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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Full settlement at Washington.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Ind, May 21-The meet
ing of machinists of the Baltimore q Ohio
Southwestern Railway, held in this city
yesterday and last night. resulted in send
ing a committee to Cincinnati TO confer
with a committee representing the machin-
lists of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Railway shops, at Chillicothe. o., with a
view TO induce them TO act in conjunction
with the men here in regard TO the de-
manded increase of wages from "A TO IS
cents. Word was received from Cincin-
natl tonight that the difficulty has been
adjusted. though the terms of the agree
ment have not been announced. The 200
men affected here are jubilant over the
outcome, and will return to work in the
morning
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CHARLES ADDISON BOUTELLE.
Former Member of Congress Ends His
Days in Mclean Hospital.

BOSTON MAY 21-FOrmer Representa-
tive Charles A. Boutelle, of Bangor. Me,
died to-day at the Mclean Asylum, Waiver
", where he had been confined for a year
with brain trouble. Death was due primar-
lily to pneumonia. which developed last
Sunday. Mr. Boutelles daughter Grace,
who has been at the head of the household
since her mothers death in 1892, at the
bedside to-day. Mr.. Boutelle was siXtytwO
years of age, and his retirement from
Congress last winter was placed on the re-
tired list of the navy as a captain, an Office
to which he was eligible by reason of civil
war and congressional service. Three
daughters survive.
Mr.. Boutelle's illness dates from Dec. q,
1929 when he was seized by fit of uncon-
sclousness while at hotel in this city. He
was carried to his room and later became
delirious. At midnight IL announced
that Mr. Boutele was suffering from an
attack of congestion of the brain. which. il
was hoped. would be only temporary. Later
Mr.. Boutelle was taken to his home in
Bangor. but Immediately returned to Nc
Lean Asylum, where ne had since re-
manned. His mental condition, it is said,
had improved considerably.
Charles Addison Boutelle was born at
Damariscotta, Me-. on Feb. g. 1899; was edu-
Gated in the Brunswick public schools and
at Yarmouth Academy; became a ship
builder under his father; made several for
eign voyages and in 1862 enlisted in the
United States navy: served in the North
and South Atlantic and West Gulf squad
rons, participating in several blockades and
battles; rose to commanders rank and was
honorably discharged in January of 1866.
After a short business career in New York
he became editor and later proprietor of the
Bangor Wing ana Courier; entered Con-
gress in 1880 and served continuously until
the last session. when falling health COM
PEELED his resignation. The last Congress
confirmed his appointment "A captain in
the United States navy, retired.
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Conductors May Adjourn To-day.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, May 2l.-The Order of
Railway Conductors hopes TO complete the
work of the biennial convention tomorrow
with the choice of a place for the meeting
OF 1908 and election of officers. Cincinnati ii
seems 10 be we'll in the lead for the place.
There seems little doubt Of the reelection
CT Grand Chief Conductor +. L. Clarke, OF
Cedar Rapids, but Grand Secretary and
Treasurer w. ]. Maxwell will have race
for his position. w T.. Miller. of Sedalia.
Mo. seeks the place. There is no known
opposition to A. b. Garrison, the present
assistant grand chief conductor. but Chas.
A. Wilkins, grand senior conductor, finds
himself opposed by 4. S. McBee. of Nc
Comb. Miss. at present grand outside
sentinel.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN, Ind, May 21.-The pro-
gramme for Franklin College commence
ment week has been announced and is as
follows: Thursday evening, June 8, eXer-
cises of the music graduates; June 9, (morn-
ing) missionary sermon by the Rev. j. w.
Potter, X. NJ, of Greensburg; afternoon,
memorial prayer meeting; evening. bac-
calaureate sermon by President StOtt; June
TO- examinations in forenoon. prize readings
in afternoon. exercises of graduating class
in the evening; June II. field day eXer-
cses and board meeting; evening. inter-
society entertainment; June r. alumni
mass meeting; stockholders meeting; even
ing, alumni address by Judge @. W.
Grubbs, LII. D.. of Martinsvile; June l3,
tmorning). commencement followed by
alumni dinner faculty reception in the
evening. 1t is probable there will be a
number of social affairs during the week.
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Meter Ordinance Killed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KCKOMO Ind, May 21.-The City Coun-
Gil last night rejected an ordinance provid-
ing for meter measurement of natural gas
The ordinance was killed for two reasons
First the gas company did not obigate l.
self 10 furnish patrons with gas. Second
the rate demanded was considered too high
being 20 cents per thousand The Council
would consider measure at 10 or i cents
II the company would pledge itself TO sup
ply patrons as long as gas exists, as the
present ordinance provides.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal
LOGANSPORT, Ind. May 21.-The north
ern division of the Independent Editorial
Association of the State met here to-day
with about twenty-five editors present The
object of the meeting was TO select "a rep
sentative TO attend a meeting of the south
eTn division, TO be held in Bloomington
next week, when il is expected that some
definite action viii be taken by the coun-
Try publishers to fight the ready print and
plate houses, which they say are charging
eXorbitant prices G. NJ. Walter, of the
Rossville Populist Journal, was selected as
the representative.
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Losses by Fire.

