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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
CHINESE FEAR CHICKEN BLOOD.
For That Reason 1t VIII BE Admin
istered in Case of Chin Hee.

Chin Hee, the Chinaman arrested on the
charge of numbering Doc Lung. was ar
raigned in Police Court yesterday morning
and his case was continued until next
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. When the
case called the court room was
crowded with Celestals They seemed TO
regard the procedure of law with a sense of
levity. Chin Hee also looked lightly on the
serious matter and walked to the prisoners
dock smiling. When all had been seated
Moy Kee, as interpreter. administered the
Christian form of oath. Each Oriental
raised his right hand, but paid little atten-
ton to what was said. They were all sum-
moned to appear in court next Thursday.
1t was said by several of the more en-
lightened Cinnamon yesterday that the Chi
nese regard the Christian oath as of little
value. Willie Moy. tea peddler. said the
chicken oath was one that terrified the
Chinese. He explained this by saying that
young chicken would have to be brought
into court and its blood spilled on the floor.
This kind of oath the Chinese regard as
binding. Judge Stubs said yesterday that
ii such is the il will be done.
Captain of Detectives Gerber thinks that
if the Chinese are so terrified at the chicken
oath as they are said to be the truth of the
murder may possibly be brought out at the
trial next Thursday. He said he had OBJ
tanned still more evidence against Chin Hee
but refused to say what ii was He said
that each day something new turns up that
looks bad for Chin Hee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
Will INCREASE ITS STOCK
CAPITALIZATION OF AMERICAN Ma
TIONAL TO BE RAISED TO 100000.
The Question VIII BE Submitted to
the Stockholders at a Meeting
to Be Held on June "a.

The capital stock OF the American Ma
tional Bank is to be increased from $3.50, 900
TO $4,000. The resolution of the board of
directors to that effect will be acted upon
by the stockholders of the bank at a meet
ing called for June "A next 1t is known
that the stockholders are generally in favor
of the increase of stock and the meeting
will be. probably. little more than the Gus
tcmary formality.
The new stock will be issued at $50.
which will bring in s195.OO0. OF this amount
$4,000 will be turned into the banks sur
plus fund. This will add 50 per share to
the book value of the total capital of $780,
coo. In making the new issue of stock the
interests of the present stockholders will
be considered fairly and impartially They
will be given an opportunity TO subscribe
for the new stock to the amount of three
sevenths of the old stock held by them in
dividually. The remaining four-sevenths
will be offered 10 the public.
The American National Bank began bust
ness Feb. 4. 1901. with a capital of $3.50. 900.
subsequently increasing il 10 $4,000 A
list of it's shareholders recently published
shows that its organization includes many
of the most substantial, solid and active
business men OF luQldndpOilS, amply able
TO furnish whatever capital the bank s
business may require.
The officers of the bank call attention TO
its strength as shown in a report 10 the
directors and shareholders by the American
Audit Company of New York, which stated
that at the end of the banks first business
year its assets were made up largely of
cash. deposits in other banks and high
grade bonds. 10 the amount OF 500 per cent
of its deposits. The directorate OF the bank
adheres TO a conservative and progressive
management which, they believe. accounts
for the large increase in the volume Of
business such a short time after commenc-
ing business-its last statement showing
deposits in excess OF g. 10000. The direc-
torate considers that the estimation in
which the bank is held locally is such that
the issue at $50 will be quickly disposed
Of The stock placed with other than the
present shareholders will be limited TO the
shares not taken under shareholders
rights
The American National Bank unlike
many similar institutions, makes IL part
OF its policy not 20 be identified with any
trust company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
8. III. s. News Items.

