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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-28
TROUBLE is IN SIGHT
THE JOINT SCALE COMMITTEE IN
ABLE TO REACH AN AGREEMENT.
Before q Joint Meeting of the Miners
and Operators Tomorrow the
Matter VIII BE Considered.

The members of the joint scale commits
tee of the miners and operators agreed
to disagree yesterday afternoon and quit
work in disgust, each side feeling that the
other was obstinate. 1t had been hoped
all along that some substantial progress
could be made yesterday. but TO the sur
prise of everyone, what had been consid-
cred to be the least important of the points
of controversy proved to be the stumbling
block and the thing which finally broke
UP the meeting.
Friday night it was thought that because
the two factions had agreed on the method
of procedure in handling the various
points, that the same spirit would hold
good throughout the meeting and that an
agreement would be reached early next
week.
1t was therefore decided to dispose of
the proposition made by the miners to
base the scale on the ''run-of-mine sys-
tenn and this was promptly refused by the
operators. The first sign Of hostility was
enough to line up the two interests against
each other, and from that time on there
was no prospect of an agreement. No
amount of argument could move either side
and late in the afternoon. when the orators
of both sides had become tired, it was de-
cided to adjourn and 'thresh the matter
out in the joint convention" to be called
for Monday afternoon. The result of the
work of the committee was a bitter dis
appointment to the operators, who realize
discussion in the German House there will
be some severe fighting.
The operators do not appear to be irri-
tated, however, and say they still hope to
dispose of the matter in it's entirety in
open session.
There is a desperate feeling underlying
outward appearances on both sides, how
ever, and 1t is realized that the result viii
be clean-cut victory for either side. Many
OF the miners hint remotely at a general
strike to effect the reforms asked for and
several of the operators who employ large
numbers of men and who have interests
in States where the scale is not in force
say they are willing to accommodate the
miners If they desire a strike. as in their
opinion the nonunion coal fields can pro-
duce what fuel will be needed during the
summer months and a little adversely will
help the spirit of the miners.
One of them in discussing the matter yes
terday, said: "As soon as they know we
are willing to grant them material adj
vances they want the earth and If we gave
all they asked for ii would be more profit
able for US to turn the mines over to them
altogether because there would be nothing
in operating them for the operators.
1.-The thing has got to be fought out and
IL might just as well be now as any other
time. We are disposed to be fair with
them, but our business interests demand
that We do not grant more than the compe-
tition of the market will justify"
The question of the scale proper and the
differential was not touched on at all dur
ing the committee meeting yesterday.
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oratoricaI Contest Programme.

The programme for the state oratorical
contest, to be held at Plymouth Church,
Friday evening. Feb 2, is as follows:
Invocation .......-..........R Rev. A. J. Brown
'Ebb and Flow. De Pauw Ladies' Quartet
THE Philosophy OF Progress" ........
.....-..........E. w. Dunlavy. De Pauw
''Boer or English; Which Shall We
OuppOIb.
IA j. FELTON,. Indiana University
THE Dominant Power" ................
recommendations Covert, Franklin
SSleCllon
University OF indianapolis Glee Club
prince Bismarck r. W. Kelsey, Earlham
The Mission OF the Teuton" --........
................. Karl ~. Klass, Wabash
"Ah. TITS a Dream. ....................
.............-.De PAW Ladies' Quartet
Our Country and Our Immigrants.
.....................John X. Carr, Butler
THE Modern Puritan. ..-....-.-........
...................F. s. Deibler. Hanover
SeleCtlOn ......s.-.-s...s .s.......s.s...s
University of indianapolis Glee Club
Decision OF judges.
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PROGRAMME ARRANGED
For the Annual Meeting of the State
Board OF Commerce.

