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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Big Odd Fellow. Reunion.

Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
UNION CITY, Ind, Aug. 31-The Odd
Fellows of Randolph and Jay counties, In
diana, and Darke county, Ohio. are arrang-
ing to hold a big reunion here on Sept. 8,
and the outlook is for a large attendance.
An interesting programme is being pre-
pared for the EVENT
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HAVRE. Mont. Aug. 31.-Frank Baker.
a cowboy. has been arrested on Great
Northern passenger train at Malta. on sus-
picion of being connected with the Curry
gang of outlaw, who had, it is alleged.
planned to hold w the west-bound flyer
at Wagner Sunday afternoon. Two men.
said to be Bakers companions, became
frightened at the large number of armed
officers entering the express car and made
their escape. Inspector Hall. who made the
arrest, is said TO have secured strong evil
dence against Baker.
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MEANS OF RESTORING CREDIT.
VIII Start National Bank
at Angola.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE. Ind, Aug. 3l.-An appli-
cation has been made by capitalists of An
COLA for the incorporation of national
bank with a capital stock of $4,000. This
step has been taken as means of restoring
credit in banks. Owing TO the disasters
that have overtaken the counties OF De
private banks tying up or losing several
hundreds of thousands of dollars, and pre-
ciptating a number of business failures.
business has been much disturbed. The in
corporators OF the proposed new bank are
Cyrus Cline, Clarence Freeman. Il. s. Crox-
ton. A e Leas. Lauren e Smith and j.
Ii. Parsell.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE. Ind. Aug. 31.-Sylvester
Augurkiewiez, a seventeen-year- Polish
lad, son of Anton Augurkiewiez, OF South
Bend, while trying TO board a rapidly NOV
ing east-bound Lake Shore freight train
last night. slipped and fell beneath the
wheels. The boy was instantly killed. the
remains being so badly mangled that they
were almost unacceptable.
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Col. McLean's New Book.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Aug. 31.-Col. w.
z. Mclean, formerly deputy commissioner
of pensions, has written a history of tine
Forty-third Indiana Regiment, (which will
be issued by the publishers in a few days.
The regiment is to hold reunion at In
dianapolis Sept. %. The Forty-third was
organized by Colonel Mclean, Sept. IL, 1861
and was mustered out June 30, 1865. The
records show that 500 men were killed in
battle or died in service.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug. 31-The attend
ance the Richmond Chautauqua has
been a great surprise, considering the dis
agreeable weather. Both yesterday and to-
day it was quie good. The programme to-
day included a nature study lecture by
James Speed, a psychological lecture by the
Rev. Stanley Krebs. a reading by Mrs. Lulu
Tyler Gates, music by the jubilee singers
and a lecture on Thomas Jefferson" by
Dana c. Johnson.
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"THE sPENDERs.v

Mark Twain wrote to the author Of
'sTHE sPENDERs,, s.The book cost me
my day yesterday. You owe me -.
Hut never mind. I forgive you for the
stOry's sake Look I'm next Sundays
Journal for the nrst chapter of this
delightful tale. IL Will be continued
I'm the weekday issues.
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CHILD'S VIOLENT DEATH
wINNIFRED FITZPATRICK, MUNCIE,
-sTRANGLED ON COLLAR BUTTON.
Indianapolis ExcursiOnist Injured ut
EIwood-Boy KILLED at North Man.
chester-Death from Lockjaw.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. 3l.-Winnifred, the
little three-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. ]. j. Fitzpatrick, of this city, swal-
lowed a small collar button this afternoon
and strangled to death in short time. The
parents not knowing what was the mat
ter with the child delayed too long in get
ting a physician.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Aug. Sl.-The hand
of death has sorely afflicted the family of
George Rockerell, east OF town, by the
death of two children within twenty-four
hours. Wednesday two little boys and a
daughter were all taken with a disease that
resembled Group. Late last night the Oldest
boy died and this morning the youngest IL
is feared the little girl cannot recover
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
BIDS RECEIVED.

