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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
ROBERT j. ELVIN DEAD
HE WAS PROBABLY HI OLDEST
RAILROAD MAN IN THE STATE.
ne Helped Build the First Road i'm In
~diana-The Funeral VIII BE
Held TO-MOrrOV.

Robert ]. EIvin, one OF the b~est-known
railroad men in the State of Indiana, died
yesterday morning at 171O North Illinois
street, the home of his son. His death
was due 10 old age.
Robert J. Elvin was born at Wells. in
the county of Norfolk. England, in 1911.
He came TO this country when nineteen
years of age, making the ocean journey
on a sailing vessel in ninety days. He at
once entered the service Of the c~ontrac-
tors in the building of the Ohio and Penn
sylvania canal as civil engineer. The work
was suspended in 1897 and he then began
work on the old Madison Railroad. which
was then under construction. His first work
was done near Madison in cutting grades.
Later he was made station master at
North Madison, which was then the head
quarters OF the road. .He subsequently
served as agent at Queensville and then
as general clerk. The road did not pay
well at first and was soon leased. Mr.. Ell
win purchased a part interest, after be-
coming paymaster Of the road after it
was sold TO a railroad corporation. In
1866 the Madison road was purchased by
the owners Of the Jacksonville road and
he became paymaster of the j., NJ. & l.,
" 4 RAaCC AC Ill I'LL 4ocO. 14C was
then made general agent, in which Ca
pacity he served actively until about six
months ago. His connection with the
road was not, however, severed until his
death.
Mr.. E1vin took great interest in the af-
fairs of the road and was proud of his
work in connection with it. He was we'll
posted on all matters concerning it's OPP
Grafton and bore the title. given by asso-
Ciates, of the Madison road encyclo-
pedia.' His interest I'm the road is indi-
.a44 NJ The - ~ a. -As.A -
arranged expressly for the collection of
relics or his service, which were large in
number. He had among the relics the first
spike driven in the construction of the
road. Many Of the relics were contributed
to. the worlds fair exhibit of the Penn
sylvania. which exhibit iS now a part of
the Field Museum at Chicago. He was the
history OF the Madison road, his service
beginning several years prior to that of
William N. Jackson, recently deceased.
He has lived in this city since 1888, resid-
Ing most of this time with his son, w.
IL. Elvin, who is the only surviving MEM
Der Of his family. He was married sixty
years ago and his wife died Jan. 8 of this
strong constitution and retained control OF
all his faculties until the time of death.
lie retired as usual early Friday night. AT
4 o'clock yesterday morning he awoke COM
planning of pain in his chest. He con-
tinued to grow worse and death resulted
at S:15 o'clock.
The funeral will be held tomorrow aft
OF the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
and the Rev. ]. Cumming Smith will have
charge of the services. The burial will
be at Crown Hill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
BOYS CLUB RUMMAGE SALE.
This Society Inaugurated This Kind of
Sale I'm Indianapolis.

The second annual rummage sale for the
benefit of the Boys Club will be opened
"Wednesday in the old Badger building, 127
East Washington street. For several days
past a committee of women have been at
the storeroom receiving goods. and it is
expected that on Wednesday when the
sale opens there will be a large stock of
goods for sale in every department. The
managers OF the sale this year are Mrs.
+. j. Foster, Mrs. A. j.. Sutcliffe and Mr..
Edgar Evans. The treasurer is Miss Annie
Fraser, and each department will be fur
nished with a cashier. The sale will be
conducted with system and a corps Of
workers will be IN each department. The
sale was started in this city last
year by the directors of the Boys Club.
and proved such a success that a like sale
has been conducted by almost every other
charitable and church society in the city,
therefore IL IS not expected that the Boys
Club sale will be as successful as IL was
last year. However. the ladies in charge
are DESTROYS of having people I'm the city
collect all articles they don't wish 10 keep
and telephone the rummage sale store.
old phone S044 and new phone 2205. and
members OF the Boys Club will call for
them. The ladies are also asking the mer-
hantS TO donate old stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
WILL MEET HERE APRIL s.
Mine Workers. Executive Committed
to Have n Session.

