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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-24

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
.MUNCIE, Ind, July 2S.-The meeting of
the Grand Lodge. X. of p. (coloredD, closed
tonight with the election of the following
officers: A. w. Strickland, Indianapolis,
grand chancellor; G.. p. Stewart. Indianapo-
lis, vice chancellor; f. j. Ford, Noblesville.
keeper of records and seal; ]. d. Porter.
Indianapolis, master of exchequer; 7. r.
Fletcher, Shelbyville, preiate; j. Z. Rick
man, Muncie, lecturer; E. d. Harrington,
Evansville. master-at-arms; John Gibbs.
Terre Haute inner guard; 3. H. Corley, In
dianapolis, outer guard; DIR. j. II. Ward,
Indianapolis, medical registrar
Trustees elected were: j. III. Ringold. w.
j. I. Reed, j. Corbin, j. L. Ernest, all OF In
dianapolis. Henry Sweetle and w. III. Por-
tie, of Indianapolis. were elected represent
atives to the Supreme Lodge in st. Louis
next month.
Terre Haute was chosen as the place for
next years Grand Lodge meeting.
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FRANK SHELLH0USE HURT.
Thrown from His Trap i'm Collision
with Another Rig.

Frank Shellhouse, well-known real es-
tate and fire insurance agent, was serious
ly injured last night in a collision and
runaway on West Thirtieth street, near
Senate avenue. Mr.. Shellhouse secured a
trap from the livery stable of John Mann
East Wabash street early in the even
ing with which TO spend the evening driv-
ing.
About ] o'clock this morning the night
man at the livery barn was called up by
telephone and told to call for his trap and
horse, which had been caught at West
Thirtieth street and the canal. The word
also informed him of the accident to Mr.
Shellhouse. The accident was the result OF
a collision with another vehicle, which
caused the trap of Mr.. Shellhouse to pe
turned over and ne was thrown out upon
the curb striking his head on the pave
ment He was picked UP in an uncon-
scious condition and taken TO his home,
los North Alabama street He was badly cut
about the head and several OF the gashes
were sewed up by the doctor who was i'm
mediately summoned.
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was shot at and a window OF his car
broken. A woman passenger was struck by
a stone thrown at Clay-street car. The
disorder had the appearance of preconcert-
ed effort TO prevent people from riding on
the cars.
Rebuked for violating its agreements by
the very unions IL had been trying 10 aid.
and under strong public criticism for al
legged lawless methods, the teamsters'
union of Chicago on Thursday night ADAM
1ohea and nn,S ,ne
Complete and unconditional surrender OF
the teamsters underlies this action, which
appears TO avert all possibility of the gen.
eral labor war in Chicago which Albert
Young president of the Transfers National
Union. declared he would precipitate before
his union could be ITO give up the
fight
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SEWARD MURDER HEARING.
Not Much of Importance Developed
Against the Suspect.

Against the Suspect.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, July 2S.-The first
day of the preliminary hearing of Henry
Seward on the charge of the murder of his
wife closed without the introduction of evil
dence that convinced the justice before
whom 1t was held of the guilt of the de-
PENDANT. The testimony of only three wit
nesses was completed and the case will be
taken up again in the morning. One wit
ness testified that Seward had objected to
his wife going to her fathers to help there
and had said in that connection, eff she
does not quit 1T 1 will bump her.
Another said Seward had told him when
told that the officers had seemingly begun
working on other suspects than himself,
Perhaps | have switched them" The
same witness testified that Seward said,
Just because killed my wife, and then
changed his statement to, Just because
they think killed my wife they are afraid
of me-
DIR. j. NJ. King, coroner. testified that
death was caused by blows from a club or
other blunt instrument and stated that a
hammer could not have done it, in his
opinion.
The justice said he would not hold the
prisoner on the evidence introduced far
The case will be continued Tomorrow.
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Letter to Mr.. Dennis Egan