Cement walks in Eleventh street, from
west property line of Tecumseh to east
property lire OF Sterling street. Francis
Nj. Lackey. ssh cents per lineal foot.
Graded roadway and cement walks IN
Of Washington TO south property line Of
Michigan street. c. NJ. kirkpatrick, &C:
George w. McCray, Sc.
Graded roadway and cement walks IN
Euclid avenue from north property line OK
first alley north OF Michigan street. G. n
Kirkpatrick, &c; George w. McCray. Sc.
All bids were referred TO the engineer
PRIMARY ASSESSMENT ROLL APs
PROVED.
Cement walks I'm Tenth street, from
Holmes avenue 20 Tibbs avenue.
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Militia Leaves DanvilIe, III.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Aug. Sl.-A telegram
was received to-day from Captain Sydney
r. Blanchard, commanding Company c,
Sixth Infantry, /. n. G., stationed at Dan
vile. stating that his company left there
for home this morning, pursuant TO orders
received from the adjutant general yester-
day, Sheriff Whitlock having requested
Governor Yates to withdraw the troops.
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MORE RIOTERS ON TRIAL
FOURTEEN PERSONS ARRAIGNED IN
COURT AT DANvILLE, ILL.
Mrs. Bessie Dodge Among Those Who
Are Accused of Attempting to
Lynch a Negro on July IS.

DANvILLE, H., Aug. 3f.-The trial OF
fourteen persons on charges of attempting
to enter the Jail building on the night of
July % with intent to kill some Of the in
mates was begun in the Circuit Court to-
day. The defendants include Mrs. Bessie
Dodge, the woman who was conspicuous
in the rioting about the county Jail. But
seven jurors had been secured when court
adjourned this evening.
Seven OF the rioters have been convicted
during the past two weeks.
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Twelve hundred delegates are expected.
Visitors aud delegates are arriving to-day
from all parts of the country. The Ladies
Auxiliary will also meet this week. This
branch is planning to raise fund 20 build
national home for aged members of the
association.
Los Angeles. Richmond and Washington,
ID. c., after the next convention Gov
ernor Durbin, who was on the programme
for an address of welcome, informed the
committee to-day that he could not at
tend. His place will be filled by Attorney
General Miller
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH HAWK.
WOman's Thrilling Encounter with
Great Bird.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Aug. S1.-Mrs.
William Dowel, who lives the John
Craig farm, three miles east of town.
killed a large hawk Saturday i'll a hand-to-
hand encounter. Mrs. Dowei heard noise
among her young turkeys and ran around
the house to see what the trouble was. AS
she ran she saw a large chicken hawk
sweeping towards her. Mrs. Bowel was
not to be frightened and started toward
the bird. which, in trying to get out of her
way, flew against the house and was
slightly stunned. She then jumped on the
hawk with both feet and after desperate
fight succeeded in killing 1t. The hawk
fought for its life to the last and scratched
and bit the woman a number of times. 1t
measured three feet from tip to tip of its
wings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Aug. Ex-Governor
Yates to-day honored a requistion from the
Governor of Indiana for the return of doc"
Martin. wanted in Evansville on the charge
of conspiracy to provoke riots in that city
July ). which resulted i'm an attack ON the
Jail i'm an endeavor 10 lynch negro muir
derer. Martin is alleged TO have been one
of the rihsieaders OF the rioters. He is un-
der arrest in Chicago.
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for presiding elder of the Greencastle dis
trict of the Northwest Indiana Conference
at South Bend next week to succeed Dr.
S. b. Towne, who will retire under the
custom which limits the term or office 10
six years. II is the purpose of the congre-
CATION of the First Methodist Church TO
have the Rev. L.. G.. Leasenby, formerly
pastor of Trinity Church in this city, as
signed as Mr.. Walkers successor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
AT BROTHERS. BEDSIDE.


ty, Detained At amherst.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Aug. 3.-Presldent
w. E. Stone. Of Purdue University, wss ex-
pected home to-day from the East. but has
been detained by the serious sickness OF
his brother. Lauson Stone, at amherst.
Mass. The latter is Purdue senior and
was taken sick with typhoid fever while
working i'm Pittsburg this summer. Presi-
dent Stone will not return until the crisis
is reached.
Employees of the clerical department at
the university began their labors to-day
and preparing for the rush of next
week. Many matters are awaiting the COM
ing of President Stone. Fraternity men
are already coming back to the city, the
Sigma Nu men being obliged 10 see 10 the
furnishing of their new chapter house and
the Phi Gamma Delta members supervising
changes in their new home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Target Rife wound Fatal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind. Aug. 31.-Frank Ham,
erick, aged twelve, son Of Lee Eamerick, a
tile manufacturer of Van Buren,. died to-
day of lockjaw. which developed from
self-inficted wound with a target rife
One week ago Hamerick accidentally shot
himself in the foot. causing lockjaw to
set in.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
MEN TEACHERS SCARCE.
yigO County Superintendent Il
Searching for Them.


