Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 41, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 February 1901 — Page 8

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1CD1.

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Ladies' Tine Kid Gloves, small sizes ol1 oi, reduced from J1.Ö0 tu i:ast WAS II I NOT ON STItbtST. LIEUT. PALKEE HITT WRITES. lie Describes a Lone Trip In on Open Uunt. The transfer of Company II. Twentyeecond United State3 Infantry, from the Interior of Luzon In the Philippine Islands to Baler on Its northeast coast In November last, was made by transport from .Manila. The Indiana was the boat on v.hlch the soldiers and supplies were embarked, and the following extract from a private letter of the second lieutenant oi' the company, Mr. Parker Hi tt, from Baler, gives an account of the voyage, which ho speaks of as a "dime novel" trip, the incidents having more than a passing interest: "We left Manila on Oct. SO. jut a month ago. and after one fine day we ran slap Into a typhoon, which nearly wrecked us. For six hoars the ship was barely able to keep steerage way, but finally we pulled through with the loss of four ventilators, two boats an3 some other odds, and ends Or. the 3d of November we thought we had discovered our first port, Ulnangonan, on the east coast of Luzon. If you turn to the map, please i.ote the island of Pollllo, off to the east. We nosed around In .1 beautiful harbor, hunting lor town or landir.g, and finally some natives came out and told us we were on the east side of I'ollilo. We ran onto two reefs getting Into the place, but got off very easily. The harbor ran fully five miles inland, and it was well we were inside, for on the 5th wc had another typhoon, which did no uamage. however. All the loose things were washed away in the other one. Hut troubles never come singly. About 7 o'clock In the morning of the 7th, as we wer.i crawling out of Indiana bay again, we ran on a reef with about six inches on it at low tide. We had been through the channel three times be-fore, and had we been forty feet to the left we would have misse I it entirely: as it was we had fifty feet of vater amidships and ninety feet astern "Well, there the old ship hung for twelve long days, while we shifted cargo, put out stern anchors and all the rest, and then, on the alternoon of the lnh of the month. he slid oft o gently that onls thos j on deck knew about it. I was not there to re her come off, however, for on the lr.th Mr. Morehoue, the ship's second officer, and I, with six soldiers and four sailors, started out in a whale boat to try and i t ach Binangonan. Mauban. or somewhere cn the coast of Luzon, and get a messasn for relief through to Manila. We were gone eight days, going first to Binangonan, then to Mauban, ami finally to Antimonan, where there is a telegraph station. I got a message back that the Pennsylvania would come around and pull the Indiana oif, and also received the election news hurrah for the G. O. I! Then we started back on the 13th for Mauban and the ship, vhlch we reached on the afternoon of the 21st. after a trip of nearly 23) mllos ln tho open boat. We found her off threef, as I raid. a"nd everybody was very happy. I announced the election news as we went alongside, and you should have heard the cheers. The next day the Pennsylvania and the Francisco Reyes showed up. and we all went over to the real Binangonan. The facilities for unloading carFo there are so bad that we and cur bagragM and stores were transferred to th" Pennsylvania and came up here." A N'imv Industry. The production of tin in the United States Is now to be an accomplished tact. A number of prominent men have associated themselves together and have already acquired rich tin-boaring property in th far-famed region of the Black Hills, in Dakota. The Intention is to erect custom concentrating plants and treat the ores of mir.e-owners generally, reducing them so tht they contain only block tin that is metallic tin and oxygen in combination anft in this form ship the product East for reduction into metallic form. America now leads the world in the production of nearly all mrnumfra!, and it Is encouraging to note the fart that tin Is ixow likely to be added to the H?t. Th time arrears no?t propitious for ?uch an etiUrpriso, as the world's supply is rapldlv decreasing, and the necessities or modern conization make an increasing demana; t Iii has caused an increase of over lot) pecent, ln the price of block tin in threo ye ars. The consumption In the United States has Increased from S'.C'.X p-und In to over 71,0"0.onu pounds Inst year, while the I rice has advanced from 13 cents In IS)? to an average of 2S cents In ISmX This larr Ir.creat-e in consumption has been caued by the great growth of the tin plate indi.idry. The Lulled States now leads th vre rid in this industry; all the Mock or metallic tin. however, is now imported. With the- production of metallic tin in America the tin plate Industry will realize