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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SUbfMITVILLE, Ind, July s.-The Berry
lampblack factory of this place is being
dismantled previous 10 removal to the gas
field about Sistersville, w. Va. The factory
worked but two men. used $4,000 open New
market gas tips to collect SCOT, and burned
the gas from nine small wells. the failure
of which brought about its removal.
1t was one of the most profitable fac
tories i'm the gas belt, labor expense being
next TO nothing, and turning out loo
pounds of lampblack every twenty-four
hours worth Sx cents a pound. IL was the
only factory OF the kind I'm the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Excitement Has subsidized.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, July S-Excitement at
Sweetser over the alleged criminal assault
upon Hazel Veach, the thirteen-year-old
daughter of Abner Veach, by her music
teacher. Ulysses S. Williams has subsidized
somewhat, and there is no longer fear of
mob violence upon the prisoner. Williams
was taken to the Wabash Jail for safety,
but he will probably be returned to Marion
for arraignment tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
wINONA LAKE PARK.
Third Days Session Of the Western
Writers-Attendance Is Large.

Writers-Attendance Is Large.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WARSAW, Ind. July s.-The third days
session of the Western Association of
Writers at Winona Lake was opened with
a paper on Literature and the Libraries"
by w. E. Henry. state librarian. Following
the paper the subject was discussed at
length by several members of the organiza-
ton, after which Ben 8. Parker made
memorial address I'm respect to Sir John
George Bourinot and Mary Hartwell Ca
therwood. In the afternoon Leon Vincent
delivered his third lecture on Carlyle and
His Wife, in the auditorium. large au-
dience was present. In the evening spe-
cial programme was given by the writer's,
and a number of the members of the or
ganization participated.
At this afternoon n meeting of the
Woman's Club was held I'm the Winona Ho-
tel, at which Miss Jessie Newlin repeated
her lecture on "Self-expression and
Health
The crowds are still arriving at the park
by the hundreds and the attendance so far
has been remarkable, even more than any
of the park officials had hoped for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special to the indianapolis Journal
GOSHEN. Ind, July s.-The County Com
missioners to-day instructed County Attor-
ney C.. 4. Frank to investigate the records
OF all county officials since the time the law
requiring all fees TO be paid to the county
went into effect to determine which of the
disputed fees are due the county. He is
empowered 10 hire competent assistant If
necessary. The county officers want their
quarterly reports passed upon by the coun-
~ attorney I'm the future, that all question
of liability may end there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Field Hand killed by Lightning

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES. Ind, July S.-Walter Sex
ton, of Terre Haute, was instantly killed
by lightning while thrcshing for Albert
Crews, i've miles west of here, late this
afternoon. ana fifteen other men were Sc
verely shocked. The bolt also killed mule
hitched to a wagon. and the wind accom-
panying the storm turned wagon over
on team and driver almost smothering
them before they could be rescued.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Sears to Succeed Ruby.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. July s.-Before final
adjournment at noon to-day the board of
trustees of the State Soldiers Home ac-
copied the resignation of Captain William
F. Ruby, commissary of the home, and APP
pointed Captain Robert H. Sears, of In
dianapolis, to succeed him. The change will
take effect on July 15 Captain Ruby has
held the position for several years, and his
resignation was greatly regretted by the
trustees. He commanded a company i'm the
Forty-third Indiana Infanty during the civil
war. Fifteen years ago he represented Yer
million county in the State Senate The
trustees last night passed upon fifty-four
applications for admission to the home and
approved forty-eight of them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Baptists Gathering at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga, JulyN S.-The advance
guard of delegates to the thirteenth an
nual convention of the International Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union, which opens to-
morrow. has arrived. President John Chan
man, of Chicago. and w. III. Greistweil,
editor of the Baptist Union. arrived this
morning, and the Chicago delegation, 500
strong, came in tonight. A grand concert.
participated in by five hundred voices. was
given at the auditorium tonight prelimi-
nary to the opening session tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
CARRIAGE PLANT CLOSED.
Anderson I'm n Had Way Over the Dis.
position of It's Refuse.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, July SALIVA Wise
man, the custodian of the courthouse in
this city, is believed to be at deaths door.
He is sick with typhoid fever, contracted
while in charge of the city garbage plant
Wiseman became sick five weeks ago, when
he was compelled to give up his position.
In the meantime the barbage crematory
has been shut down, and the Council re-
Gently enacted resolution prohibiting the
collectors of garbage and night soil from
dumping the same in the river or along
its banks in the city limits. The farmers
watch their property beyond the city and
the garbage men are in bad predicament
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BRAZIL, Ind, July S.-To-day James
flanagan filed suit in the Circuit Court for
$4,000 damages against Benjamin Reybold,
saloon keeper at Cardonia, and his bonds
men. Charles Jones and William Camp. for
the death of his son. Last January, while
in charge of a cab at a funeral flanagan,
with several other youths. went to Rev
holds saloon, and flanagan said he would
drink all the whisky any one would buy
him. Three pints of whisky were purchased
and flanagan drank them, falling dead at
the bar almost instantly after drinking the
third.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Ind, July S.-There Is no
change in the situation of the machinists
strike at the Big Four shops here. The
men explain their refusal to work ten hours
on the ground that they have a contract
with the company whereby nine hours is to
time Is to be at the rate of time and half
while the company demands the extra hour
at single time rate. The company abso-
lutely refuses to yield. and work in the shop
Is demoralized. The strikers say they will
not go to work except on their own terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, July s.-While Big Four
express No. "a was changing engines here
to-day the air brake on Locomotive PIP,
which was being attached, failed to work,
and the engine. which was approaching the
train at rapid gait. crashed into the bag
gage car, injurng several passengers. Tom
Follen. of Lafayette, agent of the Wabash
Railroad was hurled against a door and
badly cut, and an indianapolis woman was
thrown down and considerably bruised. The
damage. to the engine and baggage car was
nominal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
ENDEAvORERS AT DENVER.


