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The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

"A settlement of the wage scale for next
blast on the following terms was agreed TO:
The manufacturers agree to pay the scale
OF wages that was paid at the end OF the
blast last May. which is II per cent. higher
than the workers of the new organization
settled for with the independent manufac-
turers at Philadelphia on Friday last All
plants are TO begin work together on Oct.
l5 1902. and run continuously Tor not less
than thirty-two weeks and longer. provided
the manufacturers operating under Local
Assembly No. 300, K. of l., decide 10 do
so. This rate OF wages will be paid pro-
vided the workers OF the organization agree
TO not start before Oct. 15 1907"
The statement then continues: "A COM
mfttee has been appointed by President
Burns to notify the president of the new
organization TO Immediately call a meeting
OF It's wage committee and executive board
to take action in this matter.
to take action in this matter. Should the
officers refuse to meet or to accept the
In wages. the officers and members of Local
Assembly No. 300, K. of l.. will make an
appeal to the members of the new organi-
zation TO refuse to start work before Oct.
15. 1902. so that all may secure the advance
in wages. This means that the independent
workers who are TO start Oct. Will delay
their start eleven days.
]. r. Johnson, president of the Federation
Company. said. tonight. that the scale. as
given would be signed by the manufacture
ers on the condition only that the Burns
faction succeeds in gaining the consent of
the Denny faction, or independent company
workers, to refuse TO resume work until
Oct. Is. officials Of the Denny faction say
the rank and file of their organization are
satisfied with the scale signed last week,
and that their factories will start as sched-
uled on Oct. 4.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
PURDUE UNIVERSITY.
SophOmOres Lay Down Rules for
eshmen-FOotbalI Practice.

Sophomores Lay Down Rules for
Freshmen-FOOtbaI Practice.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Sept. 19-The MEM
bers of the Purdue senior class have elected
the following officers: A. ]. Crane, presi-
dent; r. Gardner, vice president; o. P. Ter
ry, secretary: John Fink treasurer; Cecil
Dale. sergeant-at-arms; w. Russell. ath-
letic director; Miss Mindwell Champion, his
torian. The class voted a 50-cent assess
ment for the first term.
The varsity football team practiced with
more vim last night than at any time this
season. MacManus was in Davidson's place
at left tackle and played like a fiend. Ad-
ans on the scrubs. and Allen. the Iowa
freshmen, made some good gains with the
ball. Coach Best had the teams lined up
against each other for twenty-five minutes.
and the varsity scored one touchdown on
the scrubs. Several sets of backs were tried
on both sides.
The sophomore class has decided to lay
down rules for the government OF fresh
men, and the following are among the
edicts: Freshmen must not smoke pipes
that are not we'll seasoned; freshmen must
keep off the grass on the campus; they
must not sit on the steps of the library.
nor enter any parlor unless in the company
of upper class men; freshmen must not
caps on which are prep" school insignia;
the decision of upper classmen in regard to
under class matters must be final.
The student body is coming out stronger
than ever In support of the athletic asso-
citation. David Heron. one of the solicitors,
has secured $500. Each fraternity has given
$50
Fred Holm, of Indianapolis, treasurer of
the athletic association. has resigned. He
is the crack left end on the varsity team
and his senior work would not permit him
to hold both positions. A successor will be
chosen soon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

