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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

papers while defending the legations IN Pc
king. AS L have said in an official indorse-
ment, do not believe from my actual ex
perience with Captain Hall during hostili-
ties, and from my knowledge of him. that
there is any real foundation for such a
charge"
Secretary Long has written letters tc the
caaIrTDen of the congressional naval COM
m!tIees calling attention to the various rec
on nca tions for legislation in he inter-
ests Of the navy contained in his last an
nial report and urging their favorable con-
siocietioE by Congress. In particular he
advocated the revival OF the grade 81 vice
admiral OF the navy. presumably with a
SSrpsor to- that grade. the effect of which
woulc be to make him the second ranking
officer iL the navy, Admiral Dewey being
his only superior.
The President yesterday sent the follow
ing nominations to the Senate: Naval Con-
structor Francis T. Bowles, to be chief con-
structor and chief of the bureau of con-
struction and repair in the Department of
the Navy: Lyle F. Bellinger, of Georgia to
be a civil engineer In the navy Army
(volunteers): Promotions, first lieutenants
Infantry; II. F. Merely, Forty-second In :
fantry Second lieutenants to be first lieu
tenants, w. H. Huffman Forty-ninth In
fantry: r. F. Hackett, ir., Forty-second
Infantry Sergeants to be second lieuten-
ants. II. T. Sykes. Forty-second Infantry:
C. w. Stewart, Thirtieth Infantry; III. III
Goodyear, Twenty-eighth Infantry Regrl-
lars: Second lieutenants, S. F. Dallam
Eighth Cavalry. to be first lieutenant; Ed
ward p. Rockhill, of Pennsylvania, to be
assistant surgeon, with rank of first lieu
tenant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
TO HAVE RIGHT OF WAY.
Ship Subsidy Bill to BE Pushed in the
Senate for Six Days.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The Senate
steering committee to-day consented TO let
the ship subsidy bill have the right of way
over the next big appropriation bill, the
legislative, executive and judicial, for six
DAYS. If ii be not passed at the end OF
that time IL IS to be withdrawn. The agree
ment late this afternoon to vote on the
army bill on Friday next at O'CLOCK VIII
get that measure out OF the way, so IL Is
possible the shipping bill may come up
next week The fight for and against IL
will be very bitter. The friends OF the
measure say they have forty-nine votes
for it, while there will be but thirty-six
against 1t. If this poll be correct all that
is needed is to drag the bill up 10
a vote in the six days allotted TO II.
Messrs Wellington, Chandler. Mason
Teller and Pettigrew are the Republicans.
or Senators elected as such, who
have been opposed to the measure al.
along. 1t is now claimed that Senator Nc
MILAN will not vote for Ii. Messrs. ALI
son. Aldrich. Hale and Spooner are OPP
posed to the measure in its present form,
but are little likely to be found against X
by their votes when the President is for IL
on the one hand and the Democrats politi-
cally arrayed against il on the other. The
practical question Is can the bill be brought
Hanna thinks he can win I'm that time. His
plan is 10 hold one continuous session day
and night from the time the bill comes
I'D TIL ii is passed or the six days have
expired without a vote being reached. IL
IL a desperate parliamentary hazard for
Senator Hanna, but he is in a particularly
desperate mood just now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
TAKES OFF HIS MASK
BAN JOHNSON FINALLY SHOWS HE Is
AGAINST INDIANAPOLIS.
Glad to Get Rid Of Watkins and His
TrOub1e-Making Club, He Says
The New Association.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1s.-President Ban John
son. of the American League, left tonight
for Cleveland. There he will be Joined by
c. W. Somers, who is carrying on negotia-
tons for an American League club in Bos-
ton. and the pair will proceed East visit
ing Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
and Boston. Since the detection of Wat
kins, of indianapolis. there is no longer
any concealment of the fact that the
American League purposes entering the
Hub.
In speaking of baseball conditions, Mr..
Johnson said: Boston is a good city. 1t
is now only question of time, and unless
our plans fail we will have a club there
this year. Watkins is too strongly under
National League infiuence-the influence of
John T. Brush-for us to care much about
his actions. Indianapolis has always been
a trouble-maker, and the club has marred
the harmonious workings of our body. Con-
fidentially. its withdrawal will be boon,
although / have marked respect for Wat
kinss baseball ability"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
The New Ball Association.