DENVER. July S.-Preparations for the
reception and entertainment of the dele
gates to the twenty-first international
Christian Endeavor convention, which
opens tomorrow, have been completed.
The total number expected is over 5000.
Besides the delegates is is thought 10 600
persons will take advantage of the low
railroad rate to visit Colorado. Incoming
special trains are met near the State line
by local committees.
The annual business meetings Of the ses-
sion for the election of officers, considera-
ton of reports and the like will be held dur
ing the forenoon Tomorrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
ACCUSED OF INCENDIARIsM.
Attractive Chambermaid Charged
with Setting Fire to n Hotel.

Attractive Chambermaid Charged
with Setting Fire TO n Hotel.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind, July S.-Miss Ella
Kirkman. aged twenty-six years, a cham
bermaid employed until recently at the
Arnold Hotel, was in Police Court this morn
ing on charge of attempting to set the
hotel on fire. She pleaded not guilty, and
was bound over to the Circuit Court under
$500 bond. The grand jury, which meets
next week to investigate other cases, will
also take this up. Miss Kirkman was re-
Gently. discharged by Samuel Arnold. pro-
prietor of the hotel, but yesterday returned
and wanted room. Late in the evening
fire was discovered in the room, and there
was every evidence of incendiarism. Miss
Kirkman was placed under arrest The au-
thorities believe the girl is under some men
tai depression. She has no Police Codrt
record. She appeared In court well dressed,
and is quite attractive looking. She went
to the Jail at the Home for Friendless
Women.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind. July ga heating sys-
tenn is being installed I'm the High School
building by the Bryce Healing and ven-
tilating Company. OF Toledo, o. Work Was
begun Monday, and the plant will take i've
or six weeks 10 complete. A steam heating
plant probably will be Installed I'm the court-
house this summer. The commissioners viii
take up and dispose OF TIE question at their
next meeting
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
interchangeable Mileage Hook.

CHICAGO. July Sat a meeting of the
railroads of the Western Passenger Assoc
citation to-day seven of the lines voted 10
put in operation on Sept. / an Interchange
able mileage books good on all trains The
lines voting Tor the ticket were the Chi
cago & Northwestern, the ST. Paul Mir
neapolis & Omaha. The Illinois Central the
Burlington. the Chicago. Milwaukee a ST
Paul. the Wisconsin Central and the Chi
cago Great Western
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Pulaski Iced. Die. of Hi. Wounds.