Coburn Allen. president of the senior
class of 1902, gave a reception at the home
of Mr.. Henry Coburn on Wednesday after
noon for the members of the senior class.
The large dance hall was used for receiv
ing the guests, and an orchestra played
for dancing. Mr. Allen was assisted in re-
ceiving by his mother, Mrs. Coburn, and
Miss Myla Coburn.
The junior class of the Shortridge High
School will give a reception this afternoon
at the Brenneke Academy for the outgoing
seniors The hours are from 2 TO 5. Over
800 invitations have been issued. and il is
expected that this affair Will surpass any
will be the feature, but other amusements
have been provided for those who do not
dance. The reception is to be a strictly
High School affair, no one being invited
outside of the two classes.
The principal topic being discussed in the
Shortridge halls just now is the big baseball
game at Washington Park tomorrow be-
tween the Manual Training High School
and the S. H. S. teams. Captain Maynard
Allen has been working his men hard this
week and is confident of defeating the
South Side club. Allen secured Washington
Park for two practice games and worked
his men out yesterday. and will practice
them again to-day. This will give the boys
a chance to get the distance in throwing
to bases and get them used to the field.
The men who will compose the track
team which will represent the blue and
white in the dual track meet at Marion this
afternoon will leave at 11:15 this morning
Little is known about the Marion schools
squad. but il is believed that the Indianapo-
lis bows may be able to bring home some
trophies of victory in few of the events
if not in all. Following are the men who
will take part in the meet and will leave
this morning: Frank Doudican, Max Wiley,
Wayland Masters, Clarence Mckinney,
Tevis Saltmarsh, Blanchard Mckee, Joe
Kelsey Richards, Walter Gipe, Dick Bar
bee, Howard Shank. Bennett Gates, Garvin
Brown. Heslep Clark and Howard Strad-
ling. These compose the team, no substi-
tutes are to be taken.
Next week the Shortridge tennis tourna-
ment will begin. This year the game is
more popular than ever in the school, and
there are lot Of candidates for both the
singles and doubles. 1t is quite probable
that a good list of prizes will be donated.
and a medal will likely be given the cham
pion. The first preliminary will be played
according to the following schedule:
May 70, p. m.-Allen and Eitel VS.. Posey
and Smith. p. m.-Bosler and knode VS..
Leckner and Weer.
May q, l p. m.-Ingram and Pratt VS..
Edwards VS. Farley and Brown
May S l p. m.-Appel and Donnan VS..
Mayer and Dunning. p. m.-Herszh and
Prigg Pray and Jones.
May % p. m.-Gates and Riddle VS.. Gar
Der and Conner. D. NC. Darlow and
Spruance VS. Randall and Hyatt.
June 2, 1 p. m.-Scott and Barbee VS..
Batchelder and Hadley. p. m.-Gipe and
Holdson VS. c. Allen and Vonnegut.
June 8, l p. m.-Grif1th and Hackman VS..
La Toilette and Bangs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
SHIRTWAIST BOYS WIN
VICTORY WON BY STUDENTS OVER
SHoRTRIDGE FACULTY.
Girls May Also Bare Their Pretty
Arms to the ElbOw-News of
the High Schools.

AS observing persons have no doubt
noticed. the shirtwaist man gives promise
of being more popular this summer than
last and already the believer in comfort
more than style is appearing in his negligee
shirt with belt and bow tie as if defying
the coming heat. The young women. too
are fast arriving at the conclusion that
ease is the best style. and it is a common
occurrence to see a number of schoolgirls
on the street in shirtwaists and sleeves
rolled up to the elbow.
At the Shortridge High School the idea
of cool dress became dominant early, and
when the hot days came shirtwaists were
as prominent as dress suits at a social
function. The High School girls also con-
ceived the idea of being comfortable, and
many walked through the halls with their
sleeves rolled up. short time ago an
order was received by one of the wearers
of the shirtwaist not to again come to
school without a coat. However. yester-
day the boy again appeared in the halls
without a coat, and there were many more
in the same condition. He had worn a coat
to school and left it in the cloakroom.
Just before the recitations began the
shirtwaist boys were summoned to the
office, where. il is said a heated discus
sion took place upon the question of negli-
gent dress. In loud tones the boys could
be heard championing the cause of the
shirtwaist One boy said that If a girl
were allowed to come to school with her
sleeves rolled up a boy should be permitted
10 go without a coat. He also declared
that it is fast becoming the custom and
that they ought to be allowed to be as
comfortable as possible. After a little
more discussion the boys came smiling
from the office. 1t is said that compro-
mise was effected. Shirtwaists might be
worn, but the sleeves were not TO be rolled
up. Nothing was said about the girls roll
ing up their sleeves, and they continued do
ing so.
Most OF the members OF the faculty are
in favor of the boys going without coats.
One teacher said she did not object to the
boys taking off their coats if the shirt was
clean, while another prominent member of
the faculty said he mad been considering
inviting the boys TO remove their coats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
SUMNER DULLNESS NEAR
NOTICEABLE NOW IN DRY GOODS AND
CONFECTIONERY ESPECIALLY.
Grocers Take Advantage of Day-to-
Day Decline i'm Prices of Green
Stuff-LocaI Grain Market.

