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AMUSEMENTS. Empire—taiiiiio Ilurlrmiuern. The Casino Operatic Burlesquers opened at the Empire yesterday with a good, lively olio and two burlesques that ran considerably to chorus singing. The opening burlesque was the Dromioish affair in which Johnny Ray used to appear, and which he has since elaborated into a play. The leading characters were given with sufficient comedy to elicit a great deal of laughter and applause. In the olio were Thompson and Carter in a sketch that really had some continuity, and In which Miss Carter exercised a voice much better than that usually carried by average vaudeville ladies; Jessie Herworth and Ada Stockholm, singing und dancing; Edwards and Conley, Irish team, and Miss Jeannetta Eiliott in an acrobatic and tumbling turn in long skirts that was as neat an act in its line as has lately been seen here. The bill also included the familiar favorites, Louise Carver and Pauline Black, in an eccentric and highly personal batch of “chansonettea,” and Roberts anti Doreto in their "Heap Fun Laundry” acrobatic, pantomime The afterpiece was full of musical numbers, ending with a rendition of Sousa’s "Stars and Stripes Forever” by the whole company as a zobo band. Ste of the Stnge. 13. E. Rice, bubbling over with sympathy, has offered Mrs. E. J. Ratcliffe, the alleged English wife of the actor, E. J. Ratcliffe, an engagement in "The French Maid.” Menry C. Miner has renewed his contract with James A. Herne for a period of five years. Next autumn Mr. Herne will appear in “The Reverend Griffith Davenport,” as already announced, and later in an Irish drama. Dan Daly’s benefit at the Casino, New York, netted the farce comedian $3,149. Daly, looking weak and pale, sung "Louise,” his old song in "The Belle of New York.” He will rejoin the company in St. Louis next Monday. Charles Coghlan’s company gave a protesoional matinee o£ “The Royal .3c>x” at the Garden Theater, New York, Thursday afternoon. Among those present in the audience were Miss Maud Adams, Miss Julie Opp, Miss Mary Munnering, Miss Rose Coghlun. Miss Julia Marlowe. Miss Fanny DaveiiDcrt, Miss Viola Allen. Miss May Irwin. Miss Annie Irish, Mrs. Clara Bloodgood, Miss Amelia Bingham. Miss Camille d’Arville. A man going out of English’s last night exclaimed: "Well, that Mercia, the Christian girl, hadn't much in common with girls of to-day or she would have accepted the offer of Marcus Superbus in preference to dying with the Christians in the lion’s den.” "Oh, J don’t know.” retorted his wife who knows girls. "She dragged Marcus down to death with her. distinctly a feminine delight; and had the satisfaction of knowing that no one else would ever get him, also very up-to-date." In Wilson Barrett's book it is learned that Mercia was at the sentimental age, the dream time of life whin the veriest school girls sometimes give evidence of dating and bravery from which older folks would shrink. Out of the whole Christian crew in this play Miss Rooke's Mercia is the only one that seems real. Three more performances remain of "The Sign of the Cross.” PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Miss Florence Coffin wilt go to Charleston, 111., Tuesday, to visit friends. Miss Jessica Bird will go to Chicago tomorrow to visit Mrs. Harry Elwood. Miss Margaret Gushing, of Toledo, will come soon to visit Mrs. Kate Perry Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Georg’' N. Catterson went to Charleston, ill., yesterday, for a brief visit. Mrs. Ta-e U. Kahn will entertain friends this afternoon at her home on North East street. Mrs. Swing, of Cincinnati, who has been visiting Mrs. H, J. Milligan, has returned home. Alias Natalie Driggs returned yesterday from a. visit to her aunt. Miss Shuler, at Decatur, Hi. Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Schaeffer have gone to Cincinnati, where they will reside permanently. Mrs. Robert Milter, of Canton, <>., will come soon to visit Mr. and Airs. Stanley lgoe, at the Victoria. Mr. and Mis. Ijnuis Weslyn Jones have gums to California, and they expect to locate in San Francisco. Mis. i.nras Nebekei is the guest of Mrs. A. !J. Sturtevant. No. 20 West St. Clair street, fora few days. Mrs. Mary Fox Alexander, of Minneapolis, is visiting Mrs. N. E. Alexander, No. 2318 North Meridian street. Mrs, Timothy Harrison, of Chicago, will come to-day to visit her parents, Mr. und Mrs. Frynklin Landers. Mrs. Marta Thayer lias returned to her home in Bloomington, after a short visit with friends In this city. Mr. Richard 1-HUeary. of Columbus, Ky., who has been visiting his brother, Mr. It. It. Hilleury, has returned home. Mrs. Louis DesehUi ,unl (laughter will go to Burlington, R,.. to-day. to visit Mrs. Deschiet’ mother, Mrs. Smithers. Mrs. Garland Stuart, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs Harold Taylor, will return to her t ome in v*onne*>vtllo to-morrow. Mr. A. 8. Caldwell, of Memphis, who has been spending reverui days with Ills sister, Mrs. Charles Rockwell, inis returned home. Mr. Charles Mayer and sons and Miss Eleanor Ketcham left last evening for Duiisville, N. Y.. !u join Mrs. Charles Mayer. Alisa Blanche O'Donnell will give a card party Saturday evening for Miss Hinkle and Miss Arnold, who ire visiting Alias Josephine Smith. Mrs. Chauneey Turner gave a card party yesterday afternoon hi honor of her sister, Mrs. Austin Morris Smith, of Cincinnati. The parlors were adorned with American

