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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
PLAN TO Cheaper TALK.


Milwaukee Sentinel
II have here a plan by which ii will no
longer be necessary for you to deposit
nickel in your telephone when you wish to
converse with friend" remarked a we'll
dressed young man as he ordered drink
in j. Z. Sulivan's saloon at SIG Fourth
street, yesterday afternoon.
well, that sounds good" said Mr.. Sulli-
van. pushing a glass across the bar
Yes, people are buying them by the
hundreds through the city" said the Gus
toner, land 1 thought I'd give you
chance TO get in on the ground floor and
make a little something yourself. Here
they are
He exhibited a roll that looked like a
package of nickels from the bank and
opened it on the bar 1t contained dozen
brass slugs, each the exact size and weight
as nickel and OF the same pattern
those of which the telephone company has
several quarts slowed away i'm its office.
They will work in any nickel I'm the
slot telephone, and see how much they
would save, the young man argued. Il
will sell them to you at 30 cents a gross
and you can do as you like with them"
''Will they work." queried Mr.. Sullivan.
with the idea of drawing him out.
ASK the telephone company. It's got
several thousand of them in the last month
and will get a good many more before
get through. It's grasping monopoly.
ever you get a chance"
Thinking the proprietor interested in mis-
plan, the slug agent ordered another round
of drinks and awaited decision.
well, l don't believe I'll buy any to-
day, but you might drop around again."
said MIR. Sullivan. Il suppose you sell a
good many in the outlying districts?"
''Oh yes; / get retail prices for them
there, and the people buy as fast as they
get a chance You're making a mistake in
not buying these now, for l don't often
make this price.
Mr.. Sullivan described the man as of
middle height, about twenty-seven years
address.
Manager Mcleod, of the Wisconsin Tele-
phone Company. said this man the first
slug agent he had heard Of but that his
presence accounted for the number of slugs
and imitation nickels found in the tele-
phones during the last two months.
IL did not know where the people got
Them" he said 'but If we can catch this
we will make it pretty hot for him.
/ will see that the police are notified and
think we can make out a case against him
if we get him. Any judge would hold that
he was selling goods with an intent to de-
fraud 1 have no doubt that the slugs work
all right from the number we have found
in our telephone boxes, but 1t is only the
cheapest kind of people that buy them.
always had supposed that the people made
them themselves, but 1t is evident that
some enterprising person believes he has
struck a new line that will pay. 1 don't
believe, however, that there are many peo-
pie who will buy them in great numbers,
phone boxes we can soon tell whether they
are still being sold in the city. / am glad
that / have received this information and
will act on Ii at once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
LORD sALIsBURY's FUNERAL.
Wreath from Queen Alexandra Laid
on the Conn.

LONDON, Aug. 31.-The remains of Lord
Salisbury were inferred to-day beside
those of his wife in the burial ground of
the Cecils at Hatfield. The arrangements
were of the most private and simple char
acter. All the children of the deceased
were present, were also Premier Bal
four. Lord Selborne and a few intimate
neighborS. Otherwise the mourners were
made up of the dead statesmans tenants,
retainers and inhabitants of Hatfield. The
archbishop of Canterbury officiated at the
funeral services.
The only floral wreath tribute the
coffin was a wreath sent by Queen Alex
andra. Attached to the wreath was card
bearing the words: ITO the memory of
Lord Salisbury, universally loved and
mourned as one of England's best and
greatest statesmen. From Alexandra ~
Beneath was written: 1--WE think at first
that home is heaven: we learn at last that
heaven is home"
The King sent wreath with the words
"AS a mark of deepest regard, greatest
respect and sincere friendship
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
San Francisco.s Murder Mystery.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3l.-Patrick
Leary has confessed to relations of in
timacy with Mrs. Martha Bowers and the
police are confident they have at last dis
covered motive for the death of Martin
Bowers, husband of the woman, who is
alleged to have been killed. In obtaining
a statement from Mrs. Sutton, her sister,
the detectives caught her i'm a misstate-
ment, and all in all very important steps
have been taken in unearthing the crime.
Whether the man in the case was involved
does not develop. as no direct discriminating
evidence against him was obtained. II is
believed. however that he has by no means
disclosed all he knows.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Lawrenceburg Night Watchmal
Thwarts Plot.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind, Aug. 31-A
man. whose identity is suspected, made an
attempt to wreck engine No. 40 and
number of freight cars i'm the Big Four
yards last night by starting the engine at a
high rate of speed down a switch i'm which
lay several heavily loaded box cars. The
wreck was averted through the prompt
action of Waterman Ora Slater. who sprang
into the cab of the engine, closed the throt-
tie and applied the brakes, bringing it to a
standstill within a few yards of the cars
The man who started the engine sprang
out of the cab soon as he threw open
the throttle and escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
,rk: Senator Kearns. Utah, and Timothy
Woodruff. New York.
FASHION SHOW OPEN.
Exhibitors of WOmen's Wearing APP
pareI Entertaining New Workers..

