Indianapolis Journal, Volume 50, Number 317, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 November 1900 — Page 3

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BROKEN LINES IKi d erwear AT HALF PRICE. An opportunity to get your Winter Underwear for little money, if we have your size. Paul H. Kr auss 44 East Washington St. WON A DIAMOND .... This is meant for any one that has won on the election. You are welcome to examine our stock of Diamonds, whether you buy or not. Just received, a nlre selection of Dia--rnonds and Watches. "We can save you money. J. !? MUIvIvAIIvY 28 MONOIEMT FLACK. Fire Insurance Written in Leading Companies. CLIFFORD ARRICK, 10 North Pennsylvania Street. Indiana Dental College Department ut Dentistry L'nlversiiy of Indianapolis. tor all kind of dental work. The fem ure to cover the costs only, lleceives patients from s a. m. to 5 p. m. S. W. Cor. Delaware and Ohio Streets. AMUSEMENTS. Amin Held in "I'npu's Wife" nt Lnglish'n Oper Honse. English's Opera House was almost packed from top to bottom last night with one of the most brilliant audiences that has ever graced that fashionable place of amusement. A very few more people might have had seats if they had followed their better judgment and come out to witness Anna Held first Indianapolis appearance In hor new musical comedy, "Papa's Wife." Possibly these misguided ones were too firm in their conviction that hav ing seen Miss Held in "A French Maid" they could never see her to better advantage. Last night's audience, however, could (and doubtless will) teil a far differ ent story. "Fapa's Wife" Is many degree above "A French Maid" in almost every particular. There I a dash and swing, an Infectiousness to the music of the new production that puts it in a class quite by Itself. Miss Held is now surrounded by a greatly augmented chorus of the most beautiful women possible to obtain. The scenery of "Papa's Wife" is of luxurious legance, the costumes of kaleidoscopic beauty. A better drilled chorus coulti scarcely be conceived. One of the most striking features of the production Is the enormous amount or wor reoulred of the :oung women of the chorus. At one tlmo they are a bevy of convent girls, attired In ciuier, but delicate, costumes of appro priate gray: at another, they were trans lormed into a group of "prima donnas," with whom "Papa" had formed an aceiuaintanee during his checkered career: 8t still another, they dazzled and charmed the vision by coming out resplendent in the full uniform? of feminine hussars. In convent garb they danced and did a cake-v.-alk that was one of the hits of the piece. As prima donnas they took part In a pic turesque scene showing a very rechercho rupper at the Golden Lion Hotel. In tho uniforms of hu3-ars. they guvo a saber drill that tooK the house by storm and was encored repeatedly. In addition to all this, they sang in accompaniment to olmost every song In the three acts in such Manner as to amply demonstrate the possession of splendid voices as well as abundance of pc-rsonal charm. "Papa's Wife" is a remarkably clever Lienzing or two spngntly French vaude villts "Madame Nitiche" and "La Kemme a papa by Harry is. Smith. "La Femme a Papa" was written by Hennequin especially for the late Marlt.- Almee. but was secured afterwards by Judic. who had melodies written for It by Herve. "Mme. Nitlche' was done Into English for Lotta and produced by her with great success several seasons. Ileglnahl De Koven ha composed delightful lyrics and a superb fcore ror tne adaptation, which is now the talk of an entire country under the tltlo of "Papa's Wife." In most instances of a production with multiple authorship failure is the inevitable result, in this particular case, the writers know they were labor ing for Anna Held, and therein lies the secret of the marvelous success of the musical comedy in which she Is making rapid strides towards a position in the lead of American prima donnas. The word "American" is used advisedly, for Miss Held said in her pretty little curtain talk last night, "I am doing my best to master your language, and 1 thank you for your appreciation." It was worth going a long distance to see the Anna Held that captured the hearts of Indianapolis. theatergoers anew last night. The little French beauty of two seasons ago in "A French Maid" was piquant and charming. The radiant actress of "Paia's Wife" i3 little short of adorable. The most cynical, who thought critics in other cities were mad to rave over Miss Held as they have been doing the present season, capitulated after they had witnessed her wonderful acting in the "tipsy scene." One does not need any especial gift of prophecy to forecast from her handling of this incident a time when this clever little woman will appear in other surroundings and win new plaudits in a. more serious production. When the time comes, as come it doubtless will, Ml Held will lind the place ready and waiting for her. A word concerning her magnirtcent gowns fchould be added. Those worn In the latter part of th tirst act. after she ban become the baron's wife, and through the rest of the performance, are of truly regal richness, fairly aflame with Jewel, while the effect Is heightened by countless gems worn about her exquisite neck and flashing here and there In her peculiarly becoming coiffure. Charles A. iligtlow has been equipped in "Papa's Wife" with the largest part he

has ever had during his association with Miss Held. He Is absent from the stage but a few minutes throughout the per