Beauty roses entirely. Among the guests were Mrs. Stevens, of Reading, Pa., and Miss Elsie Griffith, of Evanston. Mrs. Ira N. Holmes, of Winfield. Kan., who has been visitin;—her sister, Mrs. W. T. Holmes, of 78 West North street, has returned home. Mr. Hector F'uller read some original stories last evening at th~ Portfolio Club, taking the place of Prof. 11. T. Miller, who was to have read a paper. Miss Eleanor Dllks will give a company tiiis evening and Mrs. Edson T. Wood one Monday evening for Miss Lura Bryner, of Peoria, who is Mrs. J. P. Dunn's visitor. The Mozart Piano Forte Club, the young pupils of Air. Dungan, will have a monthly meeting at the home of Air. and .Mrs. C. E. Thornton, on Broadway, next Tuesday evening. Mr. and Airs. O. E. Coffin entertained a few friends last evening for ex-Governor and Mrs Owen Vincent Coffin, of Connecticut, and Mr. E. J. Phelps, of Minneapolis, who will return to-their homes to-day. . Mrs. Blanche Lyon Caldwell, who is spending the winter with her son, Mr. William Caldwell, is visiting her mother in Jeffersonville, having gone to attend the eighty-third anniversary of her mother’s birthday. , Mrs. Clifton Comly and son, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wright Alaxwell and Colonel and Mrs. Oran Perry have returned from Richmond, where! they went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Comly, mother of the late Major Comly. Airs. J. H. Dicks will leave next week for Philadelphia. Pa., where she will visit for son. Mi. Waltur H. Dicks, and attend his marriage, Feb. 16. to Aliss Durfor. a prominent young society woman of Philadelphia. Mr. Dicks and daughter will go later. A concert will lie given at St. Paul's Church Tuesday evening by the Altar Guild. Among those who are to take part are Airs. Enrique C. Alilier, Alts. A. Q. Jones, Mr. Carl Hoenig, Mr. Oliver W. Isensee, the Alisses Beissenherz and Master Ralph Abbe tt. Miss Ida B. Webster, of Parksvilhj, Ky., who has been visiting freinds and relatives in Montgomery and Hendricks counties, has returned to the city, and will be the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. P. Durham, and family. on East Elevqnfh street, for several days. Mrs. Augustus Bruner, new 7®) North New Jersey street, assisted by Mrs. William Perry. Mrs. S. H. Socwell, Mrs. V. M. Woodward, Mrs. AI. C. Joslin, Mrs. S. M. Compton and Mrs. C. A. Quade will entertain the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of Roberts Park Church this afternoon at 2:3C o’clock. The Young Women's Christian Association will give a reception Monday evening in the association parlors to the new physical director. Miss Clara Anderson. Miss Andersen is from Dr. Sargent's School of Physical Training, in Boston, which combines physical culture and Swedish gymnastics. Mr. Franz Bellinger, the new director of the Indianapolis Maennerchor, was the guest of honer last evening at a reception given by the Ladies’ Club and chorus of the society. The social gathering was held in the handsome clubrooms of the society at Maennerchor Hall. Air. and Mrs. John P. Frenzel, Mr. and Mrs. Max Leekner, Mr. Francke, vice president, and Mrs. Scherer, president of the Ladies’ Club, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krauss received the guests and presented them to Air. Bellinger in the club drawing room. All of the rooms were elaborately decorated with great baskets and stands of ferns and quantities of Southern smilax and palms. In the broad reception hall an orchestra was stationed and played throughout the evening, alternating witli choruses by the Maennerchor. The members who assisted in entertaining were Mr. Otto Frenzel, Mr. Alois Geiger, Mr. Max Drach, Messrs. Robert and ’Clarence Martindale, Mr. Charles Adam, Mr. Frank Kotteman, Air. Frederick Krauss and Air. Henry C. G. Bais. Small parties of young ladies presided at the silver punch and lemonade bowls. In the gentlemen's smoking room there was an embankment of palms and ferns tilling one end of the room. The guests were limited to the active and passive members of the Maennerchor, and Mr. Bellinger was given a cordial welcome to the social side of the organization. The committee of the first section, which gave the entertainment, was Mrs. J., P. Frenzel, Mrs. Max Drach and Miss Lena Fertig. Mrs. Julius F. Pratt gave a unique studio tea yesterday at her home, on North Pennsylvania street. Mrs. Pratt’s artist friends and a few others were invited to see hqr chief treasure, a reduced, replica in bronze of Air. MacAlonnies’s famous Bacchante. This replica is from the studio of thq great sculptor in Paris, and was fashioned by his own hand. The AlacAlonnies Bacchante unites the modern with the classic in its pose, and probably surpasses anything in this country, at least, in the action which every line and curve indicates. The ricli bronze on its handsome pedestal was a treat in itself. The artistic setting which the hostess has created is unlike anything in the city or vicinity. Mrs. Pratt has had a curio room fittejd up in the upper fioor of her house. In it she has placed her treasures from all parts of the world, old brass candelabra from an old cathedral, pewter dishes, tankards, samplers, pictures, china, figures from historic places, rare piejees of every description, many intrinsically valuable. many historically valuable, with the whole room lighted with candles in quaint candlesticks yesterday. At either side of th(| Bacchante was a "Flying Mercury” and a "Victory.” The three pieces of world famous sculpture form a study alike for artist or Philistine. Near the Bacchante was a large basket of roses, and on a picturesque table was an old tea seit. and from the rare old cups the guests were served with tea and a wafer accompaniment. An aid pitcher of multi-colored carnations adorned thw center. Miss Julia Harrison Moore presided at the tea table and Miss Bessie Hendricks. Miss Anna Hasselman and Miss Deborah D. Aloore passed the cups. Among the guests werq Air. T. C. Steele. Air. William Forsyth, Mrs. Forsyth, Mr. R. B. Gruelle. Air. Otto Stark, Aliss Julia G. Sharpe. Miss Virginia Keep, Aliss Roda Selieck, Air. Carl Lieber and Mr. Rembrandt Steelo. LOGAN—BIJCHA NAN. The marriage of Mrs. Anna Buchanan, former police matron, and Mr. Alexander Wallace Logan, of Akron, 0., took place yesterday at 1 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Buchanan, on South Olive street. The relathes and nearest friends were invited to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. J. Gumming Smith, pastor of the Tabernacle Church, of which Mrs. Buchanan was a member. The house where the marriage occurred is where the bride has Jived for twenty-five years. The tasteful decorations in the rooms were of pink loses, carnations and smilax. The bride wore a handsome gown of gray silk with a brocade of pink and green. Passementerie of the two colors and gray chiffon over pink and green ch in.ge.ible silk formed a corsage trimming. After a breakfast had been served a series of receptions was held from 3to 4:30 o’clock. The first of the guests were the members of the