Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 November 1896 — Page 7

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1896.

Those having trust or private funds which Trill not be In active use for some time, will find It to their advantage to deposit these funds with The Indiana Trust Co. as this company will pay a good rate of Interest on the rame and the security will bo unquestioned. v SAFETY VAULT DEPARTMENT.

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Capital thoroughly protected. Methods and business indorsed by banks throughout the country. Weekly settlements, same as salary. Write for descriptive pamphlet. i'AM. KELLER & CO., Bankers and Brokers, 44 Broadway, New York. STOCK MARKET LOWER BRIEF SESSION OX 'CHANGE RESULTED IX FALLING QUOTATIONS. Cuban War Scare Worked for a. Time. Trltn Poor Sacrens Local 3Iarkets Continue Firm. At New York, Saturday, money on call was easy at 2i per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 4Vi per cent. Sterling exchange was steady, with actual business In bankers bills at $l.K5UfJ4.SJ for demand and $J.U!i4.S2!a for sixty days; t posted rates, 1.82UTi4.SCi and J4.SCTj4.S7; commercial bills, $1.51. Bar silver, 65c; Mexican dollars, 50c. Silver certificates closed at Cyi'fiCCVic At London bar silver closed at 29 15-16d per ounce. The exports of specie from the port of New York for the week amounted to $40,700 In. gold and $003,000 In silver. The Imports r were: Gold, $764,000; silver, $33,248; dry gcods. $1,454,311; general merchandise, $7,51.432. The New York weekly bank statement chows the following changes: Reserve. Increase $5.S01.6.0 Loans, increase ..V3,40O Specif, increase 4.2;x,500 Legal tender. Increase 7.07S.6UO leposits. increase..., 21.037.SUO Circulation, decrease 167,200 The banks now hold $20,305,575 in excess of the requirements of the 25 per cent. rule. The new York Financier says: "The magnificent showing made by the clearing house banks of New York city for the "week ending Nov. 21 was a matter of surprise even to bankers, who had expected a favorable statement, but had not counted on the enormous Increases which were reported. Deposits expanded to the amazing liguro of J-'1.937.S0O, which Is the largest total ever recorded In a single week, while loans ran up $0,553,400. Counting from the utatement of Nov. 7. th banks have gained $23.9,6ei in cash, while loans have expanded only $12.72,000. The ease in money rates Is. therefore, not remarkable. Jt is estimated that the hanks gained JS.OOO.OW from the interior movement alone during the week." Total sales of stocks were 112.112 shares. Including the following: Burlington, 17.W; American Sugar, 8,lu); Chicago Gas. 7.S0); Louisville & Nashville. 4.7UO; Reading. 11.6u); Rock Island. S.luu; St. Raul, ll.ixxj Tennessee Coal and Iron, 2.7oo: Western Union, 3.50M; Wheeling Ac Luke Erie, 4,400; silver certiiicates. JG.txn). Saturday s brief session on the New York Stock Exchange was dominated by the bears, who dtreifted iecjal pressure against the rranger group. The recent unfavorable gross returnspublished and the predictions of continued flxht exhibits tor some t.me to come, based on the decreased moverm nt of grain, were the arguments advanced in favor of lower prices. Liquidation waa evident in fOmo instances and checked a tendency toward improvement In other properties. Some of -the low-prived stocks tigured prominently in the ..decline, notably Reading. Missouri Pacific and Tennessee Coal. .Decided weakness was also apparent In a few of the usually inactive stocks, on very JiKht dealings, however. Consolidated Gas was very irregular on moderate transactions, but left off nt a slight gain. The bank statement was exceptionally favorable, showing, for Instance, an increase of $1.937,m) in deposits, but. in view of the decidedly easier monetary conditions, exerted no appreciable innuence on prices. The closing was at the lowest of the day at net concessions averaging a point. PROFESSIONALS IN CONTROL. The speculative