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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15
Lung Penetrated by Hay Fork.

Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, July H.-Joseph Jour-
nay, prominent farmer living east of this
city, was badly hurt to-day while moving
hay on the farm of w. III. Harkins east of
this city. A hayfork fell, striking him in
the left side and penetrating to the lung
He lies at his home in serious condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15
FACE BADLY SCALDED.
Ella Puterbaugh Slipped and Fell
While Carrying Boiling Water.

Special to the India annapolis Journal.
WINDFALL, Ind, July 4.-Miss Ella
Puterbaugh, the fifteen-year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Puterbaugh, residing
three miles southeast of this city, was very
seriously if not fatally burned at the home
Of her parents last night Miss Puter-
baugh was carrying a pail of hot water,
when she slipped and fell, the contents Of
the pail falling on her face and head. The
skin was burned from her face and her
eyes swollen shut.
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Granted $1.6O a Day.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
JONESBORO, Ind., July 1.-THE force Of
men employed by the Union Traction Com
pany in the gravel pit who went on strike
last Friday returned to work, after securing
their demands of SLIGO day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15

Bloomington High School. has been elected
10 the faculty Of the Michigan Military
Academy, located at Orchard Lake, Mich.
English and athletics His home is in
Chesterton, Ind, and last year he received
his masters degree from Indiana Univer-
cit
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factory just one-half. Work was COM
menced to-day, that IL may be completed
by the opening OF the next IRE. Sept. J.
The company was unable TO take care of all
its orders last fire. A large tank for the
storage of OIL which is to be used largely
for fuel, will also be erected, and new
switching facilities added.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15

NORTH GROSVENORDALE Conn, July
Thames Elliott. fifty-five years old, pres
ident of the Thompson Bank I'm this town
was struck by lightning and instantly
killed late this afternoon. His daughter
was temporarily stunned by the same
stroke Of lightning which killed her father
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15
STRIKE INSURANCE.
Manufacturers Company Establishes
an Underwriting Bureau.

LOUISVILLE. KY, July 1.-THE strike
Insurance company. growing out of the dis
cussions at the recent meeting OF the Man
ufacturers' Association i'm New Orleans, is
now a fact, having been put a perIna-
nent footing by the establishment of an
underwriting bureau here. Mr.. w c.
Nones. president OF the Kentucky Wagon
Works. of this city, has been named attor-
ney and general manager,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15
Texas Oil Low in Price.

BEAUMONT Tex. July 14.-Beaumont
crude oil, which sold at 50 cents one month
ago to-day was quoted at AZ cents The
Sour lake products brought % cents. One
month ago II was worth 60 cents
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slight Wreck on wabash.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PERU. Ind, July 14-In a collision on the
Wabash road at Tolleston, thirty miles
east of Chicago tonight the engineer and
fireman were injured. None of the passen-
gers was hurt.
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Indiana Notes.

WABASH.-The City Council to which a
petition signed by all the members of the
IRE department except four was sent ask
ing the removal of William A Williams
the fire chief. for the good OF the service
at its meeting Monday night sustained
Williams. Instead OK settling the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15

Special to the Indianapoli Journal
vINCENNES. Ind, July 14.-walter Wei
ty, aged thirty-six. fell 10 feet TO the bot
tom of the Knox coal mine tonight and
died instantly.
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PLYMOUTH, Mass. July 1.-THE Meth
odist Hymnal Commission. which has been
In session here for a week past. concluded
its meeting to-day and adjourned TO meet
in Washington In December IL selected
a number OF hymns previously proposed.
but its work is not yet completed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-15

TRENTON. y. j.. July 1.-THE Eastern
Glass and Manufacturing Company. capital
sf,<uJey9. was Incorporated here to-day TO
manufacture glass The incorporators are
Louis IL. Daily. Warren -. Akers and X.
X McI>aren. all Of Jersey City.
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Bar. Their. r. n. Wind Weather. Pre-.
Ia m. .30:02 81 81 invest. Clear. 600
7p. m. $500 "a 40 invest. Pt.cldy 600
Maximum temperature, 20; minimum tenn
perature. SO.
Comparative statement of mean tempera-
ture and total precipitation July IA:
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SNEEzED TOO VIOLENTLY.
Fractured n Rib "a Left Side While
Sitting on HIS Porch.