WICHITA. Kan, May 21.-The Santa Fe
freight house. through electric wire,
caught fire tonight and burned TO the
ground. 1t was stored to it's utmost ca
pacity with freight. The loss cannot be
definitely estimated. but il is said il will
reach 10000. Division headquarters. which
adjoins the freight house, was saved by
the heroic work OF the firemen.
GLENDIVE, Mont, May 21.-The North
ern Pacific Railroad Companys large ware
house, in which was stored $1,000 pounds
of wool, tools and supplies. caught fire
at 1855 o'clock this evening, presume bl V
from a locomotive spark and was de-
stroyed. The total loss will reach 500 900.
partly insured
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A satisfactory agreement has been signed
by the Atlas engine works and the Interna-
tional Association of Allied Metal Mechan-
les. The company has signed the PROPOSE
ton submitted by the metal workers May
s, asking for an increase in wages, nine
hours a day and overtime. The men will
receive an Increase of 121a per cent. in
wages, and all the other propositions have
been agreed to. The members of the asso-
citation say they have been treated with a
great deal of consideration by the Atlas
engine works, having been promised from
the first that they would be fairly treated.
They are greatly pleased over their success.
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New OIL Field Opened.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DELPHI, Ind. May H.-The first oil well
near this city was drilled into the Trenton
rock at depth of 912 feet at 10 o'clock this
morning. ard at this evening oil had risen
to a height of 500 feet and was still slowly
rising. The product is a heavy lubricating
oil. with some petroleum. and representa-
tive OF the Standard Oil Company, who has
been watching developments. left at once
for Lima, o.. with a sample for analysis,
hut said he regarded it the best oil yet dis
covered in the State. Other wells will be
started at once. This well probably will
yield thirty barrels daily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
LAW DECLARED INVALID
JUDGE O'ROURkE on THE FORT
WAYNE POLICE COMMISSION.
Appeal Tnkcn-Riot mt a wild West
Show-Indiana Mine Nerger-A
BIuckford Trustees Troubles.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, lad. May g.-Judge
ORourke, OF the Circuit Court, handed
down his decision. this afternoon. in the
charter amendment cases involving the po-
lice commissioners and the police judge.
His decision was against the validity of the
law. He said the police commission law
was invalid because the fire department
was placed under the commissions charge,
and the two departments. fire and police,
were so interviewer i'm the language of the
statute that they could not be separated
lie said the Legislature had no right to
create a vacancy in the police judgeship
after an election.
An appeal was at once taken and the SUI
pfeme Court VIII be asked to advance the
cases for decision before June adjourn
ment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Freie Presse Becomes Democratic.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, May H.-The con-
troll of the Freie Presse. the leading Ger
man daily here, has passed into Democratic
hands. Republicans have, for a long time,
held a controlling interest in the stock. but
still found it difficult to keep the paper in
line for Republican candidates. They there
fore concluded TO sell out to the Democrats
interested In securing the majority of the
stock. They accepted 90 cents the dollar.
1t is understood that Senator Fleming ne
gotiated the deal, and that ultimately the
Freie Presse and the Staats-Zeitung, the
other German daily, will be consolidated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
FOR AGRICULTURISTS.
New College Dedicated at Urbana, III
Large and Well Equipped.