movement of the week vas mainly shaped by the bear professionals and sold-out bulls, who made unremitting efforts to force out long stocks, and precipitated a decided reaction. The course of prices was erratic, but with a tendency towards a lower level, a result which ras chiefly brought about by a material expansion of the short Interest The developments bearing on Values were mainly favorable to the advocates of depression, and the bears made special play against the high-priced specialties for effect on, the general Hat. The fluctuations, with a few exceptions, were extremely narrow, and the market finally lapsed into extreme dullness. Continued suggestions of possible polit;eal complications in relation to the Cuban question, although not widely credited, deterred the general public, as well as leading operators, from making venture on the bull side and restricted the dealings. Trade reports were indicative of a quieter general movement, and unfavorable traffic returns put a damper on efforts to advance prices. On the other hand, the decidedly easier monetary conditions, evidenced by a drop In call rates of 21 in time accommodations to 4 per cent, as well as an urgent Inquiry for prime mercantile paper, facilitated the carriage of stocks and offset the efforts to induce liquidations. This condition would also favor operations by leading stockholding Interests ugalnst an unwieldy short Interest. The bulls contended that It was too early to admit of the reflection In earnings of the Improved business conditions, while the bears laid stress on the reaction In grain, which. It was alleged, would cause a lighter movement of east-bound tonnage. Foreigners were moderate sellers of our stocks and bonds, being Influenced to some extent by the hardening rates for money abroad. The traders hammered Bugar on successive reductions in the prices at the various grades of the product, and

met no restetanee. If, Indeed, they were not assisted by insiders. The special argument against the stock was the prospect of hostile action at the next session of Congress. Dealings In railway bonds on the exchange were on a considerably lighter scale, although the over-the-counter Investment business was reported by leading houses a very heavy. The failure of the Ryan syndicate to secure control of the Seaaoard Alr-llne caused apprehension of a renewal of rate hostilities. Specific developments In some properties were reflected In the exceptional movements. Consolidated Gas advanced sharply on a variety of bullish unconfirmed reports and Pacific Mall responded to the resumption of dividend payments by a substantial improvement. Reading was strong on the formal organization of the new company and prospects of material reductions in rentals of leased lines. American Spirits stock rose on manipulations by insiders. The general market left off weak with prices at the lowest and showing net concessions of 1&3 per cent, in the leading shares. Aggregate sales. 1.102,622 shares. Railway bonds were less active than in the preceding week and there was an abatement of the aggressive strength then recorded In the inactive Issues. Comparative prices show concessions of 112 per cent, on the speculative Issues, except Reading, which was sustained by the progress made in placing" the property on a more stable basis. Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City firsts and trust receipts were conspicuous by a drop of 9 per cent, to C5, with a subsequent recovery to W. The aggregate sales were $8,455,000. Government bonds were quite active and prices well held. The sales were $U0,00u.- Silver certificates were Irregular with an Improving tendency to transactions of $5u.(w0. The following table, prepared by L. W. Louis. Room 11 Board of Trade, shows the range of quotations: Open- High- Low- Closing, est. est. lng. Adams Express 143 Alton & Terre Haute 68 American Express Ill Atchison IZV 14& 14 Baltimore & Ohio 1"4 Canada Pacific i: Canada Southern 4'4 Central Pacific IS Chesapeake & Ohio 16 1674 1674 16T4 Chicago & Alton 160 C., 11. & Q 7i4 70.i 78; 78 &z l r f d Chicago Gas 7674 "674 734 C, C. C. & St. Li 21 31V 30 30 Cotton Oil .: 15 Delaware & Hudson 127 L).. L. & W. .... ........... .... .... .... 