formance, anil, in spite of ihis. never grows wearisome in the least. He more than defends his right to the title of the greatest eccentric comedian on the American stage. An effort to keep count of his multifarious changes of facial expression or his devices to keep the laughter going continuously would drive an expert mathematician Insane. Perhaps the funniest scene In which Mr. Blgelow figures Is the one In which Coralle (admirably portrayed by Miss Adella Barker) faints and the two fall to the floor together. Blgelow afterwards vainly endeavoring to rai?e the helpless woman, who weighs something under three hundred pounds, and then metamorphoses himself Into a hair dresser, with results that send the audience Into fits of uncontrollable merriment. The nther principals. Max Flgman. George Marion. Dan Collyer and Miss Ida Darling, render valuable aid towards making the production brilliantly successful. The song hits of. the piece were "My Charcoal Charmer," by Dan Collyer, in black face, assisted ty the convent-girl chorus and rich light effects; Miss Hold's songs, "I am Innocent of Anything and Everything." "I Can't See What Difference It Makes," "Won't You Teach Me, Professor, All You Know." and "I've Been Dreaming of You, Paby," the song by Bigelow'H singing class of convent maidens; "I'd Like to Have a Photograph of That," by Mr. Flgman and chorus of "prima donnas." and IMgelow's comic song, "It Was Purely a Personal Matter." The entrance of Miss He'd in the midst of the lirst act, seated in a handsome carriage, and her exit at the close of the act, whirling around in a real racing automobile of the latest and most improved pattern, created genuine sensation. One more opportunity remains to see Miss Held and her company in "Papa's Wife." The piece will be repeated for the last time to-night. "Sweet Lavender" at the C.rnnd. The work of the stock company at the Grand in this week's bill "Sweet Lavender" cannot be praised too highly. In no former play this season has the whole cast been so uniformly good. Miss Izett, in the role of Lavender, is deserving of especial commendation for her charming characterization of the part. Her easy and natural poses, the charming rendition of her lines and her graceful manners were a revelation to the audience. In Miss Izett the company has an ideal ingenue if she be given the role. Miss Llnthicum, as Miss CllflHian, deserved the applause which was so frequently accorded her, but while she played the part well, her admirers prefer to see her in a more serious role, in which $he excels. Miss Maynard was perfectly at home In the part of Mrs. GillUlian. and she, with Mr. Everham in the part of Dick Phenyl, the barrister, whose one fault is an occasional tipple, succeed in effacing the pathos of the piece, which brings at times, unconsciously, the tears to the eyes of the emotionally inclined. Geoffrey Wedderburn, a banker, as portrayed by Mr. Kirkiand, while one of the shortest roles of the play, is at the same time one of the strongest characters, and Mr. Kirkiand tits the character as well as any other he has presented this season. Mr. Denlthorne. as Clement Hale, the adopted son of Geoffrey Weddcrburn, who is in love with Lavender and weds her in spite of all difficulties, is exceptionally good. At times there is an affectation in his voice which for the nonce detracts from the manliness of the character, but he succeeds in effacing this Impression by an excellent characterization in the last act. Mr. Reynolds, In the role of Horace Beam, a young American In love with Miss Gilflllian. was up to his usual standard of excellence, and was warmly applauded by the audience. The Behman Show nt the Park. The Behman Show, which made a hit at the Park last reason, returned to that house yesterday for a week's engagement and incidentally set a new mark for vaudeville merit. No better specialty organisation has Indianapolis on lis visiting list than the one traveling under the name of the Great Behman Show. The olli cpens with Maude Caswell, "the acrobatic girl," and Arthur Arnold, "tho clown," In a fino exhibition of acrobatic skill, including jumping into and out of barrels while blindfolded. John Kernell, the Irish monologulst, and the Olympia quartet add nothing to the programme, except perhaps to cause the rest of the turns to shine by, contract with their own. Falke and Semon's comedy and musical act has been freshened and appears to good advantage. Ethel Levey makes a bigger hit than ev?r with her unique manner of singing ragtime songs and her clever taffe-off on an awkward soubrette. Following Miss Levey comes the star act of the b'.l. the four Cohans, Jerry, Helen, Josephine and George, in "Money to Burn," a sparkling, frothy, delightful one-act farce composed by George Cohan. Every one of the family Is talented to the fingertips, but George and Jerry easily carry off the honor.. Jerry Cohan is one of the best exponents of quiet comedy acting on the vaudeville stage to-day. George's style of entertaining Is quite the opposite. In various ways he manages to keep "something doing" pretty much all the time, and his "jack-in-the-box" mode of dancing is about a.funny as an audience can stand. Zero, Carl and Zeno, artists on the lofty bars, are showing some new feats in their lino of work this year. Yorke and Adams, whose Hebrew makeups have never been equaled, supply an agreeable fifteen minutes of amusement with their funny dialogue, burlesque palmistry and witty parodies on popular songs of the day. Tho programme is closed with a diverting bit ct nonsense contributed by Ramza and Arno and a novel mannlkin. The Behman Show will remain all week, giving daily matinees. The theater was packed yesterday and the high standard of the entertainment points to big houses throughout the engagement. (iooiI 'onuiany nt Empire. A good sized audience greeted the Dewey Theater Extravaganza Company at the Empire Theater yesterday afternoon ana tho audience was rewarded by a good performance. The company, presents an olio containing some clever acts and a burlesque at the close, which is full of musdc, comedians and dashing young women. In the burlesque Miss Torna Hanlon, who has a line sopranno voice, is the chief performer. The burlesque is entitled "David's Harem." In the olio one of the best features is the military drill by sixteen women who are called Les Belle Zouaves on the programme. They give an imitation of the troops storming the fort of Tien-Tsin, China, which was vociferously applauded. The young women are well drilled and make a fine appearance. Another attractivo feature ot the programme Is the dancing of I .a Fa Falla. called "Visinn of Light and Beauty." Weston and Yost, comedians, have some new sayings and doings and Qulgley Brothers are on the programme with their original sketch, "The Toll Gate." Jordan and Welch have an act In which they cleverly portray eccentric Hebrew character. Other good features ari tho two Lavlnes. acrobatic comedy sketch artists, and Miss Lottie Fremont In a repertory of popular songs. The company will be here all week with daily matinees. Where Grand Opera Pny. SAX FRANCISCO. Nov. 12. The Grau Opera Company, which came direct from Europe to San Francisco, gave Its first performance of a two weeks' season at the Grand Opera House to-night, presenting "Borneo and Juliet." Tho big opera house, holding about 2,000 people, was crowded to the roof with representative San Francisco people. Melba. Do Reszke and other principals received a most enthusiastic welcome, and it was probably the most brilliant first night ever seen in San Francisco. The sale ot tickets for the season has been enormous, breaking the record for all previous engagements In this city of operatic and dramatic companies. Alice Alelnon Name. KANSAS CITY. Mo.. Nov. 12.