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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
THE TAsWELL INCIDENT.
Public Attention Once More Focused
on Indiana.

Chico go Post.
The picturesque Justice said TO nave been
r.eted out to a young man in Taswell. Ind,
yesterday once more must focus the atten-
tion of the world upon that unique COM
munity.
Everything ppe ms in Indiana nowadays.
as everything happened in Attica in her
prime, or I'm Rome at her apogee.
The credible news from Evansville re-
lateS how a local music teacher aetat,
as they say on tombstones, aetat
thirty. boosted that he had never been
kissed. If the young man had confessed
the fact his fate had been otherwise. But
he boosted of il, assuming in his benighted
state that the revelation reflected credit
upon him.
This assumption proved especially often
sive 10 six of the best known young
women of Taswell," who determined upon
administering an appropriate punishment
for the inflated pride of the unkissed.
Accordingly they waylaid him yesterday
afternoon I'm the business part of the
town." as the report explicitly states. and
there and then with force and arms and
without mercy kissed the immaculate.
The young man took the incident as
graciously as a p, ppy takes his first bath.
We are Informed that as soon as he had
extricated himself from the embraces of
the six best known women he fled with
flaming cheeks" to a police court and
there swore out warrants for assault and
battery.
The trial is anticipated not only in Tas-
we'll, but throughout Indiana. In whose his
tory il will be a cause celebre.
No wonder all the romances and all the
tales of adventure are being written in
Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
TOPICS in THE CHURCHES.
SchooI Lesso
Christian Endeavor Work.

only he rested his case. and returned unto his
place with mingled emotions-joy at the bless
ing that should soon be his: grief az the curse
that should next day fall upon the cities OF the
plain.
THE TEACHERS LANTERN.
From various angles Abraham has been viewed
in the preceding narratives: as a pilgrim: as
prince OF a growing tribe: in war: in worship;
relieving PROMISES: entering into a covenant:
but here he appears in an entirely new capacity
in the lovely and holy Office OF intercessor.
Picture the disinierested quality OF his interview
ton on the part of the. Sodomites: compassion
for sinners was his chief motive. Here is the
first great outstanding instance OF microscopy
prayer in Scripture. Abraham Is here a type OF
Him who ever lives TO intercede' The
duty. privilege. value. Importance. efficacy OF
microscopy prayer. here has a striking exem-
plihcation. We are here encouraged 10 pray for
our fellow-creatures en- masse. Much OF our
prayer is too circumscribed. IL Is selnshly per-
sonal. IL abounds In personal pronouns. II may
we'll be sstirized by the prayer sscrfbed to the
hide-bound deacon. Lord. bless me and my
wife. my son John and his wife: us four and no
more. Amen" . . Setting ourselves TO
study the condition and needs OF others. mssses.
classes. individuals. and to present them in petit
tion at the mercy-seat. has its reflex advantage
i'm broadened sympsthles. Richest blessings often
come TO US: not when we are praying for our
selves, but for others. . . . The value TO the
world OF the good people who are In IL here has
n conspicuous illustration They are the salt
that saves IL. There are things that God might
10 TO the world which he does not do because
OF the presence OF His saints. These are ever
increasing in number. so the world grows pro-
portionately safer. Newer again will the pow
erty OF the world In righteous men be so as IN
the case Of Sodom." . The modern fasci-
nation for city life has n remarkable analogy in
the case OF Lot. He must live in q city. even
II IL is only Zosr. That Banquo's ghost.
the city problem. win up In this lesson
Within the lifetime OF some readers the popula-
ton OF the cities OF this country will equal its
entire present population; and De Tocouevills
affirmed that the cities are a real danger threat
enIng the Republic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
"STAR-SPANGLED N N
Mr.. stand Translates Ii Into Spanish
and Wants FiIipinos to Sing Ii.

