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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
SINGULAR COINCIDENCE.
Two Brothers Died from the Same
Malady.


Fatalists will note a remarkable coincidence
who We're attached 10 Division l. North End,
and both OF whom died at the City Hospital Of
the same disease
Patrolman Arthur z. Fits died Sunday of
typhoid fever. He vent sick leave Sept. 90
and shortly after that date removed to the
formerly attached to Division 4. but after the
death OF his brother. Edward II. Fits Jan.
Z, 1909, nc transferred to Division /.
Edward contracted typhoid fever while duty
in Division l. and he died in the City Hospital
en- the date above given. When Arthur was
the old route OF MS departed brother. but he
was assigned TO his brothers bed I'm the dormi-
tory. There policemen in the North End
who say that. following in the footsteps of his
brother post and sleeping in the same bed
had its effect his mind. and that he never
could rid himself Of L feeling that he was to
follow Edward.
However that may have been. Arthur was a
good policeman. attending faithfully To his du-
ties. In September when he began complaining
men In the station shook their heads and said
he was showing the symptoms which HIS brother
had exhibited.
Sept. - Arthur Fits reported sick and went
home. few days later he went 10 the City
Hospital, just ms brother had done before
him. and Sunday he died there Of typhoid fever,
just as his brother had done
|. There were many expressions OF sympathy
but few or surprise, IN Division Yesterday
wher the other policemen heard of this latest
death. for. some way. they had rather expected
IL. although both the brothers had been, appar-
before them Now the men are wondering at
the cause or the double fatality, and there is
none or then. anxious take the bed or the
route OF the two departed brothers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
Cause Of the Inertia.
[Meyer s Kiser. Inalanapolls. ]

meyer & ktser, lncianapolis.l
NEW YORK, Oct. 3I-AbsOlute stagnation
prevailed in the stock market to-day. and the
lcthargy from which traders have been suffering
apparently accentuated. The uncertainty con-
corning the bank statement retarded trading in
the early part OF the session, and the Interrupt
ton through wire service and cable messages
further slackened operations. IL IN doubtful.
however, IL efther OF these causes contrfbutec
materially 20 the inertia, inasmuch as traders
not disposed TO make any extended COM
initments. The bank statement was some
what anomalous affair. The loss in cash
not great as had been expected. but there
was a heavy increase In loans which not
liked. On TIE whole. however. tho statement
was regarded slightly better than had been
predicted The actual loss OF s.. 3s0 100 In cash.
which compared with estimated loss OF $780,
coo; loans increased 81. 10000 and reserve de-
creased 81. $1,000. Traders seem 10 cOnsfrue the
statement fayoraby for the market developed
strength and a slight Increase In activity after
fits publication. IL may be said the best
authority that o. the men who Is considered
power I'm the financial world. but who has
been selling for some time, Is seriously III.
Whether his illness has had effect OF serious
moment on the market Il question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
Market Was stagnant, but There Was
Light, Cautious bidding Up.

lAlbert r. Thompson & Co. Indianapolis.1
NEW YORK. Oct. 31--The market was abso-
lutely stagnant, and prices were unimportant
and OF significance. The bank statement
about expected. although failing to reflect
the heavy outflow OF cash during the week
After its appearance there a light. cautious
bidding OF stocks hut no doubt these trans
actions represented an evening mp process on the
part of traders over the HOLIDAYS The absence
Of any pressure TO sell and the existence OF a
considerable short increase. IL ~ believed. would
afford a fair opportunity 10 advance the market
a few points after the holiday. Fundamental
conditions have changed in any way. but
for the immediate future some Improvement
seems probable, the market acts II IL
oversold and recent bear driTes have failed
to dislodge appreciabe amount OF long
stock or bring about any liquidation except in q
few indCstrials
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
Bears I'm n Qunndary.

