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The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Transport service CurtasIed.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1s.-Secretary Root
issued Instructions to-day to reduce the
transport service between San Francisco
and Manila to one ship each month. such
sailings to be on the first Of each month.
Heretofore two transports have sailed each
month. He has decided to turn over 10
the Navy Department the transports
were offered for sale some time ago.
1t Is the purpose of the Navy Depart
ment TO fit the Relief up as a naval hos
pital ship, to assign the Hancock and the
Grant as training ships at Pugent sound
and at Mare island and to convert the
Lawton into a naval transport.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Sept. 19.-The
American Window Glass Company, in drill
ing for oil on the ]. M. Bonham farm, in
Washington township, struck the biggest
gas well that has been drilled in this coun-
ty within five years. The well showed a
pressure of 100 pounds, and second one
drilled shows a like pressure. The COM
pany Immediately laid a six-inch pipe from
glass plant in this city The Sheath Glass
Company has also laid large pipe into the
same territory for its fuel supply. The
Johnston Glass Company has drilled in sew
eral heavy pressure gas wells on the Clark
Stewart and Widow Jones farms, south
west of town, and all the factories here
will be well supplied with NATURAL gas this
winter.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Killed by a Panhandle Train.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO, Ind, Sept. 19.-Paul Dom
enito, workman employed on the Panhan-
die road, was killed this morning by a west
bound train at Hebron. Domenito was
standing near the track with a crowbar on
his shoulder, but did not realize that he was
so near the train. The engine struck one
end of the bar with such force that he was
killed instantly.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Courting Other Peoples Turkeys.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
kOKOMO, Ind. Sept. l9.-John Gibbs,
of this city. was arrested to-day for whole
sale turkey stealing. When apprehended
he had twenty-seven turkeys in his buggy.
For month Gibbs has hired livery rigs
for all-night uses, explaining that he was
counting a girl in the west part of the
county and would be married soon. About
five hundred turkeys were stolen in vari-
Gus parts of the county and Gibbs had
marketed them at 81 each. Gibbs, who
gave the officers wild two-mile chase,
was arrested on the affidavit of George
Phillips, of near Cutler, Carroll county, one
of the victims.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Have Sold Their Gold Claims.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MICHIGAN. CITY. Ind, Sept. 19.-The
Roanoke Mining and Milling Company,
which was organized in this city in 1896 for
the purpose of seeking gold. silver and
other precious ores in the State of Wash
ington, has sold its interests to the Night
Hawk Mining Company. of Milwaukee. The
local company owned five claims in Okan-
ongan county, Washington, near the town
of Night Hawk, and five claims adjoining
are owned by the Milwaukee men.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
ARRESTED In CHICAGO.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Sept. 19.-William
Meyer. defaulting president of the West
ern Baseball Association in 1901. was
brought here to-day by Deputy Sheriff
Ryan, who arrested him at his home in
Chicago last night.
He was charged in an indictment with
embezzling $500 from the Fort Wayne club.
Bond was fixed at $1,000 and was signed
by William Kaough. Meyer said that he
had made an offer to the baseball people
to settle, but declined to say what that
was. He owes each of eight clubs $500 and
500. collected for association expenses. The
date for the trial has not been set. Meyer
went back to Chicago this afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.


SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. 19.-The State
Board of Charities to-day delivered to
Governor Yates its report on the investi-
CATION recently made of charges of cruelty
and immortality against attaches and Of
ficials of Kankakee Insane Asylum The
written copy and reviews at length the
evidence of witnesses. A majority OF the
CHARGES are b1Ss hS. that nnee Sy the board,
OF the asylum were mistreated and that
the food furnished was first-class In every
respect. 1t Is recommended that female
nurses be allowed an increase In salary in
all insane hospitals of the State.
Respecting the charge against Trustee
Murphy the board attaches little credence
to the testimony and believes the charges
were greatly exaggerated.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
BAD FIRE AT GREENsBURG.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG. Ind, Sept. 19.-what for
a time threatened to become one of the
most disastrous fires ever visited Green's
burg broke out in Alexander g. Co.'S drug
store early this morning. The fire origi-
mated in the rear of the drug store. proba-
bly, from the combustion Of chemicals and
soon the interior OF the warerooms was a
mass OF flames. while the dry goods store
of s. p. Minear & Co.. in adjoining rooms,
was so filed with smoke that it was i'm
possible to enter the building. The fire.
men fought the flames from. the rear inch
by inch, amid the explosion of chemicals
until they succeeded in keeping the flames
between the two heavy brick walls and
thus prevented the fire from reaching the
closely connected rooms on either side.
The contents of the drug store which
were valued at $4,000. were almost a COM
plete loss, but the only damage done to 8
p. Minear & Co.'S dry goods store was by
smoke end water. and will not exceed
81 0OO Alexander & Co. carried an insr-
ance of sl5.50o on their stock.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Specldi 10 the indianapolis Journdi
PORTLAND, Ind, Sept. 19.-Albertus
Shoemaker. aged thirty-five. a farmer
south of Salamonia, committed suicide last
night by shooting himself in the head with
a revolver. He left a widow and four
children. Shoemaker had been to Fort
Recovery, o., and on his return home ate
a hearty supper and showed not the
slightest indication of anything weighing
on his mind. Later in the evening he re-
marked to his wife that he was going
hunting" He then drew a revolver from
his pocket and with the cords goodbye"
on his lips he pressed the trigger and
sent bullet into his right temple. dying
instantly
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Indiana Notes.

EVANSVILLE.-Two fine boodhounds
have just been purchased by the town
of Howell. suburb of Evansville. The
marshal of the place has been unable to
cope with the depredations committed there
since the Incorporation of the place. Howell
has been a harvest for burglars and
tramps. and the people are determined to
get rid of them.
RICHMOND.--Marion Devers. charged
with horse stealing, was found guilty and
goes TO the Reformatory for one to four
teen years The Standard Manu-
featuring Company. Cambridge City. has
shipped a carload OF chairs to Africa.
Confederate veterans In Alabama
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Boone and her eight children, TO compel the
bondsmen OF James McCarty TO pay their
part of the judgment rendered against Nc
Carty in the Superior Court, when Mrs.
Boone was given judgment for s1.700. Nov.
1, 1901. for the loss of her husband. Mrs.
Boone alleges that Of this judgment there
yet remains unpaid the sum of sl.650. She
bondsmen of James McCarty, who was the
owner Of the saloon in which Boone bought
LIQUOR, which, il is said. caused his death.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Gift to New York University.

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Chancellor Mac
Cracken. of the New York University, who
arrived from trip to Europe to-day. found
on his desk a letter from the trustees of
the estate of Samuel F. B. Morse, the in
ventor of the telegraph, announcing that
Professor Morse, who died thirty years
ago, had bequeathed 81 900 to the university
for an annual medal for scholarship.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
HOPEFULNEss IN CLARK.


Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Sept. 19.-The
Republicans are making extensive prepa-
rations for the opening of the campaign on
Saturday night, when Addison C. Harris is
to speak Delegations are expected from
all over the county. Mr.. Harris is extreme
ly popular in this part of the State and will
be given an ovation. Every day evidence is
adduced that the county ticket nominated
by the Republicans is especially strong,
each man having been selected with an
especial view to his fitness for the duties of
the position to which he aspires The ticket
was chosen from a geographical standpoint
also, every part of the county being repre-
sented. The Republicans expect to elect
the entire ticket.
The Republicans of jefferson county,
Kentucky, have selected Judge Ben Will
son, of Bloomington, to open the Repub-
lican campaign at a monster meeting to be
held in Louisville.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Married at Elks' Carnival.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DANVILLE, ILL.,, Sept. 19.-This evening
on the grand stand in the public plaza at
the Elks' carnival the marriage of James
Dwyer, of Marion, o.. and Marion Stilwell,
of Lincoln Neb., took place. They met
for the first time at the carnival last Mon
day. County Judge Murray Clark OFF,
ciated performing his first public marriage
service.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE. Ind, Sept 19.-The first
spike was driven this morning for the new
Evansville-Princeton Electric Railway
which is to be opened to traffic early next
year. All but about mile of the grad
ing has been done and next week work
on a large steel bridge over Pigeon creek,
not far from this city, will be begun. The
first rails will be laid in Evansville, where
some streets are being improved.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
GLASS WAGE AGREEMENT.


