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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

Now that the milliners from the great
Mississippi valley are here again for their
periodical buying. progress in the creation
OF women's hats is OF renewed interest.
For there has been progress-the shirt
waist hat has dawned upon US. The shirt
waist hat. in the opinion Of the girls. is
very sweet 1t Is a simple. very shallow.
wide roll-brim affair, trimmed with twisted
ribbons OF light color. 1t looks fresh and
clean. And above all, from the Standpoint
OF husband and father. * is inexpensive.
Shirtwaist hats would indeed be a boon ia
the breadwinner but for one thing-thev
pass away with the shirtwaist. The cold
blasts OF winter blow them away like
tender flowers. They disappear from view.
Where they go no man knoweth nor shall
know. And the winter hat is a hat with a
bill attached. Indeed. IL may have several
bills. for few women are satisfied with one
winter hat. Hat evolution has not vet
reached it's satisfactory climax In the all
the-year-round chapeau for women. Will
II ever do SO?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Ecuador IL Not for War.

NEW YORK. Aug. 21.-The following dis
patch. addressed to the Associated Press,
has been received from Gen. Alery Alfaro.
president of Ecuador:
"Qutio. Ecuador, Aug. 21.-War between
Colombia and Venezuela is improbable. The
union OF the conservatives in both repub-
lies. with a view of exercising absolute
control. has led TO conflicts of a transitory
character. The press strongly condemns
any armed Intervention in the internal af-
fairs OF the republics"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.


Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
PENDLETON, Ind. Aug. PA large
barn on the DR.. Brinkley farm. three miles
east of here. was struck by lightning last
night and was destroyed by fire. NJ. Il.
Lorimer, who lives on the place, and his
hired hand. James Colby. We're milking at
the time and both were badly stunned. All
live stock was safely removed. but about
seventy-fve tons of hay and much oats.
corn and wheat were destroyed, with the
farming implements. The loss is estimated
at 5000, partly insured. Other but minor
damage by lightning is reported in various
parts OF the county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
SuIIivan's Floral Pageant.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SULLIVAN, Ind, Aug. 21.-The big at
traction of the knights of Pythias and
Merchants Carnival to-day was the floral
pageant in which all the representative
society women of this city participated.
The successful contestants were Mrs. f.. S.
CrOwder first. Mrs. Joshua Beasley second
and Miss Gladys Smock third. The Judges
were James Soules, county auditor of Vigo.
County Clerk David Watson and Charles
Neff, all of T6rre Haute. Twenty-Five
thousand people were present to-day, in
GLIDING 700 from Terre Haute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Southern Indiana Institute.
. INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
ORLEANS, Ind, Aug. 21.-The Horti-
cultural Institute of Southern Indiana.
held under the auspices of the Purdue Uni
versity school of agriculture, in the opera
house at this place, yesterday and to-day,
was an excellent meeting in attendance
and i'm point of especial benefit to the fruit
growers of southern Indiana and all who
are interested in fruit culture and in the
developments of the fruit possibilities of
this section of the State. Besides the of
1cerS of the State Horticultural Society
present were representative officials from
the state horticultural societies of Michi-
gan, Wisconsin and Kentucky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

