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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28
Hitch In the Identification.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Nov. ~
Despite the fact that Miss Lille Stanley
insists that Newell c. Rathbun, the man
confined in jail here charged with the muir
der of Charles Goodman, is the same man
to whom she was married Sept. S, 1900, un-
der the name of Edward A Talbert the Re-
formatory officials are just as positive that
Rathbun and Talbert are two distinct per-
sons
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Railroad Receivership Confirmed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Nov. 21.-To-day Benjamin
Simpson was notified of the action Of the
Supreme Court in affirming his appointment
as receiver of the G.. * 5. T.. Railroad. run
ming through this city. Mr.. Simpson says
he Will take steps TO pay off the employees
at once and get the road on a paying basis.
He thinks he can have trains running regu-
larlN IN a few weeks.
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O'Dea's Vigorous Protest.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RENSSELAER,, Ind, Nov. q. Pat
O'Dea. the full back Of the South Bend
Athletic Association football team, vigor-
ously denies that himself or any membe
of the of his team is RESPONSE
BILE for the $3.50 side bet on the Rensselaer,
South Bend game TO be played here next
Monday. He says the bet is made by South
Bend supporters of the team, and does not
care to shoulder the responsibility of the
wager
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DIR. r.. Il. Gray Indicted.

CHICAGO, Nov. 27.-Dr. Robert L. Gray,
of Garden City, Kan, was indicted by the
grand jury to-day for the murder of Irma
Brown, who died here recently from the
effects of a surgical operation. Margaret
Indiana TedfOd, who was called to attend
the patient as nurse, appeared before the
jury and gave strong evidence in support
of the charge that a crime had been COM
mitted.
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Burglars Wrecked the Safe.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE. Ind. Nov. 2z.-Burglars
last night blew open the safe in j. II. Rob-
ertson's general store at Homer, just east
of here, and secured about S54 in money.
Mr.. Robertson, who lives opposite. heard
the explosion, but did not ascertain the
cause until this morning. Fragments of
the safe door were blown through the wall
Of the storeroom a distance of 800 feet.
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Two years ago Mayor Harrison. of Chi
cage, was proclaimed a presidential guam
tity. when Mr.. Bryan should have been set
aside but his administrator of the city of
Chicago has been so weak and he has
been so much the victim Of political job
bers that he is destined to oblivion when
his term as mayor shall end.
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WAS AN INDIANA WOMAN.
Mrs. McNicl, Swept Overheard from
the Steamship B~eIgenIand.
Speclal ID ID Indlananolis IournaI.

oIVlIdI % TIC IHIIdHdIOIIs JUuIIdI.
UNION CITY, Ind, Nov. 27.-The story
in this mornings Journal giving the par
ticulars of the death Of Mrs. Harry Nc
Mel. who was swept from the deck of the
steamer Belgenland on Sunday, was read
with intense interest in this city. the vic
tim of the accident formerly being Miss
Jessie Ruby, who for eight years was pos
mistress at this place. She was considered
one of the best who has ever had charge
Of the local office. Some time after she
was succeeded as postmistress. she entered
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
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Dearborn street. Auditorium Annex Hotel.
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Of Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
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House. Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel.
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Smallpox situation Is Worse.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind. Nov. H.-The smallpox
situation grew worse to-day, two more
cases coming TO light. One of the patients
is Miss Anna Wilson, a teacher In the city
schools. whose home is just outside the city.
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Young Woman Shoots Herself.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KNIGHTSTOWN. Ind. Nov. 2.-Miss
Leora Culbertson, a prominent young
woman Of this city, committed suicide Just
afternoon to-day by shooting herself in the
right temple with a revolver, which she
secured from the stock in her fathers
hardware store. She left a note stating
that she was tired of life. Her family is
one Of the oldest and most prominent in the
city. She was twenty-seven wears old.
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Representative Richardson. of Tennessee,
Democratic leader of the House. thinks his
party will not lack for issues in the coming
Congress. OF course not; they will simply
oppose everything proposed by the Repub-
-ucang
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Furniture Warehouse Burned.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. E.-Eire Tonight de-
stroyed the Scarritt-Comstock Furniture
Manufacturing C~ompany's finishing shop
and warehouse. Holiday goods and stock
furniture 10 the amount OF S175.ooO were
burned. The loss Is covered by insurance.
One hundred and twenty persons at work
In the building at the time had narrow e.
caDes from injury and death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

The secretary Of war is rather noncom-
initial regarding the anti-canteen law. He
says official reports as to it's effects indi-
cate that they are unfortunate. but as he
thinks the law has not yet had a thorough
trial observation of its working wiz be cen
tinued another year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