summer dullness is beginning 10 show
in some lines of trade. II is particularly
noticeable in dry goods. boots and shoes,
millinery and confectionery. However, the
business in these lines has been much In
excess of that in the same month OF last
year. The druggists are still busy. Not for
several years has there been so brisk de-
mand for paint, oil and turpentine
Staple groceries continue to move in sat
isfactory volume. Old stocks of canned
goods and dried fruits have been cleared
out. On Commission row yesterday there
was considerable activity. Retail merchants
have been buying only TO meet daily neces-
sites so that they might get the benefit Of
the day to day decline in prices. Irish pota-
toes are the down grade and hope of
running the price up TO $50 a bushel has
been dashed. Green stuff is in abundant
supply and lower. Strawberries are COM
ing in freely and are easier in price.
Poultry. eggs and butter are all steady
and the prices of poultry and butter are
firm. There is a lower tendency in eggs,
but it has not materialized.
The iron and hardware dealers are en-
joying the best year in the history of the
trade in this city. Prices are not high. but
they are firm and the margins are fair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
Another Road to Underwater.

In February II. Leone Miller, of Fair
mount, Ind. negotiated S, 200 900 par value
bonds of the Nebraska & Gulf Railway.
giving their ownership 60 per cent. of the
stock, and he assumed the general man
agement of the property. He at once be-
gan TO delay matters. much so that his
associates became tired, fearing the road
would not be built. and offered to sell their
40 per cent. of the stock to Mr.. Miller. 1t
is now said that a, deal has been closed
whereby III. Leone Miller becomes the sole
owner of the Nebraska & Gulf Railway by
paying his old associates $4,000 cash. The
object of this road is to build a short route
to tidewater, thus saving the long hauls by
which the produce of the Missouri valley
must now go TO reach the markets of the
world. That some strong syndicate is back
ing Mr. Miller can now be plainly seen.
Who ii is he refuses to divulge. 1t is known
very close to MIR. James j. Hill and also
Mr.. John ID. Rockefeller and other Standard
Oil magnates and the general opinion is
that these people want this line. 1t is also
believed that these same people, with Mr..
Joseph Ramsey, are slowly but surely lay
ing plans and backing Mr.. Miller on the
Toledo. Elkhart & Chicago Railway. This
would give the Erie and the Wabash line
to indianapolis and the coal fields. The
Nebraska * Gulf is ready to grade from
Concordia. Kan, via Belleville, Kan. Da-
venport, Sutton and Aurora to the Platte
river in Nebraska. a distance of 133 miles,
and the contract will be let in a few days
TO build it. Engineers are at work setting
side stakes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
PRESIDENT W. H. NEWMAN
CALLED TO LOUISVILLE TO ATTEND
FUNERAL OF AN OLD FRIEND.
Strong Syndicate Said to Be at the
General and Personal Notes.

". II. Newman. president Of the New
York Central and the Lake Shore, was
in the city yesterday. and spent two or
three hours with John B. Cockrum, gen.
era solicitor of the Lake Erie & Western,
and in the afternoon went TO Louisville TO
attend the funeral of Volney Hall. which
occurs to-day at that city. The deceased
was with Mr.. Newman when the latter
was on the Texas Pacific road as treasurer.
and was highly esteemed by Mr. Newman.
In conversation yesterday Mr.. Newman re-
marked that all the Vanderbilt lines were
doing good business, and matters moving
along very smoothly. The relations be-
tween officials of the several lines are per-
fectly agreeable. He spoke highly of the
development of the Big Four, which has
come to be one of the best interests in
the system of roads owned by the Van
derbits. and the Lake Erie & Western, he
said, was now coming to the front. 1t was
being improved rapidly. and all was paid
out Of the earnings of the road He thought
IL remarkable the manner the earnings
kept up of both the Big Four and the Lake
Erie & Western. and with the promising
outlook he looked for the next fiscal year
of the lines TO be an improvement over
the present high status of every years
earnings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
TRAVELS OF K. OF P. GOAT.
Miss Calanthe on Her Way from
Maine to California.

