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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
WILL BE PROTRACTED.
Negotiations at Picking Are Expected
to Consume Much Time.

WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-So far as our
State Department can influence the nego-
tiations now about to begin at Picking be-
tween the ministers and the Chinese pleni-
potentiaries on the basis of the agreement
just signed. 1t will seek to clear the way
of all minor matters and of points upon
which there is no disagreement whatever
between the allies before undertaking the
solution of the more difficult problems in
volved in the settlement Of the questions of
indemnities, guarantees and commercial
treaties. 1t is fully expected that the Chi
nese representatives will offer opposition
to almost every point in order to secure
more favorable terms, such as an under
taking to dismantle instead of destroy the
Chinese forts between Taku and Picking,
some abatement of the restriction upon the
importation of arms and considerable
limitation upon the size of the legation
guards to be maintained in Picking. 1t is
believed here that If the powers preserve
a united front in opposition to any change
of the conditions laid down in the agree
ment and notify the Chinese that no
s sndhseS that are the " points a pes"''i not
even subject TO discussion. the way
soon will be cleared for consideration of
the other topic upon which it is feared the
powers themselves will find great diff
Guilty in coming together. Still If il should
come to pass that agreement Is impos-
sible upon the important matter Of COM
mercial treaties. for instance. and a
dissolution of the concert of the powers
should follow, according to the programme
above outlined there will have been at least
some substantial achievement, for it is q
part of the purpose to have the points ad-
justed regarded as beyond reconsideration
as they are settled, and therefore as bind
ing upon the principals. Even under this
programme 1T is feared that the negotiations
may consume much time and IT is. scarcely
expected that any conclusion can be
reached within several months, and GER
tainly not before the opening of naviga-
ton next spring makes Picking again ac-
cessible from the sea.
1t is said at the State Department that
Mr.. Rockhill has signiied an intention
10 return TO the United States about that
time. He has not been recalled. but returns
voluntarily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
Indiana Notes.

A Frankfort publican, Calvin Brown,
has been fined SIS and costs for keeping
his saloon open on Christmas day. Further
prosecutions will follow.
OH his way to Cuba, via New Orleans. 10
seek in rest in the warmer climate the
betterment of his health.
Burglars entered Charles Leslie's gro
Gerry store at Alexandria Wednesday night
and secured a small amount of money and
q considerable quantity of goods.
kosciusko county farmers closed a
very successful institute at Warsaw yes
terday. Prof II. A. Huston. of Purdue. and
II. f. McMahan, of Union county, were
the instructors.
The Clay City Council has revoked an
ordinance passed about three weeks ago
which prohibited the Standard Oil Com
pany from keeping more than twenty bar
rels of oil in its local storage tank.
Former Prosecuting Attorney j. b. Ross,
of Union City, has returned home after
fourteen months absence at Newport, KY,
where he would up the affairs of the
FIRST National Bank, which failed in the
fall of 1892
Thomas c. Perdien, of Portland. has let
the contract for the construction of a
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ice plant with a
daily capacity of ten tons. and with cold
storage rooms attached. 1t will be in op-
Grafton by March Is.
In the Brazil item of recent date I'm re-
lation to the claiming of a Midland train "a
the track until delinquent taxes were paid
the road referred to should have been the
Chicago & Southwestern, instead of the
c. e. T.. l., as printed.
The Blackford Glass Company has been
Incorporated at Hartford City with $50
capital The officers are: President All
gust Young: vice president. Edward
Squiff1et; secretary and manager. Frank
Basin; treasurer, Frederick Lambiotte.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The fifth recital of the Students Musical
and Dramatic Club will occur at Plymouth
Church this evening.
Mr.. Charles f. Hansen will open the
new organ of the English Lutheran Church
of Canal Dover, o., this evening.
The following petition in bankruptcy was
filed in the Federal Court: Solomon Binz-
er, clerk. Indianapolis; liabilities, N,56717;
assets, $50.
The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company yesterday sold its property at
the point of Kentucky avenue and Mary
land street to Charles c. Perry, for $23,-
600.
