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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-28
STORM AT CHICAGO.
Two Little Girls Struck by lightning
and One Man Drowned.

CHICAGO, May N.-While- returning
home from a candy store to-day during
a storm Lucy Holden. thirteen years of
age, was instantly killed by lightning, and
her sister, Irene, ten years old, burned
about the right side and shoulder. fell by
the side of the dead girl in an unconscious
condition. but will recover. The clothes of
both girls were almost burned from their
bodies.
Hail to the depth OF three inches fell I'm
the northwest suburbs. The storm was ac-
companied by terrific electrical display
Many trees were splintered by the light
ming.
On Lake Michigan, George Resch, a sa-
loon-keeper. was drowned. and his compan-
ion, Paul Kutzner. after clinging to their
upturned boat for nearly an hour, was res
cued by men from the revenue cutter Mich
igan.
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OIL COMPANIES UNITE.
Four Concerns Combine with a Can't
tai of Five Million Dollars.

TOLEDO. O., May 7.-The Producers Oil
Company. the Producers and Refiners' Oil
Company the United States Pipeline Com
pany and the Pure OIL Company have
formed a combination under a single head.
1t will be known hereafter as the Pure OIL
Company The Producers OIL Company
was capitalized at 100000 and the Others
ranging from half million to a million
dollars. The new organization. 1t is UNDER
stood. Is capitalized at $5.OOo.ooo.
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Their Main Force Moving Toward the
Kip River Hills on the south
Side of johannesburg.
BULLER READY FOR BATTLE
BoERs IN STRENGTH At LAING's MEX
AND A FIGHT IMMINENT.
Rumors of Surrender Again Current
Preparations Made for Destruc-
tion of Mining Property.

LONDON, May 27.-The War Office has
received the following from Lord Roberts:
"vereeniging. Sunday, May q. lis p.
n.-we crossed the vaal this morning and
are now encamped on the north bank. The
advance troops, which crossed yesterday.
were only just in time to save the coal
mines on both this and the other side of the
river from being destroyed. Our casualties
were four.
'Baden-Powell reports that the railway
between Mafeking and Buluwayo has been
restored and that supplies are being
brought into Mafeking. He says the Ca
madam artillery joined Colonel Plumer from
Beira with incredible rapidity.
Lieutenant webber was taken prisoner
ut Hebron a few days ago. He went there
on telegraph duty. 1t was not known that
our troops had been temporarily with
drawn"
President Kruger. according to special
dispatch from Newcastle, has issued a
proclamation asking the Transvaal burgh-
ers to notify him whether they desire to
continue the fight or to sue for peace.
"-
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The New PreSntes CONGRATULATED by
Delegates TO the General Con-
ference and other Friends.
"PARsoN" GooDwINs LETTER
INCIDENTS OF SATURDAYS SESSION
OF THE CONFERENCE REVIEWED.
Spirited Debate Over the Amusement
Qucstion-The Temperance Re-
port-DeIcgates See Dowic.

CHICAGO, May 27.-By the laying on
OF the hands of twelve bishops and in the
presence of 5000 persons at the Auditorium
four new bishops of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church were consecrated this after
noon The newly consecrated bishops are;
David Hastings Moore. assigned TO the
Shanghai district; John William Hamilton.
assigned 10 the San Francisco district;
Edwin Wallace Parker and Frank Wesley
warne, missionary bishops. assigned TO
India and Malaysia.
The ceremonies were brief and simple
The delegates to the conference and hun
dreds of their friends came forward. when
the services were at end, and crowded
the stage to congratulate the four new
bishops. On the stage were seventeen
bishops, the four bishops-elect and eight
elders. After an organ prelude. Bishop
Bowman led in the singing of ''Heralds
Of the Cross" The audience then recited
the creed and Bishop Joyce led in prayer
Bishop McCabe led in singing THE Minis
ters' Only Business" the collect was re-
cited by Bishop Fitzgerald and the gospel
by Bishop Thoburn. Bishop wyman then
advanced and stood in front Of Bishop
elect Moore, who later stood with Elders
y. -. a.
nounced: 1--WE present unto you this holy
man to be consecrated a bishop" The
same ceremony was gone through with by
Elders w. F. Warren and NJ c. B. Mason.
for Bishop-elect Hamilton; Elders j. w.
Waugh and James Nudge for Bishop-elect
Parker, and Elder p. II. Swift and julius
Smith for Bishop-elect warne. Bishop
Fowler arose after this ceremony and read
a call to prayer. which was followed with
a prayer by Bishop Vincent.
The examination and invocation were by
the questions as to the work they are TO
perform The "Veni Creator Spiritus' was
recited by Bishop Warren. the audiences
chanting the responses. Bishop Cranston
followed with a prayer. and then Bishops
Merrill, McCabe and Cranston arose and
stood in front of the Rev. Mr.. Moore.
who knelt az bench. with the elders ON
either side of him. The three bishops
placed their hands on his head and re-
cited the prayers of conservation Bishop
elect Moore was then handed a new Bible.
Those who performed the ceremony for
Bishop-elect Hamilton were Bishops Mall
lalieu, Walden and Warren: for Bishop
elect Parker. Bishops Foss, Hurst and
Thoburn: for Bishop-elect Warne. Bishops
Ninde, Goodsell and Hartzell. The latter
two were consecrated Missionary bishops
to work in India and Malaysia. A prayer
of thanksgiving was said by Bishop Good
sell, and the choir sang ''Te Deum Laud-
anus" The closing benediction was pro-
nounced by Bishop Merrill.
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CLEAR WEATHER PROBABLE.
Only in Alabama May Clouds Interfere
with Observation.