NEW YORK. Aug. 3l.-The fashion show
opened tonight at Madison-square Garden
for a run of two weeks with great crowd
in attendance. The floor space and first
balcony were given over to exhibitors of
womens wearing apparel from all over the
country and Europe. The show, which is
the first of its kind ever given in this coun-
try. was formally opened bySCharles V.
Fornes, president of the Board of Alder
men.
Secretary George b. Cortelyou. of the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor. and SEN
ator Depew were expected TO be present,
but both sent regrets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Col. Frank A. Prickett.

CARBONDALE, ILL.,, Aug. 31.-Col. Frank
A. Prickett, one of the best known citizens
of southern Illinois, dropped dead at his
home here to-day, aged sixty-one years.
Colonel Prickett was for several years
mayor of this city, a member of the staff
of Governor Joseph w. Fifer trustee of the
Southern Illinois State Normal University
during the administration of Governor John
r. Tanner, a hirty-second-degree Mason.
and at the time of his death president OF
the First National Bank.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Trial of Glass-Blowing Machine

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug. H.-Man-
ager Harry Slingluff, of the big South Side
plant of the American Window Glass Com
pany, expects to have the electrical ma
chinery in shape to give ii a trial Tues
day night. The l50-horse-power gas engine
that is to furnish power is installed and
running smoothly. 1t is also hoped to be
able to make a trial OF the window glass
blowing machine some time during the
week. The glass is in condition now but
some parts of the machine have not been
completed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Accused of Mutiny.

GLOUCESTER, Mass. Aug. 31.-A deputy
United States marshal came here from Bos-
ton to-day and arrested two of the crew
of the schooner Golden Rod on charges of
mutiny. They are Jeffrey Frazier and Fred
III. Worthy. 1t is ALLEGED that while at Bur-
geo. N f., several members of the crew
refused TO perform their duties. DESTROYED
some of the vessels fittings, and threat
ened the life of Captain Arsenaut.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Rail Laying on c., b. & C.

Special TO tine Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND. Ind, Aug. 3.-Rail laying
on the Chicago. Biuffton & Cincinnati Rail-
road between Button and Pennville has
been actively commenced. the first rail hav-
ing been laid yesterday. The most of the
material for the line has been received, and
As scattered along the right Of way, the
only thing In the way of the most rapid
progress being the nonarrival OF the con-
etructiOn train. which was shipped from
Chicago more than week ago. Wayne
township in which this city is located. will
vote Sept. s on the matter of granting a
subsidy of $54.500 for the extension of the
line TO this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
OBITUARY.
John 8. Carlisle, Formerly One of Gin
cinnati's WeaIthiest Citizens.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 31.-John S. Carlisle,
one of the most prominent and formerly
one of the wealthiest men in Cincinnati.
died to-day, aged sixty-seven years. He
constructed part of the Ohio * Mississippi
Railway and was formerly vice president
of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Railway and trustee of the Southern Rail-
way. He built the Chatteroi Railway from
Ashland to Richardson, KY. to develop his
coal lands and was largely interested in
buildings and business in Cincinnati
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