Queen Esther Order of tlie Eastern Star, the second guests were the members of the Meridian Union, W. C. T. I!., of which tlie bride was a member. and the last were her associates in the police department. Mrs. Logan was handsomely remembered hv the societies and bv individual friends with gilts. Mr. and Mrs. Logan ! ft 1 -.t evening for Marion. To-day they will go to Cleveland, where they will he entertained by Mrs. Logan's married daughter, and then thev will go to their home in Akroh, 0., where they will be at home after Feb I at No. 590 Buchtel avenue. Among the guests at the wedding were Mr. Janies H. Logan, of Ht. Louis, brother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Diamond, of Gallon, O.: Air. and Mrs. R. V. Ottmars and daughter Lillian. Mr. and Mrs. Chauneey L. Van Nuys, of Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Imol. Mr Frank Imel, Messrs. Harry and George Imel. Miss Minnie Fraker and Air. and Airs. Willard Fields, of Fairland. AH.'NCIE WEDDINGS. Sj**. iI to tlie Indianapolis Journal. All NCIE, Ind., Jan. 37.—The marriage of Edward Neff and Aliss Minnie l. Kennudy was celebrated last night at the.home of the groom, which had been prepared in advance for the event;. Air. Neff is young busings man. Air. William Gulliver and Aliss Nora Chelsman were married nisi night. The groom is a baseball pitcher of note in Indiana towns. If A XSEI i—l) E FEN BAUGH. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KOKOMO, Ind,, Jan. 27.—Charles Hansel and Alifrs Leone Defenbaugh. of this city, were nuirriod Wednesday evening at the residence ot the bride’s parents. The ceremony was by Rev. Ralph J. Smith, pastor of the First Congregational Church. The groom is bookkeeper hi thq plate-glass factory and the bride is a member of one of Kokomo's oldest and best families. K ENN ED Y- IX >W N EV. Spcvial to the Indianapolis Journal. RI'BHVILLK. Ind.. Jan. 27.-Le<*uidaH L. Kennedy, oldest son of Air. and Airs. E. L. Kennedy arid Miss Loom A. Downey were married at the- home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Albert L, Aldridge, on West Ninth street, yesterday by Rev. <\' W. Tinsley. Forty guests were present. After a week's visit in Indianapolis the couple will begin housekeeping in Rushville. FRAZIER M't'LKLLAN. Special to the Indiana put is Journal. SEYMOUR. Ind., Jan. 27.- Aliss May McClellan, of this city, and Air. Edward Fra-

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zier, of Birmingham. Ala., were married tonight at the residence of the bride's mother, Rev J T. Charlton, of the First Presbyteiiai; Church, officiating. BOWLING^GAMESr One fn the Tournament—-One at Marion Club. The Old Guards were defeated last night in the bowling game with the Independent Turners. The game was played on the Independent Turner alleys. The score was as follows: —lndependent Turners.— Eauter 12 8 8 8 & 21 19 9 8 17 9 7—135 Deluse 15 7 15 7 9 15 11 14 14 7 12 16—142 Fields 7 8 7 18 8 7 12 13 5 5 9 S—los Benninger 10 9 13 16 12 8 9 18 S 8 7 19—139 Siersdorfer .... 21 7 7 8 9 9 7 97 11 9 B—ll 2 Koeokert 6668879 18 988 B—lol A Seldenstioker.lß 9 19 IT 8 16 16 13 12 9 8 B—l4l G Seidensticker. 7899 6 96979 9 9 96 Jungclaus 14 913 16 19 14 7 8 9 8 7 15—138 Dicks 13 8 16 9 16 8 8 16 17 9 9 14—143 Total 1,252 —Old Guards. — Julius Keller... 6 21 12 18 8 14 7 9 8 12 12 5—132 A. Meyer 6 8 8 7 7IS 12 8 6 812 it—lo 9 Blind 9 7 6 9 12 8 6 15 16 9 5 7—199 Kuhn 12 6 9 9 17 6 8 9 8 14 9 7—114 C. Becker 7 6 17 8 8 8 9 7 9 8 16 7—llo Stumps 7 9 9 9 8 7 9 9 9 18 8 19—120 J. Karrmar, ....12 14 779877958 12—105 Jos. Keller 7 19 7 8 7 9 14 9 6 9 8 7—llo J. Becker 9689885 '8 7277 14—116 H. Kothe 16 8 15 8 11 4 15 7 8 18 14 6-,130 Total 1,155 State vx. County. A team of bowlers representing the employes of the state last night defeated the team of county employes at the Marion Club alleys. It was a game full of excitement and fun. The score remained close throughout and ended with a margin of only four pins for the state employes. The score: .State—Rothschild 134, Belzer 91, Brown 118, Kgnew 94, Carter 131. Total, 568. County—Royse 105, Beeler 105, Fesler 121, Hilligoss 128, Hare 105. Total, 564. Elwood Defeats Alexandria. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ELWOOD, Ind., Jan. 27.—An exciting contest was witnessed last night in this city between the bowling teams of Elwood und Alexandria. Elwood won by three pins. Each club has won a game, and the rubber will bo played on the Anderson alley Feb. 1!! MISS SHERMAN’S RECITAL A Young Pianist of Skill—Mine. Llnne, Soprano. Miss Blanche Sherman, a young Chicago pianist, gave a delightful recital last evening at the Propylaeum before a fair-sized audience. Miss Sherman is onei of the few young pianists who have an artistic musical temperament. In addition to her own gifts, this has been carefully cultivated. She plays with the style of a finished musician. She executes with facility tlie most difficult passages. The programme which she played entirely from memory, was tremendous, biiginning with the “Sonata Appassioriata” of Beethoven. Then she played the "Gavotte et Musette,” from the Third English Suite, by Bach; the Wieniawski "Valse," threej charming selections by Grieg, "Papillon,” "Oisillon” and "Au Printemps,” with exceeding lightness and daintiness, and then the difficult "Staccato Etude,” by Rubinstein. In her last group she gave Brahm’s "Sunday," Chopin’s “Polonaise Op. 53” and "Etude Op. 25, No. I, Heller’s “Cradle Song” and Liszt’s "Second Rhapsodie.” The selection of compositions v.as well adapted to show the remarkable versatility of the pianist, and eacn was admirably presented. It can scarcely be wise to luivq so young a girl as Aliss Sherman tax her powers as they were last evening with so much hard work, placing the ten numbers in three groups, with no intermission. Mine. Ragna Linne, who shared in the ret cital, is a beautiful singer, with a soprano voice of much clearness and resonance. Her style is pleasing, and she sang the “Erl King,” by Schubert, with wonderful sympathy and dramatic fire. Mme. Linne was very ill before the evening was over, and could not sing all of hqr programme, and could not do herself justice in the songs she gave. A concert by two such musicians deserved a large and representative audience.

