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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
MEETING OF C. E. SOCIETIES.
Large Attendance at Central Christian
Church.

A meeting Of the Christian Endeavor So
cieties of the city held at Central Chris
tian Church last night was largely at
tended by members from all of the churches
of the city. Rev. Virgil w. Tevis. of
Fletcher-avenue Methodist Church, led the
song service opening the meeting. after
which Rev. t. j. Villers, of the First Bap-
fist Church. was called upon to preside.
Mr.. villers made a brief address and in
troduced the speaker Of the evening, Mr..
George T. Howser. secretary of the Y. NJ
C. A, who spoke on topics of interest to
Christian young men and m He said
that at the present time there is an I'M
usual activity among a fair representative
number of young people in the matter of
Christian effort, but that in comparison
with the total number the proportion is
small. He urged that an earnest effort be
put forth by young people in assisting
others to accept religion and to lead better
lives, and gave several examples of the
good which may be accomplished by them.
After the address an adjournment was
taken to the church parlors, where a social
time was enjOyed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
JOHN STARKEY'S INJURIES.
A Kingan EmplOye Thought to Have
Been Struck by "A VandaIia Train.

o Starkey, an employee of Kingan's,
living at 1913 Oliver avenue, West Indian
apolis. was seriously and probably fatally
injured about 6 o'clock last evening, az
the intersection of the Vandalia and Belt
railroads in West indianapolis, by being
struck by a train, thought to be a VAN
calia passenger train, which passes about
that time. He was found unconscious on
the track by George b. Hall, of 2s South
Ruth street. His head was cut in nine
places, the skull was crushed in one place
and he was injured internally. DIR. Nc
Gaughey. of the City Dispensary, took him
home and, working with him for two hours,
was unable to restore consciousness. DR..
Hollingsworth was later called. 1t was
thought improbable that he would live un-
til morning.
DIR. McGaughey. being satisfied the in
Juries were caused by a Vandaha train,
called the Vandalia road surgeon, who de-
clined TO look after the case, il being
claimed by the railway people that the
Vandalia was not responsible. The police
who were sent to the place were unable
to hear OF any e~yewitnesses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Members Met and Prepared Reports on
Several Ellis.

The Senate judiciary committee, of which
and arranged to report on a number OF
House and Senate bills. The committee
will make a favorable report and recon-
mend for passage House bill No. lis, which
relates to the settlement and distribution
of decedents' estates. The committee will
recommend a postponement of Representa-
tive Robertson's bill defining certain mis-
demeanors and prescribing penalties.
House bill No. 5 will be recommended for
passage with slight amendments On Sem
ate bills Nos. 319 and 800, both Of which
are amendments to other bills, the first be-
ing an amendment to an act concerning
viding for a homestead and exempting 1t
from sale on execution, there will be two
reports. The minority is for having the
bills passed, while the majority is opposed
for passage Senate bill No. 1873, introduced
by Senator Wolcott, to amend Section i OF
an act to provide for the reimbursement of
school townships where school property be-
longs thereto, and No. 376, a bill authorizing
county commissioners to pay the necessary
expenses of pursuing and returning fugi-
tiees from justice. This bill was intro
duced by Senator Matson. Senate bill No.
1872. which is in relation to conveyances OF
land by husbands of persons of unsound
mind, will be reported for passage. The
committee will for postpone
ment Senate Woods bill relating to prac-
tice in Circuit and Superior courts; also
another of Senator Woods bills, an act re-
lating to the expenses incurred by one coun-
ty by change of venue to another. Senate
bill No. PSI, legalizing settlements made by
boards of county commissioners, was also
POSTPONED.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Motion to XIII Governors Mansion Bill
Lost-Measures

