Indianapolis Journal, Volume 48, Number 30, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 January 1898 — Page 5

DOLLIE WEAVER’S TRICK RUNAWAY SCHOOL GIRL CAUGHT BY SHERIFF AT MARTINSVILLE. l’roniis** of New Indiana Oil Pool Near Hartford City—First Allen tuun< ty Well a Failure. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARTINSVILLE, ind., Jan. 29.—Marshal Singleton received a telegram the other afternoon from Marco, requesting him to board the east-bound train and arrest Dollie "Weaver and bring her back home. The marshal did so, and found Miss Weaver to be a mere school girl, dissatisfied with her lot at home, trying to get to an uncle in Indianapolis. She did not want to return home and told Marshal Singlfefoti" sfife' would have killed herself if she-had -thought of being arrested here. ANOTHER OIL BOOM. Hartford City Becoming the Center of Active Operation*. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY", ind., Jan. 29.—The big oil wells recently drilled two and a half miles west of this city are causing a rush of leasers into that vicinity, and the indications are that an oil boom similar to that of Peru and Alexandria will soon be inaugurated. The following leases have taken in the township surrounding Hartford City: Martha J. Timmonds, 40 acres; Deboraham Bell, 23; George Hollingshead, 140; Charles Waters, 40; John B. Willman, 202; C. S. Print, 40; Dodge Swift, 92; Sylvester Swift, 337; Emery Covault, 32; A. L. Coates, 40; Frank Miller, 54; D. G. Print, 87; Almeda Gadbury, 60; Retta Pack, 14; Riley Gadbury, 100; Mary E- Williams, 120; John S. Gettys, 40; Theodore Clapper, 57; Elizabeth Armstrong, 10; Hannah J. Canter, 40; Samuel Gettys, 10: James Daughtery, 10; Thomas Murphy, 23; Mrs. W. N. Cronin, 60. and Calvin Osenbaugh, 65, a total of 1,536 acres. Wells are to be put down on each and every one of these leases, and If half of the wells come in oilers the Hartford City field will be one of the greatest in Indiana, as the wells already drilled in have either been big oilers or worthless. Representatives of some of the largest oil concerns in America own some of the above leases and have determined to test the field thoroughly. January Mil Record. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MONTPELIER, Ind., Jan. 28.—Following is a comparison of the oil work in Indiana for the month of January with December: —Completed Wells.— January December County. Com. Pro. Dry. Com. Pro. Dry. Weils 6 100 0 5 75 1 Blackford 6 120 I 5 100 2 Jay 4 50 1 4 60 1 Adams 3 20 1 3 20 2 Grant 2 30 0 2 30 0 Huntington ... 2 10 1 2 30 0 Madison 3 15 2 8 200 3 Miami 12 110 7 49 1,620 10 Marlon 5 200 2 3 165 0 Delaware 4 IXS 1 3 165 1 Miscellaneous. 7 20 5 18 35 8 Totals 54 810 21 98 2,520 28 Decrease completed w'ells, 44; decrease in dry holes, 7; abandoned wells, 41. Brls. Decrease new production 1,710 Average February wells 21% Average March wells 35 Average April wells 331-3 Average May wells 35% Average June wells 28% Average July wells 35% Average August wells 29 Average September wells 33% Average October wells 36% Average November wells 20 Average December wells 36 Average January wells 24% —Drilling Wells and Rigs.— January December County. Drg. Rig. Tot. Drg. Rig. Tot. Wells 4 3 7 5 3 8 Blackford 5 4 9 5 2 7 Jay 33 6 3 4 7 Adams 2 2 4 33 6 Grant 2 2 4 2 2 4 Huntington 1 2 3 1 2 3 Madison 2 3 5 5 3 8 Miami t 5 9 12 5 17 Marion 5 4 9 2 3 6 Delaware 4 4 8 0 0 0 Miscellaneous ... 9 3 12 11 4 15 Totals 41 35 76 50 31 81 Decrease drilling wells 9 Increase rigs up and building 4 Net decrease 5 First Allen County Well. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 29.-The first gas well In Allen county was shot at New Haven to-day and proved a disappointment to the projectors. But little gas came to the surface and no oil is in sight yet.