Dear Sir: You buy your horseshoes and
nails; your grandfather, IL he was black
smith. made 'em. You can't afford to ham,
mer them out by hand. when YOU can buy
as good, or better. perhaps. ready made to
your hand. for little more than the cost of
the iron.
What do you think of painter who goes
on buying his linseed oil and white lead.
and mixing, and tinting by hand, and charg-
ing his time for work that is far better done
than he can do il: done by machinery; done
your horseshoes and nails are made
Mistake isn't 1t?
He is wasting his chance in the world.
There as better stuff TO do business with
than good horseshoes and paint; and no bet
ter work than putting them on. Good horse
shoes well put on: It's the putting EN- on
that makes you a blacksmith: no matter
who makes 'em. 81
Who wants TO so back TO old times. and
make his own horseshoes?
Between us two, that painter don't know
how TO make good paint-he used TO: but
paint has run away from him.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvoE g. co.
p. s. Devoe paint is sold by Lilly & Stall
maker
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WANTED TO LYNCH HIM.
Eegro Murderer Menaced by q Mob,
but Protected by Police.

ST. LOUIS. July 23--A mob made a des-
perate but unsuccessful effort tonight to
lynch John Davis. negro. who had just
shot and killed his wife. The shooting at
tracted two policemen. who hurried into
the house and arrested Davis.
The officers took their prisoner to street.
corner patrol box and had sent call when
u mob of nearly one hundred negroes
rushed upon them. Lynch him. shouted
u negro in the crowd. and the cry was
taken up as the mob surrounded the officers
and prisoner. Davis crouched to the ground
ind begged the officers for protection. The
cescers drew their revolvers and began 10
use them as clubs. knocking several mem
bers of the mob senseless- Additional off,
GERS arrived and the mob was put to rout
AID Davis was taken TO Jail i'm safety.
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AIDED BY WOMEN.
Two Expert Safe Blowers aud Bank
Robbers Escape from Jail.

CHICAGO. July 23-Dennis and Lattinner,
said by the police to be two OF the most
expert safe blowers and bank robbers IN
the country, both of whom live in Chicago.
escaped from Jail at Waukesha, Wis. last
night. through the cleverness of three
women, it is believed The jail delivery
was planned I'm Chicago some time ago and
the local police had full information OF the
plot. The authorities at Waukesha were
notified and later said the women had
started for Wzukesha with the saws and
necessary tools. Despite this the Chicago
women outwitted the sheriff and their es-
cape was executed successfully Escapes
at Jonesboro and Aledo, Ill, are credited
TO the same combination OF crooks.
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to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, July 23.-Govern-
ment bonds of the par value of $4,000 were
burned last night at the home of Misses
Emma and Lizzie Miller on the Corydon
pike, west of this city. They were at
luncheon and a house dog, which was play
ing in the dining room, sprang against the
table and overturned a lighted lamp. The
bonds had been placed behind a picture
hanging on the wall, and after the fire had
been extinguished by the fire department
not vestige of the bonds could be found
stroyed The loss on The house did not ex-
ceed $3.50, and was confined to the room in
which the fire started
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Plant Will Not BE Moved.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind. July 23.-There is con-
siderable feeling here over the attempt of
an indianapolis papers correspondents
stories in regard to the alleged removal of
the Pennsylvania glass works from this city
TO Brazil. The stockholders deny the state
ment. and in the meantime the plant is OPP
Grating most of the time ON double shift
The management has orders booked ahead
that will require the factory to be operated
10 its fullest capacity for several weeks. and
many new orders are being booked daily
There Is no prospect that the Anderson fac
tory will be removed TO Brazil or elsewhere
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WASHINGTON. July 2s.-Forecast for

