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The Indianapolis journal., 1901-12-03

gre whom he thought had caused him 4
be discharged. Neither OF the negroes coulI
be found.
The Indianapolis journal., 1901-12-03

stanton. Mildred Connor. as Billy Har-
ris. a maid. is a lively person with COCK
npN accent
The Indianapolis journal., 1901-12-03
SALES OF REAL ESTATE.
Twenty-Nine Transfers Made Matter
of Record Yesterday.

Instruments filed for record in the recorders
Office of Marion county, Indiana, for the twenty
four hours ending at p. m. Dec. 2, 1901, as fur
nished by the Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan
Company. No. 129 East Market street. Both tel
The Indianapolis journal., 1901-12-03
Building Permits.

Transfers. 20; consideration.
The Indianapolis journal., 1901-12-03

Act Exterior of David Harum's bank
and house in bonneville, n. Y.
Act II-David Harum's office, adjoining
the main room of bank.
Act III-Sitting room in David Harum's
house.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24

Martin Monroe and Patrick Sulli-
van were fined for intoxicatlon. The
former had lost his hat and the latter
his friend. The manner in which he
said II am sorry 1t happened" indi-
Gated.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24
GOOD ATTENDANCE
At Presentation of the Farce,
"UncIe Rube.

An audience of 700 people attended
rhe presentation of the farce, Uncle
Rube." at st. Bernard's hall last
work, and the play was heartily en-
joyed. Music was furnished by st.
Bernard's orchestra.
Those who took part in the per
formance were. Messrs. Albert Hum
mel, John Giegel, John Fischer, Henry
Zwisler, Joseph Gegel, Henry Bert
sch, Irwin Rohner and Chas. Wagner
and Misses Anna and Mary Hetzcl
and Theresa Greissing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24
REV. MONROE
VIII be Unable to Preach
Sunday.

There will be no preaching services
in the First Congregational church
Sunday, owing to the illness of the
pastor, Rev. II. r. Monroe Last Sun
day Rev. Monroe was able to preach
but short sermon and since then
has grown weaker.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24

evening.
Tomorrow night they will give a
free exhibition of horseshoeing, mak-
ing shoes from iron bars and putting
them on a horse in nine minutes, at
Prof Rich's shop at the food of Mill
street.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24
LOYAL.
Sweetheart Stands
by Strapp.
"Jim" Was Feeling Ugly
Friday.
The DeIusion of Riley
Snyder.
Notes on the Passing Show In
Police Court.

Get ready for Police Court, all Of
you" commanded Prisonkeeper John
IL. Washer, confronting the varied as
sortment of hi manity in the City
prison early Br day morning With
out warning, big Jim Strapp struck
fellow prisOne,' a resounding blow
by way of emphasis and said he was
not going to court; that he would wait
another day.
Strapp has been in two weeks and
for various reasons his case has often
been continued.
The prlsonkeeper reported the situa
tion to the court when he lined up the
other prisoners on the bench, ana was
ordered to bring Jim in. The young
man came.
His sweetheart, Emma Timber, at
whose home on Ash st. the suit of
clothes Strapp was charged with
stealing, was found, was a principal
witness against him, aud an unwilling
one. She sat beside Jim on the bench
aged mother, sitting near her. She
said she gave Jim 81 to buy a suit
of clothes and he bought pair of
pants and n vest of a man In Hill
Smiths saloon. She then went to
Mcntcr. Roscnbloom & Co, TO buy a
coat TO match. 1t was plain that
she did not know the other articles
were stolen, for she told it in the
store that her friend already had the
pants and vest of the suit. II was
going to surprise Jim," she told the
court.
Strap had been on spree when
arrested and was afterward attacked
by delirium tremens. His physical
and mental condition is bad and med
ical attention win be given him while
he serves 30 days in the workhouse
and pays n fine of SIS and costs.
Riley Snyder, laboring under the
deluslOn that finders are keepers,
picked up $5 bill in Arthur Sour's
saloon on Bowery 81. He told the
owner that he could spend II in short
order and started in to do so. He
goes to Canton for 80 days, and mean
while an effort 10 get him into the
Soldiers Home will be made
why, the horse Is lazy. You
couldn't make him so any time, but he
was running AWAY when the police
man saw me-" said Joseph Funk,
charged with fast driving, but III
have to plead guilty, l guess.
Capt. Robert Outlet testified that
Funk was aiding and ahetting the
runaway by applying the gas A
fine of So and costs was imposed.
"He has been with us six weeks,
and is good man. But he has been
sick and wanting stimulant, took
too much," said the superintendent of
the North Howard ST, Mission, speak.
ing of John Kelly. charged with in
toNication, ''Please be lenlent with
him" 4
1t had been alleged that Kelley was
"spongng" of the Mission, but tine
superintendent talk saved him and
a fine of 81 and costs was the price.
Martin Monroe and Patrick Sulli.
van were fined for intoxication. The
former had lost his hat and the latter
his friend. The manner in which he
said, II am sorry 1t happened" indl.
Gated.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24
Boys!

