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Hobson’s Choice “Take that or nothing.” At the close of the nineteenth century competition has induced dealers to treat their customers better. Princess Patent flour will be delivered if ordered by your dealer. Do not accept any brand of so-called “patent’’ flour as the equal of Princess. Every package guaranteed as to quality and purity. Ask your dealer for it. BLANTON MILLING CO. Hot Water Bottles. All Sizes, All Prices. Huder’sDrug Store WASHINGTON AND PENNSYLVANIA STS. Open all night. (übanola DFNTTCT Ur. A. E. BUCHANAN HUH 110 1 When Building. AMUSEMENTS." Knglhli'ii—“Jack and the Beanstalk." If for no other reason than to brush up on their nursery mythology, theater-goers should take a final peep at Klaw & Erlanger's brilliant production of “Jack and the Beanstalk,” which returned to English’s last night for four performances. This is su-id to be “Jack's” last year In this' country, the show being booked for London next season. A night wdth this extravagantly lavish production takes one back to childhood days and makes the observer as happy as a schoolboy who has just learned his teacher is laid up with a toothache and can’t come to school. No little gratitude is due Barnet and Sloan for their idea which icsulted in a revival of the Mother Goose Tales, and it was a fine stroke of Klaw & Erlanger to give the musical extravaganza u production on the grand scale that makes the play attractive to both big and little folk. A more poetic hero of romance than Jack Hubbard never wore tights nor sang a song, and a handsomer Jack than Emille Beaupre, who made her first appearance in this city last night, never played the role. The managers have at last found a girl who promises to duplicate Madge Lessing's personal hit. Nellie Lynch is the same graceful Little Miss Muffet seen, here last year, and with the assistance of Sin bad Kelley, she is still giving her unique specialty dance, including her acrobatic contortion act, the hen a Japanese l marries, she kens her teeth, to a great exmarring and ling her beauty, riean husbands Id not dream of c h barbarism, t on the conry, want their t’ts to remain autiful and atevery woman owes it to herto preserve her beauty, attract- . iveness and amiability to the very end. Thousands of women fail of this for one great prevalent reason. While they resort to every device to preserve their beauty of complexion by external applications and possibly take the best care of their general • health, they are too frequently utterly neglectful of their health in a special womanly way. No woman can remain beautiful, attractive or amiable, who sutfers from weakness and disease of the delicate and important feminine organism. A woman who suffers in this way will lose her clearness of complexion, her eyes will become dull, worry and pain will mark her face with wrinkles and she will become nervous, sickly, fretful and despondent. There is a sovereign remedy for all troubles of this description. It is Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. ” Mv illness was caused by Lack of medical attention during childbirth It lasted for a period of three years, during which my suffering was almost indescribable,' writes Mrs. Edith Petty of Texauna, Cherokee Nat., lud. Ter. “Owing to the injuries received—rupture, internal displacement. etc., 1 became a physical wreck. I was in a constant state of pain and nervous collapse. I became so nervous I feared in-anitv My heart was affected and I had spells of palpitation and smothering. Was reduced in strength and could take no solid food. The doctors told me that recovery was impossible without a surfhcal operation. My monthly periods ceased en irely. My mother bought a bottle of I)r. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. 1 took twelve bottles. Thanks to an All-wise Providence and Doctor Pierce’s medicines, the symptoms have all dis•pineared. I cun now do a hard day’s work, eat anything and everything I wish. I regard my recovery as permanent for it is nearly two veara •incc 1 stopped taking Dr. Pierce’s medicines."

only one of Its kind on the stage. Marie Celeste, as Princess Mary. Is an excellent singer, and her double encore in the second act gave her an opportunity to introduce a beautiful Hawaiian love song, called “Ika Hula.” which she sang with all the passion and langorous charm of a native of the islands. Hattie Moore was as good a Mother Hubbard as any ever seen in a child’s picture book, but her dog is far more talented than the lean cur tamed in story for his craving for a bone. Jack’s famous cow is also a talented animal, being able to dance with front and hind legs both. Ross Snow’s Fairy Queen is one of the best things In the show, ahd while entertaining the famous Giant, to whom Jack gives the “knockout’’ drops. Snow had a chance to show up his vaudeville accomplishments. Harry Kelley as Sinbad and Harry Clay Blaney as Old King Cole ran a neck-and-neck race last night to see wnich would be the favorite funmaker. They sang until out of breath and were then called back to sing again. In addition to all these merry entertainers there were the forty thieves, with their "Kingdom Come” opening chorus, the ten good fairies, light as feathers in their dances, the eight pretty maids, and every one a beauty, the blackbird chorus that came from the giant’s pie. and all the other singers and beautifully costumed ballet performers, who lend color, grace and motion to this jolly entertainment. The scenic features are a trifle more elaborate in places than when the great show came here last year, and the spectacular effects, including the firefly