JAMES L. FUGATE DEAD. For Many Yenrs u Well-Known Hardware Merchant. The death of James L. Fugate occurred at noon yesterday at his home, No. 528 North Pennsylvania street. Death was due to a dropsical condition of the heart. Mr. Fugate Win about seventy years of age. For a long time he was engaged in the hardware business in this city and was well known. He was born in Cincinnati in IS2B and came to Indianapolis shortly after his marriage, in 1860, to Miss Mary A. Love, of Cincinnati. After coming to Indianapolis Mr.- Fugate became a clerk in the hardware store of J. H. Vajen. He became a member of the firm and in later years, with Mr. Hildebrand, purchased the business, which was located on Washington street. Afterward the establishment was moved to South Meridian street, where it is now located. About one year ago, on account of failing health, Mr. Fugate retired front business. Relief from business cares, however, did not seem to improve his physical condition, and his decline was gradual. Mr. Fugate was a member of the Board of Trade. He had long been a member of Christ Church congregation, and had been a vestryman. He was also treasurer of the church at one time. He leaves a widow and four children. The latter are Willis, Walter and Miss Frances Fugate and Mrs. C. E. Swiggett, of Ann Arbor, Mich, Miss Fugate has been attending school at Ann Arbor. She was apprised of her father’s death by telegram and. with her sister, left at oree for Indianapolis. The funeral will take place Saturday at 2 p. m. from the family residence. OBTAINED A FRIEND S RELEASE. George Williamson Charge cl with Perjury In So Doing. George Williamson, a painter, living at No. 1277 Barth avenue, is locked up at the county Jail with a charge of perjury against him. He and Clarence McGuire were arrested Wednesday night for assault and battery. John McClosky furnished bond for Williamson, and went home with him. An hour afterward Williamson returned to the jail and filled out a bond and secured the release of McGuire. In signing the bond he made affidavit that lie owned real estate worth $1,090, and free of incumbrance. The police claim that he has no real estate and committed perjury to get McGuire out of jail for the night. CITY NEWS NOTES. Mayor Taggart is expected homo from West Baden either to-day or to-morrow. The night meetings at Grace M. E. Church will bq continued throughout next week. There was a meeting of tlie executive committee of the .Indiana Liquor League yesterday afternoon. Plans for extending the league were discussed. Roxie Hamilton, si washerwoman, living at No. 129 West Wabash street, was arrested yesterday for petit larceny. She is acc ised of stealing some clothing from a family for which she worked. W. H. Oren. of South Bend, who will be a candidate before the Republican state convention for the nomination for treasurer. was in the city yesterday attending the Republican Editorial Association. The first section of tho Ladies’ Aid Society of Central Christian Church will give a tea, and candy sale at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Clark. No. 624 North New Jersey street, this afternoon from 2 to 5 o’clock. The executive committee of the Knights of Pythias encampment will meet to-night. Reports will be heard from the finance committee. General Ross has secured several handsome subscriptions from unexpected sources. The combination horse sale of Blair A: Baker yesterday eclipsed all previous records. Over one thousand people attended tin sale on Wednesday and yesterday, and about six hundred or the eight hundred horses to be sold were disposed of, to-day being the last day of the sale. Buyers are here from all parts of the country and a number from foreign countries. The shipments under contract will this week reach fifty-three carloads. Slierldnn Hank’* Capital Increased. The State Bank at Sheridan yesterday tiled a certificate with the secretary of state showing that it had increased its capital stock to $45,000. Removal sale of Schrater's china store. Big bargains offered In everything.

SOUND MONEY EDITORS INDIANA REPI lILIC'AX HOLDERS OF OPINION AT ANNUAL DINNER. ♦— Addrexse* by Governor Mount. Representative Overstreet and Others —A List of the Guests. The Indiana Republican Editorial Association gave its annual dinner last night at the Denison Hotel. It was a very pleasant affair. There was an abundance of good things to eat, and no set speeches. The ladies were also there, and likewise the Governor, the lieutenant governor, the congressional representative from the Seventh district and Louis Holtman, a Democrat. Lest some might think it strange that a Democrat should be found in such good company, it should be stated that Mr. Holtman was a guest of honor by reason of his being president of the National Editorial Association. Os the molders of sound public thought there were perhaps seventy-five from various parts of the State, most of them young, energetic, capable looking men, though those with the gray hair that marks the veteran in the profession were also there. It was an evening in which shop talk was laid aside and the cares of the profession discarded. It is useless to describe the menu, menus being very much the same the world over. They begin with blue points and end up with coffee or ‘ cafe,’’ as the confusing menu cards have it. The “case” part of the programme was reached last night at about 10 o’clock, and then began tho oratory. Sometimes this portion of the banquet is tiresome and sometimes impromptu. Even the toastmaster was impromptu. Last bight it was impromptu. J. A. Kemp, the president of the association, was unable to be present, and at the last moment the honor of presiding fell upon William H. Elliott, of the New Castle Courier. Mr. Elliott fulfilled tho expectations of his friends by relating several admirable stories, one of which at least was apocryphal. He said that he had heard this particular story back in 1883, and had never published it, but had sacredly preserved it for this happy occasion. He then told how Abraham Lincoln, when a schoolboy, treated his chum, Jake, to gingercake. Abe, it seems, divided the cake, which was a whole quarter section, and was so taken with the voracity of Jake that he forgot to eat his portion. Then dividing his own share, he gave another piece to Jake, who duly consumed it with the avidity as he did the first piece. Abe again divided, and then again, and when Jake had at last eaten the whole of the cake, Abe says to Jake: “Jake, do you like ginger bread?” Says Jake to Abe: “I don’t believe there is airy boy in this room who likes ginger cake better, and I don’t believe there is airy a boy who gets so little of it.” ‘‘Now,’’ continued the toastmaster, “I think it is strange that a party of editors, and Republican editors at that, who live on the fat of the land, huge turnips, big pumpkins and such things, should come up here and feast. I can't believe that you are like our friend Jake and being of the opinion that you are a little inclined intellectually I will introduce Gov. Mount, who