The session of the House was opened
yesterdy morning with prayer by Rev. Mr..
Brown, of the Englewood Christian Church.
The first order of business was the dis
position of the Governors mansion bill.
which was being discussed at the close OF
the session Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Davis.
of Greene, had moved that the motion to
strike out the enacting clause of the bill
be taken from the table. and the motion
carried. At the adjournment of the House
Tuesday evening the question was whether
or not the enacting clause should be
stricken out. After some discussion yester-
day morning the motion was put to a vote
and was lost by a vote of 1s TO SO. The bill
will next come up on third reading.
The House discussed Mr.. Burrier's mo-
ton to strike out the enact1ng clause of
Mr.. Morgan's bill providing for a codifica-
ton of the existing laws relating 10 nego-
table The motion TO strike
out the enacting clause was not successful,
and the bill was ordered engTossed. This
bill was prepared by the American Bar
Association. Similar measures have been
introduced in the legislatures of other
States. The bill will come up On third
reading as a special order OF business next
Monday at 2 p. m.
The rules were suspended and House
bill No. 3SS, introduced by Mr.. Minturn.
was passed by a vote of II to 3. The bill
authorizes the establishment of boards of
children's guardians in every county in the
State where IL is desired to maintain an or
ganization of this kind. The bill also gives
courts the right to investigate the financial
condition of parents or guardian, and If il
is found they are able to contribute to the
support of the child while 1t is In the hands
of the board they must do SO. The pres
ent law only provides for a board Of guard
fans in Marion county.
DELINQUENT TAXES.
House bill No. 46s. by Mr.. Davis. of
Wayne, was up on second reading and was
passed TO engrossment. This bill prevents
any person from holding public office who
has unpaid delinquent taxes standing
against him
Mr.. Dudley's bill relating to the labelling
of prison-made goods was also nsidered
on second reading. The bill was introduced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
HARDWARE DEALERS MEET.
State Retail Association I'm Session al
Grand Hotel.

The Indiana Retail Hardware Dealers
Association held a lively session yesterday
morning in the ordinary of the Grand
Hotel. The principal matter discussed was
the present state of fire insurance legis-
lation in Indiana. The laws on this sub
ject and the alleged insurance trust were
handled without gloves" The sentiment
seemed to favor the formation Of a mutual
fire insurance company composed of mem
bers of the Hardware Dealers Association.
Ii was decided finally to submit the matter
to a committee. with instructions TO report
at the next meeting of the association.
The ordinary of the Grand proved entire
ly too small to accommodate the dele
gates. The membership has increased 300
per cent since August, 1900. Another meet
Ing place will have to be engaged for next
years convention. An interesting paper
was read by f.. w. Clark, of this city, on
THE Allied Interests OF Manufacturers and
Dealers" w. Il. Lewis talked about Our
Association" Mr.. Lewis vigorously coil
demned the practice of jobbers selling
small orders to individuals. His paper
will be furnished in pamphlet form TO every
dealer in Indiana.
The afternoon session yesterday was Sc
cret and mainly devoted to the discussion
OF a proposed interstate alliance. 1t is
thought the next meeting will be held in
the assembly room of the indianapolis
Board OF TRADE. The association ADJOURNED
after electing officers, as follows: Presi-
dent, w. z. Lewis. New Albany; vice
president, j. L. Fulton, Portland: secre-
tary and treasurer, NJ. l.. Corey, Argos Gre
elected)
A feature of the closing session was an
address by F.. III. CozZens, of Detroit, on
The WORK of Hardware Dealers Associa-
tons in Other States" whose meetings he
had attended recently.
James L. Fulton stated last night that
the object of the Indiana Retail Hardware
Dealers Association is to improve the re-
lations between members of the assocla-
ton and manufacturers and jobbers, not TO
antagonize them or form any combination
against them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
The Programme Arranged.

The Indiana Associated Dailies, an or
ganization that was formed in this city less
than a month ago. will hold its first regu-
lar meeting at the Denison on Tuesday,
March 3. The purpose of this association
is to bring the publishers OF daily papers
together and exchange views concerning
advertising and circulation. The pro-
gramme is: advertising. Local and For
eign." by j. a. Rippetoe, Indianapolis;
Discussion and Queries" by the members:
How to Deal with Foreign ADVERTISING
A. W. Tracey, Hartford City, and dis
cussion led by w. III. Raglan. of Goshen:
advantages OF Selling Papers to Carriers,
r. s. Truitt, OF Noblesville: Advantages
OF Publishers Owning Carriers Lists" w.
w. Aikens, Franklin. followed by a general
discussion OF the Methods of Circulation. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