-Alice Nielsen, the opera singer, known In private life as Alice Nentwlg, was to-day. In the Circuit Court here, granted a petition to take her maiden name of Nielsen. She asked that her stage name be legalized to prevent confusion in signing contracts. Two years ago she was divorced from Prof. Benjamin Nentwlg, a Kansas C-.ty musician. Notes of the Stne. The Strauss orchestra has commenced its tour of the large cities of the country and Is meeting ovations everywhere. In Boston the advance tale reached several thousand dollars before Herr Strauss came to the city. XXX Howell Hansell, a former leading man with the local stock company. Is playing

Danglars in James O'Neill's elaborate revival of "Monte Cristo" at the New York Academy of Music this week under the direction of the Lieblers. The engagement of Charles Frohman's comedians at English's Opera House next Monday night has been canceled. "A Runaway Girl" will be given Wednesday and Thursday nights instead of Wednesday only, as at first announced. XXX Seats are on sale for the engagement at English's Opera House Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoon of Minnie Sellgman, the well-known emotional actress, in the new American comedy drama "When a Woman Ives." Miss Seligman comes to this city with the prestige of a-long and successful engagement in the leading theater of Philadelphia. XXX Julia Marlowe's long engagement In Chicago comes to an end Saturday night of the current week, when she will be succeeded by Anna Held in "Papa's Wife." The demand for "Barbara Frietchle" in Chicago has been so strong that Miss Marlowe found it impossible to give the initial public performance of "When Knighthood Was in Flower," although rehearsals of the new piece have gone forward 6teadily. xxx Mildred Holland is one of the most indefatigable workers among American theatrical stars. She personally superintends the staging and rehearsal of each new production in which she is to appear. It is said to be due solely to her untiring efforts that "The Power Behind the Throne," in which she plays the leading part of Aria, the musician's daughter, has grown into the pronounced success it now is. XXX This is really too bad. A London paper administers a pointed rebuke to Manager Daniel Frohman, of New York, for his statement in a recent interview that he and hbi brother Charles have abandoned all hop? of American dramatists being able to supply them with enough good plays to keep their many houses running. The London paiier calls Mr. Frohman's attention to the fact that at the time it wrote eighteen out of twenty-three New York theaters were producing plays of American origin. xxx Otis Skinner must have rubbed his eyes to see If there was not something wrong with his vision when he read In the New York Sun recently the following words concerning his work in "In a Balcony:" "But the greatest triumph of all was scored by Mr. Skinner as Norbert. Not since Edwin Booth died has verse been spoken on a New York Ftage with liner effect. And yet this Is the actor who was kept out of New York for nearly seven years. But he is having his revenge now, for his work makes the performances of the established romantic stars look very, very pallid." Mr. Skinner Is coming to English's shortly, where he will find himself confronted by people who have been steadfast in their friendship. XXX Frank C. Rostock, proprietor ol the local zoological garden, returned yesterday from Buffalo, where he has been looking the ground over and arranging for tho placing of the Midway and wild animal shows for the Pan-American Exposition in

that city next year. Mr. Bostock declares that the outlook for the success of the enterprise is splendid. He states also that if the people of Indianapolis will continue to give the local exhibition the kind of support they have been according, he will continue the Zoo In this city, notwithstanding the fact that he has secured th large concession at the Buffalo exposition. Yesterday's audiences were entertained with a new act, that of Delano, "The European Marvel cf the Loose Wire." Madame Morrelli and Captain Bonavita are quite as- great favorites as the first day the Zoo threw open its doors to th public. Baby lua, too. hasf'won the popular admiration with her dainty Cuban dances and her finely trained dogs. The sacred cattle, which were expected to arrive Sunday night, are detained in quarantine in New York, but will doubtless be here before the week ends. I-atrons of the Zoo are advised that the engagement of Captain Bonivita and Mme. Morrelli is fast drawing to a close. PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Mrs. George Whlteley is visiting her mother in Ohio. . ;. Mr. Charles F. Daly has returned from a visit with her mother in Lima, O. Mrs. R. J. Snively, of Columbus, O., is visiting Mrs. E. B. Hutchinson on North Illinois street. Mrs. "William J. Kenyon and Miss Geraldlne Mclnerney spent Sunday with friends in Wabash. Mrs. William Scott will entertain at luncheon in honor of Miss Margaret Carey on Monday, Nov. 19. Miss Josephine Robinson gave an informal company last night in honor of Miss Gertrud May Stein. Mr?-. Harry S. New and Miss Florence Coffin will leave to-day for New York to attend the horse show. Miss Blanche Bockman Is the guest of Miss Sara Messing for a short visit before going to Chicago for the winter. Miss Rose Vlnnedge will entertain Thursday afternoon in honor of her visitor; Miss Georgia Cananm, of Mattoon, 111. Tiie Limited Membership Minuet Club gave Its first formal dance of the season last night at the Brenreke Academy. Mrs. J. II. Hewitt and her guest, Mrs. J. H. Allyne, have gone to Cleveland, called by the sudden death of Mr. J. H. Allyne. The first recital of the Students Musical and Dramatic Club for this season will be given Friday evening at Plymouth Chuich. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Second Iresbyterlan Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the lecture room. The Ladies Aid Society of Tabernacle Church will meet to-day at 2:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. John Ingram, No. 1417 Park avenue. The Willard W. C. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. William Moore. 1302 North Senate avenue, Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. William E. English has gone to her country place In Scott countj' to spend the ironth of November. Captain English will follow to-day. Mrs. T. G. Smiley will entertain at luncheon Thursday in honor of Mrs. Snively, of Columbus, O., who is visiting Mrs. E. i. Hutchinson. air. and Mrs. B. F. Gresh have issued invitations for Wednesday from 4 till 9 o'clock, the occasion being their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The German Ladles Aid Society are mak ing elaborate preparations for the annual charity ball, which will be given at the German House Nov. 21. A party of college students from Bloom ington will arrive Friday to attend the col lege dar.ee to be given during the college fair Friday night at lomitnson Hall. The Epwerth League of the Central-avenue Church will hold a public reception for Mr. and Mrs. Halsted Ritter, of Denver. Col., to-morrow evening in the. church par le rs. Mrs. Sam Hahn entertained the Sewing Club Monday afternoon. Miss Blanche Neerman. of Milwaukee, and Miss Blanche Bockman, of Wabash, were among the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Abbett have gone to housekeeping at their new home. 11 Kensington court, where they will receive their friends. They entertained a family dinner party sur.aay. The liana Batake, a Japanese fraternity consisting of nine girl members of he class of 1SX2 of the Manual Training High School, met last Saturday evening with Miss Eleanor Hodson. Th Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Indiana Conference will hold its fourteenth annual conference Wednesday afternoon and evening and all day Thurs day at the Fietcner-piace Church. Mrs. Flora C. Jones has Issued invita tlons for a reception Friday afternoon, from 3 to 6. to introduce her daughter. Miss Florence Jones. .Mrs. Jones will give an other reception on the 23d for Miss Jones. Mr. and Mrs. William Coburn. Mr. and Mrs. Ballenger ami Mr. and Mrs. George liudd ar? attending a nouse party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bush Budd in Rush ville. Yesterday the party went hunting. Miss Marie Frances Hoag. of Chicago, who is to sing at the opening concert of the Flower Mission college fair this evening, at Tomlinson Han. arrived yesterday anil is with Mrs. L. C liaugney at the Victoria Miss Hoag will return home to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pym announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances Gor don, und Mr. Austin I lint Denny, which occurred yesterday at St. David's Episcopal Church, in at-nome cards are after Nov. 2S, at No. 1K) North Delaware street. Invitations have been issued by Mrs. Ada M. Carey for the marriage of her daughter Margart t and Mr. Clarence Winter, to take place Wednesday evening. Nov. 21, at 8 o clock. A reception win follow at S:30. The

at-home announcement is fcr the first and second Mondays in January at 1219 North Delaware street.

fho T.oi?.e' VU!nn.nrv 5rk-ltv rf -the Fourth PrpchvtfHan Churrh will meet with Mrs. V. K. Hendricks, No. 1127 North Meridian street, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The regular meeting of the Ladies MisIfinorv Cr.! . n f thi KHcnila Phlirrh will also be held at Mrs. Hendricks's at the same time. The ladies or tne i rienas' unurcn will be the guests of those of the Fourth Presbyterian Church and will furnish the programme. Mrs. Mary Morris Selvage win sing and tne sudjcci of tne paper wm be "Mexico." Arrangements and decorating for the colUcp fJr wMrh will ntif-n thi AvenlniT at Tomlinson Hall under the auspices of the Flower Mlslon, are completed, and by this . If ft ma a S evening, wnen tne ngms wui De turncu on fr.f tVi I'irct limp Ihp hnll .-111 rrfSfnt an attractive appearance. The different booths represent the various colleges ana win ue adorned in the college colors which the Knt t nraennt Tif tirnpramniB for this evening is an especially attractive one, and the artltt will be Miss aiarie i ranees noag, of Chicago. Other participants on the procramm .Mit hit Mr. Dnrhpr and Mr. Hueh McGibeny. Miss Hoag will sing "The Years Rt the spring, dv ueacn; Jiy utrmi. Sings," by Chamlnade; "The Willow," by Goring Thomas and "Unto Thy Heart." bv Allitson. with violin obligato by Mr. Hugh McGibeny. Mr. Dochez will sing "Tho Lark now Leaves Its Watery Nest.", by Horatio Parker, and "Love Finds Out the Way," from the old English. The officers of the fair deserve great credit for t efforts In selecting excel lent entertainments lor the entire week. PRICE CRAWFORD. RICHMOND, Ind., Nov. 12. Robert II Frice and Miss Minnie Crawford were married this evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert If. Crawford. Rev. F. M. Kemper, of Grace M. E. Church, ofilciated. Both are prominent young people. Mr. Price is engaged in the hardware business. IrvliiKtoit. Mrs. Stewart, of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Cross. Mrs. Demia Thrasher, of Ann Arbor, Mich., is the guest of Mrs. Norris, on Ritter avenue. The Ladles Aid Society will give a coffee this nfternon at the home of Mrs. Simeon Frazier. Miss Charlotte Powell entertained the Kappa girls and their friends yesterday afternoon. Mrs. D. C. Brown entertained the Pi Beta Phi fraternity girls last night with a chafing dish party. Miss Pierson, of Fountaintown, spent Sunday with her siser. Miss Bessie Pierson at the college residence. The Shakspeare Coterie will meet Saturday afternoon with Miss Grace Blount. The tudy of Julius Caesar will be continued. The Irvington Woman's Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Baker. Mrs. D. C. Brown read a paper on "Women in the Heroic Age." Mrs. John Smith and son Julian returned yesterday to their home in Paris. 111., after a visit of several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Patterson and daughter have gone to Shelby county to visit Mr. Patterson's relatives. They will return shortly to Irvington to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Shipp, before going to their home in Washington, D. C. CITY NEWS NOTES. The Meridian W. C. T. U., will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. B. Hann, 2123 College avenue. Reports will be given of the Stato convention. The Y. P. 8. C. E. of the Third Christian Church will give an oyster supper and social at the church Friday' evening, beginning to serve at 6 o'clock. The earnings of the Indiana Reformatory for the six months ending Oct. 31, a statement of which was filed with the Governor yesterday, amount to $35,014.14. Rev. T. J. Villiers, pastor of the First Baptist Church, has received an Invitation to deliver addresses before the Baptist Social Unions of Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 22, and at Peoria. 