Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1900 — Page 9

THE XJMEXAHAPOias HEWS, TUESDAY, JAHTTARY 9, 1900.

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cltlaens In nmn* i the Council cotnproperty and itnproveto ep*ak In favor of the Of Tuxedo and Irvington to India napolla. The petttione -.exatlon that were circulated yaeterday. were *l«ned *enr by the dttaens. A man who has i an acttve part in the town'a afny yean said to-day that circulated a petition which so anxious to sign as annexation. The sentl- ■ 1 bus In Its favor, he said, lo restdenta aald to-day that they be on hand la -force before the Council committee to-night. Some Tuxedo cltisens. It la; said, who themselves —-• cation, signed a remonsympathy with some resl- ‘ ‘ ‘ street who were

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Think It will be Defeated, Democratic councilmen say the Irvington ordinance Is dead. They say that a caucus has already been held on the question/and that the ten Democrats In the Council arc of one mind, and will vote against Us passage. They also say that three Republicans will not vote for an annexallon ordinance of any kind this year. In addition, they say that If ordinance should be passed by the _ publican majority of the Council, Mayor Taggart will veto it. The mayor has declined to say what he would do If the ordinance should be passed, but he says there are some obstacles In the way of annexing Irvington or the east end territory, because of the present state of the city's finances.

ART ASSOCIATION MEETS. * ■■ Bites for the Proposed Museum Were Considered. The ’board of directors of the Indianapolis Art Association met late this afternoon, in the president’s room of the Indiana National Bank. Among the subjects that cane before the meeting was the selection of a site for the museum building, which U, Some day, to be erected from the funds provided by the Herron bequest Among the sites now prominently before the association is that known as the Charles Mayer homestead, now owned by Mrs. Oostav Bchnull, the daughter of the late Charles Mayer, who has continued to occupy it since her father’s death. The house Is of brick, is large and of an old-fashioned, substantial , pattern. Mrs. Bchnull has niewhat to its size and "feonby an expenditure of about The Rite is well down-town and the grounds are spacious. The frontage Is 204 feet in Illinois street and 210 feat in North street—a quarter of an orglnal city block. It is by many that the house, as It with a Small expenditure of money, made to answer all the puran art museum for eight or ten to come. The rooms are large and halls are wide. The other sites under consideration are as follows, a number once presented having been withdrawn: P. H. Fltsgeyald, northeast comer of 8t. Clair and streets, US by 210 feet; D. M. >rthea»t corner of Delaware and Thirteenth streets, 200 by 196 feet; Wm. Haueisen and others, northeast corner of Ohio street and Senate avenue, the State House, 186x202 feet; •ball park. In West Sixteenth , between Capitol and Senate ave340x386 feet; DePauw property. Meridian and Pratt ; Fair Bank. Kissel and Wright properties, north side of Fall creek, between Illinois street and C&pi■es, *60,000; Wildwood Fall creek, between streets, live acres. r >ott, Talbott Place, street, 230x820 feet. 360,000; r property, northwest corner of Capitol avenue and Vermont street. 308 by 302 feet; Porter and others, northeast corner of Delaware and Michigan streets, 136 by 202 feet. Priceu Not Qiven Out. The directors do not care to give out the prices asked for the different pieces of the figures are known In several cases. The Mayer homestead understood, can be bought for about 181,800, and the Haueisen property for the same amount. The suggestion of Charles K. Coffln that the coming _ * - “ '• to'pass an act, perof the museum in also considered. TURNER MURDER CASE.

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Wilson, president; O. M. Packard, vice- u. _ 4. president; W. F. Churchman, cashier and Charles L. Farrell, assistant cashier. Fletcher's National—Directors, S. J Fletcher. Charles Latham, 8. A. Morrison, John 8. Tarklngton and W. A. Hughes. Officers, 8. J. Fletcher, president; Charles Latham, cashier, and S. A.

Morrison, assistant cashier.

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Wasson and Edward L. McKee. Officers, Volney T. Malott. president; Edward L. McKee, vloe-preeldent. and Edward B. Igorter. cashier. FUNERAL OF WM. KEMMER. XU Wife for Sixty-Five Years Survives Him. William Kemmer. who died at 1808 HU1side avenue, was taken to Dublin, Wayne county, for burial to-day. He was eightyfive years old. His wife, to whom he was married sixty-five years ago. when she was only fifteen years old, la atlll living. They had ten children, six of

CATHERINE KEMLER.

whom are still living, and there are living fifteen grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Mr. Kemmer came from Kentucky when a boy, and aettled near BentonvUle. Fayette county. In 1840 he moved to Blackford county, and later moved to Wayne county, where he lived for twen-ty-five years. '"■Two years ago he and his wife came here to live with relatives. For more than fifty years he was one of the auccessful and influential farmers of Eastern Indiana. Friends of the family say they doubt if there ore many cases on record where

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a manond womat^oMhe age of Mr.^ and fivlf yearA^A ^arge number of Indlahapolis relatives and friends accompanied the body to Wayne county to-day.

MARKET WAGONS GONE.

But John McGregor Had to Hear Drivers’ Kicks. John McGregor congratulated himself to-day over the fact that aa a result of his many •’kicks” there were no market wagons standing about the court-house square. His joy was not without alloy, however, for a delegation of drivers came to see him to file their ’’kicks” In answer. ■ ' "What do you come to me for?" asked McGregor. ‘‘The city authorities are the ones that make you go or let you stay.” "The cop that told us to get out,” said the spokesman, “said you was the guy what was responsible for ua having to move. What we want to know Is, where are we to go.” "All right,” aald McGregor, “If I’ve got to take the responsibility for the whole business, I’m willing. I don't know where you are to go, and it’s not my business to know; but you can’t play In our yard." NEW PACKING HOUSE.

