Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 January 1895 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY

2, 1805.

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LINBNS'and COTTONS Oir Great Annual Sale

Unequaled Opportunities For Housekeepers and Hotel Keepers It Begins' To-morrow. Be On Hand Early. The hosts of people who have been anxiously waiting and watching for this great event will be amply rewarded. Our resident European buyers have been even more fortunate than usual in picking up the good things, and so we are enabled to make some most magnificent offers.

Table Linens 7 pieces Cream Damask, usually Bold at 25c, at 18c a yard. 10 pieces of the 30c quality at 19c a yard. 5 pieces Cream Damask at 25c. 10 pieces 60-iuch, extra heavy Damask, at 50c a yard. 7 pieces 72-inch, all-linen Cream Damask, assorted patterns, at 50c a yard. A full line of 64-inch, 68-inch and 72-inch, in Cream Damask, at 60c, 75c and $1. Some great values in Bleach Damask. 5 pieces 62-inch, Bleach Damask, at 42c a y&rd. 5 pieces 64-inch width, at 59c a yard. A 62-inch all-linen at 50c a yard. A 68-inch all-linen at 75c a yard. A 72-inch all-linen at $1 a yard. 4 pieces 72-inch, in Black Damask, t 75c a yard. 3-4 Napkins to match, at $1.75 a dozen.

'Tis only by having resident linen buyers in Europe, who are constantly snapping up the most desirable lots on the market, that enables us to make these wonderful offers, and as we are the only store in Indiana having resident European buyers, the conclusion is obvious.

PETTIS AMUSEMENTS. mite." Marie Jansen and her clever company played to "standing: room" at the Grand yesterday afternoon and last night. . The bill will be changed to-day, the dashing actress appearing at the popular priced matlness and to-night, in her latest success, "Miss Dynamite." This comedy is certain to more than duplicate the success of "Delmonico'9 at 6." The action Is rapid, the dialogue brilliant and the fun continuous. Miss Jansen is exceedingly delighted ;vith her own character in the place, . and plays It with all the spirit and charm that marks every role she has undertaken. These two performances to-day will conclude the engagement. ' English.' "The Witch of Endor." The children enjoyed a New Year's treat yesterday in "The Witch of Endor," which had t wo appreciative audiences at English's. This spectacle, besides its great quantity of scenery, has many attractive features, end especially pretty and pleasing are the danoes and marches by the children, several of whom are little tots scarcely more than babes. They are visions of loveliness In the dainty white dresses and shoes. The ptaje is filled with people In several of the scenes and the effect is very beautiful. The performances continue all week, with a children's matinee Saturday the only ne. Park Great New Yfur'i Crowd. Over two thousand people saw the New Year's matinee performance of Mr. and, Mrs. Oliver Byron and company in "Ups and Downs of Life," at the Park, yesterday, and 1,241 were In that popular theater last night. Hundreds were turned away at each performance. The attraction is strong at any time and unusually so on a holiday. It has made a great hit here and will fill the house matinee and night the rest of the week. The refined Hopkins' Transoceanic Star Specialty Company will be the attraction at the Park next week, opening with Monday's mating. Manager Hopkins, for the last three ySars. has spared neither money nor pains in forming a big and relined company. Felix Morris's Plays niul Company. In the engagement of Mr. Felix Morris r.vid his company at the Grand, beginning Thursday night, there is a double bill to fee given at each performance, comprising "A Game of Cards" and "Behind the Scenes," for the opening and again Saturday night. "The Old Musician" and "The Best Man" are for Friday, and at the matinee . "The Best Man" will be repeated, ,' preceded by "The Rose." This is the first time either "Behind the Scenes," or "The Best Man" have been presented here, being new this sekson. Of the cast in support Mrs. Harriet Otis Dellenbaugh. an accomplished actress. Miss Florence Wood and Mrs. W. J. Constantine were seen last season (with Mr. Morris. Among the new faces are Herbert A. Carr, from the Philadelphia etock company, a handsome and clever player; Mr. Charles Charten, a well-known comedian; Frederick A. Thomson and Alfred Beeks, for years with A. M. Palmer's etock company; J. W. Bowen, formerly with Manager Pitou; Miss Gertrude Rivers, of the Lyceum Theater, New York; Fanchon Campbell, of the family of Campbells, long before the public; Agnes Paxton, a gifted actress, and others. Mlllnn and Perugrlni. Lillian Russell and her