IPorterheld q Co.. Indianapoiis.l
NEW YORK. oct. 3i.-ln the words OF Pontlus
PLATE several bears heard 20 exclaim:
Almost thou persuadeth me" This change OF
heart among the bear contingent has been
brought about by the surprising resistance the
stock market has shown all week in the face
OF innumerable adversities. Tho week opened
with uneasines's regarding the stability or sew
eral trust companies IN 81. Louis. rumors OF
pending strikes. unsettled conditions in Pitts
burg and as the week advanced tho fear OF
bad bank statement added 90 the other de-
pressing features. To-day's publication shows
the worst expecta tons regarding the latter
realized. and a decrease OF over seven millions
aided. "a the fringe" speculation expected not
only this done. but the market ad-
Vanced after the bank statements announce
rncnt. and the list closed higher. All this ee2ry
demonstrates that the investment IN bonds and
during the pas; ten days were not for effect but
the result OF shrewd Investigation By nnanciers.
yestment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
"A. W. Thomson. IndlanapOiis.l

"a. ". Thomson. indianapolis
NEW YORK. oct. 5i.-The market was esain
almost a record-breaker IN the way OF duilnezs.
The close was. on the whole. little better
than yesterday The bank statement was un-
favorable. The only feeling which remains hard
and fast Is that stocks worth the money
that the earnings OF all the leading properties
are the greatest ever known. that there il moth
ing threatening I'm the financial situation. and
that after a year. practically. OF liquidation
stocks should be settled comfortably IN the
hands OF those who are able and willing 70 held
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01

Certificate have been issued to the following
named Indianians:
James Mullins. sei Henry g. Fields sci:
Thomas c. Hooker. ST. Benjamin Jones. sls:
Albert Aurana. s.; Abraham Tilley. s.: Thomas
Myers, sii: William IL. Mcpherson. Sei Peter
@. McConn. ST.; Orson G.. Vanderhoof IS:
James w. Edwards. se4: Franklin ". Murray,
$40: minor of Joseph Mcmillan. $40: Sarah A.
Hin. s.; Anna Bryan. So Theresa Gohring. IS;
Jeremiah Bulger. So: minor OF Charles w. Bal
lard. $40: Jenni Salssline. So Catherine Fort
man. s.; Mahala Hunt. si2: Mary Mackessey.
man. $40; Melinda Diller. sle; Sarah +. Car
ter. s..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
sBONDS
MONETARY.
Rates ON Loans and Exchange-Clear-
ings and Balances.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. paper, AS per
cent: time loans. sac per cent. Clearings
$3.50 81. IS; balances. $3.50, 1909.
NEW YoRK.-Call money nominal. no loans.
Prime mercantile paper. 51zu6 per cent Ster-
ling exchange weak. Actual business in bank
ers' bills s4s4 75fIistT for demand: 81 81. 25fl
4si.50 for sixty days; posted rates 81 S2lsn4. So
and 81 $50 l. s6ie; commercial bills, Sis0izgIsl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01

LoNDoN.-Money. 3isG4k per cent: dis
counts. 3AG37s: consols. IS 3-l6.
PARIS.-Three per cent rentes. 91f &c for the
account. Exchange on Lon8on. 25f l4izc for
checks.
BERIIN.-Exchange London, com f3pf for
checks Discount rates-Short bills, "a per cent. !;
three months bills. 49,.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01

than ordinary excitement. and has stirred up
the financial district considerably.
Foreign exchange continues strong and there
is still possibility OF gold exports. Should
the friction between japan and Russia END in
war IN the near future the gold movement
toward Europe viii begin Immediately there
after In the event OF peaceful conclusion to
the trouble the expectation OF gold may be de-
ferred until long past the new year. There
has not been time since the elimination of
the Northern Pacific corner two and half
years ago that American Indebtedness in tho
European cenfers small now. The
aggregate both for account OF exchange bills
and collateral loans, Is believed now to be under
0J9. It has been in excess Of 500 600 00Q.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01

NEW YORK.-Imports OF dry goods and gen.
erai merchandise at New York for the week
were valued at Sl3.401.l75
Exports OF specie for the week $9i1, sos In
silver and $500 In gold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
An Advertising Butcher.
Philadelphia Record.

phfladelphia Record.
Through display advertising in the news
papers retail butcher IN Brooklyn has ex-
tended his trade 10 all parts OF the city. In
nis Advertisements he describes the cattle.
the shop. the prices. etc. and tells why he
sells the best cuts fo- the same prices which
sthers charge fos poorer pieces. Instead OF a
mare nssgaborhcod custom. he gets orders
Gom peop.s who live miles away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
Treasury Statement.