The programme for the annual meeting
of the Indiana State Board OF Commerce.
which will be held in the assembly room
OF the Commercial Club on Feb. z. s. and
3. has been arranged by the executive COM
mittee and embraces the following:
"The New County and Township Govern
ment Laws-Comparison Of Appropriations
and Tax Levies under the Old and New
System" by John 3. Conner. State statis-
tician of Indiana.
Facts about the Operation of the New
Poor Relief Laws" A. w. Butler. secretary
of the Indiana State Board OF Charities
General discussion led by ]. Z. McCul-
Tough. A. L. Mason, Judge l.. ]. Hackney
'Indiana's Natural Gas Supply and its
Preservation" by Judge Nj. a. Chapman. of
Anderson Discussion introduced by Evans
Wooilen, secretary or the indianapolis
Commercial Club.
"Better4 Municipal Government for In
diana Cities and Towns"-report of COM
mittee on municipal affairs. by A. L.
Mason, chairman.
"Codihcation of Our City and Town
Laws" by w. W. Thornton.
% How Trust Operations Affect Indiana
Interests" Discussion by Governor Mount
and Attorney General Taylor.
What should the State Do with its
Farms?' by Alexander Johnson. chairman
OF the committee on agricultural and min
eral resources.
Industry and Commerce" by c. NJ. KIM
brough, OF Nuncie.
How Manufacturing Benefits City" by
s. G. lockwood. OF Evansville.
Some Industries In their Relation to the
Pollution of Streams" by DIR. j. y. Hurry.
secretary Of the Indiana State Board OF
Health.
The Forests of Indiana the Reliance OF
our Manufacturers" by John p. Brown,
of Connersville. Ind.
us II Profitable TO Give Bonuses to Fac
tories?'' by John =. Sears. secretary of the
Anderson Commercial Club.
THE Benefits OF Interurban Electric
Lines" by ]. w. Wilstach, of Lafayette
Ind.
1.-The Improvement of Western Water
ways" by c. j. Murphy. OF Evansville.
The delegates to the State Board will be
entertained by the Commercial Club OF
indianapolis at smoker on Thursday
evening, Feb. s.
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BoER sYMPATHIzERs.
A Meeting of the Committee Is Held mt
the Grand Hotel.

A meeting of the committee named by the
local sympathizers with the Beers in their
war with England was held at the Grand
Hotel last night TO make arrangements for
holding a mass meeting OF citizens to Sc
cure a public expression OF a sentiment re-
garding the merits OF the causes OF the two
combatants. II was the sense OF the meet
ing that a mass meeting be held. on date
20 be announced later. Those present were
Andrew NJ. Sweeny. John Coburn, A. A.
Ferdinand Winter. II. Rappaport, s. e
Morss. Henry Warrum, NJ. l.. Clawson,
Robert Kipp. Maurice Donnelly and Harry
o. Thudium.
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Smallpox Near Princeton.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
PRINCETON, Ind, Jan. 27.-Four cases
of smallpox, in the worst form have devel-
oped near Haubstadt. south Of here. One
case is within a hundred feet of school
house, where the children have been at
tending school up to this time. The county
health officer is making a full investiga-
ton and Will establish quarantine The
community Is terrified. as the nature of
the disease was not suspected.
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The actions of the hackmen frequenting
the Union Station have been such as to
cause great deal Of complaint and I'M
favorable comment as to the regulations
provided for their guidance. Yesterday Joe
Lawson and John Costello. two rival hack
men, were fined for engaging ina fight
resulting from a scramble for patronage.
Judge DAILY said he thought a good way
TO stop the disgraceful practices at the
Union Station was to fine both sides.
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Death of c. c. sappington.

The funeral of Charles CogIey Sapping-
ton, OF Madison. Ind. who died Wednesday
in Florida. where he had gone for his
health, will be held Monday at Madison.
Mr. Sappington was the eldest son of Otis
B. Sappington, who lost his life with about
two hundred others in a collision between
the steamers United States and America
on the Ohio river about twenty years ago.
He was born I'm Madison and since boy
hood has been in the employ OF the Penn
sylvanla Railroad there and at other
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State Mine Inspector James Epperson
made a report to the state geologist which
shows that the coal mines of Indiana have
produced a greater tonnage of coal this
year than ever before. Last year the out
put was 5146.920 tons. The increase over
that amount for this year was about Is per
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Labor Commissioner Mccormick said yes
terday that the board had decided to issue
orders TO every manufacturing company In
the State with the exception of those
companies which have entered into a con-
tract with their employees prior TO the en-
actment OF the weekly wage law in 1899.
TO hereafter pay employees their wages at
the end of every week.
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points. For several years past he was
chief clerk In the passenger department
at Chicago. He leaves a widow, two
daughters and a son five years of age.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-28

Bonds for administrators. guardians, ex-
ecutors, receivers and in all court proceed
ings Geo. w. Pangborn. 715-1S Lemcke Bldg.
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Insure with German Fire Insurance Of In
diana General offices. "a South Delaware
street Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-28

Insure with the indianapolis Fire Insur-
ance Company. Home Office Jas East Mar
ket street. JOHN n SPANN. Secretary.
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Insure with the McGilliard Agency Co.
Home and foreign companies. Thorpe block.
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NATURAL GAS.

