The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-21
CONDENSED DOMESTIC NEWS.

' " lhtto has hit a I'LL III
viding New Jersey into ten congressional
districts.
John ]. DAILY. mayor of Limerick. sailed
from New York for Liverpool yesterday on
board the steamer Majestic.
Ex-Congressman c. NJ. Bell. of Fort
orth, has been appointed attorney gen.
eral of Texas TO succeed L. c. Smith, de-
ceased. n
The Colorado House Of Representatives
yesterday adopted resolutions on the death
of former President Harrison, which char
%acterize him as one of the noblest of our
country's sons.
The state insurance commissioner of Ohio
has made a ruling that insurance compa-
MES cannot do health insurance in that
State in connection will insurance against
death and accident.
In a mine explosion near South McAles-
ter, |. T., Henry Evans, a miner, was
killed. and two other miners were seriously
injured. The fire in the mine, originating
at the time of the explosion, continues to
burn with ~unabating fury.
The members of the Chicago Commercial
Club and their guests from Boston, Cincin-
natl and st. Louis, who are touring the
Pacific Coast, arrived at Portland yester-
day morning, and were the guests of the
commercial bodies. They were banqueted
last evening and left for Tacoma.
Senator William Z. Frye. of Maine, sailed
yesterday on the steamer Cherokee from
New York for San Domingo. Senator Frye
said he would not discuss the Cuban situa-
ton at this time, and in fact would say
nothing except that he was much in need
Of rest and was going on a five weeks va
cation.
The Olympia. Admiral Dewey's flagship.
was placed in the dry dock at Charlestown,
Mass, yesterday, 10 be scraped and painted
below the water line. The government is
spending about $500, 600 on her for alterations
between decks and routine repairs. She
should be ready for sea about June l.
Creditors of Gaylor. Blessing & Co, the
oldest brokerage firm in st. Louis, which
failed recently. filed a petition in the
day to declare the company bankrupt.
When the firm assigned on March IL the
statement was made that the liabilities ex-
ceeded its assets by $4,000.
Mrs. Frank Guthrie Moore, a wealthy
and prominent society woman Of Louisville.
was yesterday granted a divorce from
Sherley Moore on the ground of abandon
ment. He, too, is wealthy. having inherited
a large estate from his father. Mrs. Moore
is now in Paris with her only child. whose
custody was given the mother.
The Michigan House has passed a bill
authorizing the city of Detroit to raise
$4,000 for the purpose of celebrating its
bicentury anniversary, and also the Muir
fin bill, abolishing the Detroit city Board
of Canvassers. Both bills are now ready
for the Governors signature, having pre-
viously been passed by the Senate.
President Charles +. Wilson, on behalf
of the Denver Chamber OF Commerce, yes
terday sent a dispatch to President McKin-
lev formally inviting him and his Darty TO
stop in Denver and become the guests of
the Chamber on their Western trip. Gov
ernor Orman also sent a dispatch urging
the Presidents acceptance of the invita-
ton.
The Minnesota House of REPRESENTATIVES,
by unanimous vote, has appointed a com
mite of five 10 investigate the charges of
bribery made by representative Jobson In
connection with the disposition of his bill
To increase the railroad gross earnings tax.
The charges were made during the argu-
ment as to the disposition of the bill,
which finally was referred 10 the recently
appointed tax commission. to be incorpor-
ated in the commissions report 10 the Gov
ernor in such shape as would meet the
approval of the courts. The committee -
to begin its work within forty-eight hours.
WI Tingfang. Chinese minister. left CHI
cago for his post at Washington yester-
day after three days spent in sightseeing.
asking questions and attending dinners
and receptions, including the convocation
exercises of the University Of Chicago, at
which he delivered an address on Chinese
civilization. Mr.. WI had planned a trip
down the drainage canal to-day. but he
was too much fatigued. and most of his
time was spent quietly in his apartments.
During the morning he received a delega-
ton of Cinnamon from his native province.
oago. and at | o'clock was the guest of
honor at a luncheon at the University Club.
President Diaz returned TO the City of
Mexico last night after an absence OF near
~ three months at Cuernavaca. An i'm
mense crowd OF people awaited him on the
platform Of the railroad station. When the
presidential train pulled up the President
appeared on the rear platform of a car and
was greeted with cheers. The President
drove in an open carriage from the depot to
his house. The carriage was escorted by
the mounted presidential guards. The
streets were lined with people. who cheered
and waved handkerchiefs as the President
passed. The house fronts We're gay with
bunting and tonight the iluminations give
the main thoroughfares a holiday appear
ance. The President appeared in excellent
health.