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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
The olubwoman's Husband.
An American Lady In London Tele
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 Some women are accompanied by maids to club conventions and occas- ionally by children. but almost never by husbands. The American husband fills his wife's purse. gives her a check book for emergencies bids her a proud "Au revoir" at partings and is con- tent to read of her speeches and her gowns and perhaps to see her picture in the sensational newspapers while she is away. Usually the husband of a woman of prominence in these mat ters is har6-working individual, himself having neither the courage, the parts nor the liking for public demonstrations. The quick lunch in a crowded restaurant Is the only break in his days grind. but he grudges his wife nothing of her publicity or luxu- ".
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18

ar-re on'y useful to throw at his ini- mics. an my business is to fill thim with karosene.
 No. sir. they ain't amy simple life. There's ony life. It's a kind iv an ob- stacie race. Sinnin'. repintin; sinnin', repintin' Some can jump high; some can't jump at all. Thim that jump highest have farther to fall. Those that go farthest are ruled off fr foul In. A mans no more thin a man an he has as nanny things in him, amy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
Bending the Twig.

New York Sun.
 Cora-she is a better talker than lis- tener.
 Merritt--That's the result of educa- ton. During the season she attends the apera every night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
Beware the Weieht Lfmit,

The Christmas gift senders might as well get 1t in their craniums that they must conform to the regulations of the postal rules if they expect the pres ents to reach home hase. There is a
 weight limit fixed for every class of mailable matter. and Uucle Sam sticks to this limit. Many things which can be sent by mail-no regulation prohib- fting them-are held up because of ex- cessive weight. In fact, people will try fo send by mail articles which go as well and as swiftly by express or freight. and much more certainly. If
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31

President Reyer, OF Health Board,
Says Only Safe Precaution Is to
Boil All Drinking Water.
CITY WATER TO BE TESTED

According TO, DR.. L. c. Reyer. president
of the City Board OF Health, the only safe
precaution against typhoid fever is TO boil
the drinking water. Or, Reyer says that
most of the cases now prevalent can be
traced TO the drinking Waterfront both
wells and city mains.
As a result of the alarming proportions
of typhoid fever DR.. Reyer says that at the
next meeting of the Board of Health he
will recommend that searching bacteria
logical test of the city water be made.
While many tests of both city and well
water have been made by Ansil Maffatt.
city chemist. the tests simply chemical
examination and do not go deep enough.
Mr. Moffatt says that what tests he has
made do not show either city water or we'll
water III very bad condition.
DR.. Reyer says further that the City
Board of Health intends to take up the
question of contaminated water with the
indianapolis Water Company. In the
course of a month the water company
expects to complete the new filter beds.
which will have a capacity of D.000.000 gal
Ions. and the water will be much improved
over sixty cases of typhoid fever have
been reported to the Board of Health this
month, but it is believed there is much
more typhoid prevalent. physicians are
usually slow In diagnosing the cases and
In ma king reports on them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY
TO WILLIAM F, KOSS
Well-Known German Citizen
Found Dead in Bed-Was a
Prominent Contractor.
LEAVES LARGE FAMILY

William Frederick Koss. one of the most
substantial and best-known German resi-
dents of Indianapolis. was found dead in
bed yesterday morning. death resulting
from heart failure His death wdS wholly
unexpected. ne had not been considered
seriously III and had only consulted
physician Saturday for a slight indisposi-
ton.
Mr. Koss was corn In Oldenburg. Buns
wick. Germany. Dec. "a. 1s49. but hac re-
sioeo in indianapolis since he was seven
teen years of age. He was contractor
for stone and brick work. and had con-
structed some of the largest structures in
the city. among them being the Y. NJ. Q. A.
building. the Virginia-avenue viaduct and
the Central-avenue bridge over Fall creek.
He was a thirty -second-degree Mason. a
member of the Scottish Rite. the knights
Templars. the Mystic Shrine. and OF the
Independent Turnverein. the Maenaerchor
and the Liederkrantz He is survived by
a widow and eight children. Mrs Martin
Shafer, Charles w, Edith. Edward, Minnie.
William F., jr.. Amelia and Harry koss
The funeral will be IN charge of the Scot
fish Rite Masons. from the residence, rs
Greer street. tomorrow afternoon. with
burial at Crown Hill Cemetery
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
WEATHER BUREAU ON WHAT
WEATHER JUNE MAY BRING
Records of Month for Past Thirty
Three Years Show Many
Varying Conditions.