will give us some food for our minds.” THE GOVERNOR CALLED ON. Governor Mount gracefully bowed to ills auditors and received much applause. He .began by saying that he was just congratulating himself that he was at a banquet where there would be no speechmaking. He said that he had entertained some friends at dinner before he came to the banquet and thought he had therefore undergone enough of an ordeal without being called upon for a speech which he termed sheer persecution. He said he had a profound feeling for editor*, Yi peculiar veneration Jlke that entertained by the ancients for the sacred oracles. And like these same people of other ages he preferred to listen rather than talk when in such an exalted §resence. He then described the editor as elng a peculiar man, occupying a peculiar position. The editor exercises great powers and privileges. Men up to find themselves famous ,dn account of some editorial, while often, too, they find their careers blighted by the adverse winds that blow from the sanctum. The Governor described his own experience, telling how in 1895 and 1896 the editors began to boom him for Governor. "I have found sometimes,” continued the Governor, “that in talking to reporters and editors they have presumed somewhat upon what I had to say. They seemed to have a peculiarity along that line. I have a strong sympathy with the country editor who is struggling in a little town, but I have always noticed that, though he is denied the luxury at times of roast lamb or veal, he always reserves himself the right of roasting men to his own satisfaction.” The Governor then said that the editor occupies a very important position in the way of shaping and molding public, sentiment. The locality, he said, was what the editor made it, and that he could always tell how progressive and enterprising a community was when he saw the character of its papers. "Much of the progress of which we are so proud,” said he, "is due to the editors. The people in these days receive their practical education from the press and magazines, and the editor should never forget the dignity of his , exalted position. Journalism has been improving year after vear and the editors are exercising their powers with growing moderation. I am glad to meet with you, and if there is one thing that I like to do it is to rub up agamst the editors for whom I have such a profound veneration.” AVhen the Governor closed his little speecn the toastmaster related a second story to his fellow-hanqueters. He said that it was on such occasions as the present one that people tire compelled to notice the vacant chairs and to realize that they are growing old. “These that will come after us,” he said, "will notice that our places are vacant and will probably wonder ‘where we are at.’ When I was younger and more disposed to investigate things, I once had an old woman tell ray fortune. She said that 1 was a good man, obedient to my wife and devoted to my family, and then she added, being a theosophist, that when I died iny soul would go into the body of a white mule. Ever since then 1 have always given particular notice to every white mule I saw, and often I have noticed in their eyes a peculiar beseeching look, as if they wished to speak to me. And friends, when my chair is vacant and you ever chance to meet a white mule T hope you will treat it kindly. Now we have one vacant chair here tonight. the soul of whose former occupant has not gone into a white mme. I have reliable information, however, that he has gone to a pretty bad place. We will now hear from Mr. Overstreet, who will tell us of this place where our former friend. C. B. Landis, has gone.” MR. OVERSTREET’S TOAST. Mr. Overstreet began by remarking that there were many present whose kicking qualities made them well adapted for entering the bodies of white mules. Continuing, he said he had a great feeling of respect for editors, a feeling that approached almost, to fear. Whenever lie was approached by a newspaper man, he said, he always hesitated, for he felt that he could not give advice, as an editor usually has that article 'n Urge quantities himself, nor could he throw bouquets, for the editor possessed high proficiency in that art himself. Neither could he offer any criticism, lor similar reasons. It. is an inspiration, he said, to consider how far-reaching the power of journalism is, and he ascribed to the editors of the State the increasing reputation which attaches to the name of Indiana. "1 have to take occasion in talking to my friends in the East to ask them what they considered Posey county, Indiana, to lie like, and they have always been wonderfully surprised to learn the true facts of that beautiful locality. This odium that has attached to the State has been largely dissipated m the last ten or fifteen years, and this because of the change that has come over the business, social and politico 1 character of the State. Indiana in recent years hits taken the initiative in many gieat movements, movements which have been largely due to the efforts of tho newspapers of the State. The editors of Indiana have lately won for the State the reputation of being one of the soundest of the sound-money States in America.” Great applause greeted the speaker at this point. Continuing, he said, "it was Indiana that turned the tide in the conflict of opinion that crystallized In the St. Louis platform. When the Indiana plan for currency reform

is enacted ’nto law the State will take front rank for advanced progress among the States of the Union." Louis Holtman. president of the National Editorial Association, was the next speaker. He said that he had agreed to say something provided it was not on the subject of politics. Being a Democrat, he thought it would not be in taste for him to branch out on that theme, although the audience looked like a good one to sail in on. Shaking of the National Editorial Association, he said that its next meeting would be at Denver the latter part >f August or first of September, and that the Indiana Republican Association was entitled to seven delegates. The toastmaster then said he would introduce by request the handsomest man in the house and thereupon called for Lieutenant Governor Haggard. Mr. Haggard urged upon the editors the duty of making a thorough study of the currency question, particularly of the report of the jnonetary conference commission. The rr.olders of public opinion, he said, must do some molding at home. J. D. Hogate, the secretary of the association, next made a brief speech, in which he also touched upon the monetary question, saying that the man with the fewest dollars would suffer more than the man with many if the country had an unstable currency. He then urged upon Representative Overstreet to do all in his power to prevail on his colleagues in the House to adopt some measure of currency reform, and throw upon the Senate the responsibility for the failure of any legislation upon the subject. He then read an invitation from the publishers of the Journal inviting the association to visit