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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
URGED UNION OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN SECTS
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE. Ind, April 13.-The Rev.
George Knox, of indianapolis, and Robert
Smith, of this city. were elected at the
meeting of the vincennes Presbytery at
Oakland City to-day as delegates TO the
General Assembly which will convene in
May at Buffalo The Rev Thomas Mar
shall, of Linton. delivered a sermon on mis-
sionary work among the coal miners.
DR.. j. w Darby. OF Evansville, and the
Rev DR.. Putnam, of Princeton, made talks
strongly favoring the union of the Presby-
terrain and Cumberland Presbyterian
Churches.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
.ELOPING COUPLE FROM
PERU IS YET MISSING
No Trace of Charles Harding and
Miss Nellie Kidd, Who Probably
Fled to Michigan.
GIRL IS BUT SEVENTEEN

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PERU. Ind, April 13.-No tidings have
been received concerning the whereabouts
of Miss Nellie Kidd, the severteen-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kidd.
who eloped with Charles Harding, young
farmer, a few days ago. The young people
were supposed to have gone to Michigan
to marry, but all effort to find trace of
them has failed.
The elopement was the second attempt in
that direction, an elopement having been
fooled by the young woman's parents only
twenty-four hours before she escaped from
the window of her bedroom to wed the man
of her choice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
HEAD WAS BLOWN OFF
BY A PREMATURE SHOT
Young Miner Instantly Killed and
His Companion Fatally
Wounded South of Brazil.
FUSE SLOW IN BURNING

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, April 13.-This afternoon
Allen Payne, the oldest son of Attorney
Albert Payne, of this city, was instantly
killed and Thomas King was fatally injured
by a premature shot In the Lower Vein
Block Coal Company's mine, south of the
city.
They had prepared a shot. and, thinking
the fuse had gone out, returned to investi-
gate. When they were close to the face
of the coal the shot suddenly exploded,
tearing Payne's head from his shoulders
and mutilating his body Both of King S
eyes were blown out and he received other
injuries
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
BETTER PROTECTION IS
DEMANDED BY AGENTS
Increase of 25 Per Cent. in Insur-
ance Rates Will Be Enforced
Until 1t Is Granted.
special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 13.-Twenty
state agents. representing that many in
surance companies, who came here last
night to talk with the business people about
the proposed increase of % per cent. in
rates, met the local insurance agents to-
night and the meeting lasted two hours.
The agents demand better fire protection
than the city now has and say the new
rates will prevail until the recommended
lions of the companies to the water works
board are carried out. The agents will
meet with the business men of the city to-
morrow. The citizens are bitterly fighting
the proposed increase.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

The warning symptoms of disease, he is
carelessly inviting calamity.
DR.. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. II
enables the perfect digestion and assimi-
lation of food, which makes strength.
II stimulates the liver, cures biliousness,
and removes bilious impurities from the
blood
CT had been troubled with a pain in lower
part Of my stomach for three years. 50 severe
thought il would kill in time" writes Mr..
Aaron Van Dam. Of lKensington) 7S4e risth ST.
Chicago. III. 81 could hardly work. Il felt like
a big weight hanging on me and got so bad that
i had TO take medicine. I used Stomach Bittcrs
for a time, but II did no good 50 wrote TO DR..
r. V. Pierce for advice. which he gave me im-
mediately. I followed his directions. used two
bottles OF his medicine and was cured. I had q
torpid liver which was troubling me instead Of
cramps tas / thoughtl. 50 DIT. Pierce told me.
have pleasure ia living now; have gained in
weight IS pounds since then"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipstion. They do not beget the pill
habit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
PARTIES 1T PORTLAND
NOMINATE CANDIDATES
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND, Ind, April 13-The Repub-
leans of Portland have nominated the fol-
lowing ticket: c. III. Ayers. mayor; Horace
Antrim, clerk: Frank Smith. treasurer;
William Stephens, marshal; councilmen,
James Badders, T. w. Throp, w. A Thorn
as. III. T. Coldren. Nathan Burdg. L. G.
Chamberlain, Dawson F. Suman, p. G. Col
lette.
The Democrats have made the following
nominations: r. p. Stewart, mayor; Lewis
Denny, clerk; K. T. Doty, treasurer; Homer
Poor. marshal: councimen, William Skin
ner, Fred w. Woodcock, James Leavy. w.
II. Sockrider, V. ID. Carmony, Darius r.
Wright, Frank w. Wilt, p. B. Swhier
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
DEXTRO CANDIES.
Made of Sugar That Everybody Can
Digest.