spectacle, are on an order seen only in this edition of “Jack’s strange adventures.” There was a vivacity and dash to last night’s performance that could have been ascribed only to the presence of Ben Teal in one of the boxes. Mr. Teal, known far and wide as a. veritable master in staging big affairs, had not seen his production for months, and there was an apparent effort to demonstrate that the people he had drilled were still as good as ever. “Jack” will remain until Wednesday night, giving a matinee to-morrow. Grand—" The Banker's Dnnghter.” The Grand Stock Company’s clientele has grown to be so confident of the abilities of the members of the organization that it is always sure of a good entertainment, r.o matter what play is produced. In “The Banker's Daughter,” Bronson Howard's great melodrama, the stock company shows to almost the best advantage of any play it has put on. An excellent audience witnessed the initial performance iast night. The scene painters scored another triumph. The stage settings have always been gorgeous, but In “The Banker’s Daughter" they seem to catch the eye of the audience mete forcibly than any effort in this line that has yet bepn made. The setting for the American embassy in Paris and for the par t of the ruined chateau were especially good. In this week's attraction Mr. Paulding, the. new leading man, makes his first appearance. Mr. Paulding more than sustains the excellent reputation he has already made in the character of John Strebeiow. After the audience got acquainted with him—and after last night's performance all felt as well acquainted with Mr. Paulding as with any btner member —they were liberal with their applause for his fine work. Mr. Kirkland and Mr. Patton, as the Count De Carojac and Harold Rutledge, respectively, made a great hit with their duel seene in the fourth act, and showed themselves masters with rapiers. Mr. Conger and Miss Daily sustained with their usual ability the comedy roles. Miss Shannon, as the wife of Strebeiow, gave an interpretation of the part that was eminently pleasing to the audience, and only verified the confidence of hiy many sttnen admirers in her ability. Mr. Miles, as old Mr. Brow r n, presented a really artistic old man—quite the best work he has yet done. "The Banker’s Daughter” should have a big house at each performance. Park—"A Cheerful Idiot." “A Cheerful Idiot” (the title being the name of a favorite character in the Journal’s "funny column”), written by Edward Blondell, and produced under the management of Blondell & Fennessy, began a three days’ engagement at the Park yesterday, playing to inadequate houses at both performances. The piece deserves better patronage, lor it is full of funny lines and situations, with several specialties of more than common excellence. Mr. Blondell interprets the character of “the cheerful idot” in such a clever fashion that he never becomes wearisome, although on the stage much of the time. He is ably assisted by Libbie A. Blondell. as Bessie, who also possesses a sunny disposition. Miss Blondell added greatly to the pleasing impression she had already produced, by singing popular songs in a breezy, “catchy” manner. She gave -a clever imitation of Anna Held in her famous song “Won't You Come and Play Wiz Me,” omitting, of course, much of that chic little French woman’s violet winks and gestures, which always makes the front seats uncomfortably warm for their bald-headed occupnnts. Mr. Nodink and Miss Waller drew forth hearty encores by their fine rendition of sentimental airs. The former possesses an exceptionally sweet soprano voice, while Miss Waller’s contralto at times takes a remarkable range. E. Waller, as Adolph Saltspretzeleser, showed great aptitude in portraying German character. He was handicapped, however, by the author’s evident intention to make all other roles subordinate to the one reserved for himself. At the Thursday matinee “A Cheerful Idiot” will retire in favor of “John Martin’s Secret,” one of Sutton Vane's exciting melodramas. which makes much of a thrilling “leap for life,” said to take place in the third act.

Empire—>‘New Night Owlm.” The first burlesque Cyrano struck the town yesterday afternoon at the Empire in the opening burlesque of the “New Night Owls.’’ The company gives a performance of fair merit, which would be enhanced if Maud Elston’s “Ragtime Mag” were toned down a little. There are several pretty choruses, some of them beyond those usually essayed by a burlesque company. The three Rio Brothers have developed an entirely new act on the swinging rings, which shows much strength and grace in its execution. Few acrobatic teams, if any, work with more harmony and precision. May Adams, who does a sketch with Charles Clarke, has a clear voice that caused her rendition of an Irish ballad to bo enthusiastically encored. Lew Carroll’s monologue is new and good, though the puns and points are a little too fine for Empire comprehension. Mazie Yale and Violet St. Clair do a clever dancing turn, ;und Charles Falke renders some new songs with stereopticon illustrations. There are some funny scenes, most of them familiar} in the closing sketch, “A High Old Time.” Scenery and costumes are rich. The company will remain three days. There will be no theatrical attraction at the. Empire the latter half (of the week, Thursday night being devoted to the wrestling match between Eddie Barr and Ed Adamson, and Saturday night to the tenround boxing contest between Bezenah and Murray. A special operator will receive returns to-night from the. McCoy-Sharkey fight, which will be read to the audience as received. Author of “('j-ruDo’’ to Be Evu mined. CHICAGO, Jan. 9.