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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
House and Derrick Destroyed.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WARREN, Ind, Aug 20.-During a rain
storm here this morning lightning struck
a derrick Of the Panama Oil Company on
the Pully lease near this city, tearing off
one side. Ralph Bartlett and Lee Snyder.
who were at work in the derrick, were Sc
verely shocked, but. it is thought escaped
serious injury. A large barn on the farm
Of Sylvester Woods, a mile northwest of
Warren, was struck by lightning and
burned. 1t contained considerable guam
tity of grain, hay, harness and farm i'm
Elements The loss is estimated at $1,000;
no insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Plans for n Penthouse.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Aug. 20.-The City Coun-
Gil recently ordered the erection of a pest
house, but the building has not been
erected, because a site for it cannot be
found. Owners of farms adjacent to the
city refuse to sell land for this purpose,
because they fear the location of the pest
house would lessen the value of their prop
erty. 1t is now proposed to build the pest
house on the county poor farm, and have
the city use 1t jointly with the county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
TORNADO AT PANA.
Many Buildings Are Destroyed and
Several Persons Injured.

PANA. H., Aug. pa cloudburst and
tornado struck this city to-day. Thousands
of dollars worth of damage was done and
several persons were injured. The Catholic
Church steeple was blown down and with
ii the fOur-tOn bell. Hotels and business
blocks unroofed, windows We're brok-
en- and shade trees were almost totally
wrecked. The $4,000 Y. NJ. c. a building
was almost demolished.
The Baltimore * Ohio depot, at Miller
Vile, was blown away. Reports of ad-
ditional damage are being received. 1t was
the worst storm since 1857. The loss will
reach S15nn00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Suicide i'm Richmond Jail.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug 20-Glen Ben
ham, aged eighteen, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Benham, committed suicide
this evening while confined in the county
Jail. He tore the sheet in his cell into strips
and made rope with which he hanged
himself Benham escaped from Jail a few
days ago and returned here yesterday
from Fostoria, o.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21

Cures Consumption and All Diseases of the
Pulmonary Tract-Any One Can Prove
the Doctors Claims, Free

In diseases OF the throat and lungs. such
Consumption. Bronchitis. Asthma. Catarrh. Hay
Fever and La Grippe. Il Is very necessary that
YOU TO the most celebrated medical expert
for advice and examination. Or Lipes has
made special study o. these diseases and
discovered positive antidote for the consump-
ton germ. The compound that ne introduces
into the boold end Tissues Is surely destruc-
tive Of these deadly microbes FIRE Is destruc-
tive OF straw. But the destruction OF the mi
crobes is only part % his treatment. After he
has rid the body Of the tuberce hacilli he builds
up the entire constitution-an the nerves. mus
cles and organs that have become affected BY
this wasting disease-and when ne declares you
cured you viii be IN better physical health than
before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Much Damage at Muncie.
: indianapolis journal.

SPeclaI 20 the Indianapolfs Journal
MUNCIE. Ind. Aug. D.-One Of the
severest electrical and transforms OF the
summer passed over Muncie and Delaware
county at o'clock this morning. lightning
struck the house occupied by Alonzo Ather-
ton and family in Riverside, partly destroy
ing it. Rain fell In torrents and the cleo
trical play vivid. Streets were deluged,
cellars filled, sewers in process of con-
struction caved in and a number of excava-
lions for business blocks partly filled with
water, causing a general suspension OF the
work sewer In Elm street caved in for
500 was entailed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Storm Damage Around Portland.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, Aug. @.-During this
mornings heavy wind, rain and electrical
storm Elmer Warner, a farmer living a
short distance from Collett, had three
horses struck by bolt, one of them being
killed and others injured. Theodore Mel
bergs photograph gallery in this city was
flooded and badly damaged, the roof not
being completed, and the windows in the
front of Fred Haley's grocery store were
blown out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
New High school at COnnersvflIe.