INDIANA OBITUARY. John H. De Vaney, AVralthy Pioneer of Hamilton County. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ARCADIA, Ind., Jan. 29.—John H. De Valley, a wealthy and highly-respected citizen of this place, died this morning, aged seventy-seven, with softening of the brain and general paralysis. He was born in North Carolina and came to this county in his early boyhood. He has been active in this place almost his entire life in an extensive general merchandise and grain business. During his life he helped lay out several towns in this county and did a great deal towards the building and growth of this place. He lea\es only one child, Mrs. B. P. Hollett, and one grandchild. Mr. John E. Hoilett, a young lawyer of Indianapolis. He was a member of the Masonic Bodge here. Kdward Ayer*’* Sudden Death, Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LAFAYBTTiI Ind., Jan. 21).—At about 11 o'clock to-day, as Edward Ayers, aged seventy, was passing the home of Relief Jackson. ho felt ill and stopped in.to rest. Within fifteen minutes he died of heart disease, in the presence of Mrs. Jackson and daughter. Ayers has lived here since 1853 and was known by all citizens, having ail these years been engaged in upholstering and mattress making. He was a bachelor and has no relatives here. His mother is still living in Peterslyim, Mass. .loseili S. Harrison. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREKXSBURG, Ind.. Jan. 29.—Joseph S. Harrison, a prominent and influential farmer, died in this city to-day after a lingering illness of Bright’s disease, aged sixtyseven years. He formerly resided in Kush county. Girl in Chair of Oratory. VALPARAISO. Ind., Jan. 29.—Ex-Con-gressman Mark L. De Motte, dean of thn Northern Indiana College of Law at Valparaiso, announced at the convocation of thy law school on Jan. 18 that Miss Florence Higgins, instructor of elocution at tire Northern Indiana Normal College, had accepted the chuir of oratory and the directorship of the department of elocution at the college of law. Miss Higgins is the only woman on record to occupy such a position. Site was born at Franeesvilie, Ind.. where she showed her remarkable talent for dramatic art. At the age of ten she was the wonder and admiration of her friends for her performances as impersonator, and when only thirteen years old she was a graduate of elocution from the Northern Indiana Normal College ut Valparaiso. She then studied with Anna Morgan. Edward Dvorak and Samuel Kayer, of the Chicago Conservatory of Oratory, and with S. H. 'lark, of the. Chicago University; also at the Conway School of Acting. When seventeen years old Miss Higgins was called to the chair of elocution and rhetoric at (he Normal College of Valparaiso, Ind.. which position she will continue to hold in addition to her new' post at the college of law. She is a linguist of high standing. At the age of thirteen she read the Latin authors*.with ease, and war' an admirer of the ClseronTfln eloquence tuid oratory. Her charming qualities rind- amiable disposition won her a host of friends Moggie Keller Marries. Special to Ih. Indianapolis Journal. COVINGTON. Ind.. Jan. 21).—Maggie Keller. who last week brought suit for <50,000 damages agulnst prominent citizens of this and Parke county, was married here yesterday morn lag to James La Hue. She was oue of the acquitted defendants in the ccle-

brated Clara Bhanks murder case, and the recent suit was brought for damages srsSained to her health and character. Mr. La Hue is a well-appearing young man. and, with the bride, will live with Mrs. Keller near Kingman. The defendants believe tho complaint on which she bases her claim for damages loses some of its force by her happy marriage. The defendants and their attorneys in the damaf suit had a meeting in Rockville Thursday and secured Puett & McFadden and Howard Maxwell to assist in the suit. Engineer Moore Asks $25,000. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COVINGTON, Ind., Jan. 29.—Last February two freight trains, one on the Big Four and the other on the Clover Leaf, had a collision at Veedersburg. Injuring Stephen Moore, the Big Four engineer. Moore’s injury, w hich was in the shoulder, was considered trivial at the time. Since, however, he claims that it has permanently disabled him and rendered him incapable of earning a living at any trade. He claims further that his injury was caused by negligence of the Big Four Railroad Company in not providing signals for the crossing where the collision occurred. He is trying to prove his case in the Danville, 111., court, where he sued for $25,000 damages. More Wages Under New System. , Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 29.—The folly of some labor strikes w r as illustrated in the case of the recent walkout at the plateglass works. The men struck because of a change in the wage system that gave them pay by the piece instead of regular daliy wages. They understood the change to mean a reduction of wages, but hey returned to work after a month's idl When pay day came the men were r.f.ed to find more money in their envt than was received under the o'.*i sysh-T he advance averaging more the- 1 pet c'-nt. Will Blow Their O tn Horn. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARTINSVILLE, Ind., Jar.. 29.—The Brown county jail is built of logs, and is some little distance from the sheriff's residence. The prisoners within its walls; having become fearful of mob violence, asked for some means of alarming the sheriff. They have been supplied with a large tin horn that sounds the blast like a steamboat, and with this they will call assistance if needed. $75,000 Suit Against Vamlalia. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. 29.—A suit for $73,000 wms brought in the Superior Court here to-day by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company against the Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Company. There are fifteen notes each for $5,0(0 executed by the defendant in 1896 to the Pittsburg Locomotive and Car Company, and which were assigned to the Pennsylvania Company. 014 Employe* Not Wanted. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ELYVOOD, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Pittsburg Plate Glass Company posted notices to-day that their plant here would resume operations on Tuesday morning under the piece system after an idleness of two months. One furnace and the various other departments will -start Tuesday, while the other furnaces will resume work on Feb. 15. Many of the old employes were not given work again. Morgan County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARTINSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republican county central committeemen of Morgan county met at the courthouse this afternoon and selected Perry Lankford, of Hyndsdale, chairman; W. H. Miller, of Martinsville, vice chairman; William W. Kennedy, of Martinsville, treasurer. The selection of a secretary was left to the chairman and county executive committee. John Mundy Guilty. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VINCENNES, Ind., Jan. 29.—John Mundy was convicted to-day in the Knox Circuit Court for killing William Allen in a saloon row at Oaktown. last August. The jury was out all night, returning a verdict of guilty to-day. Mundy was given an indeterminate sentence of from two to twontycne years. Enterprise Laundry Bnrned. Special to the lndianapo..s Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Enterprice laundry was gutted by fire to-night. The building belonged to the Bronnenbergs and the laundry to Allison 1. Hurst. Loss, $3,000.