URBANA. ILL.,, May 21.-The new Col
lege of Agriculture recently erected here
was dedicated to-day. the ceremonies be-
ing participated in by a notable assemblage
of agricuturists and the students and
faculty of the university of Illinois Among
the speakers were Thomas +. Hunt dean of
the Agricultural College of Ohio. and Con-
gresham J. @. Cannon. Among the Wis
itors was Mortimer lowering, of Indianap-
ellis, secretary of the International Live
Stock exposition. The structure. which
was completed last winter and cost S152 600
has two acres of floor space, and is the
largest and best equipped agricultural
building in the world
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Two Persons Drowned.

PUEBLO, Col, May 21.-The flood which
last night washed out Denver & Rio
Grande Railway bridge over ST. Charles
creek, ten miles south of Pueblo, submerg-
ing passenger train, caused the death OF
two persons al Beulah, twenty miles far
Their up the stream. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Brown,
of Avondale, who were occupying a cabin
in the canyon for the summer, were
drowned. The escape of the eighteen pas
sengers from the wrecked train was mar
NelouS
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Tornado in North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, ~. c., May PA tornado
struck Fort Mill, S. c., at O'Clock this
morning and followed the Catawba river
TO Mountain island. The office building of
the Charlotte Brick Company at Fort Mill
was blown away, leaving nothing but the
ground floor on which rested the safe
Many small houses were blown down, but
nc lives were lost. At Mountain island
three houses were blown down, including
the residence of James Vanpelt There
great destruction of timber and much
damage TO farms.
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NINE-HOUR DAY.

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGED
the meeting a feeling of confidence was
prevalent among those present that it
would not be long before their demands
were acceded to-
The machinists at the J. b. Allfree Manu-
featuring Company went out yesterday.
The machinists in the employ of Louis
Rexroth will return TO work this morning,
he having signed the agreement for nine
hours and an advance of 121. per cent. in
wages Yesterday
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
strike of syvifchmen.

BUFFALO. May 2l-An the switchmen
employed in the Leh'gh Valley Railroad
yards in this city struck tonight. The ex-
act number of men who went out could not
be learned, but the strike had the effect OF
stopping the movement of freight in the
yards. In consequence of the strike II is
said number of engineers and hremen
had been made idle because there were no
switchmen 10 handle trains The strike OF
the switchmen. although not directly con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
More Porto Ricans start for Hawaii

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. May 1.-Nine
hundred efnigrants embarked on the
steamer California at Guanica for Hawaii
to-day, leaving four hundred more ready
TO sail. Joyous manifestations accompanies
the departure of the emigrants Fourteen
weddings and forty-eight baptisms took
place Sunday. The emigration agents are
spending. II Is estimated. about $4,000 In
recruiting and maintaining the emigrants.
Favorable reports from Hawaii have caused
a continuation OF the emigration.
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nois. Iowa. w. onsin. Minnesota. Mis-
souri, NeOsno. Arkansas Valley. Oklahoma.
Northeast Kansas and Northwestern
Kansas.
After warm discussion an amendment
was adopted TO the church discipline TO
the effect that hereafter no minister Of
the church should BE- allowed TO use to-
bacco in any form. and those who are now
addicted 60 It's use must deslst.
In the Apostles creed the word He'll
was modified and viii in future be rendered
"Hades."
Rev. W. Mckee was elected 10 new Of
flee OF general secretary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Switchnnen's Union.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. May 2.-The ap-
pointment of committees and the reading or
officers reports occupied the attention Oh
the delegates TO the convention OF the
Switchmen's Union of North America to-
day. Grand Master Hawleys report
showed the growth of the order in the past
year to have been phenomenal Among
the presidents recommendations Is one
favoring compulsory insurance. The MEM
hership of the union is approximately 800
and the amount in the treasury S2lOOO. Hot
Springs. Ark. and Denver are candidates
for the next convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
MRcadam Plant Sold.