Miss Johnson, of Richmond, is visiting Mrs. Eudorus M. Johnson. Miss.Grace O’Neal, of Putnamvtlle, is visiting Miss Mary Jenkins. Dr. and Mrs. N. A. Hyde will give a small dlanner Friday evening. Mrs. Leon Belig, of St Louis, to the guest of Mr. and Mm. B. K. Sellg. Mr. P. M. Puraell will leave next week for an extended trip through the South. There will he a progressive euchre party at the Lyra Casino this evening for the members. Mrs. Harry 8. New will entertain Wednesday evening for Mrs. JarvU, of Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Augustus Lynch Mason will give a luncheon Thursday for Mrs. Jarvis, of Louisville, Ky. The Ladies’ Semi-Monthly Club will be entertained by Mrs. Edgar Copeland Friday afternoon. Mrs. Constantine Reiger has gone to New York to Join her husband in permanent residence. Mrs. Leo Meyer, *39 North East street, has returned from abroad, after a stay of etyht months. Mrs. E. M. Kenyon, of New York City, Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Flake, 2416 Talbott avenue. A party of young people in the Jewish circle will give an Informal hop at Brenneko's this evening. The paper for ttala evening at the Century Club will be read by Sir. Frank A. Preston, on ’’Hamlet.” Mr*. M. Hampton, of Charleston. 111., Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. E. Jenkins. 1129 Jefferson avenue. Some of the members of the Debonair Club will give a dancing party January 18, at the Brenneke Academy. Mrs. A. H. Taylor, of Woodruf Place, will not be at home Thursday of this week, which Is her usual day. The marriage of Miss Gertrude Sellg and Mr. Sam S. Hahn will take place at the Americus Club, January 17. Mr. Albert Andrew Cowan, of Louisville, has come to Join his wife In a visit at the home of Mrs. Lydia Millard. The Frcebel Club will meet Saturday afternoon, January 13, at the home of Miss Clara S. Brown. 1704 Ruckle street. Nr. William Forsythe has returned from Ft. Wayne, where he has been lecturing before the Art Society of that

city.

Mr. Seldon Smyser has returned to his work at Mattoon, 111., after spending the holiday vacation with his mother, at the Blacherne. Miss Gertrude Whltmer, of Covington, O., who has been the guest of Miss Jessie Stake during the holidays, has returned home. Mrs. C. E. Lewis, of Anderson, who has been 111 for three weeks, at the home of her parents in Dewey avenue, is reported convalescent. Miss Merrill and Miss Mina Merrill spent the holiday week with Mrs. Henry Beveridge, and this week they are with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrill.

will return home the last of the week. The Rev. Dr. Rawls has returned from the South where he was called by the serious condition of his brother. His brother is now reported to be out of dan-

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Mrs. I. Frank and daughter are visiting relatives In New York. They will also go to Baltimore and Philadelphia, where they intend to spend several weeks. Mrs. Mary Wright Sewall will resume her Wednesdays at home this week, January 10. at which time Mrs. Frances Davis Baker, of Buffalo. N. Y.. will be her guest of honor. Miss Mary Alice Sloan is convalescent after an illness which has extended through many months. She is now at the home of her parents, and her ultimate recovery is expected. The Heliotrope Club will give a farewell arty next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. B. Crawford, 1403 East Twelfth street, for Miss Sada Comly, of Brooksburg, who will leave for home next Saturday. Miss Helen Thornton gave a luncheon to-day for Miss Shryer, who is visiting Miss Elisabeth Ketcham, entertaining also Miss Priscilla Ketcham. Miss Anna Sickels and Mrs. Miller, of Chicago, Who is visiting Miss Thornton. Mrs. William A. Woods gave a small tea this afternoon in her apartments in the Delano for Mrs. Ge<g*ge T. Jarvis, of Louisville. She was assisted by Mrs. A. L. Mason, Mrs, Francis T. Hord, Mrs. Henry J. Brandon, Miss Agnes Duncan and Miss Anna Hasselman. Wall pockets in delft design were filled with pink car-

S&id that One will be Built Near New Stoek Yards. Negotiations are well under way to * tabliah a large packing house In connection with the Interstate Stock Yards, and it is said that the scheme will be consummated within a short time. There has been an understanding among stock Hien that Swift & Co., of Chicago, would put in a dressed beef house to co-operate with the new stock yards, but D. P. Erwin, president of the latter company, would not confirm the report this afternoon. He said that the talk of Swift A Co. already having purchased grounds near the stock yards was a mistake, but he admitted that a project for a packing house is now being considered. BOARD OF TRADE ACTION.

Ztowton Belief Motion Tabled—Delegates to National Board. At the meeting of the board of governors of the Board of Trade last night, a motion by William Scott to appropriate, from the general fund 8260 for the relief of the widow of General Lawton was tabled. J. S. Lazarus and L 8. Gordon were appointed a committee to represent tbe Indianapolis board at the meeting of the National Board of Trade in Washington, the 23d of this month. ESSAYS ON INDIANA.

Th«y Are Coming in from All Ports of the State. From all parts of tbe State essays on “Indiana,” In the prise contest instituted by The Indianapolis News, are coming in with each mall. In one or two css all of the pupils In the eighth gradethe grade to which competition is lim‘g the teachers entire numaent to The The contest closes the 15th of

vision street bridge, carrying a canary bin). Some potted geraniums—a girl's treasures—and a pair of mismated shoes. “Tee! 1 have seen deer and

nations and ferns, and the refreshment table was decorated with a slender basket filled with carnations and ferns. Mrs. Farrell, of Bristol, has returned home from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Farrell, at the Blacherne. Mrs. Farrell will spend this week with her mother, Mrs. Sevtna Richards, during the absence of her husband from tbe

city.