CANTON. O.. Aug. 16.-Col. Myron L.
Herrick. his wife and his son came here
this afternoon as guests of President and
Mrs. Mckinley for a few days. The friend
ship between the families is of long stand
ing.
Among the days callers were the Hon.
Louis De Levay. Of B~uda-Pesth. a member
Of the Hungarian Parliament, and Fer
nando Stand. of Ximenez. Spanish consul
at Chicago until the breaking out of the
war. now connected with the public schools
of Chicago. Mr.. De Levay is making a
study of the customs and institutions of
this country, particularly the financial sys-
tenn. for the benefit of his home country.
He came to Canton TO pay his respects to
the President. Mr.. Stand has translated
The Star-spangled Banner into Spanish.
retaining the meter TO correspond to the
notes of the national air. He made a hand
some hand-painted copy. which he pre-
scented to the President. The dedication to
President Mckinley describes the authors
aim In making the translation. He hopes
to have IL officially introduced into the
schools of Porto Rico and the Philippines,
believing that If sung i'm their native lam
guage the patriotic sentiments will be more
impressive, not alone TO the children, but
10 their elders. who will hear them sing il
and be inspired to a greater love of country
by the words. Mr.. Stand said the President
had promised TO give the matter considera-
ton when he returned to Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17

Topic for Aug. is, Gods Require
ments-Deut. 4, 12-14.

Daniel Webster was once asked. What II the
most important thought you ever entersainedr'
The answer OF the great orator and statesman
was. The thought Of my individual RESPONSE
bility 10 God"
Wisely indeed does the summary in Deuter-
onomy OF Gods requirements start out with the
fear Of Him. The fear OF the Lord Is the be-
ginning OF wisdom. II is the beginning Of the
love OF God also. and OF obedience and servics.
II a child does not fear the just anger OF his
parent. ne VIII soon come TO care little for his
approval and his love.
But il is possible for the fear 20 stop shor, OF
obedience. The devils believe and trembie. but
they do not obey.
Bishop Vincent tells about a farmer whose
house stood on a high Hill. and was 80 provided
with windows that every corner OF the farm was
under his immediate supervision. No idle work.
man on that donain,
IL may be questioned whether that IL true
obedience. No man really obeys that does not
obey behind his employers back. God IL seated
on q very high hill He knows our every act
and thought. But We are not His obedient chill
dren II we would not serve Him as readily in
case He were withdrawn 10 another universe.
And so obedience dares not stop short Of love.
But how can 1 love Godg' II is objected. Il
have not even seen Him"
Two men were riding together and talking
about Bible reading. Il get no benefit from my
Bible declared one at length. because I do not
love God" Neither did L." replied his friend.
but God loved me-" THAT answer" said the
man afterwards. in relating his experience.
seemed to lift me right out OF my saddle into
the skies. and 1 learned from It the way into the
love OF Cod
When this love has once entered the life. the
fourth requirement named In Deuteronomy fol-
lows as a matter OF course-serVice And what q
magnificent inspiration 20 our work IL r. when
we DO II for God and with His aid. 1T l. i'm
possible" said old Jeremy Taylor. FOR that
man TO despair who remembers that his helper
Is omnipotent." Payson once remarked. sine.
l have begun 10 ask Gods blessing on my studies
I have done more In one week than IN a Whole
year before" As a practical aid 70 work The
thought Of Gods noaf ness - the Ereatest labor
saver in the world. The toiier ~ho attempts 10
get along without II is throw ing away his best
tool.
But finally. Gods requirements are not met
when they are met merely a. requirements. stlI
less when they are observed a. convenience and
helps. They mus; be met IN the spirit Of los.
When Gods law Is our delight. the thought OF
God cur highest pleasure. the consciousness Of
Gods presence cur nobiest inspiration. then ne
ara Gods. and our work r. Gods. and Gods re-
qnirements 81 Us cease % be requirements be-
cause they have become our one desire for our
selve~. AMOS II. WELLS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
school Administration.

The School Board had little business 10
come before ii last night. the principal
matter being the considering os bids for
heating school No. IS and the allowing OF
that have been erected this summer. The
bids received for heating school No. a.
with steam are as follows: Kirkhof Broth
ers. s. $50; J. s. Farrell < Co. S7.49i: Indian
apolis Heating and Nentilating COMPANY.
$.3ll: Mock * Cook. $3.50. The bids were
all turned over 10 Business Director Gle
land for consideration.
Charles A Dryer. former attorney for the
board. reported that he had collected fudg-
ments In favor of the board againsT ~
Township Trustee Makepeace to the sum of
$40. lO2. Is. the total amount of the surplus
dox-tax fund. Bills were allowed AMOUNT
Ing TO S35.353.1S. OF this sum S27. e00 went
as part payment for new buildings and the
remainder for current expenses for the
month of August.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17