a greater impetus. Recent discoveries and examinations show that the tin deposits of South Dakota are among the richest known, some containing twice as much of the metal as is contained ln the celebrated Cornish rrJr.es It is also of a quality superior to xr.es t. being exceptionally free from impurities. New York Commercial Advertiser, Jan. rs. lDul. Captain Kinney' Fall. Captain Kinney, of the city detective department, was one of the unfortunates receiving Injuries by falling on the slippery jwvements. Ills left wrist was badlv M-ralntd by a fall at Indiana avenue and Michigan street after alighting from a street car. The Legislature I considering many bills whlrh, if enacted into law, would seriously cripple all fire Insurance companies doing business In Indiana, but would be especially hurtful to Iocji companies. The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company, with cash capital and surplus of J."X.U.i4, would be r.n.itie to continue business under the proti'lvni of a v ' " 1 i-cllcy Uv cr cr.tl-trust

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STATE OIL INSPECTOR

HILL A FFCCTI XfS IIIS POSITION STILL WITH THE COSIMITTCLV Announced that the Measure Will Be Iterommruded for Iange, Possibly on Tuesday. It 13 announced that the House committeeon judiciary will make a report on Representative Pritchard's bill relating to the office of oil inspector early this week, it is reported that the committee will recommend the bill for passage. The Pritchard bill provides for material changes in the office of the state geologist, as it relates to the oil Inspector. The measure provides that the chief ell Inspector fhall be appointed by the Governor Instead of the state geologist, and that Instead of receiving fees, the chief Inspector shall receive a salary of $2,500 a year. The Mil gives the chief Inspector tht right to Tpclnt his deputies, the same as under the present law. but these deputies must pay Into the state treasury 65 per cent, cf the fees collected by them. They retain 35 per cent, as pay for their services. Th? friends of the bill assert that this change in the oil inspector's department would be the means of putting from 520,000 to $.'.0,000 in the state treasury that does not go there under the preaent law. The judiciary committee has been considering the bul for some time and It is claimed that all the members have promised to agree on a favorable report. WILL HKl'ORT FAVORADLY, House Committee Considers ICIndergarlen 1)111. The House committee on the affairs of tho city of Indianapolis held a meeting yesterday and decided to make a favorable report on Representative "Whitcomb's bill levying a special tax for the benefit of the free kindergarten system of this city. The tax will only affect Indianapolis people, as the bill Is purely local In character. It provides for a tax of 1 cent on each 5100 for the benefit of the free kindergarten. The committee received a delegation of city firemen, who appeared in the Interests of the bill introduced by Representative Clark, which is intended to benefit the firemen. Captain "W. E. English and U. I Kennedy were present and spoke In favor of the bill. AVabanh Im Aronncd. Wabash Republicans are greatly disappointed at the action of the Republican legislative caucus, yesterday, changing the Eleventh congressional district lines by eiropplng Howard and adding Blackford county. There was unanimous opposition to any change, as it is believed it Is anything but beneficial for the party organization of the district to have alterations made decennially in the district Hne3. The representatives of Wabash county in the Legislature in opposing the change carried out to the letter the desires of their constituents. Visited the 31uncle Normal. About fifty people partook of Geor&e SlcCulloch's hospitality yesterday morning and went to Muncle on interurban cars to look over the Normal School at that place relative to the acquisition of the school by the State. In the party were but three members of the Senate committee on education, they being Senators Ball, "Whitcomb and Kell. Of the committee on education from tho House were Representatives Scott and Carmichael. In all there were thirtynine members of the Legislature on the trip. LCCHSLATIVi: STOIIIES. They Arc Picked Up la the Corridors of the Cnpltol. Attorney General Taylor is very popular with the newspaper men, for, no matter how busy he may be, whenever one of the "fraternity" enters his office in the northeast corner of the Capitol building, the state's chief legal adviser is always found smiling and with a cheery word of greeting on his tongue. The attorney general was found yesterday afternoon deep in a consultation with Representatives Davis and Stookey. "You say you want a story," he said, reflectively. '"Well, I was thinking that Cy Davis and I used to go to college together at the State University in Bloomlngton. We 'clubbed' together with a lot of other boys. Those were great days, weren't they, Davis?" "Indeed