Miss Elisabeth Dye gave a small luncheon to-day for Mm. Augusta Lyons Hall, of Pittsburg, who is with Miss Martha Carey; Miss Stamp, of Springfield, 111., with Mrs. J. A. Milburn, and Miss Tompkins, of Flahklll-on-the-Hud-ron, who is visiting Miss Malott. Miss Mary Josephine Wight has returned from a visit with her parents at Lexington, Ky. She will entertain the last of this week, two of the teachers from the Western College for Women, at Oxford. 0„ Miss Gilbert and Miss Andrews, who will come from Seymour, where they are visiting. Mrs. Max Leckner received Informally this afternoon at her home in North Pennsylvania street for . her aunt. Mrs. H. P. Hopkins, of Milwaukee, being assisted by her mother, Mrs. Colver, and by Mrs. David Gibson, and Miss Susan Brown. Mrs. Hopkins has come to Indianapolis to remain until spring, and is with Mrs. H. C. Martin, at the Blach-

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Mrs. Finley Pugh entertained a party of fifteen this afternoon, the friends of Miss LUy Landers, who is to be married next month. Each guest brought sn original verse and also a recipe, which was •ted In & gift book for the bride. Mrs.

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was assisted by her sisters, Mrs. Sutcliffe and Mrs. Bailey, and another sister, Mrs. Charles Finney, of Summit, N. J., was also a guest of honor, arriving

to-day.

The guests who have arrived for the Llvingston-Levy wedding to-morrow are: Mr. Charles Redelschelmer, of Seattle, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Redelschelmer, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Roi-s-chlld, Mr. Nathan Rothschild, Mrs. S. Redelschelmer, Mr. Edward Fisher, Miss Minnie Rosenthal and Mr, MUton Livingston, one of the ushers, all from Ft. Wayne, and Miss Laura Lehman, one of the bridesmaids; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Selnshelmer, Miss Blanche Selnshelmer, Mr. Harry Frohman, Miss Della Bing and Miss Millie Bing, all of Cincinnati. From South Bend, the home of the bridegroom, have come his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Livingston; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Adler, Mrs. Carrie Adler and son, Mr. Max Adler, an usher; Mr. and Mrs. Dunaho, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Livingston and David Livingston, who will be the ring-bearers; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Chord, Miss Lille Freudenstem and Mr. and Mrs. Gross, and from Huntington have come Mr. and Mrs. Adam Beck and Mr. Jesse Levy. The matron of honor will be Mrs. Aaron Livingston, of Bloomington, Hi., wbo has arrived with her husband and Miss Mattic Bechrach, Miss Cora Grteeheimer, Mr. Julius Grteskelmer, Mr. Morrie Livingston, Mr. Maurice Livingston, Miss Gussle Livingston and Miss Gulda Livingston. The best man at the wedding will be the bride’s brother, Mr. Henry Levy. The bridegroom has arrived, and is at the Denison, the other guests being at the Denison or Bates.

HE SAW BLUE JEANS. Dr. Brayton Bacalls His First Days in Indianapolis. “It was Just twenty-three years ago this morning." said Dr. A. W. Brayton to-day, "that I left Chicago and came to Indianapolis for permanent residence, but T have been a ’dyed In the wool’ Hoosler ever since. “I guess I will never forget the day of my coming, for the train from Lafayette was full of Democrats to witness the inauguration of 'Blue Jeans' Williams in the old Academy of Music, at 11 o’clock on that cold Monday morning. It was 18 degrees below sero, and we cracked a rail between here and Lafayette. I saw Governor Williams at the Grand, and followed his tall and gaunt form into a little notion store in Illinois street, where he bought a 10-cent pair of velveteen ear-muffs to keep off the frost, and possibly to keep out the din of Mr. Julian’s

war whoop.

“Then came the great speech, called in his book of political essays, The Frauds of 1876,’ which he closed by begging, ’whosoever hath the gift of tongue,let him use it; whosoever hath a sword, let him gird It on,’ etc. It was a warlike speech throughout. He quoted from Burke: T like a clamor where there Is an abuse,’ and said, The fire-bell spolla your sleep, but keeps you from burning in your bed.’ Passed Off Quietly. "I knew • good deal more about Indiana politics at the close of this eventful day than I did before. ’ But Governor Wiliams was Inaugurated quietly and gave a great boll that night, and Mr. Hayes was inaugurated just as quietly on the 4th of the following March. 1 have been a constant resident of Indianapolis since that day, have eight children, born In this city, and would not exchange my life and friends in Indianapolis for a residence in the New Jerusaiem—at least I do not want to for many years to come. “I was in Chicago just before the holidays to visit my parents, who are over eighty years of age. and I was glad to shake off the dust and leave the din of that great city. Time was when I sold hay and potatoes In all of Its streets, and knew its people as I do those of In-. dlanapolis, and that was only just after the civil war. I taught school In Chicago and went to Cornell University from there, until the Chicago lire smoked me out. My wife’s father was killed in the fire, and she herself started her history lesson on Monday morning by the ligut of the advancing fiery sea through her southern windows, but by 7 o’clock she fled with the rest across North Di-

Irvington. Mr. Noble Kreider will return to Irvington this week. Miss Jessie Dalrymple Is Visiting friends in Greenfield. , Mrs. A. F. Armstrong, of Kokomo, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. T. C. Howe. Mrs. Henry C. Cory and daughter, of Shelbyville, will come this evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cross. Miss Effie Blount, who has been visiting Irvington friends, has returned to Bloomington. Mrs. Blount, with her family, will return to Irvington to live in the spring. Miss Charlotte Powell, who Is visiting Miss Lilly Waters, In New York, wifl start home, Sunday ntfeht, stopping for a few days’ visit with Miss Halford, In Washington, D. C. The engagement la announced of Dr. Allen Wade Thrasher, formerly of Irvington, now of Cincinnati, and Miss Olive Schmuck, also o. _.nclnnatL The wedding will occur September 1. , , Miss Evelyn Jeffries, who spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roberts and family on account of the Illness of her niece, Bernice Hall, now convalescent. has returned to her home. The Phi Delta Thetas will have a formal opening of their new chapter house In Butler avenue to-night. It will be in the nature of a “furnishing shower” given by the young ladies of Butler.

