Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 November 1895 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1895.

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(ESTABLISHED 1853.) A Special Thanksgiving Dinner Will be served in our Lunch Room to-day. An elaborate repast has been prepared and a menu card of unique design will be given to every one as a souvenir of the occasion. There will be no advance In prices. Pettis Dry Goods Co AMUSEMENTS. For Fair Virginia Tvrlce To-Dar. Uuss Whytall's charming play, "For Fair Virginia." will be seen this afternoon and to-night at the Grand, these performances concluding Ita stay here. The drama is cast with excellent Judgment. "For Fair Virginia" combines the soft Southern beauty and effectiveness of "Alabama," Augustus Thomas's well-remembered play, with the stirring scenes and strong situations of Bronson Howard's "Shenandoah." The same enthusiasm was noticeable last night as at the opening performance. OtI Skinner' Xrw Play. In the national archives In Paris, -where are preserved all of the public documents relating to French history which were not destroyed by the furious mobs of the great revolution of 1737, .are two pardons, one signed by Charle3 VII and the other by Louis XI. which remitted the pain of death and restored to liberty one Francois de Montcorbler, otherwise known as Francois Villon, the vagabond poet of France, in the fifteenth century, who has been called the Chaucer of French literature. As Francois Villon is the hero of Otis Skinner's new and eucccssful play, "Villon, the Vagabond." Mr. Skinner has been trying to obtain copies of thtse two documents. There are many difficulties in the way, for the government of France Is not kindly disposed toward allowing copies of public documents to bo made, even if they are four hundred and fifty years old. These difficulties have been overcome. The photographs have been taken and are now in the hands of the engraver. It will be but a short time before they arrive in this country. Otis Skinner will present "Villon, the Vagabond," tomorrow (ThankFgivlng) evening and at the Saturday matinee. The engagement opens with a special matinee to-morrow (Thanksgiving) afternoon at 2:20. at which Mr. Skinner will present for the only time during his stay His Grace de Grammont." Clyda Fitch's dainty comedy of the manners, morals and customs of the English court under the restoration. On Friday evening Otis Skinner will present "Hamlet," and on Saturday evening "The Merchant of Venice" and "Kathcrine and Petruchio." The Thanksgiving matinee performance to-morrow will begin at ZJSf Instead of 2 o'clock, in order to give those who wish to attend ample time for dinner. The advance sale at the Pembroke Arcade Indicates overflowing houses throughout the engagement. Mux IIelnriih Itecltnl. Mr. Max Helnrich gave a son;? recital last evening to an audience of nearly three hundred at the Propylaeum. It would be very difficult to decide which was the most attractive feature of the recital, whether It was the songs, the singer, the manner of singing, the enunciation or the accompaniments. Mr. Helnrich is a declalmer and a pianist as well as a vocalist. The programme contained some of the choicest of the classics. The Erlkonlg was dramatic In the extreme; "Death and the Maiden" was of the tragic order: "Gypsy John" broad and generous; Schubert's Serenade, tender; "Where e'er You Walk" .was rich in expression. The love songs, of which there were several, were delicious. They Included: "To Her I Love." by Horrocks; "Thy Beaming Eyes,'! by MacDowell, and others. One of the encore numbers, and there were several, was "The Bird and the Rose." which he gang here at the May Festival, over which every one who heard him was delighted. It would not do the programme Justice even to name every number separately and give it praise. It was an evening of song all too rarely heard by lovers of the best in the most perfect of the arts. The audience was most appreciative and testified its pleasure with vociferous applause. "Thr Defaulter" at English's. Lincoln J. Carter's new production, 'The Defaulter." is to open its first visit here tomorrow matinee at English's Opera House. It is a pretentious scenic and sensational drama with much comedy in it. and will be played at popular prices. The company Is said to be the best Mr. Carter ever organized. The Tnanksgiving matinee to-morrow will begin at 2 -TO, half an hour later than usual. The engagement continues , to-morrow night and the remainder of the week, with another matinee Saturday. Advance sale at the Pembroke Arcade. The Park. Tlinnkajclrlnc Dill. The . poorhouse has been woven Into poem, song and story, but Jule Walters's new clay, "A Money Order," is the first drama In which It has been introduced. The author ot the play has brought the county poor farm, with a number of its original characters, into his drama, and the meeting of the Infirmary board is as humorour. as it is realistic. "A Money Order" Is the Park Theater's Thanksgiving attraction, opening with to-morrow's matinee which will begin at 2:30, instead of the usual hour. "Hoss and Hoss" closes with two performances to-day. Iloyt's New Play Mondnr. Chas. H. Hoyt will be here next Monday in person to superintend the production of his new play, "A Contented Woman." at the Grand. His beautiful wife has the leading part in it. "A Contented Woman" is doing a phenomenal business at St. Louis this week. Furevrell Dinner to John llalre. LONDON, Nov. 26.The splendid "Whitehall rooms" of the Hotel Metropole were crowded to-night with a brilliant and remarkable company. The occasion was the farewell dinner given to the actor, John Halre, prior to his departure for the United States. Seldom have so many distinguished men assembled to do honor to any artist about to make a new venture, and enlarge his sphere of professional work. The committee comprised a long list of cames prominent In art. literature and politics. The chair was occupied by the Du"ie of Fife, and among others of the committee present were the Duke of Beauford, the Earl of Rosebery, and many other titled Englishmen. The Duke of Fife presided. In proposing a toast in honor of the guest of the evening, Mr. Halre. the Duke paid an unusual tribute to the actor and his