WASHINGTON, May 27.-Reports from
the weather bureau observers in the sun
eclipse belt indicate clear weather over the
entire area except in Alabama, where per-
haps there may be a few clouds. This is
the statement made by the weather officials
as result of telegraphic advices received
from observers at o'clock tonight Every
indication points to good weather in almost
the entire range of the eclipse, which will
give the scientific parties now in the field
excellent opportunities to secure photo
graphs of the phenomena. The Weather
Bureau also will secure some data, includ-
ing the effect on the temperatures of the
eclipse throughout much of the region
east Of the Mississippi river. Special OBJ
servations are to be taken hourly during
the time of the eclipse.
At the naval observatory observations of
the contacts will be made with the 26-inch
equatorial telescope and also with the 12-
inch equatorial. Points at which OBJ
servations are to be made. including these
where government scientists are to be sta
toned are: Barnesville, Ga: Thomaston,
Ga; Griffin, Ca; Indian Springs, Ca;
Washington, Ga; Union Springs, Ala; ;
Newberry, 8. c.; Wadesboro, N c.; Pine
hurst, N. c., and Norfolk, Va.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-28
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Annual Reunion to he Held in Louis-
willie This Week.

LOUISVILLE, May 27.-The tenth annual
reunion of the United Confederate Veter-
ans will meet in this city on next Wednes-
day. 1t is expected, considered numeric-
ally, that the tenth annual reunion will
surpass any of the nine reunions preyi-
ously held, and a conservative estimate is
that 10000 visitors will be in Louisville
during the week. Every arrangement has
been made for entertaining such a crowd
The committees have been at work for
months, and all that now remains is for
Kentucky to welcome, in Kentucky fashion
its thousands Of guests. The city is hand
somely draped in bunting, the red and
white of the Confederacy being most prom
inent while the portraits OF Confederate
generals whose deeds of patriotism are
dear to Confederate hearts, are suspended
from many buildings. public and private.
The court of honor on Jefferson street. op-
posite the courthouse. where the great re-
viewing stands have been erected, is an i'm
posing structure. The great white arch is
surmounted on either end by eagles, while
in the center stands a Confederate shield.
BY day 1t can be seen in its dazzling white
ness for blocks, and by night IL will he
ablaze with hundreds of electric lights
Reunion Hall, built in honor of the Con.
federate veterans. and situated at Sixth
and Water streets. where IL overlooks the
beautiful falls of the Ohio, has been com,
pleted. The hall itself will hold 5000 chairs
with standing room for 10000 people. A bal
cony extends all around the inside ON
every window is the name of a battle
where not less than 500 men were killed.
and interspersed are the names of the
leaders of the Confederacy. The main
window is directly over the stage and
bears this inscription: LESS than 100 0ao
fighting men surrendered after enduring
four years OF suffering. The survivors of
these are here to-day. and Kentucky is
proud and happy"
The programme for the entire five davs
OF the reunion has been arranged so as IA
provide many interesting features The
convention Will assemble on Wednesday az
noon In Reunion Hall. and after addresses
of welcome by the mayor Of Louisyille
representatives of the various commercIai
bodies Of the city and the local Confederate
camp. response viii be made by Gen
John b. Gordon, commander-in-chief.
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INDIAN APOLIs MORNING. MAY