ALDEN, Arabia, Aug. 3l.-The principal
sources for the supply of rifles and ammu-
milton to the Mad Mullahs forces in
SomaHand have been traced through a
complete identification of trademarks
through agents at Harrar and Jibutil. Abys-
sinia, to London firm. Since the COM
mencement of the operations in Somaliland
an aggregate of 100000 rounds of Lee
Metford rifle ammunition and correspond
ingly large numbers of Lee-Metford and
Gras rifles have been shipped by this Lon
don firm to Jibutil and Harrar by way Of
Manchester and Marseilles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
WITNESS BADLY NEEDED.

Frank LepeIl Wanted In Porter Coun-
ty Murder Case.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO. Ind, Aug. 31.-Frank LIE
Pell. an undertaken of this city, who made
an assignment for $1,000 in debts and who
disappeared last week in company with
another mans wife. has not been heard
from and as he is the principal witness for
the State in the murder charge against
Truman Beam, he is much sought for
Beam is to be tried early in September for
the murder of Miss Martha Lawrence, his
sweetheart at the time, and unless the
whereabouts of lie Peli is discovered the
State will be helpless i'm conyictine Ream
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
"THE SPENDERS.-

Prof. Harry ThurstOn Peck, editor
Frs" as one of the two best books
written by Americans during the past
year. The journal will begin serial
publication of the story next Sunday.
Sept. @, and continuing in weekday
issues.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Marriex Goshen Milliner.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GOSHEN, Ind. Aug. 31.-George l.. Hat
tie, aged sixty-one, a wealthy resident of
this city, whose domestic troubles over his
property following his marriage to Dr. Anna
q. Kauffmann furnished columns of matter
for the papers in the past year. eliminating
in divorce. was secretly married Saturday
night To Mrs. Mary f. Ellis, aged forty-six,
formerly q Goshen millner, at her home i'm
Chicago. They will soon return and make
their home at the Hotel Hattie in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

ST. LOUIS, Aug. I.-The largest con-
clave ever held by the negro Knights of
Pythias opened for a weeks session to-day
with 500 delegates from all parts of the
world present. 1t is the twelfth biennial
conclave and delegates and representatives
TO the Grand Lodge, the Supreme Court of
Calanthe and the internatioal entampment
of the Uniform Rank are in attendance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
STABBED A WOMAN,
Then Jumped Out of a Window and
Was Seriously Injured.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 31.-Mrs. Jennie
Williams, aged twenty-nne. was stabbed to
death at her home the West Side tonight
by William Greene. Jealousy was the mo-
tive. Greene thrust the blade of pocket
knife into the womans neck, severing the
jugular vein. He jumped out of a second
story window in effort TO escape, and
was so badly hurt that he had to be taken to
a hospital when caught.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Dillon Is i'm for 1t Vow

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES. Ind. Aug. 3l.-Isaac Dill
Ion, coal miner, advertised locally for
wife. Three women answered the lad"
and he is now trying to decide which Of
fer to accept.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
TOO MUCH COAL MINED.
Anthracite Galleries Closed and
Prices Will Not he Raised.

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Aug. 31.-The Phila-
delphia and Reading Coal ard Iron Com
pany announces q continuation of the spe-
cial reduction Of % cents a ton at the mines
on pea and buckwheat coal contracts for
September. making the price of pea coal
81 10 at the mines, the same as August.
Owing to overproduction of anthracite sew
eral large collieries have been closed in
definitely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

bridge. Tenn. this afternoon, at O'Clock.
Governor Smith and Sam Amos were
killed and Thomas Marine and George 5.
Wilson suffered serious wounds All four
are colored The men were attempting 10
drill out blast that failed to fire when 1t
was touched off last Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Three Persons Burned.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 31.-Mrs Fanny
Stanley was fatally and Misses Elizabeth
and Mary j. McNaughton were painfully
burned in tenement house fire at Eighth
and High streets to-day. servant set fire
To clothing In ROOM and the three persons
burned had TO pass through the flames TO
escape from the building.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Quarantine Against Yellow Fever.