work. He said that Mr. Halre was certain to b appreciated in America. Lord Rathmore, Mr. Frank Lockwood and Messrs. Pinero, Gomyns Carr and Bancroft also made brief speeches. Considerable enthusiasm was manifested on the part of those In attendance. Responding to the toast proposed by the Duke of Fife, Mr. Halre warmly thanked the company for their kin lly greeting and sail: -It would be affectation for me not to be aware that In the whole of a life devoted to the stage I have kept one aim ani endeavor before me the art that I love. I. perhaps have succeeded in having done some good Work and have taken my share In emancipating our calling from ome of the disabilities and the prejudices under which it suffered. The interest felt in the drama by . nil sorts and conlltlons of men is an evilence that the Cinderella of the arts I no longer the poor sister whose place is in the kitchen; perhaps she is even In some danger of being spoiled by her dwelling place being made too rcyol; but that docs not account for the

gathering to-night. To what. then, do I owe it? I owe It to the affection, the sympathy and the loving kindness of my frienis. In read!ng th names of those who have given their all to this 'send-off,' I see among them, apart from those who? friendship 1 have made in recent years, the namea of many I have live I among and worked among all . my life: those whose careers I have watched with pride an1 interest, and who have taken amongst thm some of the greatest prizes In life's lottery. I am about to try my fortune, to me. in a new worli: to discover whether

J In the eyes of the citizens of the great continent of America I am worthy of the place I have so long had the honor to hold in your regard. I approach this trial with dlflllence and with some fear and trembling. I am not so young as I was, and I sometimes think that the estimation In which the playgoers of this country holi me. Is from that loyalty to an old favorite so peculiar to Englishmen, and that it may ret rather in what I was than what I arn. But. however, that may be, whether good or evil fortune attend me. be assured of this, that the recollection of your kindness will live with me always, to be my pride, if I fucceeJ, that I have Justified your cool opinion of me: to be my solace If I fall, fearing sure that I leave true friends behind me who will not grade me their welcome when I return." Plan in "Elevnte he Stns;e BOSTON, Nov. A meeting attended by over one thousand persons, among whom were many Boston society people, was held in the Bijou Theater to-day to organize a movement for elevating the . stage. Henry M. Rogers presided, lie stated that the plan was to lease some theater in Boston for a short season and give a series of theatrical performances, probably three a week, for twenty weeks. The plays are to be selected from the French, Italian and German schools. The prcSHs, If any, ore to be devoted to charity. Henderson Sues for n Theater. riTTSBURG. Nov. 26. A suit In equity was entered In the United States Circuit Court at noon to-day by David Henderson, promoter of the. American Extravaganza Company, against Kdward Jackman, owner of the Duquesne Theater. The suit grows out of Henderson's lease of that theater. He claims he was crowded out and wants to recover possession. NEW PUBLIC VTIOXS. (From the Bowen-Merrlll Company.) It would be difficult to conceive anything more attractive in the line of book work or more satisfactory in the Intelligent treatment of a special topic than "Our Edible Mushrooms and How to Distinguish Them," by V. Hamilton Gibson. The work Is at once scientific and popular, being a valuable compendium of exact information concern ing mushrooms from a botanical point of view, conveyed In language and accom-. panled by explanations that bring it easily within the comprehension of general readears. It has evidently been suggested by the growing popular interest in mushrooms as an article of food ami in the necessity for disseminating correct Information regarding them as a preventive of fatal accidents. In dolnr this the author .presents simple rules for the identification of poisonous species, with explicit directions how to avoid being mistaken, and then describes about thirty native food varieties which are easily recognizable by their marked individualities. A careful study of the text alone would enable intelligent readers to distinguish between edible and poisonous mushrooms, but the text Is aided by thirty colored plates and more than fifty other illus rations, all sklllfu ly drawn frcm nature by the author. . These illustrations, at once pictures of nature and fine specimens of art, are quite as interesting and instructive as the text, and the two together furnish a complete guide book in mushroom lore. There Is a list of recipes for cooking mush rooms and an excellent alphabetical index. The book is handsomely bound In ornamental cloth, with uncut edges and gilt tops. Price, 17.50. Harper & Brothers. Prince Alexis, a Russian nobleman, attempts to assist his tenants by means of a charity league whose existence Is unknown to the Russian government. The secret of the league having been sold to the authorities, the Prince, aided by his agent, Karl Steinmetz. flies to London. The Prince there marries a Mrs. Bamborough, the widow of an attache who had been in Russia. Claude de Chauxvllle, a French diplomatist, who had loved the Princess before her marriage, follows the Prince and his wife to Paris and there learns that it was the Princess who had, with her former husband, sold the secret of the charity league. With the hope of being able by means of this knowledge to force the Princess to leave her husband, he follows them to Russia, and there incites the peasants to rise against their master, trusting that In the confusion he might carry off the Princess. The castle Is stormed, the Princess is killed by the peasants, and De Chauxvllle dies while trying to save her. Such in outline is the plot of "The Sowers," a novel by Henry S. Merrimon. It is well written and contains strong descriptive passages. Harper & Brothers. In "The Story of the Other Wise Man," the Rev. Henry Van Dyke relates the legend of Artaban, of the ancient priesthood of the Magi. The tradition is that Artaban knew that Balaam, the Chaldean, had foretold .that a star should rise out of Jacob. He had computed the time for the appearance of the star, according to the prophecy of Daniel. Selling his possessions, he buys a sapphire, a ruby and a pearl to offer the King at his coming; and, when the star appears, sets out to Join three Maglans at Babylon, who await him ten days. On the tenth day, as he enters Babylon, he delays to succor a wounded man, and arrives too late. Bartering his sapphire for a camel train, he crosses the desert on his way to Bethlehem in Judah. Here he learns of his brethrens departure, and of the flight of the Holy Family Into Egypt. After thirtythree years of wandering without ever finding the Christ, he enters Jerusalem on the day of the crucifixion, and dies during the earthquake. In this little book the story Is made interesting. Illustrated. Harper & Brothers. 