pectedly came upon the camp Of the out
laws. Sheriff Taylor and Samuel Jenkins
dismounted and started TO walk up TO
them. When a short distance from them
the sheriff said: Hello. boys They had
left their guns on their horses when they
dismounted. and as they turned to go to
their horses they were shot IN the back.
Day at once started for assistance and
came here, where he told his story and tel
egraphed for Governor Wells for assist
ance."
Governor Wells. upon receipt of informa-
tion of the killing, Immediately telegraphed
orders for a posse of ten mounted men to
start from Thompson's for the scene Of the
trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-28
WITH RoBERTs's ARMY.
Incidents of the Advance Related by
a Correspondent.

GROOTvIEL, (twenty-three miles south
of vereeniging), May 27.-Lord Roberts's
northern advance force steadily continues,
and to-day the Transvaal hills were
sighted. General French has secured an
excellent fianking position on the north
west, There is something irresistible about
this advance. The troops have been splen-
didiy handled and the Beers. completely
outmaneuvered, have been forced to aban-
don their positions at the first appearance
of the British thanking force, which has
made a determined resistance at the vaal
impossible. Many Transvaal burghers are
now trekking homeward. and it is safe to
say that the most irreconcilible Transvaal-
er at last recognizes the hopelessness of
the struggle.
Most of the farms in the northern part
of the Free State. where the ties of blood
with the Transvaal are strongest. have
been deserted. This section has been
flooded with false tales of British cruelty.
reports of the burning of farm houses and
the eviction OF women and children, In the
hope of inducing the burghers to remain
with the commanders, but the evidence
all points now to the existence of a per-
manent feeling Of enmity between the
Transvaalers and the Free Staters, each
accusing the other of treachery and cow
ardice.
1t is regarded as unlikely that the Trans
vaal government will go to Lydenberg,
where food is scarce.
A body OF Beers, mostly on foot, is trek
king hard towards vareeniging from the
direction of Heilbron.
The condition of the British troops con-
tinues excellent. although the cold nights
are very trying. They are able to march
three miles an hour.
The Beers have destroyed every bridge
and culvert They are said TO regard Kip
riverberg. north OF the vaal. as a position
of great strength. and talk of making
themselves impregnable there.
1t is reported that the population OF Jo-
hannesburg is in a high state of excite
ment. The Beers who are passing through
aorthward threaten TO blow up the mines.
and. In view OF their wanton destruction of
everything else. 1t would not be surprising
IL they carried out the threat. The Brit
ish are more interested. however, In graz
ing and In the water supply than In the
mines.
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and on the Atlantic coast at or

morning and on the Atlantic coast at or
near Norfolk about an hour later.
The United States observers have settled
upon two points-Pine Hurst, y. C, and
Barnesville. Ga.-as the very best for OBJ
servation, owing. in the first place. to their
being right in the center OF the path OF
totality' and in the second. to the probable
clearness of the atmosphere there at this
season. To these points they have trans
ported several tons of special apparatus
and have erected the largest cameras ever
constructed for Photographic operations
1t is the special desire of the astronomers
TO obtain numerous photographs not only
of the oscillation and transit of the sun
and moon. but of the various solar pheno-
mena, such as the corona, the photosphere
and the chronosphere-those vast seas or
incandescent gases which are said TO ex-
tend one million miles on each side of the
sun, while the jets of flame in the chrono-
sphere are thought to rise to a height of
10000 miles.
The second American party of observa-
ton will take its stand at Tripoli. in North
Africa. The results of the observation by
the government forces in Georgia will be
taioto W ilipOifr NnClC sAC dcNiOlOihOis =
will not be called upon to bring their tele-
scope into play until o'clock in the after
noon. The information wired TO North
Africa will be used for the guidance OF the
government observers there.
In Atlanta the eclipse will be almost
total. Scientifically speaking the degree Of
observation will be 1856 the suns diameter
being I.
To give the public schools an opportunity
to observe the eclipse 1t has been decided
not to require the children to report at the
school houses until 10 o'clock. The prin-
cipals OF all the white schoolsnin the city
have been given leave of absenie to observe
the eclipse from any point in the State
they may select, provided they report for
duty by noon Monday. The Weather
Bureau here will take observations prin-
cipally in the line of shadow bands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-28
HOW MAFEKING TOOK RELIEF.
One Citizen Was So Cool That N
Trooper Was Astonixbed

