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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Dec 24-Notice has
been received at the local plant OF the
American Bridge Company that all wages
Will be cut Immediately. This is the upshot of
the recent order OF the Steel corporation TO
reduce wages among all employees through
out the country. In some instances en-
ployss at the local plant have been deprived
of from 10 10 per cent. OF their pay and
the reductions will designations in
some cases. The unexpected cut comes so
near Christmas that IL has cast gloom
over the workmen at the local plant Every
man from Office boy TO superintendent Is az
fected. How long the reduction will con-
Nrue u not known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
NEW EVIDENCE TAKEN.
Important States Witness Secured
in the Weeks Case.
ecial to the Indianapolis journal

BEDFORD, Ind. Dec. 24.-At a court of
inquiry held before Judge Fletcher to fur
Their investigate the murder of Mrs. Susan
na Ireland much new evidence was obtained
against Mrs Weeks that will be used at the
future trial. This evidence was taken from
a new witness for the State and is consid-
cred of much Importance by the prosecu-
ton, as the sutstantiating link TO connect
certain events that were not so plainly Wis
ible at the trial which closed this week
with disagreement.
No bail has been produced for Weeks and
his wife. who are i'm Jail here. The time
for the second trial has not been set and IL
Is thought change or venue to some other
county will be taken.
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Certificates have been issued TO the fol-
lowing named Indianaians: Geo. w. Ker-
sey. S24 Arthur Hunter, S.; Charles E. Ro-
defer. IS; Daniel Pickel. Sc; David Stall. sl2;
John T. Howard. $40; Riley j. Salisbury.
sl4; Anthony c. Reel. $40: George w To-
land. 81; Thomas j. simpson, S24; Lazarus
Hockenbarger, Sl4; Jefferson Ramsey, S.;
John Templin, s.; Thomas NJ. Browning.
s24; Jacob NJ. Vaudeville, $17; Sidney Cook,
Sl2; Martin S. Eaton, IS; William B. Milen--
der, s24; Susan C. Rank. S.: Mary F. Roach,
IS: Barbara A. Waddy. si2; Harriet A
Harrison, IS: Olival Jacobs. IS; Sarah J..
Rurkhart IS
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TEXAS GUSHER BREAKS
BEYOND I'LL CONTROL

BEAUMONT, Tex, Dec. 24.-Parfine we'll
No. 3, at Batson Prairie. the new oil field.
which being baled. broke loose to-
day, and with roar that shook the earth,
began spouting oil 200 feet in the air and
hurting rocks 600 feet. This is claimed to
be the greatest gusher in Texas to-day
Land values booming in this vicinity,
since the latest wells have been brought In
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THIRD BIG DROP IN
PRICE OF TEXAS OIL

BEAUMONT, Tex, Dec. 24.-The biggest
drop yet registered in the price of crude
oil was made to-day when rs cents was
named by the principal buyers in place of
IS cents. This is the third drop in ten
days, the rate having been so cents at the
start. The market evidently is being
manipulated by the strongest buyers in
the Southwestern field, as elsewhere prices
are booming.
The situation is assuming a grave aspect
for small operators who have stocks in
storage which they held for so cents when
65 cents was offered 1t is thought rock
bottom has now been reached.
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Publican wins Hi. Case.
Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. 4--The liquor
license case that has occupied the time of
the County Commissioners for several days
was decided to-day and the decision was
favorable to the publican. Simeon Crockett,
who has been running saloon at Cam
bridge City for ten years. was demonstrated
against and an effort was made TO show that
he is not a tit character to conduct a sa-
loon. The commissioners decided other
wise.
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THE JOURNAL IS 4
CHRISTMAS PRESENT

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
It is question with a great many peo-
pie what is most fitting for a present for
Christmas the New Year and IL &C.
CURED TO me that nothing would please
better a man or a family than the Indian
apolis Journal. A number of people are
thinking about beneficial and entertaining
presents and certainly subscription to the
Journal for year would be fitting in every
instance. This L know by experience, hav-
ing presented the pastor of the Baptist
Church, Rev. W. b. Pierce, with the same;
also my brother at Dayton, o.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN p. SEARS,
Anderson, Ind, Dec "a
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ADMITTED TO THE Bar.
Seventy-Eight- Year-Old Preacher
Qualities as d Lawyer.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO. Ind, Dec. 24-This city
claims the distinction of having as a resi-
dent the oldest ever admitted to prac-
tice law. To-day, la the Porter Circuit
Court. the Rev Robert Beer was admitted
TO the bar. He is seventy-eight years old
and for over fifty years was Presbyterian
minister. lately retiring on account of age
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ENGLISH HOTEL.