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Delegates to the
new baseball association, which may be
formed in New York this week, arrived In
town to-day. A. H. Koch represents the
club to be formed in Philadelphia, H. ID.
Quinn the Milwaukee club, G. III. Havener
the Chicago club. w. A. Watkins the In
dianapolis club, Harry Pulliam the Louis
Vile club and Arthur Irwin the Boston
club.
Other delegates will reach this city to-
morrow A meeting is to be held tomorrow.
at which the temporary organization will
be perfected 1t is then the intention of
the promoters of the association to mako
a formal application for recognition under
the national agreement
The national board of arbitration con-
trolling the allotment of baseball territory
will be asked to act upon this request. and
from information obtained from baseball
leaders it is understood the members of the
board will be within call when they act
upon the petition. AT present there seems
to be some Discrimination TO accept Balti-
more as a member of the new league, for
the reason that Baltimore has been
championship city" for so long that build
ing up the game with anything but a team
of star players is considered hardship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

Lively Tilt Over the Harlan Nominal
tion-The Ohioan's Speech.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-There was an
other effort in to-days executive session
in the Senate to secure the confirmation OF
James S. Harlan TO be attorney general of
Porto Rico and. as on yesterday. the eff
fort failed because of the absence of
quorum The attempt TO reach vote re-
suited In an animated scene in which Se:,a-
tors Foraker and Pettigrew were the pr.l-
cipal actors There was lively exchange
OF personalities The trouble arose over an
apparent misconsfruction of what Senator
Foraker said yesterday concerning the
attitude OF the Supreme Court on the in
sular cases now pending before that tribu-
nal Senator Pettigrew to-day, In the course
of some remarks opposing Mr.. Harlan's
confirmation. referred 10 Senator Foraker's
speech and said that the latter had indi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
STRUCK A BROKEN RAIL.
Railway Train Wrecked and Several
Persons Severely Injured.

HILLYARD. Wyo., Jan. 16.-Union Pa
cific train No. ! was wrecked near here to-
day by a broken rail. Six cars were de-
rallied and two cars were thrown over an
embankment. The following persons were
injured, but none viii die: Mrs Charles
Auberg. San Francisco. bruised; H. ID Nc
Cohen, Denver. Col. burned and cut. A.
Lamb. Clinton. Ia. bruised: Patrick Maro-
ney, Denver. Col, arm broken: Edward
Taggard. Grand Rapids, Mich. bruised and
cut: s. L. Waite. Belleville. ILL.,. confusion
on head; Mrs. Frances II. Wertheifner San
Francisco. bruised: Frank w. Wood. Day
ton. o., arm broken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
Baker Murder Trial Is Begun.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN, Ind. JAM 16-Lewis Baker
was placed on trial here to-day for the
murder of Retta Burkhart at Martinsville
last September. The entire day was spent
in an effort to secure jury. Judge Buck
ingham is on the bench. IT is expected
that the defense will be insanity. Baker
was laboring man. and at time lived
I'm the western part of this county. The
murdered woman bore a poor reputation
committed during a nights carousal This
afternoon two of the witnesses in the case
a man and woman, while intoxicated. Gre
ated a scene on the street and were placed
in fail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

Representative James of Putnam county.
expects TO Introduce bill in the House
which will materially affect the granting of
divorce cases should 1t become law. The
bill provides that no court shall enter a
decree of divorce 20 any person applying
for divorce until all costs are paid. Under
this bin person Is allowed TO prosecute
suit for divorce as a poor person
Mr. James will also introduce a measure
giving county officers the right 10 furnish
surety companies as their bondsmen The
bill Is especially designed for the relief OF
county treasurers. Under the present law
county officers must give freehoiders of
their county as bondsmen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
Movements of Steamers.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Arrived: South
wark. from Antwerp and southampton
Majestic from Liverpool and Queenstown.
sailed: Germania, for Liverpool; Noord-
land for Antwerp, via Southampton.
LIVERPOOL. Jan. 16-Arrived: Sylvania.
from Boston. Sailed: Montfort, from Hall
fax and st. John. n. b.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. 16-Arrived: liver
MIA from Liverpool. for Boston.
SOUTHAMPTON. Jan. 16.-Sailed: Lain,
from Bremen, for New York.
ROTTERDAM. Jan. 16.-Arrived: Staten
dam, from New York.
BREMEN. Jan. 16.-Arrived: Oldenburg,
from New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