157 Edison Gen. Wee 33 33 5274 32 Erie .... .... .... 38g Erie pref 21 Fort Wayne 160 Great Northern pref 120 Hocking Valley IStf Illinois Central 94 Lake Krie A Western 19 Lake Erie & Western pref 71 Lake Shore rov4 Lead Trust 25 4 Leather Trust pref 667 Louisville fc Nashville 504, 50H 404 M Louts. & New Albany .'. 1 Manhattan S7 97? 97 97 Michigan Central 90 Missouri Pacific 23 2314 22 22 P. S. Cordage 6 U. S. Cordage pref 11 New Jersey Central 106 . 106 106 106 New York Central 95 N. Y. & N. E 45 Northern Pacific 15 Northern Pacific pref 23 2T, 2.'. 25 Northwestern 10414 104 104 104 Northwestern pref us

Pacific Mall 27 27 26 27 J r-eona. u. & 2 Tennessee Coal and Iron 28 Pullman Palace 157 Heading 31 31 30 30 Rock Island 70 70 69 69 St. Paul 76 76 75 75 St. Paul rref 12 Sugar Refinery 116 117 116 116 U. S. Express, 43 Wabash, St. I & V 7 Wabash. St. L & P. pref 16 Wells-Farfco Express or, Western Union 87 87 86 RC Tobacco v 76 V4 Tobacco pref 100 P. S. Fours, reg 109 IT. S. Fours, coup W IT. S. Fours, new, reg 119 U. S. Fours, new, coup 119 LOCAL GRAIN AND PRODUCE. Trnde of the "Week Short of Expectation! Prices an a Rale Steady. In but a few lines of trade did the past week meet expectations. Probably the mild weather of the early part of the week was largely responsible for the disappointment, which was felt most by the dry goods houses. Hat and cap dealers, boot and shoe merchants and grocers seemed fairly busy and fancy notions did something in holiday goods. Probably the coming week this feature will further develop. The local confectioners are busy and hardware men have been selling more goods, the mild weather enabling building to progress rapidly. Provisions are active and prices easy. The hide market is active and prices firm, but unchanged. The leather market maintains its strong tone. Poultry is eak at Quotations, as are eggs, on unusually large receipts for November. On Commission row some complaint is heard of dull trade. Stocks carried are large and fruits and vegetables selling low. The domestic demand for fruits and vegetables 1 .4 not strong. With the break in the wheat market flour rules easier, but unchanged. Receipts of game of the season are large and prices weak. So far as the grain market Is concerned there has been more activity the pa$t week than for many months. Wheat of therade used by local mills is In active request. Receipts of corn are large and naturally prices carry an easier tone. Oats continue firm and In good request at the recent advance. The week closed with track bids ruling as follows: Wheat No. 2 red. 86c: No.' S red. 8itfS3c; No. 4 red, 74fiic; wagon wheat, fe'c. Corn No. 1 white. 25c: No. 2 white. 23c: No. 3 white. 2Tc; No. 2 white mixed. 24c; No. J white mixed. 24c; No. 2 yellow, 24c; No. 3 yellow. 24c; No. 2 mixed, 24c; No. 3 mixed. 24c; ear corn, 23c. New corn No. 3 white. 20c; No. 2 yellow. 20c; No. 2 white mixed. 21c. New wet corn No. 4 white, 15c; No. 4 yellow, 15c; No. 4 mixed. 15c. Oats No. 2 white, 22c; No. 3 white. 20c; No. 2 mixed. 19c; No. 3 mixed. 17c. . Hay No. X timothy, Ul.25fft9.25; No. 2 timothy, $7.25&7.50; prairie, $3.506.50. Poultry and Otber Prodace. (Prices paid by shippers.) Poultry Hens, 5c; springs, 5c; cocks. 3c; young turkeys, 8-lb fat, 7c; toms. 7c; old hen turkes-s. 7lc; old toms. 6c; ducks. 6c; geese, 40c for full feathered; 30c for plucked. Hutter Country, choice, be; mixed, 6c. Eggs 18c. Feathers Prime geese. COc per lb; prime duck. 2.V per r. Wool Medium unwashed. 12c; fine merino, unwafhed. 10c: tub-washed. 20&23c; burry and unmerchantable. 5c less. Jtee?wax30v for yellow; 25c for darkHoney lift 15c per pound. hides. Tallow, etc. Green-?alted Hides No. 1, 8c; No. 2, 7c; No. I calf. 8c; No. 2 calf. 7c. Grease White, 3c; yellow. 2c; brown, 2c. Tallow No. 1. 