last husband, Signor Perugini (Jack Chatterton). are playing in different companies in Boston this week. It will be remembered their honeymoon was broken up before it was very far advanced and a separation was arranged. A report was sent out last night that the couple met on New Year's eve at the house of a mutual friend in Boston and made up their quarrel and resumed friendly relations once more. A later dispatch last night contradicted the rumor. Lillian denying the story soon as she heard Cf it. . .: . Jamra Want to Hie an OIil Man. FORT WORTH, Tex., Jan. 1. One of the Sanger Brothers employes has just returned from St. Louis, where he met his old friend, Frank James. In speaking of the talk that he will appear In a sensational train robbery melodrama Frank James said: "Tell the people that Frank James is not a wild mm. Tell them that he has too much respect for himself and for them to insult their intelligence by koln on the stage in the role of a train robber." - ote of the Stafte. ' Felix Morris offers one of the best repertoires ever given Indianapolis. Tie Galley Slave" was presented to twa

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Toweling 2,500 yards 17-iuch, plain Loom Crash, dice border, good 10c value, at 6c a yard. 2,500 yards 17-inch, plain brown Crash, all linen, worth 8c, for 5c a yard. 1,800 yards 17-inch, Glass Toweling, worth 8c, for 4c a yard. 800 yards 19-inch, Glass Toweling, worth 10c, for 6c a yard. 2,000 yards 17-inch, brown Twill Crash, at 7c 2,000 yards Cotton Crash at 2c a vard. Quantity limited. 50 dozen 23x45, Bath Towels, at 12c each. 50 dozen somewhat better ones, same size, at 15c. 60 dozen Damask' Towels, 17x36, at 15c. 50 dozen, size 20x24, at 20c 25 dozen 18x36, Momie Towels, at 12e each. 40 dozen 19x38, Glass Towels, at 10c each. 35 dozen, 20x40, hemstitched Huck Towels, at 15c each. Hemstitched Damask Tray Cloths at 19c Fringed Tray Cloth at 8c. DRY GO good-sized audiences at the Empire yesterday. No cleaner nor stronger dramatic organization has been seen at the Empire this season. With two performances to-day of her new play. "Miss Dynamite," Marie Jansen will conclude her first engagement as a star at the Grand, and its success has resulted in her falling in love with everything in Indianapolis save the orchestra. Hagenbeck and his great family of animals will take possession of English's Opera , House Sunday and remain all next week at that theater, their opening performance being Monday evening. There will be dally popular-priced matinees beginning next Tuesday. The stage will be extended out over the musicians' space and the latter placed in the balcony. William Norrls, the musician who plays the Delmonico waiter with Marie Jansen, also plays a pretty classical selection on the piano in the last act. Last night as he took his seat at the property instrument he turned to the New York "fly cop" and said: "Thees ees one good peeano I don't think," creating a laugh that was second in volume only to the one that follows Will MandevUle's declaration on returning a gift box of cigars to his flanoe that he has kept all but one. VAPOR LIGHT C03IPANY DEFIANT. Ordered to Discontinue Its Lights, It Ref ases and Will Sue the City. Regardless of the notice of the Board of Works that it considered the contract for street lighting held by the Sun Vapor Light Company void and would refuse payment for the light after Deo. 31, the company lighted ita lamps as usual yesterday afternoon, and for a few hours' after tha moon disappeared the lights were burning brightly. At the time the notice was given the manager of the company said he did not agree with the board as to the va.idity of the contract and that he would continue the lights and sue the city if h bi'.la were not allowed. The question hinges upon the validity of a contract made by the Board of Works and not ratified by the Council'. The city charter provides that aJi contracts such as rhi-s one shall be made by the Board of Works, but shall not be binding until they have been ratified by the Council. The gas contract for street lighting was made at the same time as this one and was not ratified, but when the error was discovered it was ratified, beini? considered a reasonably fair contract by the present administration. Signor Vltale'a Concert. Signor Guiseppe Vitale, violinist, has been engaged for a concert at Meridian-street Church next Friday evening. He is a pupil of the famous Ole Bull and has much of the skill and power to move an audience possessed by that master. The comment of Eastern critics has been very favorable to the playing of Signor Vitale. He will be assisted Friday night by Charles Hanson, organist, and the Meridian-street