111., Dec. 4. The Yoke Fellows Society, of the' First Baptist Church, will hold its regular weekly meeting in the lecture room, at S o'clock this evening. Mr. E. E. Stevenson will deliver the address of the evening. The fourth annual meeting of the National Slack Cooperage Manufacturers Association will be callttLto order this morning In the Denison Hotel. Over 150 delegates will be in attendance at the meeting, which will last until to-morrow evening. Mrs. James F. Fargus. of 1716 West Morris street, reported to the police yesterday morning that while purchasing tickets at a local theater she dropped her pocketbook containing The loss was not dis covered until she had left the building and upon her return it could not be found. Mrs. Thomas C. Teck, formerly of this city, died Saturday at San Francisco, where sho went several years ago for her health. Herman L. Peck, who accompanied her to the Pacific coast, was formerly district passenger agent of the Big Four Railroad, with office in this city. The body will be brought to Knightstown for burial. Mrs. Mary B. Omer begins her twentieth year of service at the Union Station in this city to-day. Since the new station was opened for business, thirteen years ago, she has had charge of the baggage department, and the manner in which she has conducted the business is hghly commended by the officials of the Union Railway Company. President Coffin, of the Commercial Club, yesterdaj- selected Judge Gavin, Thomas C. Day and Joseph C. Schaf a committee to represent the club In investigating the terras of the proposed contract between the city and Indianapolis Water Company. The committee will hold, its first meeting to-morrow at noon. ' The Daniel Stewart Drug Company re ported yesterday to the police that a burglar had entered the basement of the store and carried two kegs of white lead to the sidewalk, where they were left. It was thought the kegs were taken out In the belief that they contained liquor and were abandoned when the real contents became known. Dr. C. C. Edwards, pastor of the Edwin Ray M. E. Church, was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Methodis Ministers' Association, held yesterday morning In the Meridian-street Church. Dr. Edwards's paper was on "Tho Secret of Pulpit Power." in which he described many ways of interesting his auditors. The board of trustees and the finance committee of the Indiana Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will meet here Thursday to discuss plans for the erection of r new building at the corner of Pennsylvania and Ohio streets. The building for the present is to be but two stories. The ground floor will be let for storerooms, most of which have been already contracted for The second floor will be used by the Grand Lodge. Prof. Carver's Second Lectnre. The second of a series of lectures before the Literary Club of the Y. M. C. A. by Leonard J. Garvcr, of California, furnished a rare treat for the large audience which greeted the lecturer last night. The hall was completely packed by the members of the club and their friends, and each seemed to take a keen Interest in the dramatic redition of "Quo Vadis." Prof. Garver is a man of large proportions and possesses a good rich voice, well suited for the work he is doing. To-night Prof. Garver will select "Romola" as his subject, and for to-morrow evening he will recite a few passages from "Silas Manier." Friday night he will give readings liom "Jean Valjean." rw Street Car Linen.' There is likelihood of the street-car company building cross-town lines on Sixteenth street on the north and South street on the south between White river and a line drawn north and south at a point near Irvington. It has been rumored for some time that the citizens in the territory outlined were drawing up a petition to submit to the Board of Works. The officials of the company, who as yet have not decided on any definite action, .seem pleased with the movement, as it will relieve a great deal of the congestion at the Washington-street junction. The company has put engineers at work on the proposed improvement of the Broad Ripple line. Case Settled for $!,SOO. The case of Bessie Livingstone, administratrix of the estate of Moses Livingstone, against the Brownell Improvement . Company, of Illinois, which was transferred some time ago to the Federal Court from the Lake County Superior Court was yesterday settled by agreement. Moses Livingstone, while firing an engine for the Improvement Company, was killed. The administratrix brought suit for $10,000 allegIng negligence on the part of the company. The case was settled yesterday for $1,500. ,

SIZE OF THE GAS SUPPLY

IT WILL Iin INVESTIGATED BY TIIE COL'XCIL COMMITTEE. The City Dads Will Also Take a Peep at Consumers Books Steam Heating; Franchise. The special committee appointed by the City Council to Investigate the books ol the Consumers Trust Company held t meeting last night and decided to begin tho investigation on Friday night of thi: week. The committee is composed of Con rad Keller, chairman; James Morlarity, James R. Monroe, James Bllllngsly and Samuel V." Perrott. This committee wa appointed in accordance with a resolution introduced in the Council by Mr. Moriarity The resolution averred that as the company's articles of association provide tha as soon as the stockholders have been paid the amount of stock held,, together with 8 per cent. Interest, gas shall be furnlshec to consumers at cost. The resolution as serted that the stock and interest had either been paid off or that the company has sufficient available cash on hand tc settle with stockholders not already paid. On Friday night the committee will visit the gas company's office and ascertali just how much of a job it will be to go over the company's books. Some members of the committee are in favor of asking Controller Johnson to employ an expert to examine the books. No request of this kind Will be made until the committee has looked over