The Rev. samuelw. Brown. the new pas
tor of the Brightwood Christian Church.
was the guest of honor at a reception CIV
en- at the church last night by the members.
He preached his first sermon in that church
Sunday last.
Charles Cunningham, an old man, eighty
two years old, died yesterday afternoon at
nue. The cause OF his death was senile de-
bility. The funeral will be held at the
residence tomorrow morning.
Louis Madden and William Lee were ar
rested yesterday at Moore's saloon, $50
Massachusetts, avenue, and charged with
having counterfeit money in their posses
sion. They attempted, 1t was said. TO pay
for drinks with a spurious dollar
The representatives from this city who
will attend the continental congress of the
be held at Washington, u. c., early next
month were selected at a meeting yester-
day. They are: Mrs. John Carey. regents
alternate; Mrs. Winchester, delegate; Mrs.
w. III. Coleman, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Bos-
son, as alternateS.
Real-estate dealers and rental agents are
complaining of numerous petty thefts OF
lumber plumbing and other material from
the houses under their control 1t is said
by some rental agents that the police are
not diigent in looking after the property
In their charge. The police have made
numerous arrests for such offenses and say
that they are unable, with their duties,
to hold special watch over the vacant
properties in their districts
The temporary structure on New Jersey
street, between New York and Ohio streets,
which has been erected by the Pentecost
Bands, will be used for services Sunday
next. The building inspector. after investi-
eating because of numerous complaints
from residents of that locality who thought
the structure, which is unsightly was to he
permanent, decided to allow the work to
proceed, being furnished a guarantee bond
OF 500 for its removal within three months.
Its place, II is said. will be taken by $50,
600 church building.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Young Man Shot Near RushvflIe, Prob
ably by a Jealous Rival.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Jan. H.-Harvey
Whitton, of this city, was shot last night
about midnight at Glenwood, where he was
visiting his fiancee. Miss Lena Neff. daugh-
ter of Henry Neff. a well-to-do farmer.
Whitton stepped off the veranda of the
Neff home, ready for his return to Rush.
vile, and as he passed the corner OF the
house he was shot, at close range, by an
unseen and unknown person, who ran
away after firing one shot Whitton fell,
hut raised himself on his right elbow and
saw the figure of his assailant vanish in
the darkness. The weapon used was, it is
believed, a revolver of large calbre. as
the bullet wound shows the ball to be of
large size The bullet entered Whitton's
abdomen to the left of the navel and
pierced the intestines in a line running
from left to right near the back. Drs.
Elliott and Paxton. of Glenwood, who were
called, decided the wound to be fatal.
V-htton has been kept under the influences
of opiates most of the time since he was
shot.
Harvey Whitton, who Is twenty-one
years old, went to Glenwood last evening to
see his betrothed. Miss Neff. 1t was her
seventeenth birthday anniversary. The
for five six months, and Whtton's at
tentions were well received by the girls
parents. OF late Wilton has received q
number of threatening letters, declaring
that bodily harm would be done him IL he
did not quit visiting Miss Neff. He gave
no serious consideration to the letters, but
nevertheless made preparations TO take
care of himself. The last of these letters
was received last Tuesday, and Miss Neff
received one the same day threatening her.
self and Whitton. The handwriting in the
two letters is the same showing common
authorship. Whitton suspects that the
shooting was done by former sutton of
Lena Neff. a well-known young man of
the Glenwood neighborhood. Circumstan-
tial evidence points in his direction, and
Connersville officers who have the case in
hand, are at work on the clew. Whittoa
knew this young man bore him i'll will and
often said he feared trouble with him, some
time.
Whitton after the shooting was carried
into the Neff home and cared for by his
sweetheart and her parents While waiting
for the physicians to arrive, Lena Neff did
all In her power to relieve Whitton's suf-
ferings, and while thus engaged she
CHANGED to look out of window and saw
a man. with a gun In hand, peering through
the glass. She screamed and jumped TO one
side. She believes the man who appeared
at the window was the the who shot Whit
ton, and thinks he had designs on her life.