LAWTON'S MARRIAGE

prairie wolves in what is now Chicago, in the part adjacent to Indiana. But as somebody said of Scotland. I can say^ of Chicago, that no sight is so pleasant to me as the highway that leads from

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Two Boards in Bsxsion. State Beard of Dental Examiners is in at the State Capitol. The board will •a*ion three days. M. A. Haas, met with the board as a memtime to-day. Robert T. Oliver, president of the board. of Medical Regtetratkm and

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Solemnized by the Bev. 8. E. Barr, Of Hanover. The Rev. Mr. Barr, of Hanover, has addressed the following communication to the Madleon Courier: Since the sad announcement of Maj.Gen. Henry W. Lawton’s death, I saw mention made in the Louisville CourierJournal of his marriage, eighteen years ago, to Miss Maltne Craig, of Pewee Valley, Ky. This recalled to me the fact that I wap for some months past In doubt whether the conspicuous Lawton of the Philippines was the same young military man of that name whem I married some eighteen years ago, in Pewee Valley, when I was pastor of the Presbyterian church there. As there was no mention made in the Louisville Courier-Journal of my having officiated at the marriage of the couple, it may not be entirely out of place for me to say, through the medium of your paper, that such was the fact. I remember well the occasion, and the attending circumstances. The joy of the occasion was marred by the fatal illness of another beloved one In that home, who yet had urged that the marriage should not be postponed on her account, and so tears and grief tinged with a degree of gloom, what would otherwise have been a scene of gladness and joy. The family of Miss Craig was one of the well-known and prominent ones of the community. Mrs. Annie Craig, her mother, and her daughters were highly esteemed members of tbe church of which I was pastor. Mrs. Lawton was a beautiful and attractive lady; and I can well believe ail I have recently read of her lovely and useful character and life since her marriage. My heart goes out In deep sympa-

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sympathise with tender interest. ■ I General Lawton, at the time of his marriage, was a young man of most commanding personal appearance, tall, symmetrical and. In all respect* a type of finest manly bearing. one giving token of the grand and noble career which he afterward fulfilled. The loss which his family has sustained by his death, and which the country also has sustained, can scarcely

be estimated.

At the conclusion of the marriage ceremony, he handed me a handsome and large gold coin. I took It with me to my home, and as my custom has always been. I plated It in the hands Of my wifB, then near the close of her life. At her request tbe coin eras wrought into two rings, one of which Is now worn by my daughter, and the other by a nephew, then a member of my family Mrs. Christina Habeney Dead. Mrs. Christina Habeney, mother of Henry F. Habeney. died at the residence of her son, 224 South East street, to-day. She hod long been a resident of this citr, and was greatly esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Thursday, at the Zion Evangelical church. III *iis«m uni Ml* ^ Raisin? Bethel Church Money. The Rev. Charles W. Newton, the new pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, to now raising B.,000 to pay the floating debt of the church. Of this amount he has alS&J’Ewl’SwbSS'E SL 7S’ He expects to raise the remainder this

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DAY FOB DISTBICT CONVENTTfVVH TW TWTM STATE AHSJEi Q -*> ax A XIXO O a. a* a XL.

Interest in Forks Martin’s District —Question as to Election of State Chairman. This is an interesting day with the Indiana Democrats, for the district conventions were held In the different congressional districts, and on the result of these meetings depends the election of a State chairman, the appointment of a secretary and various working committees. In some parts of the State the fight to almost acrimonious between factions, and In the Second district tbe State chairmanship to made the point of controversy. Parks M. Martin Uvea in ths t district. Knox county leads an effort to iefeat him for district chairman. Ex-Senator Tharp and W. H. Harkins are the active candidates for chairman against Mr. Martin, and Henry Warrum. of this city, would like to get the chairmanship. The district chairmen who are elected to-day will meet in this cliy one week from to-morrow and elect the State chairman, and plan for the coming campaign. Tt to known that Thomas Taggart, of the Seventh district, la not favorably inclined to Mattin, but he prefers the Spencer man tv any other mentioned. I he word was passed along the line yesterday that Mr. Taggart could have the chairmanship If he wished to take It, but Taggart declined to be considered for the place. James Murdock telegraphed to Indianapolis last night that under no circumstances must he be considered for tbe chairmanship, hut his request will not be heeded, and there to a possibility of strong efforts being made to draft him for the service. The indications are that Mr. Martin will be re-elected by a good vote If It is found Impossible to get either Taggart or Murdock.

THOMAS TAGGABT CHOSEN.

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Seventh District Democratic Con-

vention—Other Meetings.