If the records of the United States
Weather Bureau for the past thirty-three
years can be taken. as a forecast of the
weather conditions next month. June prom
Uses TO show many variations.
The normal temperature for the month
of June during the last thirty-three years
has been 80 degrees. The warmest month
of June in 1874. when an average tenn
perature of II degrees prevailed, while the
coolest June recorded in the thirty-tkree
years was last year. the average tempera-
ture being Sc degrees.
The highest temperature recorded on any
June day of the thirty-three years was on
June u. 1895. when the thermometer
reached 100 degrees. The lowest tempera-
ture was on June s. 1894. the mercury de-
Scending to 50 degrees.
The average rainfall for June. according
to records of the last thirty-three years.
is AL inches The average number OF
days on which one-hundredth of an inch or
more of rain fell was twelve in each month.
The greatest monthly precipitation was in
1875 when 1921 inches of water fell. The
least rainfall was in 1875, only Lag inches
falling.
The greatest amount of precipitation re-
corded in any twenty-four hours was June
r. 1885. the amount being PSI inches. The
prevailing winds for June have been from
the south. with an average hourly velocity
of 10 miles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
TRAINING school LOSES
MEMBER OF ITS FACULTY
O.. A. Abbott, Instructor in Chem
istry, VIII Spend Year at an
Eastern Institution.
IS A DE PAUW GRADUATE

Professor George a. Abbott. instructor
In chemistry at the Manual Training
High School. has been granted a years
leave of absence. and will go to the Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology to con-
tinue his scientific researches. He is one
Of the most prominent members of the
NJ. T. II. S. faculty. and his loss will be
severely felt.
Mr. Abbott is a graduate of De Pauw
University. with the degree of bachelor
of science and also master of arts (pro
merito) On leaving college he taught
science first in the Evansville High School
and then in the Duluth Central High
School. He has been connected with the
Training School for four years. Besides
his work as regular teacher, Mr.. Abbott
diana State Science Teachers Association,
envy of Science and is a member of the
American Chemical Society. He is treas
urer of the school athletic association and
manager of the baseball team. He is also
secretary of the state chapter of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Mr. Abbott intended to enter Chicago
University, where he has fellowship, but
later received an offer from Professor
Noyes. of Boston, to act his research
work In physical chemistry and also help
a book giving a new method of determining
the smallest amount of any of the known
elements and that will be of great
value ANALYSTS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
POSTAL CLERKS HERE IN
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
Elect Officers and Adopt Resolu-
tons Thanking Congressman
OVeTStTeet
{ NENT MEETING At MUNCIE

The third annual meeting of the Indiana
held here yesterday in the Federal Court
room. Delegates from thirteen of the prin-
cipaI cities OF the State were present and
an enthusiastic meeting was held. The
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, a. 3. Jester. Mum
Gle: first vice president. II. II. Blanken-
ship. MartinsviIle; second vice president.
H. L. Carr. Lafayette: secretary. Ira Z.
Zigler. Elkbart; treasurer. William Car
penter. indianapolis
Besides the regular officers elected Jesse
d. Wall. of this city. was elected delegate
at large to the national convention to De
held at St. Louis in September. The next
convention will be held in Muncie on Dec
Grafton day of next year
One of the purposes of the association of
postoffice clerks is 10 get classification
bill before the House. the passage OF which
VIII insure them regular increase in s,l-
AIRY until n maximum is reached Unoer
present conditions the clerks claim they
enever have any idea OF when they will set
an increase. and they feel that they, deserve
IL at stated times. Through the Offices
OF Congressman Oyerstreet the association
managed to get hearing with the postal
author titles, and token of its appre-
citation for the favor the state branch of
the association yesterday adopted resou-
tioDs thanking Mr.. Overstreet.
AT the close or the business session the
visiting delegates were shown about the
city, and i'm the evening a banquet was
held at Fairview Park.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
"WHITE CITY SPECIAL"
HIS SLIGHT ACCIDENT