they were." assented Mr. Davis. "Why, I remember that Cy Davis wa3 the biggest watermelon thief in Bloomlngton," continued the attorney general. "There wasn't a patch for miles around that he did not visit ln order to test the quality of the fruit. And say, Cy, do you remember the black-strap molasses and prunes we fellows used to eat?" "I had forgotten them," said Mr. Davis, "but now I recall them quite clearly. "Well." said Mr. Taylor, "I'll guarantee Cy Davis and I ate this roomful of prunes (indicating his otflce.) I'll go further than that, and say that if there was a line of prunes extending from here to Ohio street Davis and I ate enough prunes to make a tunnel through which a man could drive a horse and wagon. By George, I haven't eaten a prune since that time." "I very seldom eat them myself," added Mr. Davis. x x "The reason I was not more active on the apportionment question in Friday night's caucus," said Senator Guthrie last night, "was that my constituents did not seem to be particularly interested In the matter one way or the other. You see, I represent Switzerland and Ripley counties, as well as Jefferson in the Senate. Well, when I understood that there was a proposition to take Jefferson out of the Fourth district and put it in the Third, in order to make the Third Republican, I at once began to sound my constituents in the three counties as to their wishes in the matter. The leaders In Switzerland and Ripiey said that they would rather not have Jefferson taken away from the Fourth If it could be avoided. However, they stated that if District Chairman McNutt and Nathan Powell, of Madison, insisted on the change being made, it would be all right. I at once entered into communication with those gentlemen by letter and long-distance telephone and advised them to come up here and give me the benefit of their suggestions in tne matter. They did not manifest any particular Interest ln it, so naturally I did not bestir myself to keen - . t . r - a i . - r jtnersoii in me r ounn aisirict. lou know, a senator cannot be aroused to great en thusiasm on a proposition in which he does not have the backing of his const it uents. Now then, when the committee came in with the bill containing the pro vision taxing jonnson out or the Seventh and putting it in the Fourth with Jefferson and the other counties I represent, therebv increasing the Democratic majority in that district, it was too late then, to make any protest because the committee was nerfeetly . unanimous in its report. Therefore, I ieoi mat i aid notning to justify my con stituents In finding fault with me." xxx Two members of the House have names that may be. read with equal facility backwards and forwards. These are Representatives Maxam and Reser. Mayor Signa Ordinance. Mayor Taggart yesterday affixed his signature to three ordinances that were passed at the last meeting of the City Council. The ordinances granted permission to the MeCormlck Harvesting Company to lay a switch across Mobile street; regulated th: manner of crossing steam railroads bv . . 1 a M m . sireei cars, anu wie running ot locomotlv In the city. es Ollie Lanham Fined. Ollie Lanham. charged with being an agent for a policy game, was fined $25 and costs in Police Court yesterday. His partner, Ed Ford, was discharged. Rcbrrt Atb or.d Louis II. Blaci were f.-M r- -

lor, Arthur Sherman and Otis Jordan, who were arrested in the basement at ill East Court street, were each fined $3 and costs for gaming. Black testified that Lanham gave him 23 per cent, of the ticket sales, and it was upon Slack's evidence that Lanham was convicted. TYPHOID AT IEVIHGTOIT.

Dr. II. X. Ilfdpatli, County Health Officer, Makes Ills Report. The county health offleer, Dr. IL N. Ridpath, made a report yesterday to the State Board of Health concerning the typhoid epidemic at Irvlngton. There are In all twenty cases and two deaths reported. The first case was discovered Jan. It, and In a fe' days the other, cases appeared. All of those who were stricken were studenu at Butler University and all lived at the same boarding house. The Investigation of tho health officer disclosed the fact that a piniliporous tile drain is being used as a sewer by probably six households. Th!. drain of porous tile has polluted the ground In which it lies and from it the Infection has extended to adjoining houses. Tho mouth of the drala is within forty feci of the boarding house. The well at the boarding house holds brackish water and Is rot used, but the kitchen sink is connected with the drain without a trap and seven different gasses probably find entrance to tho houie. The water that was used lor drinking purposes was procured from a well across the street. The water from the four wells known to have been used for the stricken persons was analyzed by Dr. Hurty and found to be badly polluted. These wells are at Nos. G3, 131 and 154 Butler avenue, and at No. 110 Dillon street. The State Board of Health will make recommendations to the