Observation-Disclosures statement OF the
Treasury balances in the general fund exclusive
OF the $50 coo gold reserve in the division OF
redemption, shows:
Available cash balance. ,935, 701
Gold. log. So. $50
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
o0..:p eon.lnuss to sh!tt the control Of Atchl

Gossip continues to shift the control OF Atchi-
son. Interests Identified with Union Pacific and
Rock Island make specific denials that these
two great systems looking to either Joint
or separate ownership OF the property. There is.
Notwithstanding. n wel-grounded belief that
ultimately Atchison will be merged or affiliated
with otner systems. The popular belief Is that
a community OF interest win finally be formed
In which Rock Island, Union Pacific. st. Paul
and Missouri Pacific will dominate, thereby re-
moving the road permanently from any danger
OF passing into unfriendly piratical hands.
As long as 1t remains unattached this danger
must be considered in a discussion Of the
Western railroad situation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
Loss of Cash Not So Great as Expected
Gold Imports Probable.

NEW YORK, Oct. S1.-The statement OF aver
ages of the clearing house banks OF this city
for the week shows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01

Markets for SiIver.s
NEW YoRK.-Ber silver, 59%c; Mexican dol
lars, 472c.
LONDON.-Silver bars, 27Sd an ounce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01

Imports of specie were s17Ol in silver and
$3.50 in gold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
PRIVATE WIRE ADvICEs.

q cent per pound sterling undoubtedly VIII
bring gold from Europe"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01

Wall streeters have been taking very lively
Interest in the New York municipal campo en-
Opinion has been decidedly mixed the re-
suit. and for two weeks the betting prac-
tieally between Mcclellan and Low
for mayor. large OF money las been
staled on the result. quite as much az on most
presidential elections A good deal or the big
betting which Is heard of. however. is OF the
Intangible sort. The money put up is OF the
stage variety--that IS. il lacks the essential
element OF value. There II also good deal Of
conversational betting which begins and ends
in tho cafes and is chiefly alcoholic IN It's in
sp!ration There has rarely been election in
New York where the chances harder to
estimate. The field Is chopped up into factions
and stirred by variety OF Influences which
make IL almost impossible for even the most
experienced in the game 10 form intelligent
Judgment This imparts 10 tho campaign more
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27
Landed on his chin.

advertiser scanned the young lady
closely, asked few questions, and
said Il will let you try the place. The
salary is four dollars"
The young lady rose instantly. II
could not consider 1t. I must earn
enough to support myself"
"Of course" answered the man,
coolly. and with girl like you. II she
knows her business, the matter of sal
aries Is as easily adjusted as your
ven. His tone and manner added
meaning to his words, and he attempt
ed to raise the chiffon face-covering.
Quick as thought the well-gloved hand
shot out-straight lead with the left
and landed on his chin His head was
thrown violently against the sharp
corner Of the bookcase by which he
stood, cutting an ugly cash. He threw
out his hands awkwardly-the first
blow was followed instantly by one
| from the right hand, reaching him on
the side Of the body abou, two inches
above the waist He dropped forward,
falling ;avily to his knees. The
blows had been delivered straight
from the shoulder. with the whole
force Of the body behind them.
Get up" said a sharp voice behind
the chiffon veil. get up. I've given
you this for my sister who might
have answered your - ad. only to
be insulted."
'Ill have you arrested for wearing
women's clothes" spluttered the badly
punished man.
DO" said the other; do. and III
tell the whole story in court, and show
EN- how l did you up" And the styl-
ish young lady calmly adjusted her
veil, gathered her skirts and vanished
from his sight.
Reaching the street she examined
her split gloves ruefully. This means
another pair of gloves before I make
the next call"
This call was soon over. The young
lady gave a specimen of her writing. a
test Of her ease in taking notes and
speed in transcribing them, and was
engaged at a moderate salary, but suf
ficient to enable a self-respecting won.
an to lead a self-respecting life.
That evening another "confab" was
held in Mr. Barnes library, and Willie
gave a graphic description Of How
Lillian sailed in"
You're to go to work Monday, Ill,
and you're all right there. The man Is
square-and white inside. Tomorrow
III start out for myself"
When alone with Mr.. Barnes, he
said: You were right, Mr.. Barnes;
even nice girl Is liable to annoyance,
and your scheme was good one"
The old man delightfully."- patted him
on the shoulder You've done well,
my boy; you've done we'll For your
self, you can work anywhere and at
anything. Now. when | first came to
Boston"
Mrs Barnes opened the door. Sup
per is read, Aaron: tell that to Willie
some other time"
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27