WASHINGTON, Sept 19.-Commander
William s. Cowles, assistant chief of the
Bureau of Navigation and aid TO Presi-
dent Roosevelt, was examined in this city
to-day for promotion to the grade OF cap
tain in anticipation of a vacancy in that
grade. Commander Cowles stands at the
head of his grade and will be entitled to
promotion on the first vacancy in the high
er grade.
Reports have been received at the sur
geon generals office that there have been
a number OF cases of typhoid at Fishers
island. but nothing indicating epidemic
or an extraordinary number OF cases. No
reports have been received which would
cause any alarm and IL is said that the
surgeon in charge will take the usual pre-
cautionary measures to prevent the spread
of the disease.
Naval Constructor Taylor will leave this
city tomorrow for Havana by way of
Tampa, Fla, to take charge of the injured
dry dock at that place. An expert ship
filter was sent by steamer to-day from
New York to Havana to assist i'm the work
of repair. No naval officer was present
when the dock sustained the injury. the
structure being in charge Of a civilian
dockmaster.
Acting Postmaster General Madden to-
day awarded the contract for furnishing
stamped envelopes and newspaper wrap
pers for the Postoffice Department for the
four years beginning Jan. /. 1903. TO the
Hartford Manufacturing Company of Hart
ford, Conn.,, il being the lowest bidder.
Upward of 100000 will be paid this COM
pany under the contract. Their bid IS ap-
proximately sS5.ooO less than the next low
est
Acting the opinion of the attorney
general. the Treasury Department has held
that under existing laws the tonnage taxes
collected in Porto Rico shall be covered
into the United States treasury 10 the
credit Of the Marine Hospital Service. This
disposes of the question whether these
taxes should not be turned into the Porto
Rican treasury.
Brigadier General Kobbe, commanding
the Department of Dakota. has been or
dered to Fort Riley for duty I'm connection
with the army maneuvers there.
Capt. William A Windsor has been re-
tired with the rank of rear admiral
The Navy Department was informed to-
day by the commander of the battleship
Massachusetts OF the disappearance from
the ship OF Lieut.. Alfred c. Owen. The Of
ficials of the Navy Department are not
prepared TO assign any reason for the dis
appearance IL has developed, however,
that there was some misundersta nding
about recent extension of leave granted
Lieutenant Owen. and a number of papers
connected with this point were forwarded
to the Massachusetts to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Recent Army Orders.

WASHINGTON. Sept 19.-Capt Ola W.
Bell recently promoted, is assigned to the
Seventh Cavalry. Troop c.
An army retiring board is appointed to
meet at Jefferson barracks. Detail: Col.
Louis III. Racker. Eighth Cavalry: Lieuten-
ant Colonel Charles Morton. Eighth Caval-
ry: Lieutenant Colonel Abiel l.. Smith, dep
uty commissary general: Major Harry o.
Periey, surgeon: Capt. Francis A. Winter.
assistant surgeon; First Lieutenant Osman
Iatrobe. tr, Eighth Cavalry, recorder.
Capt. Harry Freeland. Third Infantry. is
directed to report to the army retiring
board at Jefferson barracks for examina-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
FOREIGN NEWS NOTES.

The centenary OF the birth of Louis
Kossuth is being celebrated throughout
Hungary. Flags are flying and houses
are decorated.
Town shows that 3.447 rebels who surren-
dered under the peace proclamation have
been disfranchised for life.
There have been serious collisions be-
tween troops and strikers at Guarda, near
Oporto, Portugal. during which a number
of workmen were killed
The French government has decided 70.
install a wireless telegraph system in the
Islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe ow-
ing TO the frequent Interruptions OF the
cable service there. Two telegraph experts
sail from Bordeaux Sept. as with the ap-
paratus.
known Socialist and lawyer OF Bologna,
Italy, who is accused OF the murder OF
Count Bonmartini. recently found assas-
sinated in his house at Bologna. has been
arrested at the frontier town OF Ala,
Austrian Tyrol.
AT a conference with SiSnor Gailimberti.
Italian minister of posts and telegraphs,
William Marconi submitted plans for the
erection 90 for estsblisbI5r liIapn station
from Italy with the British and American
stations The scheme will be submitted
to Parliament. King Victor Emanuel has
bestowed the cross OF the Order OF the
Crown on Marconi.
L. H. Greig. a bookkeeper I'm the London
offices of the Carnegie Steel Company.
was arraigned in Police Court yesterday
on the charge of forging checks, amount
ing to $500 purporting 10 have been
signed by Col. Millard Hunsicker. chair
man OF the Nickel Corporation. The pris-
oner was remanded. The prosecution
stated in opening that the exact amount
of the forgeries was not known. but the
prisoner admitted IL was over $4,000.
A further examination of the books OF
the Vienna Iaeder Bank shows that the
embezzlements Of Edmund Jellinek. an offi-
cial OF the cashiers department. who dis
appeared Thursday. are about N.150.ooo.
The frauds were effected by the manipula-
ton of checks and by making false en-
tries in the books. somewhat similar 10
those In the Liverpool bank case II has
been discovered. however, that Jellinek
has S250000 10 his credit with various
Vienna firms, I'm addition 10 investments
OF upwards OF 100000 In Industrial enter
prises. Jellinek Is reported 10 have COM
mitted suicide.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Embryo Indiana Admirals.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. DETERMINATIONS
for admission to the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis are being held at
the Columbia University in this city. There
arc several hundred of the candidates. and
the greatest interest in the result is felt by
the Navy Department. as the successful
candidates will be admitted to the academy
on Oct. 1, and will fill. IL is hoped, the
large number of vacancies existing in the
fourth class. the Indianians in the list are
George NJ. Darlow, Walter G. Burbank,
William F. Speck, Bates Nelson, Eldred b.
Armstrong, Herman Engelbert, Welte and
Earl w. Pritchard
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
EIGHT MEN In SUITS.


