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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
DOM|NICANS CARRYING
THINGS WITH HIGH HAND
Have No Respect for Lives and
Rights of Foreigners-De-
liberately Killed johnson.
SITUATION UNBEATABLE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The State De-
partment has received a report by mail. I'M
der date of San Domingo, Feb. u, from
United States Minister Powell, OF the killing
by insurgents of ]. G. Johnson, the second
class machinist of the American cruiser
Yankee, on the morning OF that date. The
facts have been briefly given in press dis
patches but the details furnished by the
minister go TO establish the fact that the
killing vas deliberate and unprovoked.
He says: This was no accident, but de-
liberately done, as during the morning they
dnsurgents) had been firing upon two signal
men who were waiting for the launch One
of these men. Thornig. had bullet go
through his hat; half an inch lower he
would have been killed"
The minister acted with the greatest
promptness in communicating with Com
mander Heilner, OF the Yankee, and inform
ing the foreign minister of the outrage. He
added: II have addressed a note to the COM
mander OF the revolutionary forces demand
ing ample satisfaction for this insult and
for the death OF this man, which I shall
send by strong guard to the commander"
Minister Powell has cabled the State De-
partment that American property interests
In San Domingo are suffering heavily as a
result Of the instruction. This is true OF
the property near the city of San Domingo
and in the lines OF the revolution.
The minister says: 1T Is reported 10 me
that at Santa Fe the cattle on the estate OF
the Bartram Company, of New York num-
bering about 500 and used in sugar produc-
ton on the plantation have nearly all been
killed. The telephone line between this
city and lie +, the property Of an Amer
lean Company, has been destroyed also an
engine used by the San Domingo Improve
ment Company. an American corporation:
also handsome residence belonging TO the
Clyde Line Company and occupied by their
agent. was set on fire and destroyed. These
are just a few OF the acts of wanton de-
struction which have been perpetrated The
French residents are suffering equally with
our own"
The patience OF the State Department is
being severely tested by these continued re-
ports and some action may be taken In the
near future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
OPPORTUNITY
EXTRAORDINARY
For a Big Saving on the Best
Makes Of Upright Pianos
A THR0NG OF BUYERS AT
Tie SMITH & NIXON
CL0Si\G.0UT SALE
All Grades Of Pianos Nov
ing Fast
Open Evenings -I37 Penn. St,
DenisOn House Block.

AS an evidence of the genuine BARGAINS
in this closing out sale OF standard and
medium grade pianos, we can now refer
TO twenty-three customers who secured fine
instruments OF Us during the past FIVE days.
While the general public seems 10 be In
terested in lire and war news. the real
bargain hunters are also taking advantage
OF this sacrifice sale.
AS already announced, we are closing out
the very best makes of upright pianos al
factory cost, and IN some instances less.
The best-known makes, In plain and fancy
cabinet work. reduced Sl5S. SI65 and $50.
Terms to suit all classes. !,
Some extra values i'm new and second
hand Uprights. including such dependable
makes as the Ebersole. Arion. Chase, Brew
ster. Everett. Armstrong, Story a Clark
and Haddorf. Several of these will be
closed out at cut-in-two prices and on easy
terms.
II not convenient to call, write for prices
and terms IL will soon be too late to Sc
cure reliable piano at such slaughter
prices.
Schools, lodges or churches can procure
one Of these fine pianos at a less rate than
q small dealer can buy from factories.
We must close out every instrument re-
CARELESS OF consequences.
Call day or evening at 137 Pennsylvania
street, first door south OF Denison Hotel en-
trance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
ROBBERS FOHED BY
4 NEBRASKA POSSE

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Feb. 13-Three robbers
barricaded behind pile of farm implements
stood off the citizens of Martinsburg, Neb..
while two set off ten explosions of dyna-
mite in the State bank. About 200 shots
were exchanged between the robbers and
citizens, but none was hurt on either side
so far as has been learned. The robbers
were unable to reach the inner compart-
ment of the safe containing $1,S00. They
took about $40 worth of stamps from the
postoftice, which is in the building, and
escaped, followed by the posse.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
GORBETTS TRAINING
CONFINED TO ROAD
Featherweight Champion VIII Not Box
Until Week Before He Fights
Dave Sullivan.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-YGung
Corbett has moved out 10 Sheehans
Roadside House. near the ocean beach,
to get in trim for his fight with Dave
Sullivan. which takes place on the even
ing Of February %. The conditions are
that both little fighters are to weigh
in at 8 o'clock on the night OF the fight
at $50 pounds.
At the present time Young COrbett
weighs about 135. but this does not
bother him, as he feels that he will
make the weight with ease. He has in
camp at the present time Harry Tuthill
as trainer and Billy Otis as sparring
partner. Tuthill recently arrived from
the East
Corbetts training at present consists
Of road work. He will not attempt to
box until about a week before the fight.
The champion commences his days work
only stones throw from the training
quarters. He takes a twelve-mile spin
over the hills after breakfast
Young COrbett has made an innovation
in training b. buying a pony. and taking
long rides every afternoon. He has the
latest type automobile at the camp. and
treats his friends to a ride when they
call on him.
The sporting fraternity here look upon
Sullivan as an easy mark fJr Young
COrbett, and the latter. Will be q pro-
h1bitiVe favOrite when the betting opens.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
CORNELL INVITES GEORGETOWN.