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Forecsst for
Friday and Saturday:
Indiana-Fair on Friday and Saturday;
light variable winds.
Illnois-Fair on Friday. Saturday in
creasing cloudineSs and warmer in north
east portions; light variable winds, becom-
ing fresh southeast.
Iowa-Fair on Friday. except showers in
northeast portion. Saturday showers and
cooler.
Kentueky-Fair on Friday and probably
on Saturday.
Wisconsin-Fair on Friday. Saturday
showers in north and fair in south portion (;
light variable winds, becoming fresh south
east.
Ohio-Fair on Friday. Saturday increas-
ing cioudiness: light variable winds.
kansas-Fair on Friday. Saturday show
ers and cooler.
North and South Dakota-Showers and
cooler on Friday. Saturday showers
Minnesota-Showers on Friday in west
and south portions. Saturday showers and
cooler; light to fresh southeast winds.
Lower Michigan-Fair on Friday and Sat-
urday, excepting showers in north portion;
variable winds.
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Sick Man struck by an Engine.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, July 2S.-Con-
rad Eberts, a member of the firm of Eberts
Brothers, milers, and one of the most prom
inent business men in the city, had mar
row escape from death at II o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Eberts was taken sick at his
office, and started to walk to his home. A
passenger engine was stapding on the tracks
of the Pennsylvania road, and Mr.. Eberts.
suffering from pain. did not notice that it
began to move just as he stepped Oh the
tracks TO cross. When he did see it, how
ever it was too late, and the engine struck
him and threw him TO the side of the track.
His head and face were badly cut and
bruised and his arm was badly injured. He
was carried to his home, and his physician
thinks he will recover. unless blood poison
ing sets in.
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SHOT AT LOOKING GLASS.
George Moore, COlored, Runs Amuck
on Indiana Avenue.

George Moore. colored. night Waterman
at the Columbia Club. started out to view
the red-light district last night. and wound
up at the police station. charged with draw
ing a deadly weapon.
After consuming a large amount of booze
he landed in Buffers restaurant. at 419 In
diana avenue, where he drew a revolver
and drove all the customers out OF the
place. He finally discharged the weapon.
breaking a looking glass hanging on the
wall. From there ne went 10 the eating re-
sort of Archie Greathouse, on the same
street. and endeavored to tear UP things
generally. When the police were called Pa
trolman Carter arrested him and he spent
the night at the police station
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OIL AGAIN ADVANCES.
Two Cents Added to the Price of In
diana, Making 1t $1.13.

SpeciaI TO the Indianapolis Journal
MONTPELIER, Ind, July 2.-All oils
were advanced to-day, Indiana oil going
up cents which makes it sl.13, and east
ern crude was advanced cents. 1t is
shown by the statement of runs and ship
ments that the storage oil is being drawn
on heavily. No strikes being made in
any part of the field big enough to affect
the market. The wells reported completed
in the Indiana field average only about
twenty barrels a day. The estimate of oil
used daily is about so 900 barrels of Western
oil and $1,000 barrels of Pennsylvania The
market to-day is a follows
Tiona, Sill; Pennsylvania. ass; New
Castle. S1.43; Corning, 1885, North Lima
Sl.lS; South Lima, S1.13; Indiana, $l13;
White House, sl.26; Somerset. 80 cents; Rag
land, CO cents.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind. July ss.-Bills were
circulated to-day sumfnoning all women in
the city to meet at the Circuit Court room
Sunday afternoon for the purpose of for
mulating a common protest against holding
ers, signed by Christian Women's Commit
tee," were scattered around the city calling
all women to "stem the tide of immortality
that results from carnivals." a strong pro-
test will rise from the feminine throat, and
every woman who can find fault with carni-
walls in general is expected to express her
views.
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Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, July 23.-Without pre-
vious announcement the colored Methodists
of Indianapolis, Marion, Muncie and near
by towns flocked into Anderson this morn
ing and took peaceable possession of the
city. Later in the day Mayor ]. L. Forkner,
In one of his happy and characteristic
speeches, assured the visitors that they were
welcome to all they cared for. Bishop Grant
and tire Rev. Coleman, of Indianapolis, re-
sponded. The visitors came with picnic bas-
kets well supplied, and had one of the most
enjoyable times ever had at the fair
grounds. The crowd was estimated at 200
to LOO.
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RICHMOND BOYS ACCUSED
ARRESTED AT EATON, o., FOR THE
ROBBERY OF AN ITALIAN.
One Is Shot by the Town Marshall
Muncie Jail Improyemenfs-Gov-
eminent Bonds burned.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