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
MONON. Ind. May 21.-The sale of the
Indiana Macadam and Construction Com
pany's big plant here. which has been pend
ing for several days, was completed yester-
day. The purchaser is Edward Healy. Of
Louisville. Ky. and the price paid Is SIS 600.
The new management assumes all con-
tracts held by the old firm and a larger
force OF workmen win shortly be added
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
l., ID. & w. Machinists Cult Work.

The twenty-five machinists working for
the l., ID. & w. Railroad Company quit
work yesterday morning and the five cop
persmiths and steam filters struck with
them. A committee of the machinists con-
ferred with Superintendent Graves on Mon
day. and at his request gave him until
Thursday TO communicate with President
Woodford in New York. Afterward, how
ever, the men thought the superintendent
was trying to get the work on hand dis
posed of so that he could refuse their de-
mands, and they therefore notified the COM
mittee that they would not abide by it's ac-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Dangerous rrip in a War Canoc.

VICTORIA. II. C.. May 21.-J. G. Vose. "A
seafaring man. who two years ago started
from here in the yacht Xora for Paris, but
abandoned the trip at Panama left to-day
on a similar expedition. but this time in an
Indian war canoe, which has been decked
over and fitted with sails and made
thoroughly seaworthy. He will be ac-
companied by Norman LuxtOn. news
paper man. formerly of Winnipeg and Mil
waukee They will visit the South seas
Australia. South Africa and Great Britain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
High school Students Suspended.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind. May 21.-More than
ordinary interest centers in the probable
outcome of the action of the school authori-
ties regarding the bolt of a portion of the
Nor class from school last week This
morning those who bolted presented them
selves at High School and were sent home
With the understanding that they had been
suspended ana need not report until they
were sent for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Grover Cleveland at Home.

PRINCETON. -. J.. May 2l.-Ex-Pres-
ident Grover Cleveland arrived here late
this afternoon from New York. he has
Bass island. near Toledo. and appeared 10
&c in excellent health. He returned on
sfbsp who l bss sInSfheria The dhSnsntss
IN attendance at the Cleveland home re-
ports change In Esthers condition. He
said he could not predict how soon che
would be better. but Il expecting an Tn
provement any hour.
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WET AND RAW WEATHER.
Rain To-day and Probably To-Mor.
row-Brisk NortheastcrIy Winds.

WASHINGTON. May 21.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday:
For Illinois and Indiana-Rain on
"Wednesday and probably on Thursday:
fresh TO brisk nOrtheasterly winds. becom-
ing northerly.
For Ohio-Rain on Wednesday and some
what lower temperature in northern nor
rcn. Thursday probably rain, brisk south
e2sterly winds. becoming northwesterly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Last Payment to Creditors.
all 10 the Indiananolis journal.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
BEDFORD, Ind. May 21-D. w Parker,
trustee of the w. c. Winstandly Bedford
Bank which failed a few years ago. has
made his final report in the affairs of that
Institution and has been discharged The
last payment is now ready for distribution
among the creditors, which will be 65-t00
OF per cent, making total of 80 per cent
paid 10 the creditors.
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Srecial 10 the indianapolis Journal
WABASH. Ind, May IA letter was re-
ceived from the Rev J. s. Grant, the we'll
known Christian minister of this city. who
is travelling in Asia, stating that he is con-
fined 10 his bed i'm the Beaconsfield Hos
lital at Smyrna. For three weeks he had
been very III OF typhoid fever and Yves
forced To abandon part of his trip. He Is
improving slowly and will continue his Jour-
peV
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Knee Deep I'm the Mire of Sin.