The House committee on claims yester-
day had under consideration the claim for
damages presented by John p. Hartsel, of
Fort Wayne Mr.. Hartsel claims his bust
ness as a dairyman was injured because Of
the condemnation of five cows belonging to
him on account of tuberculosis. DR.. Balser,
representing the State Live Stock Sanitary
Commission, condemned the cows and or
dered them to be killed, which was done by
their owner. The city bacteriologist Of
Fort Wayne proved the presence of tuber-
culosis in the lungs of the condemned AMI
mails and thereby substantiated the deci-
sion of DR.. Balser. A further hearing will
be had Tomorrow, at ] o'clock, when the
Fort Wayne bacteriologist will be present
TO testify in the matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

be made to seriously affect the manufac-
turers and the wholesale grocers Of In
diana The object of legislation on this
subject is to reach those corporations and
persons who undertake to compel dealers
TO purchase Of them under the threat OF
being denied the merchandise. and those
corporations which put down prices to drive
out competitors. Anything further than
this may infict a serious injury upon the
Industries of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

New House bills.


The following new bills were introduced
in the House yesterday:
No. $50. Mr.. Adams0n-Concerning the
Incorporation and government Of cities OF
more than 5000 and less than 5000 Cities
No. $50. Mr.. Misunderstanding 10 street.
Improvement assessments in the city or
Fort Wayne. Cities and towns
No. 53S. Mr.. Lawrence-Relating 20 street
improvements in the city OF Fort Wayne
Cities and towns.
No. $50. Mr.. Bonham-To legalize certain
acts or boards OF county commissioners.
Roads.
No. $40. Mr.. Allen--To legalize the in
corporation OF the town OF Otterbein, Ben
ton county. Cities and towns.
No. 542. Mr.. Notwithstanding the
practice OF medicine. etc. Medicine. health
No. 543. Mrs. Horsfeld-To amend the
act providing for the safety and comfort
of certain of the employees Of street rail-
ways. Rights and privileges.
No. 81. MIR. MISUNDERSTANDING for the
Inspection OF all railroad locomotive boilers.
No. SIS. Mr.. Notwithstanding the tax
ing of dogs. County and township bust
ness.
No. SIC. Mr.. Mummert-To establish Of
fee of state fire marshal. Judiciary.
No. 547. Mr.. Catley-concerning taxation.
No. 54S. Mr.. Marshall. Of Fountain-Pro-
viding for liens for threshing grain. Ju-
dietary.
No. $40. Mr.. Burrler-Providing for the
labelling of canned fruit Judiciary.
No. $50. Mr.. Neal-Concerning txation.
No. 55l. Mr.. Neal-Concernlng street rail-
No. $50. Mr.. Vestal-Providing for build
ings in which TO conduct night schools.
Education.
No. $50. Mr.. Jack-Providing for the Sc
lection OF township principal OF schools.
Education.
No. 554. Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Bel
gian hares from running at large. Rights
and privileges.
NJ 20 Ar. II rz--~-s-- A.
eminent Of townships. Cities and towns.
No. $50. Mr.. Cruson-Concerning taxa
ton of cities. Cities and towns.
No. 557. Mr.. Muller, OF K~osciusko-To
provide for payment OF salaries OF county
clerks and sheriffs. Fees and salaries.
No. 55S. Mr.. Stookey-To incorporate life
insurance companies. Insurance.
No. 559. Mr.. Mountaineering the in
curably insane paupers in counties OF more
than 10000 population Affairs OF the city
No.. $50. Mr.. Pritchard = To authorize
guardians of minors and persons of un-
TO pay the debts of their wards. Judi
No. SOL. Mr.. misunderstanding for the
settlement and distribution Of deoedents'
No. 562. Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING common
schools. Affairs OF the city OF Indianapolis.
No. 563. Mr.. Reagan-To EXCEPT a certain
class OF persons from payment OF poll tax
Rights and privileges.
No. 564. Mr.. John-For the relief Of Jacob
D bTdnOSnDuTS- JuOlclaIy-
No. $50. Mr. John-Appropriating SIS. 600
for improving the burying ground OF Nancy
Hanks Lincoln. Ways and means.
No. 566. Mr.. kelley-For the relief OF
Martin Pickett, appropriating $3.50.
No. 56z. Mr.. Muller-To amend an act
providing for a homestead and exempting
Ii from taxation.
No. $50. Mr.. S~cifers-Fixing salaries OF
prosecuting attorneys. Fees and salaries.
Nc. $40. Mr.. Waugh-Making it unlawful
for people to camp on highways. Judiciary.
No. oil Mr.. DEMONSTRATING the terms Of
county attorneys at four years. Judiciary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