hard problem for the Mother is the
candy question.
Children and adults feel the need of
candy. for the body requires sugar of some
sort. and the most energetic people are
great sugar-eaters.
At the same time these energetic people
Otter experience serious disturbance and
disease from failure TO digest sugar and
candy.
About every other man saws: Yes
Ike candy. but IL don't agree, so / dare
not use III
Maty candy-fed children show bad teeth.
stomach and bowel troubles bad cOmplex-
lon and general weakness.
II they could properly digest candy and
sugar, strength and health would result
This fact has made necessary the perfec-
tion OF Candies that are digestible
Dextro Candies and Chocolates are made
of the famous digestibe sugar Post
Sugar. and in the highest style OF the
candy makers art. are delicious and fas-
chatting and can be eaten freely by persons
with weak stomachs or faulty digestive
powers.
Perfect digestion. strength and energy
follow the use of Dextro Candies
Sold BY Groccrs aud Druggists In 10 u
and 6-cent packages
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Subsidy Election Fixed for May.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD, Ind. April 1.-THE County
Commissioners have granted the petition
of Elwood taxpayers for an election TO vote
on a 10000 subsidy for the Fort Wayne
& Southwestern Railroad. and have ordered
an election for May II. The company orig
inally asked for a subsidy of sl2s.ooo. but
the proposition was fought so bitterly that
the election was called of the day before
it was TO have been held. The new PROPOSE
ton, which carries with ii a material low
ering OF freight rates here. has been well
received. and probably will be carried.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
GOOD WELL is OPENED
WEST OF ALEXANDRIA
Leases Eagerly Sought in New
Field, Some of the Farmers
Demanding Bonuses.
special to the indianapolis journal.

ALEXANDRIA, Ind. April 13.-Oil we'll
work in this vicinity is picking up and
inside of twenty days every available drill
er and tool dresser in the city will be at
work.
The Robyn Company shot a fine we'll at
o'clock to-day on the Uranium lease,
two miles west of the city, in territory
which has been the center of attraction
lately. but two dry holes being found out of
a dozen drilled. Leases in this new field are
eagerly sought and some of the farmers
are holding out for bonuses, being I'M
willing to accept the usual terms.
The bad condition of the roads is the
only present drawback TO active opera
tions. and few days of spring weather
will remedy that.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

CareleSsnesS
which made
the accident
possible.
There are O
great many
lives sud-
denly terni-
mated as q
result of
carclessncss,
although
medical GER
tihcate may
read vheart
failure. ["
When a man
takes
chanceswit
. his stomach
aud ueOle~fo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Cayuga Postofice Robbed.

