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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
SHOCK TO CHAS. CONNER
CORPSE HE WAS CALLED UPON TO
CARRY WAS THAT OF HIS SON.
Accident That Resulted I'm Otto Con-
ner's Death Took Place on the Big
Four Near Lafayette.

When Charles Conner. OF Indianapolis. e
veteran baggageman on the Big Four rail-
way. arrived at Colfax yesterday morning
on north-bound passenger train No. 9. he
received a message telling him that the
train would stop at Rex, a small station
ten miles south of Lafayette. TO take on
the corpse of a railway employee who had
met death there a few hours before. Not
until he had stepped from the baggage
coach TO assist in lifting the body into the
car did the aged baggageman learn that il
was his sons corpse he had been ordered
TO care for. Greatly shocked by the dis
covery, Conner carefully laid the remains
OF his boy in the coach. and upon the
trains arrival in Lafayette accompanied
them TO an undertaker's room.
The accident in which Otto Conner. of
this city. lost his life occurred early yes
terday at the north end of the long switch
at Rex. Conner was head brakeman on
train No. 90. a fast freight which left
Lafayette southbound at All o'clock yes
'terday morning. Conductor George Smith.
who was in charge of the train. learned
Just before the Rex station was reached
that north bound extra had broken down
on the main track a mile ahead. making
IL necessary for him TO sfde-track his train
until the other had repaired the damage
and proceeded on its "trip. He sent head
brakeman Conner ahead to throw the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
, CENTRAL LABOR's PROTEST.
Organization Asks Commercial Bodies
and Citizens to Act.

The Central Labor Union, at its meeting
last night. discussed the crisis in the af-
fairs of the Consumers Gas Trust Com
pany. The following resolutions. protesting
against efforts to wind up the affairs of the
company and calling on the Commercial
Club. Board Of Trade and citizens generally
to enter an emphatic protest. were adopted:
Whereas. The Central Labor Union was
the first organized body of citizens of this
city to indorse the project and give active
and aggressive assistance in the formation
OF the Consumers Cast Trust; and,
Whereas, Recent developments Indicate
that there has been a deliberate and we'll
planned effort on the part of private inter-
ests to divert this institution from its orig
inal purpose OF furnishing gas TO consum-
ers at cost; and,
Whereas, The original stockholders have
been practically paid the full amount of
their investment, with interest according
to agreement. making it possible to fulfill
the purpose OF the enterprise; therefore
be It
enters an emphatic and earnest protest
against all efforts to transfer the Con-
sumers' Gas Trust to individual or cor
poration control under the manifestly alb
surd and illegal assumption that natural
gas being practically exhausted the con-
Germ can be wound up and sold; that we
ask the Commercial Club. the Board of
Trade and citizens generally to join with
us in this protest; and that the board of
trustees of the Consumers Gas Trust who
held all stock in trust for the people. be
and are hereby respectfully petitioned to
elect board Of directors at its meeting on
Nov. that will be in full sympathy with
the purposes of this institution. as outlined
in articles OF Incorporation, to the end that
when natural gas is exhausted artificial
gas can be manufactured and distributed
to the public at the lowest possible price
Resolved further. That this matter be
referred to the legislative committee and
the executive board with instructions to
investigate the situation, and take such
steps as in their judgment will be necessary
to promote the purpose of these resolu-
tons; that they also call upon the city
authorities and ask their assistance and
with the further purpose of ascertaining
II present conditions offer any hope of Sc
curing the transfer of the property of the
Consumers Gas Trust to the city OF In
dianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
JAILS IN BAD CONDITION
STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES RE-
CEIvEs QUARTERLY REPORTS.
Room for Improvement I'm Many Poor
AsyIums-Model Institution In
Vigo County.