the ground. It is very probable that the committee will make its own examination of the company's books. The gas company has expressed a perfect willingness for the committee to look at its books, but has requested that no publication be made of Its leases or of the names of Its stockholders. In this particular the committee will respect the company's wishes. Councilman Morlarity made the statement last night that the gas company was furnishing gas to Chicago and furnishing plenty of it. Some of the committee doubted if the company was supplying Chicago people with gas. but it was the opinion that the report ought to be investigated. The committee will also Investigate the company's ability to furnish gas to all who apply for it. FRANCHISE FOR STEAM HEAT. A Proposition Laid Before the Board of Public Works. At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon the Board of Public Works met to receive a proposition for a franchise to conduct a steam-heating and electric-lighting plant in Indianapolis. The name of the proposed company is the Indianapolis Heating Com pany. Representing- the company at the meeting were Charles A. Dale, John L. Griffiths, Aqullla Q. Jones, of Indianapolis; C. R. Bishop, of Lockport, N. Y.; IL C. Eddy, of Chicago, and F. A. Bishop, of Hannibal, Mo. The object of the gentlemen is to Incorporate a company to furnish steam heat in Indianapolis if granted a franchise by the Board of Works. The company submitted to the board a contract that it desires to make with the city. It is practically the same as the one made with the Home Heating and Lighting Company, which was recently granted a franchise to operate a hot-water heating system in this city. Mr. Eddy detailed to the board the system and plans of the company to furnish steam heat in the city. The contract as submitted to the board contains provisions for furnishing electric lighting, but the representatives of the company said It was not the intention of the company to furnish lights at the outset. The contract submitted to the board provides for stations for generating heat, power and light for distribution, and they may be established by the company at suitable points in the city. The plans and maps for the construction of the plants, poles, appliances and conduits will be furnished the Board of Works for its approval. The company agrees to furnish all plants with suitable smoke-consuming appliances, according to the ordi nances in vogue in this city. A CENTRAL STATION. The company desires to establish a central station for furnishing the steam heat and proposed the section bounded by the Big Four Railroad tracks on the west, North street on the north, Pennsylvania street on the east and Washington street on the south. The representatives of the company claim that In this section are many residences, hotels, apartment houses and business blocks, and a fair test of the plant could be secured from furnishing the section with heat. The contract provides for a bond of $25,000 to be deposited with the Board of Works for the faithful performance of the contract by the company and an additional $10,000 bond to be made in case of an extension of the, plant. The contract says the first .plant is to be established in a one-mlle-square section, and the work to commence within ninety days after the Board of Works selects the section for the first plant. The company agrees to extend the system where at least 0,000 feet of radiation is contracted for In one-half square mile. The annual rate for steam heating is not to exceed 17 cents per square foot of radiating surface used by the customer, the basis of such radiation being not to exceed thirty cubic feet of air space to each square foot of radiation, the charge to be divided according to seasons and time of payments as may be determined by the company; the radiation to be ascertained by measuring the surface of the radiators or pipes used by the customer for heating and the amount of cuolc feet of space heated by such radiation. The rate for electric lighting is placed at 10 cents per 1,000 watts. MAXIMUM HEAT. The company agrees to furnish maximum heat at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and to make a discount on the charges to the customer according to the decrease in the heat. If, during the months of October, November, December, January, February, March and April, the temperature of the rooms heated should fall below C5 degrees the company agrees to make no charge for the heat. The company asks for a twenty-five-year franchise and agrees to pay the city 5 per cent, of its gross receipts for furnishing heat and light. Attorney Griffiths explained that the company desires to be in full operation by next September, but work may commence this winter if the franchise is granted. He said the company desiring to put in a steamheating system in Indianapolis wants to use the same system as is being used successfully in Grand Rapids, Springfield, III., Champaign. 11L, Danville, 111., Tiffin, O., Scrantcn, Pa., Williamsburg, Pu., and many other cities. The board took the proposition under advisement. It is probable that a member of the Board of Works will visit one of the cities where the system is being used to inspect the plant. Representatives of the company claimed that steam heat will be no higher than other heat and lower than some, as it will compete with all other systems of heat, and the aggregate cost will be no more. Conference on Gas Question. . Tho city authorities, including Mayor Taggart, City Controller Johnson, City Attorney Kern, his deputy, Joseph Bell, and Albert Sahra. of the board of public works, met in conference yesterday afternoon to devise some means whereby the gas comranles will be required to supply more gas to their consumers. The result of the meeting was not divulged, but Mayor Tyggart said ho proposed to see that the people got what they paid fo. The plan of procedure was left entirely to City Attorney Kcrn. Allowuneea to Contractor. The Board of Works yesterday morning made final allowances to the sprinkling

contractors and included the 20 per cent, reserve fund held back since last spring. BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE. ASSESSMENT ROLIS APrROVEP. For cement walks In Montcn'm'ttreet. Indiana avenue, to s-cond ally rorih Eighteenth; cleor!a street, fchelt.jr to Lett a. For local ev.r in Crt Hey et of lirrolK avenue, eleventh to firt al'.rr west of Ar--nal. IRVINGTON ATHENAEUM.