ORIDiRON CLUB BANQUET. Washington Newspaper Men Entertained. Distinguished Guests. WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—The Gridiron Club gave its thirteenth annual dinner tonight, and, as has been its custom in the past, furnished one of the most unique entertainments of the season. Distinguished guests w ? ere present from all parts of the world, as well as men prominent in public life from every section of the United States. The large banquet hull at the Arlington Hotel was superbly decorated, and the table was a bed of rich and fragrant flowers. The scene was a marvel in its brilliancy, for, added to the electric light effects amidst the ferns and evergreens, the colors of the nations which were represented at the dinner were interspersed. The menu was a souvenir got up with especial reference to the thirteenth annual dinner, and in which the “13” was used with out regard to its supposed fatal effect. Frank H. Hosford, president of the club, was exceedingly happy in his introductions of the speakers, and kept the entertaining features moving with usual Gridiron vim and excellence. The speeches were short and witty, in keeping with the occasion. The features were spectacular and brilliant, and of a kind peculiar to those dinners. The initiation of Charles A. Boynton, superintendent of the Southern division of the Associated Press, and Albert Miller, of the Kansas City Star, afforded an occasion lor the publication of the pension roll. No names except those of the guests were found on this roll, and these were subjected to comments of a witty character to fit each person mentioned. A tribe of Indians in full war dress swooped in and scalped George H. Daniels and George W. Boyd, who have been active in presenting the anti-scalping bill before Congress. The civil-service question was settled in a spirited contest in which Senator Lodge and Representative Grosvenor were impersonated by athletic young men, the result being that the reformer got the best of the spoilsman. An eloquent tribute was paid (o the deceased members of the club—the late Moses P. Handy, Fred D. Mussey, Jacob ,1. Noah and George Y. Coffin. The features and speeches were interspersed With solos and songs by the quartet, which ad led to the brilliancy of the occasion. There were 175 covers and among the guests were the following: The President of Hawaii, Hon. Sanford B. Dole; the German ambassador. Mr. Von Holleben; the French ambassador. M. Gambon; the Hawaiian minister. Mr. Hatch; the Japanese minister, Mr. Toru Hoshi; the Chinese minister, Mr. Wu Ting Fang; the apostolic delegate. Mgr. Martinelli; Mr. Justice Brewer; Senators Aldrich, of Rhode Island; Gorman. of Maryland; Foraker arid Hanna, of Ohio; J. Platt, of Connecticut; Jones, of Arkansas; Shoup, of Idaho: Mitch* 11. of Wisconsin: Warren, of Wyoming, and Sen-ator-elect MeComas, of Maryland: ex-Sena-tor Hill, of New York; Speaker Reid, and Representatives Allen, of Mississippi: Cunnen, of Illinois: Dingley, of Maine, and Grosvenor, of Ohio; Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Gen. T. H, Stanton and Col. H. C. Corbin, of the army, and Commodore George W. Melville and Philip Hitchborn, of the navy; Assistant Secretary Frank A. Vanderlip. of the Treasury; Assistant Secretary Thomas W. Cridler, of the State Department; Commissioner H. Clay Evans, of the Pension Bureau; Mr. Frank B. Noyes, of the Washington Evening Star; Chauncey M. Depew, of New York; E. T. Postlethwait, George W. Boyd and Frank N. Barksdale, of the Pennsylvania Railroad; George 11. Danieis, general passenger agent of the New York Central Railroad; W. A. Turk, general passenger agent of the Southern Railroad; Melville E. Ingalls, president, and H. W. Fuller, general passenger agent of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, and E. P. McKissiek. of Asheville. N. C. Dr. \uu**n Sails for London. NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Dr. Fritdtjof Nansen. the arctic explorer, sailed on the Campania to-day for Liverpool. Before leaving Dr. Nansen said: "1 am going direct to London, where 1 shall deliver ten lectures. Then I leave for Christiana, where 1 intend to prepare u scientific report of my expedition, it is possible that I may return to this country.” Dr. Nansen denied that he had any intention of accompanying Lieutenant Peary on his next poiax expedition.

