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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
BOSTON BANK CLOSED
CENTRAL NATIONAL IN CHARGE OE
TEMPORARY RECEIVER NEAL.
It's Capital 100000 and Deposits g.
100000 - Two Million Dollars
Drawn Out I'm a Day.

BOSTON, Nov. 1.-THE Central National.
a small institution compared with many
other city banks. did not open its doors
to-day because of an order from the con-
troller of the currency, who had placed
National Bank Examiner w. E. Neal over
it as temporary receiver. Impaired assets
is given as the reason for the failure and
the bank is closed for good. The incident
did not produce any furry in financial cir
cles. as the closing of the bank through
liquidation by the Eliot National Bank
was looked for and such action 1t was
supposed had commenced The incident
which precipitated the failure was the re-
lection of a considerable portion of the
Central Banks assets by President Bur-
ing them preparatory TO taking the bank
for liquidation. Another portion of the
assets was known to have been acceptable
and the action of President Burrage and
the Eliot Bank directorate in refusing TO
liquidate the bank was unexpected. On
Wednesday sales of the Centrars stock
dropped SIS from par and yesterday de-
positors withdrew something like 81 600 Ol0
Later in the day the clearing house de-
clined TO aid the bank and certified checks
on the bank were refused acceptance by
other banks Overnight propositions were
made TO place receiver in charge OF the
bank and in fulfillment of this plan the
doors were placarded to-day. Many banks
came to the relief Of the Centrars de-
positors.
BY the last report to the controller of the
currency the banks standing was as fol-
lows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
CANADIAN SCARE STORY.
Americans Alleged to Have Grabbed
Part of British Columbia.