—'Tile attorneys for the defendants in the “Cyrano de Bergerac” case appeared in the United States District Court to-day and asked for a postponement of the temporary injunction proceedings. The request was granted by Judge Grosscup, and the lawyers for both sides were told to agree on aj commission to take the deposition of M. Rostand, the author of "Cyrano.” in, France. The court ordered the attorneys appear before him next Monday, by which time, it is expected, the commission that 4s to cross-examine M. Rostand will have been selected. In all probability the United States consul at Paris will be asked to the evidence of the French writer, attorneys representing both parties being present to make the cross-examina-tions. Melien'n Success in C’hicnKO. CHICAGO, .fan. 9.—The new comic opera, “The Fortune! Teller,” presented at the Columbia Theater here to-night by the Alice Nielsen Operja Company, met with an enthusiastic reception. Mayor Harrison and party occupied a box and the spacious theater was crowded with a fashionable audience. Miss* Nielsen, on her entrance, was greeted with an ovation seldom accorded so young a jprima donna. Eugene Cowles, formerly of he Bostonians, was also heartily received. ;The rendition of the opera was a brilliant success. Primrose Able to Appear Again, WASHING TON. Jan. 9.—George Primrose, the minstrel , is not dangerously 111, as telegrams of inquiry from various cities received to-daiy seemed to indicate that his friends have [such an impression. Mr. Primrose was able to appear to-night with his company at the National Theater. Ilcli Itiugrr l’cak lieutl. NEW YORK, Jan. ft.—'The death Is announced in /Brooklyn of William Peak, the famous bell / ringer, aged ninety-four. Previous to the civil war the Peak family, seven

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in number, toured the United States giving performances in bell ringing, a form of entertainment much in vogue at that time. Mr. Peak conducted the tours of the family, and was always to be found in the center of the group. The others were arranged on either side, according to their height. Alexander Revive* “The Ambassador." LONDON, Jan. 9.—George Alexander and his company at St. James Theater this evening revised Mr. Craigie’s play. “The Ambassador.” In response to a call before the curtain h n announced that his next production would be Walter Frith s “A Man of Forty.” Mrs. Potter on the Boards Again. LONDON, Jan. 9.—Mrs. James Brown Potter, the actress, has entirely recovered from her recent illness. Sh** resumed her part, Miladl, In “The Musketeers,” at Her Majesty's Theater, this evening, playing with hei original charm. Note* of the Stage. Frances Hodgson Burnett has received sfo.foo in royalties from the dramatization of “Little Lord Fauntleroy.” Seats for the Liliputians wall be placed on sale at English's to-day. Franz Ebert and his companions will arrive Friday night. Fred Beckmann, in advance of “In Old Kentucky,” another of Jacob Litt’s big successes, arrived yesterday. Lulu Tabor is with the company that will be at English’s Jan. 17 end IS. To-night at the Park Theater, Homer Selby, Kid McCoy’s brother, will be In the box with the telegraph operator, and there will be nobody in the big audience quite as much interested in the CVlcCoy-Sharkey fight as this brother of the famous pugilist. The special wire will bring the story of the fight by rounds. The New Year’s matinee of Richard Mansfield at the Grand Opera House, in Chicago, broke the record in the matter of receipts. The amount taken in at the box office was $2,300. It is expected that this “Cyrano de Bergerac” engagement, which closed Saturday night, wall yield $70,000 for the five weeks. Mansfield played to $94,000 in nine weeks in New York, making $164,000 thus far this season. FREE FLOWER SHOWS. State Florists Will Ask Aid from I.egisla tare. The Indianapolis Florists’ Club, by a unanimous vote, last night decided to merge itself into the State Florists’ Association. The action was expected, as agitation to jhis end has been under consideration for some time past. At the meeting yesterday afternoon, reports were read showing that, while Ihe club was in good condition, there was a crying need of affiliating itself with an organization having a larger scope. One of the chief results of the affiliation with the state organization will be that instead of holding the annual chrysanthemum show in this city every winter, the State Association will hold four shows during the year. In addition to this, all shows will hereafter be free to the public, and, in order to carry out this plan, it is the intention of the association to petition the legislature for an appropriation of about SI,OOO annually. Among the flowers displayed at the meeting were two varieties of carnations, the “Hill’s America” and “J. H. Crane.” Both were exhibited by the Dorners, of Lafayette. The forme* 1 is a brilliant and deep scarlet of good size and strong stem. The Crane carnation is slightly deeper in color, but has all the other peculiarities of the first-named carnation. Both are very flagrant. The committee was for some time engaged in amending the constitution so as to admit of the changes necessary to holding more than one annual show, and when this was done, the following officers w r ere elected: President. E. G. Hill, of Richmond: first vice president, J. C. Pow r er, of Indianapolis; second vice president, Herbert Heller, of New Castle; secretary, R. A. McKeand, of Indianapolis; treasurer, J. F. Huntington, of Indianapolis. Messrs. Power. Langstaff, Alley and Huntington were appointed as members of the legislative committee.

PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Miss Anna McMahan is entertaining Miss Alma Mauzy, of Rushville. Miss Margaret Carey will give a luncheon to-day for the Misses Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lybrand will leave in a short time for Mexico to reside. Mr. George Warmouth left yesterday for New Orleans, where he will spend a month. Miss Knippenberg’s luncheon Friday will be for Mrs. Mayer and Mrs. William Scott. Mrs. H. C. Martin is at West Baden with her son, Mr. Louis H. Martin, who has the grip. Mr. George W. Burnham, of Detroit, formerly of this city, is spending a few days here. Mrs. Harry Palmer, of Denver. Col., is visiting his mother, Mrs. J. J. Palmer, and sisters. Mrs. Henry Vinton, who has been with Mrs. Catterson, has returned to her homo in Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Carr have recalled their invitations for this evening on account of illness in the family. Mrs. Georg© Hunt will receive this afternoon at 76 Blacherne, between 3 and 5 o’clock, for Miss Celeste. Mrs. A. P. Spruance will read her paper Friday afternoon to a few friends, who are to meet her at Mrs. H. B. Holman’s. Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Raub have returned from their wedding trip and are at home at No. 2118 North Delaware street. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Coffin have issued invitations for a curd party Tuesday evening. Jan. 17, for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Fletcher. Mrs. Edwin Farmer and daughter will return to-day from Dayton. 0., where she spent the holidays with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Parrott. The Missionary Society of the Fourth Presbyterian Church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Harry Coughlen, No. 1519 North Capitol avenue. The nobles of the Mystic Shrine have issued invitations for a gathering Friday evening for the members and their wives at the rooms of the rite. The Woman’s Missionary Society of Cen-tral-avenue Church will *meet this afternoon with Mrs. Roberts at the corner of Ash and Fifteenth streets. Miss Davis, of Boston, and Miss Barbey. of Reading. Pa., who came to attend the Adams-Pickens wedding, left last evening for their homes in the East. Mr. Lynn Stone and sister, Mrs. Claude Griffith, returned yesterday from New York, accompanied by their brother, Mr. William B. Stone, who has been very ill. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Griffiths will go to Lafayette to-day to attend a reception which the Federation of Clubs of that city will give this evening to James Whitcomb Riley. Mr. and Mrs. Sears have returned from Rensselaer, where they were called to attend the funeral of their daughter. Their mother. Mrs. A. Pureupile, came with them for a visit. The marriage of Miss Rosamond McDermott. of Cincinnati, and Mr. Raymond Van Gamp, of this city, is to take place Feb. 1. A large number of friends from this city will attend. The Friday Afternoon Cinque Club will give an evening company Thursday of this week, and the gentlemen are to be their guests. The meeting will be held with Miss Stella Seidenstieker. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Espy, of Shelbyville, Tenn., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Chenoweth. 841 North Delaware street. They are parents of Mrs. Chenoweth, and will spend several days. Mr. Constantine Riegger will leave the last of the week for New York for permanent residence. Mrs. Riegger and sons will be located at No. 9 East North street until they go to join Mr. Riegger. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Perry and Miss Susie Perry, who were called here on account of the illness and death of their father, returned to Columbus, 0.. yesterday, accompanied by Mr. arid Mrs. K. E. Perry, who went to attend the funeral. GRIFFIN—DYER. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WORTHINGTON, Ind., Jan. 9.-Miss Abby Dyer, only daughter of James M. Dyer, a prominent lumber dealer of this place, was married this morning at the family residence of Mr. Hansen Griffin, of Indianapolis. Rev. Malcolm, of the Presbyterian Cnurch. officiated. The bride is one of our most popular young women, and will be much missed in social circles. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin loft on the morning train for Chicago. Their home will be Indianapolis, corner Seventh and Meridian. Fire broke out in the upper part of the home of T. B. King. No. 2434 North Pennsylvania street, yesterday afternoon, and burned away the roof. The damage is estimated at &AN.

IT IS GROWING WORSE ♦ DREYFUS CASE SCANDAL HAS TAKEN % FRESH START. ♦ Resigns Hon of Qneunty Ho Renuropaire from the Court of Cassation Viewed with Astonishment. A RADICAL ANTI-DREYFUSARD ♦ WHO WANTS TO POSE AS AN AVENGER OF THE FRENCH ARMY. Deposition of the Exile Examined by the Conrt—Made No Confession and Say* He Is Innocent. > ♦ LONDON, Jan. 10.—The Paris correspondent of the Times says: “Os all the scandals produced by the Dreyfus affair this of the resignation of M. Quesnay de Beaurepaire is certainly the greatest. What is beyond doubt is that the Nationalists, who have not a single man whose name was imposing or whose ability was dangerous, now appear to have found a chief, although his aim is still far from clear. With Quesnay de Beaurepaire leading the Nationalists and anti-Semites, Paul de Roulede leading the League of Patriots and Godefrey Cavaignac at the head of the Patrie Franeaise, the republic, if it escapes, will have a hard time.” The Paris correspondent of the Daily News says: “The action of M. Quesnay do Beaurepaire in resigning is astounding, lie throws up one of the easiest and most honorable posts and a salary of £I.OOO a year, which might have gone on indefinitely at a time of life when men cease to be fortunate if they plunge into new ventures. It is believed that he intends to stand for the Senate, the Academy, and, later, for the Presidency of the republic.” The Paris correspondent of the Daily Graphic says: “Tt really seems as if the Dreyfus affair can only move by earthquakes. Undoubtedly the action of M. Quesnay de Beaurepaire will precipitate a crisis which may prove the gravest the Dreyfus affair has yet involved.” The Paris correspondent of the Dally Mall says: “To-day's revelations of various kinds tend to show that the members of the Court of Cassation are themselves divided into two fiercely opposed camps of Dteyfusards and anti-Dreyfusards. M. Quesna de Beaurepaire’s explanation of the causes for his resignation wall probably lead to the fall of the Cabinet, since he complains bitterly of the way M. Lebret, the minister of justice, conducted the interview with him when he offered to the minister a statement of the relations between M. Bard, of the criminal branch of tlio Court of Cassation, and Col. Picquart.” The Echo de Paris this morning publishes a statement by M. Quesna de Beaurepaire, of the reason for his resignation of the presidency of the civil section of the Court of Cassation. In a long document he virtually protests against what he suggests is a conspiracy on the part of the Court of Cassation to exonerate Dreyfus. But ho practically admits his partiality by declaring that his resignation was intended to avenge the army and its generals for the sufferings they have had to endure in silence.