Special To the Indianapolis Journal
CAYUGA. Ind. April 13.-The safe in the
postofice at this place was burgIarized at
an early hour this morning. The safe is
ruined and the contents of the building are
seriously damaged Valuable papers be-
longing 20 Dan Conway and NJ w. Coffin
werS carried away. The Cayuga Conn
mercial Club will give $50 for the appre-
hension and conviction of the thieves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
FIRE DESTROYS NEW
ALBANY WAREHOUSE
John Tegart & Co. Suffer a Loss
of SIo,ooo-Woman Barely
Escapes AsPhyxiation.
snecia1 to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY. Ind, April 13-John Te-
CART & Co.'S warehouse destroyed by
fire this morning. The loss will be about
$4,000. with So. 500 insurance. The fire orig
mated from some unknown cause in the
stable in the rear of the warehouse. Over
lbs tons of baled hay destroyed.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hubar, who occupied
apartments in a building adjoining the
warehouse, narrowly escaped suffocation
from heat and smoke and Mrs. Hublar was
carried from the building, unconscious, by
her huSha nd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
They Would Not Advertise.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
.ELWOOD Ind. April ia sequel to the
closing of the Gunder department store at
Marion. after twenty-five years of persist
ent refusing 10 advertise. was found in Ell
wood this morning. when q placard on the
door OF Taylor & Sons hardware store
announced that the establishment was I'm
the hands of Chicago company and would
be sold at once. Taylor & Son have been
In business here for a number of years, but
have persistently refused To advertise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Trapped a Fine otter.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PETERSBURG. Ind, April Blast night
William Callihan. a young man of Black
burn, Ind, small mining town three miles
north of this city the White river,
trapped a 232-pound otter and sold ii to j.
E. Schurz, of this city. Mr.. Schurz imme-
diately began preparations to have it
shipped to Indianapolis. where il will be
mounted and placed exhibition in the
State Department Museum. The otter is
about one year old and has extraordinarily
fine fur
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART. Ind. April 13.-Francois De-
tray. aged thirty. and Clarence Karras.
aged twenty-five. fugitives from the asylum
for the insane at Toledo. were arrested
here at the request of the superintendent.
They had secured work here but Detray
becoming angry at karras because he oc-
cupied too much of their common bed. re-
ported to the police that Karras was a fugi-
tive, and the police notified the asylum
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Crawfordsville Presbytery.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LADOGA, Ind, April 13.-About fifty del
egates are registered at the opening ses-
sions of the spring meeting here OF the
Charlottesville Presbytery. The following
counties are represented: Parke, Fountain,
Montgomery. Clinton. Tippecanoe. Benton.
Vermiion, Warren, Carroll and Boone.
Among other prominent ministers of the
district the Rev. Hugh Gary, of La
fayette; the Rev c. III. Wilson, of Craw-
louisville, and the Rev. II. NJ. Rogers, Of
Rossville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
EI.KHART. Ind, April 13.-The manager
of the Hill department store, w. +. Stan
ton, this morning received a letter from a
priest in Galesburg, ILL.,. containing sl9
paid TO the priest by penitent who cheated
Mr.. Stanton out of IL fifteen years ago,
when the latter was In business In Gales
burg. The money is conscience money, but
the name of the man is not revealed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
WOMAN'S DEATH DUE TO
USING OIL AS K|NOUaG
Mrs. Belle Bohn, of Danville, ILL.,,
Incinerated as Result of a
Kerosene Explosion.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