The convention of the Democrats l, of the Seventh congressional district to elect a district chairman, who to also a member of the State central committee, met this afternoon at the Cleveland Club HalL The convention is composed of 107 delegates from Marion county and fourteen from Johnson county. The result of the convention was forecast In last night's rimaries, when delegations almost unanmously In favor of the re-election of Mayor Thomas Taggart, were chosen in

both counties.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Taggart, who has been district chairman for two years, and Alonso Greene Smith was chosen permanent chairman, and Luther Short, of Johnson county, vice chairman. M. J. Dugan, of Johnson county, and C. A. Korbly, of Marion county, were chosen secretaries. Taggart’s Platform Speech. When Mayor Taggart called the meeting to order, he made a speech in which he congratulated the Democrats of the district, the State and the nation on & united Democracy. He said the time for the awakening was fit, as the primaries had been held on St. Jackson's day, and while the party had thrice met defeat. It would still adhere to Jacksonian principles undaunted, and would win. He said with William Jennings Bryan again the candidate of the national Democracy, victory would be secure, and the people would begin the twentieth century with the assurance that the government was again in their hands. Politicians present looked upon the

■MiRM that the Democracy was opposed to a trust of national banks In control of the currency, but favored Treasury control of the currency, favored the remonetisation of sliver and opposed the gold standard at all times; was opposed to Imperialism or militarism and the forcible possession of the West Indian or Philippine islands, but maintained that the Government should protect these Islands until they had chosen their form of government, and that until that time the flag should wave over Havana and Manila until the present war was brought to a termination. He alec said the Democracy adhered to Its principle of tariff for revenue only, and opposed monopolies and trusts, and would use Its energise to promote the establishment of an income tax. A committee on resolutions reported through Us chairman, John W.Kern. The resolutions were as follows: "That the Democratic party of the Seventh congressional district of Indiana to united in its loyal and unwavering support of William Jenfiings Bryan for the presidential nomination this year, and is in favor of a reaffirmation of the Chicago platform of 1898, with additional planks, opposing Imperialism, trusts, and the vicious financial legislation now pending in Congress. “That the Democratic party Is in favor of republican Institutions and civil liberty everywhere, and that the gallant Dutch burghers of the South African republic, in their battle for home and country, and the life of their nation against the invasion of the armies of the British empire, have our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. We denounce any alliance, agreement or understanding with the British government at this time as un-American, and an insult to the memory of our fathers.” After the resolutions were adopted, with some enthusiasm, nominations for district chairman were called for, and Mayor Taggart's name was presented by D. C. Dupree, of Johnson county. The election was made unanimous.

Fcuth. District—Lincoln Dixon. [Opectol to The Indianapolis New*.] North Vernon, Jnd., January 9.—The Fourth district Democratic convention mot In this city to-day and re-elected Lincoln Dixon as a member of the State committee by acclamation. Glldewell, of Decatur, withdrew, and that county first 'placed Dixon in nomination. The best >f feeling prevailed. The conventloir tailed a motion to appoint a resolution committee. Dixon is non-committal on State chairman, but it to known that he feels very friendly toward Chairman Martin.

ing harmony, the Chicago platform and Bryan for I resident. His choice to Parks M. Martin for State chairman. Elrrflnth District—Jerome Hsrff. [Special to the IndtompoHs News.] Peru. lad.. January 9.—Jerome Herff, of Peru, wae selected this afternoon for member of the State committee for the Eleventh district.

PREMIER STEEL PLANT.

Ninth District Chose. [Special to The IndlaaspoMs New*.] Frankfort, Ind-, January 9.—The Ninth district Democracy met in this city today to select a district chairman. Every county wsa fully represented. The meeting was called to order at 10 o’clock by Judge Davis, of NobleevtH#* James Tippin. of Tipton county, was chosen permanent chairman, and J. A. Hedgecock, of Clinton, secretary, for district chairman, Boone county presented the name of C. Fg 8. Neal; Carroll. M. A. Ryan; Montgomery. H. B. Vancleave; Fountain, H. C. Young; C. F. S. Neal, of Boone, was elected on the sixth ballot, receiving seventy-eight votes out of a total of one hundred and eight. The convention was addressed at length by David Hickman, colored, of Crawfordsvllle, a recent convert to Democracy. Hto speech was the hit of the convention. To Ths Nsws correspondent, Mr. Neat, the new chairman, would not express a preference for State chairman. The invention adjourned at noon without passing any resolutions.

Tenth District - E. 1. Forrest. [Special to TW IndtonspnO* New*}

Monon, January The Tenth district convention met promptly at 1 o’clock, with large delegations from Lafayette. Hammond and Rensselaer present. P. J.

Lyon, Porter county, was elected secretary. John Roes, of Tippecanoe county,

temporary chairman, made a short

speech. Edwin J. Forrest, of Point, was elected unanimously as 1. mlttseman. He mode a speech, 1

Origin of Reports of Uaing It for Tin-Plats Mill. Regarding the report that the Central Steel Comnany to about to convert the old Premier steel plant into a tin-plate mill to fight he trust, D. P. Erwin, who to a member of ths company, said that it is untrue. However, the company has propositions from ...ree concerns that are anxious to put In a tin mill, a plant tc make bars for tin-plate and a tube factory, but none of the plans to near nerfection. All three of these enterprises, Mr. Erwin says, will be Independent of the Central Steel Company, which will continue to operate the steel plant. , It is proposed to utilise the large buildings that will not be needed by the Central Steel Company, and which have been standing idle for several years. If present plans are carried out, as they are now being, the old Premier buildings will cover machinery that will give employment to several hundred men, and will represent a large outlay of capital. WANTS HIS MONEY. ^

Wm. Bell Says that Two Ken Gave Him Knock-Out Drops. A colored man. giving his name as William Bell, applied at Prosecutor Gronninger’s office this afternoon for the arrest of thre<» colored men who, he said, gave him ”1 >ck-out” drops and robbed him of 330.60 In a saloon in West Washington street yesterday afternoon. Bell said he appealed to the police within an hour after the robbery, but that up to this afternoon they had failed to investigate. He is from Chicago, and says he met the colored men in Levy's saloon. 426 West Washington street. He showed hto money while paying for the drinks. He visited other places, he said, and, although be did not drink enough to feel the effete, he suddenly became unconscious. When he awoke, he was lying on a table in a room in the rear of a saloon, with hto pockets turned inside out.