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Complaint General Yesterday Indications for Wnrmcr Weather. The gas pressure was carefully watched yesterday. A great many people found the supply insufficient during the morning, but observed that it increased during the day. The day was not so cold, but it seemed so after temperature of the preceding days. The weather office says it will get no colder at present, the indications being "fair, warmer." There is no great supply of cold west or northwest, of here from which the Indianapolis office can draw. Way up in North Dakota the thermometer has gone down to the neighborhood of zero, but according to the rule it must be far below zero there In order to have it at zero here. Yesterday was the first touch of winter, and, although a light touch, is was sufficient to cause people to entertain fears for a fuel supply. Tho gas companies are not quite prepared for . the cold weather, but there are many who believe that the supply will be Insufficient after preparations are completed. The coal wagons were frequently seen on the streets yesterday for many households laid in a supply of fuel. The residents In the south part of the city, on the lines of both companies, report very little gas. West Indianapolis was poorly supplied, but better fixed than it would have been had not so many consumers become discouraged with the first frost and had the gas shut off. Complaints of low pressure were general. The gas companies, so it was said at the offices, were doing their best to supply the demands, but the strong pressure said to be ir the "field" did not reach Indianapolis .ith enough energy for satisfactory distribution. There was one very Important condition which made the gas seem weaker early in the day than it really was. Those persons who had laid awake and listened to the wind whistle and howl and felt their homes shake, figured out that -the mercury must have blown down somewhere near zero during the night. It seemed impossible to associate so much bluster and wind at this time of the year to any ordinary drop In temperature. Consequently, when people arose they arose shivering and the gas burned as a candle in a cold storage room. During the night the wind reached a velocity of. thirty-four miles an hour, according to the Weather Bureau, which is conservative in all things. This wind was one of the strongest which Indianapolis has experienced for a long time, and when the day appeared broken trees, shingles, boards and debris were found In the streets and on the lawns. WHITE ELEPIIAXT IX PORT. Zoological Freak Captured in Sumatra .Now In Xeur York. New York Herald. This is the last of the white elephant stories, for Kedah, the only whito elephant left in the Jungle, has beon captured. He was brought here from Singapore on the British steamer Nestor. The soul of Kedah, which is far in the interior, is white. His hide is chrome yellow, his eyes are ultramarine, and he rose madder yesterday than he has since he left Singapore, for he overheard somebody remark that he had the Jaundice. Kedah is not a sickly yellow, and, besides, his left ear is the hue of ashca of roses, and his trunk is a soft mauve. "He is like apples of silver," said hahlb Baron Seuerrlzana, his attendant. "When r.e nas been scrubbed and cleansed with soap he shines like the top of the high mountain." The Sahib explained to me that, with the exception of the sacred white elephant kept in the stables of the King of Siam, in Bangkok, Kedah was the only specimen of the kind in captivity. A white elephant was brought to this country several years ago by. the late P. T. Barnum and attracted much attention. Kedah is three and a half feet high. He is about a year and a half old. and well developed for his age. Kedah was walking in the forests of Sumatra less than six months ago. He looked like a fat man in a white duck suit crawling on all fours. The natives gave him a wide berth, for they feared that the sahib had too much "B & S." and was in a truculent mood. When they came near they found that it was Lord Sahib, the White Elephant. In Sumatra the white elephant is not worshiped as he is in Siam. So they tied him up with ropes and brought him to Mr. Gaylor, the animal dealer, who gave them rupees for their prize. Baron Seuerrlzana, of Ceylon, says that the white elephant has a heart as black as the ace of spades when he becomes angry. If the hay Is salty or the maize does not suit him Kedah roars and trumpets and buts the sides of his pen. He had a very pleasant voyage and many a day, when ho bad been especially good, his keeper took him out on deck for a walk. His clothes, by his continually rolling about, acquired their present hue. Surrounding the Kedah's bungalow on the deck of the Nester were five cages, in each of which was housed a baby elephant. The smallest of these was Lulu, a midget, about three feet high. Lulu has a growth -of whiskers on the chin. Several limes on the voyage all the elephants were taken from their cages and marched around the deck. "Made big parade like Yankee circus," said the Baron. The sacred cow, which was also a passenger, was seasick the entire voyage, the three deer were uncomfortable, and a big python, which was packed In a box, complained of a creepy feeling. , THOMAS HARDY AT HOME! IHn Personal Appearance and a Story Abont the Prince of Wales. Letter in Boston Transcript. Much has been said and written about Thomas Hardy's