Church quartette. State Bank Stockholders Meeting?. The directors of the State Bank of Indiana, at their last meeting, declared a semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent., and also decided to add $2,300 to the bank's surplus fund. This makes a net dividend for the year 1SW of 6 per cent. The stockholders were notified of this action yesterday. The annual meeting of stockholders for the election cf directors will be held one week from to-day. Bartender Ilnner Arrested. Many of the down-town saloons were open yesterday, but the proprietors declared that nothing but "soft drinks" was being sold. In the evening Fred Haner, bartender in a saloon at the corner of Washington and New Jersey streets, was arrested by patrolmen Kurtz and Fickle for selling liquor on a legal holiday. Postofflce Changes Complete. The contemplated changes in the postoffice building went into effect yesterdas The stamp window was removed to the northwest corner of the main office and the box for drop letters placed near it. By the new arrangement persons can buy stamps and mall their leters without leaving thi building. Successful Confidence Game. A Mrs. Miller took a diamond ring from II. D. Burgheim's jewelry store" Monday, saying she wanted to "show it to a friend, who was waiting in a carriage." She has not returned yet. Mr. Burgheim has procured a warrant and gone in search of the woman and the ring. G. A. It. State Encampment. Department Commander Marsh has fixed Wednesday and Thursday, March 27 and 28 for the next State encampment which will be held in Muncle. This ia a little earlier

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Napkins 50 dozen all-linen Bleached Napkins at 39c a dozen. 35 dozen 5-8 Bleached Napkins at 59c a dozen. 60 dozen 5-8 Cream Napkins at 69c a dozen. 50 dozen Bleach Napkins, worth $1.35, for 9Sc a dozen. 35 dozen 3-4 Cream Napkins at 95c a dozen. A better one at $1.19 a dozen. 50 dozen 3-4 Bleach Napkins at $1.25 a dozen. 50 dozen Fringed Napkins, worth 75c a dozen, go for 59c Cottons Regular 18c and 20c Unbleached Sheeting, in 1 to 8 yard lengths, at 12ic a yard. Hill's 4-4 Bleached Muslin, regular 9c goods, at 7c a yard. 2 to 8 yard lengths of 42-inch Pillow Casing, at 9 Ac a yard, sold generally at 15c. One-fourth off the regular price on all remnants of Muslin. Good yard-wide Muslin, 25 yards for$l. than usual because It is desirable to name a. date when the commander-in-chief may be present B. F. HICKLE COMMITS SUICIDE, Came from Pnnn, 111., n Week Ago and Found Dead Yesterday. t.iAbout a week ago a man probably forty years old, who gave the name of B. F. Hickle, and his home as Pana, 111., came to this city. Last Saturday he took lodging at the Germanla House, on South Illinois street, south of the tunnel. He drank heavily and was intoxicated most of the time. He appeared despondent and occasionally referred to some trouble which had befallen him. Last night about 7 o'clock his lifeless body was found on the bed in his room. A half emptied bottle of morphine, on a chair by the side of the bed, told the cause of death. Coroner Castor has little doubt but the drug was taken with suicidal intent. Little Is known here of Hickle or his family. He has a wife and two children, so it is said, living in Pana. He quarreled with his wife, so rumor about the Germana House has it, and came here hoping to find work and intending to begin life anew. But it seems his passion for drink got the better of him and he was unable to master the appetite. Monday he started for the train, saying he was going home. He came back shortly and explained, that he Intended to sober up first, as he was ashamed for his wife to see him while he was drunk. At that time Hickle had a watch. The coroner found a pawn ticket for the watch in the dead man's pocket, but there was nothing else of value there. Yesterday morning Hickle seemed unusually despondent and sat around the hotel office brooding over his trouble. After dinner he went to his room and was not seen again alive. His absence aroused suspicion and caused an entrance to his room being made, which resulted in the discovery of his death. CITY KKWS KOTES. The judges of the Superior Court will hear claims against the State to-day. James Walker and Jacob Gabriel were released from prison yesterday. Both were sent from this city for passing spurious money. The Meridian W. C. T. U. will meet this afternoon at '2:30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Smock, No. 915 North New Jersey street. -jat Medal for "Son of a Veteran." To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal: I notice In a city paper, over the signature of "The Son of a Veteran," an article stating that