UNIVERSITY CLUB ELECTION.

Four Directors Are to be Chosen Next Saturday. The annual meeting of the University Club will be held at the club-house next Saturday. The meeting for the election of directors will begin at 12 m. The polls will be opened at 12 m. anfi close at 6 p. m.- The meeting for the transaction of business other than the election of directors will begin at 8 p. m. The board of directors have nominated the following twelve members as candidates for directors, from which list four are to be elected to serve for a term of three years: John O. Perrin, Lafayette, Ind.; Henry Jameson, Volney T. Malott, Samuel E. Morss. Fred M. Ayres, Frank E. Gavin. Samuel Reid, Newton Booth Tarklngton, Ferd L. Mayer, John C. McCutcheon, Julius Pratt, Wlllttta A. Bastion.

Pursuing tbe Burlesquers. A suit to replevin the goods of "Sam T. Jack’s Own Burlesque Company” has been filed before Justice Lockman by James Jack, a brother of the late Bam T. Jack. The constable has levied on the goods and turned them over to the plaintiff, but he has made no effort to stop the show. It has developed that one suit is brought in every State where me show plays. This, tt to stated, 1s done In order that James C. Jock may get possession of the scenery and effects of the show when the season ends. *

James Gets tbe Place. Francis James, of Elwood, has been appointed by the Governor as a member of the Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners of that city, in place of Martin E. Goode, whose term expired with the first of the year. The appointment is the outcome of an Investigation of the otficial conduct of the board, which was called into question by a committee of Elwood ministers. Mr. Goode, at the last conference of the police board with the Governor, declared that the board had voted to allow saloons to keep their doors open after hours and on Sunday. Farmers Ara Fighting It Lawrence township farmers are organizing In an attempt to defeat the subsidy of $36,000, which It is proposed to vote to the Indianapolis & Ft. Wayne electric line. The vote Is to be taken to-morrow, and a machine will be used for the first time in that township. The farmers who are fighting the enterprise say that the township is more in need of the money for public purposes than tt is in need of the railroad. The road, if built, will extend out Baltimore avenue, and Mt. Nebo would be on the line.

PARAGRAPHS OF THE DAY,

Meridian W. C. T. U. .will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Phoabe R. Curryer, 1820 College avenue, to-morrow afternoon. Mrs. James B. Ludwig, of 414 Bank avenue. will entertain Phil H. Sheridan, W. It. C., No. 166, from 2 to 6:30 p. m.. tomorrow. A Shakespeare class was organized by Plymouth instltfite last night. Charles W. Smith read a paper on "The Jew. by a Christian.” The Woman’s Missionary Social Union will meet at Plymouth church to-morrow morning and afternoon. Luncheon will be served at noon. The River-avenue Baptist church has elected J. M. Stelrwalt and A. B. Terrell deacons, L. O. Evans treasurer and A. B. Terrell superintendent of tbe Sundayschool. The Republican and Democratic clube of the Indiana I-aw School held a joint debate last night, the subject being, “Resolved, That the Policy of Expansion Should be Sustained.” The Wayne Dry Goods Company of Ft. Wayne was Incorporated to-day with a capital stock of $5,000 also the Chillon Castle Hall Association, of Shelbyvllle, with a capital stock of 326,000. Martin Monaghan, eighty-two years old, died suddenly at the homo of his daughter, Mrs. Griffin, 721 West Pearl street, to-day. He was an employe of Klng&n A Co. Coroner Nash found that death was due to general debility. Messrs. Gray and Gribben gave a banquet, at the Bates House, to their fourteen employes, last night. A flashlight picture was taken, and each employe will be presented with one of the pictures. The event was in recognition of the faithfulness of the employes. The Daughters of tbe American Revolution met this afternoon at the home of the regent, Mrs. Gfeorge W. Sloan. An appropriation to the Memorial Hall was considered, and also the selection of delegates to the National Congress in Washington, D. C„ February 22. Prof. Hill Nesbitt will lecture at the Propyleeum, Thursday morning and afternoon, to be followed by a second series of lectures, Friday morning and afternoon. He will discuss his method of teaching French, and will later organise classes. The lectures are free. At the bi-monthly meeting yesterday afternoon of the State executive committee of tbe Y. W. C. A,, a year's leave of absence for rest was granted to the State secretary. Miss Flora Shank. An assistant State secretary will be chosen this month. Miss Shank has served five and a half years as State secretary. At the meeting, yesterday, of the Political Equality Club, the vacancies in offices were filled by the election of Mrs. Alice Wheeler Pierce as corresDondins

DAILY CITY STATISTICS.

Marriage Licenses

JM Llvtagston and Dels) Ltvur. Amos G/Wootoy *nd Mary O’BrUn. Henry F. C. Biertraa and Gertruda Dean. Corvlll® MorrU end May Robinson. Beamon V. LIndatrotn and Georgia Faatoener. Eugene H. Beacham end Ethel N. Torrey. Birth Beturna. John and Mary Renner. 414 N Hough, bey, Walter C. and Nannie Undley. 3M N. 1111noW, boy. T. R. end Margaret Footer, 1311 E. Tenth, girl. Richard A. end Anna Gehr, IS48 Hamilton. gM. Christian and Henrietta K rah net-. , boy. Fred and Elenore Blase. SM Chestnut, boyGeo. and Ella Green. 41* W. Tenth «t., bey. Peter and Anna Heins, 1*21 Headrick* boy. J. and Anna Uebto. MS Prospect, boy and girt.

Death Returns.