She could not identify him. Wilton has
remained about the same all day, with no
perceptible change in his condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
Cable Notes.

An explosion in the Koenig-Ludwfg mine
at Recklinghausen. westphalia, has caused
the death OF ten persons.
The heart affection from which the Grand
Duke OF Oldenburg IS suffering Is stu
serious and regular bulletins are now
issued.
The state entry OF Queen Wilhelmina aud
the future Prince consort. Duke Henry, Of
Mecklenburg-Schw into Amsterdam
has been fixed for March g.
Two persons were killed and a number
Of others injured in Harpstedt. Germany.
yesterday by an explosion or gas Sew
eral houses were demolished.
The Crown Prince Oscar. for the first
time, yesterday opened the Swedish Rigs
Gag in his capacity as regent. He made a
good impression with the new army pro-
posals.
The remains OF the Right Rev. MandeIl
Creighton Bishop Of London, who died Jan.
IA were yesterday inferred in St. Paufs
Cathedral the only bishop OF London
buried there since John King. whose body
was laid to rest I'm the cathedral go years
ego.
The Dominion line steamer New England.
which sailed from Liverpool for Boston yes
terday. has on board another party of Lace
makers. bound fof Zion City IN. They are
understood 10 be going out under the aus
pices of John Alexander Dowie, the Zion
ist leader
The Berliner Tageblatt asserts that the
Turkish students In Berlin. who number
more than a hundred and are wholly de-
pendent upon the Sultan's stipcnds. are
starving. as they have been without money
for a year The Turkish legation Processes
TO be unable TO render any assistance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18

OF Miss Malott's guests, Miss Waller and
Miss Hill. Of Chicago; Miss Forty. OF St.
Louis, and Miss Tompkins, of New York,
| and Mrs. Hiram Keays. of Cortland, H..
included Miss Malott, Mrs. 8. Robert Greer,
Mrs. Clarence Winter. Mrs. Henry c. At
kins; Mrs William H Coburn, Mrs N. A
Gladding and Mrs. Ferdinand Winter.
Miss Ethel Ravens gave pink and white
rose luncheon yesterday in honor of her
two visitors, Miss Royce and Miss Wheeler
OF Terre Haute. The guests invited to meet
them included Mrs. George Bernati Mox-
ley. Miss Monkey. of Shelbyville. Ky; Miss
Haldeman OF Louisville; Miss Ethel Faiey,
Miss Louise Fletcher. Miss Mayme Beck
Miss Lena Brash, Miss Beatrice Byers and
Miss Florence Atkins The table was
adorned with pink and white roses and
name cards at each plate were of black
and white sketches.
Miss Blair gave an informal guessing
party yesterday afternoon, entertaining In
nonor or Miss Martha Wood, of Piqua, o.,
who is the guest of Mrs Frank Wood. Tho
rooms were adorned with ferns and flowers
and during the afternoon Mrs. Jessie Pat
terson-Roth sang several selections. The
guests invited to meet Miss Wood included
Mrs. A. l.. Lockridge and her visitor, Miss
| Smith of Rushville, Mrs Frederick Adams,
Miss Hettie Adams. Mrs. Wood. Mrs Frank
James, Mrs. Joseph Taylor-Elliott, jr., Mrs
| William Porter-Kellar, Mrs Wilmer Chris
| tian, Miss Mary Noble Mrs. A. d. Johnson
and Miss Benaldine Smith.
ESTER-NEAL.
| Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE marriage of
Mr. Albert Estep and Miss Eva Neal. two
or Marion's popular young people, took
| place at the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Neal, on South CAL
latin street, to-day. Only the immediate
relatives of the bride and groom were
present. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Madison Swadener, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church After short we'd
ding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Estep will make
this city their home.
DISTINGUISHES.
SIecial to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG. Ind, Jan. 17.-Last even
ing Mr.. Edwin j. Dis and Mrs. Nettie e.
Honesher were quietly married at the resi-
dence of the bride in this city, in the pres
ence OF few friends, the Rev. John Pouch
er officiati The groom is a retired mer-
chant and quite Wealthy. The bride probably
is the wealthiest woman in the county and
has been for many years prominently iden-
tifled with church work. After an extended
bridal tour through the West they will
make this city their home.