the new quarters of the paper, which, he said, were the finest in the West. Mr. Hogate also read a letter of regret from Senator Fairbanks, who for many years has made it a point to attend the meetings of the association. The senator said that imperative engagements kept him at Washington and that both he and Mrs. Fairbanks greatly regretted that they could not have the pleasure of being present. J. W. Baker made a rattling talk, in which he touched upon the tariff. Rrvanism and currency reform. This closed the speech-making and the party adjourned to the parlors, where they held a pleasant reception, lasting until a late hour. THOSE WHO WERE THERE. The following were those who were present: Governor Mount and wife, Representative Jesse Overstreet, ,T. D. Hogate and Mrs. S. E. Hogate, Danville Republican: Fred H. Nauer, North Vernon Banner: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beckett, Greencastle Banner-Times; J. E. Walker, Noblesville Ledger: A. W. Tracy, Hartford City Times; Jesse S. Birch, Oxford Tribute: Frederick A. Miller anil W. H. Oren, South Bend Tribune; A. S. Roberts and A S. Keesling, Logansport Journal; W. B. Campbell and wife, Anderson Herald; Will H. Craig and wife. Noblesville Ledger; A. W. Bruner, Paoli Republican: M. W. Pershong and daughter, Tipton Times; E. O. Rose and daughter. Angola Republican; Charles R. Lane, Fort Wayne Gazette; A. C. Beeson and wife, Winchester Journal; E. J. Marsh and wife, Portland Republican; F. T. Singleton, Martinsville Republican; A. W. Howard, Spencer Journal; S. N. Cragun and wife, Lebanon Patriot; Louis Holtman, Brazil; R. B. Oglesbee, Plymouth Republican; J. W. Baker and wife, Columbia. City Commercial; John George, jr., and Harry George, Lafayette Call; W. S. Montgomery, Greenfield Republican; W. H. Elliott and wife, New Castle Courter; H. A. Strohm, Kentland Enterprise; John H. Revick, Lagrange Standard; J. D. Revick, Lagrange Standard; T. H. Hazelrigg and wife, Indianapolis: H. W. Ruton, Goshen Times; A. M. Willoughby. Greensburg Review; J. Potter Miner. Chicago; Charles W. Lockwood. Peru Republican: W. S. Haggard, Lafayette Herald: Will B. Maddock, Bloomfield News; Russell Seeds, Indianapolis Journal; E. A. Remy. Seymour Republican; George J. Cravens. Versailles Republican; M. C. Gaber, Madison Courier; John J. Wingate, Shelbyville Republican. The association meets this morning at 9 o’clock at the Denison, when the business of the organization will be transacted and a long list of speeches delivered.

THE LIMIT REACHED. Columbia. Club .Mt'iiibernbip In Now Six Hundred and Fifty. The Columbia Club yesterday reached the limit of the membership decided on a few months ago. Last fall when it was agreed that anew clubhouse should take the place of the present structure it was arranged to increase the membership to 650. Since then 309 names have been added. Yesterday when the limit was reached it was found there were nine applications for membership on file. These applications, could not be acted upon, and it was suggested by some that the membership limit be further extended to 700. A petition setting out a request to this effect was immediately put in circulation and was extensively signed. It will probably be acted on favorably. Many letters have been received from different parts of the State, the writers indicating a desire to join tne club, although they have not forwarded formal application for membership. Should the club deem it advisable to extend the membership to 700 it is not anticipated thete will be any delay in filling out the list. The club’s negotiations for the Christ Church property have not made further progress. The University Club is considering a proposition to buy the Columbia clubhouse. CAUGHT A HIGHWAYMAN, * An Ohio Uepniy Sheriff Who Wouldn't He Robbed. William Bruck, jr., deputy sheriff from Hamilton, 0., came here last night for Pressley Watson, a burglar arrested yesterday. He had several hours to spend, and started from police headquarters to Virginia avenue to take a car to Vine street. It was about 1 o'clock. Under an awning on Maryland street, just west of the county jail, a man jumped upon hjm and grabbed his watch chain. Bruck drew his revolver aid captured the fellow as he was trying to escape by scaling the jail fence. The highwayman was taken to the jail and locked up. He was either very much under the iniiuence of liquor or was afflicted m?ntally, . He gave his name as Milo Haskett, of Newman, 111. He said he was a butcher and came here to see about the purchase of ice. He had the appearance of an honest man, and wore the three links, emblematic of Odd Fellowship. Citizen*’ of Evansville Reorganized. The Citizens’ Insurance Company, of Evansville, has been reorganized and James O. Parker, of Danville, elected president. For some time this company has been placing its business through a general agency, but it will now look after its own business and has opened offices in the Stevenson building. The officers of the. company are James O. Parker, president; A. W. Emery, treasurer, and William Downey, secretary. The directors are James O. Parker, James T. Layman, Jesse W. Weik, Will H. Latta, William Downey. W. H. Coleman, H. F. Ellis, H. S. Bennett. F. W. Cook. The Citizens' Insurance Company is an old organization having been organized in 1532. It has a capital of $200,090. Gold Democrat*' Meeting. The gold Democrats havej decided upon calling a meeting of the state committee some time next month, but the date has not as yet been fixed. The nujmbers of the party are casting about for a successor to S. O. Pickens, who declines to continue as state chairman. Efforts arc being made to induce S. P. Sheerin to accejpt the place, but Mr. Sheerin said last night that he must refuse to serve in such a capacity, his business engagements being such as to preclude his doing so. The ••Bears” Win. It is claimed that in all the great exchanges of the world, the "bears" are the more general winners. That is to say. the practical pessimist, the man who believes things will not turn out so prosperous as most people believe they will, is more accurate, as a rule, than he who pins his faith to a rising market. That prices, hopes and optimism generally are destined to sooner or later have a tumble seems true, and he who takes that viewin his business movements is more apt to win than ho who. even if more buoyant, is less sagacious. After all this is only another form of looking out for the inevitable rainy day. The life insurant, and there are hundreds of thousands of him. is an embodiment of this idea. He knows that he cannot always be in good health, always productive, always successful. He is a "l>ear” on the future, and provides for untoward freaks of fortune by so laying up his treasure that when the bad days come, even that last one of all which summons him from mortal sight, those for whom he has so nobly striven shall not suffer. Such a one usually works, as we all should, as though he was to live forever, but his acts are those of a man who knows that he may die to-night.