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NEW LEADERS ELECTED REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEES MEET AND SELECT CHAIRMEN. Evidence of Harmony in Political Action That I* Encouraging for New Campaign Manugers. ♦ Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 29 —The Republicans of Monroe county held a very large mass convention to-day at the courthouse, in which every township was represented. Hon. William F. Browning presided, and addresses were made by Hon. J. B. Wilson, Senator Duncan, Hon. J. E. Henley, Judge Martin and Hon. Nat U. Hill. The feature of the convention was the Unanimous and hearty indorsement of Hon. J. B. Wilson for the nomination for Congress in this district. The delegates were also instructed to vote for Hon. J. E. Henley for state central committeeman. The central committee was organized by the election of William F. Browning as chairman, Joseph McPheeters vice chairman, A. E. Spicely secretary, Wilson Adams treasurer. Delegates to the state convention are J. E. Henley, Frank Dobson, George Wible. H. A. Lee, William F. Browning, Frank Thrasher, J. G. McPheeters, Samuel Kerr, John T. Bundy, Wilson Adams, Ira C. Batman, H. V. Eagleson. Cromer Captures the County. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Delaware county Republican committee met to-day and organized by electing David A. Lambert chairman, ’Squire Isaac H. Gray secretary, Benjamin Shirk assistant and John W. Taylor treasurer. The primary election was set for March 1. A resolution was passed directing all candidates for Congress of this district resiling in Delaware county to submit their names to the voters at the primary, th© one receiving the largest vote to be permitted to select his own delegates to the district convention which will name the successor to Congressman Henry. It was discovered that the resolution was the fruit of friends of Mayor George W. Cromer, of this city, on the committee, and they will from this time on work for his nomination at the district convention. It is generally believed that he will have no opposition from Delaware county, and those who know him best believe that he will be the most dangerous opposition for other candidates. The resolution excludes candidates trom the primary ticket who do not reside in this county. The action has caused a sensation. Delaware county has always been in the front rank with Republican majorities in a Republican district, but because of dissensions has never had a Representative in state or national office. Henry County Convention. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW CASTLE, Ind.. Jan. 29.—The Republicans of Henry county met in mass convention to-day. George A. Deem, county chairman, called the meeting to order and W. L. McCampbell, of Middletown, was chosen temporary chairman and A. D. Ogbern secretary. After the appointment of committees on permanent organization, apportionment and resolutions and the appointment of the members of the county committee and delegates to the district convention, the forenoon session adjourned. W. O. Barnard was chosen permanent chairman and A. D. Ogborn secretary. A resolution recommending that candidates for Congress from this district be voted for at the primary election 'and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes to receive the entire vote of the county in the congressional convention, met with determined opposition. It was finally passed, after changing to read instead of "highest number,” "plurality.” Hon. James E. Watson then addressed the convention. The county committee organized by selecting Dr. J. F. Thompson, of New Castle, chairman; John A. Cook, New Castle, secretary; and J. N. Barnard, Middletown, treasurer.

Thirteen Ballot* for Clinirman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RUSHVJLLE, Ind., Jan. 29—The Republican county central committee met this afternoon and organized by electing Benjamin L. McFarlan, chairman: William L. King, vice chairman; R. F. Scudder, secretary, and Alvari Moore, treasurer. Thirteen ballots were taken for chairman, Thomas A. Jones, J. W. Hanson and Ed Crosby being the other candidates. Tne contest was good natured. Chairman McFarlan is the late sheriff of the county and is considered a capable man fifr the place. The county committee is composed of the foliowing: Roy Peters, R*uben Henley, John Bishop, Samuel Piper, Dr. Fred Hall, E. B. Bowden, Charles W. Mahan. Joseph Stevens, Loyd Waggoner, Patrick Tompkins, Joseph Crosby, William M. Sparks, John F. Joyce, James M. Felts, Bruce Graham, W, D. Cole, William L. King, William Berry, P. A. Newhouse, John T. Bowles, John F. Hackleman, B. F. Martin, James Alexander, William McMillin, Frank Redman, Mauzy Bebout, Sanford Paston and Leonidas Keisling. Carry Bartholomew. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan, 29.—William E. Springer, of Elizabethtown, was this afternoon elected chairman of the Bartholomew county Republican central committee. The vote was made unanimous on the first ballot on the motion of the Hon. John L. Jones, of Taylorsville, seconded by Henry W; Cook, of Columbus, who ran in opposition to Mr. Springer. The convention was called to order by Maj. W. T. Strickland, of Columbus, the former chairman. Tlte other officers elected were: W. H. Dowell, vice chairman; Frank McNeal, treasurer; Cassius Ardery, secretary; Hayes Hollowell. assistant secretary. Mr. Springer was received with much applause, and spoke of the work of the late committee, which under the chairmanship of. Mayor Strickland cut down the Democratic majority of eight hundred to a Republican plurality. He promisee! that not a county office shall be held by the Democrats this year. Johnson County Committee. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FRANKLIN, Ind., Jan. 29.—The new Republican county committee met here this afternoon and organized by electing L. F. Tracy, fit Whiteland. chairman; O. I. Jones, of Franklin, vice chairman; H. J. Martin, secretary; Charles Van Nuys, treasurer, and E. P. Erwin, W. L. Dunlap, T. B. Wood and E. E. Boone members of the executive committee. The members of the new committee are J. G. Treslar. L. M. Deer, Charles Ray, J. N. Byers, Charles Broun, Jesse Ballard. Edgar Treslar. John Overstreet, H. G. Williams, James Mitchell, Harve Tullv, S. W. Dungan, William Kealing. John Van Dyke, Jacob Neiman, William Delph, "E. E. Boone, William Depue, L. A. Farr, John Sholler, Albert Halstead, E. E. Walden, Walter Farmer, Charles Van Nuys, r m. Lee, Lewis Henderson and Wilbur Crowell. Thomas AV. Hurt Chosen. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LAFAYETTE, Ind , Jan. 29.—The best-at-tended county committee meeting ever held in 'Tippecanoe was that of the Republicans to-day, fifty out of fifty-one members responding to the roll call. In the meeting no resolutions were adopted, but the individual members expressed great satisfaction with the stand taken by President McKinley in his New York speech. The one contest for committeeman, from the Sixth ward of this city, was referred back for settlement at another primary, and then by acclamation Thomas W. Burt was chosen chairman of tile committee. Schuyler C. Marks was elected secretary, and the date of the county nominating convention fixed for March 12. A vote of thanks for good service was extended the retiring committee. Mr. Burt, the new eiiairman, is the present city clerk. Mass Meeting at Danville. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. DANVILLE, ind., Jan. 29.—A Republican mass meeting was held in the courtroom here this morning, and much interest was manifested in the proceedings. County Chairman David Hadley called the meeting to order, and Senator Enoch G. Hogate was elected permanent chairman and John Taylor secretary. County officers will be nominated at a primary election to Ik- held March 25. On motion of W. R. McClelland the‘delegates from this county to tin- district convention were instructed to vote for James W. Hamrick, of this county, for dis-

trlct member of the state central committee. Resolutions, through Hon. James M. Barlow, were presented Indorsing Congressman Faris against civil-service law. The county central committee organized by electing John W. Tinder chairman. County Clerk Swain a% Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republican central committee of Wayne county met here to-day. Charles G. Swain, county clerk, was chosen chairman; W. E. Wineburg, county superintendent of schools, secretary; and Albert Albertson, of Clay township, treasurer. The following is the membership of the central committee: Charles H. Hunt. Thomas E. Girton, Albert R. Albertson, Samuel P. Dennis, Charles E. Anderson. Addison St. Meyer, Winfield S. Eliason. John S. Gray, Werter V. Gates. Junius B. Knipe, Francis H. Baldridge, L. C. Johnson, George E. Cook. George W. Calloway. Levi M. Jones, Arthur Palmer, G. G. Ferling, Joseph S. Zeller. George Bishop, John H. Taylor, Charles F. Walters, S. W. Gillilan and E. O. Dunham. J. J. Higgins Elected. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEWPORT, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republican county central committee met here this afternoon and organized by the election of the following officers: J. J. Higgins, of Clinton, chairman; S. H. Dallas, of Newpert, vice chairman; H. D. Davis, of Dana, secretary; R. E. Whitlock, of Newport, treasurer. It was decided to bold the convention to nominate county officers the last of March, at Cayuga, the exact date to be determined later. It will be a delegate convention. The Democrats also met here today and organized as follows: John W. Redman, chairman; Claude Andrews,- secretary, and James D. Smith, treasurer. They are all of Dana. Delegate* and Chairman Elected. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SCOTTSBURG, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republicans of Scott county met here to-day and selected the following as delegates to the district convention: G. M. Norris, Charles Rav, Frank M. Campbell and William H. Meranda; alternates. W. M. Foster. E. E. Ervin, James W. Hart and George Stewart. The Republican county committee met this afternoon and elected the following officers: Chairman, E. E. Ervin; secretary. Warren Ridlen; treasurer, W. T. Hubbard. Elected on Third Ballot. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SEYMOUR, Ind., Jan. 29.—The new Republican committeemen selected by the various townships last Saturday met at Brownstown to-day to elect a county chairman. There were three candidates for the chairmanship—David H. Waters, of Vernon township, William Alert, of Hamilton, and Charnel Reynolds, of Driftwood township. On the third ballot Waters received a majority of the votes and was declared chairman for the ensuing year. Alert was elected vice chairman. Young Men Selected. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREENSBURG, Ind., Jan. 29.—The organization of the county central committee was effected to-day, by the selection of William Ehrhardt as chairman; Woodfill. vice chairman; Ed Dill, secretary; and John D. Wallingford, treasurer. Mr. Ehrhardt is a merchant tailor and made a canvass of the county two years ago. Mr. Dill is a builder and contractor and was president of the McKinley Club. All the officers are young men, prominent and influential. Organized in Hancock County. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREENFIELD, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republicans of Hancock county met in the city building this afternoon and completed the organization of the county committee. Practically all the precinct committeemen of the county were present. Elmer J. Binford was elected chairman. William H. H. Rock vice chairman, Lee S. Barrett secretary and William A. Hughes treasurer. The meeting was harmonious, all the officers being elected by acclamation. Lawrence County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BEDFORD, Ind., Jan. 29.-Tlie Republican committee of Lawrence county met this afternoon and elected Thomas O. Daggy, chairman, and Frederick B. Otis, secretary. The mass convention which met to-day instructed for Judge Their.as J. Brooks for state senator and James A. Scaring for prosecuting attorney. Anew county committee was elected and delegates chosen for the various conventions The primary election will come Feb 19. Sampled Gen. Lew Wallace’s Cider. Special t > the Indianapolis Journal. CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 29.-The newly elected county Republican central committee met to-day and elected W. T. Pry as chairman and J. YV. Perry vice chairman. * The treasurer and secretary will be chosen later. The committee then adjourned and called upon Gen. Lew Wallace, who received them cordially and treated them with apples and cigars. Short speeches were made by several of the visitors and General Wallace.