MAFEKING. Friday. May 1s-This Is
how Mafeking took the relief: Family
from the northwest. about 1:so D. m. MAY
Is. we heard the sound of artillery. Colonel
Baden-Powell went up to the lookout The
women and children were on the housetops
and most OF the men were manning the
works Major Mackenzie. OF the headquar-
ters staff. tumbled down stairs at o'clock
with a pigeon In his hand. In few sec
onds the dispatch was on the table and the
(CoNTlNUED on SECOND PAGEJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-28
KILLED BY OUTLAWS.
sheriff and Cattle Owner Shot by a
Band OF Desperadoes.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. May IA
dispatch from Thompson's Springs. Utah,
says: Yesterday at noon Sheriff Taylor,
OF Grant county, and Sam Jenkins, a cat
tie owner. were shot and killed by outlaws
on Hill creek. about fifty miles north of
here The story OF the killing. as told by
Herbert Day. a deputy sheriff who was
with them. follows: The three men unex-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-28
Everybody Anxious for Good Photo
graphs of the Corona and
Other Solar Phenomena.
SMOKED GLASS IN REQUEST
TIME OF BEGINNING, MAXIMUM AND
END OF THE ECLIPSE.
President Mckinley and Party to
View the ObscuratiOn Of the Sun
from the Dolphin's Decks.

People who stay in bed until o'clock in
the morning need not read this article
The information it contains is intended for
those who rise soon otter dawn, steal out
to the verandah, or front door. for their
morning Journal and read 1t before break
fast. If. while at your matutinal meal the
light of day fails, don't feel uneasy. If the
chickens fly back to their roosts and the
family Jersey begins to low, don't imagine
you have los. whole day and that even
ing has come Instead, secure piece OF
smoked glass. go to the roof of your house
and take a peep at ''old Sol,' or look at
the place where Sol ought to be. If at
mosphereic conditions be favorable you
will see one of the wonders of the closing
century. Luna, which poets like to call
Queen Of the Night" will be found trying
to obscure the king of the Day." Luna
is not so large as SOL in fact, there is
about as much difference in size as there
Is between a flea and a behemoth, but,
nevertheless. Luna will accomplish her
purpose-she will eclipse the sun. If you
have patience you can see her do 1t. And
while you are watching the moons shadow
passing over the sun don't forget to take a
peep at the suns corona. The corona Is a
phenomenon that all scientists are seeking
information about. They know in general
way that it is caused by the gases given
off by the burning matter that composes
the sun. but 1t cannot be well studied. ex-
cept when the fierce light OF the sun is
dimmed by a shadow such as the moon will
cast this morning when 1t comes between
the earth and Sol. Therefore, every as
tronomer of note may be found in the
Southern States this morning, where the
eclipse will be total making the best use
of his opportunities. Below is the time
(standarO as furnished by John c. Dean,
when the eclipse may be seen in this city
and vicinity:
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The path Of total eclipse begins s h. 6 m.
a. m. washington mean time) near Cape
ST. Lucas. Cal. The path of total eclipse
ends IL h. 25 m. washington mean time) in
upper Egypt. The speed of moons shadow
passing from west to east will be $500 miles
and hour, and the entire duration of the
eclipse, h. % m.
Astronomers say the best way to view
an eclipse is from an open field or lot,
where there are no trees or buildings that
may interfere. It will be difficult to get a
good view of the phenomenon from the
downtown streets, as at the, early hour at
which 1t occurs there will very few places
that are not in the shadow of some build
it from, there are too many trees
Smoked or colored glass. either with or
without magnifying power. should be used.
The naked eye should not be used Astrono-
mers say that good opera glass, with the
eye protected by smoked or colored glass
makes an excellent instrument of obserya-
ton.
The sun, at the time Of the eclipse, will
be in the southeastern horizon The shadow
of the moon will cross it's disc from the
southwest to the northwest. The path OF
totality is about fifty miles wide and
passes through New Orleans Mobile, Mont
gomery, Ala, Raleigh, N. c., and Norfolk
Va. where 1t enters the Atlantic ocean,
continuing east to the southern end of
Spain and across the northern edge of
Africa to Algiers, which point it reaches
shortly before sunset
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-28