CHRISTMAS DAY, 1908
Dinner
Russian Caviar Canape.
Blue Points. Oyster Cocktails.
Clery. Olives. Sailed Nuts. Radishes.
Consomme Volatile.
Cream of Fresh Mushrooms.
Toasted Rusk. Cheese Straws.
Planked Shad.
Stuffed Cucumbers. Shoe String Potatoes
Stewed Terrapin. Maryland.
Ribs of Beef Roasted au Jus.
Mashed and Boiled Potatoes.
Candied Sweet Potatoes.
Roast Turkey with Oyster
Dressing. Cranberry Sauce.
Asparagus on Beurre.
Fresh Brussels Sprouts
English Cup. Sweet Cider
Supreme of Young Chicken Royal.
Rice Baskets with California Fruit.
Green Chartreuse Punch.
Braised Haunch of venison, Parisienne.
Tomato and Head Lettuce Salad.
Snow Bird. Barde. Sur Canape.
Boiled Plum Pudding au Rhum.
Mince Tarts Fancy Cakes.
Black Fruit Cake Nougat Ice Cream
Cumembert and American Cheese.
Toasted Crackers.
Bar lie Due Jelly.
Coffee.
Compete of Fruit Nuts. Raisins.
CONNECTIONS.
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Boy Married mt Fourteen.
indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY. Ind. Dec. 2i.-Albert T.
whiteman, who last night married Miss
Lottie Sears. is the youngest groom TO
whom was ever issued a marriage license
In Floyd county. He is not yet fifteen years
old and the bride Is only seventeen years OF
age. County Clerk Scott refused to issue the
license until he had received the written
consent Of the boys mother aud the brides
parents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25

Mrs Austiu's Buckwheat is the real thing
gives you genuine old buckwheat flavor.
Be sure and get the genuine.
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CHRISTMAS DINNER

THE DENIS0N.
CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Blue Points
Little Neck Clans
Celery, Olives. Stuffed Manages. Radiehes.
PURGE of Partridge Consomme Balsae.
Canadian Turbot Mercier.
Cucumbers Potatoes Marcuise.
Roast Sucking Pig.
Sage and Onion Dressing.
Braised Sweetbreads Cheron.
Stewed Terrapin, Maryland.
Sorbet au Kirsh-
Young Turkey. Cranberry Sauce
Saddle OF Antelope. Currant jelly
Scotch Grouse. Game Sauce.
Asparagus Hoilandaise. Green Peas.
Brussels Sprouts.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
English Plum Pudding. Brandy Sauce.
Mince Pie. Strawberry Mer1ngue Tart.-
Neapolitaine Ice Cream
Assorted Cakes.
Roquefort and Camembert Cheese.
Fruit. Nuts. Figs. Raisins.
Coffee.
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Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec PA $500
diamond brooch. lost by Mrs. David Ryder
Saturday night. and of which loss she did
not inform the family until yesterday, was
to-day returned by Miss Fert Howell, of
Paris, Ill. Miss Howell found IL at the
Grand Opera House door and held ii until
advertised for. Ryder rewarded her with
800
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, Dec. 24.-Ffre which
destroyed two barns, a granary and tool
house on the farm of William Axe was dis
covered in the NOW of one of the barns
late Yesterday afternoon. The loss will be
between S. 500 and $4,000, fully covered by
insurance How the fire originated is not
known. Twelve head of sheep and one calf
perished i'm the fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
china Fearn wnr.