VICTORIA, B. c., Nov. 1.-THE Province
this evening says: I'm the quietest possi-
bic manner and with every precaution to
secrecy, United States surveyors have en-
croached upon Canadian territory to the
northeast of Cape Fox and appropriated
thousands Of square miles of land lying
within the boundaries of British Columbia
to the westward of Portland canal. The
line from Portland canal runs Northwestern
ly for short distance fl ON that body of
water and then turns and runs nearly due
west, and finally ii connects with the Ykoot
river at the confluence of that stream with
is to be found an old post, supposed to be
erected by the Hudson Bay Company, and
by running the line to that post ii is ap-
parently the claim of the American gov
ernment that the post in question was
placed in position by the Russians, al
though the survey line is distinctly marked
by square and cut granite monuments. The
monuments run to an apex, and mounted
on the apex of each is a copper rod which,
surveyors state, was placed in position
with view of marking exactly the spot
where the American surveyors placed their
instruments when running the line. 1t is
hardly possible to believe, in view of the
presence of British Columbian govern
ment official at Port Simpson, that Ameri-
cans can have occupied this territory with
out such an action having come to tho
knowledge of the government agent and
by him transmitted to the provincial gov
ernment and thence to Ottawa"
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responded the negro, 81 wouldn't take you
out there for a million dollars. Mistah
Mangum told us any of US who took white
men there would be shot or hung, and
amt goin' to take no chances.
One eDterprising photographer, finding
that he could not secure a photograph OF
the President, induced a man. who bore
a slight resemblance to the President, 10
pose on his horses back in cotton field
and went away measurably satisfied that
the counterfeit would pass for the original.
Some OF the negroes OF the surrounding
plantations have Knocked off work at cot
ton picking since the presidential party ar
rived and are spending their time hang
ing around the telegraph Office in the box
car at the siding That and the special
trains are the only attractions. 1t is de-
cidedly dull but they do not regard it,
When one of the plantation managers re-
monstrated with one of them, he replied
Deed, marsa. L can't work till dis ex-
element is over.
Bobb Bobo telegraphs from Bobo station
to-day that he could not bring his pack of
dogs here as he was engaged with a party
of Chicago hunters.
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his convictions and principles.
GOOD FOR REPUBLICANS.
"All of this is. of course. picking for the
Republicans and insures our success in the
campaign of 1904 and for years to come. un-
less some unexpected revolution takes place
in Democratic circles. The Republican
leaders knew just what TO expect at the
last election. The officers of the state
committee would not have been predicting
a plurality of from $4,000 to $1,000 unless
they had been reasonably sure OF the effect
of Bryan's letters and the work he was
doing. They knew that they could count
on from ten TO fifteen thousand votes from
the free-silverites and they knew that IN
addition TO this many of the followers OF
the Nebraska man, who could not prihs
themselves to vote the Republican ticket,
would stay at home on election day and
lend negative influence in support or the
course advocated by their leader"
The Democratic state committee and the
leaders of the reorganiZers explained the
landslide of last week by claiming that
from 10000 TO 10000 Democrats stayed al
home and did not vote: In short they
claimed that old General Apathy, who in
years past has been a consistent enemy
of the Republicans. had Topped over and
had done the work that proved so disas-
trous TO them. They may have known eN-
actly to what extent they could blame
General Apathy, and were seeking TO con-
ceal the real truth. However, the eXpa-
nation given by the Republican quoted
above is more consistent with the facts
developed in the campaign and, at the cleo
ton, especially when ii is substantiated by
the positive knowledge that Mr.. Bryan did
mail the 10000 odd letters to Indiana free
silverites and that the pamphlets indorsing
and calling attention to the letters were
circulated among the same element.
The facts concerning the letters and the
pamphlets were kept as much of secret
as possible all through the campaign and
the story is now published for the first
time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
STRIPES FOR A BRIBER
COL. BUTLER, ST. LOUIS MILLION
ARE, SENTENCED TO PRISON.
Given Three Years for Attempting to
Influence n Health Omcer-Weu
Known in Indianapolis.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Nov. H.-Col. Ed But
ler, millionaire and politician, of ST. Louis,
on trial charged with attempting to bribe
Dr. Chapman, of the st. Louis Board of
Health, in order TO influence his vote on
the Endorsement of garbage contract with
the city, has been found guilty by the jury,
which assessed the punishment at three
years in the penitentiary. The verdict
found last night, was announced to-day
Colonel Butler and his wife, his two sons.
Congressman James j. and Edward, jr
and their wives. were in the courtroom
when the verdict was received Judge
Hockaday read the verdict as follows:
1--WE. the jury, find the defendant. Ed
ward Butler, guilty as charged and assess
his punishment at imprisonment in the pen
itentiary for term of three years.
All eyes were turned toward Butler. A
defiant glance came to his face, then his
features subsided into the expression of
half disgust which he wore while listening
to the testimony and arguments
When asked by Judge Hockaday IL he
had any reason to offer why sentence
should not be passed upon him, Edward
Butler said II have nothing TO say. your
Honor. further than that am not guilty
of the charge preferred against me
THE jury has passed on that question
Mr.. Butler was Judge Hockaday's reply
"In accordance with the verdict 1 sentence
tentiary for a term Of three years"
The Ming of an appeal to the State Su-
preme Court followed. Judge Hockaday
placed Buffers bond at $1,000, which was
signed by a number OF prominent citizens
of Columbia.
T. ii. Hickman, foreman of the Jury.
SAYS the verdict was reached on the first
ballot. Juror w. II. Cochran said: ..The
jury was unanimous on guilt from the first
The testimony OF DR.. Chapman, followed
by Mr.. Merrill, was convincing. Some OF
the jury wanted to give Butler the limit
One man wanted TO give him only fine
and jail sentence. The sentence was the
hardest thing to decide. We fixed that at
1920 last night, three hours after We got
together"
Edward Butler is known TO many busi-
ness men OF indianapolis. Four years ago
he backed John r. Mccarthy in bidding
for the garbage collection contract. which
amounts TO about $4,000 a year. Mccarthy
was the successful bidder and he began 10
establish his system here The contract
required him to deliver 1t to the desiccat-
ing plant, which was TO destroy the garbage
and offal. After he got the system estab-
managed IL for time. He had friction
with the city administration and claimed
that he was being beset with complaints
to drive him out OF the contract. After
about three months he sold his contract TO
the indianapolis Desiccating Company.
Butler has visited back here several times
since then.
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FIREMEN BADLY BURNED.
Caught by an Explosion While Res
cuing Two Comrades.