Football Practice at I. U. Shows Up
Some Very Good Players.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON. Ind, Sept. 19.-Eight
men donned football suits yesterday after
noon and reported on Jordan Field. The
field very wet and it was almost i'm
possible to pass fair judgment on the
candidates. They showed good action and
the strong spirit which is essential in a
varsity team. Some good punting was
done and in all the practice showed that
none OF the men is an amateur on the grid
iron.
The resignation of Captain Smith has
been received with much regret. He was
strong man all through last season, and
on the strength of his splendid record was
CHOSEN captain of this years team. 1t Is
very fortunate, however, that available
material Is In stock for a new captain.
Fora Clevenger, who was considered for
time last year, now seems the most fa-
vored for this position. The brilliant rec
ord made by Clevenger last year, both on
the gridiron and on the diamond, Is enough
to declare him the proper man for the
place.
Tomorrow things will all get on foot
and football will begin in earnest as Coach
Horne has telegraphed that he will be on
the field.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Cannon Charge. Sustained.
ecial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY, Ind. Sept 19.-Capt
Thomas Cannon, who has been a mem
Der of the police force for twenty
six years. serving five years as su-
perintendent and the past four years
being in charge of the night de-
TAIL was found guilty of neglect OF duty and
insubordination and dismissed from the de-
partment by the Board of Police Commits
sioners last night The charge Of neglect
of duty was based on the testimony OF men,
home before o'clock, the hour the night
force went off duty. The charge of insub-
ordination was filed after he refused to rec
ognize an order of suspension issued by the
commissioners. An appeal will be taken.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, Sept. 19.-Owing to the
extra work of Acting President R. L. Kel-
ly, no philosophy is being offered during
the fall term. He is also unable to give the
work in the biblical department. The
board, not wishing to omit the work of this
department because of the many appli-
cants for such work, has secured the serv-
ices of Prof. Emma Townsend, who will
have charge of the department. Professor
Townsend is a graduate of Wilmington Col
lege and has done extensive work in bib
lical lines. A few years ago she had
charge of the same department at Earl
ham. Since her former work here she has
been engaged in the ministry and special
research. Work began in her department
to-day with large classes. During this
term she is offering work in the life of
Christ and church history In addition to
this work Professor Townsend will serve
as college pastor.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
GAS WELL BREAKS LOOSE.
Abandoned Hole Belches Forth Oil,
Mud and Water.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, Sept. 19.-Like a volcano
that has remained inactive for years and
then suddenly belches forth fire and lava
is gas well No. 4, which was drilled in this
city fifteen years ago. The we'll was con-
sidered good one at the time 1t was drilled
and was exhibited to thousands Of excur-
sionists who came miles to see the wonder.
The well furnished gas for seven years and
was then abandoned. Water ran into ii and
gas was drowned out.
The we'll has remained open for several
years, but showed no signs of activity until
Wednesday last when Burr Custer, who
conducts a machine shop within ten feet of
it. made an investigation and found that
some gas was coming up from the well.
Thursday he placed gauge on ii to deter
mine its pressure. The gauge showed
pressure of fifty-five pounds last night and
this morning showed a pressure of eighty
one pounds. The old gasser which has been
slumbering for eight years broke loose this
morning, and belched forth oil and water
until the well was cleaned out, when Ii
roared as Of old. 1t continues to squirt at
intervals like a geyser, and has covered
the buildings near by with black coating
of oil and mud.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
MOST LIKELY A MURDER
DEATH OF. MARY ELLIOTT NEAR HER
WARREN COUNTY HOME.
Evidence Being Developed That She
Did Not XIII Herself-Suicide of a
Farmer in Jay County.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DANVILLE, ILL.,, Sept BINARY Elliott,
of Warren county, Indiana, the girl who
ran away from home last fall, coming to
Danville disguised as a man, was found
dead in the woods near her home a few
days ago. There was a revolver lying near
her body, out of which the fatal shot, ap-
was fired. The coroners jury re-
turned verdict of suicide. William Sparks,
the prosecuting attorney of Warren county.
was in this city to-day looking the matter
up and stated that a number Of neighbors
took different view of the matter and be-
lieved the girl was murdered. When she ran
away from home last fall she remained but
a few days in Danville, some of her rela-
tives taking her back home. The story was
published in the metropolitan papers and
the girl began to receive letters from all
ceived letter from young man at Num-
Gle. Ind. and correspondence ensued. cul-
minating in an oner of marriage. saturday.
She went to Rainsville, a small town where
the Eiliotts received their mail. and asked
at the postoffice If there were any letters
for her. She was told that there was none
she reached home she had to cross
small stream. She was riding
horse and on the other side of the stream
there were tracks which showed that
she had diSmOunted, and that man had
ioined her. The tracks showed that, lead
ing her horse and accompanied by the
man, she started on short cut through
the woods. They crossed a marshy place
and the footprints of the man were plain
ly discernible with hers along the trail.
A short distance beyond the marsh her
body was found the next morning. The
body was lying partially on one side and
the arms were crossed over her breast.
Under the body was found a revolver, but
there was not the slightest trace of a
bullet wound on her body, nor were there
any powder burns.
Mr.. Sparks says that the physician
whom the coroner brought, examined the
body, found no bullet marks and then
put his finger in her mouth, where he said
he found bullet hole, and pronounced the
case one of suicide. On the contrary, Mr..
Sparks says, there are persons who saw
the body who say that there were marks
on the throat which would indicate that
the girl had been strangled. No exam
ination was made to determine If the girl
had been assaulted before her death. 1t Is
too late at this date to learn anything from
a more careful examination of the corpse,
as it has been inferred long enough for
decomposition to have set in, but Mr..
Sparks is running down few clews which
he believes will throw some additional light
on the case and may develop that Mary
Elliott did not take her own life.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