Ell PASO, Tex, Aug. 31.-Acting upon in
structions from Austin the local state health
officer has established a quarantine at this
port of entry against Monterey. Victoria
and I.inares, Mexico, at all of which yell
low fever is said TO exist.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
New OH Company Organized.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
Upton. Ind. Aug. IA company has
beer organized I'm this city with an album
dant amount OF capital Co prospect for oil
fu Adams. Randolph aud jay counties
Senator TRY, OF TT. Wayne. and Judge jas
1iiler. OF Bloomington, H.. are at the head
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

NEW YORK, Sept lat 1880 this morn
ing the wind at Sandy Hook was very
light, the weather cloudy and the sea
calm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
BARRY SAWS
MILL suPYLIxs OF AL KINDS
SUMMER RESORTS.
THE CARLSBAD OF AMERICA

The new West Baden Springs Hotel, at West
Baden, Ind, the Monon X. X. The most
UNIQUE hotel In the world. Open throughou the
year. Cost. with furnishings, $500. 600. Ameri-
can and European plans; Contains sos rooms.
1,HE ONLY FIREPROOF HOTEL IN WEST
BADEN FRENCH LICK VALLEY.
Physicians prescribe West Baden waters az
the best curative agents known for all ailments
of the stomach, liver and kidneys. including
rheumatism and catarrhal troubles For par
ticulars address WEST BADEN SPRINGS CO.
west Baden Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Of the company. A large amount of land
has been leased and the work of drilling
will be commenced at once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Killed by an Explosion.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 3l.-An explo-
sion occurred in a rock quarry near Dan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
BONDS
E. M. CAMPBELL &c co.
AUGUST INVESTMENTS

$4,000 Dubois Co., Ind. us
$4,000 Posey Co., Ind. us
SIS, 200 Knox County, Ind. us
$4,000 Peru, Ind, Heat Co. IS
$500 Wells Co., Ind. IS
$23, 900 Warren Co., Ind. IS
$4,000 COL. Del. 6 Mar, o.. Ry. IS
$4,000 Battery Realty Co., MY. IS
$4,000 Warsaw, Ind. rs
ST. 200 Mer. n. 6 L. Co.. indpis, IS
$4,000 Greene Co., Ind. 44s
$4,000 Upton Co., Ind S.
5000 Knox Co., Ind IS
$500 Howard Co., Ind. IS
$1,000 Pulaski Co., Ind. IS
$4,000 MI. Vernon, Ind. rs
$1,000 Parke Co., Ind. IS
E. M. CAMPBELL &c co.
II & 10 East Washington st.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
SEPTEMBER IS, 1908.

back Henry waiting his book ana
that it isn't worth the trouble being brave it, all OF
himself He does not quickly the holly tree is at the
edge Of the road He and yet afraid to look at it.
Truly it is exactly like his steps
on ne goes however, but not fast hurnng more
quietly between his closed teeth useless to go by
the other side OF the holly there is
holly tree.
tread and hurried breathing It certainly animal It
comes road is and cannot
It, Cadet feels his knees shake his teeth chatter He
is afraid much afraid he scared and cannot think
any more Under the branches
very quickly coming towards Cadet who all stiff and cold
WIN rear mas no idea OF resisting On 1t and, OH
mercfu goodness, straight him
over with his and ticks his
Cadet astonished stretches long
shaggy hair the copper Tom.
Uncle .Henry's big Newfoundland dog
Tom IS Cadets companion his horse his playthng and
MS particular chum He loves to feel that of
this big gentle dog, who pulled pond
mugs him tightly, and then his again,
holding the yellow and gold book in
The gate is 1t is astonishing quickly
come back. With left hand on Toms head no one
would dream Of being afraid Thru
and the stable and there the doorsi
watching anxiously. Cadet hears herasay:
He is gone long time Henry, you wrong, he is
Bathlde no. indeed It is never too soon to form
brave men II I had been here would brave
the little one -
that ne kept on his way. Then him. .-s
my little Cadet! Clasping him tight
ar as the table to the light OF the lamp
IN mamas beautiful his face buried
dress and is completely slips to the ground
ana runs to Uncle Henry, holding out the book
all yellow and gold, which has kept under his cane
I Il brought it Uncle Henry" 49,
reward?' = 80 "0o4 wv ''Ae los
= should like to stay here in paror wi you"
Just like the big people, says papa.
Cadet looks triumphantly at Mdle. Chevaer
emotions goes to sleep in the big chair "Guver
on his knees
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
WHY MATLock WENT CRAZY,
Chicago News.


