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The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
ALLEGED SAFE BLOWERS
WILL Be ON TRIAL TO-DAY
"Blue Ribbon Gang" Is Charged
with Robbing Postoffice at
Orleans-Five in All.

The five alleged members of the famous
blue Ribbon Gang" of safe blowers, who
were captured by federal authorities in
Cleveland a week ago and brought here on
the charge of dynamiting the postoffice at
Orleans, Ind, will be tried this afternoon
in the Federal Court. The prisoners have
been arraigned and all entered pleas of not
guilty
The crime for which the men are to be
tried was committed on the night of Feb.
10, last. 1t is said that their original in
tention was to rob one of the large hotels
at French Lick, but for some unknown rea-
son they changed their plans and went 10
Orleans, where, it is alleged, they robbed
the postoffice of about $500 in stamps and
money.
The men have given their names as Sam
uel Jackson, John Devlin, Harry Cramer,
James Courtney and David Clayton, alias
Dan Clifford. Their trial will begin at
oclock this afternoon if the case of Harry
Hatfield, the young postal clerk of Hunt
ington. can be disposed of this morning
Hatfield is charged with robbing the mails.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
Ask BOARD OF WORKS
FOR BETTER SERVICE
Patrons of the Stockyards Line
Make Complaint and File Pc
tition-Routine Work.

At its meeting yesterday morning the
Board of Public Works transacted little
more than routine business. Councilman
John Wolsiffer, representing about one
hundred residents of South West street,
between Morris and Washington streets,
appeared before the board, complaining
against the stockyards car service. Mr..
Wolsiffer presented a petition signed by
ninety-four property owners asking for
improved schedule.
The board took final action on resolu-
tions for the opening and Strengthening of
Capitol avenue, from Wisconsin street ia
the first alley south; the opening and
widening of Southern avenue, from Merid-
ian street to Pennsylvania street; the i'm
provement of Pine street, between New
York and Michigan streets, with cement
walks, and the laying of five-foot cement
wlaks on Martindale avenue, between Six
teenth and Nineteenth streets.
The board will ask the city controller
for appropriation of 5000 with which tc
have the city ordinances, which have just
been recodifed by Judge A. Z. Brown anC
w. w. Thornton, printed and bound.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07

Lnngsenkamp Bros Brass Works.
Founders and hnishers; aluminium brass and
phosphor bronze castings. 1912 Z. Georgia ST
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07

DIR. u. G. Lipes, Specialist
In all chronic diseases. coo State Life bldg
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
Three New Smallpox Cases.

Three new cases of smallpox were re-
ported to the City Board of Health yes
terday in the same house where three
cases were reported last week. The house
at 234 Cora street, is occupied by several
colored families. The latest victims are
Susie Jameson, thirteen months. Lilly
Jameson, three years, and Josephine Win
good, nineteen years of age. The six pa.
tients have all been removed to the pest
house. At the time the disease was dis
covered the sixteen colored persons livinl
in the house were Immediately quarantined
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
ANNUAL "TANTRUM"
LEADS TO TROUBLE
Brown Throws Boarder's Clothes
Into Street, and Brown, Wife
and Boarder Argue.

Docia Brown, of GA West Court street.
told the police yesterday afternoon that
once each year, usually during the month
of June, her husband, Alonzo Brown, has
"tantrum' and threatens her life.
Browns annual pastime called for a visit
to his home yesterday by Bicyclemen Nor
gan and Samuels.
The trouble this year arose over Joseph
Cooksie, who had been boarding at the
Brown home. Brown returned home after
a weeks absence and threw Cooksies best
clothes into the street. This precipitated
trouble. Brown is said to have slapped his
wife, she retaliated in like manner, and
Cooksie was entangled in the fight. The
men were arrested, but Mrs. Brown was
not because of three small children in need
of her care.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
STANLEY TO INSPECT
TOMLINSON HALL

Building Inspector Stanley, who had been
sick for several days, was in his office yes
terday. Mr.. Stanley says that he has
planned to make inspection of Tomlin-
son Hall to-day and ascertain whether or
not the recommendations of State Factory
Inspector McAbee should be carried out.
In a letter to the mayor the factory in
spector advised several changes in Tom
linson Hall, so that in case of fire there
will be more avenues of egress. Building
Inspector Stanley. who was one of the con-
tractors that built the hall, says that it
will be great undertaking TO cut through
the floors. He will make a report the
advisability of the changes after his in
yestigationS.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
POLICE PICK-UPS.