WILLIAMSBURG.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Jan. 17.-Miss Edna Burk
daughter of B. F. Burk prominent win
dow glass manufacturer of this city, and
Mr.. Charles Williams, prosperous young
business man of TT is city, We're quietly mar
ried to-day. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Madison Swadener, pastor of
the First Methodist Episcopal Church. But
seventeen guests were prestn at the func-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left immedi-
ately after the marriage for short we'd
ding trip, after which they will live in
this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
Notes of the Stage.

The locomotive scene in - Ride for
Life" which comes 10 the Park next
Thursday afternoon, is said TO be one of
the most perfect pieces of stage mechanism
ever contrived.
Rose Stahl and William Bonnelli in big
melodramatic production, "An American
Gentleman" constitute the attractive offer
ing at the Park the first half of next week,
beginning Monday afternoon.
Foxy CUTLER" the Smith and De Koven
comic opera that is coming soon to En-
glish's, is said to be replete with catchy
music. good fun and beautiful stage pic
lures. 1t is admirably sung and capably
acted.
Harold Bauer. the pianist, who will be
the leading feature of the Symphony con-
cert at English's next Monday night. Is a
serious artist who does not resort TO empty
display. but who obtains sorority, COM
bined with melody. from the piano without
abusing the instrument.
A rare treat is offered by Corinne at the
Grand this week In her varied vocal and
instrumental act. Ii consists of the sing
ing of "coon" song by an operatic star.
Corinne is not conspicuous success in this
form OF singing, but the effect is pleasing
NONE the less.
1t Is said that 1.-THE Ameer" has been
greatly improved since it was presented
here last, and all of Frank Daniels's friends
will readily credit his managers assurance
that the little comedian is funnier than
ever before. SO that English's Opera House
will in all probability be crowded next
Wednesday night, when Daniels will be
seen and heard in THE Amer for the
last time the present season.
There will be no room for complaint of
next weeks vaudeville bill at the Grand.
Among the leading attractions are Pauline
Hall. who will be heard in operate selec-
lions. and Hilda Thomas, who, with the
aid of capable company. will present two
enjoyable one-act comedies during the
week. There are five or six other good
acts, the whole forming the most at
tractive programme yet offered at that
theater.
James A. Herne's large following in this
city viii, be sorry to learn that his en-
gagement in Sag Harbor" the last three
days of next week at English's Opera
House will in all probability be his last
appearance in this city as an actor. He
Ccntemplates retiring after the present
tour. which will include Australia and Eng
land and continue for n year from his
time. Mr.. Hearne has enjoyed a career of
ever forty years of almost uninterrupted
success on the American stage.
The cold wave of yesterday and last night
had no effect on the attendance at the Zoo.
The people go there in all kinds of weather.
1t is kept comfortably warm and is a
splendid retreat when the mercury takes q
big drop. The lectures. performances and
exhibitions were up to the mark of highest
excellence. The Cingalese dancers. from
the Isle of Ceylon, are winning all the ap-
plause and honors. A more interesting act
1t would be hard TO find. There is one chief
and six braves in the troupe Tomorrow
special attention will be given to school
children
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18

The bill changed at the Park Theater
yesterday from vaudeville to melodrama.
but the size and enthusiasm of the audi
ard The theater was we'll filled at both
performances. w. Z. Vaudeville presented
yesterday afternoon for the first time In
this city the new English melodrama, 1.-THE
Village parson-" The play tells an inter-
esting. IL sad tale, and is staged in man.