A PHANTOM STORY OF DISCORD. AMNoeinted Pres* Correct* It* Story Sent Out from Till* City. The Sentinel yesterday morning contained a phantom story about discord in the monetary convention, and had the following sent out over the Associated Press from this city; “The Merchants’ Association of New York, representing thousands of business houses and millions of invested capital, through its representatives sent to the monetary convention, has announced that the bill incorporating - the plan of the commission will be fought in Congress in its present form and changes must be made. The representatives. Alvah Trowbridge, vice president of the National Bank of North America; James McCreery, Richard Cross, of Morton. Bliss & Cos.; U. D, Eddy, of Flint. Eddy & Cos., and James B. Dill, •counsel for the association, came here prepared to protest on the floor of the convention and offer amendments. leaders of the movement argued to them the importance of a united front to secure some action from Congress .urd currency reform and they contented uiemselves with tiling their proposed changes with the convention, which railroaded them to the resolutions committee unread, and they died there. The representatives are anxious for currency reform, and so agreed not to make their tight at the present stage. Mr. Cross said there was little chance of the bills ever passing, so the matter would be allowed to rest for the present in its present shape. He said under the plan it would be possible for swindlers to organize a chain of banks, place the stock in irresponsible hands, loot the concerns with straw investments and leave the honest banks to bear the loss. The representatives were averse to talking on account of their agreement with the leaders of the movement to maintain silence at this time. The New York delegations organized without recognizing the Merchants’ Association representatives. Tneir silence at this lime is with the distinct understanding that the bill will never become a law in its present form. Should there be any chance of its becoming a law the fight will be opened against it.” When the delegates referred to in the above saw the Associated Press dispatch, they were in Philadelphia, on their way to their home in New York. They stopped off in Philadelphia long enough to get the Associated Press to carry the following correction, which was sent out from Philadelphia last night: "The following statement was issued tonight by Alvah Trowbridge, James McCreery, Richard J. Cross, Ulysses D. Eddy and James B. Dill, delegates of the Merchants’ Association of New' York to the Indianapolis monetary convention, from which they are returning home: “ ‘We regret that erroneous reports have appeared in the newspapers regarding our action at the Indianapolis convention. It is due to the cause of sound money, in whose success we are deeply interested, to say that w'e unanimously voted in the convention for the resolution approving the report of the monetary commission, and we earnestly hope that the necessary legislation may be secured to give effect to the principles of a single gold standard, a sofund bank currency and the government’s retirement from the banking business.’ ’’ Headquarter* in tlie >laje*tle. Tiie executive committee of the monetary conference will move its headquarters today from the Denison Hotel to the top floor of the Majestic building, where a handsome suite of offices has been rented. George Foster Peabody, who was one of the most active members of the executive committee, was still in the city yesterday. He said that the campaign for monetary reform had only just commenced. The rooms in the Majestic building will be made the head center of a great literary propaganda. Millions of documents of all kinds w'ill be sent broadcast over the country and no step will be neglected to secure the reformation of the currency as soon as possible. The committee is in constant receipt of many letters from all over the country of an encouraging character for monetary reform. Yesterday Representative Overstreet received the following letter from George Merritt & Cos., of this city: "We have been very much interested and impressed with the work of the monetary convention, just closed, and with the report of the .moneta' 'ommission. As Republicans and as bu. s men we congratulate you on the part have taken in this movement for soum nev. We believe that it is very import, that the bill which you have introduced should be acted on promptly and pass the lower house of Congress without amendment. To that end we would urge you and others who stand high in the councils of the Republican party to make this bill a party measure.”

Free Silver Convention Hnmor. There was a story afloat about the City Hall yesterday that so-called “free-silver Republicans” intended to hold a convention to offset the effects of the monetary conference. The story connected Flavius J. Van Vorhis and Charles Brouse. Van Vorhis two years ago left the Republican party. Brouse said that he had never heard of the reported plan. So far as he knew#no one had gone to Washington to talk with Senator Teller about calling a silver convention to be held in this city. Ylr. Bryson for Secretary. Robert Bryson’s friends are pushing him for secretary of the Republican county committee. Mr. Bryson is committeeman in the tirst precinct of the Third ward, but lived for many years on the South Side. H is one of the active members of the Marion Club. laporte County l#nl Salt. A suit was transferred from the Laporte Circuit Court yesterday to the Federal Court in which John T. Van Kirk is suing Albert J. Biakey. Charlotte Krotz, Charles W. Krotz and Job H. East burn for the value of timber on ISO acres of land in Laporte county. It Mint Freedom lie iV After. Adam Lynn was removed yesterday from the workhouse to the City Hospital so he could receive the medical attention he required. Within twenty minutes after reaching the hospital he disappeared. He had served seven days of a sentence of twen-ty-five days. ■ • Additional Brief In tins Case. An additional brief has been filed by the Ohio Gas Company in the gas waste cases. The argument advanced is that oil and gas belong to the owners of the land In which they are located. Fire on Kiot .New York. Street. The house at 1220 East New York street, owned by i. P. C. Meyer and occupied by W. Dickman. was damaged to the extent of SBOO at 1 o’clock this morning by fire resulting from an overheated stove. ItiiMjtiuii Scheme for Arctic Navigation. TACOMA. Wash., Jan. 27. Russia greatly desires to find means of communication between her north coast and Siberia by crossing the Artie sea. It is said she will make some experiments. According to advices received by the steamer Braemar, Admiral Makaroff, of the Russian navy, has announced his belief that it is possible to travel to Siberia by water across the Arctic sea. He believes that regular communication with north flowing Siberian rivers can be established through July and August by providing vessels bound for those ports with an escort of boats furnished with ice plows. The government is planning to test his project, being greatly encouraged by the success of the Danish ice breakers In keeping Vladivostock harbor open this winter. Family Poisoned. JAMESTOWN. Fa., Jan. 27.