George Weir. who was arrested Saturday
by Deputy Prosecutor Holmes, on a charge
of fast driving, was released from custody
yesterday morning, after paying the prose-
cutor's fee. He was fined 81 and costs.
Deacon" Charles Smith will not be an
active member of the alleged boo" gang
for 101 days. He was sentenced in the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning and will serve
that period of time in the workhouse.
Four Hungarians who engaged in a fight
in Haughville Sunday afternoon were fined
and sent to jail yesterday morning by
Special Judge Reagan in Police Court.
Jacob ALE was fined $40, Anton ALE $35,
Anton Gorge SIS and Mike Verbane $11.
Frank Polk accused of several thefts of
eggs and groceries, was sentenced yester-
day morning in Police Court to thirty days
in Jail. There was evidence of the mans
guilt but owing TO a young wife and child
the sentence was made as light as possible.
A family quarrel resulted yesterday in the
arrest of Charles Petra, charged with as
sault and battery upon his stepsister, Sarah
c. Harris. and her son, Walter Harris.
Petra had been boarding with the family
at 122 South Oriental street. Two warrants
were issued for his arrest.
Flora McCarty. of Hartford City, who
was arrested early Sunday morning, told
the police she was walking in the street
because she had bunions and the sidewalks
hurt her feet. For eleven days she win
walk only in the confines of the Jail owing
to a fine of 81 and costs assessed in Police
Court.
Merton Parks and John Widner, who
were arrested in a Sunday afternoon fight
at the home of Parks. 12S North New Jer-
sey street, were arraigned in Police Court
yesterday morning. Parks was discharged
because of his wife and child. Widner was
fined IS and costs and sent to Jail. The
men had been drinking
Harry Thomas and Richard Nelson. al
legged pickpockets, arrested in Riverside
Park Sunday by Detectives Haley and
Splann, were given fines in Police Court
yesterday morning which will keep them in
the workhouse for three months. During
this time their photographs and measure
ments will be sent to other cities for identi-
fication.
John Clark and Mary Brown. arraigned
in Police Court yesterday morning. were
released upon suspended sentence, owing
to their advanced age. They were charged
with drunkenness. Clark has been an in
mate of the county poor farm, and at one
time was a prosperous horseshoer in this
city The woman admitted that she had
not given her own name, saying that she
did not wish TO disgrace her relatives.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
STATE OFFICIALS SEE
INTERURBAN LINES

The States interurban lines are not to es-
cape the watchful eyes of the tax commits
sioners, for yesterday Commissioners
Parks and Wingate, in company with Au-
ditor D. E. Sherrick, Governor Durbin and
Daniel E. Storms, secretary of state, went
over the Kokomo branch of the Union
Traction Company's lines, and to-day they
will inspect the Wabash River line.
The officials say they are not making
these inspections with the expectation of
finding that the interurbans are not paying
their taxes, but to give the commissioners
and the other members of the party a
chance TO get better acquainted with the
properties.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
ARMY POST BOARD Has
COMPLETED ITS WORK

The work of the new army post board
has practically been completed, and it is
expected that the board will adjourn to-
night. It's work yesterday consisted of a
general modification of the three sets of
plans which have been made out. The
piece of land directly northwest of the
cemetery is the probable site of the post,
as its drainage and sewerage facilities have
been found excellent. Colonel George Rub
len said last night that he was entirely sat-
isfied with the inspection, and considers the
nrln
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
struck by street Cnr.

C. F. O'Neil. a plastering contractor, was
struck by a College-avenue car at noon
yesterday while driving. Sherman Brat
ton. who was also in the vehicle, escaped
uninjured O'Neil was taken 10 the office
of DIR. c. y. Harold near by, where his
wounds were attended. He was afterward
able 10 proceed TO his home on Roosevelt
avenue. He injuries are not considered
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07
TWO MURDER CASES
BEFORE GRAND JURY
Charges Against Thomas Hale and
Mrs. Hicks to Be Investigated
Nicholson Law Instructions.