CHICAGO. Nov. H-Seven fremen mar
rowly escaped death tonight while rescuing
two comrades who had been knocked un-
conscious by an explosion caused by a fire
on the thirteenth floor of the Royal Insur-
ance building. While descending the stair
way with the PROSTATE forms of their COM
rades In their arms a second explosion
threw the rescuers headlong to the next
landing. Before they could be rescued by
other members OF the fire department all of
the men were severely burned. The two
firemen who were rescued were seriously
injured by the explosion. The loss on the
building was small
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
Prince Cupid's Majority.

HONOLULU. Nov. s. via San Francisco.
Nov. 14.-complete election returns show
that Prince Cupid, the Republican candi-
date has beaten Delegate Wilcox for Con-
gress by 1870. The prince carried all the
districts. The Republicans have twenty
representatives out of thirty, and nine SEN
ators out of fifteen. This is a complete re-
versal of the last election results which
elected Wilcox by 800 majority, with over
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
FOR ATTEMPTED BLACKMAIL.
William Becker Held for Sending
Threatening Letters to New Workers.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-William Becker,
who was arrested in connection with the
sending of threatening letters to a num-
Der of wealthy persons in this city, was
held to-day in $1,000 bail on the charge of
attempting to backmail. The letters pur-
ported to come from Russian Nihilists and
demanded Sl,0o0. Fifteen persons received
them. but none of the recipients was a
noted man of wealth, reported One
letter contained threat or death in red
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
Grover Cleveland After Ducks.

NORFOLK. Va, Nov. H.-Former Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland passed through Nor
folk to-day for the marshes OF Currituck,
where he will be the guest of Joseph Zol-
linger, of this city on a weeks duck hunt
With Mr.. Cleveland are DR.. Paul Van
Dyke, of Princeton University, Ernest Git
tings. of Baltimore, and T. Wallace Black
stone, of Baltimore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
REVISION IS DESIRED.
Nearly One-HaIf of the Presbyteries
Favor Creed Changes.

PITTSBURG, Nov. 14-Information has
been received in Pittsburg that 10 OF the
pres sbyteries of the Presbyterian Church
have voted in favor of the revision of
the creed. Ii is solid vote, so far. one
way, and is almost one-half OF the total
number of Presbyteries. IL will reouire
but fifty more Presbyteries 10 put the
plan through Letters of appeal are COM
ing TO the members of the Pittsburg Pres
bytery not 10 mar the harmony.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15
j. A. HINSEY EXPELLED
ACTION TAKEN BY THE GRAND TRI-
BUNAL OF ILLINOIS PYTHIANS.
Appeal Taken by Hinsey to the Su-
preme Tribunal, Which Meets at
indianapolis in February.

CHICAGO. Nov. 14.-After a hearing that
lasted nearly all week the Grand Tribunal
of Illinois knights of Pythias has voted
unanimously to expel John A Hinsey who
was retired from the head of the board of
control of the Endowment Rank last year.
Mr.. Hinsey has appealed to the Supreme
Tribunal, which will meet at Indianapolis
in February.
At the recent meeting of the Supreme
Lodge in San Francisco he was suspended
from its membership pending the action of
the Illinois Grand Tribunal DIR. Albert L.
Douf1eur, who was medical director of the
Endowment Rank, during the Hinsey ad-
ministration, has been suspended for
year by the Illinois Grand Tribunal Sec
retary H. d. Stoltel. who was also to have
been tried, died last month In the six
teen months since the Hinsey administra-
tion was retired the Endowment Rank in
its announcement to-day has paid up $780,
600 of overdue death claims, and has near
ly 100000 cash on hand.
Hinsey is the claim agent of the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railroad, and has
been under accusations of peculatons i'm
the Knights of Pythias for over "A year
He was the head of the Endowment Rank
and the charges against him included fraud
ulent real-estate transactions and the pay
ment of large sums for fictitious attorneys
services. Hinsey protests innocence of
Tribunal is the last step he may take to
prevent his expulsion from the fraternity
The judiciary of the fraternity ends with
the Supreme Tribunal. Union Il. Hunt, sec
retary OF state, is a member of It, and
Robert A. Brown, reporter of the Supreme
Court is it's recorder
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IS MR.. KUHN A JOKER


the question as TO whether he would con-
test the election of o. p. Ensley treas
urer of Marion county would be settled
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2, COL. g.
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two-thirds home rule ma jority in the House
and nine home rulers in the Senate. The
new Legislature like the last, contains
large majority of natives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-15

The National Shawmut Bank to-day an
nounced that IL would advance 10 deposit
tors OF the Central National Bank so per
cent OF their present balances In that In
stitution.
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and the man will be altogether a man OF
his convictions and principles.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
CHEIF MINE INSPECTOR
]. w. Paul is making Morgan
town a visit.