The report that Ex-Governor Hill and
Boss Croker will bury their political an
tagonisms and use their influence to unite
Croker has come TO the conclusion that he
cannot become a factor in national poll
tics, and that Hill. to secure a presidential
npmination. will retract his charges of
Tammany's infamics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

There appear to be a few people in this
country who cannot see, hat the United
States has no more right to interfere In
behalf OF the Beers than Great Britain
has 70 helm the EiIininns
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Suspicious.
Yonkers statesma

1onkers StatesInln.
I'm getting a little suspicious Of our book
keeper" said one of the partners to the other.
You are" said the surprised one.
yes; I'm afraid there's something crooked
with his books"
What in the world gave you that idea?'
why. yesterday a band of music passed the
office. and the bookkeeper never left his desk
for a moment TO look out of the window"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

The man who has invented a combined
coat and vest is a half dozen years too
late with his invention. During the last
four years men could afford coat and vest,
and even an overcoat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

factory accidents is fearful to contem-
plate, because it betrays recklessness re-
garding human life by those who are in
the rush Of business.
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= Suggestion.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore AlneTICan.
What we need said the street-railway
manager, lis some plan that viii induce the
women 10 go to the front Of the car instead
OF crovvding about the door,
why don't you put a little bargain counter
back OF the motorman?" asked the friend who
was noted for his suggestions.
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Imagination.


Brooklyn Life.
she-Tve just been reading "A Winter in
Paradise" by Talkington. How enchantingly
he writes Of the calm happiness Of married
lovers!
He-Yes; he is a bachelor, you know.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28
Something Like One.

Philadelphia Bulletin.
did you notice how she jabbered away when
she sat there between those two menu
Goodness, yes. 1t made me think OF a tongue
sandwich"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

1t is a day to remember the stranger
within our gates, and in every town there
are such who will have no home festival
unless it is extended to them by a kindly
impulse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

The Porto Rican agitator. Santiago lyle
sias. has issued a call for a mass meeting
of laborers. TO be held at San Juan to-day.
with a view to organizing trades unions.
1siesias was recently released from jail on
bail given by President Gompers, of the
American Federation of Labor. If there is
any good in his record IL has not come ont.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

II is not known where she contracted the
disease. She makes her home al the resi-
dence OF one OF The dairymen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28

Thirty-four years ago. when Secretary
Seward negotiated with Russia for the
purchase OF Alaska for 10000. he was
the object or quite general ridicule. 1t
was declared 10 be an investment in ice.
mountains and a few dirty Indians. II
.x-sDeaker Reed had been in the mood for
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Explained.

Philadelphia Press.
Pa" said little Willie, who had been read
ing a treatise on phrenology. what is the
bump OF destructiveness?'
''Why-er-a railroad collision, 1 suppose"
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''Gra ustark."

The instaIlment OF ''Graustark" announced fol
to-day viii appear on Friday. Pressure Of Other
matter eompels it's omission from to-day
Journal.
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THE HUM0RISTS.
Accounting for Ii.

BlancheAIt isn't easy to find anything new in
wedding presents.
May-No. SO many people have been married.
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New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
TREATY EXPECTED TO FAN.
THE BRITISH CABINET DRAFTING ITS
DECISION ON THE SENATE
AMENDMENTS

London, Fen 23-The draft or the Cabinet >
decision on tho Senste's amendments To the
Hay-pauncefote Treaty is beinE drawn up at
the Foreign OfFce. n is possible that the re-
ply 20 Secretary Hays note may he transmitted
through Lord Pauncefote instead Of through
Mr. Choate, although Lord I-ansdovne has no,
Yet indicated which medium he prefers Drlo-
matte precedent rather favors making Lord
Pauncefote the bearer Of the message
While The exact nature Of the British counter
proposals is still kept secret II is safe to say
that If they are considered ar all by the United
States they will prohibi, a conclusion being
reached before the date when the Hay-Paunce-
fote Treaty lapses.
In the course ~ a long conversation with
representative OF The Associated Press to-day
a responsible official satirically remarked that
Great Britain would he only too delighted to
meet the Senate's wishes if the Senate was
equally willing to meet Great Britain's. The
mere fact that adequate discussion of the
latter was impossible before the lapsing of the
Hay y-Pauncefote Treaty was a circumstance
over which Great Britain had no control. hut
which, he trusted would not interfere with the
eventual settlement.
The United States Embassy is still without the
vaguest indication Of Great Britain's reply, and
Mr.. Choate has not received any summons from
the Foreign Office. In the ordinary course of
events he Will pay his weekly diplomatic visit
on Tuesday, and il is possible that the answer
may be delayed until then. Even that will be
speedy procedure for the Foreign Office. as the
cumbersome machinery Of the Cabinet and
Government offices works much slower
general rule.
Unofficial rumor persists in putting the Alaska
boundary question among the subjects Great
Britain is desirous Of having settled before
meeting the Nicaragua Canal demands The
Colonial Office has been busily engaged in gath
ering Alaskan data within the last few weeks
and this may he taken To some extent con
firmation OF the report. Nr. Chamberlain's de-
partment. however. has serious doubts as to
whether the Cpited States will consider Alaska
and Nicaragua in one breath.
IL may be reiterated without a shadow Of
doubt that the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty will
lapse, barring always the possibility of the
state Departments speedy acceptance of con-
oluons that in the ordinary course of events
would take months 10 negotiate. The counter
proposals are not made in the belief that they
are impossible of acceptance, though they are
or, rather, will be. suggested with thorough
cognizance Of the fact that no satisfactory con
eluson could be reached within the time
naming before the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
lapses.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
PROFESSOR ROSSs DISMISSAL.
COMMITTEE OF ECONOMISTS MAKES REPORT ON
HIS RELATIONS WITH STANFORD
UNIVERSITY