the establishment cf a State Soldiers' Home at Lafayette is nothing but "clap trap," and an insult to every loyal soldier. Great Moses! Is it possible that every State in the North, except Indiana, has been guilty of Insulting the old soldiers, inasmuch as they have all established soldiers' homes? Is it possible that the two great political parties of Indiana, the Republican and Democratic, have been guilty, yea, more KUilty than all the rest, by putting into their State platforms a clause heartily approving and pledging their support to the passage of a bill by the Legislature establishing and maintaining of a State Soldiers' Home, with the aid of the $100 per annum donated by the government to the maintenace. of each soldier inmate? How fortunate it is that we have a son of a veteran living in our midst to come to the rescue of the old soldiers of Indiana and preventing their being so grossly insulted by taking them from the poor houses and from private and public charities, and providing them with a good home. I will be ready to help to procure him a medal for saving us from the insult If he will again appear in the public press over his own signature. W. II. TUCKER. Indianapolis Jan. 1. An to n Constitutional Convention. To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal: We hear considerable from the advisers of the Legislature concerning a convention for revising the constitution of the State. I would like to ask some of these wise ones if a constitutional convention would be eonBt'tuMrnal. The old constitution of the State provided for amendment by a convention (see Art. Si, but th? new constitution adopted in 1S51 provides only for amendment by two successive Legislatures (see Art. 16). It seems, therefore, that the convention method is out of order. Would it not be wise to start, this winter, an amendment by the legislative method providing for a return to the convention method, so that after its adoption either plan could be used? Crawford3ville, lnd., Jan 1. L L Mm. Rebecca Holcombe Dead. News was received yesterday of the death of Mrs. Rebecca Holcombe, which occurred at New Orleans last Friday. Mrs. Holcombe was the widow of the late Dr. William Holcombe and a sister of Mrs. Deborah D. Moore, of this city.

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OLD-TIME CUSTOM REVIVED TO SOME EXTENT YESTERDAY.' Not the Elaborate; Affairs of Years Gone ljy but Informal Gatherings At the Club. Its a good, old custom this dropping In oti one's friends Jan. 1. If the list of one's friends Is large, a small stock of conversation goes a long way; a "Happy New Year" here, a comment on the beautiful (or stormy) weather there, and a remark at the next place about how you feel. By proper economy on this line, one may run the gauntlet without having to draw upon the unusual length of one's own call for a topic of conversation. This is just one way of making New Year's calls, and there are others. In Indianapolis yesterday, the other ways had the preference. It seemed to be the -correct thing to visit fewer places and tarry longer. In some instances there were formal receptions, but the number was not as large as in years past, although perhaps exceeding that of last year. It is said . that society killed off the custom of having social events on New Year's day by overdoing It. The- Marlon Club. - The Marion Club received hundreds of callers at Its headquarters, on Ohio street. The parlors were embellished with flowers, and an orchestra discoursed music during the reception hours. The favors were carnations. The refreshments were punch and cigars. Nearly every Republican! of prominence was seen among tho guests. The reception was a pleasurable occasion to all who were present. - The Cosmos Club. The gentlemen of the Cosmos Club received their friends between the hours of 1 and 6 o'clock yesterday . afternoon. Pretty decorations adorned the rooms. Aside from light refreshments the guests were regaled with songs and recitations. Personal and Society. Miss Jeannette Judson and Miss Helen Krag will return to school at Knoxville, 111., Monday. Miss Von Starkloff, of St. Louis, is the guest of Mr. Louis Hollweg"s family, on North Meridian street. Mrs. Frank Tilden and daughter Pearl will come to-day to visit Mr. M. J. Osgood's family for a few days. Miss Olga Mueller, of New Ulm, Minn., Is spending the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Metzger. A number of the Exeter boys left last night for . school, accompanied by Mr. George Lemcke, who will enter for the remainder of the course. Miss Sue Van Vaikenberg will go to Kenosha. Saturday, to spend a week. From there she will go to Evanston, Chicago and Minneapolis, and will be absent a month or more. . - , V Miss Anna Dynes, assisted by Misses Minnie Nolen, Grace Carson and May Kocns, entertained a few friends Tuesday night in honor of her guest, Miss Edna Baker, of Evansville. The members of the Governor's staff and the officers of the Second Regiment, in full uniform, called on Governor and Mrs. Matthews last evening at their home on North Illinois street. The engagement is announced of Mis3 Gertrude M. Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lynch, of Washington, formerly of this city, and Mr. Ruter Springer, son of Congressman Springer. Miss Ella Van Camp and Miss Katharine Winter will return to New York to-day. Miss McDermott, of Cincinnati, and Miss White, of Cleveland, who have "been Miss Van Camp's guests, will return home today. Mrs. Ira Cadwallader, Miss Maud Cadwallader. Miss Maggie Cooper and Miss Grace Nutt, all of Crawfordsville, who spent Christmas week with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nutt, No. 413 North East street, have returned home. Mrs. Horatio Cooly Newcomb, assisted by Mrs.' Edward Brown Porter, Mrs. John Lewis Ketcham, Mrs. Morris Defrees and a number of young ladies received last evening from 6 to 9 at Mrs. Newcomb's home on jNorth Capitol avenue. , f.-v The Pittsburg party, spending' the" holidays with Misses Margaret and Nettie Shover, on East Ohio street, returned home yesterday afternoon. In the morning, from 10 to 12, they received with Mrs. J. B. Warne and daughter. Miss Bright Armstrong, who has been the guest of Mrs. John C. Dean for some time, and who has received many social attentions, will return home thi3 week. The 10th Miss Armstrong will be the bridesmaid for a friend in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Holdman, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Oary, the Misses Holdman and Mr. William Archibald, of Chicago, spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Richardson, who gave a dinner in their honor. The dinner favors were handsome calendars. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hays entertained a large number of their friends at cards last evening, at their home, on North Delaware street. Their prettily furnished rooms were beautified with flowers and plants, and rich prize3 were presented to the winners. Quite a number of the attendants of the Weiler-Kahn wedding, of the night before, were among the out-of-town guests. Miss Harriett Bardsley, principal of the Terre Haute Training School, and Miss Pearl Noe, of Danville, 111., who were on their way home from Louisville, where they had gone to attend the ball given by the Satellites of Mercury, at which Miss Noe was one of the maids of honor, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nutt, No. 413 North East street. They were joined New Year's day by Miss Bardsley's father and sister of Terre Haute and brother of Danville, 111. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lemcke gave a young people's dance last evening to the friends of their daughter, Mis3 Lemcke, and their sons George and Ralph. Mr. Lemcke and family, with their visitors, Mrs. Dallam, Miss French and Mr. Dallam, of Evansville. received the guests. The entertainment was given in the Assembly Hall of the Propylaeum. Many holiday greens adorned the walls and -chandelier, and on the north wall, in smilax and mistletoe, was the greeting, "A Happy New Year." Refreshments were served in ibuffet style (from a table placed on the low platform at the east end of the room. There were numerous seats for the guests to rest between dances, and banquet and extension lamps In gay ballet shades were effectively arranged. The Venetian dance programme decorated one wall, the lancers, waltz and two-step being the accepted favorites. About 150 young people accepted the delightful hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Lemcke. . RICHMOND WEDDINGS. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND, lnd., Jan. 1. To-day, at the residence of the bride, In Cambridge City, Miss Jessie Gray was united In marriage with Mr. Frank Stahr, of Goshen,. The ceremony was witnessed by a' larger number of friends and relatives. Mr.-Wrid Mrs. Stahr will reside at Goshen. Rev. W. D. Parr, of Kokomo, was the officiating clergyman. - . Last evening, at the residence 6f Rev. Father Seibert, Mr. William Fisher and Miss Rosa Bloemke were united in marriage in he presence of a few relatives and friends. They will reside here. KIRKPATRICK SHEPHERD. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CRAWFORDSVILLE, lnd., Jan. 1. Edwin Kirkpatrick, a prominent farmer of Tippecanoe county, was married last evening to Miss Mayme Shepherd, daughter of Thomas Shepherd and wife. Rev. Dr. Tucker, of the Methodist Church, oillciated. There were many elegant presents given and an elaborate supper was served. Among those in attendance from abroad were Jacob Kirkpatrick and wife, W. D. Shuey and wife and William Kirkpatrick, of I Lafayette, and Charles Kirkpatrick and wife, of Anderson. HOWARD CHINA WEDDING. Special to the Indianapoll3 Journal. ELWOOD, lnd., Jan. 1. Councilman and Mrs. James Howard celebrued their twentieth wedding anniversary last night. All the city officials were present, and the couple were remarried by Rev. Philip, Jamieson, of the Presbyterian Church. They were presented with a line Haviland china dinner set by their friends, and the occasion was one long to be remembered. THREE SOCIAL -EVENTS. Special to the Jndianapolis Journal. TERRE HAUTE, lnd.. Jan. L Three notable social events graced the advent of the new year in this city. The first was a dance at the Terre Haute House last evening given by Mrs. Sophie Wheeler for her daughter and eon, . Sophie and Demintr Wheeler. This afternoon Mrs. E. H. Bindley received her friends. Colonel Thompson

read a paper he had recently prepared which dealt with the intiuence of women In the individual life and on public affairs. Tonight Mrs. W. R. McKeen gave a dancing party as has been done at this residence on New "Year's for several years. In this instance it was in honor of Miss Edith McKeen and Mrs. W. It. McKeen, jr. BUTLER A MYSTERY

THE EX-C01HESSMAVS BROTHER COMES HERE FHuM IOWA. He Thinks an Attempt Was Made to Murder James Mr. Powell Rebukes Him. James Butler, the brother of the Iowa ex-Congressman who has attracted so much attention recently, arrived in the city yesterday and identified tha man here as Walter Butler. But notwithstanding this conclusive identification, the case is still shrouded in mystery, and Superintendent Powell is not altogether satisfied with the statements 'Ahich have been made to him. The brother James has failed to throw any light upon the case. He says the local department fails to understand the situation at Oelwcln, where it is still believed by some that Walter Butler is dead. He offered no explanation of his many telegrams. Mr. James Butler was inclined to be somewhat officious at police headquarters and the Superintendent rebuked him rather severely. Mr. Butler also has a contempt for the newspapers, and seems unable to appreciate their efforts in locating his brother. "You seem inclined to find fault with me," remarked James Butler to Superintendent Powell. "Yes, I have fault to find," replied Mr. Powell, "and frankly I must say you have acted more like an insane man in this affair than has your brother. Y'ou have flooded this department 'with telegrams, after I told you emphatically we had your brother here. You have wanted us to take his photograph as if he was a criminal. There i3 something in this case which has not come to light." James Butler made some explanations, but he was cut short with the queries: "Why did you telegraph me regarding Attorney Phillips? Why did you object to him seeing your brother?" "Simply because he is the worst enemy Walt has. He has some bject in coning here. All the time Mr. Phillips has been telling the most absurd stories about the disappearance of my brother," was ihe reply. "I must say that Mr. Phillips behaved very much as a gentleman 'ahile here, and impressed us all as being a man Alio knew what he was about," answered Mr. Powell, with a little trace of irony ir. his voics. James Butler left- with his brother Walter, The latter thanked the Superintenfent for his trouble and kindness, hut James said not a word. The two brothers will be in the city for a day or two, until funds can arrive. While Mr. Butler, the ex-Congressman, was waiting at police headquarters for the arrival of his brother, he wrote the following lines, which are said by him to be original: The New Y'ear! What a flood of thought comes rushing to the mind As the hopes of brighter future Veil the sorrows left behind. Mists and darkness are dispelling. Clouds give way to glowing sun. While our be6t of friends speak, "Courage! Life for you has just begun. Brood not o'er mistakes and lapses. Best of men may sometimes fall. Life is seldom all successes many failures come to all. Standing firm is not the feature, that declares man true and great, But to rise from every failure, and o'ercome an adverse fate." James Butler thinks his brother's condition is due to a blow on the head, lie says there is nothing in the family history to indicate hereditary insanity, and that his home relations were such as would lead to anything but insanity. From this he argues that his brother's condition is the result of