ner that Is truly sumptuous. The scene CT
the first and second act. which shows the
which Is laid in a music hall and garden
IN the French quarter OF New Orleans at
carnival time, are both handsome and sat-
isfying. Another pretty scene Is shown IN
the last act. that OF an interior In r
Codley's home. Carl Anthony puts a gre 4
deal OF feeling into his action Of the i'm
portant role of Parson Tom Cooley. One
OF the best bits OF character acting done a Z
the Park in long time Is r. Laurence
Lees representation OF Bud Gordon, a mis-
cradle victim OF circumstances. Stewart
Fulmer makes a splendid villain in the role
rascally brother. Mrs. Barnum furnishes
considerable merriment by her funny dia-
lect and ludicrous antics as Gretchen Van
Grams. Anna Viola Risher scores heavily
by her fine emotional acting I'm the charac-
ter OF Fern Cooley, the parsons persecute.l
wife. There is little blind girl IN the play,
Little Myrtle. who Is unprecedented by Josie
Mcmahon with considerable cleverness The
other parts are IN capable hands The
action Of the piece shows skilled stage d.
rcction. the mob scene In the second act be-
Ing well done and strikingly realistic
"A Village Parson" Will be repeated twice
to-day and a like number OF times to-mor-
row, when the engagement will end
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
DUCKED BY STUDENTS.
Kansan Who Criticised President Jor-
dan, of Stanford University.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal, Jan.
1.-THE feeling against those who have
been condemning the action OF President
Jordan broke out this afternoon among
the students. C. d. Montgomery. junior,
from the University of Kansas. was seized
by a party of fifty or more students and
carried to the lake back of the university
and thrown in. The water was five feet
deep in the lake and Montgomery had
difficulty In getting ashore. The feeling
against Montgomery was caused by his
radical talk condemning President Jordan
and the university management. The duck
ing party was composed OF the most prom
inent students and student body officers
The vacancies of Professors Howard and
Spencer. of Stanford University. Califor-
MIA. have been filled by the appointments
OF Professors Lapsley and Warren. oe
Harvard. These men are on their way To
Stanford and win take up their work next
week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18

The Kelly Nail and Iron Company. Of
Ironton. o., has declared 50 per cent
semi-annual dividend. This makes 20 per
cent. I'm eighteen months.
At meeting OF the Southern Hosiery
Yarn Spinners' Association held at Char
lotte, n. c., yesterday, at which 10000
spindles were represented, an order for
curtailment of production was passed.
President Adamson says this means an en-
tire stoppage of night work. All present
list price of the Southern Hosiery Yarn
Spinners' Association are abandoned as
prices are expected to increase as produce
ton Is decreased.
The negotiations for the lease for a long
term of years OF the Cincinnati street.
railway system comprising over go miles
OF track: to an Eastern syndicate, have
progressed so far that the street-raiiway
directors have issued a call for a meeting
of stockholders on Feb. q TO vote on the
proposition. The proposition Is 10 guaran-
tee to stockholders annual dividends or ~
per cent the first year, 81 the second. "a
the third year and per cent thereafter
The syndicate Is known as the Elkins-
Widener combination.
The new blast furnace of the American
which has been IN course or construction
for the past fourteen months, was f'blowr
In" yesterday. This is next 10 the largest
furnace in Ohio. IL cost about $1,000. 900
semer pig iron daily. The furnace was
lighted by Miss Marie De Gorest, the young
daughter of the district manager or the
company, who was presented with a gold
watch as souvenir by the company.
w III. Brothers and seven other lace op-
orators, with the members OF their families.
making twenty-five I'm all, who had been
refused a landing at Portland. Me-, on the
ground that they were contract laborerss
have been permitted by the Treasury De-
partment TO land. They were engaged by
Dr. Dowie 10 work in his lace factory at
Zion City. The department found that SIM
liar labor for this purpose could not be OBJ
tanned in this country. and hence. under
the law, they were entitled 10 land. The
operators came from England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-18
Marion Soldier Promoted.

Special TO the Indianapo Journal.
MARION, Ind, Jan. Hilary F, Nc
Feely, of this city. first lieutenant of the
Forty-second United States Infantry, now
in the Philippines has received a promo
ton to the grade OF captain in that regi-
ment. The President has sent the nomina-
ton to the Senate where it awaits ratifica-
ton. Mr.. Merely was adjutant OF Com
pany A, in the Sixtieth
Indiana Regiment during the Spanish
American war.