DANVILLE, ILL.,, April 13.-Mrs. Belle
Bohn, thirty-six years old. was burned TO
death last night. She used kerosene to
hasten smoldering fire in a stove. The
blaze that ensued completely enveloped her.
Her screams brought neighbors to the res
cue. but before damp blanket could be
thrown around her life was extinct.
The residence with all its contents, in
Guiding quite "A sum of money, was con-
sumed. The husband, Herman Bohn. who
is eminent commander of Athelstan Lodge.
Knights Templars, was away from home
at the time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
70 the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 1s.-Alfred
Jones has brought suit for $500 against the
Citizens Telephone Company for the loss
of two mules which stepped on wire that
had crossed an electric light wire in West
Terre Haute Jones had driven to West
Terre Haute from Fountain county to at
tend the funeral of a brother, and arrived
in the night, when a storm had wrought
havoc with wires.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSVILLE. Ind. April 13.-The
motion for new trial in the case of the
damage suit of Mrs. June Gregg against
Sarah NJ. Gregg for $4,000 was argued to-
day. The motion for new trial set forth
lightweight reasons why ii should be
granted. Argument was not concluded. but
will be resumed tomorrow. If a new trial
is not granted an appeal will be taken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Horse shoers mt Fort Wayne.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. April 13-The an
nual convention of the Indiana Horse
Shoers' Association assembled here to-day
and was welcomed by Mayor Berghoff in a
brief speech. The reply was by President
Schaefer, of Logansport. The chief tonic
under discussion related to ways and means
to protect the craft by legislation provid
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, April 13.-A Hearst
club is being organized here by j. b. STAN
ley. an evangelist and lifelong Democrat.
Stanley has conducted temperance crusades
in nearly every county in the State He was
for many years an official in the Northern
Indiana Prison. He claims that Hearst
has a large following among the local
Democracy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
De PAW Faculty Changes.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE. Ind. April 13.-The re-
port of the resignation of Professor Frank
G.. Tilden, of the English department of
De Pauw University. confirmed to-
day by a statement from Professor Tilden.
tional Technical School of Indianapolis at
the head of the English department.. AS
sistant Little. of the biological depart
ment. will take advanced science work next
year in the East.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 13.-Samuel
Cheek, wealthy farmer. aged eighty
made merry with the courthouse employees
to-day when he procured a marriage
license for himself and Barbara Lismor,
aged forty-five. He joked with young
women clerks and received congratulations
on all sides.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

L 20 The indianapolis Journal.

special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MARTINSVILLE. Ind. April &c. A.
Frye, a local grocer. made an assignment
this morning for benefit OF creditors Frank
w Miller of this city is named as assignee
Estimated liabilities and assets are each
placed at $500. Mr.. Frye came TO this
c.:y from Danville two years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Examinations. mt Rose Poly.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. April 13-Exami-
nations are being held this week at Rose
Polytechnic Institute for all classes except
seniors. who finished their class work two
weeks ago and are now working on their
theses The week is an anxious one for
some students. because if they made only
condition at the last examination they
will be dropped If like result is obtained
at the present examination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the Indianapolis JOURNAL.
PORTLAND, Ind, April 13.-Four mem
bers of the family of Henry North, living
i'm Jackson township. are victims of small
pox. Before the identity of their affection
was discovered young folks social was
held at the North home, in which fifty
young men and women participated. A
strict quarantine has been established.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. April 13.-The joint
committee OF miners and operators expected
to reach an agreement to-day TO report TO
the Joint conference of all the delegates
but the matter goes over until Tomorrow
though an agreement has been reached on
all but one provision of the contract
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Human Wreck Reaches Home.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, April 13.-Frank
Wilson, of Logansport. arrived here to-day
from Toledo where, on March H. in a
street-car collision, his skull was fractured
in two places. his back injured. five ribs
broken, both ear drums perforated and one
hand badly sprained. He probably will re-
cover, though fearfully injured. His
physician says that not one man in a thou
sand could have lived
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
the indianapolis Journal

SpeC1aI
LADOGA, Ind, April 13.-While farmer
named Gleason. his father and five-year-
old son were driving near North Salem yes
terday they were Struck by a falling tree
and the boy was instantly killed Mr..
Gleason is thought to be fatally injured
The older Mr.. Gleason's hand was badly
crushed. They saw the tree when il began
to fall but confused that they
missed their opportunity to escape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
Temperance Candidate Named.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, April 13.-The Prohibi-
tionists. under the name of Citizens League,
have nominated Charles N. Lemon as can
didate for mayor. This makes three can
didates for that office The league Is COM
posed of both Democrats and Republicans,
who will endeavor to elect their candidate
with the view to curtail the local liquor
traffic and ultimately to abolish it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
KNOX. Ind. April lS.-Ennis Halter.
aged twenty-nine. and married. while saw
ms. wood with a buzz saw at his farm
north of here Yesterday evening. tripped
and fell across the saw and his body was
almost severed at the hips. He cannot re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
New Pre.ident far Merom ColIege.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SULLIVAN, Ind, April l3-The board of
trustees of the Union Christian College at
Merom has elected the Rev. c. c. Jones,
d. d.. OF Marion. to the presidency of the
college, TO succeed the Rev. l.. j. Aldrich.
resigned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES. Ind, April 13.-Republicans
completed city ticket tonight by nomnat-
ing Frederick Ritterskamp. a grocer, for
treasurer. In place of Edgar j. Julian, who
will
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-14
ACCIDENTAL :?