3c; No. 2. 2e. . Rones Dry, $1213 per ton. 1 LIVE STOCK. Cattle Quiet and Sternly 1 1 or Active nnd Higher Slieep Dull. INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 21.-Cattle Receipts light; shipments light. There were no fresh arrivals of any consequence. The market was quiet, with no material change in prices. Export grades 4.73 Shippers, medium to good 2.7.V; 4.1. Feeders, fair to good 3.25W 3.73 Stotkers, common to rood 'I'Jskt 2.25 Heifers, good to choice '.. 3.255 2.C. Hellers, common to medium 2.2.Vi 3.00 Cows, good to choiCe 2 Sift 3 25 tow, lair to medium.... Cows, common and old... Veals, good to cholc Veals, common to medium. 2.25W 2.65 .... l.KU 2.00 .... 4.50&4 5.50 .... 3.00W 4.00 .... 2.6T,f 3.10 .... 1.75(f 2.40 .... 27.0i r. 00 Lulls, good to choice Hulls, common to medium... Milkers, good to choice Milkers, common to med'um ...17.0011 23. 00 Hogs Receipts, 3.000; shipments, 500. The mar ket opened active at an advance of 5c, packers being the leading buyers. All were soM In good season and the closing was steady. Lights $3.25fi3.40 Mixed 3.2.VTi3.40 Heavy packing and shipping 3.2-ViU.4J Piga 2.00A13.25 Houghs 2.503.10 Sheep and Lambs Receipts none; shipments none. Rut little doing for want of stock. The market was dull at quotations. Sheep, good to choice $2.70(?3.10 Sheei common to medium 1.75H2.50 Lambs, good to choice S.fiO'ii 4.00 I.ambs, common to prime 2.i'i3.23 Bucks, ier head : 2.W)j4.i0 - Elsewhere. CHICAGO. Nov. 21. Prices for cattle to-day were largely nominal, receipts being very light. Common to prime native steers sold at $3.60-(i5.23. with sales largely at f4.2off4.SO. Cow sales were largely at $2fc3. fat heifers selling at Z.Z.1 while bulls told at Jl. 750 -"- Common to prime droves of hogri soIJ at $2.95 3.422. the bulk of feedings going at f3.204t3.35. Prime assorted lights snld the highest, but the be?t medium and mixed lots fold nearly as high. The limited supply of sheep was easily diiotted of at strong prices. Sales were made of inferior sheep at $1.50. common to medium grades at $2.154r2.73. good sheep at J2.M?f3 and choice flocks at 3.10'e3.40. Lambs sold at fCti4.90 for poor to the best and good sales were made of feeding lambs at J3.50'o3.i0, and feeding sheep at ir.M)53. Receipts Cattle. 400; hogs. 10.000; sheep, 1.500. ST. LOUIS. Nov. 21. Cattle Receipts. 1.000; shipments. 3.f Market easier; native shipping steers, $::.& 4.75; dressed beef and shipping steer. f3.b4.40; cows and heifers. fl.90G3.25. Texas and In. Han cuttle steady; steers, $2.3023.45; bulk at t3; cows. fl.75Q2.90. Hogs Receipts. 3.000; shipments. 11.000. Market strong to 5c higher: light, J3.253.30; mixed. $3.1G(f3.3C: heavy. H83.33. Sheep Receipts. 100; shipments. 200. Market firm: muttons. f2.25Q3.75; lambs. f3ft4.33. KANSAS CITY, Nov. 21. Cattle Receipts. 1C0; shipments, f.400. Market steady to strong, with only local trade. Hcg Receipts. 3.500; shipments, loo. Market strong and 5c higher; Uak of sales at $3.203.30;

heavies. $3.1033.30: packers. t3.1Sff3.30: mixed. I3.2SQJ.3.": lights. (3.UCT3.30; Yorkers. 53.25Q3.30; pifrs. f2.60ff3.20. Sheep Receipts. 2.S00: shipments. 1.000. Market steady to strong; lambs. f34.25; muttons, $2 Q3.25. EAST LIUERTY. Nov. 21. Cattle steady; prime. J4.40fr4.60: feeders. S3.WXQ3.P0; bulls, sta and cows. 2?i3.40; veal calves. $C&8.75. Ilofrs firm and a shade higher; prime medium weights and heavy Yorkers. f3.5T.ii3.60; choice light Yorkers. $3.6(3.65: common to fair, 13.50 3.G5; heavy. 3.S0fi3.; roughs. $2.253. Sheep steady; prime. tZA'AiZ.10; common, $20 2.50: culls, Jlfcl.So; common to good lambs, 13.25 4.25. CINCINNATI. Nov. 21. Cattle strong at $2.25 4.50; receipts. 200: shipments. 100. Hogs active and strong at $2.5033.45: receipts, 2.300; shipments, 1,600. Sheep steady at $2fi3.23; receipts. 200; shipments, 200. Lambs steady at $3&4.15. LOUISVILLE. Nov. 21. Hogs steady; choice packing, $3.5fi3.25. Sheep steady: good to extra, shipping, $2,250 2.50; lambs. S3&3.50. A "SURE-THING" CONCERN.