Mannfacturer for Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. TIPTON, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Tipton county Republican committee met to-day and elected M. L. Bowlin, of this city, chairman. Mr. Bovvlm is a leading manufacturer. He promised the committee that this should be a campaign fought on lines to win. There was a full attendance of the committee and considerable enthusiasm. Speeches were made by Hon. R. H. Smith, M. W. Pershing, Senator C. S. Goar, Every Muck and others. Self Will Be Re-Elected. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW ALBANY, Ind., Jan. 29,—The Floyd county Republican central committee was organized this afternoon and v Charles B. Dorsey was elected chairman. Delegates were also selected for the district convention, which will be held in this city Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock to elect a district chairman. George W. Self, of Corydon, district chairman in the last campaign, is the only candidate. Wabash County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WABASH, Ind., Jan. 29.—The meeting of the new Republican county central committee for organization was held in this city to-day. Alfred 11. Plummer was chosen chairman by acclamation, John M. Crain vice chairman and H. H. McNamee treasurer. Claude D. Stitt succeeded James P. Ross, secretary for the last sfix years. The date for the county convention is Feb. 15. Madison County Clinirman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republicans of this county reorganized to-day by electing David Wood, of Anderson, chairman; Horace Stillwell, of Anderson, secretary; and J. M. Forkner, of Richland township, treasurer. June 19 was set as the date for the nominating convention. The meeting was attended by all committeemen. Boone County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LEBANON, ind., Jan. 29.—The Republican county central committee met in this c.ty this afternoon and organized by electbig S. R. Artmun chairman. W. H. Hostetter vice chairman and E. T. Lane treasurer. The selection of secretary was left to the newly-elected chairman. Owen County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SPENCER,‘Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republican central committee of Owcji county elected J. W. Williams, of Spencer, chairman; Frank Harrold, of Patricksburg, vice chairman. and J. W. Davis, of Quincy, treasurer. The selection of secretary was left with the chairman. Clapimm Succeed* Everett. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 29.—William E. Clappam, one of Fort Wayne’s rising young lawyers, was to-day elected chairman of the Allen county Republican central committee. to succeed Charles E. Everett. Glhsou County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PRINCETON. Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republicans of Gibson county met here to-day and elected Hugh D. McGary chairman of the Republican county central committee, with J. W. Westfall, secretary. Spencer County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ROCK PORT, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republican committee of Spencer county reorgan-

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ized to-day by electing John Chewning, chairman; W. H. Brown, vice chairman; H. B. Brooner, secretary, and L. C. Basyc, treasurer. Howard County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KOKOMO. Ind., Jan. 29—The new Howard county Republican central committee met to-day and organized by electing W. H. Sellers chairman, E. M. Souder secretary and W. C. Overton treasurer. Knox County Chairman. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VINCENNES, Ind., Jan. 29.—The Republican central committee of Knox county elected James M. House, of this city, county chairman to-day. MAKING GOOD PROGRESS ■ ♦ METHODISTS COMPLETE ONE BUILDING OF THEIR UNIVERSITY. * Hall of History Turned Over to Trustees—Churches and the Laboring Man—Other Religions News. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW YORK, Jan. 29.—The commendation of the new American University at Washington by the commission of federation representing the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South, has given to that institution anew impetus. The hall of history, the first building of the university, has just been completed and turned over to the trustees. Its cornerstone was laid not quite two years ago. Work has not been steady upon It owing to lack of funds, but the building has been put up within the past year and,a half. It Is a substantial stone structure 176 feet long and of a style of architecture that is to be maintained throughout an entire group of more than twenty buildings. The trustees have announced their intention to profit by the hit-and-miss appearance of buildings on several old college campuses by providing in advance the location of all buildings, and waiting for the erection of each until such time as funds are in hand to put it up in the style and with the materials that its importance and position demand. The trustees of the university have just purchased a triangular piece of ground lying along the eastern front of the campus, which brings the whole site to a frontage on the new Nebraska avenue, which is to take the place of the Loughborough road. This campus is on the heights of northwest Washington, and ideal in all respects. It contains ninety acres, and within the past few weeks the part of it immediately around the hall of history lias been graded and seeded. Details of walks and locations of buildings have all been fixed upon, and the building and endowing of this great institution is to be the task of Methodists North and South during, at least, the early part of the new century. In spite of the hard times the site, valued at $250,000, has been purchased and paid for during the past five years. Toward the new and future buildings $350,000 has been secured, and there is already an endowment of $500,000 on hand. The trustees include a great number of prominent Methodists in every part of the country. The new United. States senator from Maryland, the Hon. L. E. McComas, Is one of them. The university is intended solely for the promotion of post graduate study and original inquiry. * * * On St. Paul’s day, Jan. 25, one year ago an invitation was sent out for the co-opera-tion of Christian employers of labor in recognizing the moral and religious value of steady employment and sustained wages. St. Paul’s day was chosen and the movement was christened the “Brotherhood of St. Paul” because that apostle, both by the example that he set in his trade as a tentmaker and by his precepts in favor of industry, is still the foremost human teacher of the principle of the dignity of labor and Its right to such wages as warrant the comforts of family life. The call was at once welcomed by such representative friends of labor as Bishop Huntington, of central New York, president of the Church Association for Advancing the Interests of Labor; Bishops Potter, of New York, and Clark, of Rhode Island; the Rev. Dr. William Prall, of Detroit, and Hon. Otto Kirchner, president of the Michigan Political Science Association. The first year of the brotherhood, just ended, illustrates the saying that the two most timid things in the world are a mouse and capital. A form of combination that has been proved practicable a thousand times over in the business world for selfish purposes, every detail of the plan being actually in use somewhere, was declared unworkable for Christian motives,