The jury returned a verdict of acci-
denta; death on the man who fell from
the window ledge on which he had fallen
asleep. But the death was really due to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-17

for food. lamhy and seifrled. twin
sisters 6 yeurs of age. opened their
eyes wide upon being told thut The
star intended To set the machine go
ing again and bring them down lots
af good things 10 eat
Arcete. @ baby boy. "a little over q
ye1r old. tried hard To- understand
the situation. but reading the grave
expression ON his mothers face, he
burst into tears
The woman Stripped the reporters
hand when he left the humble homo.
aud being assured that provisions
would be sent down that very night.
she sank TO her knees and thanked
cod that her little ones would no
longer go hungry
Later. three members of The star
editorial staff with arms filled With
bullying parcels. uouudered through
the mud 60 the starving household,
and now there Is enough, she says,
To last them a month
The case viii be laid before the
county commissioners and some
thing VIII be done 20 alleviate the
family'a condition. Humane officer
Clarke has Investigated the case for
the police aud has recommended the
removal OF the woman and her chill
dren from their vile surroundings.
The police are not always vieilant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-17
PUTS IT UP
TO MAYOR
COUNCILMAN JOHNSON THINKS
IDAHO SHOULD DC INVEST.
GATED

Councilman Johnston e. opposed
e. the existence 81 the cribhouss
above the Idaho saloon. but believes
that its abolition ls in the hands
of the mayor and police chief in
stead ~ IN his This ia what he said
this morning
n do not really know that there
is cribhouee above the Idaho sH-
Icon. be sald. but II there Is. it
should be closed n Is the duty u
the police 20 shut it up. II Is above
the deadllue established by the
mayor aud chief a. the beginning
O. the present administration lam
opposed % such discrimination II
such houses are 70 be- allowed above
the deadlIue there r. not reason
Nhy others should not be
However have no apologies 10
make In regard 70 the idaho saloon.
as far as my duty iu the matter IL
concerned No complaint about u
has been made 10 me. have never
been In it and do not know except
from occasional hearsaY that II IL
there. was present a the meet
ing Of the Rainier Heights Improve
ment club last night ready % re-
ply 20 any onslaught that should be'
directed against me IN the matter,
but none vas made The license FOR
the Idaho saloon was granted be-
fore ! went into the council when
II comes up again { think the mat
ter should be- Investigated
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-17

ycnrs OF age. 70 interpret the ques-
tions asked her
Have you anything In the house
90 eat now2' aurrlcd the visitor
with tragic wave of her hand the
woman silently drew cloth from "a
few dishes upon "a small table. re-
vcnliuR hair loaf OF bread and
some fragments Of meat.
Seven mouths Co feed Where was
more to come ftom2
The woman broke down aud exc
planned as best she could how inn
possible II w8a for her TO leave her
children and search for work.
-Four or five days ago H. Writ
steele, the general secretary of the
alleged charitable society. whose
methods have been exposed by The
Star. called Upon Mrs. Isaaesou and
after passing the time Of day and
adding "a few pCrfuuetury remarks,
gave the woman berEatly order for
81 worth OF groceries.
No, h said he no come back no
more" explained the sobhing
woman.
Little Emil. acting as interpreter,
explained 20 the reporter how he
and Hielmar, aged . years. aud liil-
da. years of age attended the
Main street school when they We're
not helping their mother 10 skirmlsh