LOUISVILLE, July 1.-while sitting on
his porch tonight Pugh b. Stultz. a car
penter. sneezed so violently that he frac-
tured a rib I'm his left side
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Mr.. CastIeman Henored.

specia; TO the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON. Ind. July AT. II.
Castleman. instructor in ENGLISH In the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
Departures To-day.


Captain W. ]. Montague a well-known river
man. who for several years with the Gov
ernment feet in operations between st. Louis and
Cairo is living at Wills Point. Tex. Captain
paper from him yesterday. describing fatboatinS
many years ago on the Texas rivers.
The Columbia arrived yesterday from Chester
and st. Marys. She was the only boat departing
for the lower river yesterday. and took out full
cargo.
George Woodward. formerly captain OF the
Rees Lee. running between Memphis and Gin
Cairo and ST. Louis.
The Stacker Lee arrived last night from
Memphis with a good trip and will depart this
afternoon on the return. Every stateroom has
been engaged.
Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor OF St Louis
were among the passengers on the Columbia yes
terday.
Captain Sims teIegraphs that the Lotus Sims
Will be in this morning from Memphis and will
noon.
Captain Chadwick and Tony Berback returned
yesterday from Sioux City. Ia, where they took
the excursion steamer Lora.
Captain Oscar Barrett of the Barrett Line
accompanied by Mrs. Barrett. arrived Yesterday
from Cincinnati. and are registered at the South
ern Hotel
Captain Connors. agent Of the Lee Line, has
the company's wharfboat open for teams direct
from the streets.
Marcus. A. Gould Of Shell Lake Wis. 10 an
-Harbor Commissioner Whyte took Marty
OF friends for an inspection trip through the
flooded districts, on the harbor boat Mark Twain.
Harry Matson has resigned as pilot of the
Cape Girardenu. His place was taken by Captain
George Keith
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
COOLEST SECOND WEEK
OF JUNE ON RECORD.
Growth of Vegetation in Nearly All
Districts East of Rocky Mountains
Retarded by Unsensunahle
Weather.

Washington. June 1.-THE Weather Bu-
reau weekly crop bulletin is as follows:
The week ending June 10 was abnormaIy cool
In nearly all districts east Of the Rocky Noun
tains. the minimum temperature from the 10Th
to the 18th throughout the central valleys and
southern states being the lowest of record for
the second week OF June and heavy frusts were
OF general occurrence In the Upper Missouri Val
ley. Light frcsts were general as fax south as
Tennessee Under these conditions the growth
OF vegetation has been slow. but with a very
general absence of rain. OF light local showers in
the central valleys, much needed cultivation has
Generally favorable conditions pre.alied on the
Pacific Coast, except during the early part OF
the week in Washington. where drying :orther-
ly winds proved injurious in some sections. The
tons OF oregon and Washington, ard in Idaho
and Northern Nevada.
corn in the central valleys have been vigorously
pushed considerable planting remains unfinished
n,d me ~ ,,ae r: IT, soIn Is unusaa.iy ate
temperatures OF the past week.
Winter-wheat harvest is in progress Ear
north as the southern portions Of Kansas. Mis-
souri,. Illinois. Indiana and Virginia. While an
improvement In the condition of this crop is in
northern portion OF the Middle Atlantic States, 1t
has suffered deterioration over "A large part OF
increasing rust.
In California the crop is maturing rapidly. and
harvest is in progress in the southern portion,
with heavy yields. In oregon ana Washington
winter wheat IS heading short. but with good
hot. driving winds in Washington during the LAT,
ter part of the week. but escaped with slight in
Jury.
hut needs rain in portions Of the Dakotas. over
the southern portion Of the spring wheat region,
the condition OF the crop is very promising and
a marked improvcmsnt is shown in oregon but
In Washington it has experienced trying condi-
Oats have made favorable advancement in the
Lower Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys.
but need rain in the Dakotas.
Cotton continues very backward having made
slow growth under abnormally low temperatures.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