Miss Ida NJ. Foudray has returned from
Colorado.
Miss Jeanette Cowder. OF Chicago. is Wis.,
iting Miss Elizabeth Cough.
Miss Hanna Nathan. of Beaumont: Tex,
Is visiting Miss Belle Nathan.
Mr.. Raymond T. Van Camp has gone to
Charlevoix TO join Mrs. Van Camp.
Miss Elizabeth Chapman has gone 70
Maxfnkuckee to visit Mrs. Herman futile.
Mr.. Sydney W. Elston. who spent the
past ten lays at Atlantic City. returned
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. orlando B. lies have taken
possession OF their new home, IL West Thir-
teenth street.
Mrs. w. II. WATSON. OF Aurora, ILL.,. IS
with her sister. Mrs. Charles Trusler. at
the Blacherne.
The Aquatic Club will give a feast OF
lanterns at its bOathouse at Broad Ripple
Wednesday evening.
Miss Lucy Taggart is entertaining a
house party at French Lick Springs for her
guest, Miss Films, of Chicago.
Mrs. A. o. Ward and Mrs. John McCon-
nell have gone to Atlantic City and other
Eastern points for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray H.. Patterson, who
have been visiting relatives in the city,
have returned TO their home In Memphis.
Miss Rebecca 1nley, who is in Paris. will
come 10 Indianapolis TO visit friends this
fall. returning to Europe for the winter.
The Society OF Kings Daughters met yes,
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Frank Mcbride. Miss Lucy Mayo was
among the guests.
MY. and Mrs. W. w. Baker celebrated
their twenty-hfth wedding anniversary at
their home, 2S2S North Illinois street, last
night. There were over two hundred guests
present.
Mrs. ", Il. Malott. Mrs. Edwin Henry
Forty. and MI. and Mrs. Edgar II. Evans
and daughter Will leave next week for
Beach Haven, n. j., to join Mrs. Arthur
". Brown and Miss Malott-
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin ID. Walcott enter
tanned eighteen young people with dane
Ing and canoeing at the Aquatic Club az
Broad Ripple last night for their visitor,
Miss Calders, % Utica, n. Y.
Miss Lucy Mayo Is in the city visiting
friends for a week before she viii join her
mother. Mrs. "A. r. Mayo. at her summer
home In northern Michigan. In September
Miss Mayo will go 10 Japan 10 prepare for
missionary work in the children's schools.
Miss Grace Andrews. OF New Jersey. will
arrive soon 70 succeed Miss Elizabeth Nc
Kenzie as assistant secretary of the Young
Woman's Christian Association. Miss Nc
kenzie will leave for Pittsburg early in
September.
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Greenwood.

Mrs. Susan wishard is visiting In Indian
apolis.
Miss Mary Tingle. OF Edinburg. is visit
ing Miss Georgia Peek.
Messrs. Otis Wiley and Burel Van DYKE
are spending the week in Buffalo.
The Rev. Mr.. Gudge and his wife have
returned home after a three weeks vaca-
ton
Misses Mayme and Ella Brewer enter
tanned indianapolis and Franklin friends
on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Charles Woods and daughter. of
yerre Haute, are the guests OF Mr.. John
Jennings and family.
Mrs. Edward Lee and children, OF Chi
7ago. are visiting Mrs. Lees parents. DIR.
and Mrs. T. ". Noble.
Last evening the Epworth League enter
tained the cabinet OF the indianapolis dis
trict and the Fietcher-avenue Epworth
League.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
Money i'm Broom Corn.
Atlanta Constitution.

q
Mr.. II. G. Hardy, who lives near Rich
land. Ca, who has been successful in rails
ing broom corn. Is quoted as follows about
the crop:
The raising OF broom corn is a new in
dustry In the South. The average product
per acre is 500 pounds of brush. When the
soil is fine as much as LOCO pounds can be
raised. AS there is no substitute for broom
corn brush. 1t is always in demand. 1t is
a crop that can be easily cultivated. and
grows best where native corn grows best.
requiring the same fertilizing. 1t does best
in bottom lands. In planting Ii the rows
should be three to four feet apart. 1t can
be planted in hills two or three feet apart
with five or six in the hill. If drilled. the
stalks should be four or five inches apart.
or what Is better. chop out with a No. 2
hoe. leaving three or four in A bunch. Gull
tivate the same as corn. but be careful not
to cover the small plants. The time of
harvest in this section southwest Georgia)
is in July. Market prices range from 3
cents to s cents per pound. The seed is
fine feed for chickens. Mixed with oats
it is fine feed for stock. Cattle and hogs
will thrive on it"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
KNIGHTS OF
Temperance CIauses Of the Constitu-
ton Amended by the Society.

