE" He had been her lover and was
counting Rebecca Blackwell, who lived with
Mrs. Whitlock When the door had been
opened a bit Maggie saw her erstwhile
sweetheart, Abram Furches. within and
she said:
"Abe, want to see you
Furches hesitated, recognizing her voice.
but responded TO second call
and went outside. The woman had
revolver in her hand, which she
held behind her. Few words were
passed when she drew her hand around so
Furches could see the weapon. Then she
said
ABE, I'm goin TO kill YOU" His response
was a hasty retreat, but he was not quick
enough and the woman leveled the pistol
and pulled the trigger. The cartridge was
not discharged and she pulled the trigger
again before Furches got out of range. The
bullet struck him i'm the right side. The
woman at once disappeared, and though
we'll known to the police, who searched for
her, she had not been found at late
hour.
Furches was carried TO the City Hospital
where it was found the bullet had lodged
near the liver He was unable to talk much.
but told the story briefly. 1t Was not
thought his wound would prove fatal,
though he is in a precarious condition.
Furches lived at S91 Rhode Island street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30
INFANT KEPT ALIVE.
An Improvised Incubator Has Been
Used Since Birth.

Friday boy and girl were born TO Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Whorland. living at
Massachusetts avenue and st. Clair street.
The boy died and the girl. though weigh
ing>only one and one-half pounds. has been
kept alive and promises to live through
the efforts of Drs. Elizabeth and Charles
w. Conger and the assistance of hastily
improvised incubator in which the infant
has been kept since birth. The incubator
was made of a soap box. A glass cover,
a few holes in the box, a tin can for water,
a lamp, and a sponge hastily put to-
gether made the finished affair. Their
memters are used to assist in the main
tenance of even temperatures. Nourish-
ment is given the child byinunction. The
incubator scheme was tried the only
possible means of saving the life of the
child, which appears to be fiourishring
under the care given it. Friends and
relatives of the parents are taking great
interest in the case
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
ONTRACTS AND BONDS APPROVED

-ONJhACIS AND BONDS APPROVED.
The board approved contracts and bonds
for making the following public improve
nentS
In behalf of j., E. Mann, for grading
and graveling the roadway of the first
alley north of Howard street, from Keesner
street to McLain street.
In behalf of j. Il. Mann. for grading and
graveling the roadway of the first alley
west of Reisner street, from Lambert
street TO the first alley north of Howard
street.
In behalf Of j. E. Mann. for grading and
crawling the roadway of the first alley
west of Reisner street. from the first alley
south of Morris street to Lambert street.
ACTION. DEFERRED.
Ire board deferred action upon the petit
ton fer the extension Of artificial gas
mains II, Union street, from Palmer street
10 Carson street. Nc remopstrance was
filed by the indianapolis Gas Company,
which had been notified to appear.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CITY ENGINEER
The city engineer, i'm accordance with the
written recommendations. was instructed
20 prepare papers for public improvements
follows:
For grading and crawling the first alley
north of Buchanan street. from Leonard
street to the first alley east and from East
street to Virginia avenue.
For paving with cement the sidewalks
of New York street, fr2m Silver avenue to
The first alley northwest.
For paving with creosoted wooden blocks
the roadway of Noble street, from Ohio to
Michigan street, and from Michigan street
TO Massachusetts avenue.
For paving with cement the sidewalks o.
Shelby street, from Pleasant run TO Brad
bury street.
For paving with cement The sidewalks of
Weghorst street, from East street to the
hrst alley east OF Leonard street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-30
"Frou Frou- mt the Grand.

Last night at the Grand marked the
stock company's four hundreth perform
ance. which was fixed In the minds of
the women present by the distribution of
unusually well executed photographs OF
Miss Lavinia Shannon. whose popularity
was plainly shown by the fact that she
received the most cordial greeting that has
been accorded her during the year and
half she has been identified with the organ
fzation. Miss Shannon's work in the char
acter OF Frou Frou last night fully justi-
fed the confidence her numerous friends
displayed in giving such enthusiastic ap-
plause at her first entry. In the lighter
portions OF the play her acting was full
OF life and spirit, and later, when Frou
Frou's apples OF love had proven filed with
dust and her desertion OF home. husband
and child stood revealed in all it's naked
horror. unrelieved by a single bright spot,
she met fully an the severe demands made
upon her emotional resources. In fact, IL
almost seemed as IL the audience saw be-
fore II an entirely different woman from
the one who had seemed so hopelessly i'm
mersed I'm personal peculiarities. Miss
Shannon also wore a number OF gowns
whose richness kept the female portion of
the audience busy during the entr 'actes
In esaying Co present Augustin Days
remarkable play FrOu FrOu." the stock
company attempted a task that would seem
10 call for much longer than one weeks
study and rehearsals To perform creditably
Last nights satisfactory production. there