ss s ST a RS sacks eg v OF ssoS
vicksburg, Miss. June 1s.The gauge to-niEh,
Hallette cleared for Yazoo River with good trips.
Belle OF hs Bends ad is due a from 5T1
| Paducah. Ky. June 16-The gauge reads this
evening at 6 p, m. 3. Weather clear and cool
FOR cairo afro The John 5. Hopkins to EvansTiiie
on time The Hook cleared to-day for the Cum
Bghs from Memphis to The up Clyde will
clear Wednesday for the Tennessee RiTer me me
inverness arrived from the Cumberland River
Upper good on the wharf
Chester H.. June 16.-Gause aI.5. 4 fall OF
foot. Weather , clear ana warm The h sta Sp
! Lee passed up at $50 a. m The Lotus Sims IS
F., due from Memphis.
showing an fall Of 4 during the uf last q hours
Mea,hsf fair and YARN The Lotus Sims q passed sss
Fowler y was in and gu, on time The Government
boat Patrol arrived from the Upper MISSISSIPPI
natl no p Pine S She win depart depart for Memphis
PittsburE. June 1s-River rs feet. failing.
Wheeling June 1s-RIver . feet inches. rising
slowly Clear.
Cincinnati. o.. June 1s.-River Ills feet. fall
Louisville. Ky. June 1s.-River falling: in ca
nal, 6 feet 5 inches on fails. ! feet inches be-
Evansville. Ind. June 1s.-Rver ls5 feet fall
| ing. Gear. warm. Beaver up
Grand Tower III :, June 1dms5aeber x Lee no at
feet and falling Weather clear and warm.
| burlington. la. June ls-River is 10 feet ,iiis
| az inches Weather clear and warmer. The ]. $.
! up The Elo,se and Helen Blair in and out.
III 5ane WesiSs e rsaa and f fT
Young in and out.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

M-IOR JOHN BARLOW.
yesterday
whom live at the Fountain avenue address.
They are Miss ElnOra Harl Wv. Austin ~
Harlow and luan b. Harlow. Jr. His wife
died year ago last Match.
Major Harlow was born at Sacketts Har-
Dor. jefferson County. y. Y. in April. lSti-
When 10 years old he came to Central Hi
nois with his parents. In April. ISL, he
enlisted in Company + Of the Eighth Illinois
Volunteers for three months service.
He re-enlisted at the expiration Of the
time in the Forty-seventh Illinois Nolun,
teers and served with that regiment until
He was n The battles Of Island No 10,
Corinth, Vicksburg. served with General A.
J. Smith and the sixteenth Army Corps In
the Red River campaign, WIS present at
the fall Of Nashville and was in the Mobile
campaign OF 1860.
He was commissioned Lieutenant in 1854
and brevetted Captain in 1865 for gallant
service on the field. He was mustered out
in February. 1876.
He entered the postal service In the same
year as Il clerk on the Chicago and Cen
tralia Railroad Post Office, and two years
later was promoted to head clerk and
transferred TO the St. Louis and Chicago di-
vision.
In 1870 he was appointed to assist in the
establishment of a double daily postal serv-
ice between Buffalo, New York and Chica-
60. Afterwards he was made chief head
clerk and assigned TO duty al this place. the
VISION with headquarters at st. Louis. He
was appointed Superintendent of Mails in
1873. and was the first person to hold the
newly created position.
In January, 1890, he was appointed and
commissioned Postmaster of st. Louis by
President Harrison. He held the position
until n change in the administration, when
he retired for a time to private life.
In 1885 q vacancy of Republican member
existed on the Board of the United States
CIvil-Servtce Commission and Major Har-
Low ,t.Nrl, IL
!dent Cleveland. He resigned in November,
1891, because of Ill health
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
SENIORS GIVE PROMENADE.
Washington University Graduates
Entertain at a Dance.