Dreyfiu*' Protests Innocence. PARIS, Jan. 9. —A telegram from Cayenne, capital of French Guiana, has been communicated to the Court of Cassation embodying the reply of Dreyfus to questions put to him by the public prosecutor there, Dreyfus energetically denies that he ever confessed that, he was guilty to Captain Le.brun-Renault, in whose charge he was E laced at the time of his condemnation, and e protests his innocence. MEAT-INSPECTION BILL. The Cologne Gazette Says It Will Be Advantageous to Americans. BERLIN, Jan. 9.—The Cologne Gazette today, discussing the proposed meat-inspection bill, takes the view that the measure will b© in no way detrimental, but rather advantageous to American meats. It instances the uniform regulation covering importation for the whole of Germany whereby foreign meat is inspected at the frontier and not submitted to further inspection, and says this removes all the ground for the American complaints against repeated inspections. Continuing, the Cologne Gazette expresses the opinion that after the introduction of the bill it will perhaps be possible to so modify the orders now enforced regarding American pork that the production of American inspection certificates will not be demanded, a concession, it is pointed out, which will be of considerable pecuniary advantage to American exporters. The bill does not prohibit the importation of sausages from the United States. Whatever use the Bundesrath may make of the powers conferred upon it, it need not cause Americans anxiety, the Cologne Gazette continues, adding: “If the Americans, os indicated in the resolutions of Congress, entertain the idea of adopting retaliatory measures against Germany, it is to he hoped that in their final decisions they will recognize the spirit of conciliation and regard for their interests with which the new German meat-in-spection bill was drafted.” Effect of Oe'rman Restrictions. WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.—The restrictions imposed by Germany on the importation of meat are producing the results which might be expected, says Consul Abert, at Brunswick. There is a loud outcry from all parts of the country about the high prices and scarcity of meat. The consul quotes from a German newspaper to show that since the interdiction of swine the use of meat among the workmen has diminished one third. Whenever a piece of meat comes on the family table it is so small that it only suffices for the satisfaction of the man. The present conditions, it is predicted, will work an injury to the capacity for labor and the power of endurance of the growing generation. The consul quotes from petitions of the German butchers to show the extent of the demand for an abatement of the meat exclusion laws, and then says: “It is apparent from these extracts that the population in Germany is increasing more rapidly than the means of subsistence. In regard to the supply of meat, there can be no question; Germany cannot supply the demand. In my opinion Germany is rapidly reaching the position held by England before the abolition of the corn laws. Under the influence of a protective tariff industry and enterprise has increased immensely. Germany now rivals the United States and England in manufactures, hut. unlike the United States, it has not the provisions and breadstuffs for its home consumption with a surplus for other nations.” AUSTRIANS* EYES OPENED. Sow Regard America Important Enough for an Amhnnsndorship. LONDON, Jan. 10.—The Vienna correspondent of the Times says: “The delayon the part of Austria-Hungary in raising the legation at Washington to an embassy has probably been largely due to financial considerations and to the fact that Austria has had smaller interests in the United States than the other powers. The recent accentuation of American foreign policy has undoubtedly counted for something in the matter. Prior to the war the tendency was to regard the United States as ineujuible of expansion owing to the impression that their naval resources were insufficient. The achievements of the American war ships against Spain surprised people, and, possibly, not very agreeably. The Austrians soon began to realize that they must regard the United States as a great power. A mere legation must therefore have appeared as a slight to the United States government, and us nothing of this

sort was intended the decision has finally been taken, which can only be regarded as satisfactory.” GERMAN 111 LLDOZERS. They Threaten to Seise the t_'hlef Island of the Tonga Group. MELBOURNE, Victoria, Jan. 9.— Advices received here from the Tonga islands, via Auckland. New Zealand, say the German consul has arrived there from Samoa and has given notice that Germany will 9eize Savao, the most fertile of the Tonga group, unless the Tongan government pays private debts which the natives owe to a German company. The government. ‘ however, repudiates the responsibility and says the giving of credit to the natives was contrary to law. The King is appealing to Great Britain, the United States and France. The Tonga islands are a group in the Pacific ocean, composing a section of the Friendly islands, in latitude 20 south and longitude 175 west, and composing at least 150 islands. The population, including the outlying i.-lands of Ono, Michaeloff. Slmonoff and Pylsiart, is 25,000. The people are Christians. REPATRIATED SOLDIERS. Spaniards Terribly Emaciated—Thir-ty-Nine Deaths on One Transport. BARCELONA, Jan. 9.—The Spanish transport Notre Dame De Salut, which sailed from Havana on Dec. 19 for this port, has arrived here with 1,100 repatriated soldiers on board. The vessel was overcrowded, and many of the troops were found to be ill on the steamer's arrival. During the voyage thirty-nine deaths occurred. The sick soldiers were speedily attended to and 360 of them were taken in ambulances to the hospitals and one hundred others were removed to the sanitarium. The remainder of the troops were in a fearfuiy emaciated condition. and were hardly able to stand. Crowds of persons who had assembled to welcome the returning soldiers were horrified at the sights presented by the men, and wept and cursed the mismanagement of the officials. Farewell Ban a wet to Beresford. SHANGHAI, Jan. 9.—The municipal council of the Chamber of Commerce and America and China Associations gave a farewell banquet last evening to Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, who has been for some time in China on a special mission from the British Associated Chambers of Commerce to inquire as to the opportunities for further developing British trade in this country and as to the security for Investments and undertakings already here. Lord Beresford, In responding to a toast to his health, said that the cosmopolitan character of his hosts proved that his policy in China was unanimously approved by the representatives of the great nations having the largest trade interests in China. Lord Beresford sailed from Shanghai to-day for Japan. To Abolish Sugar Bounties. LONDON. Jan. 9.—At a crowded meeting of the Anti-Sugar Bounty League, held in London this evening, a resolution was unanimously adopted demanding that the British government should immediately conclude a convention with Germany, Austria, Holland and Belgium to abolish bounties and to guarantee producers security in the open British markets against state-aided competition. Lieut. Gen. John VV. Laurier, Conservative member of Parliament for Pembroke borough, who represented Canada at the meeting, strongly advocated countervailing duties. He pointed out that Canada was also suffering from bounties given on French fish.