The management Of the Cornell navy
has sent Invitations 70 Syracuse and
Georgetown University 10 enter crews
IN the second varsity race. which IS be-
ing arranged 70 be rOwed on Cavuga
Lake on Saturday. May %. Harvard
has already accepted an invitation. Co
lumbia has not yet decided whether she
viii be able TO take part or not. but
Pennsylvania has declined on account
OF the conflict with the American Row
ing Associations regatta on the Schuyl-
kill on the following Monday.
II IS hardly probable that Georgetown
viii accept COrnelrs invitation to take
part In this race. owing 20 the engage
ment the Blue and Gray oarsmen have
with the naval cadets. Arrangements
have been made to send two crews 20
Annapolis on May p. 10 compete with
the first and second crews Of the Acad-
envy. and II would hardly be possible
for Georgetown to row at Ithaca five
DAYS later
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
De MONT NOT RELEASED
BY ST. LOUIS CLUB
Infelder Has Orders to Report-In Good
Physical Shape.

1t turns out that Gene De Montreville
has not been released by Jimmy Nc
Aleer, of the ST. Louis ball club. as was
reported. On the contrary. the infelder
has just received a letter from Mercer.
one of the secretaries Of the club, say
ing that McAleer directs him 20 request
De Montreville TO report at the Southern
Hotel St Louis. on March T. The ST
Louis Club will staff for Corsicooa.
Tex. on that day, and all players on
the rolls of the club are ordered to take
uniforms with them.
De Montreville laughs at the reports
that have been circulated to the effect
shat he is in bad physical condition.
1T is all rot" said the brown-eyed
second baseman. Il never was in bet
ter shape in my life. / expect to re-
main I'm Washington until the 1st Of
March. when / will start for St. Louis
TO join McAleer and the team
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
Twenty Meals a Day
Eaten by This Man
Physical Phenomenon Exhibited to an Audi
enCe of Medical Students at a New
York College.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-Twenty hearty
meals day is the modest claim Of an
appetite on exhibit yesterday at the
college Of Physicians and Surgeons.
Ihree hundred students sat spellbound
Tor two hours watching a phenomenon
discovered b. Prof. W. T. Bull He
gave marvellous eating performance.
which could be styled continuous" had
not the cOmmissary given out.
This wonderful man." explained DR..
Bull TO the eXpectant students, has
stenosis Of the oesophagus with an
oesophageal diverticulum; or, I'm other
words. he can eat without end He will
never have dyspepsia, as food never
passes into his stomach by way of the
throat. How much he enjoys eating we
shall see later as he disposes of this
food and drink we have here. Though
he eats a ton. il will not nourish him.
His life is sustained by liquids admin
istered through a gastric fistula in his
stomach"
After this Introductory address the
marvel began devastating piles of food
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Feb. 1S.-John II.
Sipple. who died I'm Washington, at his
home, 1910 Four-and-a-half Street, yes
terday, was long a well-knOwn Alexan-
drian, and his remains will be brought
here for burial He was bred i'm the
cigar and tobacco business by his father,
who BeI3 a cigar store in Royal Street,
adjoining Simpsons shoe store, and his
place was. in the forties. the nightly
rendezvous Of the active Democrats Of
Alexandria. Mr.. Supple remained
with his father when the latter removed
to the northwest corner of King and
Patrick Streets. occupying n house that
has now passed away. He is the brother
OF Charles Supple, for some time justice
of the peace OF this city. lie removed
to Washington many years ago. and has
since been engaged in business there.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
SITE TO Be FENCED IN
Commissioner Biddle Orders Captain
Harding 20 Have l. Erected as
Soon as Possible.