The senior class of Washington University
gave its first annual promenade last night
at the Washington University Club, Ewing
avenue and Locust street.
1t was an informal affair and was large
ly attended. Dancing started shortly after 9
o'clock and continued until the programme
of sixteen numbers was completed.
The hall was decorated, as> the event
marked the last social event Of the scholas-
tic period.
Among the young lady attendants were
many of the graduates of the different in
stitutes and seminaries OF St Louis.
The affair was under the direction of n
special committee. consisting of +. ?. He'll
muth. Newman Samuels, W. Z. kenney
Chaperons for the evening were: Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Chaplin. Professor and Mrs.
Otto Heller Professor and Mrs. Z. IL.
Keiser, Professor and Mrs F. e. Nipher,
Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. S. Snow Professor and Mrs. J. l.. Van
Ornum and Professor and Mrs c. NJ. Wood
ward.
Among those who attended were: Misses
Lolita klemm, Miriam Coste. Bessie Prince.
Florence STREET, Jane Skinker. Grace Heron
and Mary Leiscet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
MISSOURI CROP REPORT.
Cold Weather Has Greatly Retarded
Growth of Corn.


Columbia. Mo. June 1.-THE United
States Department of Agriculture climate
and crop bulletin of the Weather Bureau
Missouri section. was issued to-day as fol-
lows:
The weather during the past week has been
srouna IN a few iocaIite on the Iai on 10y Low
but there has been a good percentage OF sunshine
the sth. but the rainfall was less than one-haIt
inch, except in a few localities in the CEN
half TO one and one-haf inches were recorded
The low temperature has been unfavoIa bic for
the srowth Of yeGetation. and some corn is look
aSled farmers to resume work in the fields and
OF corn has been rushed and the fields are being
rapidly put in good e9Tiition Much of the crop
work Breaking and planting have also been in
progress in these sections. where that work had
been done. The repanting OF overI!owed lands
enough TO work, but some low lands viii no,
dry out in time for corn TO be replanted. Plow-
those southwestern counties where that work
has been SO greatly delayed, but there is much
Cotton in the southeastern counties has been
retarded by the low 'smpsratpre and much Of
been checked by the cool weather.
OF the northern sections and improvement
is noted in few, Of the central and southern
it is being injured to a greater or less extent by
scab in some localities
Harvest Is in progress in the extreme
southern counties. some rye has also been cut
Oats being damaged by rust and insects in
a few counties. have turned yellow as a
result os the recent wet weather. and in lecali-
ties they are beading quite short but the bulk o,
the crop continues in a promising condition
They are now heading in the northern counties
Flax is blooming IN the southwestern counties
and in portions of Bates County TIE crop is poor
and weedy.
Use more than an average yield ard pastures are
excellent. Some clover has been cut and secured
in good condition. Potatoes generally promise
well and new potatoes are on the market. Gar
dens are making fair progress. but need warmer
weather Apples are still dropping to some exten;
in localities and there is some complaint that
they are knotty. RasrberTics are ripeninr and
b.ackterries premise heavy crop The Mis-
sissirpi River is OVERLOOKING the iowlands
in the southeastern portion OF the State and
much wheat corn and cotton Will be de.,.oled
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
WATER FROM THE SPRINGS.
Blair Will Explain Plan for New
system.

The Committee on Water Department of
the Board OF Public improvements will hear
arguments Friday morning for the plan OF
securing the water supply for St. Louis
from Meramec Springs.
Water Commissioner Adkins said yester-
day that he thought the matter could be
laid before the board at its session Friday
noon.
This is the plan which was laid before
the board two weeks ago by James l.. Blair
in the interest of Eastern capitalists.
At that time MIR. Blair declined to give
out the specifications embodied in the plans,
but this will doubtless he done at the meet
ing of the committee Friday morning.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
MAJOR JOHN s. HARLOW DIED
AFTER Two WEEKS ILLNESS.
Former Postmaster of ST. Louis and
Veteran of Civil War Succumbed
to Paruiytic stroke.

Major John B. Harlow. formerly Postmas-
ter of St. Louis and veteran of the Civil
War. died yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at his home No. 1901 Fountain avenue,
after an illness of two weeks.
His death was due to n stroke of Paraly-
sis which ne suffered Sunday afternoon.
This stroke was the second, the first occur
ring while he was in Washington, u. c.. in
March 1901. serving on the -! Service
Commission.
The funeral will take place from the home
tomorrow and the burial will be In Belle
fontaine Cemetery. Further than that, the
arrangements have not been perfected.
Major Harlow leaves three children. al! OF
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI DINNER.
Graduating Class Entertained at
Dclmar Garden.