For Cartooning: the Kaiser. BERLIN, Jan. 9.—The Paris Figaro was confiscated by the police throughout Germany yesterday on account of a caricature which it contained, copied from Puck representing Emperor William of Germany, in the guise of a ‘‘Despised Animal.” Puck, in its Issue of Dec. 7, published a double page cartoon by Pugh representing all the crowned heads entitled ‘‘The threatened revolt in the jungle.” Emperor William was represented, as a boar. Sngastu Ministry Will Resign. MADRID, Jan. 9.—Owing to the inclemency of the weather, Senor Sagasta, the premier, was unable to visit the Queen Regent to-day to submit the question of conference in the Cabinet. The crisis is therefore again postponed, but there is no doubt that the Sagasta Ministry will resign. General Weyler has given a second banquet to the military chiefs. Eighty Officers Degraded. LONDON, Jan. 10.—The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says that at a recent court-martial eighty reserve officers were degraded to the ranks for participating in street demonstrations against the government during the recent parliamentary agitation. THE MUSICAL SOCIETY. A Rehearsal Last Night of McndelaHolm’s Ilymn of I’ruise. The first rehearsal of the Indianapolis Musical Society, an outgrowth of the musical talent that has been interested in the May music festivals in this city, was held at St. Paul’s Guild House, last night, Franz Bellinger directing the two hundred or more singers that were present in the rendition of Mendelssohn’s "Hymn of Praise.” The rehearsal was successful and after it was concluded a permanent organization was effected, Andrew Smith being elected president; Mrs. Seguin Wallace, vice president; Mrs. Franz Bellinger, secretary, and Mrs. Enrique Miller, treasurer. There will be a rehearsal each Monday night. Prof. Bellinger last night expressed much satisfaction at the results of the first rehersal. Inasmuch as it has been decided to abandon the May music festival this year, those w'ho are interested in musical culture are anxious to have some sort of a musical association that, to a certain extent, at least, will take the place of that organization here. It is the purpose to give a grand concert at Tomlinson Hall next spring. On that occasion soloists of repute will be engaged to appear. Those interested in the new venture are modest in their ideas and while saying that they do not hope to in any way to take the place of the May music festival, they express the hope that through their efforts interest In choral work may be kept alive in Indianapolis. Commercial (‘lnit Bills. This afternoon the committee of the Commercial Club that has been at work drafting anew park law will make a report to the directors of the club. They will report a law similar to that passed in 1895, and what was afterward declared unconstitutional. Objections raised by the court have been avoided. Later this week the committees that have been at work on laws for a circulating township library. Albert Rabb, chairman; concerning the assessment of real estate for taxation, George Wolf, chairman, and concerning school laws, Thomas C. Day, chairman, will report to the board of directors. If the recommendations made by the various committees are adopted, the legislature will be asked to pass the bills offered. There are two school committees at work, one considering each of the bills introduced at the last Legislature. At that time the club had given considerable thought to the school question and a large committee was appointed to draft a law. There were factions in the committee, two bills were presented, and as a compromise could not be reached, neither was passed. This year it is hoped to have two committees, working on independent lines, arrive at conclusions that can be harmonized into one bill. The assessment committee will recommend that In the assessment of real estate the present time of sixty days be at least doubled, and that assessors be authorized to appoint deputies at not less than $5 a day, instead of $2 a day, the compensation now provided. This, it is claimed, is not sufficient to induce men competent to judge of real-estate values to make the assessments. Child Secures Damages. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 9.-Gracie File, seven years old, the daughter of Mr. ana Mrs. Enoch File, of Kansas City. Kan., has won her suit for damages against that city. On June 25. 1595, while playing in the street in front of her home the child took hold of a live electric light wire which was dangling from u pole in the street und received a shock that almost killed her, und as a result of the shock she Is now a cripple. Through her futher Oracle sued the city and the Consolidated Electric Light and Power Company, jointly. In the Common Pleas Court. A Jury gave her a verdict for $2,600 against the defendants. The electric light company secured anew trial, but the verdict against the city stood An appeal was taken and the Supreme Court sustained the verdict.