DOVER, Del, Jan. 1.-THE General AS
sembly met in joint session at noon to-day
and voted for two United States senator's,
one for the full term beginning March 4,
the other for the unexpired term of four
years. The vote was practically the same
as in separate session yesterday, the
twenty mine Republicans again dividing on
both propositions. The ballot for the long
term was as follows: Kenney, Democrat
%; Addicks, Union Republican. 16; Dupont,
Republican, s: scattering, 4. For the short
term: Salisbury, Democrat, %; Addicks.
Union Republican, is; Richards, Repub-
lican and Democrat, Absent, one regular
Republican. Necessary to a choice, 26.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

be fifty years. At least 40 per cent. of au-
thorized capital shall be subscribed and not
less than rs per cent. paid in before any
business can be done. There shall be not
less than five nor more than nine directors,
and the superintendent of police and con-
troller shall be ex oficio directors. Such
companies cannot borrow more than the
amount of paid up capital and maximum
interest charges on loans shall be III per
cent, which, with the storage charges,
shall not exceed per cent. a month.
Pledges, If not redeemed in six months,
may be sold Annual reports must be made
To the auditor of>state. City employees may
borrow one months salary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
National Live stock Convention.

SALT LAKE, JAM 16.--At to-day's first
session of the national live stock conven-
ton President Springer read an anti
stoddy resolution adopted by the execu-
tive committee last night The resolution.
which was adopted by the convention. calls
attention 10 the extensive use of cotton
ana shoddy in what was put into so-called
"woolen goods and asks Congress TO
provide and enact such legislation as will
prevent fraud In marketing the manufac-
tured article as wholly of wool A commit
tee was appointed to investigate these con-
ditions and present them to Congress- Most
OF the day was devoted to speech making.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
OBITUARY.
scott wil<e. Once Assistant Secretary
of the United States Treasury.

QUINCY, ILL.,. Jan. 16-Scott wike at
one time one of the foremost Democratic
politicians in Illinois. is dead at his horne
near Barry. in Pike county. He served
two terms in Congress and was assistant
secretary of the treasury during the sec
ond Cleveland administration Later he
went TO England and made an exhaustive
study of the income tax question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

The Commercial Club special committee
has prepared bin authorizing the incor-
poration or companies to conduct ..munic-
fpal loan business" IL Is entitled IAN act
concerning the lending OF money on pledges
and controllers acceptance The bill pro-
SyIdes for the Incorporation OF loan COM
panies BY not less than i've persons. with .
minimum capital or $1,000 and a maximum
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

WATHENA. Kan, Jan. 16.-J. r Harp
ster, cashier OF the Bank of Wathena. COM
mtted suicide to-day by shooting himself
In the head. The Kansas state bank ex-
aminer arrived to-day TO examine the ac-
counts of the bank and soon afterward
Harpsser walked into an undertaking &C.
Enlistment and shot himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The river and
harbor appropriation bill was passed to-
day by the House without division. The
bill has been under consideration over
week and has been assaulted from many
quarters. but its friends have stood solidly
by it and defeated every amendment TO
which the river and harbor committee
would not agree. The bill passed prac-
t,cally as ii came from the committee. IL
carries slightly less than $50, 000, 600. of which
s23 1000 900 is in direct appropriation. The
friends of the Missouri river Improvement.
although they were unsuccessful In Sc
curing what they desired, persuaded Chair
man Burton to offer amendment to
permit owners of property abutting on the
Missouri to build dykes and wing dams
for it's protection where such structures
do not interfere with the navigation OF the
stream The section empowering the Pres
ident to negotiate with Great Britain for
the maintenance of suitable levels on the
great lakes was broadened so as TO pro-
vide for a joint commission TO conduct
the negotiations.
The Senate concurrent resolution to pay
the expenses of the inauguration of the
President and Vice President. which was
recommitted yesterday. amended so as
to conform to the instructions of the House.
to provide for a joint committee OF the
House and Senate under whose auspices
the Inauguration ceremonies should take
place was adopted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

