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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
LAWMAKERS TO GIVE NEW
TITLES TO THE OFFICERS
Twelfth ANNUAL Meeting of Mem
berS of Indiana Lofts to
Open To-Day.

The twelfth annual meeting of the State
Haymakers will convene at the Oneida Ho-
tel this morning at 10 o'clock. The Hay
makers constitute the chief degree of the
Red Mems lodge. About $50 representatives
of the different lofts over the State are ex-
pected TO be here when the convention
opens.
The most important feature of the routine
work will be.the election of officers and the
change in tie name of the different titles.
In the future the head men of loft will
be called the chiefs instead OF presidents.
The members of the Haymakers say that
Judge b. e Campbell of Anderson. will
be elected state chief c. Z. Nobes, Flora,
state collector of straws and Perry Barr,
Muncie, state collector of bundles. There
promises TO :be a contest for the office of
state vice chief Bryant Allen. city. and
ID. A. Shelly. Bluffton. are the leaders in the
race.
NJ G. Mock. of Muncie. the retiring state
chief, will present to the new state chief
one of the most unique gavels ever used in
calling any injecting TO order. The gavel
proper Is made of a part of of the old
mahogany doors that hung in the rotunda
of the national Capital at Washington.
prior TO the hanging of bronze doors in their
place. 1t isicut In the form of kneeling
Indian and the carving is very fine, being
the handiwoSk of Mr.. Mock. The handle is
made of a board from the old floor in the
kitchen OF the White House, and the wood
Of which il Is composed has probably helped
to support the weight of every president
with the exception of Mr. Roosevelt. 1t was
one of the boards removed from the floor
during the improvements there that were
begun two years after Mr. McKinley's first
administration. The kitchen floor was the
only one in the White House that did not
have TO be rebuilt after the burning of the
Presidents mansion by the British in 1872.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
.BABCOCK IS SENTENCED
FOR OEFRAUO|NG ALODGE
Man Who Was Supported by SYM
pathy Gets Sixty Days in
Workhouse.

Albert c. Babcock. the man who came to
Indianapolis short time ago and began
working his graft" among the Knights of
Pythias as an unfortunate and poverty
stricken brother. pleaded guilty yesterday
in the Criminal Court to the charges of
petit larceny and receiving money from the
relief committee OF the Capital City Lodge.
*. of p, by false statements of his dis
tressed condition. He was given a SEN
tence to the county workhouse for sixty
days.
Babcock. a blacksmith from Client. Ky,
and supposed minister, Immediately after
his arrival here six weeks ago began
mingling among the local Knights, telling
them he had been abandoned by his wife.
of the many sacrifices he had made in be-
half of his home and children and of how
he had travelled throughout the country in
search of Mrs. Babcock. who, il is claimed.
had left him and her children. The lodge
came TO his relief for a time, but closer
investigation developed the fact that the
statements of Babcock were false and that
he was merely using the lodge as a means
for support.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
PURDUE STUDENTS BACK
FROM TRIP TO ILLINOIS
Observed Methods of Animal Hus-
bandry at State University
Juniors to Banquet.
OTHER SCHOOL AFFAIRS