The county grand jury, which went into
session yesterday, will be confronted with
the hearing of two murder cases--that of
Thomas Hale. bound over on the charge Of
numbering Thomas Seibert. and of Mrs.
Frank Hicks, who shot and killed Joseph
NJ. Iddings on the oath of last month. In
the case OF the former some damaging evil
dence was given against Hale in the coro-
ner S inquest Judge Afford also reminded
the grand jury OF the instructions he gave
at its last session concerning violations of
the Nicholson law
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07

Mrs. Emma Parrish, 800 North Capitol
avenue. became violently i'll Sunday. after
taking a quantity Of choral TO quiet her
nerves, which had been upset by robbery
in her house. During the afternoon she
missed SIS and became greatly excited. It
is thought that the money was taken by a
boarder.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-06-07

Adam Douglass, negro. was taken from
the infested house at 234 Cora street yes
terday afternoon suffering with smallpox.
He was removed TO the pest house
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Thought To Be Insane.

Dansbury Queen was committed to
Jail yesterday evening. He is thought
to be insane and been locked up pend
ing the examination into his mental
condition by two physicians as requir-
ed by law. He is the son of Thomas
and Alice Queen. and was locked up
on warrant asked by his parents.
The young colored man has recently
returned from the cruise and is sup
posed to have become insane as a re-
suit of the cruise this year. He acted
strangely yesterday when arrested by
Officer Small, and is the young man
referred to in yesterdays Capital as
having attempted to purchase large
bills of goods at several stores and
have them charged to Fry" to be
sent to Clay Street Hall, where he
said he was going to entertain his
white friends The case will be in
vestigated and if found necessary
Queen will be committed TO an insti
tuition for treatment for mental trouble
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
TIE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
With The Bostonian's Success
1.-The Serenade."

The first week Of the Nixon a. Zim-
norman Opera Company at the Acad-
envy of Music, Baltimore, beginning
Monday night, with the usual Wednes-
day and Saturday matinees, will be
devoted TO q sumpfuous revival of
Harry b. Smith and Victor Herbert's
tuneful vpera, 1.-THE Serenade, the
Botsonian's famous success.
The entire B0stonian production of
scenery and costumes has been secured
by Messrs. Nixon & Zimmerman and
will be utilized by them there. max
ing the presentation the same in every
detail as when originally prOducted.
The action of The Serenade, = is laid
in Spain at the beginning of the
eighteenth century and deals with the
adventures and fluctuations of senile
duke whose ward and fiancee. Dolores,
has become enamored with serenad-
ing baritone.
The duke, who has never seen his
rival, first sequesters his ward III a
haunted castle and later in convent,
but is pursued constantly by the ser
enade T" Its constant repetition by all
sorts of incongruons persons brings
about many humorous complications.
A broken-down tenor, stage-struck
tailor, chorus or MONKS ana nndlly u
parrot, MARBLE it in the dukes pres
ence, and he is thereby driven into a
frenzy. There is also q counterpart
and love interest introduced into the
opera through group of brigands and
Yyonne, a dansuese who pursues the
object of her affections with unrequit-
ted love and stilleto. Not only have
the principals full quota of engag-
ing songs, but the choruses and en-
sembles are said to be remarkable for
their melodious swing and brilliant
scoring.
Besides all the favroites of the COM
pany which played at the Academy
last season q few notable additions
have been made. These in the cast
are Herman Hirshberg, Edward Met
calf, Phil Branson, Charles w. Phil
lips, J. j. Martin, j. x Murray, Es-
telle Wentworth, May Emory, Ivy
Davis, Eleanor Alvin, Marie Mason,
Dixie Crane and a chorus of forty.
For the second week of the opera sea
son the opera will be Francis Will
sons great success ''Erminie.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02

Proposals are hereby invited to erect
a TWO-STORY BANKING BUILDING
for the Annapolis Savings Institution on
its lott on West street. Annapolis. accord
ing to plans and specifications furnished
by Philip b. Cooper. architect. Bond
for the completion of the work will be
required of the contractor. Copy OF
Plans and Specifications can be obtained
from the architect. at his office at No. 7
Clay street. Baltimore, or will furnish on
application to the architect by mail. A
deposit of $40, will be required on
delivery Of Plans and Specification. to be
returned when Plans and Specifications
are returned. The Savings Institution
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
The Bids will be opened on HSdnesday.
Selbtembey IN, at 4 0'cl0ck p. NJ, at the
Savings Institution.
]. H. FORBES, President,
a23 Annapolis Savings Institution.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Mr.. Mudd Will Help.