CHANCE FOR SUBSIDY BILL
WILL HAVE RIGHT OF WAY IN THE
SENATE FOR SIX DAYS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia final vote on
the pending army reorganization bill will
be taken by the Senate at o'clock Fri
day. Speeches in opposition to the bin
were delivered to-day by Mr.. Allen Pop,
Neb), Mr.. Teller (Silver, COLI. and Mr..
Butler Pop., N. CO., Mr.. McCumber (Rep.,
N. ID, made an argument in support of
the measure. The feature of the debate
was the denunciation Of the practice Of
hazing at the West Point Academy. Mr.
Allen, Mr. Money, Of Mississippi, and Mr..
McCumber declared 1T to be am evidence
of brutality and cowardice, the Mississippi
senator maintaining that cadet whom
others attempted to haze would be JUS
tilted in killing his assailants. He declared
that If he were a cadet upon whom such
cowardly brutality were attempted he
would kill those who assaulted him If he
had to wait a hundred years for the OPP
portunity.
At the opening of the session to-day Mr..
Gallinger reported the pension appropria-
ton bill and ii went to the calendar.
A Joint resolution relating to leaves Of
absence granted officers of the army, pro-
vjding that the time consumed In travel
by officers between the Philippines, Cuba
Porto Rico and the United States shall not
be included In the leave, was adopted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17
DIR. benjamin Brown.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Dr BENJAMIN
Brown. of Chicago died here to-day after
a years illness, aged sixty-six years He
was prominent both as physician and
in Republican politics i'm Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

KANKAKEE. Ill. Jan. 16.-Col. HasweiI
c. Clark. president of the Bank OF Kanka-
kee and former grand commander OF ILL.,
nois Knights Templars. is deac
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

The American Cereal Company has been
anxious 20 get into the cereal speciality
business for some time. Not long ago they
made direct offer of N,500.000 for the POST
um Cereal business, which was the third
offer made--Grocery World. OF Philadel-
phia-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-17

Emergency Satchels, Medicine Cases. In
strument Sets, Operating Gowns and Cush-
ions. Physicians Pocket Knives, with
Spatula. and all other suitable articles.
Bath Cabinets.
VIM. III. ARMSTRONG & CO..
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS,
224 and z2s S. Meridian ST., indianapolis, Ind.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20
Proposals for Supplies.

Sealed proposals for furnishing sup
plies of groceries, provisions, meats and
sixty cords Of <pit pine wood First
growth, no second growthl also ten cords
Of good Nut Pine wood, to be delivered
at the State Orphans Home, Carson City,
New. for six months from and including
July /. E0i, will be received up to noon
June %. 1901.
All articles to be tirst-class of their
kind. AMI to be delivered in such quaEti-
ties, and at such times as the Superinten-
dent may direct, quantity varying each
month rs required.
All articles not satisfactory to be re-
turned at contractors expense.
The bids are 20 be directed to the Secre,
tary of the Board of Directors of the
State Orphans Home, Carson City, Ne
| vada.
The Board reserves the right to rejec
any and all bids.
| ORVIS RING,
Secretary of Board.
Carson City. Nevada, June IL, 1901.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20

This paragraph appeared in the
Philadelphia Record some time be-
fore the late much talked Of decision:
while the question whether the
Constitution follows the flag in our
new ,nsular possessions is pending be-
fore the Supreme Court, President
Nc Kinley has taken occasion to
nominate a son of justice Harlin, of
that august tribunal. for Attorney
General of Porto Rico, and to pro-
mote a son of Justice Mckenna to the
post of Inspector-General of the is
land, from which son of ex Presi-
dent Harrison was dismissed on the
ground that the Office was unneces-
sary. The Justices of the Supreme
Court bench are far beyond and above
even the faintest suspension Of amen
ability to influences of Federal pat
ronage, but the administration seem
inclined, more the less. to test the
value Of political Establishments If
that revered and dignifed quarter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20
Cowboy Preacher Arrested

J. r. Rice, known as the ''cowb boy
preacher" was arrested by Constable
LavOy last night, charged with dis
turbing the peace. Rice arrived here
from Lovelock yesterday on No. 6, ac-
companied by his wife and three small
children. A street meeting was held
last night, after which the ''preacher'
visited the saloons and acquired what
is commonly known as ''glorious
Jag" The Constable arrested Rice
early this morning and locked him up.
He was tried in the Justice Court this
afternoon and discharged. Rice ad-
mitted having been drunk. but dis
claimed having disturbed the peace of
the community and the Justice held
the same opinion.
The ''cowboy preacher and his
family went east on No 6 today. Rice
was so drunk that he could hardly
board the train He is the worst kind
of fakir and should not be allowed tC
remain longer in any town than he did
in this-Silver State.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20
Notice to Contractors.