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, May IA party OF
senior agricultural students in Purdue Uni
versity. just about TO complete a four
year course in the work. have returned
from a trip to the University of Illinois.
where they were entertained by the Illinois
faculty and shown the methods of animal
husbsndry in use at the Sucker State In
stitution. The party was led by Professor
j. II. Skinner and was composed OF ten
students Professor II. w. Mumford and
Professor +. w. Rankin. of Illinois Uni
versity. had charge of the visitors. Dean
Davenport welcomed the party, and an
entire day spent in visiting the various
departments of the agricultural school,
The Illinois students viii return the visit
soon
Purdue juniors will hold banquet at the
Hotel Hines tomorrow night. and as the
sophomores have promised not to renew the
light made against the 20 men last year.
IL is proba bic that there will be no trouble.
The juniors are making all arrangements
10 banquet in peace, and have PROMISED
President Stone that there will be no clash
between the rival classes Nearly three
hundred juniors will attend the banquet,
which promises to be one OF the largest
Students of Purdue University who took
part in the recent minstrel performance;
which Melted nearly sloO for the memorial a.
night at the Progress Club. ]. Clyde Mar
quiSS was postmaster
Russell r. Waesche, a member or the
freshman class at Purdue University ana
brother of Professor George Waesche OF
the Purdue faculty, and Volney D. Cousins,
of the sophomore class, left tonight TOT
Washington, where they will undergo
physical examination for admission to the
revenue cutter service, having been APP
pointed cadets. The notification OF their
appointment by the Treasury Department
was received few days ago. and all that
Is now required Is to pass the physical ex-
animation II accepted, they will go on
board the training ship Chase for the an
nual summer cruise. They will attend the
cadet school for three years, at the end
OF which time they will receive appoint
ments as lieutenants in the revenue cut
ter service. Both young men are excep-
tionally bright students. Young Cousins
Naesche from Thurmont Md.
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Certificates have been issued to the fol-
lowing named Indianians:
Philip Miller, SAG; Cornelius Gillespie. 81:
Martin Andleman, So; Perry Oliver IS; Mil
ton j. Shoutz, IS; John Johnson, S24; John
B. Putnam. sl4; John c. Riley, s17; William
Ellis, 81: James III. Woodland, $12; Alexan-
der Burnison, $40; John W. Gait, SD;
Charles Sedan, IS; John ID. Marshall, So;
Robert E Daley s12; Evan H. Pritchard,
SI2; George w. Swichart. $10 John d. Col
win, s12; Albert +. Bonsall, Sl2; Percidy /.
Bowles 81; John Z. Daullinger, s17; John S.
Bailey, s24; George Wells, sl4; Reuben Ran
dolph, $40; Harvey Hartucee s12; Charles
NJ Dillen, $24; David n. Kennedy, s24; John
+. Judy, IS; Joseph c.. Hartin, S24: William
Saunders, IS; Taylor O'Brannon, SIT; Alder
son X Garrett. s.; Frank C. McNeff, Sc:
Charles l.. Taylor, So; George W. Pollock
So; William III. Rich, Sc; Charlotte E.
Yeadft, $12: Anne NJ Meredith, $12; Mary
Miller IS: Aurilla Wilcox, IS: Elijah l. Fos-
ter, IS; Richard G. Newsom, 80; Peter Lii
brell, 81; John l. Caskey, $40; John w.
Hillman, IS; Willis Spearing. s12; Louis
Cass. IS; John Mathews, $40; Wilhelm
Leitzke, $40; William E. Moore, s17; Mary
A Fesler. S17; Mary A. Spencer, IS; Mary
Sellars, IS: Mia C. Vyzar. s12; James r.
Bartholomew. $50; Henderson George SIP:
Levi c.. Wright $2i; minors of Gardiner w.
Bigelow. $12; Mary A. Dove, s12; Mary E..
Akers IS; minor of Churchwell p. M Snow.
s14: Catherine Goyer. IS; Lucinda A. Fer
guSon Sl2.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
WERE YOU EVER OFFERED
A CHANCE LIKE THIS?

Is a question put TO the people of the
country to-day who are afflicted with
Asthma. by the Milks' Emulsion Co.
Terre Haute. Indiana.
This offer is without a doubt an ex-
ceptionally strong one. as they not only
agree TO give you written guarantee
hacked by your druggist. that Milks' Emul-
sion will cure you of asthma. but in order
TO start you off they offer TO buy the first
bottle from your own druggist and give II
10 you free of charge. All you have to do
is write them. giving the particulars OF
your case.
Heretofore asthma has been considered
almost incurable, but the discovery OF
Mfiks' Emulsion has convinced physicians
all over the country. as we'll as asthma
sufferers. that asthma is no longer on the
dreaded list.
Few men have done more for suffering
humanity that the discoverer OF MiIks'
Emulsion. Only those who have suffered
with asthma for years can appreciate what
the discovery OF Milks' Emulsion means
Il. 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18