PITTsBURG. Sept. Is.-To-night at the
close OF three days wage conference be-
tween the officers OF the American Window
Glass Company. the Federation OF Co-opera-
tive Manufacturers and Window Glass
Workers Local Assembly No. 800. X. OF L.,
this statement giving the result OF the
conference. was issued BY the workers over
the signature Of Simon Burns. president:
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Another Judge VIII Preside.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERsONvILLE, Ind. Sept. 1s-The
injunction proceedings filed in the Circuit
Court to compel Mayor Abraham Schwan-
niger to recognize as councilmen Edward
Kehoe and Harry Chandler, Democrats,
will come up for hearing next Tuesday.
Judge Ely, Of Petersburg. has been named
TO try the action. An affidavit was filed by
the defendants for change of judge. and
Judge Marsh, who had previously ex-
pressed a desire not to preside. named
Judge Ely.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Pocket Telephone Company.
he Indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept. 19.-Articles Of
Incorporation of the Lafayette Pocket Tel
ephone Company. with capital stock Of
$4,000, have been filed. The company.
which is wholly local. will manufacture
pocket telephones and instruments for po-
lice, fire alarm and railway service. Evan
Shelby is the inventor and the company Is
composed of Mr.. Shelby. George T. Hay
wood and Charles A. Burnett. The inven-
tion consists of a miniature receiver and
transmitter, with coil of wire to connect
with box on a telephone pole.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Damages Wanted for Bad Service.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION. Ind, Sept. ia suit of Israel
Barris against the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. filed in the Circuit Court
to-day. alleges that the defendant COM
pany. in transmitting a message for the
plaintiff from Marion to Detroit changed
the word Tuesday" to Saturday." thus
completely changing the sense of the mes
sage and interfering with the object of
the plaintiff, thereby damaging his business
to the extent Of $500.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Taking on the Boycotts.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BRAZIL, Ind, Sept 19.-The Central La
Dor Union here at a regular meeting held
last night declared of the boycott on the
Terre Haute Electric Company by unani-
NOUS vote. resolution was also passed
taking the ban off the business men who
were placed on the unfair list for patron
izing the street cars
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR, Ind. Sept 19.-The Rev. j. F.
Severinghaus. who has been pastor of the
German Methodist Church here the past
three years. has been appointed superin-
tendent of the Deaconess Hospital at Louis
vile. His son, the Rev. Charles Severing
haus. of Nashville, Tenn, will succeed him
as pastor of the Seymour church.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
other Death. In the state.

woRTHINGToN. Ind. Sept ls.-Mrs.
Annie L. Henry, wife Of Prof Z. E. Henry.
died at her home in Chicago yesterday
after prolonged illness OF spinal trouble.
Mrs Henry was formerly Miss Annie
Iongworthy. of this place. her family be-
ing one of the oldest and most prominent
I'm Worthington. The interment will take
place tomorrow at this place.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. l9.-Adam
Mann. aged eighty-six. one Of the best
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. 19.-The
Jualin Mines Company filed articles of in
corporation here this afternoon. The cap
ital stock is 81, 900 600, divided into one mil
lion shares The company will operate
mines in Alaska. One Of the heavy stock
holders is ex-Congressman Taylor, of
Petersburg, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Barkley Family Reunion.