—Sylvester Burch is dead and his wife and daughter are at the point of death, with all the symptoms of arsejnical poisoning. His grandchild, a babe in arms, was very ill, but is now out of danger. An air of mystery surrounds the illness of the household. A post mortem examination of the remains of the dead man, held this afternoon, reveak/1 nothing suve slight traces of poisoning. Sylvester Burch was a wealthy farmer, residing at Williamstield. With his wife he was visiting his daughter, Mrs. P. A. Plant, of Jamestown. He was taken violent'y ill on Sunday and died on Tuesday. Every member of the household was taken sick with the same symptoms, but all have recovered except Mrs. Burch and Mrs. Plant, who may die. NEW TELEPHONE (OtIPANY. Reasonable Hu tee Brine Crowds of Subscribers to Their Office. Probably the busiest place In town is tlte office of the New Telephone Cos., HO.'l Stevenson building. Their office looks like a bargain counter of a dry goods store. The number of people who call for the. purpose of subscribing for a telephone at the reasonable rates fixed by the ccfanpany is surprising. It looks like the company will have an exchange of four thousuud subscribers

No Time to Tarry With experiments in Broad and Pastry Baking. Let the other fellow—the milietf —make them. Princess Flour is the highest quality of “patent.* j Has no equal. Every package guaran* j teed. Call on us at the Pure Food Show'. ! The whitest, most palatable biscuits, without shortening. BLANTON MILLING CO. 'iygiSi Dentist Dr. E. A. SMYTHE, 529 Stevenson Building, sth Floor. OMAHA MAY GET FRANCHISE. Eighth We* tern Ball May (to to the Nehrn*kn City. OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 27.—President Batt Johnson, of the Western League, in company with R. E. Schuman and W. J. O’Brien, of Chicago, the owners of tha Grand Rapids franchise, were In Omaha today looking ove" the baseball situation. Conferences were held with local capitalists and sites for grounds were visited, the old Western League grounds being thoroughly inspected. Before the party left for Chicago they had discussed the matter thot> oughly. Neither Mr. Schuman noy Mt\ O’Brien would say what decision they had reached, but Mr. Johnson sad the league was quite anxious that the eighth club should he located in Omaha. Locally it ia considered now quite certain that the club will come here. A Bicycle Record Broken. PITTSBURG, Jan. 27.—Eddie “Cannon* Bald was on the programme at the bicycle race to-night for a quarter-mile dash, and intended to cover ,he distance on the tweMvelap track in thirty seconds or as near that as he could. While coming round the last turn on the first lap he made it too short and fell from his wheel. His trainers run to his assistance, but he was on his feet immediately and was not Injured. After two more attempts he made the quarter in 36 1-5 seconds. The world’s record for forty-eight hoard In a seventy-two-hour race, which was held by Waller, was broken to-night by fifty-one miles. This is thirty-three miles better than the record made in the big New York race last December. The score at 1 o'clock this (Friday) morning follows: Waller, 893.11; Henshaw, 677.5; Elkvs, 893.11; Dench, 818; Gannon, 808.1; Schinneer, 890.4; Hall, 87.3; Ruckel, 793; Walters, 884.5. Stallion Norvnl Sold. FRANKFORT. Ky., Jan. 27,-Thc famous stallion Norval, 2:14%, sire of Countess Eve, 2:09%, was sold to-day to J. C. Linneman, of Lima. O. He was owned by the lute R. P. Pepper. Price not known. Colonel Peppefl paid $15,000 to the late Senator Leland Stan* ford, of California, for the stallion. What Kid McCoy Will Do. BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan. 27.-In a letter to the Courier Kid McCoy says that uniesa Fitzsimmons or Corbett covers his money within six weeks from Jan. 25 he will clainy the heavyweight championship and defend it against all comers as fast as they come. Ten-Round ‘•Mill.,'* PARIS. Ky., Jan. 2?-Kid Lafebre, of Cincinnati, and Lou Meller, of Evansville, Ind.. tought a ten-round draw here tonight. It was a fast and furious fight.

OBITUARY. Capt. Matthew O'Brien, One of the He roes of the Confederate Navy. , . 1 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27.—Capt. Mat! O'Brien, United States supervising iiispeetor of steam vessels here, is dead. He wag one of the few remaining figures of tha Confederate navy, having served on tha Sumter, tl.e Shenandoah and the Alabama* He participated in the fight off Cherbourg* as engineer of the Alabama, when that historic vessel was destroyed, and was one of the last to leave the ship, being rescued! frem the wattfr by the English yacht Deerhound. Joseph lleco. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—The State Department has been informed through Consul General Gowey, at Kanagawa, Japan, of the death at that place of Joseph Heco, tha Interpreter to the consulate, who had held the position since 1859. He was a Japanese by birth, but a naturalized citizen of tha United States. He is credited with the publication of the first newspaper in Japan* Heco, when a boy, in the latter part of th# ’sos, while returning In a junk to Yokohama from a visit to Tokio. was blown away to sea. The junk drifted along across the Pacific for over fifty days, when tha Japanese were tak n off by the bark Auckland and brought to San Francisco. There Heco was taken in charge by the collector of the port, and was afterwards made tha protege of a Baltimorean named Sanders, who placed him in school. A subsequent patron was Senator Gwln, of California, Hero was naturalized in the Baltimore District Court, and afterwards became clerk ta the caption of the United States ship Fennimore Cooper. In 1859. when the United States consulate was opened at Kanagawa, Heco became the first interpreter and held the place to the time of his death. >laj. Edward Whitley. PRAIRIE DIT CHIEN, Wis., Jan. 27.-* Maj. Edward Whaley, aged sixty-one, and prominent member of the Iron Brigade, died suddenly to-day of heart disease. H 4 was born at Athens. 0.. and enlisted as at private in Company C, Sixth Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry. John Werlole. NEW YORK. Jan. 27.—John Medole, hea<| of the printing firm of John Medole & Son, and the oldest master printer in New York, died to-day from injuries received Wednesday night, when he was run down by u cab. How a person can gain a pound a day by taking an ounce of Scott’s Emulsiom is hard to explain, but it certainly happens. It seems to start the digestive machinery working properly. You obtain a greater benefit from your food. The oil being predigested, and combined with the hypophosphites, makes a food tonic ot wonderful fleshforming power. All physicians know thii to to he a fact. All druggists; soc. and ft.oe. SCOTT A KJWME. Chemists, New York

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