you're all right. Now. when. J n.st
csme to Boston,"
Supper Is ready. Aaron; You can
tell that to the children some other
time"
That evening Mr. Barnes and Willie
had long talk in the library, and
later Lille was called in for q "con.
fab" as Willie called 1t.
The next day tall. stylish young
lady called upon several business men
who had advertised for bookkeepers
and stenographers. She was decided.
ly handsome. Behind the chiffon veil
one caught bewitcning glimpses Of
CURING yellow hair. great brown eyes
and pink cheeks. One man gaaed
rather pointedly at her face while
questioning her as to her ability. and
remarked In unctious tones, II think
you'll do very nicely, my dear" He
was somewhat 'chagrined to receive
me decided reply: II withdraw the ap-
position"
Out in the hall the bewitching vision
clenched well-gloved hand. and
Willie's voice muttered: "Confound his
impudence! To think of his looking at
Lii like that"
Ihe young lady rose gracefully,
gripped the back Of her trailing skirt
in the most approved manner, and
sailed serenely out.
The next call brought disaster. The
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27

Mrs. Barnes put aside the letter she
had been reading, and gazed into the
fire with troubled expression.
What is the matter, my dear?"
questioned Mr.. Barnes.
Why, this letter Is from Cousin
Williams children-the twins. you
know It seems that when property
matters were adjusted after william s
death there was found to be almost
nothing remaining, only an annuity
for hts wife; you know she has been
an Invalid for years. Not anything
for the twins, and they are coming to
Boston to look for work. would
really like, Aaron, to invite them to
stay here until they secure positions"
Suit yourself. my dear. suit your.
self Only don't discourage them in
their attempts to find work; 1t will do
them good. They can find something.
even II 1t isn't quite to their liking.
Good, strong boys-about sixteen,
aren't they?-ought to find employ.
ment If they're not too proud to take
what they can get, until they can find
what they want. Now when | first
came to Boston"
Mrs. Barnes had heard this too
many times 10 enjoy its repetition. and
she hastily exclaimed: But. Aaron,
one is girl"
Same thing. same thing" returned
Mr.. Barnes. testily-he wanted to re-
late his early Boston experiences
but you'd better keep the girl in the
house. Don't believe in girls going
ont to work What can girl of that
age do?"
She is older than YOU think" said
Mrs. Barnes, soothingly; the twins
are nineteen, and Lille says she can
do anything that Willie can"
Invited by Mrs. Barnes, the twins
came a few days later Mr. Barnes
peered out from under his bushy eye
brows and over his gold-rimmed spec
tacles at the girl.
so you can do anything your broth.
er can. can YOU" he asked, quizzical.
~, iotiuS hcl DllSHt, diSil IOOh, anu
quiet dignity OF manner.
Anything except fight" she an
swered. proudly. 81 can fight, but
we've kept together in everything else.
can ride and shoot and row. I can
saddle or harness horse and I can
dress game as we'll as Willie can"
The old man smiled grimly at the
list OF Lillian's accomplishments. do
you expect to find any OF those things
to do here in Boston,"
You are laughing at me, Mr. Barnes.
We are first-class stenographers and
bookkeepers, and l am just as capa-
BILE as Willie in every way. Our books
look exactly alike: you can't tell our
writing apart"
LAS for that" said Mr.. Barnes, II
can hardly tell you two apart. II you
were dressed alike, know / couldn't"
Lille is half inch shorter than l,
and weighs less. but we can make up
to look exactly alike" and Willie
stood beside his sister to show his 81.
perior height. Mother can't tell Us
apart when we dress alike"
willie makes the better looking
girl" said Lille, laughing, because
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27
What you need for Constipa.
ton.