a blow. As soon as money arrives the two will go to Cleveland to consult Dr. Butler, another brother, in regard to the case. The circumstances of the disappearance are what leads James Butler to think as he does. The ticket agent at Oelwein, la., says he remembers positively that he sold Walter Butler a round-trip ticket and was able to give the number on account of it being the last ticket in the book. The going coupon of the ticket has been taken up and received at the railroad company's office, properly cancelled, but the conductor of the train, who knows Butler at fight, says he did not get the ticket from him. but that he paid his fare in cash, receiving 10 cent3 in change. From these facts and from the fact that it is supposed Butler was about to go to a near-by town to participate in a game of poker, his brother argues that an attempt was made to nrmler him, and that his present condition i3 the result of a blow on the head. The theory is not sound for several reasons. If murder was contemplated for gain the murderers would not have left enough money on his victim's person for him to pay his fare and expenses to this place. If murder was not the object the one who committed the deed would hardly have taken the railroad ticket. Besides that it is hardly to be supposed that a person who would commit murder for some other purpose than robbery would take the chances of detection by using a railroad ticket taken from his victim's pocket. SIR JOHN THOMPSON'S BODY. Renin 1 ns of Canada's I.nte Premier Arrive at Halifax on a War Ship. HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Jan. 1. II. M. S. Blenheim, conveying the remains of the late Sir John Thompson from Portsmouth, England, was signalled off the mouth of the harbor at 10:45 o'clock this morning, and the signal, the British ensign, with white pennant above, a blue ball in the center, was run up on the citadel staff. AVhen the big cruiser arrived off Fort York redoubt, the outermost fortifications of the harbor, the cannon, high up on the rocky caverns of the stern sentinel, boomed forth a salute of five minute guns. Hardly had they ceased when the salute was taken up by Fort Ives, on McNabs island, and next by Fort George, on George Island, in the center of the harbor. The Blenheim steamed hastily to anchorage off the Gforga wharf, where a large number of official peop.e had gathered. There was a heavy fall of rain all day. The moment the war ship came to a standstill the imperial army transport, with Col North, adjutant general f the imperial force- in North America, accompanied by Rev. Dr. Murphy, rector of St. Mary Cathedral, and Father Morarity steamed out from the ordnance wharf. The dominion government steamer Argus left about the same time from the Queen's wharf The anchor of the Blenheim went splashing into the water at 12 o'clock and the occupants of the two steamers then went on board. The Rev. Dr. Murphy and Father Morarity immediately went to the mortuary chamber, when the libera and accompanying prayers were recited. The sons of the latt Premier were the only others present. Sharp at 2 o'clock ten sailors bore the coffin up the companion way. The bugle sounded the assembly and all hands mustered on deck as the casket was borne out. The Blenheim's band commenced the dead march In Saul and the first gun of a royal salute boomed out. At the same time the marines on the Lily presented arms and every head on the Blenheif was bared. On arriving at the ordnance wharf the same ten sailors placed the coffin on the gun carriage in waiting and the procession to the Provincial Parliament Building was commenced. On arriving at the Parliament Building the casket was removed to the Lying-in-state chamber by ten non-r-ommisioned officers of the imperial forces. The body will be in state until tomorrow afternoon, when it will be removed to St. Mary's Cathedral where the state funeral services will be heH on Thursday, the interment to take plac-n in Holy Cross Cemetery immediately afterwards. Their Excellencies, Lord and Countess Aberdeen and staff, and Lieutenant-governor Dailv and staff were present at Ordnance wharf on the arrival of the body. Reception to ew OfUcIals. The Southside Republican Club is preparing to tender a reception to the newly elected State and county officers. The executive committee will meet to-night to take some definite action on the matter. Tli- Pope's Edict Promulgated. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1. Archbishop Janssen has made official promulgat.on cr the ban against secret orders to be read in all the churches in the archdiocese next Sunday. There are no conditions cr reservations mentioned In the brief and direct letter.