Bring six Pepso Bread tags 10 our
store and secure q fine summer cap
free OF charge, AKRON BAKERY.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24

Save your wrappers from Cordova
Coffee Premium list in each package.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24
HORSESHOERS.
Man and Wife Will Give Lecture
and Exhibition.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E, Leeper, travelling
farriers, will give free lecture on
horseshoeing on North Main st. this
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-24
FOR GLORY
Police Prosecutor Ben
ner Labors.
Rush OF Business Is the Cause
of II.

Police Prosecutor G. G. Benner is
working without pay and the strange
part of it is that this is all because
he has so much to do. There has been
court the past month, and on May 13.
Mr.. Benner had reached the limit of
his salary. The county pays 81 each
for the prosecution of state cases in
Police court, but places the limit at
% for each month. After this figure
is reached Mr.. Benners work Is
gratis except for the $50 per month
paid by the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
lhrIslmAa In Paris.

PARIS, Dee. 2G The weather yes
ttrday was fine. and the houlcNards
were throngeA all day long by annat-
I'd crowds of promenaders visiting the
10y fair. American children In Paris
were benefited by the kindlineSs of
Mr. and Mrs. Michael De Young of san
Francisco, who gave a fete in the aft
prnoon in their apartments at the Con
linen,al hotel An immense Christmas
tree laden with gliterng toys had
been erected in one of the rooms. Unit
Ell states ambassador Porter and Mrs.
Porter and Consul General Gowdy and
Mrs GOwdy were present at the dis.
lrbu,ion Of gifts, and constant
stream Of children left the hotel carry
ing armfnls of toys which MIR. and
Mrs. De Young had brought specially
frcm America.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
BANQUET TO AMERICANS
The Cubans Of Havana Homer Our
Navy.

HAVANA. Dee. 2G.-A banquet was
given TO the officers of the United
States fleet yesterday by the Cuban
veterans. 1t was grand demOnstra-
tiOn of gratitude on the part of the Gu
bans toward the American navy. Gen
eral Carlos Garcia presided. Governor
General Wood in proposing a toast to
the future republic said that when the
feet came again II would find stable
government in Cuba.
Rear Admiral Ilgginson thanked the
Cubans for their grand outpouring of
hospitality and said that the presence
of the fleet hnd no special significance
and certainly no political one 1t was
source of satisfaction to him. he de-
clared. that the navy had been an i'm
portant factor in bringing about peace
in the island
Captain McCalla paid Iigh tribute
to General Garcia. who had cO-operated
with him at Santiago. and TO the Gu
bans for their courage and fortitude
during the war.
w WV pun ~ ~
nor Estrada palma's official organs,
General Gomez is faring bndly Oh his
political tour in favor of Palma. In
the Puerto Principe province his meet
ings have been broken up. he has been
greeted with shouts Of "Traitor. and
stones have been thrown at him. Gen
pral Gomez is mounted on the same
horse he used during the war and Is
accompanied by a band of veterans.
The Maso feeling Is running strong in
Puerto Principe.
The Nacion says Gomez is paid by
the government to stump the country.
He is met with that accusation ON eN-
rry hand. Masus followers have with
drawn every one Of their candidates,
and the feeling in places is hitter.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
OrGauI.tue the NUCnbPrs,

PRETORIA. Dec. 26. The formation
of new bnrgh"r corps. to he known
RS national scouts has aroused great
interest among the surrendered hurgh-
rrS. In view Of numerous meetings
and applications General Lord kitch-
eucr has authorized the creation Of
fresh wings to operate in the southern
and eastern Transvaal under promi
ncnt Rocr leaders elected by the burgh,
crs themselves. It is stated that much
of The receut success of the British is
due to the cooperation of Golfers and
Cronie's commands acting under Gen
pral Bruce HAMILTON.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
The PrpkisIent's Christmas.