When troubled with constipa-
ton, what you need is a remedy
that is sure to produce the de-
sired effect. A remedy that is
mild and gentle in its action. A
remedy that leaves the bowels
in a natural and healthy condi-
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and pleasant to take. Cham.
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Tablets meet all of these re-
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and you will never wish TO take
another dose of pills. Use them
as directed and they will cure
chronic constipation. Price
% cents. Every box is war
ranted. For sale by Thompson
Drug Go.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27
May Spoil Students Plans.

Some German students who wished
to indulge in mountaineering but had
not the means. wrote to various firms.
offering to place their advertisements
at different points of the ascent of
Mont Blanc on payment Of a certain
sum. Some firms accepted the offer.
but 1t Is thought the authorities will
object to the placing Of the adver-
tisements.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27
Submarine Cables,

From 1885 TO 1895. in a period of
ten years. no less than $4,000. 900
pounds OF gutta-percha were used in
the manufacture Of submarine cables.
Up to the present time at least l00..
100000 pounds Of gutta.percha have
bean used FOR this purpose.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27
Words

INK
Rave you any unkind ttoughtsf lir
Do not write them down. III
Write no word that giveth pain: AZ
Written words may long remain.
~
Have you heard some idle taller ~
Do not write II down. A T'
Gossips may repeat II DER. ,a&
Adding to Its bitter store.
|,
Have you any careless Jest?
Bury II. and let II rest;
II may wound some loving breast
Words OF love and tenderness.
Words OF truth and kindliness.
Words OF comfort for the sad.
Words Of gladness for the glad,
Words OF counsel for the bad
Wisely write them down.
Words though small. are mighty things
Pause before you write them:
Little words may grow and bloom
With bitter breath or sweet perfume;
Pray before you write them.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-11-27

his cheeks are always red, and l am
usually pale"
Mr. Barnes looked at the handsome
boy, admiringly. $50 you can fight
can you, Willie?"
"Of course, I'm lightweight" said
Willie. nodestly, hut l can take pref.
ty good care Of myself in an encoun-
ter. and with much heavier man
than !, too. Father had me In train
ing from the time | was seven. He
said I'd have to fight for myself and
Lille, too. See here, Mr.. Barnes-my
hand doesn't look much bigger than
LIS. but you feel Of it--and look
here" and he stripped his arm, show.
ing hard, Arm muscles that stood out
like knotted cords.
Mr.. Barnes patted his arm approx.
ingly. You're all right. my boy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-23

A local member Of the Ancient Or
der of United Workmen stated that
Master Workman Staples of the A. o.
I. w. has written the Lewiston lodge
that ne thought that the expense of
calling the Grand Lodge of the State
to meet for the purpose Of considering
the matter of Withdrawing from the
Supreme Lodge would cause too great
AN expense and besides the regular
meeting Of the Grand Lodge is to be in
February. The local lodge answered
that they wanted a meeting of the
Grand Lodge, and that the matter Of
expense was of little importance The
LEGAL lodge also wrote to an the other
lodges in the State telling them of their
action in the matter so that theycanact
as they see fit. There are 19 lodges in
the State and the majority Of lodges can
call Il meeting Of the Grand Lodge at
any time. 1t is stated that II of the
lodges which have met to consider the
matter of withdrawing from the Su-
preme Lodge have voted to call a meet
ing of the Grand Lodge to consider the
matter.-I lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-23
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