have acknowledged the receipt of $40 sent
by the Richmond Post to help build
Confederate home.
MUNCIE.-The grand jury has dismissed
the charges against the saloon keepers of
CASTOR. and the sensational fight started
by the ministers is at an end. The saloon
and warned to observe the law or receive
the extreme penalty.
BATESVILLE.-A number of the leading
business men of this place have organized
what is to be known as the Citizens Gas
and Oil Development Company and to-day
let contracts to sink several wells in this
vicinity, work on which will begin next
week.
MICHIGAN CITY.-Graham Malcomb
Wilson, aged seventy-three, was found in
a starved and demented condition in a
woods near this city Thursday night. He
was brought to this city and turned over
to the officers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
EIIettsvilIe Man steps from a Moving
Mouon Train and Receives Inju-
rfes Likely to Prove Fatal.
AGREEMENT ON GLASS SCALE
PRESIDENT BURNS ANNOUNCES RE-
SUIT OF LAST CONFERENCE.
Costly Fire at Greensburg-Gas Wen
I'm ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Abandoned at
BraziI-Traction Line News.
,S,ianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MICHIGAN CITY. Ind. Sept 19.-Jerome
PringIe, OF Anacortes. Wash. was prob
ably fatally bitten by ferocious dog
near this city to-day. Pringle had entered
a farmers yard to apply for work and
was attacked by the dog. which bit a
mouthful OF flesh out of his leg. In at
tempting 10 reach a neighboring house
Pringle fell by the wayside as the result
OF the loss Of blood and lay in an uncon-
scious condition until found by farmer
who brought him TO this city for medical
attention.
Pringle was recently discharged from the
British navy.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
SCHEME THAT FAILED.