WILL BUILD RESERVOIRS
IN WHICH TO STORE GAS
Muncie Natural Gas Supply to Be
Aided by Filling Two Huge
Tanks Every Night.
MAY BE MANUFACTURED
Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
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Special TO the Indianapoli Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, May 1.-THE Muncie Gas,
Light and Fuel Company, which is the
principal company supplying the city of
Muncie with natural gas, will erect two
huge gas reservoirs with a capacity of
10000 cubic feet each. for use in storing
the supply of fuel this winter. If the nat
ural gas supply is proved to be insufficient
TO depend on next winter the company will
spend $4,000 this summer in constructing an
artificial gas plant. this service being pro-
vided for in the companys franchise
However, if the company decides that
enough natural gas be stored in the
reservoirs during the night to supply the
be constructed this summer. The officials
think that the latter plan will work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
CHECK TO PLAN TO
REMOTE Il PRINCIPAL
School Board Defers Action on
Protest Against Reelection of
Fort Wayne Teacher.
,eciaI to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE. Ind. May 1.-THE School
Board at it's session last night deferred ac-
ton on the election of teachers until Chester
T. Lane. principal of the High School,
whose removal has been asked. can return
from serving as a member of the visiting
committee authorized TO inspect the State
educational institutions.
After twenty-five years of service the
School Board. for the first time. contains
a member who sympathizes with the COM
paratively few parents whose children have
felt the hand of discipline. The board, how
ever, received a petition signed by 80 per
cent of those in his classes asking for his
reelection TO the post of principal, and
several scores of letters from alumni testi-
flying TO the high regard in which they hold
their old teacher.
The earnestness of the support of the
principal has aroused great local interest in
the incident
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
THOMPSON FILES MOTION
FOR A CHANGE OF VENUE
He Wants Midland Cement Re-
ownership Case Taken from the
Superior Court

Attorneys for A. W. Thompson. one OF
the plaintiffs in the case asking for the
appointment of a receiver for the Midland
Portland Cement Company yesterday filed
a motion with Judge feathers. OF the SUI
perior Court. for a change OF venue from
his court in the hearing of the case. The
reason. as cited in the motion. was that
Thompson was OF opinion that pre5udices
that have seemed 10 exist in the mind OK
the court since the case has arisen would
not enable him to give the case fair and
impartial hearing.
Judge feathers will not pass upon the
motion until tomorrow. though IL is be-
lieved that the demand for a change OF
venue will be granted. Should action be
taken favorable TO Mr.. Thompson the case
of Benjamin F. Regain. another OF the
plaintiffs. will come up before Judge Leath-
ors tomorrow. scheduled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
BEN HUR TRIBES OPEN
QUAORtNN|AL MEETING
Delegates from All Over the Coun-
try Gather at Charlottesville in
National Session.
THE DAYS PROCEEDINGS
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSVILLE. Ind, May 1.-THE
fourth quadrennial session of the Supreme
Tribe of Ben-Hur was opened this morn
ing at Elks Hall. with about lbs repre-
sentatives and visiting members of the
order present The session was called to
order by ID. w. Gerard, supreme chief.
Owing to the sickness of Mayor Russell.
the address of welcome was made by Fin
ley p. Mount on behalf of the city. and on
behalf of the two local courts of the or
der by the Rev. Earle Wiley, of the
Christian Church. The response was by
E. o. Poets. of Cleveland. After the APP
pointment of committees adjournment was
taken.
This afternoon secret work was given.
All the representatives are here except
II. Bowers. of Texas. Mrs. Olive McGrew.
of Indianapolis. supreme teacher, is alb
sent. The Temple degree was given this
afternoon to thirty persons This evening
a free entertainment was given at Music
Hall for the members.
There is some talk about changing the
headquarters from this city, but it is
thought that no step will be taken now
in this direction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
PLANTS WILL NOT BE
OPENED BY THE UNION
L. A.. 800 Will Not Become Com
petitor of the Manufacturers in
the Glass Trade.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, May 17.-Presi-
dent Paul st. Peter. of old l.. A 800, who
recently made the statement that it was the
intention of his labor union to lease num-
Der of idle window glass plants in the coun-
try and to engage in the manufacturing
business has reconsidered the matter.
If he ever had any factories leased he
has released them, and the union will plod
induced to change his mind after confer
ence with the American Window Glass
Company, and after hearing from num-
Der of hand-blower factories where his men
are employed. He was told that If his or
ganization was to become a competitor Of
the manufacturers the latter would no
longer employ members of his union This
unexpected turn caused ST. Peter to look at
the situation in a different light, and the
plan has been abandoned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
OIL WELL FLOWING
400 BARRELS DAILY