PLATTSBURG. N. ", Aug. 16.-The Ma
tional Council of the Knights of Columbu
in session at Cliff Haven. has changed the
method Of selection OF state and national
chaplains. making the office appointive in
stead of elective. The appointment by the
board of directors OF a finance committee
was empowered, the committee to have
charge of all investments of less than $780,
coo.
The convention discussed the temper
ance clauses in the constitution, and
finally amended subdivision A of Section
lO+ 10 read: "Proprietors of breweries and
distilleries and all officers thereof, and all
employees thereof, except such as have no
actual contact with the manufacture and
sale thereof This change will require a
bookkeeper, for instance, in a brewery. to
become an insurance member of the
Knights of Subdivision r was
also amended so as not to include druggists
and their employees in the prohibition
classes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
Quicker Than Christian Science.

Chicago Post.
Lena Johnson had been "A cripple foI
years. Doctors had piled their skill in VAN.
There seemed No hope that she ever would
be able TO walk. Last night fire broke out
i'm the building in which she lived, Is Ell
dredge court. MrS johnson and two other
persons were carried out. Suddenly the
crippled woman arose and. ~Tegaining the
use of her lower limbs. rushed for the burn
ing building. Officers seized her. She strug
gled to free herself. and as she struggled a
small trunk was dragged from the fire.
Thank GOD. that is it, shouted the
woman. THAT l. my trunk.
with trembling hands she tore IL open
and found 5000 which she had concealed
there. Then she swOoned. She not only
recovered her money. but is a cripple no
longer, for she can walk to-cay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
The Earth's Weather.
w. f. Curtis's Norway Letter.
rl1 u-za+hnr a. c,,~.~f~s,-i. -

w. f. Curtis's Norway Letter.
The weather is surprisingly hot. We see
In the papers that a hot wave is crossing
the earth. that you have had il in Chicago
and in New York with terrible fatalities.
and the kilograms have told us of the suf-
fering in London: Paris. Berlin and else
where on the continent; but, although there
has been no suffering here so far As | can
judge. the weather has been remarkably
warm for this altitude and latitude. Peo-
pie tell me. however. that i'm some parts of
Norway il is always very warm i'm the
ummer. 1t IS often a fallacy 10 go north
ward 10 escape the heat. I have travelled
visited nearly all OF the tropics. and the
hottest place l have ever been i'm is Miles
City, Mont. where the thermometer stood
at IA degrees i'm the shade about this time
last year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
Connersvine Factory TO Come Here.

A dispatch from Connersville says: Tine
Connersville wagon and wheel works.
which located here about three years ago.
Is 20 be moved 20 Indianapolis. a fact which
has caused considerable unfavorabIe com
ment among the citizens. as $1,000 VAS
given by them TO the factory a. an induce
nent 10 locate here. The nlant was Owned
by tho Parrys. OF the Parry Manufacture
ing Company, and +. W and George ".
Ansted. OF this city. the former owning
three-nfths. In dissolving partnership Par
~ took all the machinery. leaving tn
building and boilers for the AnStedS. IL
r. probable a new industry Will be located
In the buildings shortly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
MuniCiPaI NOfcN.

Mayor Taggart has the water contract
ordinance and will probably take action on
II when he returns from French Lick.
Building Inspector Bedell will invite the
business mems committee 70 inspect smoke
consumers with him on Monday. and will
then renew action against owners Of
buildings that do not use consumers.
"
North Alabama street property owners
between Ohio and 81. Clair streets have
petitioned the Beard OF Works To order
the street-ratlway company TO repair the
pavement between the tracks. The prop
erty owners allege the company used in
terror material.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
THREE HOUSES BURNED.


A fire at midnight destroyed three of
seven frame houses hat are being built on
Smith street by the Fatout contracting
firm. The tool shed containing all the
tools, window frames. sashes and doors
were also burned. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The loss is estimated at $500.
The fire communicate TO two barns and a
shed across the alley. 1910 North Missouri
street. All were burned. causing a loss of
$50.
A fire alarm was turned in at l o'clock
this morning. that called the department
depsrtment found that the fire was too far
away for IL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
BUTTON
Manufactures nf Important Necessity
Perfecting Consolidation Plans.