Notice has been given for a meeting Of
the executive board of the United Mine
Workers, in this city, April 8. The meeting
is called to ratify the action of President
Mitchell in settling the threatened strike
in the anthracite district. Concessions were
made to the operators which, Secretary
Wilson says, will no doubt be approved by
the board. He regards the concessions as
an important factor in bringing the miners
and operators together, as the operators
have promised to recognize the union If,
during the coming year, the union is able
to control all local strikes.
President Mitchell agreed to this and as
the anthracite miners are now nearly all
under the jurisdiction of the United Mine
Workers, the officers entertain little doubt
that a satisfactory discipline will be main
tanned. The executive board will also con-
slider the strike situation in the bituminous
fields of Arkansas, Kansas and Indian Ter
ritory, where men have been on strike for
nearly two years, and a defense fund for
Hopkinsville, KY. The board will also elect
a successor to Editor Scott, of the United
Mine Workers Journal, who resigned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
SALOON MEN VISITED.
Alleged Managers of Mrs. Nation Tried
to Secure Money from Them.

Several men representing themselves to
be managers of Mrs. Carrie Nation, the
saloon smasher from Kansas, visited a
number of the prominent downtown sa-
looms last night and endeavored to secure
money from the proprietors or ~bartenders
by holding out the inducement that they
would bring Mrs. Nation and nave her de-
liver one of her characteristic ~harangues
in the saloons. At several of the places
these men secured written promises to pay
stipulated sums for the appearance of Mrs.
Nation.
When it became apparent that n petty
game was being worked complaints from
the victims were heard on all sides. The
alleged managers secured So at the Bis
marck saloon. they also visited the Circle
Park, Harry Walkers, and a number of
other saloons. When they appeared at the
Tuxedo saloon and made their proposition
TO the man behind the bar he offered them
$50 if they would bring Mrs. Nation to the
place and nave her smash the mirrors. The
alleged managers displayed in this saloon
two contracts which they had secured from
proprietors of other saloons whose names
were carefully concealed.
Thomas j. Myers, local manage of the
Grand Opera House, who with Shafer
Zeigler, auditor of the Grand, is bringing
Mrs. Nation TO this city, was seen in his
room at the Denison Hotel last night and
asked If he knew anything Of the move
ments Of the men in question. Your in
formation is the first L have received that
anything Of this kline was going on" he
said. Mrs. Nation during her stay i'm this
city, at least until she finishes her lecture
in Tomlinson Hall tomorrow night, is UNI
der the direction of Mr.. Zeigler and myself
and we nave an explicit understanding
with her that she lis not to appear in pub
lie until she goes TO the hall to deliver her
lecture.
Il personally know that Mrs. Nation
did not leave her room tonight and that
at 10 o'clock she directed her representa-
tive, Miss Morse, to give out the state
ment that she had retired for the night. If
anybody made. an offer TO take Mrs. Ma
ton to a saloon either tonight or at any
time before her lecture he was promising
something he could not fulfill" Mr.. lei
gier could not be found last night. The in
cident created a great deal Oh comment
and the remark was freely made that it
was a pitiable piece of business TO try 10
utilize an old woman'S notoriety to secure
a few paltry dollars. The action of the
men will be thoroughly investigated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
ANOTHER FRENCH LECTURER.
NJ. CASTOR Deschamps to BE Heard in
This City.

A voluntary committee of men and wom-
EN- interested in the French language have
arranged with lie yCercle Francois for NJ.
CASTOR Deschamps TO deliver an address in
this city on Monday. April %. NJ. Des-
champs is the fourth lecturer employed by
LIE Cercle Francois of Harvard University.
His predecessors in this work have been
Rene Doumic, critic; Edouard Rod. critic
and novelist; Henri de Regnier, poet. NJ.
Deschamps is a critic and writer. The
committee which has undertaken the ar
rangements is DESTROYS that every one in
terested in the French Language and French
literature shall feel himself invited to at
tend this lecture. Tickets can be had upon
application 10 any member of the commit
tee. The committee includes Mrs. May
Wright Sewall, Mrs. j. l.. Grifiiths. Mr.. and
Mrs. s. +. Morss, Mrs. w. T.. English, Miss
Emily Fletcher. Miss Mary Z. Colgan, NJ.
Du Bots and Nine. Weigeldt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