Special to tho Indianapolis Journal.
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 20-Two
weeks ago the School Board purchased a
lot for $4,000. and at the regular meeting
of the Common Council last evening that
body appropriated $4,000. or rather au-
thorized the issue of bonds for this amount
to be used for the erection of a high
school building.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Democratic Conventions.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, Aug. 2O.-On Saturday,
Aug. 80 the Democrats of Grant county
will meet at the courthouse in mass con-
vention TO nominate a county ticket. On
the same day the delegates from Grant
and Howard counties will meet here to
nominate a candidate for the joint Su-
neriOr iudgeship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
WHAT "UNsETTLEs BUSINESS"
What the Cry of Tariff Reform Really
Means.
New York Commercial.

To the business public everywhere
throughout the United States we commend
a careful reading and consideration of the
four declarations that follow-the first two
from the Nashville American the third and
fourth from the New York Sun:
First-There will be no tariff reform
without tariff agitation.
Second-A victory for tariff reform can
not be IN day.
Third-There will be no tariff agitation
without widespread business disturbances
Fourth-The unsettlement of business will
last until tariff reform is achieved
whether that be soon or late.
The American suggests tariff reform
as a Democratic battle cry" Tariff re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
CoIored Bapti-ts Elect Officers.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. 2O.-The minis
teriaI convention of the Colored Baptist AS
ISOLATION of Indiana elected the following
officers this evening: President, the Rev
w. II. Ferguson. Evansville; vice president,
Charles Johnson. Indianapolis; secretary
r. o. Price Connersville; assistant secre-
tary, W. G. Young, Princeton; correspond
ing secretary, j. r. Miller. Edinburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
GENERAL COUNCIL CLOSES.
Successful Session of Sisters of the
Holy Cross at st. Mary's.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Aug. 20.-The an
nual general council of the sisters of the
Congregation of the Holy Cross has been
in session for several days at st. Mary's
Academy. The council has charge of about
forty-five houses and st. Mary's is the
mother house Nearly 900 assignments of
sisters were made to these various houses.
No changes were made at st. Mary's
Academy and no changes were made in the
heads of the various houses.
The summer school, which has been in
progress, closed with these assignments
The school was very successful, the time
being devoted to normal training and gen
eral class work. St. Mary's Academy will
open for its fall term on Sept. S. The
academy is already receiving many in
quiries, and its daily mail is something
enormous. The prospects are unusually
flattering and 1t is believed the attendance
will be far ahead of any previous year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Body sent on Wrong Train.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
MADISON, Ind, Aug. 0.-GeOrgia May
three-year-old daughter of Mr.. James Har-
gan, of this city. drowned yesterday in
Lake Michigan. where the family was
spending the summer. The family started
home with the body and arrived tonight
but the body was not put on the right train
and was left elsewhere The mother is dis
tracted. special train has been sent for
the body.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Had His Scalp Torn on.

Special 70 the Indianap polls Journal.
MUNCIE. Ind, Aug. N.-Harry Brown.
the eight-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs l.. c.
Brown. of this city, was run over by an ice
wagon. last night and his scalp was almost
entirely stripped from his head. For a
time ne was thought 10 be fatally injured.
but 10 is now believed he will recover al
though he probably will be disfigured for
life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21

Special to the Indiana polls Journal
CONNERSVILLE. Ind. Aug 20-During
an electrical storm this morning lightning
struck two barns. the property of William
J. Hankins and George Holton, and de-
stroyed both, with ell their contents, in
Guiding hay, a large quantity of wheat
vehicles, etc, entailing a total loss Of IS, O00
partially covered by insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Collision i'm Decatur Yards.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
DECATUR, Ind. Aug. "a collision oc-
CURED on the Erie Railroad here tonight.
One engine was demolished and two cars
were splintered. local freight train w2s
switching in the yards and had backed on
the main track just as an extra freight
entered the yards at full speed. Before
the train could be stopped it had crashed
into the local. The engineer and fireman
saved their lives by jumping.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Run Down by an Electric Car.