work, but very little, indeed, is generally known of the man himself. An obvious reason is the novelist's dislike of personalities, his shrinking from public curiosity and the simple, serene almost mediaeval tone of nature that dominates him. As a young man he proposed to follow architecture as a profession, and studied with diligence. He went Into the office of the well-known architect Sir Arthur Blomflcld, A. R. A.. In Ixmdon. While equipping himself for his future career he used nis spare moments in writing a novel that he called "Desperate Remedies." This book, after several refusals, at last found a publisher, but it did Hardy no more good than harm. Meantime, following his architectural work, he carried out his first commissionnaturally a modest one, as young architects are not usually Intrusted with cathedrals. Although his maiden effort In letters had met with comparative failure, hl3 zeal was unabated, for he immediately wrote "Under the Greenwood Tree." At the time this book appeared Frederick Greenwood, now the distinguished student of European policies, edited the Cornhlll Maeazlne. It is a habit with Mr. Greenwood occasionally to "prowl" about old book stalls. Looking over a basketful of cheap books all thrown together, he chanced to light upon "Under the Greenwood Tree." For the sake of its name he picked It up, paying a few pence for it. The able editor saw at a glance that there was genius in that neglected and discarded work. and. finding out Hardy, then in his thirty-first year, he commissioned him to write a novel for the Cornhill. It was then that Hardy, forced by circumstances as well as impelled by his love for letters, abandoned architecture, and. throwing himself Into his work with perfect singleness of purpose, wrote "Far from the Maddlntr Crowd." a book that now stands with a few others among the lasting literature achievements of this century. Though he is neither listless nor languid. Hardy's appearance is that of a man who has lately recovered from an illness. His cheeks are slightly sunken and his skin Is sallow, speaking of sedentary labors, the midnight lamp, and of a constitution that could not support the sustained strain of

ar arduous task. Yet his eyes tell another tale and possess that phosphorescent light that indicates energy. The solution of these contradictory marks must be that he is mentally as robust as he is physically delicate, or It may be that the strong mind has sometimes to struggle against the drooping of the body. Hardy is neither tall nor commanding In stature. His manner Is free from nervousness, showlness or excessive movement; indeed, a tranquil, thoughtful spirit is characteristic of him. and there is nothing in his presence that is strong enough to intimate the quality of his mind. The most that can be said is. that his face is exceedingly keen and clever. His bronzed hair, now tinged with gray and brushed back, is becoming thin. His slender mustache adus point to his finely modeled features. Although spare in type, his shoulders are broad and give him the appearance of being larger .han he is when he is seen sitting down. As is the case with many English writers. Hardy lives in the country and comes to London once every year for a few weeks to brush away the cobwebs by contact with men who keep the rust r from their steel and the tarnih from their sliver. Hardy's quiet home is not far away from the pretty little town of Dorchester, in Dorsetshire, hi native country. This home is entirely the work of his own hands. Every room, window and hall; every alcove, cupboard and., doorway is designed to suit his own and his wife's fancv. The house stands on a small piece of land, and is surrounded by a few acres of garden and lawn. The manner in which the land came into his possession is interesting. The particular piece of ground he wanted was part of a large tract belonging to a land company of which the Prince of Wales was president. Though the Prince did not know Hardy personally, he greatly admired his work. On one occasion the directors of the land company met. the Prince presiding, and when the report was read Mr. Hardy's application for a few acres of the company's land was alluded to, but merely incidentally, with the remark that it would, of course, have to be declined. The Prince said: "What Hardy is it? Not the author?" "Yes: Thomas Hardy," was the reply. "Then why not let him have the fewacres?" said the Prince. "He would not have asked had he not set his heart on the spot. Yes; let him have them." FUASK HIBHE.X ARRESTED.

', An Impostor Who Clnlma Connection with Aevrspnpera. Frank Hibben, claiming to be homeless, was arrested last night at English and State avenues on the complaint of a saloon keeper. He was charged with being intoxicated. The saloon keeper complained that Hibben had represented himself as an employe of the Sentinel and tried to get more drink on the strength of his alleged connection with that paper. Hibben has given the papers in this city considerable trouble in the past. Lately he went about the State representing himself to be an agent of the Journal and notice was given he was an impostor. Hibben's father was a well-known newspaper man in his day and his son takes advantages that fact In trying to. impose upon the public. .'.. THE FOOD SHOW CLOSES. The Exhibition Thin Year, n Success Financially. . The miniature food city which , has attracted thousands of people to Tomllnson Hall in the last two weeks faded away at 10 o'clock last night. At that hour the pure food exposition came to an end. The exhibition was under the auspfces of the Indiana Retail Merchants Association, the members of which worked hard for the success of -the enterprise. The exhibition has been a success financially and the association expects to give it again next year. The hall was thronged yesterday afternoon and last night. Many' of the exhibitors gave away gifts last night. JiEPOUT OF STATE HANKS. Auditor's Compilation Shows! They Huve Had a Successful Year. The annual statements of the State banks of Indiana have been received and complied at the State Auditor's office. There are ninety-eight banks and they have a combined capital of 4,t,4O0,' .vith resource? of $15.CSl,313.o2. ' The " ' loans' ' and ' discounts amount to J10,?.7,C50.07. and at the