ROANOKE. Va. Aug. 21.-The Repub-
lican State convention assembled here in
the Academy OF Music at noon to-day. on
the faces of the loo persons in the auditor
ium there was a look OF expectancy. This
is the first Republican convention that has
named a straight ticket In this State since
the days of Gen. William Malone. The
crowd was good natured and everyone
seemed 10 feel kindly disposed 10 his neigh
Dor. whether Hoge or antf-Hoge. IL there
was bitterness II was latent and was TO be-
come evident. II AZ all. later on when the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Aug. 21.-Noth-
ing is known here that would justify the
report circulated in the United States that
General Alban, Governor of Panama, Man
uel Calderon and others had organized an
expedition against Nicaragua and that in
formation regarding the movement had
reached Zelaya. Nicaragua Is In a state
of profound peace and President Zelaya
IS taking a vacation in Granada
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Gas Pumping station Started.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug. N.-kerIn
Bros, Of Toledo, nav completed their
large pumping station on the Williams
farm, northwest Of this city, and the plant
went into operation to-day for the first
time. This firm has nearly 100 wells in
this part of the gas field. This enormous
station will force gas through the pipe
lines to the towns that are supplied by TINS
Buren, and a large number of Ohio towns.
The new station was erected at a cost or
10000. and II is In charge of T.. j. Driscoll,
of N0ntnaliar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Aug. 2l.-After weeks OF
wrangling the trouble between the Master
Plumbers Association of Marion and the
local Plumbers and Steamhtters' Union
was settled tonight, and all the workmen,
VINO nave been on a strike for the last two
months. will resume work tomorrow MORN
ing The terms of the settlement show
concessions on both sides. To State Labor
Commissioner Mccormack. of Indianapolis,
Is credit due for bringing about an ad-
justment of the trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
New Rural Delivery Routes.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. Ind. Aug. PA postofice in
spector has completed a trip over two free
rural mail delivery routes. which he has
recommended be instituted without delay.
The routes are each about twenty-five
miles long. and will cover the entire south
half of the county, not now provided with
free delivery. The farmers all over the
county, with the installation Of the two
routes, will be we'll served. and are lavish
in praise of the system.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
RESIGNS.
Important Change I'm the Union of
Flint Glass workers.

PITTSBURG. Aug. 2l.-To-day circulars
were sent out to the local p~receptories of
the American Flint Glass Workers Union
announcing the resignation of John Kunz-
Ter as president OF the association. c. II.
Noitle. the vice president. succeeds Mr..
hunZler, whose resignation comes as a big
surprise to the labor world. Mr.. kunzler
says he IS compelled TO step down and out
on account OF his health and not because
of any trouble in the union.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
FOUND a WELCOME OF GRIEF.

Special to the indianapolis Journa,.

Speclai 10 the Indianapolis Journa,.
LAPORTE, Ind, Aug. 2l--When Mrs.
Josepha Pyrkoski and two children arrived
in Michigan City from Poland to join the
husband and father they were met by the
painful news that he was dead. Albert
Pyrkoski had preceded his family to this
country by a year. and in that time had
saved sufficient none to send for them.
Three days before they left their home in
Poland, a mont ago yesterday, Albert
Pyrkoski drowned I'm Lake Michigan while
bathing. Efforts TO intercept the family
with ~cablegrams failed and they came on,
expecting to be met by the husband and
father. Friends viii look after the family,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
STORM AT


Ell RENO, o. T., Aug. 21.-A heavy wind
and rainstorm swept through Anadarko
about s o'clock tonight. Al the larger
buildings in process of construction were
blown down, and a large number of tents
and smaller houses. Two persons were
killed and many injured. The dead are:
JOHN ANTOINE, recently of Lamar
count Texas.
N. p. TEVIS, recently of Weatherford
Tex.
Antoine was struck by a heavy timber
from the postofice building, as it col
lapsed. Tevis was in a tent near a saloon
building. just erected, which was torn to
pieces by the wind. All the buildings and
tents in the new town were destroyed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Crops an Absolute Failure.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
PATRIOT, Ind, Aug. 21--A destructive
drought OF nine weeks duration has been
broken by only a light rain. Corn, tobacco
and potatoes, the chief crops here. as well
as all kinds OF vegetables, are a complete
failure. Fruit. except some varieties of
pIums, withered and died on the trees.
Many or the trees also died. Even a good
rain at this time Will avail nothing, ex-
cept. possibly. some very late corn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
American Motives Questioned.