He says that Development over the
State is Going to be Phenomenal
Miners will not Strike this yearN
and W. to be double tracked.
Chef Mine Inspector j. w. Paul OF
Charleston is in this city. He is here
looking after some private business
matters and will be in this section for
several days. He was seen at the
Wallace House by representative of
this paper and asked about the condi-
tion of affairs over the state In a min.
ing way.
He stated that great deal of devel-
opment was in progress and that
the mines in operation were never
producing as much coal as they are
at present. Nearly every section
of the state is experiencing the new
development but Tug River is getting
the greater part of it.
Fifty new mines are being opened in
that section by the q. S. Steel Com
pany All of the mines in the Pocaho-
tas coal field have been combined and
they are nowunder control of this trust
will be necessary TO double track the
N and w. railsoad on account Of the
tremendous traffid being done on that
road
1t is impossible to get off the train
through the doors and passengers go
out through the windows in prefer
enee TO trying to fight out through
the crowded aisles and platforms.
Two thousand passengers we're handled
by one conductor the other day before
he had completed half his run.
The combine which has been plan
ned for the New River mines has fail
ed to be carried through. The options
expire on March Is but the promoters
decided couple of weeks ago that
they would not try any further to af-
feet the combination.
Mr.. Paul stated that he did not
look for any labor troubles as far as
the miners We're concerned this year
The miners in the neighboring states
have signed the scale and this will
prevent their striking. This in turn
will keep the miners here hard at
work. 1t was reported some weeks
ago that a tremendous strike was
brewing all over the country.
The present year is expected to
mark the greatest activity both in
mining and In railroad construction
that the state has ever seen. There
is nothing ia sight to indicate any
backward step as far as the industrial
prosperity of the state is concerned
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
Such Is Life.

Once upon time a certain man got
mad ut the editor and stopped his pa
per. The next week he sold his corn
cents below the market price. Then
his property was sold for taxes, be-
cause he didn't read the sherlffis sales.
lie was arrested and fined IS for go-
ing hunting on Sunday, simply because
be didn't know 1t was Sunday, and he
paid $500 for lot Of forged notes that
had been advertised two weeks and the
public cautioned not TO negotiate
them. He then paid a big Irishman,
with foot like forge hammer, to
kick him all the way To the newspa-
per Office, where he paid four years
subscription in advance, and made the
editor sign an agreement TO knock
him down and rob him il he ever or
dered his paper stopped again Such
is life without a newspaper
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
"THE SPAN OF LIFE. /"
Famous old Melodrama Packs the Ly-
ceum to the Doors.

"The Span of Life Sutton Vane's
thrilling English melodrama, was
well presented at the Lyceum Thea
ter before two large and well salts
fled audiences 1t Is just the sort
of play that enthnses the melodrama
loving audience from the start. The
action of the piece is spirited, and
opening in England, jumps to South
Africa, and then reaches s.4tisfac-
tory conclusion at home, sweet
home" again. The william is as bad
as they make 'em, syen in melodra-
ma, and there was no one to sympa-
thise with him as he was led away
with the bracelets on him, while
those who are to live happy forever
after form glad and inspiring tab
leau.
When the story opens the william
is after mint of money, which ne
cessitates The murder of his juvenile
and precocious stepbrother, and
calls for his marriage to- the little
chaps sister. But she has made her
OWh AnVlRCs Au0 bliG 6CuEluCt DlAnG
are foiled. Ten years later he is in
pursuit of gold and diamond mine
which the hero has located, but once
again his plans come to naught. Mr..
William Vaughn was strong as Rich
ard Blunt, his narrative of his dream
being worthy dramatic effort. Miss
Lenore Gordon filled the role of
Kate Heathcote in clever manner,
and very bright child (Gwendolyn
Eunice) deserves much commenda-
tion for the precocious histrionIc
ability displayed. The acrobatic
turn Of the three Donazettas won
much applause, and their human
bridge was clever and popular feat.
Some of the scenes are striking ex-
amples of stage handicraft. The
audiences were most enthusiastic at
both performances Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune of February II.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
SLUMP AT WESTON.
No Glass House and lot Prices Take a
Tumble.