Tire committee appointed at the Detroit meeting
OF economists In last December. inquire into
the causes " the dismissal Of Professor Edward
Ross from Stanford University has prepared its
report The Of DR.. Ross is still fresh in the
public mind His resignation, IL will be remembered
was due 70 the fact that Mrs. Stanford, whose
husband had endowed the university. objected TO his
economic opinions. Professor Edwin r. A. Seig-
OF Columbia: Professor Henry W Farnam
of Yale and Professor n. r. Gardner. of Brown
appointed a committee TO ascertain the facts
Mrs Stanford's aversion for Professor Ross can
be traced the committee thinks. to her objections
to his declarations in favor of free silver
The committee declares that resignation was
practically forced upon Professor Ross and cites
the report of the Alumni Committee of the univer-
Sity. vi hCh report has the indOrsement the uni
versity authorities. IT'S evidence
The report Of the Committee of Economists ends
with this paragraph
We aware that owing 10 the failure of Presi-
dent Jordan give definite replies all our ques-
t0ns there may be important facts with which
unacquainted On the other hand we can
not but feel that refusal TO furnish specific in
formation in a of such tmportance-tn which
IL is charged that the freedom of speech is at
stake-is itself fact Of significance, which to say
the least. ts much 70 be regretted"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
HEIRS OBJECT TO SHA YES.
SAY THEY DEPLETED ESTATE LEFT BY
WOMAN WHOSE HUSBAND HEAPED
COBBLESToNEs ON HER GRAVE.

Surrogate Theodore H Silkman, of westches-
ter County. will be asked to decide this question
in his court. at White Plains, on March IL:
Has an heir TO the income of an estate the
legal right to charge as expenses two shaves a
week and $50 for digging a grave through two
tons of cobblestones?"
Heirs OF the estate Of Mrs Eliza Collins. of
Chappaqua intend to protest most vigorously
against such charges There are thirty-two
heirs, and Robert Havsand. executor Of the WILL
is anxious 10 settle the estate but so many law
yers have been engaged that a long legal battle
is expected Elijah Collins was a well known
resident Of Chappaqua. He died year ago at
the age of eighty-six. IL appears that the two
shaves week two tons of stone on hts wifes
grave and other odd devices were adopted by
Collins 10 show his disapproval Of the will Of his
wife, who died five years ago. leaving him only
the income Of the estate. At his death the
estate should be divided the will provided,
among her relatives.
The thirty relatives named by Mrs Col
lins in her will have discovered that only about
SlO0 remains TO be divided among them. and
they intend to protest against the expenses of
Collins most vigorously A few years ago Elijah
Collins became involved in a law suit the
dividing line OF some property. and. fearing a
Judgment, transferred all his property 10 his
wife. The suit was settled in his favor and as
the story goes Mrs. Collins refused TO deed the
property back 70 her husband. because she
feared he would spend it,
When Collins learned by his wife's will that
his share in her estate was only a ufe's inter-
est he was so indignant that he engaged a
graVedigger 20 heap two tons OF cobblestones
on her grave for the purpose he afterward
said. TO see that she didn't get out" The
cobblestones on the grave one OF the main
causes In the trouble Of settling the estate.
Among the items Of the executors accounting 2
are two shaves week for Collins and $50 for
digging Collins's grave. 1t cost SIS extra to
prepare COllns's grave near that OF hts wife on
account OF the stone heap which had to be re-
moved. The heirs aver that two shaves a week
Tor Collins was extravagant. and they object to
such allowance.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
NOVA SCOTIA TIMER LAND SOLD.
TWO WORKERS IN SYNDICATE PURCHASING
PROPERTY FOR so5OOoo