MAY BOLT THE MEETING e Many delegates to miners* convention DISSATISFIED. Clinrge* of Trickery in the Naming of u Committee to Vise Credential* —Cmuciir of Ohioan*. PITTSBURG, Jan. 9.—The delegates to the tenth annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America were slow In arriving at old City Hall to-day, and It was nearly 11 o’clock before National President Ratchiord rapped for order and delivered his annual address. About five hundred delegates from thirteen States were then in their seats, and about one hundred more were expected before the close of the day. It was the largest and most representative gathering of miners ever held, and the convention, which will continue throughout the week, promises to be the most important in the history of the mine workers’ organization. Immediately after the opening of the session a dispute arose between President Ratchford and District President Dolan over the appointment of the credentials committee, and the entire session was taken up with an acrimonious discussion as to the right of the chairman to name the committee. At 1:30 the convention adjourned to tomorrow without having taken a ballot for the new officers. After adjournment the delegates congregated in groups and much excitement was evident. Charges of trickery flew thick and fast, and to-morrow there may be a bolt from the convention. Ono of the principal causes for opposition to the administration faction is that the president, M. D. Ratchford, holds a government office, and it is thought he should not exercise the functions o," the presidential office and take so much interest in tiie election of officers as he is. President Ratchford was supported to-day in his contention against District President Dolan for the right to appoint the committee on credentials by a vote of 207 against 121. The committee consists of P. J. Keenan, of Illinois; Walter Cavery, of Pennsylvania, and Joseph Smart, of Ohio. Dolan wantpd one delegate from each State on the committee, and claimed the president had no constitutional authority to appoint. After adjournment the Ohio delegates were In an ugly humor and a caucus was called for 2 p. m. Every delegate was present. W. H. Haskins, the president, announced that matters were being run by persons to suit themselves, and that it was time to enter a protest. A number of hot speeches denouncing the action of the convention were made, Patrick Mcßryde making the principal address. He said that the books of the organization ought to be investigated as to the standing of delegates desiring seats in the convention. He claimed that under the constitution no delegate could sit unless he had paid dues into the organization for six consecutive months. A committee consisting of T. L. Lewis, Patrick Mcßryde and John Richard was appointed to wait on Secretary W. C. Pearce and ask for the standing of delegates. The committee returned with the statement that they had met with a covert refusal. It was then decided that if the tactics of unfairness were to be continued all candidates for office from Ohio and Pennsylvania withdraw' in favor of Illinois and give that delegation full sway. In other words, it means a bolt from the convention. The programme for to-morrow will probably be to rush matters and get through with the work us quickly as possible. Among the important questions to be considered during the convention are an advance in wages, an eight-hour work day and the general adoption of the run-of-mine system. These questions will be decidtai upon for presentation fer adoption at the joint interstate convention of coal operators and miners, to be held here next week, to arrange the interstate wage agreement for the ensuing year, beginning April 1. 1899. At the last national convention but five States, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Illinois, were represented. At this convention the additional States sending delegates are Alabama, Kansas. Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, lowa, Arkansas and Indian Territory. The delegates in attendance represent over one hundred thousand miners.

Bricklayers and Mason*. HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 9.—The thirtythird annual convention of the Bricklayers’ and Masons’ International Union opened in this city to-day. Delegates representing seventy unions in all parts of the country were present when the convention was called to order by President Cline. Mayor Preston, in welcoming the delegates, expressed the hope that “Connecticut will fall into line with the eight-hour movement.” The Important matters to be considered during the ten days’ sessions are the eighthour day, the elimination of strikes by arbitration and the movement against "skyscrapers.” Arbitration as a means to avoid strikes will bo urged and probably resolutions in this connection will be adopted. Sentenced for Riot. PANA, 111., Jan. 9.—Seventy miners and citizens charged with riot were arraigned in court to-day. State’s Attorney Humphreys noLlied fifty-nine of the eases, while eleven pleaded guilty and were given sentences. The trial of Mine Operators Orville and Maxwell Panwell, for inciting riot, will take place Tuesday. Over fifty witnesses have been summoned. Pneumonia continues to rage among the colored nonunion miners, deaths occurring daily. A heavy provost guard is still on duty in the negro and union miners' residence districts. Arrests for carrying concealed weapons are as numerous as ever. ANNUAL FARCE. (Concluded from First Page.') receipts amounted to $22,464,405. against sls,~ 959,296 for November, 1897. The receipts from the several sources of revenue, with the Increase in each case as compared with November, 1897. are given as follows: Spirits, $9,538,461, an increase of $866,481; tobacco, $4,337,018, an increase of $1,487,026; fermented liquors, $4,814,022, an increase of $2,564,960; oleomargarine. $193,770, an increase of $42,423; miscellaneous. $3,465,941, an increase of $1,429,031. Special taxes, $55,190. For the five months of the fiscal year the receipts aggregated $161,129,583, an increase, as compared with the same period of 1897, of $44,341,118. At this rate of increase the receipts from all internal revenue sources during the present fiscal year will aggregate about $275,000,000. Justice Brewer Going: to I'arl*. WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.