Dr. Henry Vnn Dyke, of Princeton, to Appear Before It. The Irvington Athenaeum la making extensive preparations this week for its first meeting, which will be next Monday evening at its hall in Butler College. For guest of honor it will have Dr. Henry Van Dyke, of Princeton, who will talk on Tennyson. Dr. Van Dyke is a graduate of Princeton and former pastor of Brick Church, Brooklyn. At present he Is professor of belles letters in Princeton University. He is famous as an authority on Tennyson in the United States. He is also author of two series of essays, entitled "Little Rivers' and "Fisherman's Luck." They are the most popular series of nature etsaj's that have appeared during the last decade. Dr. Van DyKe is especially capable to speak on Tennyson on account of his intimate friendship with the poet, having spent several days with him at Aldworth just before the poet's death. Dr. Van Dyke's subject will be "Tennyson," witb particular reference to his message to the nineteenth century. The Irvington Athenaeum Is a new literary club, formed especially by the professors of Butler College, but now numbering nearly two hundred members, including both citizens of Irvington ar.d Indianapolis. It is similar to the Contemporary Club of Indianapolis. The object of the club is to bring before its members men distinguished as authors, artists, statesmen, etc., and to enable its members to come Into personal and social contact with those whom they may have learned to know and admire in literature. There will be five meetings during the club year, to be held in a hall especially furnished for that purpose in Butler College. The hall fitted up for the Athenaeum is in the Burgess Hull building. It is the old library rooms, which have been combined and formed Into one large assembly room, capable of seating from three to five hundred people. It is furnished with electric lights and a rostrum, on which tho officers of the club, the speaker and several Indiana authors, among them James Whltcomb Kiley, will sit. On the evenings of the meetings the entrance to the college will be lighted by electric arc lights, and carriages at reasonable rates will bring the people out from the city. The hall is well furnished and comfortable, with contiguous cloakrooms and kitchen. While here Mr. Van Dyke will be entertained by several professors and an effort will be made to have him favor the students at chapel with a short talk. The reception committee consists of Mr. and Mrs. Scot Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moores, Mrs. Charles B. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tibbott, Miss Carrie Howe and Mr. Hugh Miller. At the second meeting of the club Thomas Went worth HIgginson will be the guest of honor. At the third meeting cx-Minlster Denby will talk on China and the Philippines. An attempt is being made and with prospect of success to secure F. P. Dunne (Mr. Dooley) for one of the evenings. The officers of the club are: President, Scot Butler; vice president, Demarchus C. Brown; second vice president, Julia Graydon Jameson; secretary. Will D. Howe; treasurer, Frank E. Tibbott. Ills Arm Was Amputated. A young man giving the name of Frank Howe, 003 Eddy street, and also tho name of Frank Padden, 903 Eddy street, was found yesterday morning in Dell's coalyard. He was semi-conscious and had a number of bruises about his head and one arm was badly crushed. To the police he said he had been struck by a street car. To Dr. Wiggins, who transferred him to St. Vincent's Hospital where the injured arm was amputated, he said ho had been run over, by a wagon. Missionary Society Meet In sr. The Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church will meet to-morrow in the church parlors. Mrs. Frank Wells will be the leader fcr the afternoon and the subject will be "Home Missions." Mrs. C. Gardner will talk on "The Door of Hope;" Mrs. E. Galloway on "The Y. M. C. A.;" Mrs. George M. Henderson, of the Third Christian Church, on "The Neighborhood House," and Mr. Nathan B. Grout on "City Missions." An Indefinite Report. Two of the district patrolmen were sent late last night to investigate the report of the death of a man who was assaulted several days ago. The report that came to the desk sergeant was: "He can't live for an hour yrt. No, he ain't dead, 'cause we can hear him groaning outside." The men were instructed to return to the bouse later and furnish a more definite report. Fall Creek Boulevard. The Commercial Club park committee met yesterday with Commissioner Coffin, of the Park Board, and J. Clyde Power, superintendent of parks, to discuss tha proposed Fall Creek boulevard. The committee decided to send Invitations to all the property owners affected, asking them to donate enough land to make the improvement. The Chautauqua Alliance. The International Chautauqua Alliance will hold it3 annual meeting Thursday at the Denison Hotel. Representatives of thirty assemblies will be present and many papers will be read before the meeting At the conclusion of the reading of each paper a flve-minute discussion will be had. Before adjourning the election of officers will be held. Charles Robinson Dylnsr. Charles Robinson, of 100S Charles street, who was assaulted Wednesday night by Howard Kokemiller, who Is under arrest and charged with intent to kill, was said last night to be slowly dying. In Police Court yesterday Kokemiller's case was continued, awaiting the result of Robinson's injuries. Asralnst Creed Revision. PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 12. The Presbytery of Philadelphia to-day voted against a revision of the Westminster Faith, and recommended to the General Assembly that the whole matter of revision of the faith be dismissed. The vote stood 70 against to C5 for revision, divided as follows: Against revision, ministers, 4S; laymen, 22. For revision, ministers, 45; laymen, 20. The question of revision haa teen before the Philadelphia Presbytery for a long time and has been exhaustively debated at the last five meetings of that body. Rnthhone's Block Sold. CINCINNATI, O.. Nov. 12. United States Marshal Fagin reported to-day to the United States Circuit Court the sale of what is known as the Postofflce block In Hamilton, O., and which Is Involved In the Rathbone cases. The property, which was appraised at $1MK0. sold for $14.000 to Bender Brothers, of Hamilton. On Nov. 2? Marshal Fagln will sell the Riley block at Hamilton, which Is appraised at $r;.U and is also a part of tho estate of E. G. Rath bone, formerly director general of posts In Cuba. Divorced Wife Cannot Testily. JEFFERSON CITY. Mo.. Nov. 12. Chief Justice Gantt. of the Supreme Court, today ruled that a divorced woman Is not a competent witness against her former husband. The Justice reversed and remanded the case of Adolph Kodat, convicted In St. Louis of assault to kill Mrs. Josephine Kretsch, because the defendant was convicted on the testimony of his divorced wife. The Journal's Reduction In Price I Permanent. A wrong impression seems to prevail among certain of the subscribers to the Journal, namely, that the recent reduction in the subscription price of the paper was only temporary, and that a return to former rates would take effect when the campaign closed. This is an error. The present published price of the paper will be permanently maintained and its hlrh standard will in no way be impaired. Se:id in your subscriptions to us at the published rates or have the paper delivered to you by our agent in your locality.