WASIIINGTON. Dee. 2G Washing
ton has seldom celebrated Christmas
more quietly. Owing 10 the police reg
Nations there were no noisy nrmon-
sirntions OH the street. The depart
mpnts were all closed, the chief Off
GiaIs generally spending the day with
their respective families. The White
House was closed 10 the public. and Il
.arge portion of rhe clerical force was
excused for the day. The president put
IN much of the time in the residence
part Of the building. his principal Al
Iention being given to the rhillr, Of
Ihe household, who were tn" recipients
Df many presents l,Oth from their par
ents and from others. The smaller
members g"nrrally hung ihcir stock
Ings mp Tuesday night. and all found
npon awakening mt an early hour that
Santa claus had been astir ahead If
hem and had left liberal contributions.
Later in the day all assembled in the
family room. where the general eX-
"hangr of presents occurred and where
n Jolly hour was spent. The family
dinner took place at 80 last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
DOTS.

The memorial window in Trinity
church to tic mem0ly of the wife OF
General James Wilson, was dedicated
yesterday.
Although thctrOlley cars did good
business yesterday travel was not SO
heavy as on Monday and Tuesday. The
only rush was in the afternoon and
evening, when the theatrical perform
ances were over and the crowds were
on their way home.
An intoxicated man crashed in a
large show case in front Of the store
of Samuel Lees, & Co. at Fifth and
Market streets, on Tuesday night.
A number Of Wilmington newsboys
in charge of Wilmer butcher, attend
ed a vaudeville performance At the
Academy Of Music in Philadelphia
yesterday. There were 26boys IN the
party.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
Tr4asurer Of New jersey Dead.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26. George r.
Swain treasurer Of the state of New
Jersey, is dead at his home in Newark
from Il stroke Of apoplexy. Treasurer
Swain was born in Warren county
March g. lS3J. For many years he
was engaged in the lumber business
hero. served twelve years as mem
her of the board Of education and had
held many minor appointive offices. He
became state treasurer in 1894 and has
filed that Office continuously since that
time: The sudden death of Mr.. Swain
will make necessary the immediate ap-
puintlnent Of some one to succeed him.
The laws of the state do not provide
for an assistant treasurer. ana there Is
now no one with authority 10 sign
checks or to conduct other financial
transactions. The state has something
like 5000. 600 ON deposit in banks.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
Overland Monthly.

Among the principal features Of inter
est 10 the Christmas Overland Monthly
are 'Lanty Fosters Mistake" by Bret
Harte, the first editor Of the Overland
Monthly, and "Build ding ships Ut tho
Navy Yard" an article by George J. Gam
bell Jr. setting forth tho advantages Of
the new Governmental shipbuilding IN
dustry on the Pacific Coast "Lanty Eos.
stories that ha, yet come from Bret
Hsrte's illu,trious pen. Mr. CAmbelrs
article on the now Navy Yard is positively
the first resume OF The Governrnents &C
lion in launching this vast project on tho
Western Coast. Ills elaborate!y tlluatrat
cd by views Of Mare Island and Vallejo.
Overland Monthly. San Francisco. 10c. Der
COPY. 800 per year.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
GcrmRu Tariff to He Modified.

BERLIN. Dec. 2G The government,
yielding to RnsSias uncompr"mising
nttitlldc regarding the tariff bill, VIII
the matter in charge meets that the
minimum grain duties be stricken out.
These minimum duties were put in
through the influence of the Agrarians.
who desired to fix a limit under which
concessions could not he made in the
commercial treaty negotiations The
rIlsions leave the ministry free to meet
the views of Russia respecting grain
and hay.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
COoDCHER'R TOMANY
Salvation Army Provides Gen.
erous Christmas Bounty.
NEW YoRK'S POOR NOT FORCOTrEH.