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA, Ind, May 17.-What is
by far the biggest oil well in the county
shot two miles west of this city to-
day on the Gray lease. operated by j. NJ.
TAFT, of this city. Before the well was shot
oil stood over half way TO the top and after
the shot IL began to flow and is yet flow
ing at the rate of $50 TO 400 barrels a day.
This will of course decrease considerably
after the head" is off, but at that it will
be a large producer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
LITTLE GIRL SHOT BY
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BOY
Charge Glanced from Floor and
Struck Her, Thirty Shot Being
Taken from Body.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, May 17.-Nora, the
six-year-old daughter of Mr.. Morgan, a
blacksmith at Spring Hill. six miles north
of this city, narrowly escaped being shot
to pieces this morning. Ralph Burk. seven
years old. was visiting at the Morgan home.
and, picking up a shotgun, he pointed il at
Nora, with the remark: II will shoot you E"
The girl was in the adjoining room and
answered: Il am not afraid the gun ism I
loaded" Almost at the same instant there
was report and the load of shot struck
the floor a few feet in front of her, and.
glancing up. literally filled her face and
body
Had the boy been strong enough to hold
the gun up a moment longer the whole
charge would have struck the little girl full
force. a physician picked out thirty shot,
and reports chances for recovery are very
good.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
END OF EVANSVILLE
STRIKE OF PLUMBERS
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, May 1.-The
plumbers strike, which has been under
way for several months. came TO a close
to-day
The plumbers demanded $3.50 a day for
eight hours They have agreed 10 work up
to Dec. l for the old scale, when they are
to receive s3.25 a day. After Jan. l they
are to receive $3.50 day for two years.
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special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LIBERTY. Ind. May 17-Mrs Lucy Bal
linger. widow of Samuel H. Ballinger who
was prominent business man of this city.
has given $3.50 to the Methodist Church
for the erection of a parsonage, to be
known as the Ballinger Memorial Parson-
age. The house will be erected half
lot facing the courthouse.
BY the terms of the gift the present par
sonage. old structure. is 10 be moved
and remodeled. facing on Market street,
and be used as home for superannuated
ministers. TO be kept in repair by the
Preachers Aid Society of the conference.
The Rev. Il. A. Campbell. the local pastor.
will superintend the construction OF the
new parsonage. and is also entitled by
terms OF the gift to be the first occupant
OF the preachers home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
FARMER FATALLY HURT
BY BOILER EXPLOSION
Part Of Boiler, on a Farm Near
Hartford City, Went Through
House 900 Feet Away.
pecial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, May ia
boiler exploded on the ]. B. Scott
farm north of this city, at noon
to-day, and Wilson Pierce, a farm
er, was so badly injured. that he
will die. An oil we'll was being drilled by
the Standard Oil Company. and il is
claimed that the explosion was due to ex-
cessive pressure.
The boiler went soaring in the air. one
part OF the boiler struck Pierce and another
went through the house. which stood 800
feet away None of the inmates was in
jured. Pieces of the boiler were picked up
400 feet away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH. Ind, May 1.-THE vote on
the proposition to incorporate the village
of Lafontaine, this county, carried to-day,
by a good majority. There was little open
opposition to the plan. the town being
sadly in need of public improvements,
which can be obtained only through secur-
ing town charter. The place was once
Incorporated, but through factional troubles
the charter was overthrown. Since then
there has been A large increase in popula-
ton and wealth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
FR.4NK REYNOLDS DEAD
IN THE STATE PRISON
Abductor of Nellie Berger, of
Macy, Succumbs to Consumption
in Prison Hospital.
,ecial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
MICHIGAN CITY. Ind. May 17.-Frank
Reynolds. alias Clyde Jones. abductor of
Nellie Berger. of Macy. and who. to avoid
being lynched. was brought to this city
and placed in the custody of Warden
Shideler. died in the prison hospital to-
day from consumption.
The abduction OF Nellie Berger furnished
one of the most sensational chapters of In
diana crime. The Berger girl COM
PEELED to accompany Reynolds under pen
atty Of death. and for weeks armed men
followed his trail, only TO find that he had
eiuded his pursuers. He was finally captured
in Jackson county. Indiana. His only liv-
ing relative Is brother at Elkhart.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
Aged Minister'S Serious Mishap.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE. Ind, May 17.-David
Bartlett. a Baptist minister, narrowly es-
capped death while crossing the Big Four
Railroad at his home in st. Paul. He was
making a short cut to the home of rel
ative and his feet became entangled in a
wire beside the tracks He fell across the
rails a hundred yards i'm front of an ap-
preaching locomotive and barely pulled
himself from the rail before the engine
reached him. He was picked up as soon
al the train could be stopped and IL was
found that his shoulder blade was broken
His condition is very serious He has been
q minister fifty years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
FORMATION OF STATE
. BANK At RENSSELAER,
Institution with $4,000 Capital to
Take the Place of the Failed
Mccoy Bank.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RENSSELAER,, Ind, May 1.-THE State
Bank of Rensselaer, is new banking in
stitution that was organized here last
night and will do business in the room of
the failed private bank of a. Mccoy & Co.
1t is a state bank and will be under the
supervision of the state bank examiner and
the state auditor. Its capital stock is $25,
COO and will soon be increased TO $4,000.
The directors are John Eyer, Delos
Thompson, Lucius Strong, Warren Rob-
inson and Granville Moody. John Eyer is
president and Delos Thompson is vice pres
ident.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
FACULTY CHANGES At
DE PAUW UNIVERSITY
rial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind. May IAN
nouncement was made this afternoon that
Prof. NJ. l.. Cook, head of the biology
department of De Paw University, had
resigned to take up the work of govern
ment pathologist under the Cuban govern
rnent position of honor and responsibility.
Instructor z. Little, of the same depart
ment. has accepted position in the North
western Medical University, and the two
positions thus resulting have not been
filled.
Prof. F. C. Tilden, of the department of
English of De Pauw. will leave this spring
10 take charge of the English department
of the National Technical Institute which
is being organized at Winona.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
JUDGE DILLON WILLING
TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
Petersburg Jurist, Urged by His
Friends, Is Inclined to Seek the
Democratic Nomination.
FAVORABLE TO HEARST
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE. Ind, May IA boom
has been started for Judge Thomas II.
Dillon. of Petersburg. for the Democratic
nomination for Governor. A dispatch from
Petersburg tonight stated that Judge Dill
Ion had of late received numerous letters
from friends over southern Indiana asking
him to make the race, and friends who are
close to him say ne is willing to let his
name go before the convention.
Judge Dillon is regarded a Hearst
man, but in the recent fight in this State
between the Hearst and Parker factions
he remained inactive. and this stand, it
Is understood. was particularly pleasing
TO the conservative Democrats of the First
district, who have heretofore fought Judge
Dillon in his congressional aspirations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
Held OF ALEXANDRIA
SCHOOLS is RELEASED