PARIS, Aug. 2l.-The Petit Journal says:
eth feigned anxiety expressed in the pa
pers of the United States over the Colom-
bian situation only serves here TO mask the
unmeasured ambition of American imperial
ism. thus ~favoring the accomplishment OF
n 1ong-cherished dream, namely, taking
possession OF the Isthmus of Panama and
the half-built canal. which the Americans
will undertake TO finish for themselves and
for their own profit"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Fatal Blow with n Bat.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE Ind, Aug. 21.-Ora Jen-
nings, who was umpiring a game of ball
at Farmersburg. twenty miles south Of
here, yesterday afternoon, was struck over
the head with a ball bat by Marcellus
Forbes, one of the players, who was in
censed by one OF the decisions. Jennings's
skull is fractured and he cannot recover.
Forbes was lodged in jail at Sullivan. He
Is an ex-convict and served a term in the
p~enitentiary from this county for attempted
maEslaughter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. Aug. 21.-For
the next forty-eight hours this city viii be
entirely without water supply. 1t was dis
covered to-day that one Of the big mains
that run from the pumping station to the
standpipe had burst, but the exact location
cannot be determined, therefore, it will
take a great amount of excavation TO To-
cate the trouble. The only fire protection
the city has is a chemical engine and an
old WORKOUT fire engine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
New Instructor in Physics.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Aug. 21.-Dr. r.
z. Earhart has been selected as successor
of Arthur Kendick as instructor in physics
at the Rose Polytechnic Institute, which
position is that of an assistant TO Presi-
dent Mees in that department. DR.. Earhart
was graduated from Northwestern Univer-
sity at Evanston. in 1893, with the degrees
OF bachelor of science.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Expect. Thi. Country to Intervene.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 21.-The Novoe
vremya says: President Castro is evil
IDENTIFY DESTROYS Of declaring war on Colom-
bia in order TO strengthen his weakening
authority. What will be the outcome of
all this complicated affair IL Is difficult TO
say. Possibly war may result. after all,
between Colombia and Venezuela. In that
case we must expect that the United States
will not fail TO intervene in this quarrel
between two of its neighbours
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Overcome by smoke.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. Aug. AL r.
Mitchell, a nephew OF former United States
Senator Barry. of Georgia. was overcome
by smoke during a fire in the Windsor
Hotel. In this city. tonight. and taken
TO the City Hospital In an unconscious
condition. His condition is serious. Mr..
Mitchell Is a salesman for "A Chicago manu-
featuring company. and his parents reside
in Macon, Ca The DANCE TO the hotel was
small.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Earlham College Prospects.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug. N.-The outlook
for Earlham College the coming year is
said to be excellent. and a large enrolment
is expected. President Mills to-day an
nounced some changes that are to be made.
One is the doing away with the preparatory
department. Another is the addition of
two courses In the department of applied
mathematics. under Prof. r.. L. ackett
One OF these courses will deal with hy-
draulics and the other with sanitation, and
the intent is to do practical work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

JACKSON. Miss, Aug. 2l-The returns
from Warren county. where a special cleo
ton was held to-day TO fll a legislative
vacancy, show the defeat Of Dabney
Marshall by a plurality of eight votes. Ills
successful opponent was 7. r. Foster.
Marshall was pardoned from the peniten-
tiary a few weeks ago by Governor Lon
gino while serving "A life sentence for MUIR
der.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
TO EXTEND THE OPTIONS.
Monroe County Mine Owners Are
Urged by Trust Promoters.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Aug. 2l.-Local
mine owners here have received letters
from the promoters of the proposed coal
trust in Indiana asking that options on the
mines be extended until Feb. 10. 1t is UNI
derstood that all efforts to close the
options. as given two months ago, nave
failed and further time is asked with the
hope that the trust can yet be formed. II
Is said that several mine owners who nave
given options will now Withdraw ana
others will increase the prices demanded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
JUSTICE OF A FIsHY KIND.
Head of Winona biological Station
Fined for Having a Seine.