Special to he Indianap polls Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. 20.-John White.
a laborer OF this city. was run down this
morning BY an incoming Elwood interurban
car. and il is thought that his injuries will
be fatal. He was walking along the double
tracks In North Anderson. and hearing the
warning whistle. stepped the opposite
track In front OF the car
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Young Peoples Christian Union.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. 20.-The first session
of the convention of the Young Peoples
Christian Union of the Northern Indiana
Presbytery was held at the First United
Presbyterian Church in this city tonight
Delegates from Hebron, Idaville, Murray,
Bethsada, Button and Salem congrega-
tions present. At tO-night's meeting
Henry ID. Weed, president of the local So
ciety made the address of welcome. The
convention will adjourn tomorrow night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Woman and Girl Killed.

EMPORIA. Kan. Aug. 2O.-During
severe thunderstorm to-day lightning
struck the farm house Of Henry Meyer.
nine miles west of here. killing Mrs Meyer
and her granddaughter. Four other mem
bers Of the family were in the house at
the time and were stunned. Little damage
was done 10 the house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Carpenter Seriously Assaulted.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug 20.-William P.
Newland was the victim of a mysterious
assault last night, the details OF which the
police have not yet unraveled. Newland is
fifty years old and a carpenter He claims
he was decoyed into a house on South Sixth
street and his life threatened because he
refused to produce 500. Newland was ter
ribly beaten and is in a serious condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21

were postponed until next Monday. and t
is understood the liquor men will take the
cases to the higher court If necessary. AT
officers who filed the complaints we're
placed on the police force at the solicitation
of the CHURCH element of the town, who
claimed that the town was entirely too
u-fda opa,,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
The Revival of Tennis.
Boston Globe.

Golf may have eclipsed tennis tempo
rarily. but the latter has not been driven
out of the list of good outdoor games The
court with lime lines, rackets and lively
balls was largely a memory. but no sport is
dead which can attract such an assembIage
of spectators as that at Bay Ridge. There
were matches somewhat similar TO those of
to-day away back in the seventeenth cen
fury. Henry VII Of England lost the little
flying spheres. temper and money in many
a warm contest. Henry VIII was an ardent
player. Tennis has lived so long that IL win
live on forever.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Another Effort to settle strike.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
BEDFORD. Ind. Aug. 2O.-State Labor
Commissioner Mccormack has returned
here TO confer with the striking quarrymen
at the Hoosier quarries and the operators.
1t is hoped a speedy adjustment of the
trouble will be made as il has been threat
ened by the operators TO close the plant
until spring If the trouble cannot be ad-
blow, both 10 the men who are out and the
merchants of this city and the quarry dis
frict
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Paramount PubIicans Arrested.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
PARAMOUNT. Ind. Aug 20-As result
of alleged violations of the Nicholson law
here during fair week several affidavits
were filed against local saloon keepers this
morning in Justice Stevens's court. The
arrests followed Immediately. but the trials
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
) the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO Ind, Aug 2O-Thirty-five
years ago Judge Samuel Davis. of this city.
loaned $50 TO Zenas Pearce. Of Troy, O..
taking his note. Pearce remained in poor
circumstances and Davis. who became
wealthy. forgot the debt. To-day the latter
received a letter from Pearce, inclosing a
check for 800, principal and interest on the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21

| Special 10 the Indiana polls Journal
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Aug. 2O.-Thurman's
| jewelry store in the West End was entered
some time last night and several valuable
diamonds were stolen. One woman lost
| jewels, which she had in the store, valued
| at $500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21

Special to the Indianapolis Journal,
KOKOMO, Ind, Aug. 20.-The United
States Express Company was fined SO by
Justice Moreland to-day for refusing to de-
liver goods inside the corporation. The
three companies here arbitrarily estab-
lished delivery lines contrary to law, and
refused to deliver goods in the suburbs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Hay Fever and Asthma Can BE Cured
Free Trial Treatment for All
DIR. II. @. LIPES,

6oe Stevenson Building, Indianapolis.
Office Hours a. m. 10 u m, / p. m 10
D. m. Sundays. a. m. 10 II m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21