Special to the Indianapoli Journal
DECATUR, Ind, Sept. 1.-the largest
family reunion held in this part of the
state for years was held near this city
Yesterday by the Barkley family. There
were 26o relatives present. The oldest per-
son present was seventy-six years old.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
May Prove an Expensive Joke.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PERU, Ind, Sept. 19.-People Of Amboy
were much excited to-day over finding
scores of pieces of large denomination
greenbacks scattered on the streets. 1t was
found that Robert Brazier. of the treasury
at Cincinnati, who is visiting at Amboy,
had emptied his pockets Of scraps Of re-
deemed money as joke.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. Ind. Sept l9-The struggle
for possession of the old Wabash and Erie
canal bed between Lagro and Lafayette
was begun this morning in the Wabash
Circuit Court, the contestants being the
Fort Wayne, Logansport & Lafayette
Traction Company, the Wabash Valley
Traction Company and the Wabash-Lo-
gansport Traction Company. There Is a
formidable array Of legal talent interested
in the case, which Judge Shively took un-
der advisement this evening.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-The Seventh
Army Corps. which was composed of troops
that served west of the Mississippi river
and north of the south line of Arkansas.
will hold a reunion at corps headquarters.
Camp Roosevelt south OF the White House,
at the time of the G. A. r. encampment.
Gen. Cyrus Bussey is chairman OF the corps
association, w. II. Parker vice chairman
and John Grinstead secretary.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Probably Fatally wounded.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE. Ind, Sept. ia general row
in the Godfold saloon at Wheeling
last night. during the progress of the Bel
gian carnival at that place, resulted in
the serious. If not fatal, injury of. Ernest
Maudlin, a glass worker, formerly en-
ployed in Muncie. No one knows who did
the cutting. Maudlin was almost disem-
boweled. Prosecutor Dearth is investi-
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Ober Released on Bond.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Ind, Sept 1s.-George M.
Ober, who was in Jail to answer to the
charge of practicing medicine without a
license, was released this afternoon on CIV
ing bond In $500 for his appearance In Octo-
ber, with William w. Hubbard, uf In
dianapolis, and c. A. Wymond, Of this
city. as sureties He left on the afternoon
train for Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Alleged Dynamiter ON Trial.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR. Ind. Sept. 19.-Charles Au-
german. the man who attempted to blow
up the county infirmary here short time
ago. was brought up for trial this after
noon. The evidence introduced to-day was
very damaging. The case will last several
days.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
TO MEET COMPETITION.
Big Four Said to BE Ready to Inaugu-
rate Electric Service.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DANVILLE, ILL.,, Sept. 19.-The Big Four
Railroad Company is said to have offered
to interested persons to inaugurate an in
terurban passenger service either by elec-
tricity or steam on it's Cairo division be-
tween Danville and Ridge Farm, a dis
tance Of seventeen miles.
The offer Is contingent upon the Ridge
Farm people centering at their town, short
electric lines to neishboring villages and
Is made to compete with Terre Haute and
Danvflie street-car system. which are rap
idly approaching each other with inter-
urban lines paralleling the Big Four from
Danville to Ridge Farm.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PERU. Ind. Sept 19.-John Sanderson.
young employe of the steel mills. fell from
a travelling electric crane to-day and broke
his neck, dying instantly. His mother lives
IN st. Louis.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind. Sept. 19.-Frank
Hitch. the barber who was implicated in an
alleged attempt to entrap local minister
by the assistance of a lewd woman, re-
ported to the police to-day that he had re-
that IL he does not leave the city in a week
he will be tarred and feathered and ridden
out of town on a rail.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, Sept. 19.-Another feature
growing out of the death of John Boone,
almost two years ago. developed to-day In
q suit dled In the Superior Court by Rosella
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
booksellers COMPANY YORK

geon. is relieved from further duty in the
Philippines and will proceed TO San Fran
cisco for orders.
Can't. George W. Kirkman. Twenty-fftb
Infantry, having reported his arrival In
San Francisco, viii join his regiment
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Crumpacker Open. Hi. Campaign.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
VALPARAISO. Ind. Sept. 19.-Represent-
ative Crumpacker delivered his first ad-
dress of the campaign at Kouts last even
ing. He spoke at Wanatah tonight and
will make an address at Williamsport to-
morrow.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Muncie H. s. Football Manager.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind. Sept. 19.-Prof. A. L.
Murray has been elected manager of the
local high school football team The
team is rapidly rounding into shape under
the coaching of Fora Clevenger, Indiana's
right half back, and Will Budd, captain
of the team. The first game is scheduled
for Oct. 4 at Marion.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-08-06
San Angelo and Tom Green County
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furnishing never failing pastures
for thousands of sheep, cattle ana
horses that feed and tatten upon
their wealth of verdure.
The fruit and vegetables COM
mon to this climate all do we'll
The necessaries of life here are
cheap. The climate mild ana
healthful. The lands reasonable
in price and unusually productive:
Soclety excellent. Church and
school privileges within reach OF
all. AS the increase of population
continues, new homes are in con-
slant demand. Why remain IN
a location giving small returns,
when here one-half the labor now
performed would bring a much
greater income? Tom Green
county extends no welcome TO
idlers, rich, or poor, but for indus,
try for capital of cash, capital OF
brains or capital of Drawn there
is an abundance of possibilities.
STOCK RAISING.
The Concho country has long
been noted for it's fine stock, OF
all kinds. 1t is free from all
kinds of diseases, plenty of the
most nutritious grasses, and an
abundance of water, Tom Green
county cattle have always ranked
in the markets at higher price
than the average Texas stock,
Notwithstanding the many draw,
backs that have occurred to the
cattle industries during the past
years. The old Texas bull has
gone from the range, and in his
place we find Durham, Pol Angus,
Hereford and Devon, imparting
their rich and powerful blood to
the progeny of the Concho coun-
try stock Many stables of fine
horses are in the country, and it is
claimed that the native mesquite
grasses are fully equal, if not
superior, to the celebrated "blue
grass" of Kentucky. Horse
diseases are unknown, and blood
ed stock brought here from Kan
sas, Illinois, Iowa and Other
points are thriving and doing well
Tom Green county stables will be
found represented in the racing
circuits of the West.
1.-THE sheepman's paradise" If
the name that has been given tc
the Concho country, and it IL
truly a sheep country. The vast
plains south and west of Sar
Angelo, running into Schleiche'
and Crockett counties, offer al
ideal range for the sheep-man
San Angelo ranks first as a WOO
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-08-06