cisco, for $4,000. dated Aug. Is. 1895. due
Jan. 2. 1899. with z per cent interest APP
praised value, nothing.
Bill of sale OF 800 for interest In club
house and lease in Liverpool, Fulton coun-
ty. III. Appraised value, 800.
Policy of Insurance in the Manhattan Lie
Insurance Company of New York for $5,OV
on life of Benjamin Harrison Appraised
value. 5000.
Policy of insurance in the Mutual Life
Insurance Company OF New York for 5000
on life of Benjamin Harrison. Appraised
value, 1851.
Policy of insurance in the Equitable Life
Assurance Society for $1,000 on life of
BENJAMIN Harrison. Appraised value, $4,000.
Policy OF insurance in New York Life In
surance Company for $4,000 on life of Ben
jamin Harrison. Appraised value, $4,000
Cash on hand $5S9.91.
Cash on deposit in Fletcher's Bank.
$S,220.02.
Cash on deposit in First National Bank
of New York, $557.0S.
Cash on deposit in City Trust Company
OF New York, 49, $50. SO.
The total value Of the property appraised
is S176, SIS 81.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
Indiana Veterinary College.

The ninth annual commencement OF the
Indiana Veterinary College will be held in
Germania Hall tomorrow evening. begin
ming at s o'clock. Music will be furnished
by Beiser's orchestra. The annual address
will be delivered by the president. DR.. +.
\. Mueller. Prof. J.. +. McAvOy will give
a recitation. Degrees will be conferred b.
the president. Mr.. Victor Jose will con-
tribute a vocal selection and the valedic-
tory VIII be delivered by Nathan b. Combs.
Alser the exercises there will be a dance
ard banquet. The graduating class is
made up of the following: John Archer.
Spencer: Jesse T. Brown. Flora: William
Cristy. Terre Haute; Nathan y. COombs.
Mulberry; Frank j. Mueske. indianapolis
Amos +. Nelson. jamestown: Frank n.
Riester. Salem: James c. Taylor. Mil
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ton. Mrs. Nation said: well. i had been
thinking OF some kind of a method Tor
years-I am not one Of the original cru
saders, you KNOW have spent my time
In praying and talking and moral suasion,
but the liquor traffic grew and grew all the
time. Words were just like the wind blow
You know God says. My word is a ham
mer that breaketh the rock The secret or
my work is faith in God; 1t is because L am
a New Testament reader. / always carry
my Bible with me, you see.' With this,
she fourished a copy Of the Bible in the d.
rection OF the newspaper men.
FILLS HER WITH JOY.
Another thing which has given great joy
to the soul of Mrs. Nation is a song. Car
RE Nation and Her Hatchet." composed
by Edward c. Avis, of Chicago, and re-
tailed at the modest sum of 40 cents per
copy. "The words of that song read like
they are inspired" said Mrs. Nation, as
she extended a copy of the music to a re-
porter. carefully retaining her grasp on
the other end, and Mr.. Avis composed II
right on the spot"
Have you got your Ratchet with You.
and are you going to do any smashing
here" Mrs. Nation was asked.
NO, l haven't any Ratchet with me, ex-
cept the little one 1 wear as a badge on
my dress front" she replied, but L could
get one mighty quick if l wanted it. | shall
not do any smashing here. You know, L
am out on $1,000 bond, and have to appear
in five trials. If 1 were to smash here they
would put me in Jail right away. l would
not object particularly to being in jail in
indianapolis, but it would cause the good
people Of Kansas who went on my bond
to lose their money and l don't want to do
that"
Mrs. Nation is said to take especial pride
in the fact, as she conceives it to be, that
she is mentioned in the Old Testament.
The verses believed by herself and her
followers to refer to her are very interest
ing and read as fOllowS:
Awake, We d~runkards, and weep; and
howl, all we drinkers of wine, because of
the new wine; for it is cut off from your
mouth. For a Nation is come up upon my
land, strong and without number, whose
teeth are the teeth of a lion, and he hath
the cheek teeth of a great lion." The quo
tation is from Joel |, 5 and 8.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
Three Joints Demolished.