Searching for Them.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Aug. 31.-Ths
Vigo county teachers institute began with
an attendance Of more than 200 DIR. ID. W.
Dennis of Earlham College and Prof. Har-
Ian ]. Cozine. of Northwestern University.
are the instructors. DR.. Dennis will talk on
nature studies and Professor Cozine will
explain methods of public school instruc-
ton in music. Beginning with the first OF
the new calendar year music will be
required study by teachers and I'm which
they will take examinations as i'm other
studies TO get a county teachers license
County Superintendent Crosjean is hay-
ing difficulty In finding full supply or
teachers for the county schools and es-
pecially is il difficult to get men teachers.
IL is reported that this is true in other
parts OF the state. The industrial activity
in the country is calling men teachers into
other occupations. fact that was notice
able in the falling on in attendance or
male students at the Normal the latter
half OF the last school year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
POLICEMEN SHOT EACH OTHER.
Were Hunting for n Man Who Had
Wounded Wife and Killed Self.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. Unable to persuade
his wife Nora to leave st. Louis, William
Schlcker shot her three times and then
fired a bullet into his own brain. The
is dead.
nors and White fired on each other, under
the impression that each were firing on
the fugitive. Corners is severely wounded
while White was shot three times by his
companion. it is believed seriously.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Accused of Poisoning Her Husband.

PADUCAH, Ky. Aug. S1.-Mrs. Fannie
Smith Cox. charged with poisoning her
lodged in jail here to-day. Cox died from
poison. at first thought TO have been taken
with suicidal intent. At the coroners in
quest evidence was brought out that led TO
the arrest of Mrs. Cox. w. r. Burtram,
and the latters son, Jordan Burtram. The
Burtrams are In jail at Benton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO. Ind. Aug. 3l.-As 10.
suit OF the petition of the city School Board
and action OF the City Council the citizens
of Valparaiso to-day voted on the PROPOSE
ton OF erecting a $4,000 high school build
ing. The vote was light and stood 40 for
the building and $50 against.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARTINSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 3l.-Wood-
ard Hollett, a retired farmer who resided
at $40 Warren avenue. indianapolis, came
to this city few days ago and stopped at
the Townsend private boarding house. Sat-
urday evening he became i'll. and his family
was notified by telegram last night that his
condition was dangerous. His wife and son
reached here this morning and were recog-
nized by him, though he was unable to talk
when they reached his bedside. His death
occurred later.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
MARION's CARNIVAL QUEEN.
Miss Overly Presented with Handsome
Diamond Ring.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, Aug. 31.-The Pathfinder
carnival opened this evening, with Mayor
Kiley browning Miss BERTHE Overly as car
nival queen. The queen was presented
with a 800 diamond ring as a gift of the
Pathfinder lodge. Preceding the formal
opening was a grand parade over the prin-
cipal streets. An arch, illuminated with 200
incandescent lights. on East Fourth street
opens the way to the carnival. Tomorrow
night a wedding will take place on the car
nivai grounds provided the principals can
be secured. The carnival will continue one
week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Barn and Content. Destroyed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAWRENCEBURG. Ind, Aug. 31.-A
huge barn filled with hay and grain, be-
longing to Henry Bechtel OF this city,
burned to-day, entailing estimated loss
OF 5000 No insurance. The barn, which
was practically new stood on the line be-
tween Ohio and Indiana. north OF here
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug 3l.-John
NJ. Hallam, a prominent farmer of Wash
ington township. was SO badly injured in a
runaway accident mile south of the city,
this afternoon. that his death is only a
matter of a few hours. He was driving
alone in his buggy, when his horse took
fright and he was thrown from it and
alighted on his head He IL hurt internally
and, besides serious wounds on his head and
face, his spine is injured and his legs are
paralyzed. He is over sixty years of age.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Aug. 3l.-Joseph b.
Workman, who has been employed as tax
ferret I'm many cities OF the State. SAYS that
Lafayette is the wealthiest city per capita
in Indiana. Rensselaer, Is next, according
TO his statements. Mr.. Workman says there
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind. Aug. 3.-The Rev. Ar
thur Stewart. of slippery Rock. Pa, has
been called to the pastorate Of the First
Presbyterian Church of this city. The con-
grega ton is erecting an elaborate church
edifice which will cost $4,000
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His Method.
Philadelphia Press.