TWO WORKERS IN SYNDICATE PURCHASING
PROPERTY FOR s25Ooo
Halifax y s. Feb % CspeciaD.- Seventy five thou
sand acres OF valuable timber land changed hands
and s25o0Oo deal. of the extensive in the
history Of the lumber industry in Nova Scotia. was
completed yesterday. The large timber Of
the Young Brothers Company. Limited. at ST.
from Halifax. were sold to an American and Cana
dian syndicate. composed of Henry Patton. OF Al
bany. N Y: Fl. r. Wells. of Canton N. Y. and
w D. Beardmore, OF Toronto. The property Sold
which includes timber limits on the Indian. Ingra-
ham, East and Hubbard's rivers. and the large
mills at Ingraham River. is one OF the most valu-
tween 100000 and 100000 feet. The price paid for
the property was s25000
The new owners will enter into possession at
once and NIessrs Beardmore. Patton and Wells
will go to ST. Margaret's Bay to take the
property Mr. Wells will be resident manager.
Wells and Patton have for years carried on ex-
tensive numbering operations in the AdrOndacks.
and Mr.. BeardmOTe, who is engaged extensively in
business and manufacturing In Ontario, is one OF
Iorontos WealthiesJ CItzenS. Ills son Is heu-
tenant In the Royal Canadian Regiment, now in
this garrison. The syndicate will carry on the
business at Ingraham River at present but ex-
tcnsiVe developments will take place in the near
future. and the present large output will be con-
sderably increased. With ample capital at the
disposal OF the new syndicate IL is expected that
kindred industries will also be established, in
cuding a large tannery. The Young Brothers.
Company, Limited, was composed of b. F. Young
D. p. Young and Charles W. Young, and the prop
erty Just transferred was purchased by them five
n B.. for 10000 A large portion of the lumber on
the property is hemlock.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
THE ID. A. r. ADJOURNS.
ELECTION CoMPLETED-LOvTNG CUP PRE-
sENTED TO MRS MANNING
lsY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUNE.


Washington. Feb 23-The closing day OF tho
convention OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution was busy and exciting. From 10:SG
O'Clock this morning until the last hour tonight
there strong body OF obstructionsts the
floor determined TO block legislation. The conven-
ton behindhand with its business when the
elections came on but yesterday chiefly de-
voted 10 social functions and patriotic exercises
and when the session opened to-day the election
VAS stiu unfinished. The amendments 10 the con-
stituton and the resolutions are always considered
the most important business Of the congress and II
was moved soon the morning prayer had
been offered that the remainder Of the election be
set aside until after the amendments 10 the con
stitutton had been acted This voted down
BY large majority and the election took prece-
dence
While the ballots were being prepared Mrs. Wise.
OF Sew-YOrk, presented a resolution thanking
for the delightful reception at the White House
The resolution adopted by a rising vote The
balloting lasted until the recess, and II was
almost o'clock before Mrs Manning started the
afternoon session Mrs. Sara kinney State regent
81 Connections. came the stage. and in a neat
speech referring to her sterling character and
fair administration" presented 20 Mrs. Manning
loving cup from the Albany chapter and some Of
her friends the Board and IN the congress. The
cup is inscribed follows
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
EXTRA SENATE SESSION CALLED
TO MEET AT NOON on MARCH FOR ExECU-
TIVE PURPOSES

TO MEET AT NOON on MARCH FOR EXECU-
TIVE PURPOSES
Washington Feb 23-The President to-day
issued proclamation calling special session
OF the Senate for executive purposes immedi-
ately after the dissolution OF the present Con
gress on March l. The text OF the proclams ton
is as follows:
BY the President of the United States of
America
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas Public interests require that the
Senate Of the United States be convened at u
O'Clock the fourth day ~ March next. 10
receive such communications may be made
by TIE Executive;
Now. therefore. l. William Mckinley Presi-
dent Of the United States Of America do hereby
proclaim and declare that extraordinary oc-
cason requires the Senate Of the United States
10 convene al the Capitol. in the city Of Wash
ington, on the fourth day Of March next at 10
o'clock noon Of which all persons who shall at
that time be entitled 70 act as members Of that
body are hereby required 10 take notice
Given under my hand and the seal OF the
United States az Wa shington the 23d day Of
February in the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and one. and Of the independence
OF the United States the one hundred and TWEEN
ty-ifth. WILLIAM NrLrTNT E-y
BY the President
JOHN HAY. Secretary OF state