Buckeye Mowers and Rakes'
]. Findlater, Jr.
Mrs. M. A. Hart, of Brown
wood, arrived yesterday on a Wis.,
it to her daughter, Mrs. w. B.
Turner.
w. D. Currier, editor of the
Miles Messenger, was here yester-
day. He got an ad for lost dog
that we are certain he will forget
to publish.
-Patronize G. A. Farquhar's
hacks to and from reunion
grounds. Safe teams, comforta-
bic hacks, quick trips and low
prices.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-08-06

New moon last night-have you
made your three wishes?
Buckeye Mowers and Rakes.
j. Findlater, Jr.
F. G. Bates Sr. accompanied by
his wife, arrived from Eldorado
yesterday to attend the reunion.
STANDARD Mowers and Rakes.
j. Findlater Jr.
Ed S. Cox, the hustling Chris
toval merchant, was in the city
yesterday.
A. j. McChristy, young ranch
man of Rudd, Schleicher county,
was in the city yesterday.
Dane go Devils" J. Find
later, Jr.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-08-06

Buckeye Mowers and Rakes.
}. Findlater, Jr.
J. A. Davis, the Sheffield sheep
man, is in the city.
STANDARD Mowers and Rakes.
j. Findlater, Jr.
Henry Laying, the Miles stock
farmer, was in the city yesterday.
Miss McCreary is an attractive
addition to the sales force at
March Bros.
G. M. Cook is pushing to COM
pletion his residence in Angelo
Heights and will move as soon az
it is ready for occupancy,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-08-06

The Press is under many OBJ
legations to it's gentlemanly COM
petitor, Mr.. Oliver Werst, for
valuable and appreciated assist
ance rendered on this issue.
"May he live long and always
prosper"
Well Casing, ]. 8, Miles.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-08-06

e, L. McAlpine will begin the
erection of his residence in Ange-
10 Heights in the near future.
DR.. W. A. Carnes has begun
making improvements on his An
gelo Heights lots and will let the
contract for his residence in a day
or two.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-08-06

STANDARD Mowers and Rakes.
J. Findlater, Jr.
Col. G. G. Poole, the irrepressi-
BILE newspaper man, arrived yes
terday to attend the reunion and
has been kept busy shaking hands
with old friends.
For good rigs and horses, at
reasonable prices 60 to Farquhar's
Livery Stable, rear of Concho Ma
tional Bank, phone 1876.
The wheelwright and woodwork
firm of Rau q Friebele has been
dissolved, Mr.. E. T. Friebele re-
firing. Mr.. Friebele is as yet I'M
decided as to his future business,
but will take a well deserved and
needed rest before reembarking in
any other business. Whatever it
may be, The Press hopes it will
not take him from San Angelo.
Miss Katie Neal, who has been
seriously i'll for several days, was
reported some better yesterday.
Miss Neal is one of the most de-
servedly popular and beloved
young ladies of San Angelo and
the hearts of scores of friends are
at her bedside, throbbing with
hope and puisating with prayer at
every beat THAI she may be spared
and quickly recover.