Advertising Circulars Sent Out by T. S. S. Kerr, of This City. There are always many people on the lookout for a "sure-thing" Investment, speculation or gambling scheme, but even those with the greatest expectations do not look for a "sure thing" that will return $1,2C4 for an investment of $100 one year. Yet that Is what one man In this city Is offering to do. In the circular advertising this wonderful chance to make a fortune in a short time Is this expression, used as a question that might be asked by an intending "investor:" "Suppose you should lose Instead of gain?" The answer Is: "Our answer to this Is that we never take chances with capital." The scheme is to invest money on the New York Stock Exchange by what is termed a "fluctuation system." The local representative is Thomas S. S. Kerr, of No. 772 East Market street. Kerr has two rooms plainly furnished, and there he sits awaiting the coming of men who have a little money which they would like to see grow with the rapidity of a mushroom. Mr. Kerr is a thin-vlsaged man with a profusion of red whiskers, and is very ready to answer questions, but always wants to know the full name and address of the man with whom he is talkLig, and is particular to ask from whom the patron received the information that led him to call at the office. According to a small circular handed out by agents of the concern there is no pos sibility of losing money If placed with the agent. There is a wonderful man in New York who has closely studied the stock markets for twenty years, and in tht time has become so familiar with the slumps and rises in stocks that he can predict Just when the market is going up or down, lie says he if not a magician, but that his knowledge comes from a careful study of the conditions in the past that have caused changes, and he can therefore predict changes now by watching these same conditions, lie was formerly a physician, but twenty years ago he began studying the markets. For twelve years he continued this study and then began Investing his own small savings. For six years he continued In this way, and then he became so philanthropic that he wanted to see some of the other people share his good luck and began to receive money from others to be Invested with his own and through the same "absolutely safe system." When asked why he did not put all of his time to the Investment of his own money, Mr. Kerr said that this wonderful New York man did not have as much money of his own as ho could direct and thought he might as well make 20 per cent, on the profits that he could make for others at the same time that he Invested his own money, and he had therefore formed a syndicate Into which all the money received was placed and Invested In a "perfectly safe manner." The circular which Is being distributed In thi3 city and other parts of the State for the purpose of attracting possible patrons, says: "One hundred dollars invested now and used as per the W. E. Forest iluctua tlon system of trading will, at 5 per cent-, a week, amount to $1,264 In one year. Now, at tho end of the first year, suppose you withdraw $204, leaving $1,000 as your capital for tho second year. This would earn for you, at the above rate, $50 a week cash, or, If you let the earnings remain and compound each week In place of drawing out the weekly dividends, you would have at the end of the second year $12,042, without a dollar of your capital invested." To emphasize the fact that 5 per cent, a week is not considered unusual or is not a usurious Interest, the circular says: "If you are not satisfied with an average of 5 per cent, a week profit on your capital we prefer to have you take It elsewhere. Five per cent, a week with safety beats 100 per cent, with final loss." In this sentence the word "safety" is made emphatic by being in large heavy-face letters. In another place the circular says: "Our svndicate trading is not designed for regular speculators, gamblers or plungers, but for Investors. Our syndicate Is a rival for savings banks, real estate mortgages and various investment building and loan and insurance institutions. We do not try or pretend to compete with gamblers or plungers. " ' Throughout the printed matter sent out bv the concern there Is everything to indicate, on the face of matters, that there i3 no such thing as a los. In fact, a loss under the "system" is looked upon as a thinfr not even among the possibilities. The system is claimed to be such that the man who directs the Investments knows almost to a certainty just when certain stocks are going up or down, and he of course places his money accordingly. Postmaster Sahm has received several lnaulrles about the operations of the concern, and yesterday he went to the office of Mr. Kerr to make some Inquiries. Mr. Kerr gave him copies of all the printed matter used and treated him very cordially, seeming to court an Investigation if the postmaster thought one necessary. Mr. Sahm has not had time to study the question thoroughly and does not know whether the business is of a nature to exclude the correspondence from the malls. Inspector Fletcher has also been looking Into the. matter. MRS. GORBY'S WEDDING. A Story from Georgia of a Sennutlonnl Affair. Telegrams from Atlanta tell of a rather sensational wedding, or, rather, announcement of a wedding that fook place there last Wednesday. A woman who gave her name as Mrs. Lillian Gorby, who, however, is said to be a daughtt r of ex-State Geologist Gorby, was married to Frank Riddle, who travels for Studebaker Brothers and lives In Atlanta, over a month ago. The wedding was kept secret. It took place in Greenville, S. C. About two weeks ago Mrs. Gorby sent out about 400 invitations to the wedding, which was announced to take place last Wednesday night. One minister who had been asked to perform the ceremony refused 'after he learned the situation, and another was called In. The second minister simply read the certificate of tho marriage that took place a month ago and departed. This was a great surprise to tho guests, who included, it is said, the best people of Atlanta. In October Riddle obtained a divorce from his first wife at Chicago. The first wife now lives in Atlanta with two children The telegram states that Mrs. Riddle No. 2 has also been married before, but that it is said that her husband is dead. She has one child, a girl. The telegram states that Mrs. Grover Cleveland telegraphed congratulations and that she is a friend of the bride. VITAL STflTISTlCS-NOV. 21. Deaths. George Holloway, sixty-two years, 8 Indiana avenue, carcinoma. William Rlake. 1155 North Pennsylvania street, softening of the brain. Ann V. Ferguson, seventy-eight years. 43s Ilroadway. pneumonia. Artllleus V. Morgan, ftfty-two years, 1S7 West Fifth street, apoplexy. Elmer Lee Kaus, eight years, 71 Lexington avenue, Rrlght's disease. Dlrtha. Maud and James Gregg, 26 Tuxedo street, girl. Margaret and Oliver Hayes, 41 Renton street, girl. 3Iarrtsre Llcenaea. John W. Lee and Edith Barnhart. James A. Parish and Luclnda Retmler. Alfred Swanson and Hannah Johnson. Alexander Haglewood and Matilda Harriett. Barclay R. Jordan and Louisa J. Jutzl. William H. Geckler and Emma Wler. Hnlldlncr Permits. J. II. Conell. frame dwelling. Talbott avenue. $2,000. Ernest Dreler, frame dwelling. English avenue. $2,000.