The fetishism of ravage Africa mikei us shudder, and 11 3 us with lisust. Yet we have fetishes of our own, one cf them great, widely-worshipped, and in whoss name crimes innumerable are daily perpetrated. The name of that fe-

iisa is ignorance. To that powerful fetish thousands of mothers annually make sacrifice of their daughters. For what is it but a sacrifice to the fetish Ignorance to permit girls to blossom to womanhood, and enter the marriage relation without one helpful hint of the obligations of that relation and its physical perils? Jtiit the word which the mother fails to speak would turn the young girls attention to the danger rf i rrrrii 1 a r 5 1 For it is in the I ignorance of the necessity for regularity in the periods that the foundation is laid for the debilitating drains, the female weakness, bearing-down pains, inflammation and ulceration that rob marriage of joy and motherhood of happiness. That God-send for women " as women have named it. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, establishes regularity of the periods, dries up all unhealthy drains, cures female disease, and inflammation and ulceration of the peculiarly feminine organs. Women suffering from diseases peculiarly feminine, may consult Dr. R. V. Pierce, by letter at the Invalids Hotel, Buffalo, absolutely without charge or fee. Each letter is opened in strict privacy, read as sacredly confidential and to preserve the seal of confidence unbroken, all replies are sent in plain envelopes, bearing no single word of printed matter. POLITICS IS ELIMINATED TUE CO.STITUTIOX OP CEXTRAL LABOR UNION AME5DED. 2fo Uember Can Hereafter Be a Candidate for Political O faceRoutine Affairs. Central Labor Union last night amended the constitution that hereafter It will not be pos.dble for any member of that body to bo a candidate for offlce. The resolution offered for the amendment was signed by Edgar A. Perkins and Ed P. Barry, of the Typographical Union, and John Koch, of the Brewers' Union. It provides that all delegates to the central body must be actually engaged at the trades they represent and that no candidate for office or person holding a political position shall be eligible to a seat In that body. A request from the Tobacco Workers' International Union to not uso tobacco made by tho tobacco trust was indorsed. Tha communication said the consumption of to-, bacco in Indiana is sufficient to keep the trust mills running overtime with nonunion labor while th union men are idle. A communication from the Window Glms Cutters' League, asking the building trades to use their influence in abolishing the patronage of tho American Window Glass Company, was referred to th building trades and contractors. The cutters' grievance is over trouble with the Glass Blowers' Union and their president, Simon Burns, who is assisting In a movement to break new men in to take tho place of league cutters. It is a fight between the American Federation of Labor, with which the league is aßlllated. and the Knights of Labor, with which the Blowers' Union is affiliated. The offer of Frank Boston, of Boston, to furnish each local union In the city with a business directory and give to Central Labor Union treasury providing ths members of organized labor 4'talk" th matter of advertising on the directory to merchants was rejected. Boston was to receive his compensation out of the advertising he solicited. Edgar A. Perkins was elected dclegats to the American Federation of Labor convention at Loulsvllla Dec 6. There has been some talk that an effort would b made to secure ths federation convention . for Indianapolis next year, and Mr. Perkins says that with tha assistance cf ths Commercial Club he will do what he can to bring it here. The convention would bring about 400 delegates and visitors to the city who have money to spend. The Carpenters' Union will give a smoker In their hall to-night, and ths Leather Workers will give one in Central Labor Union Hall to-morrow night. The Garment Workers announced a ball for Nov. 29, the Stove Molders for Thanksgiving night and several other unions announced that they were preparing to give similar entertainments before the close of the year. The electrical workers reported to Central Labor Union last night that they expected to make a settlement with the contractors soon that will be satisfactory to both sides. The strike has been on for more than two months and the settlement is looked forward to with much pleasure by workers and contractors. Until recently no negotiations were in progress between tho union and contractors. TABLE SALT JJEAREB. National Company Reported to Hare Advanced the Price. CHICAGO, Nov. 12. The Chronicle tomorrow will say: "The National Salt Company yesterday put up the price of common table salt of a fair quality to J2.50 per 100 pounds. The price before was J1.10 per hundred for the same grade. The National Salt Company controls directly fj7t per cent, of the salt output of the country and Is able indirectly to dominate the remaining S per cent, of the production. The principal mines of the National Bait Company, which is commonly known as the Kalt trust, are in Michigan." To Control Ihe Itlcc Crop. CHICAGO, Nov. 12. The Tribune to-morrow will say: "The incorporation of the American Pice Growers' Distributing Company was announced yesterday. The capital stock is J13.0iö,GX, of which JT.SOO.l U reported paid in. Ical grocery circles credit John W. Gates with 1 ing the primes mover In the new corporation, principally to control the shipment of the Southern rice crop over the lines of railroad in whka he Is interested. Mr. Gates is M present out of the city. The scheme contemplated to buy the bulk of the domestic cc utuh r contract with the growers to s 11 thlr crops for a stipulated figure for a period cf four years, with the privilege of extending the contract an additional four years. Guaranteed price to growers are ur.dvrstoo.1 to be somewhat in excess of the present market prices." lttotcr Pleads Guilty. AKRON. O., Nov. 12. Vernan lo Kcmpf. bettor known as "The KentuckUn." presumably the ringleader In th- riot on tht night of August 22. to-day pleaded guilty to the change of shooting to kill. K mpf had previously made a written confession of the part he had taken In the riot. James P.rannan. a rioter, a!so pleaded guilty to the charge of burglary. There I something pleasing and nt tractive in the overcoats, suits and trousers that come from the store of Gust, liosburir. the leading and popular tailor at 11 Norta Pennsylvania stretL