LISBON, May 27.-Crown Prince Louis, of
Portugal, has gone to Ovar to see the
eclipse, and Queen Dowager Marie has gone
to Sierra da Estralla. Many tourists have
left for favorable points of observation.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-11

elected director general and one exc cutive committee, consisting of Col. s. M. McCowan, president; Hugh H. Price, treasurer; Gus H. Hirschfeld, D. Goldberg, G. Fl. N. Luhrs, J. c. Adams, J. w. Benham. s. P. Clark and R. Allyn Lewis. At subsequent meetings the sub committees were appointed with their chairmen:
 Auditing and Finance-J w Doris BoJth Space-D. Goldberg. Press Harvey J. Lee. Midway and vaude- vllles-Gus H. Herschfeld. Parades- J. W. Benham- Carnival Balls. NJ. Cullom. Transportatlon-M. O. Bick- nell.
 Street Decoration and Lighting Percy Scoville. Grand Stand-Jos. Fiji field. Cowboy Sports and Races-Jack Gibson. Music-s. M. Mccown. Pro- gram-R. Allyn Lewis. Indians-J. Fi- field. Tickets and Ticket Takers and Guards-H. I. Latham. Baby Coach and Juvenile Parade and Baby Show Mrs. W1l. O. O'Neill.
 Kindergarten, Dolls Carriages, In- dividual Characters, Groups of Chii- dren-Mizs Ellis. Baby Coaches. Go- Carts and Burros-Mrs. Bury. Floats and schools-Miss Kelly. Queens Cor onat.on Ceremonies-Mts. Walter Tal- bot. Ribbon Parade-Mrs. M. R. Half Gertlemen's Receptlon-Hon. c. H. Allecs. Ladies Reception-Mrs. Web ster Street Chiidren's Fancy Dances --Nlls. Leo Goldman.
 Not a member of the committee was merely honorary or inactive and yes terday was the result of their activity. The scope Of the carnival kept in- creasinS. At first it was for only Ari- zona. Then California, and latterly Colorado concluded to come. Soon after that .t was decided to inform the president of the festivities and have him open it by wire. Director General Lewis requested this recogni- ton and yesterday received lthe follow ing reply from the presidents private s-crC ,arE:
 Executive Mansion,
 "Was fngton, D. C., Dec. 1O "Mr. R. Allyn Lewis,
 Director General,
 Phoenix, Ariz. Yours of fourth just received. The president will be glad to send message this evening, opening carnival.
 "GEO. B. CORTELYOU,
 Secretary" The director also telegraphed Gov ernor Murphy requesting his offices in the opening. The following reply was received last night:
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 1O Gen. R. Allyn Lewis,
 Director General,
 Phoenix AriZ. Returned here too late to act upon your message. hope carnival will be uccsssful in every way"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-11

followed the Chinese parade, and a car riage containing Mrs. Joe Holland and her three little children of the sun, brought up the ex- treme rear. The streets were cleared, the cowboys and Indians dashed down Washington street, and the first act in the great carnival was at an end.
 Director General Lewis viewed the parade. with Acting Governor Akers. from the Queens throne, and with them were the members of the execu- tive staff, including Major Frank Al kire. Chaplain Lewis Halsey, Adjwtant General H. F. Robinson, Major L. w. Coggins, Former .Adjutant General Swartz, Surgeon General Wylie, Cap tain Winfield Scott, and pr. H. J. Jes- sop and J. F. Elwell, aidSs-de-camp.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-11
THE MAKING OF A QUEEN
Impressively Beaut. ful Were the Cor
 nation Ceremonies.

Amid royal surroundings, in a al subjects, and to the accompaniment of great burs.s of enthusiasm, Mrs. B. N. Pratt, the Queen of the Carnival, was crowned last evening, and the Phoenix cowboy and Indian fiesta for mally opened. It was a scene of bril- liancy which exceeded the fondest hopes of the onlookers. The throne was a beau-eOUs creation, marvel of the possibilities of decoration. The queen and her royal attendants were handsOmer than ever graced a court of old. President McKinley's connection with the opening of the carnival gave it a delightful touch of official formal ity, and up to the time of the receipt of the message of the chief executive the vast audience was kept on the verge of joyful anticipation, which vented it. self, when the time came, in a tremen- doUs outburst of enthusiasm. Early in the evening the lights were put into use and the beautiful throne revealed to the eyes of the amazed multitude. With it's canopy of crimson, it's back ground of royal purple, and the stars and stripes, it's myriads of colored lights, in contrast with the ivory white and gold of the attendants chairs, the throne itself was an artistica!ly sp!en- did spectacle.
 A few moments previous to s o'clock when the immense grand stand was crowded to is very best capacity, when the crowd of spectators stretched for a