WARSAW, Ind, Aug. 21.-Prof Carl II.
Eigenmann, head of the Indiana University
Biological Station at Winona. and vice
president of the Indiana Scientific Society,
was arrested to-day by Deputy Fish Com
missioner Harris and fined So and costs for
which students nave been using for years
In taking fish for scientific studies. TIL Of
fcer declares the law does not exempt any
body. Professor Eigenmann has appealed
tho aaCo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Indiana horticultural Society.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Aug. 2l.--Seuth
Bend will entertain the indian Horticul-
tural Society tomorrow and Friday. This
years convention will be the largest I'm the
history of the society. Delegates are COM
ing from all Iarts of the State. MANY
prominent speakers will address the con-
%vcntion, among them being Aaron Jones.
of this city, who is master of the National
Grange.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
INDIAN
BENJAMIN N. WATSON, n Veteran
Banker of CrawfordsviIIe.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSV1LLE. Ind. Aug. 21.-Ben-
jamin ". WATSON, one OF the oldest and
most prominent citizens OF this place, died
here to-day. Mr.. WATSON was for twenty
veors associated with the First National
and Citizens National banks. and was well
~. ...BuguDuT the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO. Ind, Aug. 21--The City Coun-
Gil to-day closed a deal for four acres of
ground within eight squares of the court
house for a water works station, to be
owned by the city. The old company's prop
osition to cut rates Is per cent. for a re-
newal of franchise was voted down by the
Council, and a municipal water system will
be put in.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

Springfield Republican.

Ebert Hubbar announces that for the
benefit OF visitors at the IN
Exposition who wish 20 see the Roycroft
press the railroad company now runs q
train every hour 10 East Aurora. which n
eighteen miles from Buffalo. II seems 20
be settled. then, that there u such . place
on the map. But why does not Fra n
bartuA get q concession-on theAN1dUAy1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Fountain County Corn Crop.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
CONVICTION, Ind, Aug. H.-On account
of late planting the heavy rains which have
fallen in Fountain county this week will
benefit the corn crop greatly. Many farm
ers about here expect fifty bushels to the
acre from much OF their land. The county
auditor, David Fergeson. says he will have
20, 900 bushels from his fields. The average
for the State last year was thirty-six BUSH
els an acre, and from present Indications
Fountain county will not fall far short of
this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
Woman Took CarbOIfc Acid.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Aug. 21.-Mrs. Lizzie Ba-
con, of Gas City. this county, wife of David
Bacon, is dead as a result of carbolic acid
taken with suicidal intent. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bacon were married but a few months ago.
She was the daughter OF j. Weaver, of
Remington, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
FATALLY

NobIesviIIe Lineman Shocked at
Crushed by Fail.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Aug.
Finley, Of Noblesville, known all over In
diana as an expert telephone lineman, was
caught by a live electric wire tonight and
fell thirty feet 10 the ground, after being
rendered unconscious by the current He
was fatally injured. his head striking the
stone pavement and his skull being frac-
tured in a number of places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

and as the son is old enough 10 obtain en-
pioyment II Is anticipated that they will
nave no difficulty in getting along.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

vices I'm the mail which has just arrived IN
this country from. Colombia regarding the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22
POOR FIND"
Pot Containing Over Twenty Thou
sand Dollars i'm Gold.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Aug IA pot Of
gold containing something over 10000 in
the yellow metal was found in a remote
precinct Of Madison county Tuesday by
Frank Jacks. a poor farmer. The gold
was hidden away in a spring which has
been used for many years. II Is believed
that the gold was secreted during the civil
war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

Us. RICHARD II. SULLIVAN,
Observer Temporarily in Charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-22

Bar. Their. RH. Wind. Weather. Pre-.
z a. Moses 6S % S'west. Cloudy. 600
z ID. m..2993 n % South. PIT cIdy. 600
Maximum temperature, 80; minimum tenn
perature. s.
Comparative statement of the mean tenn
perature and total precipitation Aug. q:
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-15
Alleged Book Ax.n, Arrested.