and that without being attempted. But such rejection has not discouraged the brotherhood pioneers. Rather, although toiling all the year and catching nothing, these followers of St. Paul have now launched out Into the deep and let down their nets for a draught. For the past year has shown them the unchristian class feeling between capital and labor and proved that there was greater, not less, need for their efforts to remove It. Accordingly on St. Paul’s day this year— Jan. 25—the movement has been both amplified and simplified, and the following sent out: “The Brotherhood of St. Paul aims to unite in various forms of practical co-opera-ation all Christian employers of labor, for the maintenance of wages in the interest of manliness and in deprecating all patronizing and pauperizing substitutes for the true Christian charity of help to self help. Legally the employers of labor are the capitalists for whom labor is work, but morally the employers of labor include the customers of those capitalists, and the consumers of their products. Hence it is the duty of Christian consumers to co-operate with those capitalists who pay fair wages aijd in general accord fair treatment to their employes; and to give them preference, by means of ‘white lists,’ over those who oppress their employes. The Brotherhood of St. Paul aims to unite Christian men, as well as Christian women who have already organized consumers’ leagues in several large cities, in a national organization for the enrollment of those who are willing to accord justice to their employes. There are no dues but all organizations or individuals willing to cooperate are requested to communicate with the central office, by addressing the Rev. Kemper Bocock, secretary, No. 1041 Thirtysecond street, Washington, D. C.” * * * At last the Church Army has a clerical head. This organization is similar to the Salvation Army in make-up, but unlike it in method. It employs army titles and uniforms, but substitutes the Episcopal liturgy for general evangelical services. It was under the Parochial Missions Society for a time, but on account of some small trouble it was dropped by it. Next a commission took It In charge, but finally that commission permitted itself to expire by limitation and for some weqks there was no responsible head. An offer was made to the Rev. Dr. William S. Douglass, of New Haven, Conn., to become its clerical head, but he declined. Thej old commission, consisting of the Rev. Dr. E. A. Bradley, vicar of St. Agnes Chapel, Trinity parish; the Rev. Dr. E. Walpole Warren, rector of St. James Church, New York, and the Rev. Dr. W. M. Hughqs, of Morristown, N. J., have now r reorganized the commission and agreed each to serve by turns as clerical head. The general in command, Henry H. Hadley, is announced to bej strictly under close and constant orders from the clerical authority. The most active work of the army has been accomplished in New Haven, but there have bnen posts established in Boston and Pittsburg. In the former there is a Church Army of Massachusetts and in the latter there has long been a successful mission conducted along Church Army linos. The army has met with opposition from many quarters because little understood, but its promoters maintain that it is an attempt to take hold of what home mission spirit there is in the Episcopal Church that favors going down into the very depths of sin and poverty after the lost and fallqn. With an active and responsible clerical head it now hopes to recover lost ground, * * * The decision of the Rev. Dr. John Hall, of the Fifth-avenue Presbyterian Church, Nqw York, to withhold the sending of his resignation to presbytery will end the incident for the moment, but those who understand the situation in the church fear it will not long remain ended. The congregation was former! many years ago by families from Scotland and the north of Ireland. They came to America and brought their pastor wdth them. They are passing away' and the younger generation, having become Americanized. care little for the old controversies. Dr. Hall cannot change his style. The financial condition of the church, due to the falling off in interest and attendance, is not improved by the. pastor s reconsideration. There is no difference with the session and there has been none. The session will accept the pastor’s decision and await results. These results the public ought to expect to hear at any time during the next year or two. But this much should he said, and that with confidence: The condition is congregational and quitq peculiar to the church in question, and does not apply to Presbyterianism in general, either in New’ York or elsewhere. • • * President Clark, of the Christian Endeavor, has just made an appeal to members ot the society urging them to make the seventeenth year of the organization pre-eminently a “year of the quiet hour,” and he brings forward the arguments in favor of silent worship and personal meditation long made by the plain Friends. The society celebrates its seventeenth birthday next Wednesday, and many pastors in all parts of the country will offer special prayers, und in some cases preach sermons for their local societies of Christian Endeavor. This movement is bringing about each year a substantial spiritual growth both in its societies and in the church, and the belief is expressed that cureful heed to President Clark's appeal just made will result in an even greater forward movement during the year Just opening. Many societies are planning for “quiet hours” to be held at 7 o’clock next Wednesday morning, and to be continued annually thereafter oa each Christian Endeavor birthday.