A high board fence that will hide the
scars OF excavations and keep out the
crowds ef the curious is TO be erected in
the near future around the site Of the
new Municipal Building. The square
bounded by Thirteen-and-a-hah Four
teenIa. d and Streets northwest.
Colonel Biddle. the Engineer Commits
sioner, this morning directed his assist
ant. Capt Chester Harding. to make
arrangements for having this fence put
up preparatory to the awarding OF the
contract for the construction OF the
building
The specifications for the building have
rot yet been completely reviewed by the
Engineering Department. but it is under
stood that bids for Its construction Will
be asked by the District Commissioners
In short while.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
EWSAND GOSSIPOF SPORTS
Mccoy Ready and Eager
To Fight FitzSin1n1OnS
Kid More Than Anxious to Contest Title to
MiddIeweight Championship With Cor
niShman---fiaS Posted $1,000 Forfeit

Now that Jim Corbett has announced
that he will not entertain any propo-
sition for a return match with Bob
Fitzsimmons. the latter will no doubt
look around for another opponent to
meet. If the Cornishman is anxious to
fight for the middleweight champion
ship. which title he still lays claim TO,
he will have no trouble i'm finding a
willing opponent.
Kid Mccoy. the clever Hoosier boxer,
who has been i'm training for several
weeks In anticipation of entering the
ring in the near future, has his eye on
FitzsimmOns. and nothing would suit
him better than 20 tackle the lanky
Cornishman. Mccoy will gladly fight
him for the middleweight championship
title. and just as a sign of his sin
cerity ne stands ready to post a for
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
REQUIRING NO CONTRACT
FOR WORK LESS THAN $500

The District Commissioners today
wrote TO the Senate Committee on the
District Of Columbia requesting favor
able action on a proposed bill relating
10 contracts with the District OF Column
bis
The bill provides that in all cases
where the Commissioners of the District
Of Columbia contract for work or ma
terial involving a sum not exceeding
$500, 1t shall not be necessary TO execute
a formal written contract with bond !;
but no work capable Of execution I'M
der a single contract. nor any purchase
Of material. where the total expenditure
involved is greater than $500. shall be
subdivided or lessened for the purpose
Of reducing the sum Of money to be paid
therefor to less than that amount.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18

and buckets Of drink. AS he gorged
sac at the base of the neck began TO
bulge. In mute wonder ana envy the
students watched chicken after chicken
disappear. in company with many loaves
of bread and gallons of drinkables.
"GadzoOl0s-' exclaimed Junior, noted
for his epicurean tendencies; and all
that never gets into his stomach 10
cause trouble"
But just think OF his poor wife.
suggested another Might as we'll try
to fill the dumb waiter
Here the phenomenon disappeared,
and upon returning was ready for an
other feast, as the swelling on the neck
was reduced. Again the eatables dis
appeared. amid the wonder Of those as
sembled.
The x-ray apparatus was produced
and the contraction Of the oesophagus
shown TO be so far below the base OF
the throat that an operation would
be fatal.
The man was highly complimented by
the students.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
.CHICAGO'S PET ALLIGATOR
MAY HAVE TYPHOID.
City's Saurian Imbibed Millions of
Germs and Is Now Being Watched
by Scientists.

CHICAGO. Ill, Feb. ls.-scientists
are sitting up nights in the laboratory
In the city hall, keeping a coldly calcu-
lating eye on Pat, the alligator of the
city OF Chicago.
Perhaps he has typhoid fever. Per
haps an alligator cannot get typhoid
fever. What the scientists want to do
just now is 10 find out
Pat has braVed the terrors of the
city laboratory and the civil service
commission for three years without los
Ing his place.
While stumbling idly along a table.
taking his daily stroll. 81 few days ago
Pat imbi5ed bowl OF bouillon favored
with several million typhoid germs in a
high state of cultivation. DR.. Benin,
DR. Drake. and other typhoid experts
are worried about Pat
The Washington times., 1904-02-18

felt of $1,000 with Al Smith to bind the
match
In New York yesterday Mccoy said
that he was anxious to fight again. ana
that ne wanted To tackle some good
man, Fitzsimmons preferred. i have
seen where Fitzsimmons has been claim
ing the middleweight championship,
said Mccoy. "and if he really wants to
defend the title ! win fight him when
ever he is prepared to enter the ring.
The preparatory training that | nave
been going through has already put me
in good condition. and in a few more
weeks l expect TO be back to my olG
form. When in proper condition l be
lieve that ! can defeat any man I'm the
world with probably Tho exception Of
Jeffries. As for Fitzsimnons, / will post
81 900 at once to bind the match. ne
means business ne can cover my
money"
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
GEORGETOWN MEN
ARE IN CONDITION
Hope to Make Good Show
ing at Saturdays Meet.
DUFFEY IS TRAINING HARD
Great Things Expected of Relay Team,
Reilly and Curran-Joe Cur
rams Shot Putting.