The Board of State Charities began it's
quarterly meeting at the Statehouse last
night In the afternoon there were COM
mttee meetings. The board received re-
ports from members who have visited State
institutions during the last quarter. Some
bad conditions were reported in some Of
the poor asylums. The institutions In the
counties Of De Kalb, st. Joseph. Benton,
Perry and Clark were reported as in
bad condition. There was complaint that
they are not kept clean and that the sani-
tary conditions are defective and also that
there is not a proper separation Of the
sexes.
Some of the jails were also reported in
bad condition. The jails in Clark, Floyd
and Bartholomew counties were reported on
unfavorably. There are appropriations for
counties. A report was made to the board
to the effect that the plans for the new Jail
in Lawrence county have been completed
and examined by a committee from the
board and certain changes suggested.
The new home for dependent children In
vigo county is completed and occupied and
In the eyes Of the board IL lie in many re-
spects model institution. New poor
asylums in Fountain and Wayne counties
are nearly completed and appropriations
have been made for a new asylum in Parke
county. New boards OF children's guardians
and new boards OF charities have been ap-
pointed in several counties and there seems
to be a general awakening of interest in
boards. The Board of State Charities is
much pleased with the general observance
Of prison Sunday" as larger number OF
ministers observed the day this year than
ever before.
The board will hold another session to-
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quested to cut 1t out. sign and mail to
!. Potts.
Illuminating purposes, and other articles OF
commerce. and the sale OF the product TO
its patrons; to these ends, to take. hold,
convey and mortgage real estate by fee
simple or lesser title; and to own. operate
or pipe and appliances as the carrying out
of. the objects above mentioned may re-
Quire.
The second paragraph is as follows:
received, by dividend or otherwise. upon
said certificate, an amount equal to his
subscription. with interest at the rate of
per cent per annum thereon, and after
payment OF all Indebtedness OF said COM
pany. that it shall be the duty OF the direc-
tors of said company to reduce the price
Of gas so that the same shall thereafter
be supplied TO consumers at cost"
RICH OIL PROPERTIES.
II Is pointed out that the activities of the
company as contemplated by it's founders
and given in the articles are not limited to
the production Of natural gas.
There is no more reason for the Consum-
ers' Gas Trust Company going to pieces.
it Is believed. than there would be for a
prosperous wholesale house with an abund-
ance of valuable assets and comparatively
limited debt. 1t is known that the leases
Of the Consumers Gas Trust Company ex-
tend far into the richest oil fields of the
State. These leases have never been de-
veloped, no wells have been sunk, no action
taken to raise the obligations by outputs
Of petroleum, as might easily have been
done, and as there is every authority for
doing. Competent authorities say that a
half dozen good wells would easily pay the
debts of the company and put it in the posi-
ton FOR such improvements as would be
necessary for the manufacture of artificial
gas. Drilling for oil and the sale of the
product is expressly authorized by the
articles of association. II is charged that
the members of the pool are ''bottling up
these oil leases for the purpose of enjoying
the profits after the Consumers Gas Trust
Company shall have been dissolved by re-
ceivers action.
The attempt of the Eureka Investment
Company to manipulate the company for
the benefit OF the pool will be determinedly
fought by men who assisted in the forma-
ton OF the trust for the people, and who
have an accurate knowledge of it's af-
fairs. The trustees will be put into pos
session OF ample information. 1t is hoped
that at the meeting Nov. 3 new board
will be created which will have the interest
OF the consumers in mind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
FIRE LOOKED SERIOUS.