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
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ABOUT DIAMONDS

It's a well-known fact that the prices
Of Diamonds have rapidly advanced dur
ing the past few months. BUT NOT
HERE. 1t now costs about 20 per cent.
more to import them than IL did last July,
when we bought heavily at the old price
level and are making no change whatever
In our prices.
You can buy at $40 or $5O0-and all prices
between. An inspection OF our stock will
show you that we have the most exclu-
sive collections and best quality.
Il e. SIDE Importer of
~ Ss OH hs DIAMONDS
= Room 4. 1871 North Meridian ST.,
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Trim to Europe.

(Via North German Lloyd July 5th.)
Including England Paris exposition, Germany,
Switzerland. Italy. Moderate prices. Only linn
tied number be accommodated frst-class
prior 10 Feb. 2. Address p. ]. SCHERER, lis
East Walnut street.
Ny dear boy. IL you have the blues order a
bottle of Cooks Imperial Champagne Extra Dry.
Ii is exquisite.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-01

Here are few cases where inventors
have been struck by lightning: 1t is
either money or glory for the success
full inventor. Never both. Who knows
what his name was that invented the
can opener? His family only, and yet
no household is without a can opener.
He made about million dollars out of
it. (Estimated. Maybe he didn't make
so mich.) Who was 1t that invented
the return ball? While the patent last
ed he drew about $4,000 year from
it, and that is as good as being pres
ident of these United States-better, for
he didn't have to look out for fourth
class postmasterships or worry about
q denomination. Why children should
want a return ball is q deep, unfathom-
able mystery, but they do. The rub
ber string fastened to the ball is for
ever breaking, and the child doesn't
live that can tie 1t so that 1t will stay
tied, but they will not consent to live
without it. The Dancing Jim Crow
toy paid it's infamous author $4,000 a
year before 1t got to be an old story.
"Pharaoh's Serpents' made 100000 q
year during It's brief career. and "John
Gilpin" netted something like half a
million for its deviser. Most people
do not even know what these toys are,
let alone the inventors names.-Ains-
lees Magazine.
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PICTURES OF VOLCANOES.
Some Of the Difficulties Encountered d
In Photographtng These Won
deRs While In Action.