PEKING, Dec. 2s.-The Chinese off, cials are awakening to the peril con- fronting China in the event of Russo Japanese war, and they are greatly distressed. wu Ting Fang has been urging the United States legation on his own responsibility to seek a special audience of the dowager empress and impress on her China's perilous posi- ton and the need of strong army and ministers acquainted with foreign af- fairs. China will attempt to remain neutral, although doubtless she will be subjected to strong. Japanese pressure to participate in a conflict for the pres ervation of her integrity. The officials here recognize that the remnant of Chi mas sovereignty in Manchuria is lost if Russia succeeds and see the dif1- culty of China avoiding becoming en- tangled in war on her own territory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

And, of course, it behooves lecturer to be a good story-teller. Here's a good one Jack tells i've often won dered if a hypnotist couldn't eventually become the champion of the world. lnl- aglne the things a genuine hypnot4st could do with his adversary. He could make him imagine he WAS swinging his right when he was simply standing still, and the easiest trick of ali would be to make him believe that he had been knocked down for the count of ten. The possibilities are really won derful, but somehow or other, I have never seen any hypnotists get busy with the gloves. When I was in Eng land a year Or so ago got very friend ly with gentleman who believed him. self to be hypnotist Of great ability. He claimed to charm people by the power of his eye One night he and 1
 and many others-were in the big room of a hosiery. Across the room was sitting a typical farmer of the shires, thick headed, ull-witted rube, with his mug of arf-and-arf before him. IT will show you what can do with this rustic person, said my friend. I will fascinate him with .ay eye, and force him to rise from his chair X.
 come over here like little dog trotting to his master Go to it. said I. He fastened his large, luminous gaze upon the farmer. The rustic figeted un- easily, then seemed to sink into sort of spell. He gazed straight into the eyes of my friend, and I saw with ab- solute astonishment that he was ap- parently completely overcome by the mesmeric power. Slowly he rose from his chair, still keeping his eyes on the great burning orbs of my friend. He came straight across to ouf. table, drew back fist about as large as melon, and then, with furious howl of Stare at me, will you? I'll show your lie walloped by friend upon the nose!''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
"Wednesday Red Letter Day on Stamps sOO worth of Stamps
 Fr8s to Elely GusOm0f
 161163 South Main Street
AT INCL EslDE.
Accidents 1Hnrred the Sport on the
 Frisco Track.

Accidents Mnrred the Sport on the
 Frisco Track.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.--Jockeys Lee, Jackson and Linton were badly hurt in an accident at Ingleside. When the field in the third race reached the three-q quarter pole Dora I. stumbled. and Oscar Tolle, who was directly be- hind, also went down. Linton, on Dora l., sustained fractured collar bone and was cut about the head. Jackson, on Oscar Tolle, was also badly cut on the mouth, and his back was wrenched.
 Close finishes marked some of the events, Andrew B. Cook and Martin mas gaining honors by narrow margins. Fossil led all the way in the handicap. After four straight wins Lord Mel bourne finally met. defeat in the last race. The results:
 First Race Brennus won, Nullah sec ond and Illiluon third.
 Second ace-Andrew B. Cook won, Young Pepper second and Avenger tttrd.
 Third Race Afountebank won, Evan der second and Orc Viva third.
 Fourth Race-Fossil won, Falcon Bridge second and Divinia third.
 Fifth e-Martinmas won, Arcade second and Dolly Haynan third.
 Sixth Race Forest King won, Lord Melbourne second and Lady Crawford third. 6@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
REBUFF FOR PITTsBURG PHIL
Jockey Club Stewards Refuse to Grant
 the Noted PIunger 3 Hearing.

JoCKey CluD stewards R9TuSe 10 GTdnC
 the Noted PIunger a Hearing.
 George E. Smith, known to the rae ing world as Pittshrrg Phil, has not succeeded in getting the Jockey club to listen to his grievances. At meet ing of the stewards held yesterday the application Of the noted plunger for a hearing was read and laid on the table
 Pittsburg Phil has been in the fore ground during the past season. First Willie Shaw, who was employed by him, was suspended for poor ride on Father Bill'' Daly's Illyria. Later in the season, when reports Of Pittsburg Phil's betting transactions were ban died about on all sides, the stewards exploded a bonlbshell by ordering that the entries of his horses be refused. At the time this action was taken the plunger owned a stable of horses which included the well known per- former Grand Opera.
 Pittsburg Phil has not been excluded from the race tracks, and according to reports his betting operations have been as frequent and as heavy as be- fore his entries were refused. He, however. was forced to sell his horses and b&~s maintained all along that this was hardship. All a+temnts on his part to obtain revocation of the order have been unayai'ing. and the proceed ings at the meeting yesterday favors +he belief that Phil will have to be con tent next season with hetting his money on the chances of other persons horses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
Must Work or Get Out.