Journal accused him Of having IAN ak TO
grind" in connection with his bill designed
to favor convicts while appealing TO the
Supreme Court; but, lest some OF his con-
stituents may not understand how rare a
joker their senator is, we beg to inform
them that the Journal has never accused
him of attempting to grind an AK In fact'
the Journal very much doubts If Senator
Kittlnger has an AK with him. II he has
it does not need grinding.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

II the bill to remove the state institutions
already located at the capital passes IT
should be entitled "A bill TO enable the
State of Indiana to engage in real estate
speculations. to make merchandise OF the
interests of the blind and the deaf and
dumb intrusted to its care. to impose extra
travelling expenses on relatives who come
to visit them. to replenish the treasury Of
the State at the expense of fits honor. to
reduce the debt and lower the standing of
the State, and for other purposes"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

The prompt declaration of the admins
tration that it d~isapproves and VIII a
no part in the campaign proposed by the
Germans into the interior of China, sec
onded by Russia. should have the effect to
put an end to that method Of settling the
Chinese question There is no evidence or
complaint that foreigners In the interior
are being prosecuted by Boxers or other
Chinese. Such being the case, invasion of
Chinese territory is war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

The claim that the razing of certain val
liable buildings and the sale of valuable
ground owned by the State within the city
limits of Indianapolis and the investment
OF The proceeds in buildings and grounds IN
the country would be a great stroke OF
economy Is an assumption unsupported by
evidence or reason Tbs chances are that
the State would be robbed both in selling
and buying. and il is certain that In many
respects the maintenance Of the institutions
IL the country would be much more expen-
sive than in the city. In the long run the
State as well as It's wards would be greatly
the loser. The plea OF economy is a falce
one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

The. Senate committee on claims and ex-
penditures met last night in Room 81 of the
Statehouse. 1t held quite a long session.
but Senator Layman, chairman of the COM
mittee. said after the meeting was over
that no report on any OF the bills had been
decided on and that the only measure of
importance that had been discussed was a
bill which provides for an appropriation TO
pay for an exhibit at the Pan-American ex-
position. Nothing definite was done In re-
gard 10 this, he said.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
Good Reasons for buying.

New York Telegraph.
First Fool-Hurry over to your broker and
send in an order to buy 500 Rubber common.
Markets going up sure.
Second up?
First ool-Bri government just ordered
immense shipment of rubber shoes to Cape
Colony.
Second F~ool-Cape Colony! What for?
First Fool-To keep de wet out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
Republican Senators Meet.

A meeting of Republican senators was
held last night in the lieutenant governors
parlors In regard to the primary election
bills. After the meeting Senator Joss said:
There was really no caucus held. IL was
more OF a conference of Republican sena-
tors, who met TO consider the primary re-
form laws. but on account of the small at
nothing was done but TO consider
a number OF bills in a general way
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
Track Elevation Measure.

The House committee on affairs Of the
city of Indianapolis last night deferred the
hearing on the track elevation measure UNI
iii tomorrow night. The city, Board OF
Works and the railroads each had small
representation and gave as the reason that
they had not sufficient notification OF the
hearing.
The committee. with the exception of Mr..
Morgan. will return a majority report in
favor Of the municipal pawn shop bill. Mr..
committee will for passage the
bill legalizing the Julietta Insane Hospital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
Senate Bills on Second Reading in
House,