OATS "A thing well begun is half done." The best half of breakfast is Quaker Oats. Delicious! Cheap! G0MPERS STEPS OUT JOHN" M'.URIDE SOW PRESIDENT OP THE FEDERATION OF LABOR. First Meetinj? of the Xew Executive Council Preparing to Move Headquarters to Indianapolis. NEW YORK, Jan. 1. The new executive council of'the American Federation of Labor held its first meeting to-day at Clinton Place. John McBride, the newly elected president, James Duncan, of Baltimore, second vice president; T. J. Elderkin, third vice president: Augustin McGraith, general secretary, and John E. Lennon, treasurer, were present. P. J. McQuire, of Philadelphia, first vice president, and Rhody Kenelin, of Denver, fourth vice president, were the only absentees. Ex-President Samuel Gompers and ex-Secretary Chris Evans were in attendance and handed over to the new committee the books and papers of the federation., t John Burns, M. P., arrived from the Wrest to-day, and called during the executive session. He had an Interview with ex-President Gompers and President McBride. He then left for Fall River. He will return here on Friday. Ex-President Gompers said he felt rather happy at no longer bearing the cares of office. The books of the federation were all written up and in a few days the new officers could arrange for the opening of the new headquarters in Indianapolis. , President McBride said he could not speak on any anticipated changes. "I regret," said he, "that the attitude of the administration has been hostile in the extreme to labor organizations. I severed my connection with the Democratic party last summer for many reasons. One reason was on account of the repeal of the silver bill. I trust and expect to see a grand union of labor before another year and believe we shall place a presidential candidate in the field." The executive committee expressed an opinion favorable to the impending legislation in behalf of seamen which deals with involuntary servitude and the inferior rations generally supplied on ship board. A legislative committee was appointed to watch the proceedings of Congress at Washington. The council will continue Its session tomorrow and Thursday. W. C. T. lT. Enconrai?lnr Strikers. HAVERHILL Mass., Jan. 1. The demonstration of the strikers of this city to-night was by far the largest of Its kind ever held here. Five or six thousand shoe workers and their sympathizers paraded the principal streets, while fireworks and decorations greeted the men as they marched. The procession made its way to the City Hall, where a mass meeting was held. J. M. Carey presided and introduced Miss Frances E. Willard, president of the National W. C. T. ,U., who delivered a stirring address, urging the women to continue their work of organization. She expressed sympathy for the working people and advised them, in their struggles for their rights, to maintain the respect of their fellow-men, which could be accomplished in no better way than by the absolute refusal to have anything to do with intoxicants. Lady Henry Somerset was then Introduced. She said that, while she was unable to discuss the local aspects of the matter, ahe knew that the strikers were making a fight tor manhood and womanhood, and urged them to stand out persistently against the greatest tyrant the world has ever known the modern capitalist. She made an eloquent appeal for trade unions among women, and toll what it had accomplished for women in England. Mrs. Henry Hicks, of London, spoke of the working people's condition iu England, aud expressed her sympathy with all move-nl-nts to better their condition everywhere. Local labor leaders followed these speakers, and the meeting closed amid the greatest enthusiasm. Strike of Ore "Wheelers. BRADDOCK, Pa.. Jan. 1. To-night ell the ore wheelers at the blast furnaces of the Edgar Thomson steel works, on both the day and night turns, went on strike against a reduction in wages. About six hundred Slavs are now out. All the furnaces, nine of them, are closed, with the exception of furnace A which is filled with feno manganese, and which the company will try and keep running, as it would bt a verV heavy loss to allow it to close with such a precious material in it. Twentytwo extra policemen were sworn in as soon as the strike was declared, and all of them are on the ground to prevent any trouble. Everything is quiet, however, and no trouble is feared, at least to-night. Much, uneasiness is felt to-night over the outcome of thus strike. Labor I'nlons eded iu Mississippi. NITTA YUMA, Miss., Jan. 1. A movement which seems destined to become popular among planters of Mississippi was inaugurated at a planters' meeting in this town. Prominent agriculturists of the delta were present and resolutions were passed fixing the pay of best male labor at 50 cents per day and the best class of female labor at 40 cents per day. Not more thaa $7 per month with rations will be paid the 'best laborers, and .'rops should be laid by at a maximum expenditure of $3.50 per acre. Clubs will at once be formed throughout the State, having for their motto the reduction of wages. Col. John 11. Cameron, Capt. John Willis and Dr. A. J. Phelps, three of the most prominent men in the State, are giving the movement their indorsement. A Dyspepsia Cure. Philadelphia Record. There is a new hope for the dyspeptic, albeit not a pleasant one. Professor Pietet, of Paris, has discovered that extreme cold promotes a healthy- appetite and insures the digestion of what is eaten. The apparatus necessary is a refrigerating tank, and. in addition, a warm suit of fur. Clothed in the latter the patient enters the former, which has a temperature below zero. Upon, emerging the appetite is very keen and the power of digestion perfect. Dr. Pl.net is having a freezing chamber built for his dyspeptic patients. If the idea develops it will te strange to hear people talking of "takinjf their freeze" before dinner as they would of some digestive liquid. The Child and the Man. Detroit Tribune. Once upon a time it chanced that a Chili accosted a Man, .4ylng: "Papa, may we play in the street?" The Man replied, and spake: "I should say not. To-day Is Sunday." And the Child came back at the Man presently and quoth: "But, papa, we will call It a sacred concert." And the Man said nothing, since there coining no sagr.