A strange visitor sought Mayor Book
walters office yesterday. The visitor was
Grated from Marietta. O., and was sent to
Mayor Bookwalter by l.. NJ. Ellenwood
grand chancellor of the X. of P. of Ohio
The visitor is Miss Calanthe, fine speci-
men of the goat species. and she has been
travelling for some months toward San
Francisco to participate in the X of T.
conclave there. She in good health
and had a formidable appetite. After re-
moving her from the crate she was chained
to a steam radiator, but she could not eat
it, This made her beat, and Allen. the col
order janitor of the mayors office, led her
out TO the courthouse yard where she had
her fill of grass. Thereupon she chung TO
him like a sister. and whenever she saw
him oleated piteously During the after
noon Chairman Megrew. of the Board of
Public Works, took her to his house and
provided for her care.
The goat was started from the Pythian
domain of Maine by knight at Kenne-
bunkport She has Travelled in many States
and she is accompanied by three large
white metal shields, whereupon the names
OF the cities have been engraved She also
had a gripsack tull of paraphernalia let
tiers of introduction and abundant rations
Mayor Bookwalter will send her in a day
or two 10 c. II. Gushing. at Chicago, grand
chancellor of Illinois, whose duty IL will be
TO ship her 10 Iowa and thus on 10 the
Pacific
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
Indianapolis Grain Market.

The local grain market was steady yes
terday. The inspections were 26 cars. Track
bids, as reported by the secretary of the
Board of Trade, ruled as follows:
Wheat steady; No. 2 red. S112c track; No.
red, size on milling freight; No. red,
711zQ19c track; wagon, SIC.
Corn stronger: No. ! white, 65S4c; No.
white, 6524c; No. white, 6534c; No. white.
6l24Q6324c; No. white mixed. 64l2c No. 3
white mixed, SIC; No. white mixed. 6Ola
G1621zc; No. 2 yellow. 64s4c; No. yellow,
64S4c; No. yellow. 6OS4Q62s4c; No. mixed,
size; No. mixed, 641ac; No. mixed, 60lsq
62izc: ear, 641zc.
Oats steady; No. white, 45d4519c: No. 8
white. 4412Q45c: No. mixed, 44444l2c; No.
mixed 431aQ44c.
Hay steady; No 1 timothy, s12. 75913.25;
No. 2 timothy, s11.15d11.75.
Inspections-Corn: No. white, 8 cars:
No. white. 8; No. white mixed, 8; No. 3
white mixed, l; No. white mixed. l. No. 8
mixed l; total, 20 cars. Oats: No. white.
car. Hay: No. / timothy, cars; No.
prairie, l; total, cars.
WAGON MARKET.
wagon market were light, and so was
the same prices ruled preceding days
of the week, as reported by the wagon
weighmaster being a follows:
Corn-65G67c per blu.
Oats-44G4Sc per bu.
Hay-Timothy, choice. Sl3G14: mixed,
s1O.5od14.5O; clover. s9d10. according to quail
ity-
Sheaf Oats-sl2d1S per ton.
Straw-S5d6, according TO quality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23

nearly like those which were accepted
some time ago and only in a few cases is
the wording changed. The former rules
appeared in the Journal at the time. The
principal change made was in the number
Of subjects which the athlete must pass
in TO participate in contest in which the
school is interested. The old rules de-
manded that the students be doing passing
work in two out of three subjects. but
the revised set ask that he get a passing
grade in all three. With the exception OF
one or two minor changes the rules now
in vogue are the same as the ones at first
Sgreed to.
Nothing more has been done by the Man
ual Training School faculty but the matter
will be brought UP in a few days and
probably before the end of this week As
announced in the Journal, little change will
be made in the present rules which cover
practically the same conditions as those OF
the ShOrtridge School
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
hos. r SBAFFORD,
JOHN r. MGAUGHEY.
JOHN GREGOR.
commissioners Of Marion Coun