The Big Fours white City Special"
a fast train running between Cincinnati
and Chicago. leaving Indianapolis $50
p. m ran into an open switch at Market
street yesterday afternoon and crashed
into long cut OF freight cars standing on
a sidetrack. The impact made a noise like
the discharge of a cannon and hundreds of
people were attracted by the sound and
rushed to the spot Owing to the very
moderate rate of speed there was no great
damage done. and the train was backed to
the main track and proceeded to Chicago
without further loss of time. The passen-
gers were shaken up. and the pilot of the
engine was slightly shattered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
TO CONSIDER PLANS FOR
BUILDING NEW ARMY POST
Meeting in This City To-Day VIII
Be Attended by Deputy Quar-
termaster General.

a meeting of the Army Post Board will
be held in Indianapolis tomorrow, at
which plans for the building of the army
post northeast of the city willGbe taken
up for consideration.
Lieutenant Colonel George Ruhlen, depu-
~ quartermaster general of the United
States army, will arrive in Indianapolis to-
day, to be present al the meeting to-mor-
row. Colonel Ruben brings with him es-
Inmates and plans of the department for
the construction of the post, and these
will be laid before the members of the
board for discussion
II is said that contracts for the work
on the post will be let early in the coming
fiscal year. The government at Washing
ton has instructed the board which meets
tomorrow TO forward its report as soon
as possible so that no time may be lost IN
beginning the work on the grounds.
General Humphrey and Quartermaster-
General Chaffee will visit indianapolis the
latter part of June, ana will spend several
days in looking over the army post. They
expect to make a general tour of inspec-
ton of all army posts and sites in the
West.
Colonel Ruhlen. after his visit in Indian
apolis. will not return directly to Washing
ton. He has orders to visit posts further
west on business relative 20 proposed inn
provements He will probably be in the
city for several days, and will make a
thorough examination of the site of the
new post
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
.DESPONOENCY Is CAUSE
OF ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Betty Eskew Takes Chloroform in
Effort to End Life, but Is
Saved by Physicians.

Dependency over domestic troubles, it
is said. led Betty Eskew. twenty-four years
old, TO make an unsuccessful attempt last
night TO end her life. Going to the home
of her mother-in-law. Mrs. Goshwaller III
North New Jersey street. she spent the
earlier part of the evening. Then going
to the kitchen she caused her mother to
rush to her aid by screaming out that she
was taking chloroform, but Immediately
afterward she declared that she had no
intention of doing such a thing, and was
left alone in the kitchen.
A few minutes later she again called out
that she had taken poison, and came stag
gering toward the front room. She was
placed in bed. and Drs. Hadley and Hoover
called. For over an hour they worked with
her before they were confident that she
was out of danger. In her agony she con-
tinued to call for will" her husband, and
asked pitifully to have him brought to her.
She denied taking chloroform. and said
that she merely put it on a rag and held
it to her noStrilS.
Mrs. Goshwaller stated that her daughter
had been in the habit of using chloroform
to relieve toothache from which she suf-
fered greatly, and that she did not believe
the woman had intended TO commit sui
eide. Notwithstanding the fact that as the
doctors worked with her she repeated
many times ''Oh, doctor, why don't you
let me die2'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
SCHEME OF MAIL ORDER
COMPANIES CHECKED

The local postoffice officials have just re-
ceived orders from the department at
Washington forbidding the use of the mails
by certain firms selling articles of mer-
chandise the installment plan in at
tempt 10 find their debtors through the rep
reservations of a bogus company. Mail
clerks had previously been ordered not to
inform such companies to the changes
of the addresses of their debtors and a
bogus company was organized by the cred
itors whereby cards would be sent to the
persons having changed their addresses in
forming them that valuable packages were
being held for them. When they claimed
their ''valuables" they were held up for
their accounts. This procedure has been
declared fraudulent by the Postoffice De-
partment at Washington
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
Church Notes.