The annual reunion and dinner OF the
Alumni Association OF the st. Louis Law
School took place last night at Dclmar
Garden. The guests were the members OF
the class of 1903.
P. Taylor Bryan. president of the as
ISOLATION. was POSTMASTER. Toasts were
responded to by Franklin Miller. president
of the class of 1905; Judge A w. Keysor of
the faculty. and Luther Smith of the
alumni.
The thirty-seven members of the gradual
ing class were elected to membership in the
association. The class will be gradua ed
Thursday morning at 1890 O'Clock at the
0deon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
WILL ATTEND CONVENTION.
, Adkins to Carry Invitation From
Worlds Fair.

Water Commissioner Adkins Will depart
Sunday night for Detroit to attend the
twenty-second annual convention of the
American Waterworks Association. which
will be IN session at the Cadillac Hotel June
% 10 26.
He will carry an invitation from Mayor
Wells, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Company and the Business Mems League
for the association to hold its convention
next year in st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
Found Dead in Well.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Mexico. Mo-, June 16.-J. c. Yeager in
charge of the Chicago and Alton pumping
station east of this city, was d.owned in
the lake wei. at the pumpins-house to-day.
1t is supposed that he was overcome by
the fumes of gasoline while N the we'll and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
BY Telegraph.

Memphis. Tenn. June 1.-the river here
stands 32.5 feet. a rise Of . In "a hours The
Louis with 4: 20 packages of merchandise for
this place and returned at p, m. with a good
list Of passengers The sun departed Mt 4 n
for Fulton. The Lucille Rowland departed Mt
p m for the Arkansas River with good "trip.
again tomorrow evening for Vicksburg. The
Polar Wave from the lower bends with a tow
OF barges loaded with logs. passed up at p.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
EDWARD II. BOWIE.
Local Forecast Official,


There has been a rapid fall in the rivers in this
district within the last u hours During the mex,
all points. At ST. Louis the river fell I.s fee,
during the last 2. hours to a stage Of 1917 feet
this morning A fall of Is to . feet may be OK
pected during the next "A hours at 81. Louis. ant
the stage will all below the danger line. 80 feet
Thursday,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
SUPERVISORS CAST LOTS.
McCOilum Chosen Chairman After
Two Hundred Ballots.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Xenia. ILL.,, June 1.-THE Board of Su-
pervisors met in Louisville In regular ses-
sion, and, owing to a tie between the DEM
ocratS and Republicans which stand six
To six, the board ballotted 2D0 times for a
chairman without making n choice.
In order to reach an agreement both sides
agreed to cast lots and the lucky candidate
was to be chairman. Robert McCollum.
Democrat, who has served for four terms
az chairman of the board. again was chosen
chairman for the ensuing year
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Low rates via Illinois Central Railroad.
Full information and literature at 3OS North
Broadway.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Harbor gauges yesterday marked @s.I feet, ind,-
eating a fall Of l.6 foot in "A hours.
Business al0n" the river front Is Improving rs
t-,- water recedes.
Weather fair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

fell into the water. j. D. Miller. who re-
covered the body. was dragged cut OF TIE
well unconscious after he had attached a
rope to the body of the dead man. Yeager
leaves a family
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
st. Loui. County Rural Routes.

REPJ SIIC SPECIAI.
Washington, June ls.-Represcntative
Bartholdt to-day saw the Postmaster Cen
eral in regard to the rural routes proposed
for St Louis County. Mr.. BarthoIdt sub
mitted q number of protests against the
discontinuance of several fourth-class Of
fees in this county.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
RIVER NEWS.
Rise and Fall of the Rivers

For - hours ending at a. m:
ST. Louis. Tuesday, June i6. 1908.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Use it in every glass of your drinking
water and you will not be troubled by these
distressing summer diseases.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-25
The New Omaha Short Line.

OF the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way offers two finely equipped trains
daily between the Twin Cities and
Omaha. The Flyer running every
night makes connecticut in Union
Depot, Omaha, for Denver, Salt Lake
City, San Francisco and all points
west. The Day Express is the best
train for Austin, Mason City. Fort
Dodge and Omaha. For further in
formation apply to r. r. Jones, travel
ing agent, Fargo, N. d.