OTTUMWA, Ia, March 3O.-Eight promi-
nent Centerville women, led by John Kin
der, started a crusade to-day, which ended
in the demolition of three joints. Attempts
were made to smash two drug stores, but a
large force of policemen stopped the cru
saders. No arrests have been made, but an
extra force of police is on duty. The cru
saders were Mesdames Wininger, Adams,
Stevenson, Charles Bryant, Elizabeth
Charlton, John DALEY, McDaniels and
Slater.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
Dun1ap's Celebrated Hats
At Seaton's Hat Store.
How to Co to Buffalo.

New Pan-American Buffalo line formed
by the Pennsylvania and Erie lines will
open May 5. This is the Akron Route"
via C~hautauqua lake. Passengers go
through Indianapolis to Pan-American Ex-
position without stepping from train. De-
tails about schedules, fares and exposition
attractions may be ascertsined from w.
w. RICHARDSON, d. p. Agt., I~ndianapo-
lis. Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
A New Schedule of RnteS.

Patrons Of the Manufacturers Natural
gas Company are receiving circulars notify
ing them that new contracts must be en-
tered into IL they expect TO continue taking
gas from the company. The circular sets
out a new schedule of meter rates, to take
effect May 1. The new prices are on a slid
Ing scale. running from Is cents per thou
sand cubic feet for quantities less than
$1,000 cubic feet down 10 7 cents per thou
SAND cubic feet in quantities exceeding
1900. 900 cubic feet. Each new contract
must guarantee a minimum annual rev
enue Of $50 10 the company. A local munich
pal officer suggests that these contracts
VIII run counter to the natural-gas ordi-
nance Of Indianapolis. which provides that
the cost OF gas furnished by meter shall
not exceed 10 cents a thousand cubic feet 10
private consumers and 7 cents 10 factories.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

Tomorrow is known to the miners as
their national holiday, when every mine
in the country is closed and the anniver-
sary of the eight-hour day is celebrated.
Chris Evans, national organizer of the
United Mine Workers, will go to Clinton
tomorrow to deliver a speech on the eight
hour work day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
RATES"
Via MonOn Route.

To all points on the Monon and connect
ing lines in Central Passenger Association
territory at the rate Of one and one-third
fare for the round trip. Tickets sold on
day school closes; also on day preceding
and day following. Return limit, end of
vacation period.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

State G~eologist Blatchley yesterday ap-
pointed Conrad Pfrimmer, OF Kentland, as
messenger and ianitor of the State Muse
UNI. Mr.. Pfrimmer succeeds Homer Miller.
Of ~ShannOndale, resigned. The position
paws $50 per month.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
RATES.
Vim c.. III. & ID. Route,

To all points in Contra Passenger Asso-
citation territory at the rate of one and
one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets
sold on day school closes; also on day pre-
ceding and day following. Return limit,
end Of vacation period.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

From the statements OF fire insurance
companies published by the Spectator Com
pany OF New York. il appears that many
OF the leading companies OF America
made little. If any profit for the past two
years. During the same time the Indian
apoiis Fire Insurance Company has es-
fablished itself on a solid foundation and
r. acknowledged as a prosperous home in
Ffitution. which is meeting with well-de-
served success. Office No. AS East Marker
street. JOHN NJ. sPANN, Secretary.
JOHN II. HOLIDAY, President
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
Arthur c. Newly a Director.

At a meeting of the stockholders OF the
Trust Company. yesterday, Arthur
C.. Newly was elected a director TO fill out
the unexpired term of E. G. Cornelius. who
recently died.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

Insure with German Fire Insurance of
Indiana. General offices 20 South Delaware
street. Fire. tornado ind explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

New Century CalIgraph. Ball Bearing Dens-
more and Yost typewriters represent in varied
combinations the highest development of type
writer construction. UNITED TYPEWRITER
AND SUPPLIES Monument place
and East Market. Phone 1549.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

For Easter flowers. Old phone 24S9, new 'phor
3l42. 224 st. Joseph.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

Marcy's Diamond and Watch Sale This
Week.
Gold filled watches.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

A bottle OF Cooks Imperial Extra Dry Cham
payne with your dinner makes it complete. II
pleases every one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

Go to Bates House hair store for best hail
goods. Lowest prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

Hoosier Plumbing Company. 9 West Market st
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

Marcy's Optical Department..
Eyes examined and glasses scientifically fttet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

A new ,sas Piano for slss at wulsehnsr'a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

wedding Rings and Presents
At Marcy's. Elegant stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31