Georg* H. Neal, St, 191* N. Senate eve., December *0, Bright !- disease. Thome* J. Breedlove. 7i, *21 N. Senate, amy-

loid liver.

Caroline Henry. S3, 4M B. Market, gangrene.

Margaret E. BU 1 ■' MKM ty, epilepsy and suffocation.

t evens. 40, Montgomery coun-

Eltsra Stran*. 40. 1029 Elm. tuberculosis. Minnie Hammersmith, M. 2M Wyoming, bronchitis. Agnes Templeton, M. W W. Michigan, cirrhosis of liver. Esther A. Davie. «t 2115 Shiver, pneumonia. Wm. Kemmer. 85. MM Hillside, Bright s dlsChas. Edwin Munday, », 1*21 Shelby, dia-

betes.

James Price, 76, 1*19 Northwestern eve., asphyxia and heat. Amanda Parker, SS, 2425 N. Senate are., tumor. Cerene O. Browning, II, 131 K. St. Jo* neph-

ritis.

Henry Stratman, 70, 1*49 8 Linden, suicide. Chas. F. Hartman, 74. Irtlngton, apoplexy.

Building Permits. Milo Hoffman. Washington, near Pine, brick block, 31,900. \ T. Kiefer, Daisy, hear Bluff, frame hous* 32M.

Real Estate Transform.

N. T. Investment Co. to John J. John-

son, part southeast quarter, section

2, township H, range 3 * 3 409 09 Matilda Youngerman et al. to Chas.

W. Lowry,. part northwest quarter,

section «, township 15, range 1 2.109 09, Emma M. Youngerman (guardian) to Geo. P. Coverdlll et al.. part same 9M 27 Mamie A. Johnson to Isaac G. Ash,

part tots 10 and 11, Smock’s subdivis-

ion part Fletcher’s second addition .. 1.999 99: Joshua Zimmerman to Capital Nation-

al Bank, lots 4. 14. and 40. High-end

Place *** *1 Sheriff to Crawford Fairbanks, lot 15, block 14. North Indianapolis MS 73 Wm. B. English be Indiana Savings

and Investment Company, part lot 7, Cox et al.’s subdivision part

square U WO* to Rose B. Arnold to same, lot 224. McCarty’s seventh West Side addition 900 00 Chas. 8. Wllteie to Lynn B. Millikan. lot 55, Kenwood ,, 1,000 00 Lynn B. Millikan to Chas. 8. Wlltoie.

lot 99, Morrison’s second addition

Meridian st„ near Eighteenth .. 90,000 to Morton B. Dawson to Teletnlchus N.

Bennett et ux., lot II, Brenneman’e

first addition Broad RlppUe WOO 09 Allen M. Fletcher to John H. Under-

wood et ux.. part east half, southeast quarter, section 3*. township 15,

range 3*... .. .... 3,800 to John B. Keefe to Harry C. Keefe,

part lot 184, Fletcher et al.’e subdi-

vision of outlets 90 et al 1,000 00 Sheriff to Crescent Loan and Invest-

ment Company, lot 34. Ruddell’s

Gienwood addition 1,849 60 Wm. J. Blfert to Jacob Arnold, lot 7, block 4. Tuxedo Park 400 00 John R. Welch et al. to Thos. Corri-

doa, part lots I and 0, MeKernan A Pierce's subdivision part Drake’s

addition 1,000 00 Thorpe Block Saving and Loan As-

sociation to Anna Markey, lot I,

Brown et al.’s subdivision part out- • lot 107 ..v,.'. *.00000 John E. Pounds to Georgians Bowen,-

part lots 5 and 9, McLeod et al.’s

subdivision part Irvington 1,000 0* J. A. Blair to J. A. Runyan, lots M,

6*. *0, 7*. 91 to to. Falrvtew Place ..

Maria Witte to Anna Cohen, part lot

12, square 70....

Total transfers, 30; consideration ....M7,179 to

2.000 00

COUNTY COURTS’ RBOdRD.

Superior Court. Room 1—John L. McMaster. Judge. Henrietta Bachman vs. Daniel O’Brien et al. Dlemtosed and coeU paid. Isaiah Holdcroft vs. Allie H. Holdcroft. Divorce. Finding and decree for the plaintiff at his cost. Samuel Whits vs. Jams# B. White. Mechanic’s lien. Evidence heard and taken under advisement. Room I—James M Leathers, Judge. Anna Merkel vs. Angelo Carnso. Defendant appeals from Smock, J. P. Dismissed for want of prosecution. Judgment against plaintiff for costs. Emily A. Teague v* Cltisens' Street Railroad Company. Damages. On trial by Jury. Evidence partly heard and continued. Criminal Court Fremont Alford, Judge. State vs. John Turner. Murder. On trfkl by Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen. Judge. 0,000. Claim. Elizabeth Lankford v* Cynthia A. Lankford s estate. Trial resumed. Additional evidence heard. New Suits Filed. George P. Klrsle v* Chas. A. Weber. Note. Circuit Court. , _ „ Mary M. Dagllsh vs. John Dagltoh. Divorce. Superior Court, room 3. IN CLARK’S INTEREST.