What threatened to be a serious fire, had
II not been for the prompt action OF the
fire department. occurred last night shortly
before o'clock in the one-story frame
building at 1907 South East street, occupied
by the dry goods firm of Ruth & Kuerst
AT the time the alarm was sent in the
flames had gained considerable headway
and for awhile IL appeared that the whole
building would be destroyed and there was
danger OF the flames spreading to the ad-
Joining buildings After a fierce fight the
IRE department had the flames under con-
troll and by $50 had extinguished the fire
altogether.
The cause Of the fire is unknown. but ii
Is supposed that the clerk OF the store in
locking up for the night. lighted a gas Jet
and threw the match among some iniiam-
mable goods. The loss sustained by the
company will amount to about 500. Their
total stock is estimated at $4,000
Captain Neumann and his salvage corps
were on hand and succeeded In rescuing
good part OF the stock.
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switch. Conner evidently did not throw
the lever completely over or else the
mechanism failed to work. When the en-
CINE, going at a good speed. struck the
switch, II swerved and toppled over, car
rying the tender and a car with It, Con-
ner stood beside the target and the tender
rolled over upon him. Engineer Caw-
thorne. of indianapolis. jumped and saved
his life and his fireman also escaped death
by leaping from the cab. The locomotive
turned bottom side UP in ditch and Con-
ner was smothered by the coal in the
tender. He dead when taken out from
the mass OF fuel, but there were no bones
broken nor was his body disigured
After preparing the remains for burial
they were shipped to this city. They were
taken TO the home of the father at 932
Huron street, and the funeral will take
place tomorrow. Conner was thirty-six
years old and leaves a widow and two
children. He had worked for the Big Four
only ten months. having previously been
employed as clerk in indianapolis tea
house.
The accident blocked the main track of
the Big Four for two hours.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
KEPT ON THE RUN.
Labor Ccmmissioner Mccormack Set
ties Labor Difficulties.

Labor Commissioner Mccormack was at
his desk In the Statehouse yesterday. He
has been in his office rather irreguIarly of
late on account OF labor troubles in different
parts or the State. chief among which was
the Jacksonville strike, which is now set
tied. The commissioners services were de-
sired at Petersburg last week. but he was
unable to go there at the time he was need
ed An organizer for the American Fedora
ZION OF Labor was sent for and settled mat
tiers quickly. The trouble over some
union men working on building where non
union men were employed. The contractor
was paying union prices, but was trying 70
hasten the work and was taking all the men
he could get A local lodge OF the Fedora
ton kicked up a muss and tried 10 get the
union men 70 quit work. The nearest organ
tzer. who happened 10 be a man Of sound
Judgment. put veto on the unions demand
and told the union men TO continue on the
work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
capitaI stock Increa.ed.

Articles filed with the secretary OF state
yesterday showed an increase in the cap
ital stock OF the Southern Traction Com
pany OF Indiana from $4,000 10 $1,000 The
company Is organized TO connect certain
cities OF southern Indiana by electric line.
Among the towns mentioned are Madison
and Hanover In Jefferson county: Lamb
and other towns I'm Switzerland county;
Vernon and North Vernon in Jennings
county; Columbus. Rising Sun. Aurora.
Lexington and Washington.
The Meridian oil and Gas Company. OF
Indianapolis. was incorporated with $1,000
capital stock. The company proposes to
drfil for oil and gas in different Indiana
counties. The directors are Irving :. Cor
con. John $. Lazarus. Alonzo i. Hendrick-
son. Dewitt 9. Griffith and Allan w Con-
6uit-.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27

Some time ago Governor Durbin appoint
ed fifteen men living in cities along the
Ohio river delegates TO the convention
of the Interstate Mississippi River I'm
provement and Levee Association which
convenes at New Orleans to-day. l. H
Odell, OF Evansville, is the only one who
sent a letter of acceptance He will at
r. S. Taylor. Of Fort Wayne, will attend
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
APPEAL TO TRUSTEES
TO SAVE GAS TRUST
Board Will Be Asked to Elect Directors to Act in
Interest of ConsumerS-ArtfCial Gas Should
Be Furnished at Low Rates

Hug II Ham. J. Henri A.
md c. he Gas
GENTLEMEN:
Believing organized for the public
of Indianapolis
Bile and believing that stock placed hands sacred
the
therefore
said WILL
possible
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27

Clara KisseIPs Dress Caught Fire
from Pile OF Leaves.
Clara Kissell. who was horribly burned
at her home, three miles east OF the city.
last Saturday. is in a critical condition as
a result OF her misfortune. and her death
is expected She is but fifteen years old.
and is one Of the most popular girls in her
neighborhood. The girls clothes were set
on fire by a pile of leaves, which was
burning in the yard and before her dress
could be torn from her she was frightfully
burned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27

and deliver an address. He Is a member o.
the Mississippi River Commission.
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Tt out sign and mail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27

AIuminium and Brass Castings.
Pioneer Brass Works.
4ls-&24 8. Penn ST.
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Capital Razor and Supplies.
J. z. BoDINE & CO.. 81 E. Ohio st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27

Columbian Relief Fund. Stevenson Bldg. In
annapolis Sick and Accident Ins. Agents wanted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27

CoBURN COAL co. sells only the best coal
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
book of the RoyaI Blue.