You know that consumption n contagious. 30
# is wrong for you TO so around suffering when
you can lust as well be csrss I Every tine 70.
near and dear TO you. You cen tell ~ you have
consumption by cOeshins. splitting: bieeedins
hectic fever, smaoation and eebnity. disrThoeA.
arrangement OF the liver, eto Call on the doc
nSthins. and "t the Visit %il} IN no way bind you
TO continue treatment
Catarrh and Bronchitis Can Be Cured.
same manner great oaks from little
scorns grow" so do catarrh and bronchitis come
from a little cold" and these difficulties de-
velop into consumption. While very common
think. so we say have your oatarrh or bronchial
themselves.
Hay Fever and Asthma Can BE Cured.
II is no longer necessary 20 go 10 the noun
be cured in your own home and without expense
OF travelling II YOU have Asthma and are una
bic to sleep because your breath comes in spas
modic gasps. do not take the advertised reme-
dies, all OF which contain opium, laudanum. CO.
the time makes you their slaves. Both
these diseases can be cured by recently-discoy-
ready to prove this statement by offering free
treatment 10 all who call.
Free Trial Treatment for All.
The doctor prepares a separate treatment for
eHch ha e has Gre for IN neas
according to his claims. you have only 10 call
specially compounded for YOU. This costs YOU
Eothns, come and get IL. II you live out
description OF your case and the free trial viii
be sent you by mail IL will cost you nothing
tinue the treatment. Special attention given 70
all chronic diseases
DIR. II. @. LIPES.
6oe Stevenson Building, Indianapolis.
Office HOURS a. m. 20 u m. l D. m 10
p. Sundays. a m. TO IL m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
POOR PEACE OUTLOOK
EFFORT TO SETTLE LAFAYETTE
TRACTION STRIKE Is ABORTIVE.

Men Made "A Conditional Offer. which
Was Refused. and the Company's
Counter-Oner Was Rejected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21
Forgotten Debt Liquidated.

and for the first time in thirty years will
feel like a free man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-21

Whatever you do. don't forget Mrs. Austin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-16
Celebrated Her sth BIRTHDAY.

On Monday evening the lawn Mt the
home OF MIR. and Mrs Thos Jackson was
beautifully decorated with Japanese Ian
terms, the occasion being the birthday of
their youngest daughter. Gladys Oneida
Jackson. Swinging. hide and seek and
other games We're INDUCED in until 9
O'Clock, when refreshments were served
IN abundance. Among those present
were: Misses Myrtle and Helen Frank lin.
Eva and Ellie llumphries. Ruth. Pauline
and Rachel McGbee. Miriam Carper.
Masters Chas Gore. Harold and Eleanor
Patterson, Elsie. Lille. Edith and Joe
Stoll. of Brooklyn, Nd, Laura Bartholo-
maers. OF Warrenton. Mo. Martha Mills
and Others. About ten o'clock the little
ones dispersed to their several homes
wishing their young hostess n long and
happy lille. The presents were numerous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-16
BELIEVES IN THE MAIDSTONE.
Mr.. Armstrong Thinks II Saved Him From
iiydropbOhls

Recently adog bit calf belonging to
Mr.. lewis Armstrong. of Stafford coun-
~. The cali showed symptoms ofhydro-
phobia, and during its sickness, which
resulted in its death. Mr. Armstrong.
while attending to il. was inoculated
with the virus. lie became alarmed. be
heving that the dog had hydrophobia.
aud had communicated the disease TO
the calf and the calf in turn had probably
communicated it to him. lie went in
haste to the nearest maidstone. which
was applied to the sore and adhered to
1t for nine hours for which Mr. Arm
strong paid 50. He returned home
cured
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-16
A Mad Horse.