end of the fiscal year they had $l.GG,3ol.8S on hand. The demand deposits amount to $3,3S0.KSH7 and the time deposits arc $IS1,144.30. Eight new banks were established during the year. The reports show that the banks have had a fairly successful year. CITY NEWS NOTES. A concert was given at the Edwin Ray M. E. Church last night by Professor Hume's mandolin orchestra. r St. Paul's Church women's auxiliary will held their annual Thanksgiving market today in the new parish home. The original Tennesse jubilee singers gave a concert last evening at Y. M. C. A. Hall under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. Rev. Elijah P. Brown, editor of the Ram's Horn, will give one of his talks at the Salvation Army Hall. 33 South Illinois street, this evening. Samuel C. Meredith will be eighty-three years old to-day. His. father, John W. Meredith, fought In the revolutionary war and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis. There will be a concert at the Fourth Presbyterian Church Dec, 6 at which the quartet of Plymouth Church, assisted by Mrs. Matzke and Mr. Joseph Joiner, will take part. B. F. Henshaw, employed In the Pennsylvania railway shops, charges Frank Fetzler, a Pennsylvania Company brakeman. with the theft of $4S5. ; Henshaw says the money was taken from his pockets while he slept. On account of the bad weather of the two days on which the fair given by the Young Women's Missionary Society of the Second Presbyterian Church was held, the members have decided to keep it open through to-day. John Carey, a laborer employed by the Capital Paving Company, was Injured by being struck by the heavy bucket used, in hoisting dirt in the Eighth-street sewer beine constructed by that company. His hip was fractured. . ' Many churches In the northeast quarter of the city will unite in a Thanksgiving sendee, Thursday, at 10 :W a. m.. at the Central-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The sermon will be given .by the Rev. Dr. Hare, of the College-avenue Baptist Church. Charles Rossen. colored, living in the rear of 163 East St. Mary , street, was arrested for assault and battery on ..the complaint of his wife last night. It seems they had a auarrel. during the course of which Rossen struck her, after which he amused himself by throwing her clothing out of the windows. Mrs. C. D. Wilcus, of Lexington, Ky., telegraphed S jperintendent Colbert yesterday, asking if her husband died at the City Hospital. Garren Wilcus, a coachman, was at Uie hospital a month ago. His wife and child were also there. They were discharged "as -cured. The Presbyterian congregations of this city will have 'a union Thnkssrlving service at 10:30 a. m. Thursday! the Second Presbyterian Church. T?ev. George Knox, pastor of the Seventh Church, will preach the sermon, his theme being "Christian Unity and National Perpetuity." Does Xot Know How It Happened. Nelson F. Morford was struck by an engine on the Big Four tracks and was taken to the City Hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate one of his legs below the knee. He woulJ ,not discuss the accident. The railroad people say it occurred early yesterday morning, while the storm was at Its height. He could not see r.or hear the train and the trainmen could not see him. Morford was married a short time before the acclJent occurred. His .wife says he works for A. B. Meyers, and she understood he was hurt by something that fell upon him. His employers say they understani he sprang from the engine while going to work and did not clear the track. $ Caledonia Football. , Thanksgiving day the Caledonian Football Club will play the Indiana Association Club, of Muncle, at that city. The Caledonians will take the following team: Goal keeper. D. Ronaldson; backs, James Henderson and Bod Caird; half backs, A. Taylor, J. M. Kerr and James Greeves; forwards, James West, John Coutt9. John Docherty, J. Evans and Alex. West. J. M. Clark will accompany the team as manager and linesman for that day. Simple Arithmetic. Cincinnati Inquirer. It cost m.O to collect $77,000 of income tax, and the tax has to be paid Kick. This is a very simple sum in arithmetic. Hood Frames. Summer Fronts. Jno. M. Lilly

GAMBLING IN TOWN

POLICY GAMES UXD1STI RUED BY THE PItESEXT POLICE FORCE. Agency nt Phil ZnpTs SaloonPoliceman Said to Have Warned the Men. One of the worst gambling devices ever invented is that known as "policy." Policy is a game somewhat resembling the lotteries. Certain numbers are drawn from a wheel, and the player who has been fortunate to pick three of the numbers drawn is alleged to win. If operated in a fair way the policy wheels are no worse than other forms of lotteries, but there is much opportunity for deception. The last administration made a vigorous fight against this form of gambling, and it was so persistently fought it became almost unknown. At the present time there are a number of games In this city. It is said drawings take place here dally. The games that aro operated in this city by local gamblers are not su well patronized, however, as those operated by parties in Covington ami Frankfort, Ky. These games have an agency here, located at Philip Zapfs ea. loon. 42 Virginia avenue. "Jim" Ross, a gambler who has been having trouble with Gus Rahke, is said to be "backing th book Jngs" here. Just what his connection with the game may be is not known, but he is regarded as a "square" man by the players, and the fact he Is reported to be back of the game operated on Virginia avenue makes it popular with the class of players who patronize this form of gambling. A number of men are employed as "run ners." They make two trips each day to the different places where "playings" can be made, one in the evening to collect "playings" for the next morning's drawing and one In the morning for the afternoon Urawlngs. Playings may be made at different points On Indiana avenue as well as at a number of other places. The game is largely patronized by colored people, but a great many white men also patronize it, and special agencies are established for this latter class. The principal field of operation Is Indiana avenue, and playings are taken at most of the saloons and barber shops. The Kentucky games seem to be the most popular, and amateur players are advised to "play Jim