LOUISVILLE, July S.-Pulash Leeds
master mechanic of the Louisville & Nash
willie railroad. died at oclockuNhis morning
from a bullet wound inflicted by George
Warner. Warner. on Monday last, en-
tered Mr.. Leeds's office at the Union Sta
ton and asked for a letter of recommended
ton to another rad, he having been re-
Gently discharged from Mr.. Leeds's de-
partment. Mr.. Leeds refused, whereupon
Warner shot him in the head. The assas-
sin then shot himself, infiicting a wound
similar TO that received by Mr. Leeds
Warner, however. probably will recover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
BADLY Injured by "A Hog.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN. Ind., July s.-Wiliiam Neal.
ex-sheriff of johnson county. was seriously
injured by a vicious hog at his farm south
of Franklin Wednesday evening He was
passing through field when the hog at
tackled him In a manner so vicious that
Mr.. Neal unable to defend himself
and would doubtless have been killed but
for the timely aid of a neighbor In one
of his arms the bone crushed and the
flesh so badly lacerated that amputatioa
may DE necessary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

LEXINGTON, KY, July S.-Jailer Robert
Wallace has broken up plan for escape
arranged by Claude O'Brieq, who. with
Earl Whitney, is condemned 10 be executed
July "a The jaier searched their cells
and found in o Brien's cell six steel saws
This is the second time that O. Brien has
been supplied with steel saws. His mother
wrote him the first time that twelve saws
were coming from Memphis. Both letter
and saws were intercepted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

CHICAGO, July Six deaths and a score
OF prostrations bore witness to the advent
OF hot wave here to-day. The temperature
curing the afternoon reached 90 In the
weather bureau. Thermometers on the street
showed marks several degrees higher To-
night a thunderstorm. followed by a breeze
on the lake. caused a fall OF 20 degrees For
dicted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
PUTS HER ESTATE IN TRUST.
Elkhart Woman Who He'd Passion
for BucketshOpping.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART. Ind. July s.-The widow of
Charles Strongquist. who died recently, has
filed a trust deed for her estate to prevent
its dissipation by gambling. she having an
uncomfortable desire to engage In bucket
shopping. which she has INDUCED In for
hfseen years. losing in that time at least
$4,000. The residue OF the estate is about
$4,000.
Strongquist was an ironworker and for
years received small wages, while she
worked as scrubwoman and washerwoman.
Their combined savings were judiciously
invested. but at last the passion for bucket
shop operations became paramount. The
filing of the deed caused the withdrawal of
an action by her only daughter TO have a
guardian appointed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Lebaudy Steer. Hi. Balloon.

NANTES SUR SEINE. France July s.
nj. Lebaudy's Siderable balloon continues To
make daily ascents In the presence of sci
entific committees of the Aero Club TODAY
the balloon was maneuvered over the park
for half an hour with complete success
despite the fact that a strong wind was
blowing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

specia, to the indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND. Ind. July S-A big oil deal
was eonsu'1mated here to-day by which
Argue. McI<isson a Co. OF Chicago. dis
posed OF leases in Adams county. Indiana.
and Mercer county. Ohio. TO the Indiana on
Company for $4,000. The leases cover 1 s5S
acres or territory and include fifty-five pro
during 1907 The articles OF association -
the company will be fiies Saext week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

BuFFALo. N. y. July s.-The conference
OF stare superintsndtnts of banking ad-
1oarned to-day. Indianapolis won fbe con
<eFenee Tor next year. Officers were elected
e. toilows: 4. = Undertake. Augusta. Me
.nysiaen.; =. ID. Kilburn, New York, vice
secretary and treasurer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

threatens to destroy an entire fourteen
acre field of corn within two or three days.
They entered the corn from a bayfield, and
They seem TO have Matched in the field,
where they had existed I'm small numbers
for two preceding years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Los ANGELES. July S-Frank Y. Feisen.
or Cleveland, who forged the assumed name
under which Joseph Czolgoss. brother ~
the assassin. while travelling In Los An
geies. was to-day fined $3.50 in the United
States District Court. Feiten obtained Si5
goszs assumed name.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

WILKESBARRE. Pa. July S.-The Le-
high Valley Railroad engineers and firemen
have been granted al advance of from 10 To
70 per cent. day. They had intended ne
ttioning for an increase. The increase will
hereafter make the wages on the I.ehieh
Valley uniform. The trainmen and con-
ductors are not included In the new sched-
ule, their wages were increased last
month.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Parade of shriners.