Az things go these days, the pho
tographer is the man who is at the
front, whether 1t be at Ell Caney, or
of MORO, or at Manila, and one has
but to make any danger worth while
to find some one of the amateur or pro-
fessional brethren taking it with his
camera, to hand it down as an imper-
ishable and indisputable evidence of
what man will risk and accomplish.
When it was reported in Honolulu
last summer, or rather when Honolu-
lu was enveloped in thick cloud of
smoke, it knew wishout any further
reporting that Mauna Loa was once
more on the rampage. And so 1t
turned out, the great volcano, through
new assures and vents and new
craters, was pouring out great masses
Of lava, which made the eruption one
Of the most striking of recent years.
When 1t was made known from the
island of Hawaii that the spectacle
was likely to prove unique, two par
ties started out from Honolulu for
the great mountain, accompanying
them being Mr.. Frank Dewey, pho
tographer, who did not mind such a
thing as danger in his desire to take
a snap at full-fedged eruption on
the plank of Mauna Loa near the sum-
init.
The main outburst formed q lake Of
boiling lava 100 feet in diameter, from
which huge masses were thrown 300
feet in the air. From a breach in
the cone flood of lava 40 feet wide
rushed down the mountain side at
a rate of 80 miles an hour. A dozen
vents near the great crater were
throwing lava in the air, which Gov
cred the surrounding territory with
thick coating gliding down and en-
veloped in thick smoke.
Lower down new crater not 80
large as the upper lake threw great
masses of lava and solid rocks in the
air weighing hundreds Of pounds.
While the onlookers were fascinated
at the sight, there was considerable
danger, as on one occasion the wind
blew thick columns OF sulphurous
smoke toward the party when they
were on their way home. The running
lava behind them prevented retreat
and death from asphyxiation surely
threatened as the black cloud ad-
vanced in a menacing manner. just
as it was about to cover them, q vio-
lent gust of wind opened gap arched
like tunnel. Through this the ter
rified tourists rushed and reached the
pure air on the other side in safety,
falling upon the ground exhausted
and overcome by their fearsome expe-
rience.
They also suffered from hunger and
thirst, and it was under these circum-
stances that Mr.. Dewey took the
views, his zeal causing him among
other things to lose his shoes, which
were burnt on his feet by the hot
layas. However, he got back to Hon
olulu safely, and was delighted at his
success in catching one Of the small
cones in operation, as well as pho
tographing some older lava beds and
the solidified rivers of lava Of other
days.-Philadelphia Times.
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road.
fend Tomdaie's churlishness. said
she had rather startled me when saw
her mount Tommie's wheel like
Like boy" she interposed.
''Oh. | don't know" said l.
''How Harry and Fred
sand Fred" | said. beginning to sus-
pect every man.
''Oh. he's my brother. How they'd
laugh. ! was going to say. But joke
is with him who laughs last-with your
friend" | think
HE thought you Dick Turpin dis
guised," said. trying. I'll confess, to
make his case bit worse.
HE might have known" she said as
II much provoked.
eyes. he might" assented.
Yet. in strict fairness, felt called
on to let him know my perfidy, and
that night. as we sat smoking and re-
viewing the days adventures. ! said:
"She thinks you insufferable, Tom
mie."
..She told you that alreadyr
"Why, yes" l replied. with rather
self conscious air.
II say. Fletch. believe there'll be
more fun in this house than on the
road. don't believe that we can have
another adyenture-like'-
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Temperatures of surface Of Sea.

In a paper communicated to the
Royal Meteorological society ON ''The
mean temperature of the surface wa
ters of the sea round the British
coasts and its relation to the mean
temperature Of the air." Mr.. Dickson
arrived at the conclusion that the
mere presence of Atlantic water is
more effective in depressing the sum,
mer temperature In Britain than in
raising that of the winter MONTHS
Chicago Tribune.
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RISING SUN, CECIL COUNTY. MD. FRIDAY, JUNE l. 1900.
seemed singularly delightful. clutch
ed Tommie and held him back.
s'Sing no more ditties, sing no more
OF dumps so dull and heavy;
The fraud Of men was ever SO


Since summer first was .eafy.''
"And of women" said Tommie, STEP
ping forward, cap in hand. At least
he remembered so much of his man
ners. The singer started and drew
herself up.
'Sirr' she said, like the affronted
lady in the play.
Il beg your pardon" said Tommie.
''That was very pretty song"
.'What is that to you. sir? It's
Shakespeare"
you'll excuse me-" said Tommie,
"but we have had a mishap. My wheel
has been stolen"
"Stolenp' she cried, In a crimson
glow, and then in tone that went
despairful. Down by the lake?"
Eyes, down by the lake." said the
malicious Tommie.
"Ohp' she cried. 'How can I ex-
plain? There it is. l thought it was
Fred's. thought Fred and Harry
left them there"
Its &c matter" said l. "Tm sorry.
1t was natural mistake"
She looked at me with a world of
thanks in the blue eyes. Did / tell
you before they were blue? Tommie
calmly walked to his wheel.
Il am glad you did it." he said, ''be-
cause it has given me a chance to
know you"
you're atrocious," she said and
turned and fed up the road behind the
gateway.
'eTommie," said /, you're cad.n
Tommie leaned on his wheel, laughed
and whistled.
Wasn't she jollyY' he said. "I'm GO
ing to follow"
"You are not going to do anything of
the kind" l cried. But he always is
stubborn. and it ended by me follow
ing him.
The road led from the wood into a
broad. sunny lawn which was domi-
mated by great stone house. where q
man was just stepping into high dog
cart
Why" said Tommie, Its Harry
Wharton"
At the moment Wharton saw us.
well, declared" he cried, coming for.
ward.
'She didn't lie after ALL" said Tom
mie. "He is the Harry of the Fred
and Harry probably"
did you think she 'did2" l cried
fiercely; but Tommie was explaining
to Wharton that we had lost our way,
and Wharton was insisting on the hos
pitality of the Merivale house. which
he had rented for the summer. he ex-
planned. and Tommie was accepting,
while | stood speechless. AT the mo-
ment our lady of the road came out Of
the house and bIushed at the sight Of
us and looked as If she wanted nothing
SO much as to take to her heels. which
were very pretty heels. | must assure
you. topped by delicious ankle. Whar-
ton presented us. Miss Rose Burton" !"
Tommie had the audacity to say,
we've met before"
"You hayew said Wharton.
II don't remember" said she. giving
Tommie glance that would have
troubled me, but only seemed to de-
light him. But she rewarded ME by
turning to me and extending her hand
and saying in low voice. 81 don't see
why your friend is SO odious about that
mistake"
~ don't know, I'm sure" | said.
Mrs. Wharton just then appeared. and
had her-I don't mean Mrs. Wharton
quite to myself, an opportunity l
tried to deserve. began to believe
that Arcadia was all the poets have
claimed for it. told her that l knew
it was a mistake from the first. and. to
be frank, l didn't try very hard to de-
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willing to Comply.