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Another deal has been concluded with a large wholesale house by which we came into possession of a large lot cf family Bibles. The sale of Teachers' Bibles of a great variety of grades, patterns, sizes and prices is still on. They are Oxford, Baiister and sell-pronouncing Bibles. We bought them so we can sell them at one-half the wholesale price (not retail, mind you, but wholesale.) Of some patterns they had only a few, and of others large quantities. Of the ones we here advertise we have a quantity and can fill mail orders. Consider this your catalogue of Bibles. Add 10 per cent, for postage. We. can advisedly say that no such bargains have been offered by any one in the seven years which we have been in business in this city. Anything we sell can be returned if not satisfactory.

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THE SWITCH LEFT OPEN DRAKEMAX GEORGE C. BAKER INSTAXTLY KILLED OX THE DIG FOUR. Section Hnml Wright Injoted A Freight Wreck nt Xorlh Indltu?npo11m Cauneil by Carelene. t , Through the negligence, of a brakeman in not throwing a switch an engine pulling a "cut of cars' on the Rig Four railroad, near the North Indianapolis depot, dashed Into number of gravel cars standing on a siding, about 3:15 o'clockyesterday afternoon, and George C. Baker, head brakeman, living at 204 South Pine street, was Instantly killed, and Jacob Vv'right, a section hand, living at 5G6 McCJiln. street, was badly Injured, though not seriously. He had a very narrow escape from death. He head was severely cut abQve the left eye, and it took four stitches to close the wound. Ills body was severely bruised. Many conflicting stories wero circulated regarding tho accident, and there was apparently an effort to suppress the facts. The train is a local' freight which runs between ' Indianapolis and Lafayette. It switched some gravel cars onto a siding near the depot, aftd then the engine ran down to the caboose; which was standing Leouth of the depot on tho main track. At this point the track waa being repaired, and the train crew had orders to run up to a siding some distance riprh, of the depot and bring down two cars loaded with steel rails to bo. used in repairing the tracks. The engine was connected at its front end with the caboose, and Baker stepped up on the platform while1 sectionman Wright got aboard the caboose and !wwit along to point out the two cars which were to be brought back. For some unaccountable reason the switch leading Into the,' 'siding on which stood the gravel cars, was not closed by Baker before he got on the caboose, and another brakeman, whoSe name could not be learned, walked right over the open switch without noticing that it was open, and jumped aboard the caboose. Ine engine ana caboose ran north to ine two cars of steel, and the cars were connected. Baker then took his position on the platform of the caboose, ; In front of the engine, while sectionman Wright and the other brakeman got on. the;south end of the caboose to see that the track was clear while returning. As the run was some distance the engine ran at a rapid sped. As the caboosw n eared the switch Baker and the brakeman both suddenly noticed that it had not been closed, and the track was open straight into the gravel cars. There was no time to give warning. The brakeman jumped off tho right side and landed unhurt. Wright seeing that he would fall on the main track if ne Jumped, clutched the railing, braced himself, and the next instant the caboose collided with the gravel cars, and he was thrown to the ground. Baker had been standing on the other platform waiting to draw the pin and allow the caboose to run on further down the track when the engine slacked up. He was wholly unconscious of his impending doom, and was stooping, with his hand near the pin, when the crush came. The two cars heavily ladened with steel behind the engine forced it forward through the end of the caboose In a twinkling, and, without a moment's warning. Baker waa crushed to death. He did not even scream. His body was terribly mangled about the waist, and, when picked up, his feet rested on what remained of the platform of the caboose, while hi head rested on the pilot of the engine. 