Mr. James Armstrong. of Stafford
drove his roam horse to this city Tnesdav
and put him in the wagon yard of MIR. II.
{. Perry. About ten days ago the horse
was bitten by n dog supposed to he mad
but nothing was thought Of it. On We'd.
nesday morning the horse exhibited
much nervousness. throwing his head
from side to side. Later he began 10
snap at everything around him, when
DIR. NJ. l.. Webb, veterinarian. was call
cd to examine the animal. He bit tn.
doctor in four places. which have since
been cauterized. Late Wednesday even
ing the horse died in great agony and his
head has been cut of and sent to Rich
mond for examination. The body was
buried.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-16

Rev. DR. r. ). Dunaway will prearh
IN the Baptist church al this city next
Sunday morning az N O'Clock. AZ NIGHT
ne VIII preach at the Wilderness church
IA Spotsy lv1nia county. aud " illeontinu,
70 do 80 during the week aiding the p,s
tor. Rev. }. N. Beadics, in a protracted
meeting
The Girls Friendly Society Of Belle Air
church. viii give "A lawn party at "a.
church, Wednesday night Aug. 10Th
fsbiic invited toa,teud. help "a good cause
anu spend an ENJOYABLE evening. n not
iair the 10Th. the next fair night.
number of Fredericksbnrpers went
over To the Potomac in Stafford yester-
DAY To attend the annual fish fry at a
point near the home of Mr.. Alexander
irRtt given by the families of that neigh
horhOod.
Mr.. Joseph Noel and Miss Jeanette
shelton. daughter Oi Mr. e.. ". shelton
both OF Caroline county. were married at
the Methodist parsonage in bowling
''reen' Wednesday. by Rev. r. q. Payne.
Mr.. Willie Hancock was brought to
the home OF his father, Mr.. John +. Han
cock, here, Thursday night. suffering from
nervous prostration. lie il very ill.,
Rev. Geo. r. Tyler will preach at the
, mon meeting Sunday night. which will
tie held ut the Baptist church.
Messrs Robert and Turner Chinn. who
nave been visiting their father. Mr.. r. n
,hinn. IN Stafford. have returned TO
Coatesville. Pa
Rev. r. L. Baker. of Montgomery coun-
y, Md will preach at ST. John sehurch.
Ning George, {. H., Sunday morning at
IL O'Clock.
Miss Mary G. McClelaud. Of Roanoke.
who has been visiting Mrs Laura Hicks
iiigdon. has returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. A.G Bllingsley are Vi it.
ing Or. Il. G. io loway and family. in
Caroline county.
Mr.. y. Garland Weaver. of I'rbanua. is in
the city and willrema;n for several weeks.
Mr.. Willie Warren, of New York. is in
the city visiting his relatives here
Mr. b. " Skinker is sojourning at
M0ssanctta Springs, Va.
All summer goods at sacrifice prices at
{. ". Jones Cash Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-16
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG and
POTOMAC RAILROAD.

cor A Nj daily stops ON signal at
O.coluan sundays pstN-
Saa A. ~ daily. No local stous.
lO.OsA NJ Sun1ayroulY. stops ON signal
at Hrooks. Aqua. Vile " ntrr. RunutlcV, Ma
rumzco and occouuou.
lO.I1 \. NJ. daily. except sunday. Stops
on signal at brooko. Apuia. Wife Wrter.
Ouantico. thrrry Hhi, occpquan. Iprtpu aud
Acco.luk.
I.46 y. N. daily except Sunday. No local
stops
and Whitewater.
T5i y. M. daily. 40 local stops.
1901 A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal At
HrnOkc. Vile " alter and Ounutico. Stops
on siguAl at occouuuu ON sundays only.
LEAVE spyruNA ARD
= 81 \ ". daily excerpt sunday NichmOna
Accomno1a alton. Makes an stops.
ESQ 4. NJ. daily. Ntirntic Coast Line
train. Stops At Milford. boswell aud Ash
land daily. aud con Signal an other local
stop- ON sunday only.
nl6 \. n. daily except Sunday. Makes
local -top- un SIGNAL
le.pT y ma daily - \ 2. train Stops on
i2.-G o. m. daily. southern Railway train.
go T.. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train stops az ro.,ssll and Ashland.
ESQ l.. VI. daily. Makes local stops on
SAB T.. ". daily. Seoboare Air Line train
stops at boswell and Ashland On signal
Accommo datipu train leaves Richmond &
IN. daily except sunday arrives rrcdericks-
burg Go L. NJ.
". 4. TAYLOR. rrnine Manager.
W u. III a.. General Manager.
r. r. n. MA EE~. President.