With the success of the sixth annual
indoor athletic carnival at Convention
Hall on Saturday evening regarded as
assured. the Georgetown men are turn
ing their attention to their own athletes.
and figuring how many Of the coveted
medals will be won by the wearers of
the Blue and Gray For the last six
weeks about forty members OF the var
sity field and track teams. including
sprinters. runners. jumpers. and shot
putters have been in training on the in
door track in the basement of College
Hall in preparation for Saturdays
games
Arthur f. Duffey has been in training
with the other candidates. and should
be in the pink Of condition when he goes
to the scratch with Torrey. of Yale;
Rodgers. of Cornell. and Steeyes, of Co
lumbia. in the 5O-yard invitation race.
Joe Reilly's Record.
Joe Reilly. 1904. the captain of the
team. is Georgetown's best man in the
go and 40 yard runs and, after Duffey,
the best short distance Splinter Reilly
has been suffering from an attack OF
grip which confined him to the Univer-
sity Hospital the greater part Of last
week. but he has now recovered and
will be found leading the local col
legians Saturday.
Edmonston. Sullivan. Etchison. Nc
Carthy. Brennon, and Mulligan are all
exceptionally good quarter-milers 1t
has not yet been definitely decided who
will run on the varsity against Yale
but the team will be picked from the
men named above. In the middle dis
lance runs the Blue and Gray will be
represented by Yoder. Lorando and
George, all OF whom have shown up
well in practice. At the Philadelphia
A A. U meet recently Yoder finished
second in the 60O-yard run and is the
best man In the university in the half
mile
In Fifty-Yard Dash.
For the 5O-yard dash. besides Duffey,
there are Sullivan, Bowling. Wade
Daugherty, Ewing. and c. Seitz. The
races will be so arranged that there
viii be one Georgetown man In each
heat and While the champion may win
the struggle for second and third places.
should be hard fought.
In the shot-put Joe Curran is easily
the best Before coming TO university
last year he put the shot for the Bos-
ton English High School. where he
gained an enviable reputation as the
best putter in the scholastic ranks. At
the indoor meet last year he got third
place to Sheldon. the New York Athletic
crack. but shortly afterward took 60
rowing and did not participate at any
outdoor meets. Cramer and Carroll, two
members OF the football squad. are also
throwing the sixteen-pound missile
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
PUT UNDER BONDS FOR
THREATS AGAINST WIFE

For making threats against his wife
Catharine Tucker. several days ago.
Clarence fucker. formerly a bartender
at the Carleton Hotel in Baltimore was
tried in the Police Court today. Judge
Scott ordered Tucker 10 give a real es-
tate bond OF 500 10 keep the peace
The fuckers have not been living to-
gether for year or more. but when
Clarence lost his position in the Monu-
mental City because of the burning down
of the hotel. he came 10 Washington
Mrs. Tucker says she feared bodily
harm. and had him arrested.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
JOCKEY CLUB STEWARD
EXPIRES IN LONDON

LONDON. Feb. lS-Henry Gerald
Sturt. Baron Abingdon, a steward of the
Jockey Club. is dead.
Lord Abingdon was born on May l6
1925 He was member of Parliament
from Dorchester from 1S47 10 1856 aud
from Dorset from 1856 70 1876 He WAS
wealthy. owning 49, 600 acres Of land.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
FRED CLARKE TO COACH
THE PRINCETON TIGERS

PITTSBURG, Feb 1S-Fred c.
Clarke. manager of the Pittsburg base
ball team, will coach the Princeton nine
for two weeks. beginning March l. A
committee from Old Nassau made a
special trip to New York TO see Presi-
dent Dreyfuss to obtain his consent to
allow Clarke and Deacon" Phillips TO
take up their residence at Princeton to
coach the Tiger nine for two weeks
The Pittsburg owner was agreeable. but
Phillips declared that he did not care
about coaching the team
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
KNIFE CUT INFLICTED
IN BROTHERS. QUARREL

a quarrel between Frank and John
hetter, brothers, nine and ten years old
respectively, at their home, 500 Seventh
street northeast, this morning about 9
o'clock. resulted I'm Frank receiving a
severe knife wound on the head. John
is said 10 have welded the blade The
police Of the Ninth precinct conveyed
the IN ured lad to the Casualty Hospital
The doctors there do not regard his in
jury as serious.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
YALE RETAINS MITCHELL.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Feb. lS.-W.
Ledyard Mitchell. half-back on the Yale
football eleven last fall. today made
known his decision TO enter Yale Law
school next year He will be eligible
again for the team.
The Carlisle Indian baseball nine
which had scheduled game with vale
Tor the first time this year. Cancelled Il
today. The Indians had "A New Eng
land circuit Of games with WESLEYAN
Holy Cross. and other colleges. All
those games have been Cancelled.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
STRUCK WITH A BOTTLE.