VICTOR, Colo, Dec. 23.-Major H. A. Naylor, in command of the district during the absence of Colpnel yerdeck- berg, has made the statement that owl ing to the large number of idle men throughout the district all order would be issued next week that all those hay. ing no employment or visible means of support would be given the alternative of going to work, leaving the district or going to the bull pen for an indefi- nite term. A disbursement of 10000 has been made to the soldiers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
TOKYO ANSWERS, NO
Csar's Demands Do Not Suit
 Japanese Government
vARLIEE PREPARATIONS CONTINUE.
poDular Sentiment and the Press Urge NGiIxndO's Cabinet to Set Limit on Russian Tactics
 eS A@Greaston.

TOKYO, Dec. 23.--It is asserted in official circles here that the Japanese reply to Russia rejects the fundamen, tai points at issue which are under. stood to include mutual guarantees foI the preservation of Chinese and Ko- rean sovereignty while securing their Individual interests.
 The situation is grayer than since the commencement of the negotiations, but is stiIl susceptible of a pacific solution If. Russia will quickly reconsider her reply. The fact that Foreign Minister Komura called on Baron de Rosen. the Russian minister, instead of Baron de Rosen calling on Komura is explained by the fact that the baron is suffering from an ear affection But the expla- nation has obvious diplomatic sienid- canoe and is interpreted that Japan ts determined not to afford Russia possi- ble ground for claiming Japanese i'm petuosity as an excuse Konduro's com ms1nication is not believed officially to necessarily be tantamount to an ulti- matum, as rumored.
 War preparatio continue apace. lA4C bk1lSBOA t4s dlAI SLG WuASAAk9o S<1A sail at five minutes notice
 The Japanese government proposes immediately to undertake the compile ton of the Seonl- Fusan railroad under the direct supervision of Japan
 Popular sentiment and the press are eagerly urging the government to set g limit to the Russian tactics of az gression and insolent negligence" ]"
 Japanese warships are being concen. trated in the vicinity of Port Arthur, and preparations on the part of the mi kado's government for the. transporta, ton of an expeditionary force are be ing advanced
 Twenty-Five steamers belonging to ButterheId & Swire, which trade along the China coast, have been taken over by Japan, and there are reports from Shanghai and Kobe of the chartering of other steamers as transports and for the conveying of supplies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
s1iIlionaire MeAlpin,s Eatate.

MORRISTOWN,N N. J., Dec. 2S.--The will of the late D. H. McAlpin has been admitted to file in the probate court. The estate in Morris county is valued at $5, ,oOO, 900, while his other properties bring the total up to STE, ,ooo, ,0Oos There are no public bequests. most of the es- tate going to the family. A number of employees are remembered in bequests ranging from S20O to $1,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
Isoa3tlon For Y-nle AthIete.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. g. .-Dr Albert H, Sharpe of Philadelphia, for merly 8 prominent Yale athlete, has been offered the position of director of the Cornell university gymnasium and advisory overseer of general athletics. The position was rendered him by Pres ldent Jacob G. Schurrnan of the uni yersity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
Unfversaty Of vargania.. yvsndfala.

RICHMOND, Va. Dec 2S.--A Uni versity of Virginia special says. s.Bar- nard Shipp of Louisville, a literary re- cluse, has bequearhed his library, val ued at $100,OO0, to the University of Virginia, and the bill of lading for the entire collection. some forty-five boxes, has been received at this institution.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
clhtnn WtII Anniaf .Innnn.

LONDON, Dec. g. - A report from Tentsin says that in the event of a war between Russia and Japan the Chinese military authorities will coop crate with the Japanese. It is also re- ported in Tientsin that number of Japanese warships are concentrating in the vicinity of Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
Racing at New Orleans.

NRW OHLEANGs OGC. G0. --- ElVGT Mead and Little Jack Horner were the winning favorttes here The other win ners carried but little money, and the ring fared well.
 The New York Americans want to turn John Anderson. secured from St Louis, Uuglaub, the youngster who once played with the Worcester team. and Jesse Tannehill over to Detroit. The New York club wants Pitcher Null len of Detroit in exchange. but the three for one offer has been practically turned down by the Michigan men. Unglaub has written Meriden friends that he has signed with the Boston Americans and will join them March 10.
 Further evidence has come to light that the Norwich baseball club. which was shouting about Pitcher Rogers of the Meridens being farned player, had no right to the services of Pitcher Clarence Quinn. The Toronto Eastern league club has Just served notice to the effect that Connie Mack, the Phil adelplia Athletics manager, has for warded $1,50Q in cash for Louis Bruce, the Indian pitcher and utility player. The original agreement called for the payment of $2,00O on June 15 next, provided Bruce proved acceptable. A new arrangement made 1t possible for Toronto to get $1,500. Clarence Quinn and Connie McGeehan. the latter a former Holy Cross star, as pitchers. If Quinn didn't belong to the Athletics, how can Mack sell him to Toronto ?--- Meriden Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
zssners, union Men Arrsated.