Irvington authorities ln the matter. LINCOLN LEAGUE WORK REPItESENTATIVK NEAL TELLS OP PAST CONVENTIONS. Question of Changing; the Name of the Organization Will Come Up This Week. "The question of retaining the name 'Lincoln League,' or of returning to the National Organization of Republican Clubs will probably come up at the annual convention next week," said Representative Edward E. Neal, of Noblesville, last night. Mr. Neal is an active member of the Lincoln League and takes an absorbing interest In Its work. He is looking forward with eager anticipation to the forthcoming meeting In this city and Indulged ln a number of Interesting reminiscences of past gatherings of a similar nature and of the valuable work accomplished by the organization. "The name Lincoln League," continued Mr. Neal, "appeals particularly to the people and I believe a larger and more enthusiastic membership can be obtained under that title than under any other. Over In our county we have a membership of three thousand in the league and they are all live, hustling young fellows. We will have 105 delegates at the convention next week. Last campaign we organized and provided with handsome uniforms a marching club composed of nine hundred men. They made a very respectable showing here during the visit of Governor Roosevelt. The Lincoln League is an organization of great power in politics, as was amply demonstrated during the recent campaign. The national convention at Cleveland, O., In 1S03, was a very interesting meeting. Indiana was splendidly represented on that occasion. I remember that George L. Knox, of Indianapolis, made a speech that impressed itself very favorably and forcibly upon the convention and assisted in giving the Indiana delegation it proper recognition. Another incident of that convention that was noteworthy was the fact that tho proceedings were reported stenographically by Charles W. Chestnutt, a colored man, who has since become a famous author, having written some very readable fiction. This convention, too, was one of the most remarkable in one way that I ever attended. The meetings were held in an arcade that extended from one street to another right through the heart of a block. It was artistically and richly decorated and there was a great crowd present. Addresses were made by Senator J. C. Burrows and H. Clay Evans, the latter being, at that time, In the very height of hl3 popularity. "The Milwaukee convention in 1S96 was not quite as well attended as were some of the others, but it was a very interesting meeting nevertheless, especially in view of the fact that the money question was then agitating the minds of the American people. Among other striking personalities at that convention were present Governor Yates, of Illinois, D. D. Woodmangee and Colonel Bundy, of Ohle. "The Indiana delegates at the Detroit convention In 1S07 made a strong flRht for A. M. Higglns, of Terre Haute, tor the position of national president of the association. One of the most enthusiastic supporters of Mr. HIggins at that time was WInlield T. Durbln, now Governor of Indiana, and If we could only have had another day or two to work on the matter Indiana would have been certain to secure the national president. This State has always been well represented at these national gatherings until 1S9S, when the. representation at Omaha dwindled to five or six Just about enough to fill the offices, committeeships, etc., that were apportioned to us. Somehow it has never seemed to the Indiana membership of the Lincoln League that there Is any great benefit to be derived from association with the national league. Yet if the national association could be organized and maintained in the proper manner there can be no doubt the Republican party would receive great benefit from its operations. "The national conventions of the league are certainly delightful gatherings to attend, for they are always held during the summer season in cities that have beautiful environments and the inhabitants of the convention city as a rule lay themselves out In efforts to make the visitors have a royal good time. I anticipate that a great deal of interest will be shown at the forthcoming annual meeting in this city concerning the selection of delegates to the annual convention." MUST STAY IN JAIL. Prisoners Sent There from the City Police Court. Judge Daly announced yesterday that the prisoners committed to the Jail must serve out their sentences there instead of being transferred to the workhouse. Thirtyeight prisoners are now in the Jail who were sent there during the time the workhouse was under smallpox quarantine. Thomas Davis, on a fine of 53O0 and costs and imprisonment for ISO days for having in his possession nitroglycerin and burglar's tools, will be sent to the workhouse, however, his case having been continued until yesterday, when judgment was entered, though Judge Daly announced his decision several days ago. ESCAPE OF A "TRUSTY." Workhouse Prisoner Seck Liberty, hat Is Rccnptared.