SreclaI % the Indlanapolls JoufnaI.
RICHMOND, Ind. July 23.-Word reached
this city tonight that an Italian fruit Ven
dor at Eaton, o., sixteen miles east of here,
had been robbed OF $500 in cash that he
had concealed in trunk
Three Richmond boys, Charles Taggart,
Harley Lane and Tom LOTUS, were I'm the
village and though there was no evidence
10 warrant the belief that they were gull
~ of the theft, IL was decided to arrest
them pending an investigation The Eaton
marshal started in pursuit and fired shot
that struck Lane in the right leg, an ugly
though not serious wound being inflicted.
LOTUS surrendered on his own accord, but
the third boy escaped. LOTUS and Lane
claim that they have no knowledge of the
affair and the belief prevails here that
they are innocent of any connection with 1t.
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saloon Robbed of $500.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
MONTPELIER, Ind, July 23.-Burglars
made an $500 haul last night by breaking
into the Office Saloon here and blowing
open the safe. The thieves entered through
a rear window. went to the front window,
where the safe stands drilled the hole and
put in the shot and got out without any
one seeing them. A horse and buggy be-
longing to G. IL. Clancy, hardware mer-
chant. were taken from the barn last night
and IL is supposed the burglars used them
in getting away from town.
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Under agreements signed at Chicago last
night between the Hotel Keepers Associa-
ton and the walters unions 5000 employees
are given 10 per cent. advance in wages
and improved working conditions. The
agreements run until Aug. !. 1905. but are
subject to a revision in the wage scale after
sixty days notice shall have been given by
one of the contracting parties.
An outbreak OF street-car strike disorder
occurred in Richmond. Va, Thursday
night. Two cars were blown up and one
motorman was injured so that he had 10 be
relieved from duty. Auother motorman
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Insurance Company Receiver.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
HAMMOND, Ind, July 23.-Judge Tut
HILL of Michigan City. has appointed
Walter II. Hammond. OF this city, receiver
for the Equitable Insurance Company of
Indiana, but doing business in Chicago
The liabilities are SIS 600 and the assets are
its old charter, formerly used by the Fort
Wayne Insurance Company, which also
went into a receivership.
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NEW ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE.
1t Will Look After Financial Inter.
| ests of WinOna Institute.

ests of WinOna Institute.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WARSAW, Ind, July 23.-H. ]. Heinz, of
Pittsburg. has accepted the craftsmanship
of the endowment committee of the Winona
Agricultural and Technical Institute, which
is now operating a school at Winona lake,
for which the new Mount memorial building
is being erected, and has recently purchased
the old Arsenal property at Indianapolis for
the technical branch of the school
He has appointed the following members
of the committee. and the board of direc-
tors has sanctioned the appointments: Wal
ter NJ. Smith. New York: Maj. "A. p Burch-
field, Pittsburg; the Rev. j. Wilbur Chap
man, New York; j. M. Studebaker, South
Bend; r. s. Holmes, Pittsburg; Alexander
Mcdonald, Cincinnati; A. NJ. Russell, Pitts
burg; Hugh Hanna, Indianapolis; Thomas
Kane. Chicago: John III, Holiday. Indian
apolis; Z. A. K. Hackett, Fort Wayne; H.
P. Townley, Terre Haute; G. w. Brown, In
dianapolis; s. c. Dickey. indianapolis.
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Friends Mission Board.