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ALEXANDRIA, Ind, May 1.-THE City
School Board. at his request to-day, re-
leased Superintendent j. c. Collicott. who
will at once assume the superintendency
of the Evansville schools at a salary of
$1,000 per annum. Prof. o. NJ. Pittinger,
assistant superintendent of the Anderson
city schools, will succeed Professor Colli-
colt
The commencement exercises of the Alex
andria High School took place tonight at
the Alexandria Opera House There were
seven graduates President Z. H. Hughes
of De PAW University, delivered the ad-
dress.
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e Indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON. Ind. May IAN east
bound interurban car on the Munce line
was struck by a Panhandle passenger train
at the Panhandle crossing tonight about
7:30 o'clock. The train smashed into the
rear vestibule OF the traction car. dam
aging it badly and breaking all the win
dows of the car. There were fourteen pas
sengers on the interurban. but none was
hurt. though all were badly shaken up
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-18
Will Nominate in Rushville.

Special to the Indiana polls Journal
RUSHVILLE, Ind, May 1.-THE Sixth
district judicial convention will be held in
this city Tuesday, May "a. Shelby county
will have no candidate for judge, so that
honor will come to Rush county. Those
who have been most frequently mentioned
in connection with the nomination are John
NJ Stevens. George w. Young. Gates Sex
ton and Will NJ. Sparks Elmer Bassett,
of Shelbyville, is mentioned for prosecuting
attorney.