c. E. Wilson, arrested in Memphis. thoroughly worked Pine Bluff few weeks ago, alleging himself to be rep resentihg the Curtis Publishing Com pany. He gave his address as 912 Louisiana street, Little Rock When Wilson was told there was no such address he became offended and left in anger He was intoxicated at the time. His alleged credentials were signed Edward Box. president Cur tis Publishing Company" Many anx- ious inquiries have ben sent to Phil adelphia by Pine Bluff ladies.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-15
ARKANSAS SIAI[ NEWS.
Woman and Child, Whom Former Was Trying to Rescue, Perish
 in a Burning Building.
NEWS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY STATED
Arkansas southwestsrn Railroad Passe. Into New Hands and is Shortly to B. Exiended-Goulds Thought to He Iu- terested in the Deal.
Stat. Sunday school Convention.


 The executive committee of the State Sunday School Association has issued the following:
 ''The State Sunday School Conyen tion which convcnes at Fort Smith on March IS will be an enjoyable occa- sion to all those who are interested in Sunday-school work, and none should forgo ,he pleasure of attendance upon this convention. Besides the benefit to be derived from associations with experienced co-laborers in our own state we will have in addition to help. encourage and enlighten us. five prac- tical workers of the international com mittee, consisting of the general secre- tary, the field secretary. leader of song and choice primary worker. d chosen worker in the southern field, and these by their ripe experiences and helpful suggestions will greatly aid in equipment for better work in advancing the cause of Sunday schools in all parts of our land.
 By the general public the Sunday school workers is little understood and still less appreciated. This observation is made because of the conservative small attendance upon the schools of our state. If parents and guardians realized the amount of labor and self sacrifice put into the work by teach CTS and officers of Sunday,scbools, un- doubtedly they would be better patron ized. In the Sunday school the work is done from a sense of love and a de- sire for advancement of Christ's king. dom on earth while in the common or day school the highest object is for the intellectual advance men, of ht pupil That friend of Sunday school workers, John Wanamaller, says. Tie influence exercised by tile Sun day-school. where it hai had proper development, has been so beneficial and far-reaching that over and above any other religious agency it is be- lieved by many to come the nearest to answering the greatest need of the human race at the present hour If this be true. let not workers miss the opportunity now offered them to know something of the modern work that will be unfolded at the Fort Smith convention.
 "The pastor and superintendent os each Sunday-school are ex-oflcio del egates to the state convention. and each Sunday school is entitled to three delegates. Homes will be pro vided for all delegates while in at tendance on the covention The railroads have agreed to reduction in rates. When you buy your ticket ask railroad agent for certificate Of purchase, and this when countersigned by secretary of the convention win entitle holder to a one-third rate home" W
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-15
Approved by Coy. nays.

The Brooks bill. which amends sec. ton 41240 of the digest. has been ap. proved by Gov. Davis. The act is m important one, inasmuch as it af- fects the right of an insurance com pany to do bushes in this state As amended the section reads as follows:
 All fire. life and acident insurance companies. individual or corporations now or hereafter doing business in this state shall. in addition to the lu- tics and requirements now prescribed by law. Annually give a bond to the state of Arkansas. with not jess than three good and sufficient snreties. to be approved by the auditor of state. in the sum of $20.0OO. conditioned for the prompt payment of all claims aris. ing and accruing to any person dur ing the terms of said bond by virtue of any policy issued by any such com. pany, individual or corporation upon the life or person of any citizen of the state or upon any property situated in this state. and such bond shall be annually renewed. providing nothing in this act shall be construed as apply ing to fraternal orders insuring the lives of their members. and provided further, that the auditor of state may refuse to accept and approve any bond if, in his judgment, such refusal would be for the best interest of the public" !"