The State Board of Capitol Commits
siOners will receive sealed bids for paint
ing the dome of the State Capitol build
ing, up to Friday, June 2lst, 1901, at
which time the bids will be opened and
considered.
The said painting to be done as follows:
The contractor to furnish all material
necessary, the paint to be the best quail
ity of white lead. properly mixed with
oil, three coats to be put on the South
half of the top or metal covering, and
two coats on the opposite side of the
said covering, all the woodwork to re-
ceive two coats. Everything to be done
in work manlike manner and be COM
pleted on or before the 30th day of June,
1901. Commissioners reserve the right to
reject any or all bids. Address w. II.
Davis, Clerk of the State Board of Capt.
toll Commissioners, Carson City, Nevada.
By order of the Board.
w. r. DAVIS,
Clerk.
June Il, 1901.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that the State
Board of Capitol Commissioners will re-
ceive bids up to , o'clock on Monday. the
18th day of June, 1901. for laying about
$3.50 feet of water pipe, commencing at
the State reservoir and extending above,
along marked line the distance named. as
follows:
The contractor to haul said pipe from
the rear of the State Printing Office, dis
tributing it along line designated. dig
ging ditch in ground not less than one
foot deep at anv place, on even and regu-
lar grade, beginning at dam near Nesey
Cabin.
| Placing and connecting the pipe il
ditch with driven joints the entire length
covering the pipe in said ditch prop
erly and permanently. Everything to b'
done in a good. Workman Ike manner
under the supervision of the Board a
the Contractors expense, the State t.
furnish the pipe only. The work to b
completed in reasonable time.
The Board reserves the right to rejec
any or all bids. bids to be addressed t
Clerk of Board of Capitol Commission
ers. Carson City, Nevada, marked "bi,
on laying pipe
BY order of the Board w. r. DAVIS,
| CLERK
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20

We have one set left Of The Werner
Encyclopedia, thirty volumns, with
Antique Oak stand costing s45, which
we will sell for S25 cash. We have also
on consignment, three Beveled Glass
Mirrors, glass 1ox3S, which can 90 at
cost, SO each, for ten days only.
Davis & Kirman.
There is but one way to get a good
cigar, go where they are for sale. c.
w. Friend keeps 'em.
What do you think of it? what do you
think, free lunch and hig schooners only
5 cents at the Capitol.
Muslin underwear at all prices at
Days.
Oh my, what do you think of that big
cent schooner and free lunch at the
Capitol
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20
Just as We Said.

ST. Petersburgh, June 1S.-The
Czarina today gave birth to a daug liter
The child will be named Anastasia.
The other child rem of the Car and
Czarina are: The Grand Duchess
olga, born November 18th, 1895: the
Grand Duchess Tatiana, born June 10,
1897; the Grand Duchess Mare, born
June Goth, 1899.
Over a week ago the APPEAL in
formed the Gar that he began hi:
prayers for son too late to effect the
result Better luck next time.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20
Invitation.

The Invitation Committee of the
Carson City Carnival and Street Fair
hereby publicly extend cordial in
vitation to all faternal societies, fire
companies, military and civic societies,
and organizations of all kinds in
Ormsby county, to take part in the
Carnival and Street Fair to be held in
Carson City on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and
9Th. of July, 1901.
By order Invitation Committee,
J. A. WALL, Sect'y.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-06-20
BaIIoting for the Queen.

The balloting for the Queen of the Car
son City Carnival and Street Fair has
commenced in real earnest. Returns are
as follows:
Miss Katie Schulz Carson-- 395
Miss Nellie Epstine, Carson 39l
Miss Rose Bergman, Carson--- 24l
Miss Rubel Martin, Gardnerville---- IS
Miss Florence Hawkins, Carson--- 20
Miss Vera NOvacovich, Reno 40
Miss kittie Ryland, RenO------ p
Miss Ethel Hofer-- 20
Miss Nenie Observation-Disclosures