'or a time there was great excitement. The crash was heard for some distance away and people rushed from their houses and stores and hurried to the scene of the accident. Wright was dazed, but not unconscious. A saloonlst named Hltzelberger helped him to his feet, and he found that he could walk. The saloonlst started to assist him to his home, which was not far away, but, as it happened. Wright's wife had been standing at the front gate when the accident occurred and had seen all. She rushed to the scene and met her husband as he was staggering home. With a cry of Joy that his. injuries had not been fatal she threw her arms about him, while tears coursed down her cheeks. Supporting him, she took him on home.; Baker's body was taken from the pilot ot the engine and carried into the depot, and Coroner Brayton was summoned. The body was taken down town by II.. W. Tutewilei-o wagon and then to the undertaking establishment of Planner & Buchanan. Baker was fifty-five years old. and was formerly an employe on the Vandalla railroad and for many vears ran between Logansport and Terre Haute. For the past three years he has been in the employ of the Big Four railroad, serving In the position when ho met his death. He was a sober and klndhearted man and well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a wire and a son about eighteen years of agf. The front of the engine was damaged, the cowcatcher being torn away, and both ends of the caboose were mashed. The shock threw the caboose from the rails, and the stove inside was overturned, setting tire to the car. but the flames were soon extinguished. The blame has not been located. Some say that it wa the duty of Baker to have closed the switch. On the other hand, it is stated that it was the duty of the brakeman who got on the other end of the caboose. His name could not be learned last night. , The wrecking train was soon called and after .wo hours', work the tracks were cleared and evidences of the accident had been removed. The ltathbone Slaters Trouble. The true cause of the ' trouble in the Rathbone Sisters became known yesterday. It seems that under the laws 'of the order certain persons are charged with the duty of investing the funds of th order. Mra.

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Fecheimer, the grand chief, construed this part of the law to give her authority to make loans, and recently she loaned $200 and instructed Mrs. Mabel Teague, of this city, the grand secretary, to draw a warrant for the amount. Mrs. Teague decided that Mrs. Fecheimer had no authority to make the loan and refused to draw the warrant. Then Mrs. Fecheimer removed Mrs. Teague as secretary and appointed Mrs. Gillman, of Terre Haute, but Mrs. Teague refused to give up the books and papers of the order. The matter stands in that way now. Mrs. Teague says the whole affair is simpy for the purpose of keeping her from earning the honorary title of past grand chief by serving five years as grand secretary, which time will soon expire. BANKS WOULD DO BETTER. Schmedel Saya They at Least Return the Deposit. . Hiram 1 Schmedel, of 420 East McCarty street, is another man who has suffered from not understanding the rules of tho United States Building and Loan Association. Last August he notified the company of his desire to withdraw money he had paid in on twenty shares of stock since February, 1S95. He says that the total amount due him is $190. In August he was directed to wait ninety days for his money. At the end of that time he was offered $111.76, but at first declined to receive it in settlement. After learning of the expei ieuce cf others he decided to accept it, although it is about 25 rer cent, less than he says he deposited. Schmedel declares that ho has never been fined, but has always promptly paid his monthly dues. Any bank or trust company, he says, would have at least paid back what he deposited, if nothing was allowed him for Interest. He expected to have interest accredited to his account. The company says that Schmedel received all that the printed by-laws of the association contemplate under such cir cumstances. DEATH OF WM. B.. TINNEY. lie AVan Formerly a "Well-It no rvn Railroad Man. William B. Tlnney, formerly a wellknown railroad man of this city, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles C. Chase, of Chicago. Mr. Tlnney was a past chancellor of Star Lodge No. 7, Knights of Pythias. That society will have charge of the funeral services at Crown Hill Cemetery, where he will buried to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. F. A. Blanchard went to Chicago last night to bring the body here. For many years Mr. Tinney represented the B. & O. road In this territory, and is well remembered by the older passenger agents. After retiring from the railroad service several years ago Mr. Tinney was in the county auditor's office during the term of Thomas Taggart. Last spring he went to Chicago for treatment for heart disease, but did not improve. His wife and children, Mrs. Chase and Mrs. E. D. White, have been with him constantly. German-House Concert. A concert and ball 13 to be given at the German House by the ladies of the Social Turnverein Thursday evening. The following is the programme: Overture "A Jolly Niht" F. Beyer Orchestra, Piano duet "Wihelm Tell" Rossini Mrs. Elmer Pursell and