Attest. HARRY +. SMITH. Auditor.
PROPOSALS FOR MANUFACTURING KHAKI
TERIAL To BE FURNISHED BY THE QUAR-
TERMASTERS DEPARTMENT-Chie Quarter
masters ONCE. Chicago. Ill. May Is 1902 Sealed
proposals. in triplicate. will be received at this
l9g2 for the manufacture and delivery at either
the Chicago Boston New York depot OF the
Cluarternaster's Department, OF Khaki wool liam
Lei shirts. conforming 10 pattern and SpecidCa-
ti0ns Government reserves right 10 reject mr.
accent any all proposals any part thereof
Preference given To articles OF domestic pro-
and price (ncluding IN the price of foreign pro-
auctions and manufactures the duty thereon, he
ing equal Particulars and blanks for proposai =
will be furnished on application. Envelopes con-
Manufacturing Khaki Wool Flannel shirts and
addressed 10 COL +. 3. ATWOOD. Chief Quar-
termaster.
PROPOSALS. FOR CLOTHING AND FOTrT-
PAGE SUPPLIES-Chief Quartermaster's Once
Chicago. III. May IL. 1907. Sealed proposals
IN triplicate will be received at this Office unti
u O'Clock noon Friday June s. 1902 for delfver,,
az either the Chicago, Boston philadelphia or
Department. OF jean drawers. wool drawers
campaign hats. chambray shirts. muslin shirts
linen collars. pOnchOs. wool stockings russat
shoes. black chrome shoes. cotton undershirts
bedsteaGs. bunk card holders corn brooms scruh-
hing brushes. barrack chairs. flags pillows
tTumpets. conforming 10 existing standards and
specifications. Government reserves the rtgL,
20 reject or ACCEPT any or all proposals or any
part thereof Preference given 10 articles ~
domestic production or manufacture. conditions
o. quality and price Including in the price OF
foreign productions and manufactures the dut,r
thereonl being equal Particulars and blanks
for proposals viii De furnished on apnIfcs TO-
Envelopes containing proposals 10 be endorsed
and addressed 70 Colonel r b. ATWOOD. Cbief
Ouartermaster.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23

Exercises This Afternoon at the
william Mckinley Building.

Elaborate 1ag-raising ceremonies will
take place this afternoon at the new Will
liam Mckinley School corner of Lexington
avenue and State street. The pupils of the
school declare proudly that they have the
tallest flag staff in the city and the finest
silk flag. The pole is 100 feet in height.
and the flag is of the largest size and finest
material.
The exercises will begin at o'clock. and
in addition 10 a programme of songs and
recitations prepared by the teachers At
torney General Taylor will make an ad-
dress TO the pupils on Patriotism and the
Meaning Of the Flag" Mayor Bookwalter
has been invited to make an address and
will probably attend. The members OF the
Board Of School Commissioners will be
ercises.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
Enthusiastic About Ball Game.

Little else is discussed in the corridors of
the Manual Training High School except
the coming baseball contest with their old
rivals from the North Side. The girls Of
the school are getting out Che banners
which the sturdy athletes from the NJ. T
H S. have so often carried to victory and
the petty Quarrels in the politics of the
school are forgotten in the desire to again
take the scalps of the Shortridge team to-
morrow.
Captain Bob Sweeney has been putting
his club through some hard work during
the past week and is sure of being vic
torious in the coming game. The Training
School team has met some strong clubs
this season and has made good showing
so that the red and white supporters have
no fear of the outcome of the game to-
morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
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TO
PEN AND INK ARTISTS.


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Poultry and Other Produce.

prices paid by shippers)
Turkeys 10 to II lbs 1oc per ID; hens. 9izc;
cocks. Sc young chickens. 9lzc: ducks, &C., geese.
81 so per doz.
Cheese-New York full creams. 13c; domestic
Swiss 17c brick. l4c; limberger, lSc
Butter-Choice roll. 13Gl4c per ID; poor, No. 2.
7dSc
Eggs-131zc per doz.
Beeswax-30c for yellow 25c for dark.
Feathers-Prme geese 3oc per lbs: prime duck.
2oc per III.
wool-Merchantable medium. 16c: bury and
understandable. Base less: coarse grades, 15c;
fine merino. 13d15c; tub washed, 25G2sc-
HIDES. TALLOW, ETC.
Green-salted Hides-No. l. Sc; No. 2. &c: No.
1 calf, 1oc; No. calf. size.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-23
Dog sick with Smallpox.

A strange case of a dog having smallpox
was unearthed yesterday in Southport. II
is said the dog has a well-developed case
of the malady. He If broken out in a man
ner similar 10 human beings. The dog be-
longs 10 Joshua Collins. The latter's wife
died recently from the disease and three
children are now il with IL. The dog. "
was said. has been confined In the Collins
home during the illness OF the family. At
times he would leave the house and roam
about the village. giving the disease Q
chance 10 spread.