Frank Mays, a "trusty" at the workhouse, wh had yet thirty days to serve, evaded the watchful eyes of the guard last night, about supper time, and made his escape. When the alarm was given that he had gone, Steve Crawford, assistant superintendent followed Mays downtown until he met him on Washington street, where he recaptured him and brought him back to the prison. Meetlnur of Keramlc CInb. The Keramlc Club will meet to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Bates House. ' r.rl th3 Real Estate, FcrT:!:, L'cr cn Vcz? C

THE PRESS CLUB DINNER

AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR GIVEN AT THE GRAND HOTEL. Mach Fnn Una at the Eiprnae of the Officer The Nerv OHlcers Elected. The local chapter of the Washington Gridiron Club, known as the Indianapolis Press Club, held its annual meeting and dinner In the private banqueting room of the Grand Hotel last night. There was r.n unusually large attendance the largest in the history of the club and the older members declared that never before had the spirit of cameraderle been so marked as it was last night Every one present secmel Imbued with a' desire to have the best time possible and the result was that the session was prolonged until a late hour. The diners sat down at the handsomely decorated tables at 7 o'clock and It wa3 nearly 11 before a motion to adjourn stood any chance of passage. The menu consisted of blue points, consomme in cups, salted peanuts, olives, radishes, tenderloin of beef. flh with sauce, Saratoga chips, punch, turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, tomatoes, biscuit glace, cheese and crackers, demitaEse and fln cigars. The rapid fire of Jokes and witty repartee about the tables was sufficient to have made a much less pretentious dinner enjoyable. One of the Jokes that was received with great hilarity was a resolution by Mr. Buchanan to Investigate the accounts of Treasurer Seeds ln order to learn whether he had made proper distribution of the receipts of the organization. E. H. Bingham raised a shout of laughter and started a pounding of knife handles that threatened destruction to tables and dishes by offering a motion that Mrs. Carrie Nation be invited to givo a lecture at the next entertainment of the club. Mrs. Ransford suggested that, inasmuch as the members nad been partaking to a slight degree of the article towards which Mrs. Nation is o acrimonious, the motion should be tabled, and the suggestion was adopted. Mr. Spencer moved that a committee be appointed to purchase "dope" sufficient to supply Minister Wu Tingfang during his expected sojourn ln this city. This motion, after it had been used as a shuttlecock for about half an hour, was laid on the table. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of .. officers jpreclpitated a fresh avalanche of fun. A committee consisting of II. A. Palmer, Herbert Hunt and H. G. Brown was appointed to agree on a list of nominations. The minority report, offered by Mr. Palmer, was adopted amid a whirlwind of hilarity and enthusiasm. The officers chosen for the ensuing year are: President, James P. Hornaday; secretary, Herbert Hunt; treasurer, 11. P. Brunaugh; directors, Annis Burk, Arthur C. White. Will M. Herschel, Adolph Schmuck and Fred Goodridge. A vote of thanks was tendered the management of the Grand Hotel for the excellent service at the dinner. The retiring president, Miss Nicholas, announced that Minister Wu Tingfang has given his consent to appear at the next entertainment given by the club, the date of which cannot be fixed as Mr. Wu will not be able to come to Indianapolis until after adjournment of Congress. Colonel Charles E. Wilson made a brief, but eloquent talk in which he urged the members of the Press Club to take steps looking to the acquirement of a permanent home, where they could meet and enjoy social conversation at any time they might have leisure. Colonel Wilson's remarks were greeted with enthusiasm and he was followed by Major W. J. Richards with a suggestion that a committee of three be appointed to look about for a suitable location for apartments for the club. Major Richards said that he had no doubt rooms admirably adapted to the needs of the organization could be secured In a centrally-located building at a merely nominal rental. The committee selected was composed of Major Richards, Mr. Thudiura and Colonel Wilson. A rising voto of thanks was tendered the retiring oficers of the club for their services during the past year In which they have held office. A complete list of those present at the meeting and dinner follows: Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Smith. Mrs. Conklen. Major W. J. Richards, Anna Nicholas, Mrs. Ransford, II. G. Brown, Herbert Hunt, Jack Smith, Alvii O. Royse, Laura A. Smith, Laura Ream, Charles Dennis. H. O. Thudlum, A. W. Peterson, Anson Hiss, Kate N. Cathcart, J. W. Piercy, Anna McKenzie, Charles E. Wilson, Ethel R. Claybourne, Amory T. Irwin. Samantha West Miller, Bessie Miller, Lewis Hasselman, Kent A. Cooper, Frank W. Spencer, Frederick Weimer; H. A. Lane, C. S. Watts, J. P. Hornaday, EU D. Zarlng, 11. P. Brunaugh, Robert O. Tucker, R. T. Buchanan, H. A. Palmer, Mary C. Chomel, A. H. Perry, Ray Long, Howard H. Malone, H. S. O'Brien. W. L. Burns, W. M. Fogarty, George C. Calvert, D. T. West, IL M. Briceland. R. 3. Ludlow, Annis Burk, A. C. White, Nora O'Malley, E. H. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Davis, Rüssel M. Seeds, Ben D. Crose, Will N. Herschel, Merle Sldener and Bertha Mao Roberts. A Memorial Adopted. The following memorial was adopted by the club last evening at a meeting preliminary to tho dinner: "This club mourns the death of William P, Fishback, one of Its honorary members, who was personally known to almost every one present. He was for a number of years Identified with newspapers, occupying positions of power and prominence, which brought him in direct personal association with subordinate workers. In his relations Ith these workers he was invariably pleasant and considerate; It was not necessary that he demand that they exert themselves, or that he should urge them to Industiy and effort, because his own example Inspired all with the keenest desire to meet his expectations and produce the best possible work. His -conversation acted as an Intellectual stimulus, and refreshed, instructed and invigorated the mentality of all who were so fortunate as to be within bearing. As An editorial director and wiiter he brought to his work a vaat wealth of learning and a moral courage and integrity of tho highest grade. He was quick to discriminate between light and wrong, and never failed to give strong and earnest support to measures whose purpose vas promotion of the welfare of all. Ke had a deep-seated, wholesome contempt for cant, hypocrisy and humbug, and he expressed this feeling in biting satire that was always effective. "He greedily sought information about n.nnKlnd. individually and in the mass, but this characteristic nover took offensive form. It vsas prompted by a desire to ascertain a method by which he could, without offense, extend encouragement to those whose needs wers greatest, and rarely has so much intellect and learning been devoted to effert to cheer and assi3t. mentally and morally. He was a man whose acquaintance whs a privilege and a benefit to men of all ages, and especially so to the younger men of tho newspaper profession, for whom and In whese welfara he invariably shoved a kindly Interest. "Keen-brained, witty, courageous, helpful, with an inspiring word for the ambitious and sympathy for the disappointed, !io was a type of man whose numbeis might he increased to tho great advantaga ,f all that makes for the betterment of mankind and the elevation of humanity." Col. J. B. MayiuinPs Birthday. Col. J. B. Maynard will to-day celebrate hfs eighty-second anniversary. He Is one of the veteran newspaper men of Indiana pnd was invited to attend the dinner of the Päs Club at the Grand Hotel last night, but owing to the disagreeable v.eather he declined the invitation. He sent his regrets to the club, wishing it the largest possible measure of prosperity. C0MMEECIAI CLUB. Annual Election of Directors To-3Ior-rovr 3Ir. Coffin's Statement. . To-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock, the polls will open for the annual election of the board of directors of the Commercial Club. The polls will close at 4 o'clock. In the evening the newly elected directors will meet and organize, and elect a-president. Relative to the statement In an afternoon paper yesterday that th3 election of the recrul-r ticl:et means th3 ccn-

Coffin stated that he would not consent to allow his name .to be used in connection with the presidency of the club for the ensuing year for the reason that he believes that the office should rotate among the members, and that his private business affairs will not permit him to devote the time to the club's work which the president is ln duty bound to give. Of the candidates who may succeed President Coffin the chances of John M. Spann and F. E. Gavin are considered the most favorable. The two tickets arc as follows: Regular Ticket Charles E. Coffin. Allen W. Condultt. John W. Kern, Solomon S. Kiser. Alfred F. Potts, Joseph C. Schaf and John M. Spann. IndejMjndent Ticket Harry L. BeverIdge, Josiah B. Dill. Frederick Francke, John W. Holtzman. Arthur M. Hood, John W. Kern and John M. Spann. JÄHES GIPE WINS.