Miss Olllo Pursell. Alto solo a. "Fruehllngszeit" Schnell b. "Still wie Nacht" Bohm Mrs. B. Vonnegut. Declamation "The Minuet" Mary Mapes Dodge Miss Frida Krull. Soprano solo "Summer"... Chamlnade Miss I A. Fisher. Violin 6olo "Reverie" Vieux-temps Mr. C. Rlegger. Baritone solo "Zauberlled" Hellmundt Mr. A. Ernestinoff. Flute solo. Mr. E. Rauch. Double quartet "Der Vorwurf" Joseph Schulz Wleda Op. III. Overture "All the Rage" F. Beyer For a Permanent Orchestra. A circular letter signed by C. Vonnegut, Jr., John Wocher, Ferd L. Mayer, Major Taylor, Herman Lieber, S. J. Fletcher, A. M. Fletcher, Charles Krauss, J. P. Frenzel, S. Rauh and Geo. A. Dickson has been sent out to the lovers of music in this city, outlining a plan whereby it Is hoped to establish a permanent and first-class orchestra In this city. The members who will at present take places in the orchestra have already been selected and have been practicing for six months under Prof. Ernestinoff. Tho circular asks those who feel an interest In the matter to subscribe $25 to the fund, which pays for three season tickets, admitting the holders to all of the sixteen concerts to be given this season by the orchestra. It is believed that this season ticket fund will be sufficient to Insure the expenses necessary in the management of the orchestra. The effort is to build up a first-class orchestra that will compare favorably with the best in the cowitry. Defaced Ballots with Ills Thumb. H. C. Polndexter. of Clark county, who represented that county in the Legislature two years ago, was in the city yesterday. He will contest the election of Graham, Democrat, on the ground of fraud. He savs that In one precinct John Allen, of Bennettsville, was inspector. 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FLOWER MISSION FAIR END. Elsie Lombard Brush's Appearance In The Little Rebel." The last day of the Flower Mission fair was the most successful of the week. There were not many visitors in the morning, but many came in for luncheon at noon, and soon after 1 o'clock the children came pouring into the hall in parties until the box office had sold 53S tickets for the party. Mr. Brenneke had charge of the dance and the orchestra furnished the music. The visitors danced and patronized the different booths until scores of dollars had been spent. There was over $13 taken in for the Punch and Judy show, a side issue of the dolKbooth, and there were not over a dozen dolls that were unsold. The household booth was well emptied, and most of ,the finer articles were gone from the art booth. The "Album Leaf" sold well at the library, and copies remaining may be had of Mrs. O. B. Jameson, head of the booth. The Lady Bountiful, which was the most unique feature of the fair, was liberally patronized, and even the lady herself was sold, tho figure being bought for the Roman Catholic fair to be given soon. The decorations of the hall have been rented for the German Ladles Aid Society annual charity ball, to be given Tuesday evening, and after that the materials used in the decoration, which have been 6old to Individuals, will be divided. Each booth has been successful in disposing of what was in stock, and several of them were just about sold out. In the face of the business depression the managers of the Flower Mission fair feel that they have made much more than they at first anticipated. About $4,000 is deposited In bank, and the expenses that will come out of the amount are comparatively mal!. The management expresses appreciation of the kindness of Superintendent Colbert, who has furnished police protection at the hall and sent an escort with the treasurer each night to deposit the money, and will furnbh u watchman for the hall each night until it Is depleted of its furnishing. It was between rows of vegetables that the large audience which went to the h:ll last night had to pass, and the Jostling, the lights, the cries of the venders and the tumult generally gave it all the appearance of a real country fair. Inside the hall it was different. Soon after 8 o'clock the audience began to have the booths and take the seats to se-d the only play of the week, the presentation of "Tho Little Rebel," by the Dramatic Club cast. The play is, one which is full of funny situations and bright speeches, and it went with a rush from the first. There were no slow places and no flow players. Particular interest centered In the appearance of Mrs. Elsie Lombard Brush, who played for the first time since coming here to reside. Having played with Jefferson. Florence and N. C. Goodwin, as well as with others, in a professional ray, thtre was not a little curiosity to ete l.er. She was warmly received at her entrance. She played the part artistically, and In (the

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