The March number Book OF tho
Royal Blue, published BY The Pas
senger Department Of the Baltimore
Il Ohio Railroad. is ID the nature OF
special number OF particular ia
terest to Odd Fellows, Elks and
members OF the North Eastern
Saengerbund, who will hold conven-
tiens at Baltimore during the coming
summer.
The number abounds IN beautiful
Illustrations of the city of Baltimore,
with short introduction to its
attractive features Much valuable
information is given concerning each
OF the three organizations. whose
combined membership is now over
a million and half. The demand
for copies therefore i'll rs great
and, as the edition is limited. r..
quests for copies should be made
early. Single copies may be had for
five cents each. on application to
ID. b, Martin. Manager Passenger
Traffic, altimore and Ohio Rail-
road, Baltimore. The annual sub
seription To the magazine is but fifty
cents, anf each number issued
monthly, contains some special
article OF interest.
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FRANCESCA DA RININI
Free list positively suspended
during this engagement.


For the laughing hit of the com
ing theatrical season, don't miss
IAN American Hustler" at Swishers
Theatre April 1st headed by the
man you all know, George f. Hall.
San American Hustler" the new
farcical comedy selected by George
f. Hall for his fourth annual star
ring tour, has proven the biggest
success That the popular comedian
has ever had. The play is built on
farcical lines, and at the same time
there is a consistent well defined
plot to hold the interest throughout
Mr. Hall will DE surrounded by a
first class company in every respect,
and the specialties will all be new
and up to date. At Swishers Theatre
April lst.
One OF the chief attractions in
the thrilling melo. comedy drama
"Man to Man" which comes to
Swishers Theatre for an engagement
March 80 is its Mealth of new, novel
and elaborate scenery. The entire
production is carried Log Lake Inn
in the Adirondachs at sunrise with
view of Schroon Lake in the dis
lance and the Robbers Roost pre-
presumably under the Brooklyn
Bridge are both works of art and
natural in the extreme and it is hard
to say which is entitled to the most
praise.
FREDERICK PAULDING, the eminent
actor and authority on stage matters,
is responsible for the beautiful staging
and manner of acting that +" At Cozy
Corners Is said to reveal. Miss AIDE
Iaide Thurston will be seen in that
play at Swisher's Theatre, Friday
night, April Sd. Shortly after Miss
Thurston sent M. Paulding the man.
uscript of Sat Cozy Corners to study,
he wrote her his opinion of the new
play, Among the things be said was
the following :" am really delight
ed with this play. 1t is so wholesome
and quaint, and its story is Of strong,
sustained interest and treated in an
unconventional wav." 1t is said that
Mr.. PauIding's ideas, and he Is one of
the best OF stage managers. have made
"At Cozy Corners" play that causes
people to talk of it for days after see
ing It,.
At the close Of the present theat
rical season there will be two
Shakespearean revivals of note
Last season Nat Goodwin and
Maxine Elliott made most success
fnl tour in "The Merchant of Ven
ice, This season Ernest Shipman
will present Miss Alberta Gallatin
in "As You Like tt and Liehler &
Company will make grand revival
of Romeo and Juliet?" Manager
Swisher is going to endeavor to
secure one of these attractions to
visit Morgantown.
HoT soda Is deliciousas it is served
at The Acme.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
Buying Mere Coal Land.

James Kirk, one Of the prosperous
farmers Of Valley district. sold his
farm 70 Senator Eikins. The price
paid was $50 per acre for the SUR
face and S25 for the coal. his farm
lays back Of Masontown, and il %
the proposed line of the NJ & X. r.
r. and will likely be the site Of
large mining plant. We also un-
derstand that Daniel Kirk has sold his
farm to Mr.. Elkins and that the con-
sideration was $40 per acre for the sur
face. These two farms are both good
properties and are excellent locations
for building purposes. Kingweod
Journal.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
Plumbing and Gas Fitting.