NEW YORK. Aug. 16.-Plans for a COM
bination of the button manufacturers of
the United States. taking i'm all the impor-
tant concerns in the country. are being per-
fected. says the World. Among the big
manufacturer expected to enter the COM
bination are the Newell Bros Manufac-
turing Company, OF Springfield. Mass; the
Williston & Mcknight Company, East
ham, Mass; NJ. b. Shantz, Rochester; the
German-American Button Company, Ro-
chester, N. Y; j. Y. Shantz, Buffalo, and
the Waterbury Button Company, Water
bury, Conn. Five of the largest concerns
turn out daily a total of 20. 900 buttons. and
the daily output of those companies which
are likely TO enter the combine is about
275.0N buttons. Each year these concerns
market upward of IS. 900. 900 ivory buttons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
Expelled for Striking n Horse.

Fireman William r. Thompson was called
before the Board OF Safety yesterday to
tell why he struck a horse with a pitch
fork. Thompson admitted his guilt. but
offered no excuse. nor did he plead for
leniency. Mr.. McAIillen insisted on the man
being expelled from the force. This action
was taken. and John LOTUS was appointed
To the vacancy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17

VIII consist of Twenty Pages and
will present more than usuaI variety
of News md Literary Features. In
merit the sunday Journal II the
equal of any paper sold In it's terri
tory. and it's publishers invite In
spectIon and comparison.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
saloon Keepers Not Barred.

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 16.-The Catholic
Order OF Foresters to-day decided to ad-
nit saloon keepers TO membership in the
order. The liquor business, however. was
deemed 70 De an extra hazardous Occur
patton. and all member of the society
engaged I'm IL will have 10 pay an extra
assessment the same as railroad men and
others who are dangerous risks.
The convention adjourned sine die this
afternoon after selecting Dubuque, Ia, as
the next meeting place in 1903.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.-President Jo-
seph Wharton, of the Bethlehem Steel
Company. gave out a statement this after
noon, in which he said that C. NJ. Schwab,
of the United States Steel Corporation,
Will. in a few days. take charge of the
Bethlehem Steel Company. At a netting
of the stockholders of the latter company
to-day 1t was decided TO ratify the pur-
chase of the Bethlehem Iron Company, and
10 issue $7,500.0O of bonds, the purchase
price of the Iron Company. There was not
a dissenting vote, 236. 443 shares out OF a to-
tai of 100000 being represented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17

Charleston News and Courier.
The free-silver people have had a fair
chance and haVe failed utterly TO i'm
press their Vagaries upon the country,
and they must give way To the growing
sentiment. even In their own ranks. 10
the larger and better policy OF the States
which hold II a sound currency as the
strength and safety of the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
To Make Trade.


Philadelphia Record.
An experienced merchant has told be-
ginners how 10 make trade when business
Is slack, and he has concluded with this
advice: Don't sit down and wait for the
coming of a buster season. but hunt IN
good things which you can offer at bargain
prices, and tell about them i'm your news
paper. Ii will keep you busy to serve the
customers you will draw"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
4 Farmers story.


This is the time OF year for the usual
run of farmers stories about crops" said
a representative Of one OF the implement
houses. but | heard one the other day
which seemed new to me. = farmer was
working In his felo when q sewing machine
man came along. Good morning. said the
sewing machine barker. 'Mornin'.' Your
corn seems 10 be- pretty yellow 'Yaas, l
planted yellow Gavin You don't seem 10
have more than half Z CROP WAL, l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
A Fight on Illinois street.

Jack Wilmoth. a fruit dealer at 1874
North Illinois street. and Thomas Adams.
a fish dealer. were arrested last night
after a night on North Illinois street with
three young men. Wilmoth was badly cut
under the eye by a piece of a pop bottle
which was thrown at Adams. Both men
under arrest are charged with being
drunk
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-17
Death of N Fugitive from Justice

NASHUA. y. H.. Aug. 16.-A letter re-
ceived here to-day from Ascuncion. Para
\. Mexican, ex-mayor OF Nashua and for
mer cashier of the Indian Head National
Bank of this city. The cause of death
was not given. Mexican fed from Nashua
in 1898 because of a shortage of about
500. 900 in the finances of the bank. He
had resided In South America since that