Mistress-And remember this, II
have occasion to reprimand you. don't
want you to answer me back.
The New Cool-No. indade, mum;
amt that bloind. f I've got anything
. say, I'll speak It plain e y'r face
Philadelphia Bulletin.
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my beau." said ten-year-old Lucy,
'is going to be an admiral"
"Is he In the naval academy?"
asked her sympathetic aunt.
20! no." replied the little woman.
"he's too young for that yet, but he's
having an anchor tattooed on his
arm."-Philadelphia Press.
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without Prejudice.

MY man." urged Rev. Mr.. Cooley,
"can I not induce you to come into
church,"
"Ol now, boss, Ter" the poor
tramp stammered.
L hope you have no prejudice against
the church," the good man continued,
eagerly. mo unpleasant recollection
of your past suggested"
20, no! l amt got no grudge agin
the church. Mine wuz a home we'd
in'."-Philadelphia Press.
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Eject OF Rope.

He was dying from the effects of
smoking too many campaign cigars.
To those who wept at his bedside
he argued in lofty spirit of philos-
ophy that death was inevitable.
when you give man rope
enough" he exclaimed, "his doom is
at once sealed! My fate, II it shows
anything in particular, simply shows
that he has not necessarily to hang
himselfi"-Detroit Journal
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Mrs. Winterbloom-I feel better.now
that I've snubbed that Jones woman.
$ Mrs. Peterkin-Do you think 1t dis
turbed her?
Mrs. Winterbloom-O, yes. Why,
abe told a friend Of mine that she
didn't notice 1t at all.-Bazar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-01

"They say" said Mrs. Oldrox, '.that
Mr.. Wisherley is a coming man."
Il should say he was" her husband
snarled. Hes been coming every,
night ever since Mabel got back from
Florida. Chicago Times-Herald.
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Doa't Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Browns, Iron Bitters taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-01
ORPHANS COURT.

! The Stated Meetings of the Orphans,
Court of Cecil county will be held on thu
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, waning
their accounts stated, will please bring ip
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: 4 r. E. JAMAR, Register
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Sour Grapes.

Nell-No girl could have refused him
II he had proposed to her as sweetiy as
he did to me.
Bess-Well, he ought to have 1t down,
fne by this time. Practice, you know,
makes perfect.-Chicago Daily News.
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NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS. CouRr FOR cRo11 couSrr.,
January l3, 1870
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary.
or they will be cited up.
Test: R. E. JAMAR, Register
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"TAe Eternal FeminIne.s y

Askins-Is Miss Fairleigh's portrait
a good likeness?
Miss Cleverton-Yes. 1t looks just
as she would like to look.-Puck.
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Grumhlera Preferrea.

New Boarder-I s'pose you like
boarders who will eat anything that's
set before them and not grumble?
Mrs. Slimdiet-Bless you, no. I'd o
sight rather they'd grumble and not
eat.-N. Y. Weekly.