The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-01

Ex-Governor Powers of Maine. has been
nominated for Congress to succeed Con-
gresham Boutolle, of the Fourth district.
Victor Herbert will be conductor OF the
Pittsburg orchestra until March 10. 1904.
Mr. Herbert has signed a three-year con-
tract.
Andrew Carnegie has agreed 10 give
$4,000 to the free public library OF jack
son, Tenn, provided the town will make
an annual appropriation sufficient 10 keep
UP the library
Lord Edward and Lady colchrooke have
arrived at New York They will be guenta
of William 9. Whitney for several weeks,
and then go 10 California. whore they cx-
pect TO remain for six months.
George Mitchell. George Dayton ana Dam
tel Maltby, all boys, were terribly burned
by TN explosion OF gas az Clinton, Ia
They struck "A match Ia the cellar OF a va
cant house and an explosion resulted. The
house was wrecked.
An explosion occurred Wednesday night
Company, at Weir CITY Kan. y. n. Sat-
field and j. w, Watkins, colored. were
killed. The explosion Is supposed 90 have
been due 60 an accumulation of gas.
The Window-glass Workers Association
has Increased the appropriation Tor the
striking window-elass workers In Belgium
from $1,000 TO $500 week. Secretary Paul
81. Peter yesterday cabled the amount TO
Edmund GILES, secretary OF the strikers.
After nearly a week. during which "A
heavy column OF water has poured continu-
cusly into the shafts of No mine and
no. mine at Cumberland, II. c.. the task
OF pumping out the water has commenced.
There are stu forty-one bodies In the mine.
Gov. Cassius M Barnes and ex-Gov. A. J.
Sea, OF Oklahoma, accompanied by "A cow
boy band or thirty-flve pieces, will reach
ST. Louis this morning en- route 20 WASH
ington 10 participate In the Inauguration
ceremonies Accompanying the band Will
be dozen Cheyenne braves.
Haitien advccs say there Is no truth
in the report published I'm New York that
Haiti and Santo Domingo are preparing
for war Oh account of the consular Incident
at DaJabon. That affair Is a private quar-
rel and is without Importance Haiti ana
Santo Domingo are perfectly quiet
Judge William Harzell. upon advice from
the Illinois attorney general. issued or
ders TO the sheriff to close the pool rooms
of Cola. Adler and TILES at Madison. IN.
The proprietors made no effort to do bust
ness during the afternoon. having been
served with notice To close their place.
Vice President-elect Theodore Roosevelt
Is busy at his home In oyster Bay. l.. l..
clearing up his private business prepare,
tory 10 entering upon his duties as Vice
President. Mr.. Roosevelt has arranged to
leave Oyster Bay on Saturday for WASH
ington. He will be accompanied by Mrs
Roosevelt and his children.
At the meeting OF the British community
of New Work. held on Jan; "a. 1901. It was
decided To forward an address TO King
Edward on the occasion OF his Majesty
accession TO the throne. This address was
yesterday placed on desk In the British
consulate for the signatures OF such Brit
ish subjects In America as may choose
TO sign IL.
The Michigan Republican state judiciary
convention was held at Grand Rapids yes
terday and Justice Robert NJ. Montgom-
cry, OF that city, was unanimously nomi-
mated for a second term on the Supreme
Bench. Henry w. Carey, OF Manstee, and
Frank w. Fletcher. OF Alpena. were NOM
mated for regents OF the university. The
convention then adjourned.
An explosion last night at mine No g.
near South McAlister, /. T., resulted I'm the
death OF three men and the probable in
jury To many more. The dead are: Steve
De Lucas. Brlst0 Barto and W. B. Wclch
All three men were shotfrers. and had
just gone into the mine To work when the
explosion occurred. IL IL supposed the
pit was overcharged with gas.
Charles III. Cramp. head OF the Crasnp
bodybuilding firm, denies the report from
Constantinople 20 the effect that the con-
tract for "A cruiser for the Turkish gov
eminent had been annulied because Of
the failure OF the Porte 20 pay the first
installment. Mr.. Cramp said the first pay
ment was not due until March I. and tnaf.
consequently, the report Is without founda-
ton.
Governor Nash. OF Ohio. has consented
20 act as presiding officer at the interuni-
versity debate between the University az