CLEVELAND, o.. May 2.-The eighty
fourth annual convention of the Episcopal
Diocese of Ohio. is in session. in this city.
In his address 10 his clergy to-day, Bishop
William A Leonard spoke of Sensational
ism in the Pulpit, in part as follows: 1T
is not fashionable In some places to preach
about sin 1t has been relegated to the
attic as not up TO date. because there are
grave questions as TO it's origin and
whether IL is of eternal duration. What
care you and / for such gatherings when
we stand knee deep in the very mire OF
csn1
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To Revive Creed and Marriage Rules.

DIES MONIES. Ia, May 21.-The forty
third General Assembly of the United
Presbyterian Church of North America
opens tomorrow evening with address
by Rev. j. p Sankey. of Rochester. n. Y,
the retiring moderator. The committee for
revision of creed recommends that the re-
striction against secret societies be modi-
fled and the rule against a man marrying
near relatives OF his wife be abolished. The
consideration OF these changes Will be the
chief work of the assembly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
WOOdwOrkers Threaten to Strike.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 21.-By the unani-
nous vote of woodworkers employed in st.
Louis planning mills, ii has been decided 10
call a general strike unless the unions de-
mand for a nine-hour working day is COM
piled with before Wednesday morning. The
strike would involve between 100 and ], 400
Norkmen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
PrOgressiveness mt Anderson.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, May 2l.-Never in the
history of Anderson has such a spirit OF
progressiveness been manifest by the Coun-
Gil as at the session last night. In all, four
teen stSeets were ordered paved with brick
sidewalks constructed of cement and sewer
extensions made in many parts of the city
and a large addition to the electric ligni
plant ordered Most of the work was upon
petition. and but few remonstrator were IN
evidence. The contracts viii be awarded
early in June.
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Iected with that of the machnists. arose
IRON a situation created by the going out
OF the latter body of men. 1t seems that
since Monday. according - the machinists
the yards of the Lehigh have been patroled
by policemen. The switchmen objected to
working under police protection and struck.
So far known the switchmen have no
grievance OF their own.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Five Hundred Men and Boys Idle.

PITTSVILLE, Pa, May 21.-Hammond
oollery. at Girardville. operated by the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company, is idle because union men refuse
to work with Dennis Curley, contractor
who took a contract TO drive a hole 10 be
used as a pumpway without including the
1G per cent. advance paid by the company
last October. Five hundred men and boys
are idle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
suicide of Tobacco Dealer.

LEXINGTON. Ky. May A.-Horace W.
Means. OF this city. one OF the best
tucks, committed suicide in the stable lot
I'm the OF his boarding house at l
o'clock last night. He fired bullet entirely
through his body below the heart. He was
respondent on account Of III health
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
City shaken by an Earthquake.

CARACAS, Venezuela. May 21.-The City
of Cumana was visited by violent earth
quake shock at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. There was no loss of lie, the only
damage being 10 property.
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half a dozen heads were cracked before
order was restored by the police. The farm
ers are said to have been fieeced out of fully
1900 by the gambling contingent which is
following the show. who piled their call
ing boldly and were not interfered with by
the officers
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Package Containing $4,000 Missing

KANSAS CITY. Mo, May 2l-A package
containing s.. 900 in currency consigned BY
registered mall by the National Bank OF
Commerce TO a bank In Great Bend. Kan.
has disappeared and detectives are work.
ing on the theory that IL stolen by a
postal clerk. The mail pouch indicated
that II had been tempered with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22

5. {. +. II. WAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast Official.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins Very III.

ST eciai the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, May A.-News comes
from GAINESVILLE. O.. that Mrs. Elizabeth
Hopkins Is in very poor health. She is
ninety-seven years old. She lived here many
years and served as matron OF Earlham
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-22
Victims of an Avalanche.

MILAN, May 21.-The village of Aurenza
has been partially destroyed by an ava
lanche The number OF fatalities is not yet
known. but already fifteen corpses have
been recovered.