No. 121 Oegeman)-Concerning the col
lection OF delinquent taxes in cities of from
$1,000 TO 100. 1000. Advanced TO third reading.
No. 122 Hegeman)-Providing a sinking
fund for cities of from $1,000 TO 10000. Adj
vanced 10 third reading.
No. 81 Observation-Disclosures libraries in
county seats of counties of Is. 700 to 20,00U.
Advanced 10 third reading.
No. 1874 Notwithstanding the location
and construction of free gravel roads. etc.
Amended and advanced 20 third reading.
No. go (Joss)-Permitting the consolida-
ton OF railroads. Advanced TO third read
ing.
No. 1S1 CWood)-Concerning the jurisdic-
ticn of city courts. Enactng clause strick-
en- out. q
No. SO Misunderstanding the construc-
ticn OF telegraph, telephone, electric ligf.
and other wires over the tracks OF steam
railroads. Advanced to third reading.
No. 81 (Brooks)-To Amend an act pre-
scribing who may make a will, the effect
thereof, what may be advised, etc. Ad-
vanced 10 third reading.
No. 221 (Osborn)-Fixing salary OF state
superintendent Of public instruction. Ad-
vanced to third reading.
No. 27 (Ogborn).Concerning the Indiana
militia. Advanced to third reading.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

A company locateu in the Stevenson
building which makes a business of loan
ing money recently issued a bill on the
pack Of which Is a fac-simile OF various
denominations OF Confederate currency.
The circulation of such matter being un-
lawful Captain Halls. of the government
secret service, yesterday afternoon con-
fiscated most OF the stun. His further ac-
ton in the matter win be guided by such
instructions as be may receive from head.
Quarters
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

The joint committee from House and
Senate which is investigating the Indiana
R~eformatory will try 10 conclude its work
on Saturday. The committee met for a
few minutes yesterday morning and de-
cided to resume the taking of evidence
Saturday morning, at 3 O'Clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

Before deciding on the purchase or erec-
ton OF an executive mansion that will
make 1t impossible for any but a rich
Governor to occupy 1t. members of the
Legislature had better consider we'll how
they will explain the action to their con-
stituents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

Little Americans who are talking about
Imperialism" should look at our attitude
In China and take heart. With every in
ducement, opportunity and temptation to
adopt an a-ggrandizing policy in that coun-
try, We have adhered steadily to the re-
verse There is nothing i'm common be-
tween Americanism and imperialism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

Now that masked men in Kansas are
taking up the methods OF Mrs. Nation and
have already killed a woman whose hus-
band had a Joint" near Leavenworth. the
pl>ase-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

Senate Fairbanks. in what he says Of the
Importance Of intelligent economy in APP
simply expresses the senti-
ment Of them mass of taxpayers. Those who
c~riticise him for his words of caution will
constitute a very small minority
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

The promoters OF the Muncie normal
school are yet busily at work hoping to
carry the measure in the House. The
House. which has killed two of the bills
of the alleged combination, should make
short work of the third and least meri-
torious OF its measures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

There are those who regard any measure
hat Is severe. like the antitrust laws OF
Texas. as the only possible anti-trust legls-
lation hat Is possible; consequently when
the Senate voted yesterday to postpone
action On the Agnew bin such persons
loudly protested Those who are qualified
70 speak of the matter declare that the
Aeneu M. 4 II shoul become = law. could
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

The Topeka Judge who expressed the
opinion that Mrs. Nation is insane was
probably correct. He certainly was in the
declaration that those persons who encour-
aged her methods ought to be ashamed of
themselves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
FROM I II N YON.
Within Hearing.

Detroit Free Press.
uburbanite-You'v got a new baby at your
house. / hear?
Townite-Great scottl Can you hear it away
out there in the suburbs?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

criminal. unfortunate and dependent classes
Il may become a question in the future how
to provide asylums for honest and healthy
taxpayers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
Muncie Normal Bill.

II was announced yesterday that the
House committee on education will con-
slider the Muncie normal bin tomorrow
afternoon. 1t is understood that President
Parsons, OF the State Normal, at Terre
Haute, will appear before the committee
10 talk against the bill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21
Tense.

You ought to make some allowances for her."
observed the girl In the fur jacket. "She is a
woman with a past"
Il know it," returned the girl in the golf cape.
But such an ungrammatical pastl She says L
donet"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-21

Harper's Weekly

Harperis Weekly.
Parke-I know your wife didn't like II because
you brought me home Unexpectedly to dinner last
night.
Lane-Nonsense! Why, you hadn't been gone
five minutes before she remarked that she was
glad 1t was no one else but you.