PhiladeIphia Press.
IL Is not always the business man or his
agents that think OF the best ideas 20 draw
the attention Of the public 20 their wares.
In this city there Is a blacksmith who has
quite reputation horseshoer. but be-
sides being first-class mechanic, the
blacksmith IL always on the alert Co reach
out for more customers. A few months ago
he hit upon novel plan OF branding. in
letters large enough 20 be read half a dozen
yards away, the hoofs OF every horse that
he or his men shoe. In this way he is using
the costly e-blooded stock of milionaires
and other wealthy men OF Philadelphia TO
advertise and expand his business. Walk
ing through the park or along Chestnut
street. one can the trademark OF the
progressive blacksmith carried by scores OF
horses. The uninitiated who own and drive
horses, when they see the marks on the
hoofs. make inquiries. and the next thing The
blacksmith has another customer
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. Sc. w. Kid
nocker, conductor on the Whitley street
car line in this city was knocked from his
car last night while crossing the bridge
over White river. He looked out TO see the
bridge, but was on IL before he knew it,
His skull was fractured and his jaw and
shoulder broken. He has not regained con-
seriousness and his physicians say he cannot
recover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind. Aug. 3l.-The Wayne
County Teachers Institute opened here to-
day. The sessions being held i'm the
courtroom. Nearly all the teachers in the
county were present at the opening session.
Prof. Earl Barnes, of Philadelphia. who
was so popular last year. and Prof. Cleye-
land h. Chase. of Earlham College. are the
principal lecturers. Sectional meetings are
made q feature OF this years work. This
is a new plan for this county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
THROWN BENEATH WHEELS.
Fatal Accident to FOurteen-Year-Ol,
Rnx Mt N

FatuI AccIuent I'D FOurteen- eHr-UIu
BOY at North Manchester.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. Aug. 81
John Brookins, aged fourteen years, son of
Alonzo Brookins, a well-known citizen of
this place, was killed while alighting from
a Big Four freight train yesterday. The
boy boarded the train at the station, as was
his daily habit, intending to ride two blocks
TO a point near his home In alighting his
foot caught in the step. and he was thrown
beneath the wheels. One leg was severed
below the knee and the other was torn off
at the hip joint. Death resulted from shock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
vINCENNES, Ind, Aug 31.-Jesse I'M
fleet. seventeen years old, was fatally in
jured by an Evansville & Terre Haute fast
freight at Oaktown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
NEGRO ASSASSINATED.

College Shot from Ambush.
NEW ROADS, La, Aug. 31.-L. A. Plan
wing, a negro educator. was killed from
ambush last night about o'clock, near
Oscar, La, by unknown persons. He was
principal of the Pointe Coupee Industrial
College, an institution for the education Of
negroes, four miles from New Roads.
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Eczema, No Cure, No Pay.

Druggists refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails TO cure Rinsworm. letter Old
Ulcers and Sores. Pimples and Blackheads
on the face, and all skin diseases. 50 csntA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
DIR. Towne'. Probable successor.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HACTE. Ind. Aug. Silt is be-
lieved that the Rev. ]. W. Walker. Of the
First Methodist Church, will be selected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01

are but two millionaires here, but that
many other citizens are worth comfortable
fortunes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Local observation. ON Monday.

Pres. Tenn. Re.H. Wind. wea. Prec.
a. m.....-30.00 90 30 w Cloudy o
p. m. ....50yGf 81 81 NV Cloudy 02
Maximum temperature. IS; Minimum tenn
perature, IS.
Comparative statement OF mean tempera-
ture and total precipitation on Aug. 81:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
ENGINEERS At EVANSVILLE.
National Association VIII Meet There
To-Day.
2 IndIanapolis journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE. Ind. Aug. 3i.--The Ma
tionsl Association OF Stationary Engineers
will convene here tomorrow morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-01
Yesterday. Temperatures.

w. t. BLyTH. Section Director.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-13
Conference at White House.

Washington, Nov. l2.-presIdent
Roosevelt tonight held conference
with leading members Of the Republ.
can party. who dlned with nm early at
the White House and remained untll
late. Those present were Secys Hay
and Wilson and Senators Hale, Hanna.
Fairbanks, Plat OF Connecticut.
Spooner and Allison The conference
broke up at midnight Various ques.
lions were discussed and Senator Han.
ma, when he left the White House, on
being asked what had been talked
about, replied 1T was little Of ev-
erythng"
The presence, however Of Secy Hay
and Senators Hanna and Spooner leads
to the impression that the isthmian
situation received more attention than
any other matter II IL said that some
OF the features OF the presidents forth
coming messages were alluded TO.