He Will Represent Shortridge High School In tho Contest. James GIpe was the winner of the oratorical content at Plymouth Church last night, which decided who is to represent the Indianapolis Shortridge High School ill the State contest. His subject was "Wendell Phillips, the Abolitionist," and his manuscript and delivery were awarded first place by all the Judges, which is an event that has never before occurred In the high school primaries. The orations were all of a high order of excellence, as to thougnt and composition, and the delivery of ach contestant was marked by force and earnestness. William Hill, the young colored boy. spoke first, with "Triumphant Democracy" as his subject. Much Interest was manifested in the young orator because of the fact that the State Intercollegiate contest of the night before was won by a negro. The excellence of his manuscript and the grace of his delivery caused surprise, and aroused genuine enthusiasm among his hearers. Albert Buchanan spoke on "Oliver Cromwell," and he. too, was awarded a high place in the estimation of the audience. George Posey discussed "Chivalry" and Ernest Cohn handled the subject of "The American Soldier," both of which were very creditable. Gipe was last and when he had concluded and tho decision of the judges was awaited, the adherents of the different speakers broke loose in the regulation college manner, and proved themselves no mean rivals of tho college boys in the matter of making a loud and discordant noise. The High School Glee Club and Orchestra, assisted by Miss Alice Scott, gave several selections, and contributed liberally to the enjoyment of the evening. The decision of the judges placed George Posey third, with Hill and Buchanan tied for second place.- The judges on manuscript were, Demarchus Brown, Judge Harvey and Caleb S. Denny; the Judges on delivery being, Larz Whitcomb, 'A. I. Wlshard and George Porter. DEAF MUTE MISSION. The Beginning of a. Celebration In This City. The St. Albans Mission for Deaf Mutes commenced celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary last night in tho parish house of Christ Church. The ceremonies will continue to-day, when a holy communion for deaf mutes will be held in the Sunday school room and in the evening a combined service will be held in the church. Rev. Mi. Stanley will deliver an address of welcome, followed by another address by Bishop Francis. The affair last night was a reception tendered to Rev. A. W. Mann, the founder of the mission. Rev. Mr. Mann has been founding similar missions for tweutyfive years and has now established them In all of the large cities in the West. He has also made two trips to Europe. He was graduated from the institute for Deaf and Dumb of this city ln 1&& and afterward became an instructor ln the Michigan school and later became an Episcopal minister, taking up the work of organizing missions. At the reception last night a purse of 5 was presented .to him as a recognition of the feeling "of the deaf mutes. It was the contribution of the deaf mutes of all denominations in the city. The presentation speech was made by Prof. Sidney Vale, an Instructor at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. Prof. Vale is the oldest member of the mission in this city. In his speech he told of the history of the deaf mutes and said in conclusion that trie purse was given as a small token for the services Rev. Mr. Mann bad rendered to them. Rev. Mann. responded ln a neat speech, after which refreshments' were served. MAHI0N CLUB BALL. A Bis: Social Event to Be Given the Night of Fob. 14. T,he fifth annual dance of the Marion Club, which takes place at the German House on Valentino night, Feb. 14, promises to eclipse all former efforts of the club. This annual social feature of the club is tho pride of each member, and is looked forward to with great interest. The entertainment committee has been at work for weeks to make it a success. All arrangements are virtually completed. Three thousand Invitations have been issued, including those sent out of the State. Many members of the Legislature have signified their Intention of attention with their wives. The grand march will start promptly at 9 o'clock, ied by the president of the club, Charles C. Perry, and wife, followed bv the ex-presidents, Roberts H. Bryso;i, Floyd A. Woods, S. A. Haas, L. G. Rothschild. C. A. Bookwalter, George B. Elliott. J. W. Fessler, C. S. Wiltsie and V. A. R. Hovey. Klausman's orchestra of twenty pieces will give a concert before the grand inarch. A supper will be served during the evening and punch and lemonade in the corridors. BURNED BY GASOLINE. 3IIss Minnie Ilohha Terribly Injured by an Explosion. Miss Minnie Hobbs, employed at Mr3. Cmm's tailoring shop, at 210 Massachusetts avenue, was terribly burned yesterday afternoon by an explosion of gasoline, which was being used in cleaning clothes. Her hair was burned OiT and the flesh on nearly every part of the body was burned, ln some places quite deep. Her clothing was burned off before others In the place could tear it from her. She was taken to tho City Hospital and rested well last night, though It could not be told whether or not her injuries would resuit fatally. N'evr Indiana Concerns. The following articles of incorporation were filed yesterday: The Acme Stone Company, of Evansvllle; capital stock, S3.00Q: directors, Gust Wegand, Michael Jungling, Hans Lohso, Addison A. Nannery. J. O. Harris. The Mount Pleasant Lodge No. 4, Knights of Pythias, of Hall, Morgan county; directors, O. P. Hadley. Robert W. Drown, P. E. Ludlow. The Lafayette, Purdue & Northern Traction Company, of Lafayette; capital stock, SfOO.OOO; directors, James B. Bock, A. A. Purman, Hugh A. Holmes, Joseph T. Mcnary, William iL Nichols, William R. Brown, William M. Holmes. The Poston Paving Brick Company, of Crawfordsville; capital stock, 550.000; directors, Irving G. Poston. Isaac C. Elston, James M. Waugh, Frederick Hoffman, Benjamin Crane, Hosea H. Ristine, Albert B. Anderson. The Second Christian Scientist Church, of Fort Wayne. The articles of incorporation wer signed by fifteen members of the denomination. Safety Board Meeting:. The Board of Safety r.et in the private office of Mayor Taggart yesterday afternoon and listened to the representatives of the Gamewell fire alarm systemwho explained their bid for the new fire alarm syttem to be placed in Indianapolis. Technical terms were used galore and the members of the board sat back and nodded their approbation as if they understood all that was said. Chalrrs-.n Hy!3 tvJLl th beard will make no drciricn ia tM ctt-r fcr a fzrr Czyz.