For some months past the residents
of North Severn who have been ser
iously Inconvenience by the damage
to the draw of the Severn river bridge,
have appealed to one of their neigh
bors, Mr.. O. e. Remsen, TO intercede
with Congressman Mudd in their be-
half. This Mr.. Remsen did, and adj
dressed communication relative to
the state of affairs to Mr.. Mudd on
August 2. In reply Mr.. Mudd says
in part 81 think this matter should
come formally from the commission
ers. l do dot know just what the War
Department will do in the premises,
but l shall be very glad to do any
thing can in the matter. " There is
no doubt that Congressman Mudd,
who has always aided Annapolis, will
do so in this instance. His letter il
dated August 81.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Married At Parsonage

A quiet wedding took place last
night at the parsonage of the Mary
land Avenue NJ E. Church. on Prince
George street. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. Edgar NJ Parkinson and
Miss BERTHE May Trott, both of Annap-
oils. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev T. E. Peters, pas tor.
The ceremony was witnessed by the
brides mother and married sister.
The wedding took place at O'Clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson viii reside
here.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Died at Age of III Years

John H. Diggs, colored, supposed
to be the oldest resident of Anne
Arundel county, and one who has GER
tainly attained great age, died yes
terday at his home at Waterbury, aged
liz years. Diggs was born at West
River on March 10, 1892 He was q
faithful servant of Mr.. John Clatyor.
The deceased was the father of Is
children, 81 grandchildren and 40 great
grandchildren and Z great, great
grandchildren. His funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock
from his home at Waterbury. The
interment will be in the family bury
ing ground at Mount Tabor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Gave Melon Feast.

Mr.. and Mrs. Boisseau, of Eastport t.,
gave a watermelon feast to their
friends last evening. A very delight
full time was had After the feast
was over quite a lively face washing
was INDUCED in Among those pres
emit were Mrs. Mary Boisseau, Misses
May Tours, Eva Churchill, Willie
Halfway, Ethel Boisseau, Messrs.
Hugh Boisseau. Dennis Heating, of
Ireland; Gabriel Warka, of New
York, and Frank Hamilton, Carey
Evans.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
The Hartford Sails.

The United States training ship
Hartford that brought to the Naval
Academy Wednesday a portion OF the
midshipmen from their summer cruise,
sailed from Baltimore yesterday after
noon for st. Thomas, West Indies.
Captain X. l.. Talent, of the Mary
land Pilots Association. was in charge
OF the vessel The Hartford has on
board midshipmen from the Naval
Academy, and arrived at Baltimore
Wednesday afternoon from the Naval
Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Reneated TONIGHT.

The first of the entertainments
Through Songland in Eighty Min,
utes. . BY Prof J. A. Loose, was given
last night at Maryland Avenue NJ.
E. Church to q large audience Al
though Professor Loose has given many
of these entertainments here he is al
ways warmly welcomed and the church
was crowded last night with an APP
preciative audience. The entertain
ment will be repeated tonight with a
change of program.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Coinage At The MINIS

The minis of the United States dur
ing the month of August turned out
II, 391, 100 new coins of an aggregate
value of 50, 1872, 020. The gold coins.
which we're half and double eagles,
wree valued at 81, $50, 600; the silver
coins, consisting of half and quarter
dollars and dimes, at 81 .59l 900, while
2. Ago, 600 nickels and $500, 600 PEN
MES added a total of $206, 020. The
minis also coined 2,256, 600 silver
pesos for the Philippine Government.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
: Graft AT The Fair

DIR. Wilson. chairman of the Philip.
pine Exposition Board at st. Louis,
yesterday notified the Bureau of In
sular Affairs at the War Department.
Washington, that twenty seven en-
ployes of the Philippine exhibit who
had been charged with the fraudulent
sale of admission tickets had been
convicted and fined from 50 to 500
EACH
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
MARYLAND DAY AT WoRLD'srAIR
Special Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

On account Of Maryland Day at the
Worlds Fair. St. Louis. September I7th,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
viii sell round trip tickets to St. Louis,
good going ia coaches only on train leav-
ing Washington 80 a. m, Baltimore
Union Statonl S.Ss a. m. and Harms
burg II S. M, and trains connecting
Herewith on September 10th from Wash
ington. Loihair, Perryville, Port Deposit.
Freeland and intermediate stations. and
from Annapolis and Elkton, at the ex-
tremely low rate OF $T7. 90. Tickets VIII
be good returning within ten days in
coaches only on regular trains. except
Limited Express trains.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Two Veins of Sand Disclosed

The washout by the waves of the
bank along the bay shore at Eastport
has disclosed two veins of sand From
appearances the sand looks to be valu-
able and it also appears that someone
has been in the neighborhood testing
it, If this be the case a sand bank
here could be put to practical uses
and material value.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Church Notes.

st. Cecilia Guild of ST Anne
parish will rehearse tonight at s
o'clock at St. Anne's Church. Choir
master q. T. Williams has changed
the hour for practice of choir boys to
D. m, instead of p. m. The choir
master wants new boys for the choir
and all of the old ones. He also wants
men to sing in the vested choir.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Recruits For Manila.