Whiteside, of Montana, Says Money was Used. Washington, D. C.. January State Secretary Whiteside, of Montana, continued hto testimony in the Clark cage to-day. He waa crosa-examined by Mr. Faulkner. He identified two envelopes exhibited, which, he said, had contained money given to him to hold for members of the Legislature. They were marked with Initials, which Mr. Whiteside said had been placed on the envelopes at the time the money was deposited in them. Mr. Whiteside aald that after receiving the money for other members of the Legislature, >he placed It In a bank safe In the deposit vault, but that when he took It put, previous to the exposure, be pinned the envelope containing it to the underside of the bottom of a drawer in a dressing case in his room. He had only rented tbe draws* at the time he received the first money. M< Whiteside said he had been before the Lewis and Clark county grand jury for less than an hour, which was hto explanation of the fact that he had given the names of men in hto testimony here, which had not been given to the grand Jury as the names of members who had been improperly influenced in Senator CtePferit Interest. He said that In approaching members of tbe Legislature in Mr. Clark’s behalf, he had done so with the. hope that they would refuse the bribes offered, when he had Intended to advise them of hto plan of exposure, but that when he found a man willing to accept the money offered, he did not take him into hto confidence. An effort was made to show that Mr. Whiteside had not had positive knowledge of the placing of money in the envelopes from which the $30,000 bad been taken, and turned over to the State. In this connection, counsel for Mr. Clark stated that It was the purpose of tbe defense to show that Mr. Whiteside had placed tbe money there himself. TRAGEDY AT CHICAGO.

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Fu trail Lived at Marlon.

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Marion. Ind., January and man found dead in

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man of this city.

Gamble, who lived here a *hort woman was married to John Hickey at BlairsvtUe. Pa, about six years ago. Hickey enlisted In the army to Cuba The wife left their to four or five yean old, with her n*r. ents In BlalravtUe, and came to

about two years ago. While here, she :

with Futrell, who was conducting a saloon. She applied for, and received a divorce from her husband. FutroIL was a married man. He was deeply in debt. Futrell’s parents are wealthy, and respected citizen* and will go to Chicago and bring the body to Marion for burial.

JOHNSON AND KILLILEA. They Hod a Conference in Milwaukee Last Night. Chicago, January •.—President Baa Johnson, of the American League, and President KUlilea of the Milwaukee dub, held a conference, at Milwaukee, toat night. In regard to the baseball situation. Mr. Johnson said the American League was not antagonistic to the National League, and bad no intention of declaring war upon that body. He sold further that the circuit had not been definitely arranged. but that everything was practically fixed, unless some unlooked-for combination to sprung.! iSB' Only Two Out of tht Fold. Chicago, January •.—PresMoat Hart, of the Chicago baseball club, a that ell of toat year’s t team, with the exception of Tim Donahue ... . . . have sighed contracts for Mntng season. Th

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OPENING OF THE DIET* i ■li’i German Chancellor Beotds the Speech from the Throne. ’ Berlin, January 9.—At the opening of* the Diet to-day Prince Hohenlohe, the imperial chancellor, reed the speech from the throne, wherein It was shown that the finances of Prussia ara in a satlifoctory condition. The year 1S98-* dosed with considerable surpldl. and the cur-, rent year, the chancellor said, was eg-f pec ted to give favorable results. The # tlmates for 1900 maintained oa equilibrium, end tbe revenue of the state railroads continued satisfactory... . The speech from the throne also announced tho introduction of a bill for the construction of light railroads, the StIntroduction of the Rhine-Elbe canal Mil. after the completion of the, proposed waterway for large ships between Berlin and Stettin and other river improvement*, and the intention of the government to make the port of Firtden avail•Me for trana-oceanic steamer*, with the object of rendering the Rtyhntoh commerce Independent of foreign ports. The speech concluded with promising the greatest possible attention to the interests of agriculture. BISHOP RADEMACHER~

Ha is Still Conscious, but Unable *0 Spook. r, [Special to The Indianapolis New*.] Ft Wayne, Ind., January 9.—The condition of Bishop Rademecher remains about the same. Hto physicians gave out 1 a bulletin this morning, announcing that hie death might be expected at any hour, or that he might live another day; He to now unable to speak, but IS still conscious.

^ INDIANA DEATHS. Greenfield, Ind., January •.—Mrs. Matilda Trees, sixty-three years old, postmistress at Warrington, this county, died this morning after a severe Ulnees, lasting several months. She woe tbe widow of Dr. William Trees, once a prominent citizen end an influential Republican of Hancock county. Mrs. Trees wae a sister of the Hon. Ephraim Marsh, the Hon. Montgomery Marsh and William Marsh, of this city. Portland, Ind., January 9.—N. P. Heeeton, ons of ths prominent residents pf Geneva, died at hto home in that place yesterday. Brasil, Ind.. January 9.—A. B. Wheeler, an old resident of the county, to dead of heart failure. He was preparing to attend tbe burial of tbe late Mrs. Mery Hi ago when he was prostrated. Mr. Wheeler was seventy-eight yean eld. Elkhart, Ind., January 9.—Mrs. Mary Tolerton, ninety-one years old, making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Frances Peck, of this city, to dead. She was the widow of the late Dr. Alexander Tolerton, a physician at Ft. Wayne to Ms active days. Mrs. Frisble T. Beck, of this cltyi and Mrs. Peck arp. the only surttw* Ing children. u _ , r Peru, Ind.. January 9 —Mrs. Elisa Ktfitcomfqua, sixty-eight years old, a descendant of one of the Godfreys, and whose mother Was tbe daughter of FtaAooe MScum, whose capture by the Indiana Snd life among them were familiar incident* of pioneer days, to dead. She lived is what to known as the Indian asttlemao* near her*. Jamestown, Ind., January T.^JOhir tt Ballard died at the home of his father, Lewis H. Ballard, jmr htsp. yeatarday, of typhoid fever. HI# wife- Alice Harper Ballard, died of the same dtoeeee at tndlanapolto On the 27th of Pill brig Both were graduate* of tha law department of the Indiana University, and hod recently opened an office in the Law building at Indianapolis. Elkhart, Ind., January 9,; ting wood to a grove near Saturday, the vs ' „ wbo was eighty years injured by a curred to-day. He permaker in his