WESTON, w. Va, March 1.-THE
lots in East Weston, where the glass
plant was to have been located are
now offered for sale by Bannister and
Brown, the Morgantown people, who
purchased the lands from w. b. Nc
Gary and r. II. Harrison. The lots
will now be sold to all who desire to
purchse, at $50 each. Attorney Thorn
as r. Horner represents Bannister and
Brown. The same lots were formerly
sold on conditions which were not
complied with at $3.50 each.
Another effort is to be made To land
a glass factory. Hon Andrew Edmis-
ton, John A. Barnes and A. G. Hale
own valuable lands just north of town,
which would make ideal places for
various factories. These are to be
offered at very low figures and siren
uous effort made to induce some enter
prises to enter this field, where SO
many natural advantages for cheap
production exist.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
EYED WOMAN As HE SANK.
Mystery Shrouds Identity of Man
Who Jumped from Bridge Into the
Ohio. at Wheeling.

WHEELING, w. Va, March IA
The deepest mystery shrouds the iden-
tity of a man who committed suicide
at noon today by jumping from the
steel bridge into the Ohio river Miss
Fayette Hart an estimable young
woman, was crossing the bridge when
the man glared at her like a maniac.
Thoroughly frightened, she started to
walk briskly, and, turning to see If he
was following, she saw him outside the
railing, still glaring at her. He leap
ed to the river and when he arose
above the surface she declares that his
eyes were still fixed upon her, then he
sank again. His hat foated down the
river. Nobody else saw the suicide,
but several persons saw the hat float
ing on the water. The man Is dis
cribed as about so years old with iron
gray hair and fairly well dressed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
Want to Get the Mill.

GRAFTON, W. Va March 1.-THE
Grafton Development Co. is making
an effort to have the Webster wool
en- mills removed to their grounds
at Woodford, near the location of
the Beaumont glass factory. The
mill will be sold at the April term of
circuit Court by commissioner j. G..
St. Clair. This plant employs from
so to rs people, and should the com
pany succeed in getting the control
of it at the sale the removal will be
gin at once and the plant enlarged
and replaced with new machinery.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
WHAT HE Is DOING.
Jerome is Taking Personally Conduct
ed Tours TO Europe.

Since Jerome FL. Raymond, late
President Of our State University,
shook the dust of West Virginia from
his high roller pedals and started out
to travel for his health, he seems I'M
able to stop says the Kingwood Argus
and has gone into the ''swift sailing"
and "high flying" business perma-
nently, as will be seen from the fol-
lowing advertisement clipped from a
late number of the Outlook:
Normandy
Belgium, Holland, South, England.
Small party sails May 1st under lead.
ership of Prof. Jerome H. Raymond.
President of w. Va. university.
Connects with his summer tour to
European Capitals and with our other
parties.
Bureau of University Travel, Ith-
AGA, N. Y.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
First Snake Story Of the Season.

Evan Brannon who is working a
stone quarry up on poor house point
uncovered den Of copperhead snakes
yesterday He killed SO Of the ugly
reptiles and kept few over to exhib.
it in the windows about the city.
The batch Of snakes averaged about
two feet in length. Evan says that If
any person has doubts about the num-
Der and size of the snakes, he will
bring the whole shootin' match into
town so that doubling Ihomases can
count and measure TO their own salts
faction Moundsville Echo.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-03-14
Rural Contract Rejected.

The House passed the bill to
classify the rural free delivery ser
vice and place carriers under the
contract system, but in such amend
ed form as TO completely change its
original purposes. All the provis
ions relating to the placing of car
riers under the contract system
were stricken out and the salary
system not only was continued but
the maximum salary of carriers was
increased from $500 to 5000 per an
mum.