Special to the Indianapo Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, July 23.-At the ses-
sion Of the Board of Foreign Missions of the
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends held
to-day in this city. reports Of work done in
various fields were presented. The work in
the Mexican mission was reported in detail
by Mrs. Frank Stephens, who, with her
husband, recently returned from that coun-
try after q prolonged stay looking after the
erection of new church and school. All of
the structures at the Friends mission are
i'm good condition and electricity has just
been introduced for illuminating purposes.
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No Mercy for child heater.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 23.-Michael
Kelly, who so brutality maltreated his infant
stepdaughter, will be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law. When the case
was called for trial to-day postponement
was granted the defendant till Saturday.
The humane society has appeared on the
scene and will assist in the prosecution. An
examination of the child's wounds was
made this morning at the instance of the
humane society. Kelly has employed coun-
sci and has appealed to Paducah, KY, rela-
tives to come to his assistance.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILiE, Ind, July 23-John
Tinsley, the negro murderer of Patrolman
Massey. of Evansville. who is In the Re-
fofmatory for safe keeping has so far re-
covered from his attack of pneumonia that
DR.. Sharp. the Reformatory physician has
no doubt that he will recover. The prison.
ers temperature is about normal, and he
is fast gaining strength. If his condition
continues to improve it Will not be long
before he will be able to be taken to Evans
VILE for trial.
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Special to tho Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Ind, July 23.-The Farmers
Bank has taken the place of the defunct
Citizens Bank at Milton, this county. and
the people of that town well the
farmers of that section are giving it their
support. The new institution starts with
a capital of $4,000 and the holders of this
stock are worth in the aggregate a half
million dollars.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART, Ind, July 90. w. Amidon,
a bricklayer, whose wife was smallpox
patient. has demanded $3.50 from the city
as the amount he could have earned at his
trade while quarantined twenty-four days
He alleges that the city is responsible for
this amount because he was deprived of
his liberty through no fault of his own, and
for the good OF others rather than him.
self" The city health department AYERS
il gave him the opportunity to leave quar-
antine provided he cleased himself accord
ing TO the rules, but he declined.
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Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, July 23.-Gaar, Scott
& Co., OF this city. have shipped to the
Philippines the order of the War De-
partment of the United States a rice
threshing outfit for use in experimental
tests TO take place within the next month
or so. Primitive methods ARE still in vogue
in the agricultural districts of the islands
and the government is endeavoring to in
troduce modern implements. believing that
this viii not only facilitate the handling
of products, but will inspire the natives TO
grow larger crops in the future.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VALPARAISO. Ind, July 23-The $4,000
Swigart will contest case. brought 10 this
county from ST. Joseph county on change of
venue. which has been on trial for four
weeks, was given TO the jury this afternoon
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Special TO the indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE. Ind, July 2S.-To-day at a
special meeting the County Council appro-
priated sl.5D for the improvement of the
wouan's department of the Delaware coGn-
ty Jail. The old cell had been condemned
by the County Board of Charities 'as a
disgrace TO the county" Yesterday nine
women were huddied into the one room,
fourteen by fourteen feet.
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Murdered Baby Found.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE. Ind. July 23.-With its head
crushed in two places. tobacco sack stuffed
in the mouth and string tightly drawn
around the neck, the body of an infant that
had been murdered was found in the Marion
Pittenger woods. six miles east of Msncie.
this morning. The body. perfectly nude
was found lying just twelve feet from the
public highway. The child. a boy, had been
killed a few hours after birth. A bloody
basket was lying near the body. There Is
20 clew TO the murderer.
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Higher Glass Wage Scale.

COLUMBUS. O., July 2s.-The federation
and independent window glass companies
of Columbus have granted an increase of
about 10 per cent. 10 the employees of it's
various plants who belong to the so-called
Denny organization, officially known as
the window Glass Workers Association.
About 5000 men will be affected
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
, EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 23.-AlI the
messenger boys in the city, employed by
the three telegraph companies In Evans
Vile, struck for higher wages this after
noon. One of the companies refused to
grant the demand of the strikers. while two
have complied with their wishes and the
boys have returned to work. The boys de-
mand a scale of SIG q month
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Special to the Indianapolis JOURNAL
ANDERSON, Ind. July 23.-The marriage
of Mr.. Victor Duffy, Of the Prudential In
surance Company offices in this city, and
Miss Ethel May draushter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cyrus May of Frahkton, took place at
the residence of She brides parents at noon
to-day. The ceremony was witnessed by a
large number of friends and relatives. Mr..
and Mrs. Duffy left in the evening for a
trip East and on their return will live in
this city.