A meeting of the official board of the
Central-avenue NJ. E. Church will be held
Friday evening.
A meeting of the Deltha B. Harvey So
ciety of the First Friends Church will be
held at the church this evening.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
First United Brethren Church will give a
musicale and social tomorrow evening.
Mrs F. o. Ballard. 2517 College avenue.
will entertain the Memorial Circle of Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church at 2.3O o'clock
this afternoon
The Martha NJ. Society of the First Eng
lish Lutheran Church will meet at $50
1893 Ruckle street
The Indianapolis Christian Endeavor
Union is discussing the advisa bility of
starting a Sunday-school at some point on
the West Side that now has no Sunday
school advantages
Several indianapolis churches are under
going extensive Improvements and repairs.
They include the College-avenue Baptist.
the Memorial Presbyterian and the South
street Baptist Churches.
Mrs E: A Bonham. SIT Fletcher avenue.
will entertain the Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the South-street Baptist Church
and the B. Y. p. L. of the same congrega-
ton tomorrow evening.
The regular meeting of the King IS
Daughters of the Second Presbyterian
Church, will be held Thursday afternoon at
3 o'clock at the home of Miss Bertha
Walker. 627 North Capitol avenue.
Mite boxes will be opened at the meet
ing of the Nippon Mission Circle of the
Second Presbyterian Church at the home
of Mrs Odell. 1910 North Alabama street
next Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Mrs Louise Kelley of Kansas. and Mrs
Erwin, of Porto Rico, will speak this after
noon at a meeting of the Federation of
Auxiliaries of the Christian Women
Board of Missions, at the North Park
Christian Church. Twenty-ninth street and
Kenwood avenue
The Methodist Ministers Association yes
terday appointed a committee of five, con-
sisting of the Revs. Tippy, kellogg, Farm
er, Vest and Hurlstone, TO see what can be
done toward an intelligent cooperation OF
all interests in the Fresh Air Mission work
and outings for old people
Through the efforts of Allen Bixby, one
of the teachers of the school. a boys
brigade has been organized in the Sunday
school of the First Presbyterian Church.
Twenty-seven boys will be drilled by Cap
tain Taylor Powers. Guns and uniforms
have already been purchased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
CAUSE OF MRS. .4XSON'S
DEATH IS NOT KNOWN

Mrs Mavina Arson. twenty years of age.
died at IL o'clock Sunday after few hours
Illness. at her home. 716 South East street
The physician who was called at 2 o'clock
I'm the morning TO treat her did not think
that the case serious. Mr.. Arson is
employed at the Patty buggy works and
states that his wife had not been in ill
health and had no chronic trouble. Cor
oner Tutewiler was called and sent Deputy
Dunlavy to make examination. AL
though the cause of death is not yet known
IL Is not thought that IL will be necessary
20 hold autopsy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
BLIND STUDENT GIVES
SUCCESSFUL RECITAL

Miss Norvella Crystal Jacobs, one of the
graduating members Of the Blind lnsti-
tute, gave her commencement recital at the
institute before a crowded house last night.
The selections from some of the greatest
composers were rendered in such manner
as to indicate both natural ability on the
part of the student and thorough training.
Her rendition of "Valse in E Minor" by
Chopin. was especially brilliant evoking
an enthusiastic encore from her FELLOWSHIP
dents and visitors. 'Siciliano,' by Hopkins,
and "Fantasie," by Tours, were played
upon the pipe organ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
NEGRO INJURED BY HIS
COUSIN IN HOSPITAL