Ross's game." The games operated in this city are regarded as being unfairly conducted and are not well patronized. The dupes who indulge in this game are deluded into believing the drawings are fairly made and that If they, are , fortunate enough to hit the numbers drawn they will be paid. Drawings for the game of which Ross Is said to be the backer are made twice daily in Frankfort and Cov Ington, the numbers drawn being telegraphed here. . Twelve numbers are drawn from a wheel :n each of the two cities. The player picks nit three numbers prior to the drawing and gives them to the booker, together with Jie amount he wishes to play. If he plays "twos and threes" he win $i for 10 cents, ;f he catches three numbers drawn from cither wheel, while if he catches two numoers he wins 43 cents. If the . same three lumbers happen to come out from both wheels he wins $15 for the 10 cents played, if the player risks a larger amount than 10 jents, his winnings are greater in proportion. If the player chooses to play "threes rtat," and happens to catch three numbers drawn, he wins J16 for 10 cents. The majority of players choose to play "twos and ihrees." as there is more chance of winning something, although the winning will not be sogrcat. The player writes down the numbers he plays on a slip of paper and wraps his money in it, after which it is given to the booker. Nothing is given him to show nis money has been received, and he must depend entirely upon the good faith of th3 agent. Yesterday evening a slip was given out at Zapf's saloon bearing numbers which. It was said, were drawn at Covington and Frankfort yesterday morning. A barber on Virginia avenue has been one of the ""runners" for the Ross Rime for some time. A few days ago a policeman went to him and -told him he was suspected of being an agent of the policy Tames and rou.H be careful, or he would be arrested. He was warned to have nothing on his person that would Implicate him. In speaking of the matter he said: "I told him to go on and arrest me. I told him I didn't care what he found on me. The policeman laughed when I said that to him, because he knew I had him foui. He has played numbers with me himself. Lot3 of the policemen play policy, and they know I am onto them." - A CJnnibler on Suspicion. Yesterday Edward Tyler, aged twentynine, was arrested on the charge of loitering by detectives Kinney and Richards. He is said to be a gambler, and hl3 arrest was a result of the order promulgated by Captain Splann Sunday. Tyler claims he was standing on the corner of Washington and Illinois streets waiting for his grandmother to arrive when he was arrested. Shortly after his arrest the old lady ap peartd at the station house to see what could be done to secure his release. She' was informed a bond would have to be given In the sum of $50 by a resident freeholder providing for his appearance in Police Court th'.s morning. The old lady went among her friends yesterday afternoon and tried to procure a bondsman. She was unsuc-. cessful in her efforts and returned to the station house to inform him of her failure. When she talked with him, Tyler tried to induce her to draw $50 from a building and loan association to deposit as cash security for his appearance in court, assuring her the only charge against him was loitering. Fortunately for her the building and loan association requires sixty days' notice ot the withdrawal of deposits. The polico re gard him as a bad man and think it was his purpose, to leave the town in case cash was put up or a bond furnished providing for ' his appearance In Police Court this morning. ' Gambler Left the Levee. The detectives report that the levee has not been so quiet for some time as it was yesterday. Soon after the report got abroad Monday that gamblers were being arrested wherever found by the detectives, It is claimed they began leaving the city or getting info hiding place?. Ben Roth appeared In Police Court yesterday morning to answer the charge of loitering, but was held until to-day, when Bowers and Renells, the confidence men, are to be tried. The detectives asked that Roth's case be continued until this morning. ItlncU Hank War Volunteer Dead. Harmon Everett, father of Harmon J. Everett, the attorney, died Sunday night at his home in Excelsior street. He was nearly sixty-eight years old. He was a volunteer in the Black Hawk war and later became a ship carpenter. At one time he was a government contractor, and as such built the first bridge across the cjt. Joe river in this State. He lived in Greencastle a number of years. He has nine children, all of whom survive him. Funeral of David E. Snyder. The funeral of David K. Snyder will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from St. Paul's Church. The Scottish Rite, of which Mr. Snyder was a thirty-second degree member, will attend and conduct the exercises at Crown Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Abbey, of Philadelphia, relatives of the late D. E. Snyder, arrived yesterday to attend the funeral services. William II. Evans Dylnsr. William R. Evans, assistant manager of the Evans linseed oil works, lies dying at his home, 470 North Delaware street. He has been suffering with diabetes for some time. His physicians yesterday reported It improbable that he would live until morning. .Mrs. Fletcher S. lllnen's Funeral. Mrs. Fletcher S. HInes's funeral occurs this afternoon from the family residence, near Millersville. ' Mrs. Hines was formerly a resident of New York city. She has only resided here since her marriage to Mr. Hines last summer. Firemen's Annnnl Hall To-Mght. The fifth annual concert and ball of the fire department will be given this evening at Tomllnson Hall. Every indication points to the success of the affair. The firemen at first contemplated giving nothing more than a ball, but they thought the evening would be better enjoyed if a concert could be given to precede the ball. Consequently they have

endeavored to arrange a concert programme which shall be of Interest to the musically inclined people of the city. The Schumann Male Quartet, of Chicago, is the chief attraction. The dancing will begin at 9 o'clock and none but desirable persons will be allowed In the hall. The money raised by the concert and ball goes to the pension fund..

PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Miss Hackedorn, of Toledo. Is in the city. Miss Susie Hunt will go to Atlanta. Ga.. to-morrow to spend a week. Mrs. Charles E. Lemon has returned from a visit to friends In Cincinnati. Dr. P. G. C. I unt and daughter left yesterday for Florida to spend the winter. Miss Man Wallick will go to Omaha soon to visit Mrs. Will'am J. Hughes. Miss Katherlne Brownbach. of Pendleton, will spend Thanksgiving with the MIs-jcs Shover. Mr. and Mrs. John I Griffiths will co to Lafayette Thursday noon' to take dinner with relatives. Mrs. Sarah B. DulbrHgo and Mr. John Oxenford will not observe their Wednesday at home this week. Mrs. A. B. Gough and daughter have returned home after a two weeks' stay at Connersvllle, Ind. F. R. Rose, of Salt Lake C;tj will spend Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. J. M. Taylor, on Park avenue. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Clements and Miss Florcnco Neat will spend Thanksglv,r. with friends at Elwood, In i. Miss Blanche Moore has gone to Kokomo to attend the Elks' reception this evening and to spend Thanksgiving.' Mrs. Henry Kantrowltz will entertain the Three L's Club Monday In honor of a number of visitors In the city. The Misses Godown will be at home informally Friday afternoon In honor of their guest, Mrs. Munson. of Cleveland. Mrs. Harold Hibben is visiting her parents in Illinois, having been called home by the serious illness of her father. Misses Amy and Grace King entertained a number of their friends informally last evening at their home on Cherry street. Mr. and Mis. Frank Gregory, of Omaha, who are visiting relatives here, will return to their homo in Omaha to-morrow night Judge O. H. Orton and family, of Chattanooga, Tenn., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coe at No. 177 North Delawarestreet. Colonel and Mrs. James B. Black will go to Greenfield to-morrow to attend a reunion of the Black family at Mr. Alexander Black's. Mrs. Dr. B. Ward and dauphtcr Stella left Monday night for Atlanta. Ga., to visit tho exposition. They expect to bo absent about ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lleber entertained a few friends socially last evening at their new home on North Alabama street to meet Mr. Max Helnrich?. Mrs. H. S. Tucker gave a luncheon to a number of friends Saturday for Mrs. James H. Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin will sail for Europe in 'January. Miss Myrtle Fmythe and friend Miss Flossie Newby, of Knlghtstown, will be at home this afternoon, from 3 to 5. at Miss Smythe's home. No. 1083 North Capitol avenue. Mr and Mrs. Edward Morton Holioway and daughter, of Chicago, will come to-day to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. O. I. Morton. Mrs. Holioway and daughter will remain some time. Mrs. W. W. Welling will go to Knlghtstown to-day to attend the entertainment to be given this evening at the S. and O. Home, and spend to-morrow with her daughter. Miss Jennie Welling, at the home. Mrs. John M. Gaston, Mr. George B. Gaston and bride, who were married last evening in New York, will return home to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Gaston will reside at Woodruff Place with Dr. and Mrs. Dedmon. The Chapel Club gave a large progressive euchre party last evening, at St. Joseph's Hall, on East North street. The room was filled with tables and there were about 250 who accepted the Invitation of the club to participate in the game. Prizes were awarded and refreshments were served. The German Literary' Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Clemens Vonnegut. Jr., at her home on Broadway. Mrs. Henry C. Sickels read a paper on "Paul Heyse" and Mrs. James R. L!lley read one on '"Children of the World." During the afternoon Mrs. Henry M. Walte, of Lexington, Ky., sang. The Pickett Missionary Society was entertained yesterday afternoon by Miss Katharine Layman at her home on Lincoln avenue. The subject for the afternoon was "Australia," and papers and conversation were given by Miss Mary Noble and Miss Jessie Patterson. The society Is a branch of the work of the Fourth Presbyterian Church. It was "Guests' Evening", at the Century Club last evening and each member had the privilege of taking a friend. The subject was "The Relation of the ChineseJapanese War to the Eastern Question." It was conducted as a symposium and those who were delegated to take rart were William L. Taylor, Albert . Rabb, W. F. Elliott and Lucius B. Swift. The first reception and hop given by the Indiana Law School took place last evening at the rooms, No. 71 West Market street. There was a large attendance of lecturers and students, and all were accompanied by ladies. The patrone3e for the event were Mrs. Addison C. Harris, Mrs. William P. Flshback. Mrs. John R. Wilson, Mrs. Byron K. Elliott and Mrs. William P. Kappes. An orchestra furnished music for the dancing. Miss Shlpp was hostess yesterday afternoon for a tea which she gave to her young married and unmarried friends. Her home on North Delaware street was tastefully arranged with handsome vases full of ilowers in the various rooms. In the reception room Miss Shlpp was assisted by Miss Catharine Merrill, Miss Mina Merrill. Mrs. Allen M. 'Fletcher and Mrs. David Braden, who Invited the guests to the two refreshment rooms. The other assistants were Mrs. John 1 Griffiths. Mrs. Henry Wallace, Mrs. H. W. Bennett. Miss Mellie Colgan, Miss Nancy Baker, Miss Margaret Smith. Miss L.:iey Hollldar. Miss KtheHne Stewart and Miss Grace Wasson. The dining room was embellished with pink roses and the tea room with white chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. David Kahn celebrated the eleventh anniversary of their marriage last evening by giving a largo dinner party at their handsome new home on North Meridian street. About sixty were entertained. The company waseated in the large dining room. The tables were ornamented with red and green, of chysanthemums and palms. After the dinner a dance was held In the ball room on the third floor. Here the decorations were of palms and chrysanthemums of various colors. Mr. and Mrs. Kahn received many handsome gifts, souvenirs of the anniversary, from relatives and friends here and elsewhere. Among the guests from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Max FJsher. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fisher and Mr. Edward Fisher, of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Fisher and daughter, of Homer, 111. The Messrs. Fisher are all brothers of Mrs. Kahn. Mrs. Kahn's mother, who lives with her, was also of the party, which was in the nature of a family reunion. Mn and Mrs. James E. Twiname. prominent people in the military corps and W. R. C. connected with the George H. Thomas Post, celebrated their silver wedding annlr versary last evening at their picturesque home. Snowhill cottage, on Barth avenue. A hundred or more invitations were sent out to friends to spend the hours from 8 to 11 o'clock. Many attended. The house, with its hall in the center and old-fashioned staircase, has four spacious rooms, and these were decorated with branches of cedar from trees in th great yard. The house is one of the old homseteads of the city, and was built sixty-four years ago. It is very much like the house the present owner lived in in Scotland. The name of that was Snowhill cottace, and the name has been given to this house. The guests did not all attend empty handed, for many of them brought gifts in remembrance, not only of the day, but of the warm friendship and regard In which the host and hostess are held. There were various presentation speeches. A bountiful supper was served during tht: evening. Mrs. Twiname was assisted by Mrs. Romalne Armstrong, Mrs. Annie Woolen. Mr3. Sarah Gilbert, Mrs. George Harvey, Mrs. Annie Garner, Mrs. Rose Jones, Mrs. Augusta Paver, Mr3. Agnes Hltt. Mrs. Ida McBride and Mrs. James R. Ross. Mrs. Itura Ingersoll wrote a poem, which she dignified by the title of "A Jingle," appropriate to the day and the entertainers, which she read. Miss Alice Halpin sang and a mandolin orchestra piaved. The company sang Scotch sons and altosther the celebration was a delightful affair. Carnations were presented to the guests ,for favors. Among the guests from out of town were Mrs. Charles Travis, of Crnwfordsvllle: frg. H. H. Lancaster, of Lafayette, and Mrs. A. M. Davis, of Riverside, Cal. . M'CORMICK-ROCKEFEI-LKR. NEW YORK, Nov. Jt.-Mlas Edith Rockefeller and Mr. Harold S. McCormick were married at the latter's apartments in the Buckingham Hotel, at 12:30 o'clock to-day. The apartments where the ceremony took place were beautifully decorated with pink and white chrysanthemunjs, placed against a background of palms. The bridal couple stood within a wishbone of white lilies and crcLi3, beneath a weddlnj bell of the same

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Mr. McCormick's mother, Mr. C. li. McOcrmick, his brothers, C. H. MCv.'ormlck and Stanley McCormick. Mrs. Emmon Blaine and hrr couH.ns, the Mlsrs Mary and Henrietta McCormick. of OhicaffC, wer present at the ceremony, beiie the Rockefeller family. Mis Alta Rockefeller, flstor of the bride, was maid of honor, and th following-were the bridesmaids: Miss Oarri McCormick. Miss Caldwell. Miss Scott. Mi3 Grace Srott and Miss Franccn Adams. Mr. Stanley McCormick was bet man. The following were ushers: Mr. John I). Rockefeller, Jr.. Mr. T. Harvey. . Mr. Vance McCormick, Mr. Gerard Herrlck. Mr. Howard Colby, Mr. Jams Blair and Mr. Jaecb Otto. The Rev. XV. 11. 1. Faunce. of the Flfthavenue Baptirt Church, agisted by the Rev. Dr. John Hall, of the Fifth-avenue iTesbyterlan Church, performed the ceremony. Immediately . after the ceremony th brld cut the cake and distributed It to her more intimate friends, who returned to the Rockefeller mansion. No. 4 West Flfty-fourrti street, where they were received by Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller, on behalf of th Kroom and bride, and where the wedding breakfast was served. The tmdfc and groom remained at the hotel. Mr. McCormick was suffering from a cold which - the doctors feartd m!r;ht develop into pneumonia.' Th wedding, therefore, took place in his room instead of the church, as first intended. JOHNSON HOLLINGSWORTIL Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON. Ind Nov. 2C Rev. D. D. Powell, of North Anderson, officiated at the wedding of Mr. J. W. Johnson, th senior member of the well-known houM furnishing company of Johnson, Cate & Canady, of this city, this afternoon, and Mrs. Mary B. Kollinsworth, a well-known lady of this city. They will leave in the morning for Mr. Johnson's old home In Lexington, Ky., where they will spend several days, visiting the Atlanta exposition before their return. A COMINO WEDDING. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Nov. IftInvitations hav been issued announcing the marriage of Dr. G. H. Searcy and M!sj Mauu Young, Thursday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Yourgman. The bride elect was for two years a resident of Indianapolis. Over one hundred Invitations haye been Issued. Irvlnston Items. Mrs. John Julian is in Chicago visiting her sister, Mrs. Percy Schuman. . Mr. HilIIgo33 and bride, ot Indianapolis have taken up their abode on Unlvcrjlty avenue. Mr. and Mrs. John Elston will flvo a rectptlon fcr Mr. Hiiligoss and bride, Thanksgiving eve. Mrs. Uma Weltzler, of Covington,' Ind., who was visiting Mrs. Ehy Baker, cf Grand avenue, has returned home. Mrs. Elizabeth Powell and daughter Charlctte have returned from, a five weeks visit to relatives and friends in Ch'cago. Tfmden. of Cleveland. O.. !s vi. Iting his mother. Mrs. James Bradfn, anu' will remain until auer lnannegiving. ANN UAL UKPUBLICAX BANQUKT. It Will He Held To-Morror XlgUt at Commercial CI a I. 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