Lively scenes at Madison sqsare
sands-oi Baskets, Containing
Dinner For Five, Given Out.
NEW YORK, Dec. 28.-Chrlstmas
brought good cheer TO the city's poor
at Madison Square Garden, where the
Salvation Army distributed 3,4OO bas-
kets, each. containing dinner for five
persons. In Brooklyn, too, the army
gave out 1000 more such baskets.
Eyes dimmed ut the very sight of the
line that waited for the doors Of the
Garden to open. Every person who
had ticket good for basket had been
the subject of careful inquiry, 80 only
the deserving received the dinners.
One poor woman, red ticket in hand,
wheeled in front of her baby carriage
containing two Infants. Anxious ns
were the others near the woman, they
all gave plenty of room, urging her for
ward along the line.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the doors
opened and the line marched into the
big building through an aisle between
two tables. On these tables the Off
GERS of the army Stood handing down
the baskets.
Many entered the Garden without the
tickets. These were asked to stand
aside until all tickets were presented
Ia, ,nrji in
At night the doors of the Garden
were again opened, and everybody who
ealne was fed.
All day the Kitchens Of the Garden
looked like busy factories. There scores
and scores of cooks moved like gnOmes
through the steam and about the fires.
Savory smells prryaded the entire
building.
Following are componcnts Of the
evening meal:
Three thousand pounds of turkey. 800
pounds of roast beef. 10 bushels Of po-
tatoes. $50 quarts OF cranberry sauce.
Is quarts of cranberry Jelly, 600 pounds
Of stuffing. 900 mincc and apple pies.
$500 loAves of bread, $50 gallons Of
coffee and nuts and apples by the
mshe
Each of the baskets given ont con
tanned bread. turkey or chickens. coffee,
sugar. apples. mince pie and Christ
mas War Cry.
Those who follow the sea had part
Of their Christmas at the Senmcn's
christian association. $40 West street,
where Mr. and Mrs. George A. lirarn
supplied about 800 of them with nm
excellent dinner.
Other men of the sea found cheer
awaiting them at the international
Sunshine society at 100 Sands street
Brooklyn, where the superintendent.
Mrs, r. l.. Smith had prepared II mon
elrr Christmas box.
For the soldiers there were a Christ
mas tree and entertainment in the
Young Mems Christian association
nnartcrs at Fort Wadsworth. and the
army branch Of the same association
gave turkey dinner to the men At
Fort Columbus. on Governors island.
Christmas trees shed forth gifts at
The BOwery Mission and Young Mems
home at IS Bowery during the day.
and turkey luncheon was served TO
500 men and boys.
The Italian Benevolent society nf -
Hancock street celebrated its Christ
mas festivities by the distribution of
food. clothing and boxes of presents TO
Ioor Italian families.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
Mcxican View of BRrrett's Return.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dee. rs. III
Tiempo. clerical organ. says that
diplomatic circles and politicians are
commenting on the return to the Unit.
ed States Of Hon. John Barrett and
especially when the conference had
lust begun the discussion of important
fundamental questions. FL TEMPO
SAYS It Is now coming TO be believed
that at Washington there ia discomfort
over the fact that the Latin nations
do not show dociIity in accepting the
leadership Of the United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
AGENCIES ,'
CUT OFF.

Hereafter the Baltimore e. Ohio
.sailroad will handle all passenger
business on its lines, including
ourist trips aud special travel, di-
:ectly through it's passenger de-
,artment. To this extent the ser
ices Of tourist agencies are dis.
,ensed with. For the present it
viii continue 10 handle business Of
cred by the agencies for points be.
ond its system. The move is re.
,arded as a direct result OF the
lose existing relationship OF the
, Pennsylvania lines to the Ba!t''
more Il Ohio. For fifteen yeats the
larger system has absolutely re
fused to recognize tourist agencies,
or to handle their parties in special
cars or otherwise. 1t has develop
ed at the same time, under person.
al direction Of George W. Boyd, as
sistant general passenger agent, a
scheme Of personally conducted
tours.
1t is expected that the Baltimore
g. Ohio will be followed 10 its pres.
ent action by the other railroads
virtually controlled by the Peunsyl-
vania, and that ultimately all these
affiliated lines will 60 the fulllengtl,
the big company mas gone 10 regard
to this business.
Baltimore and Ohio agents
are now instructed to look after the
special travel for their road, and
have been supplied with the necess,
ary tickets Tor what is termed I'm
dus.rial tourist business" to all the
points on the road. The agent:.
are authorized TO sell railroad
tickets with accompanying coupons
for hotel bills enroute, side trips.
baggage transfers, and Ia TACT
verythipg connected with the
expenses of a trip just as the
tourist agency does.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE

New Castle, Dec. 2e.-Christmas
1901 is thing Of the past. So far
as the city Of New Castle is concern.
ed everything passed on in an order.
ly manner. Friends offered and re.
ceived from each other the greetings
Of the season. Three masses were
celebrated in st. Peters Church by
Rev. E. L. Brady, and In Emmanuel
Episcopal Church three services were
held yesterday morning. The New
Castle Jail was emptied yesterday
when John Adams, the lone sick
prisoner, was removed in a cab 10
the Workhouse hospital. Adam 8
for some time past has been kept un-
der the Influence OF drugs. Morphine
did Its work fairly well AMI when his
system became used to laudnum
Adams could use six ounces day In
three draughts.
One Of New Castles most promi.
nent young men, Samuel NJ. Ford,
on Tuesday fell prey to Cupid and
was married in Old Swedes Church,
Wilmington, to Miss jeanette Wilson
Of Tenth and Adams streets. Mr.
and Mrs. Ford are spending their
honeymoon in New York and Brook
lyn.
Sympathy with big s was ex.
pressed here on Tuesday evening for
John Lynn upon being sentenced to
the workhouse and more especially
at this season Of the year when JOY
should be in every home. 1t is un.
dcrstood that Detective Bartholomew
and his two men have frequently
visited New Castle and rumors are
prevalent. No later than yesterday
afternoon leading Democrat com.
plained that the papers were afraid
to publish facts about people here
whom lie accuses Of obtaining money
under false pretenses. He also charges
that material belonging to New Cas-.
tie County was used by county Of
ficer for his own use. The Attorney
General is making the Investigation
and it Is not the desire nor duty Of
the writer to expose such matters.
The Attorney General has been in
vestigating along the line this Dem
ocrat hints at and in due time he
will take the proper action.
Among the holiday visitors noticed
here were the following from Phiia-
delphia-Misses Regina Mahoncy,
Anna Mahoney. A. Brown Lancaster
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hawke, Thomas
X. Lancaster Keith Rodney, Edward
P. Challenger, Jr., Mrs, John Schu-
hardt and son Albert.
CGesters-Jolln, and James Keenan,
James Mdtioncy, John p. Murphy.
ML and Mrs. James II. Challenger
spent yesterday in Newport as tht
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Finn.
A. b. Cooper, Jr., of Sparrow,
Point, is spending the holidays with
his parents.
Charles Davidson and Theodore "
Hanr have arranged a shooting
match at s2j side.
Miss Jennie CIeaver Of near New
port ana Ben jamin Dem Of this city
were married in Wilmington Oh
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Neal Scntman have
returned home from a visit to rela-
tiyes at Cooch's Bridge.
The dance in the X, OF p. hall yes
terday was q success.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26

THE ere department rendered
rood results at the fire which broke
out IN Bullen's clothing store Oh
Monday night The department
responded promptly and 10 short
time h ad the fire under control and
Out out. The principal loss is from
kmoke and water, which is cover.
by insurance. 1t is supposed
3 fire started from defective
\iric light wire, The fire had
nunicated TO Slmmons & Bros
adjoining and done slsht
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
Essence Of Simplicity,

When we think of Christ as the
very yTssence of simplicity, we have
not by any means walked around the
circumference of His character He
came to the world with world-em.
bracing ides-to permeate all depart.
ments of life with His own spirit
Rev. DR., BOyntOp,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
Thousands Fed at Cleveland.

"O~'""0s "eu - N'eSSA"""'
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 26.-The Sal
walton Army gave Christmas dinner
to 5000 people In this city. Two thou
sand were assembled In Central armo-
ry, where they were served. The re-
naming 5000 were sent baskets of pro-
visions. At the armory Colonel Myron
r. Herrick made brief address Oh
the work of the Salvation Army.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
rwO Killed by the (Nrs,

nLLCNTOWN. Pa, Dee 26 A lie.
uiab Valley express train from New
Work struck and instantly Killed two
korkingmen at Geissing"rs Station,
.eor here. The men were strangers
In this vicinity, and nothing was found
In their persons by which they could
- tI.rt:6Sd
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26
The kaiser's Bounty Doubled.

BERLIN, Dec. 26.- Emperor william
while walking In the envirOns Of Pots.
dam tossed several three and four
mark pieces to poor looking persons
whom he passed. The enpcror's Christ
mas bounty is never limited, but this
year he has doubled his usual subscrip-
tiOns to charitable funds.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-26

sseA . 1lnnef. Mrs. McKinlsy's coadi-
tieo ID xs>Sood or better than II has
been since the tragedy. Relatives who
see her most often state that she shows
gradual Improvement. She remember.
ed many Of her friends with little
Christmas presents, and she receives
flowers and presents from all over the
country.