—Justice Brewer will sail from New York next Wednesday for Europe to attend the meeting of the Venezuelan commission in Paris, of which he and Chief Justice Fuller are members. The commission was to have met on the 25th inst., but a postponement until May 14 has been arranged, so that the forthcoming meeting will do nothing more than formally ratify the postponement. Death* in Porto Rico. WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.—General Henry, commanding at San Juan de Puerto Rico, has notified the War Department of the following deaths: Jan. 4, Private Fingneton, quartermaster’s employe, pulmonary tuberculosis; sth, Charles J. Graham, civilian employe, cause not known; 6th, Private P. F. Bunson, Company E, Fifth Cavalry’, revolver bullet, accidental. Sln*hinK Price* Too Deep. WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.—American manufacturers who are reaching out for foreign trade are making a serious mistake, in the opinion of United States Consul Halstead, at Birmingham, in cutting prices unnecessarily. He cites the case of American nuts and

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JWasson^s^ Ladies’ Tailoring Even the Ladies’ Tailoring Department comes under the influence of this great January Sale. Unusual opportunities are offered to get highclass gowns at less than the prices asked by inferior workmen. The city of Indianapolis has never known the equal of our man tailor for ladies’ suits. This department is busy when others are idlej the result of having only the best. For January very great inducements are offered. These suits, made to order, complete: 10 patterns of fancy Scotch Checks and Plaids, former price $.55, for $86.00 SILK-LINED JACKETS IN ABOVE. Plain and Fancy Scotch Cheviots, former' price $-)S, now $46.00 Broadcloths, black and colors, fine grade, to SOO has been the price, now $47.50 Fancy Venetians, Drepe, Vicunas, Imported Camel’s-hair, Clay Worsteds, black and browns, formerly SO2 to S7O, for $51.00 Garments all silk-lined with the very best quality silk, made especially for tailorwork. H. P.Wasson&Co. A STEARNS is a 3* real Bicycle. Try one and be convinced. C. G. FISIIEW N? CO. ii ■■■ jj General | Arthur] | 100 CIGAR lOe j For Sale Everywhere. J DESCHLER : : : : Distributer \ \ >

bolts which, he says, are quoted in England at from V 2 to £4 la-low the cost of tho British articles, although fully equal to the latter in quality. He says that it might b* reasonable to underbid the Britisli manufacturer 5 or even 10 shillings, but asks why we should beggar the markets of the world by slashing prices in this way. Photo-Etched Counterfeit. WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-A new counterfeit S2O silver certificate has been discovered. It is a photo-etched production of such poor workmanship as not to require a description to prevent its being taken fur genuine money. General Note*. WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.—To-day’s statement of the condition of the treasury shows! Available cash balance, $294,819,103; gold re* serve, $240,115,766. Senator Hansbrough, of North Dakota, who introduced the amendment to the Han-na-Payne subsidy bill, providing for an export bounty of $2 a ton on agricultural prod** ucts, says there are sent abroad hetweeU 16,000,C00 and 17,000,000 tons of agricultural products yearly which would be subject t<# the bounty. „ , . The American and Canadian commissioners held a brief joint session to-day, followed by meetings of the subcommittees on the Northeastern fisheries and on the shipment of goods in bond. Fair progress, it is thought, is being made on both these important subjects. , , The Senate to-day confirmed these nominations: Richard Le Bert, of Colorado, to be consul at Ghent, Belgium: C. C. Goodale, surveyor general of Colorado; John (’. Cline, collector of customs at Angeles; M. R. Moore, register of land office, Tuscon, A. T. _ , Second Assistant Engineer W. J. Sedgwick, of the revenue euttcr service, has been dismissed from government service by order of the President. Ex-Secretary Day and Mrs. Day arrived in Washington to-day and went at once to the White House. Mr. Day said that he had no news concerning international matters. A GIGANTIC MONOPOLY. Steel nuii Wire Trust to Be Capitalized at fJMMNMMMiO. CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Tho Post to-day says; "Official announcement has been made of the completion of a deal which will give the American Steel and Wire Company a practical monopoly of the wire business of the country. Already controlling fourteen large plants, it has conducted negotiations for the purchase of twelve mor,e. The most Important of the Independent companies which are about to pass into the control of the big combination Is the Washburn & Moen, with a capital of $1,000,000. The price paid for the stock of the Washburn & Moen Company is understood to have been in the neighborhood of S2OO a share. The agreement which has been entered into provides for a reorganization of the American Steel and Wire Company, with a capital stock of $90,000,000. The present capital is $24,000,000. Os the new stock $40.000,000 will be cumulative preferred and $50,000,000 common. It. is stated that a syndicate has been formed which will furnish the necessary capital for the purchase of the new plants, and, in addition thereto, provide $13,000,000 of working capital for tho concerns which will enter the new combination. Tho entire amount to la* furnished by the syndicate is $28,000,000. Stockholders In the present American Steel and Wire Company will be entitled to exchange their securities for those of the new company on the following basis. The holders of preferred stock will receive 100 per cent, in the new preferred and 60 per cent, in the new common stock, and the holders of common stock will receive 120 per cent, in new common stock.” Price of Nail* Advanced. CLEVELAND. 0., Jan. 9.—As a result of the completion of the so-called “wire combine” an advance of $2 per ton for wire and wire nails was announced here to-day. It is impossible to buy wire rods in the market in this part of the country, the "combine” having absorbed ail the rod mills.

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