James Roe, negro, met Policeman
Gill on the street last night and told
him he had been assaulted with
bottle in a saloon. in the northwestern
section OF the city. Roe was badly cut
over the head and was taken to the
Alexandria Hospital, where his wounds
Were dressed. He alleged that he was
struck by negro named Peterson.
Later last night Virgie Barnum appear
ed at headquarters and alleged that she
had been struck by the same man.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
BANK CLERKS TO DISCUSS
RESERVES IN BANKING

debate will be the feature Of the
monthly meeting of the Washington
Chapter. American Institute Of Bank
Clerks. at the Hotel Barton this even
ing The subject viii be:
Resolved. That a reserve requirement
of 10 per cent is ample for conservative
banking"
A. II. Bedford and r. f. Claughton
will take the affirmative. and s. J..
Henry and +. r. Dooley. the negative.
Charles +. Howe will read a paper on
the history Of early banking in the Dis
trict.
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
NEW YORK WILL SEND
SCHOOL BOYS TO MEET

NEW YORK Feb. 1s-The High School
Of Commerce relay team. which won the
cup given for the relay race in the Pub
lie School Athletic League meet and
again asserted it's superiority at the Co
lumbia University meet, viii represent
Greater New York at the Georgetown
indoor meet next Saturday.
Since the last race the team has lost
the services Of one Of its best man. but
the faculty adviser. A c. Fontaine. be-
heves that the new man, although less
experienced. will not materially weaken
the quartet
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
IN CORPORATION COURT.

In the corporation co4rt. Judge Louis
c Barley presiding, the following bust
ness was transacted yesterday:
Empire State Realty Company VS. ].
W. Beckley ct al; case referred TO
Commissioner Varney for report
A. n. Taylor VS.. W. F. Gardner ct al /;
case referred TO Commissioner Taylor
for report
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
POSTAL RAILWAY CLERK
TO BE ARRAlGNED

Charles W. Klee. a clerk OF the rail-
way postal service. viii be arraigned
before United States Commissioner An
son Taylor at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon, on charges OF detainiGg. secret
ing, and abandoning United States mail
Inc nearing was scheduled for this
morning, but was postponed at the re-
quest or both the defendant and the
Government
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
TEACHERS PROMOTED BY
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board OF Education at its weekly
meeting last night approved the follow
ing changes in the personnel of the
teachers:
Leave Of absence granted-Alice Pin
yon for the rest of the year.
PromotiOns-Laura Parker. from 5000
to $3.50. and assigned to the Armstrong;
J. T. Freeman. from S575 10 5000: A. d.
Jones. $500 10 $575: Mary Europe. from
$3.50 TO 500
ppointment-Bessie Miller, teacher OF
coolfng
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
CURE GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED.

Mrs. l.. Wyclif. Sew York city. writes:
90 'ORRINE' cured my husband, who was
steady drunkard for many years. He now
has desire for stimulants. his health is good
and he is fully restored 10 manhood. He used
only FIVE boxes Of 'ORRINE.'''
Mrs. ". l.. D.. Helena. Mont, writes: Il
have waited one year before writing you OF
the permanent VI my son. lie took sani-
tarium treatment. well Gs other advertised
cures, but they all failed until we gave him
'ORRlNE.' He Is noW fully restored TO health
md has no desire for drink"
Mr.. A. +. l.. Atlanta. Ca, writes: 81 was
born with love of whiskey and drank Il for
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
FIREMEN TO PARADE.

The Friendship Veteran Fire Company
held a meeting last night, and decided
10 participate in the parade on the
twenty-second. The company will have
its old engine out, as well as the reel
and plug catcher. All the apparatus
will be handsomely decorated for the
occasion, and will make a fine showing
The Washington times., 1904-02-18
POLICE JUSTICE ILL.

Police Justice Cation is sick at his
nome with the grip. 50 the police court
today was presided over by Justice of
he Peace Joseph S. Beach. The follow
ing cases We're disposed Of.
Frank F. Cramer, arrested by Special
Policeman Parks, charged with vag-
FANCY, was fined s..
Samuel Dudley, negro. arrested by
Policemen Lyles and Smith, charged
with stealing a pair OF boots from
Frank Price, was held for the Prince
William county police authorities.