! The United States Army transport
Thomas sailed yesterday from San
Francisco for Honolulu, Guam and
Manila with about 800 army recruits,
under command of Major f. o. John
son; large number of cabin passen-
gers and newly coined Philippine
pesos, valued at 81, 127, 900 in gold
Her cargo consists of 1900 tons of
army suDplies.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Real Estate
FOR SALE.

L0T-475 feet on Market street. near
Duke of Gloucester; viii be divided. =
This is a bargain.
HOUSE -Five-room brick house in
Passport. Murphy's Row; will net 10
per cent. on investment. Tin roof, good
condition, wide entrance, Rented to
good tenant.
OUSES-West street extended; big.
new. double houses; 10 per cent. net on
investment. Growing in.value.
BUILDING LOTS-In highest and
best location in Passport. Improve
ments and new houses going up all
around them. Increasing in value daily.
Now is time TO buy. SIS each. Easy
terms.
If you want TO BY or sell Real Estate
consult us: we can save or make you
money.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Before Justice Feldmeyer

Richard Johnson was arrested for
an assault on Tillie Jackson. He had
hearing before Justice Feldmeyer
and was fined 81 80, which he paid
andnwas released.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Labor Day Proclamation,
STATE OF MARYLAND,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

WHEREAS, By an Act of the Congress of
the United States approved June %, 1904,
it was enacted that the first Monday in
September in each year, being the day
celebrated and known as Labor's Holt
day, was made legal public holiday, to
all intents and purposes in the same
manner as Christmas. the first day of
January, the twenty-second day of Feb
ruary. the thirtieth day of May and the
fourth day of July, are made by law. pub
lie holidays; and,
WHEREAS, Labor and Capital are
inseparably connected, each being de-
pendent one upon the other--no antago-
nism should exist between them; and
WHEREAS, honest Toll commands the
respect of every loyal American citizen,
and believing in eminently proper than
Labor should be dignifed by a formal
recognition in the setting apart of one day
in each year as Labor's Holiday,
THEREFORE, |, Edwin Warfeld Gov
ernor ofthe State of Maryland, by virtue
of authority vested in me by law, and
with the purpose of promoting the gen
eral welfare of the people of this Com
inonwealth, do hereby designate and
proclaim MOND tY, SEPTEMBER fifth,
A. D.. Nineteen Hundred and -Four,
Legal Holiday. to be called and known
as LABOR DAY, and recommend its
celebration by the cessation of usual
business occupations.
'----9 In testimony whereof.
THE GREAT have hereunto set my
SEAL OF hand and caused to be
MARYLAND. affixed the Great Seal
----of the State of Mary.
land, at the Capitol. in the City of Anna
polls on this 3Ist day Of August, A. d.,
1904.
EDWIN WAKEFIELD.
BY His Excellency's Command,
OSWALD TILGHMAN,
81 Secretary of State.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
omciated Today.

At the services this morning of
Morning Prayer and Litany at st.
Anne's Church the new assistant TO
the rector, the Rev. William L. TWAIN
lev, officiated here for the first time. !.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
Ordered Away

The Rev. Father Charles J. Becker,
O. IS. r., who has been attached to
st. Mary's Church with the Redemp-
torist Fathers, has been ordered away
for his second Novitiate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
DANCE
AT
BOuchers-On-the. Spa
FRIDAY NIGHT,
September End.
NOTICE

There will be a free discourse on 1.-THE
Divine Plan Of the Ages and Chow to
study the Bible on next Sunday, Sep
TENDER a. by Mr.. c. +. Fowler, at the
residence. of the late Mrs. Oaksmith
West Annapolis. ?. 90 p. NJ. All are in
vited. No collection. 81 st
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-02
PAUL BROwDY.
THE OPTICIAN
4e WEST STREET.

Eyes Exansined Free Of Charge.
Are your Eyes effected-Do you suf-
fer with headache. neuralgia or nervous
ness-lf they are, why not come to an
experienced Optician and have them ex-
amined free of charge. Others have
been benefited, why not you.
All glasses guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. Office,
PAUL BROWDY,
20 West Street, Annapolis, Md.