NEW YORK SOUND-MONEY MEN. Report of Merchants’ Committee on the IndlanapollN Convention. NEW YORK. Jan. 29.—The report of the committee appointed by the Merchants’ Association to represent that body at the monetary conference recently held in Indianapolis, was submitted to President King, of the association, to-day. After reference to the recommendations suggested by the committee at the conference the report said: “It is due to the cause of sound money, in the success of which we are deeply interested. to say that we unanimously voted in the convention for the resolution approving the report of the monetary convention, and we earnestly hope that the necessary legislation may be secured to give effect to the principles of the single gold standard, a sound bank currency and the government’s retirement from the banking business. The convention adjourned subject to the call of the executive committee. Wo regret that erroneous reports have appeared in certain newspapers regarding our action at the Indianapolis convention to the effect that we were not in accord with the spirit and purpose of the convention.” The committee were assured in a letter from President King that their action has met with the unqualified approval of the Merchants’ Association. Action of Philadelphian*. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29.—The members of the Union League held a meeting to-night to take action relative to the report of the monetary commission udopted a few days ago at Indianapolis. After addresses by several of the members, the league, with one dissenting vote, adopted a resolution declaring unequivocally in favor of maintaining the gold standard and urging the enactment by Congress “of a law to strengthen the public credit Tn substantial conformity with the principles embodied iri the report of the monetary commission at the Indianapolis convention.” A resolution was also adopted congratulating President McKinley on "his splendid speech in New York.” and pledging to him the support of the Union League in all his efforts to maintain the honor of the country. I,eKnl Fight Over Scorched Wheat. ST. LOUIS. Jan. 29.—An examination of the ruins of the elevator in East St. Louis which was burned Wednesday night has been made and a consensus of opinion is that at least 209,000 out of a total of 290,000 bushels of wheat in the elevator can he saved. As yet the question whether the Consolidated Elevator Company, owner of the Union elevator, or the insurance companies will get the salvage has not been settled and the whole thing may have to go into the courts. wiy WithEczema Hands and Limbs Covered with Blisters, and Great Red Blotches. Scratched Untjl Almost Wild. Burned Like rire. Sleep Impossible. Cuticura Brings Speedy Relief, and a Permanent Cure at a Cost of $2. I was a sufferer for eight year* from that most distressing of all diseases, Eczema, but can now say truthfully that 1 am entirely cured. I tried some of the best physicians in the country, but they uid me little good. The palms o£ my hands were covered, and would become inflamed; little white blisters at first would appear, then they would peel off, leaving a red,smooth surface which would burn like fire and itch; well, there is no iwuns for it. On the inside of the upper part of both mvlimbs, great red blotches, not unlike hives, would appear, and as s<*on as l became warm, the burning and itching would begin. Night after night I would lie awake all night and scratch and almost go wild. I heard of CcTtccßA remedies, got a box of CcricvitA (ointment), a bottle of Ctmcr ra Kksoi vrxt (blood purifier), and gave them a thorough trial, and after a few applications I noticed the redness and inflammation disapjnsar; before / had uee<l one box there mu not a eign of E'terna left I can truthfully assert that $2.00 worth or Oittiocra Rkmeiues oured me. Any ono l meet a lio has Eczema, 1 do not hesitate a mornsut in recommending vonr remedies. JOHN D. PORTE, 1115 Carson St., Pittsburg, Pa. Instaxt Rfxief \\nSi-keiivCiikkTiikat-MEVT FOR Kverv IL mok. - Warm baths with Ct’Tici KA Soap, gentle applications of Cittiot ka (ointment), the great skin cure, and mild doses of t'cTioußA Resolvent, greatest of blood purifiers and humor cures. Sold throughout th* world. Porrst Dsto Cam. Coif c. fWti Prop* , HwtnD. . _ . „ „. . , “All About th. Blood, Shi#, snd Scalp, malted tree. FILLING HAIR I ' ' c; T'i. a *c j„ m.*)

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