THE H LIEBER COMPANY.
"a West Washington Street.
A Delightful
Easter Present

Is a pretty Pearl Brooch. We ave espe-
cially provided a nice assortment for the
Easter holidays. Some are all pearl and
some have diamond centers. They range IN
price from s. to 500.
We invite you to see our display.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-31
This Spring

Notwithstanding the inclement weather,
is due to the exclusive styles we advance,
to the quality we offer, to the workman
ship you get, to the satisfaction we give in
general. This week will be hard on US,
but we'll try to please you all.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-06-15
Items Of the Day Of
Personal Mention.

$, L. Maxwell OF Phoenix is at the
Orndorff.
f. f, Mcveagh of Apache Pass is stop
ping at the 0rndorff.
Charley Taylor he's returned from his
mine In the Chiricahuas.
Chas. L. Heart OF Los Angeles is
late arrival in the city.
l.. Bley of Hermosillo arrived on the
Cannon Ball this morning.
L. Lindsey and b. Curtis, mining men,
are at the San Augustine today.
w. J. Stevens q well-known Los
Angeles citizen, was in Tucson today.
James d. Williams OF Washington, n.
c.. is registered at the San Xavier to-
day.
Harry Hull, the popular drummer
from Phoenix, 10 spending the day in
Tucson.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Boggess OF Sui
phur Greek, Colorado, are at the San
Augustine.
W. E. Conboy of,Los Angeles, we'll
known travelling man, is at the San Au-
gustine.
Col. Low, proprietor OF the San Angus
tine hotel has returned from trip to
the coast.
Mrs. B. G. Clarke OF Nogales arrived
in the city this morning aud 10 at the
San Xavier.
Mrs. Frank Arthur underwent seri-
GUS operation this week from which she
10 recovering nicely.
DR.. J. NJ. Ford. who was member of
the late Territorial Council, was In Tue
son today en- route to Sonora.
Charles Wier Los Angeles mining
man, is here to remain few days. He
He IL at the San Augustine.
Gnillermo J. Randall u Guaymas is
in Tucson on visit. He is the adopt.
cd son OF Mr.. Cham the saddle manu-.
facturer and one OF the wealthiest men
in Guaymas.
Judge W. II. Stiiwell came down from
Phoenix this morning and 10 spending
the day here on mining business. Judge
StiIwell is one of the leading mining at
torneYs of the Southwest. He gees to
Globe tonight.
DIR. A. A. Clarke and wife came up
from Sonora to attend the closing ex-
ercises OF ST. Joseph's Acadmy. Two OF
t'teir daughters are attending the Aca-
denny and will return home with their
parents.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-06-15
A Yuma Man
Talks Of Arizona.

The Washington Post contains the fol-
lowing interview with an Arizona man:
"If We could only corral the whole
mem bership of the senate and the house
Of representatives and move them bouiiy
to Arizona we would have government
aid for the irrigation of arid lands by the
first vote after they returned to Wash
ington," said Charles {. Thorndyke, OF
Yuma, at the Arlington yesterday. "lf
they would only investigate the condi-
tione they would learn that water In our
western country will turn into bloom
ing paradise the dryest and deadiiest
desert that can he imagined. There Is
a good object lesson OF this i'll the neigh
borhood of Phoenix. On one side OF the
road the land is irrigated. 1t is green
with alfalfa, fruit trees bloom upon it,
and any vegetable or fruit will gro"
readily il planted there. On the other
side OF the road is the desert, so called,
the sort of land which composes millions
OF acres of Uncle Sans public domain.
The difference between the conditions
on the two sides oil this Phoenix road
are due entirely to water. The soil is
the richest imaginable, and the govern
ment could turn areas greater than many
European kingdoms into agricultural
paradises by the expenditure OF few
millions, which would be returned q
hundred fold in the products OF the
country which would be rescued from
eternal drought.
"There was talk some years ago of
cutting a canal from the desert to the
Pacific. Aside from engineering or other
difficulties such plan would be flying
in the face of providence. To cover up
that wealth of soil beneath salt water
would he a crime. 1t would be as well
to cut the dykes in Holland and let in
the sea on the presumption that nav
igable waters are more valuable than
agricultural land"