TELLURIDE, Colo, Dec. 23. .--Pres- ldsnt Guy E. Miller, Secretary O. M. Carpenter and seventeen other mem bers of the Telluride miners union hAvA Been arrested here on I charge of tntinlslating man who desire e N7ork
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
SPECIAL SALE FOR
 CHRISTMAS.

BULK GOODS. GAL. Special Rye, years old -....-. .$1 .25 Old Kentucky, 5 years old ...... LAO Monogram, 4 years old ......... 200 Cabinet Brandy, 4 years old .... 200 Holland Gin. 4 years old ....... 200 Jamaica Rum, 3 years old ...... 200 Old Nelson, Old Crow, Golden
 Wedding, James E. Pepper
 and Mount Vernon, all over
 years old .........e......... S.75
 BOTTLE GOODS. Hunters and Wilson's .......... soc Wilson's 1s-pt Original Flask ... .25c Rock and Rye .-.----s......... BOG Creme de Menthe, full quart .... -65c F'ermet Cato, full quart ....... roc Fermet Branca, full quart .....$100 Anisette, Kumell and Rosen, t. 40c CALIFORNIA WINES 75c and $1 OO PER GALLON AND UP. OR 23c PER BOTTLE. OR , BOTTLES FOR $1.O0. N. BEACH PURCHASE OF S2Oo OR OVER WILL RECEIVE A BOT- TILE OF WINE. WHISKEY OR BRANDY FREE OF CHARGE.
 Ladies' entrance on Union street See sign Brass City Mall orders promptly attended to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
A Ifbrary on UsuaI Terma

RALEIGH. N c. Dec. 2aThe al. dermen Of Winston Salem. ~ G. have accepted Andrew Carnesie,s offar of \ MxN Elllkl far Iahrarv Fl Ehe aanal aslrrlaH \
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
LoNDoN's FREE GROUNDS.
Athletes in All Kinds Of Games Pro-
 vided With Fields.

| atsR 4 # r 7g According to the report of the Lon don county council on facilities af- forded for the playing Of games in the parks, the British metropolis makes provision for public sport by compari- son with which New York has hardly made q beginning. The salient points in the report are as follows:
 Reserved cricket pitches ........ 311 Reserved football pitches ....... l72 Games played:
 Tennls ......e. s..s........ .4U,Ot1
 Cricket ......... ............ .l3.1S1
 Football ......, ............ IA, 7Sl
 Hockey .............. s..... 1,2lf
 Lacrosse ...........-.... .... 1lo
 Quoits ........ .....s........ SOS Players using croauet lawns -. 65S Players using bowling greens. 0,492
 Golf is permitted at Blackheath, ClaphAm Common, Hampstead Hesth, Footing Common and Streatham Com mon. More than that, special arrange ments are made for the convenience of cricket clubs or teams connected with public elementary and secondary schools These clubs enjoy the same privileges as other boys clubs with re- spect to practice and Saturday after noon matches, Tn addition they are provided with match pitches on Satur- day mornings and Wednesday after moons at all places where cricket is al- lowed. and facilities are afforded them for playing the game in the interval be- tween morning and afternoon school. Similar arrangements are made for the playing of football during the winter season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

WALSH AND WILLIAMS DRAW.
 Pueblo Col, Dec <23.-Morgan VII Hams of Pueblo and Andrew Walsh ol Montreal have fought ten rounds to draw here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

You must know that the versatile Philadelphia Jack O'RriAn ig not onlv glove artist on the platform, but q lecturer as well without the ropes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

The coroner's jury in the case of Thomas Pendergast, the pugilist, who died a few hours after his fight with
 Kid Williams last Friday night, has returned verdict that deceased came to his death from rupture of a blood vessel in the brain caused by blows received in q boxing contest with Kid
 Williams, and in our opinion without malice" The gloves were examined by the jury and found to be over i've ounces. Williams is out on $3,oO0