SARATOGA. n. Y. July s.-The Imperial
Council of the Ancient Order of Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine of North America began
its twenty-ninth annual session here to-day.
To-nisht's illumination and parade of five
thousand Mystic Shrners were witnessed
by more than thirty thousand persons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
VINCENNES. Ind, July s.-Mrs. Kather-
Inc Lapiante. a prominent society woman
of this city. the widow of John b. La
plante. wealthy citizen, tonight Informed
the police that while out driving to-day
she lost three diamond rings, an oid-gold
diamond brooch. diamond pendant ana
pearl brooch, all heirlooms, valued at ST.
80
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

CHAUTAUQUA, n. Y, July s-An old
time spelling match was held tonight with
Ohio. Pennsylvania and New York ranked
against the world. The winners were II. C.
Krebs, Summerville. N. j.. Miss Margaret
Young Dallas, Tex, and Anna Jackson.
Port Deposit, Md.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Los ANGELES. Cal, July S-The COM
mission sent out by the Methodist Book
Commission Of New York TO inspect the ar
rangements being made by the Los Angeles
Metho6ists for holding the General Confer
ence here next spring. have decided that
everything In In favor of Los Angeles and
expects 10000 methodisis to visit southern
California during the conference.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
Child Killed by "a Bean.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART, Ind, July S.-The three-year-
old child of ]. c. Myers, of Chicago, died
at its grandmother's home here from the
effects of a bean lodging in its bronchial
tube.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Legislature during the Shoup and Sweet
senatorial fight, to-day shot and severely
wounded his wife, and then, locking him.
self in his room, shot and killed himself
The Mitchells had had numerous quarrels
over their property
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

DAVIS CITY. Ia. July s-Because he
owed him thirty cents I'm game of poker
rell killed Frank Thompson here last night
AS the game broke up BurreIl demanded
his money and when refused ne struck
fist. Burrell was arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

MEMPHIS. Tenn. July s.-Two deaths oc-
CURED in the city to-day as result Of the
heat. maximum temperature of "a degrees
being reached.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
NEW CASTLE. Ind. July s.--A swarm
of grasshoppers. numbering millions. has
taken possession of portion OF a. j. SWIM
dies farm, two miles south OF here. and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
NHe Won't Die

OF consumption" is remark often made
of a fieshy man. The remark expresses
the popular recognition of the fact that
the sign of consumption is enaciation,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

FRANKLIN, Ind. July s.--Mrs. Margaret
Miller, aged eighty-three. died at the home
of her son. r. n. Miller, here this morn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

ham Co., Va, writes sour son contracted
deep cold about the first Of July, 1899. and had
terrible cough We called doctor and he pro-
nounced IL Irritation of the bronchial tubes. with
ssthmatic trouble. and he informed me that my
son was liable TO die at any time. He told me
that IL we could keep the bronchial tubes opens
he might cure him; but after treating him several
weeks and my son growing worse all the time,
I concluded 70 Try Or. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Pellets i had seen
several almost miraculous cures brought about
by the<use Of these medicines. and Of course
had Wonderful faith in them He used three
bottles of Golden Medical Discovery at home
and one vial Of the Pellets and was then well
enough to go to West Virginia. taking supply
with him. ] am just in receipt of a letter from
him from which quote; i am srH and hardy
and getting te,y fsshy''
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
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Send 81 one-cent stamps for the cloth
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

loss Oh 0cSE. Ou
the other hand, .
gain in flesh is a
sure sign that vast
ing diseases are be-
ing cured.
Emaciated peo-
pie with obstinate
cough S, bleeding
lungs, night-sweats
and weakness, have
been perfectly
cured by the use OF
DIR. pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
The several steps
of the cure were re-
corded In ounces
and pounds of in
creasing W eight
When there is gain
in flesh the wasting
disease is being
surely cured.
Mr.wiil II. whitmire,
~ Action Dr~lrs.-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

BOISE, Ida, July 6--John Mitchell. q
Grand Army veteran, and a member OF the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-18
4 SENATOR INDICTED
Dietrich Charged With &C.
ceptlng Br'bss. Postmas-
Ter Fisher Indicted.
(By the Associated Press.)

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 16.-The United
States grand jury tonight returned true
bills against United States Senator Chas.
H Dietrich and Postmaster Jacob Fisher,
of Hastings, Neb., charging them with
bribery and conspiracy. The Senator is
charged with accepting a bride of s. 500
from Fisher in consideration of which the
datter was recommended for the pestmas-
tership at Hastings
When the indictments were brought in
10 the United States District Court, Judge
Munger presiding, and were placed on file.
The court merely accepted the report of
the grand jury, making no remarks on its
contents.
The indictment against Senator Dietrich
charges that he accepted money and prop
erty in consideration of his recommending
Fisher for appointment as postmaster at
Hastings. That against Postmaster Fisher
charges with making an agreement with
Senator Dietrich by which the former was
to pay 81, 800 for securing to Fisher the
appointment
The last witness called before the grand
jury was William Dutton, a hardware
merchant of Hastings, who gave his testi