4 In a discussion among several negroes
employed in the Morton Place stables yes
ter6ay evening, Bob Underwood. an en-
ploye was struck and severely injured by
his cousin. who afterward escaped. I'm
derwood was taken to the City Hospital
with broken arm, and will be arrested as
soon he is able to be moved. At the
stable ii is claimed that the negroes were
having a friendly tussle. and that Under
wood was accidentally thrown against
water trough Another report is that the
negroes were in earnest, and that Under
wood was struck with ptchfork
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
4GREE TO END THE
ACRE CONTROVERSY
Baron Rio Branco and Senior Vel
ard to Settle Territory
Trouble.

RIO JANEIRO, May 3o.-Baron Rio
Brancc and Senior Velard. the Peruvian
minister. have practically reached an agree
ment for the settlement of the Acre contro-
yersy. but the basis of the arrangement
has not been made public. 1t is reported in
Rio Janeiro that the Peruvians have re-
pulsed the Brazilians near the frontier. but
a high official declared that the report was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31

Charles Sigmund, s11 Chadwick street,
telephoned to the City Dispensary last night
that his wife had taken poison and was
dying. There had been a family misunder
standing. 1T was reported and in order to
brighten her husband the woman pretended
TO have taken poison. When Dr. Hawley
arrived there were no evidences of poison
ing of any sort, and Mrs. Sigmund then
protested that she had not taken poison at
oil
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
CHINESE ROYALTY SAID
TO Be VERY DEMOCRAT C
Frank Garrett, Returned Mission
ary, Addresses Christian Min
listers Association.

Frank Garrett a missionary in the Chi
nese field. home on Through addressed the
meeting of the Christian Ministers Asso-
citation yesterday morning. Referring 10
the visit of Prince Pu Lun to this country.
he said that there was no occasion for
of the prince. as IN China the members OF
royal and noble families. with the exception
of the Emperor and his highest officials,
are very democratic.
Mr. Garrett expressed the opinion that
the princes visit would greatly heo him
when the time came for his elevation to
tic throne, instead of proving a disadvant-
age.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
SHAMBA TUNISIAN.S
SLAY TRIPOLITANS

TRIPOLI, May 30.-Three bands OF Sham
ba Tupisians raided the Tripolitan Oasis of
Shaun, May %. killing a number of the in
habitants. Tripolitans pursued the raiders
and overlook them at beers. In the fight
ing which followed ninety Shamb.ss were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31

The Marion county old settlers, who give
an annual picnic at Broad Ripple. have eff
fected a permanent organization by the
election of the following officers: President,
A A. womack; first vice president. DIR. ].
W. Harvey: second vice president, Elisha
Holland: recording secretary, G. d. John
son; corresponding secretary, j. A. Dynes
treasurer, William Bosom: directors, I. n.
Cotton. Hiram Haverstick. F. j. Van Vor-
his and Jacob Whitsett. The directors will
meet in short time to perfect arrange
ments for this years picnic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31

According to the evidence offered in Police
Court yesterday morning John McLaugh-
un's arrest on a charge of petty larceny
was brought about through peculiar circam-
stances 1t Is alleged that after finding
the rear door of Frank Mosilieres saloon
open Mclaughlin entered the place. which
Is at 12D2 East Michigan street, and re-
manned during Sunday evening, dispensing
liquor TO his many patrons. II is said that
he treated freely and departed, taking With
him the proceeds of his sales.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31
Observance at Acton.

The observance of Memorial day at Ac-
ton was very general and appropriate. The
G. A. r. and w. R. c., assisted by civic
societies and citizens. conducted the cere-
monies. which were impressive and patriot
ic. Capt. A. n. Grant delivered the Grafton
in the Presbyterian Church and paid an
eloquent tribute to the soldiers who by
their valor perpetuated the Union.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-31

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, May 30.-John Sey-
fried, well-known saloon keeper. was
murdered by thugs at his place of business
early this morning. About 500 was Sc
cured. Charles Mack is being held for
investigation.
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