the Wit of a Farmer.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Sept. ia. D.
Rice, a farmer. living in Scipio township,
twenty-five miles distant, came here to-
day to consult an attorney in regard to an
order he had signed for an electric light,
for which two strangers were the agent
He told a story that disclosed a new
scheme to beat the farmer. The strangers
had first interested him in an electric light
device, which they said would give him
light all over the house. 1t was a new
system of electric lighting for farm houses.
He finally signed an order and a contract
for one. This contract contained among
other things, a clause giving him a hand
some commission for his Endorsement of
the system with his neighbors. The total
cost to him was to be $3.50.
Mr.. Rice insisted keeping possession
of the contract himself, in spite of the inn
portunities of the agent that such a thing
was unbusinesslike. They finally left, say
ing they would return in the afternoon
with the lamp. When one of them ap-
peared in his buggy again, Mr. Rice was
better posted about the contract, and
found he had signed an order for enough
lamps to amount TO $500. He met the
stranger with a shotgun and drove him off
the place in hurry.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

known farmers of Posey county, died at
his home today. His wife died suddenly
isbed saying he wanted to die like his
wife when he fell over dead. He was one
Of the most prominent citizens Of Posey
county.
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, Sept 19.-James
l.. Donley died at his home in this city
at $50 O'Clock this morning. He was born
in Rush county in 1898. and moved to this
county early in life. He was the father OF
twelve children, eleven of whom survive.
MUNCIE. Ind, Sept. 19.-Mrs. Julia Col
Inns, aged sixty-five. long a resident OF
Muncie. died at noon to-day. The body
will be taken to Pittsburg for burial.
VALPARAISO. Ind. Sept. 19.-The Rev.
Laurison Gates. aged ninety, a pioneer
resident of Porter county, died to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
INDIANA OBITUARY.
BlufOrd l.. Conner, q Wealthy Farmer
of Rush County.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE. Ind. Sept. 19.-Bluford l..
Conner. aged eighty-five. the oldest farmer
Of Richland township, died at his home to-
day noon. He was the son of Daniel and
Elizabeth Conner, both of whom were ma
tives of Virginia. They came to this State
in 1913 and settled on farm near Corners
vile. where Bluford l.. Conner was born
on Nov. IL. 1916 On Dec. is. 1861, he mar
ried Mrs. Mary Jane Anderson, who. with
one son and one daughter. survives him.
Mr.. Conner had been a member of the
Baptist Church since 1910. The church
where he worshiped-Salt Creek Baptist
Church--is built on land he decided for the
purpose. In politics he was Democrat
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Ef8hts-r irst "t new Albany, Eighty
Second at Seymour.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY. Ind. Sept. 19.-The an
nual reunion of the Eighty-frst Indiana
Regimental Association was held in this
city this afternoon. about forty members
being present. The election OF officers re-
suited as follows: President W. r. At
kins. New Albany; first vice president.
George Little. Borden: second vice presi-
dent. Henry Robertson. Grantsburg: secre-
tary and treasurer, c. b. Aston. Utica.
SEYMOUR. Ind, Sept. 19.-The Eighty
second Indiana Regimental Association
met In annual reunion In this city to-day
with good attendance. This was Gen.
Morton c. Hunters regiment. The officers
chosen to-day are John F. Hammell presi-
dent: John II. Mohrer, first vice president:
James i. Prosser, second vice president:
ALI c. Hunter. secretary and treasurer
The reunion next year will be held at
Hayden.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
Peru's Plan to Save Gas.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PERU, Ind, Sept. 1s.-At mass meeting
of citizens tonight for discussing the win
ter's fuel supply il was decided that the
only hope lies in replacing pipes now in
general use with mixers. The Council is
asked to grant the gas company the right
to supply new mixers over the city; then,
If a mixer is altered to shut off the supply
and not restore IL until the consumer gets
a meter at his own expense.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON. Ind, Sept. 1s.-This aft
ernoon. when John A Reeves, a leading
citizen OF Ellettsville. reached home on
the Monon accommodation. he awoke from
a nap just as the train was leaving the
station and walked of the platform. be
was found an hour later on the track In an
unconscious condition. He is over seventy
years old and his recovery Is doubtful. He
had been at the State fair.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-09-20
LIEUT.. PEARY'S FUTURE.


WASHINGTON. Sept. LIT is said at
the Navy Department that the question of
the assignment to duty of Commander Rob-
ert Z. Peary. civil engineer, who has just
returned from his trip into the Arctic, will
depend in great measure what his
future plans as to explorations are. II
Commander Peary is going to shelve his
polar aspirations for some time to come
then a permanent assignment can be given
him, but on the other hand, IL he expects
to make another northward trip in the
near future, the assignment will have TO
be made with that idea in view Com
mander Peary's leave of absence dates
from May q, 1897. He will undergo an
operation to one of his feet, which was
badly frozen in the far north. and he is not
expected TO be ready for duty until the lat
ter part of November