When people have plumbing cone
they should have the best the best
workmen and the best material. IL
is dangerous to life and health If not
done in the best manner. We employ
none but the hest men and most skill
full mechanics. We use nothing hut
the very best material. We buy our
goods for cash and get the discount, so
We can save you money in doing your
work. We carry full line o. every
thing used In frst-class plumbing
establishment. Call and look at our
gas and omhination fixtures.
SMITH & WmT,
MADEIRA Block.
Chestnut Street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
SIGNED WITH UNION.
GIass Manufacturers said to have Sign
ed agreement With Il. 4. 300.

A special from Marion, Indiana,
states that the American Window
Glass company has signed a wage
agreement with L. A. 900 for next
year. This removes the danger of
machines ,upplanting the men at
least for another year. It Is stated
that The talk of installing machines
was a fuse To get other factories I'd
close. They are expected 10 shut down
April IA instead OF July LIST. IL may
be that the special is SOME more hat
air and that the announcement that
the machines were success is the
frozen truth
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
when You Build, Make No Mistake.

You will II YOU don't go and Sc
Middleton. the contractor, before let
ting your masan work.
Dir. Middleton Is a general cantrac-
tor In All branches Of masonry, aud be
would be pleased 10 furnish estimates
on all kiuds Of trick and stone work,
all kinds Of plastering, concrete. cellar
walls, cement sidewalks, and all SINH
lar work.
You can lind him at AT Front
street, or pg Peoples phone, ar 2. O.
Box 4o4. tf
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
Uncle sam wants some more Help In
the PostofIiee-- Examination to be
Held NAY 2.

Notice OF civil service examina-
tion to be held on May End has been
given BY the local postmaster. This
examination will be for applicants
for positions as clerks and carriers.
Two clerks are to be appointed inn
mediately. Cox aud Taylor who are
serving now have merely been given
temporary appointments and there is
NJ sa6-earrier although one is needed
badly. There are no names on the
eligible lists at present. Full infer,
nation will he given those who desire
it by application at The post Office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
See Low. w. Morgan

for Painting, Papsr Hanging. Grain
Ing and Sign Work. All work done
promptly and at reasonable prices.
No strike at his shop to delay work,
and it is not controlled by Master Pain
ters' Association. Give him call
and ask for prices. 244 Walnut ST.
Cor Spruce.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24

If You are going TO hnv carpet
or room rug see posten's line
ASK Mr. Heenan to snow you Ga
Acme's large stock OF books and BIZ
bles.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
Witness las Poor Memory,

Il will read it and see if it will re.
fresh your recollection. AS | looked
into your beautiful eyes last night |
feared there was some trouble hid
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
BALTIMORE II OHIO RAILROAD.
One-way Colonist Rates to the
West.

Tickets ON sale daily uuttl April
10Th, 1908. inclusive, At all ticket
offices OF the Baltimore It Ohio r r.
to points inArzonat alifofnla. Idaho
Colorado, Mexico. Montana. Nevada,
New Mexico. Oregon, South Dakota,
Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
and British Columbia, al greatly
reduced rates.
For fail Information call at Ticket
Offices Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Clyde +. Jacobs. will be glad TO
show YOU his line OF shoes. The
Jim for $3.50
ALL magazines at the Acme.
Is SPRING really blufling?
AN elegant line Of ladies silk coats
at Htrschmans.
Go To CLYDE f. Jacobs for the
Emery shirts and Arrow brand col
lars.
NICE, fresh eggs at fifteen cents a
dozen at H. L. Smiths meat market,
corner Front aud Peasants street.
Not more than five dozen may be
bought by any one person at this rate.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
NRAY YOU WAuY IND WHERE 70 CIT IT
Watch Regular Changes in These Advertisements.

THE DELICAFESsEN itself table. CITY
The cuisine and the charges will The former
offer Special rates for families and students CATERING
CO. Price Building Long Distance phone l3 Peoples phone pa