Matock is nice enough is not sngy 50 lust
now ne gained the reputation being close in money affairs
IS mystery However, it is superstition among
ms business acquantances that Maock big
as carheel and that of compound in
terest regularly every night just prayers
That is why his brokers' grinned com
placenty when Matlock had lost
not inconvenience judging Matock as they
did they could imagine his state of mind.
He'll be crazy!' asserted group.
passer-by halted in rush He CHANGED to be
nervous pying busybody whom they all cordially
whats that?' he asked, pushing in .Did you say
Maock gone crazy?"
Well" slowly replied men who cannot resist
good opening IF happen morning think
you won't have any doubt of it. He's up
in the air.
shouted the intruder mo man could live in
sucn constant rush and strain and not break down.
they stop rushed off eager to spread
It's on Maocks own head" said the brokers solemnly
after an nstants bewldered Then they
It hours unconscious Matlock be-
strange friends some
OF them when they saw him stared with mouths
then him with what apprehension
incoherenty said they glad downtown and
when he tried to talk business of them looked
watches and scurred off mutterng engagements or
gazed vaguely into said. yes Of course"
soothngly After this had happened the sixth time
turned vivid red and hurry pa
thence had given out The man sworn at turned
color the glance frightened
they up-and made Decline for
the door, He did not try to explain Matock mopped his
brow inclined the pulled up
effect Of his asserting himself
of voice and He resolved hereafter
brusque and decided and impress with the
he not to be fooled with. Acting
laid the law to Phelps fifteen
minutes emphasizing his statements by pounding
desk Phelps listened to him with agonzed attention
eyes garing Phelps that maniac
inclined to be violent be controlled by
human and he ferventy believed his
to remembering this rule
When Matlock started for home he tired
trying He had how stupid
irrational his fellow could be. let himself into
hall and then stopped in reception
room Phelps and two other
brokers he knew. They talking in low
traied into nothingness when they him between
portieres wife in
gazed him. then habit overcome fear
to him. Phelps and the others in alarm
s'Now, don't get excited, Matlock!' they said coongly
isn't is t?' wept his wife paralyzed Mat
something should be
when you crazy! What do
they mean?"
we'll the telephone bell then
might justified the reputation which had
him. The at the phone the original broker
who had just discovered the multitudnous results
to the prying that morning
to apologize.
After had explained thru the phone to Phelps
the other visitors Matlock asked them dinner
heavens, man." begged the abject Phelps, don't
rub it in!'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
G A ID F. T

Foreign Story Syndicate Co.. Burlington. Vt)
~ ADET is years old. He has dear little round
with big black eyes and mop Of hair that is
almost too golden. They tease him account of
Y his hair, which they tell him is bright red, and
- Cadet sad. Cadet also feels that he
small.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-10-01

The new elevator OF the Chic ia
sha Milling Co. is about ready for
business, only few more finishing
touches be;ngnecessary to complete
II. The building of this plant Adds
one more fine business enterprise
to Chickasha q various CONNER cial
interests, and gives her the largest
and most complete elevator on the
Rock Island railroad in this section
Of the country. People who are
interested in a fiue plant Of this
kind should by all means pay a
visit to and inspect this building
II is built as strongly and as per-
fectiy as iron and steel can make
it, and il will resis any kind Of
wind or weather found 10 this land
of storms and breCzes. The ma
chinery installed therein will also
be found OF interest, rs 1t is of the
very latest pattern and the finest
obtainable tor the purpose.