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SINGULAR ACCIDENT tESTCRDAY TO SENATOR ACXEW. Fount! Inconsclon In n Sott Drift at Lee' Station on the Monoit. Senator Nathan L. Agncw, of Valparaiso, who left Indianapolis oh the Monon train at 12:25 o'clock yesterday morning for his home, where he had been called to transact some legal business, was found unconscious in a snowdrift under a box car at Lecg's Station yesierday morning at 6 o'clock. He was taken to the house of the railroad agent and a few hours later was able to leave for Rcnsrlaer, in company with the Monon's physician. When the senator boarded the train at the Union Station in this city, he took a berth In one of the sleepers, intending to change cars at Monon. When the train arrived at Leeg's Station, a small town Just beyond Monon. it took the siding in order to allow the Chicago mail train, due ln this city at 7:50 a. m., to pass, and while the train was waiting Senator Agnew, in a somnambulistic state, arose from his berth, clad In his night clothes,' and walked orf the train. No one sato him leave the car and It was not until 6 o'clock that he was found by some section men who were going to their work. It was not until 8 o'clock that Senator Agnew became conscious and was able to tell his name. He had no recollection of lying In tho snow without clothing and could not explain how ho came to be there. It was thought at first that he had suffered severe Injuries but later in the day a telegram was 3-ecelved to the effect that the senator was not seriously hurt, the several hours exposure to the cold only resulting in a couple of frozen toes. Mrs. Agnew, who Is stopping at the English Hotel ln this city, was apprised of her husband's misfortune by a telegram from their son at Valparaiso, announcing that the senator had not been injured by falling from the train, and that the indications wcro that he would speedily recover from the exposure. Senator Agnew is one of the strong members of the Senate and has taken a very active part In all of Its proceedings. He is particularly effective In debate, his earnest manner convincing the most unwilling of his listeners. He is the author of the cnti-trust bill, which will probably be passed almost In Its present form. lie is by profession an attorney, and is reputed to be one of the ablest members at the bar at his home ln Valparaiso. Case of Somnambulism. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. RENNSSELAER. Ind., Feb. 9. Senator N. L. Agnew, of Valparaiso, Ind., representing the counties of Lake and Porter la the present Indiana Legislature and the Republican leader in the Senate, was found c!ad only in his undershirt ln the snow, under a frieght car at Lee Station, on the Monon Railroad at 6 o'clock this morning. Lee station is In White county. When fcund he was wholly unconscious and remained so for several hours. His toes were frozen and he Is considerably bruised up. He bids fair to have a quick recovery, however, now. He left Indianapolls last night at midnight on, the Monon Railroad, bound for Chicago, and immediately retired and knew nothing more until a physician brought him to consciousness at the home cf the station agent at Lee's about 7 o'clock this morning. The train from which he fell was a fast one and at Lee station makes probably forty miles an hour. The supposition is that he walked off the rear platform and that it is a clear case of somnambulism. Senator Agnew has many friends throughout the State and especially in northern Indiana, who will regret very much the accident, but who will be pleasea to learn that his recovery will undoubtedly bo rapid. FUNERAL OF JAMES L. BRADLEY. He Was the Oldest Member of the Columbia Club. The funeral of James L. Bradley, of 704 North Capitol avenue, who died late Friday night after a short illness, will be held from his late home at 2 p. m. tomorrow. His death was due to cerebral hemorrhage resulting from a fall upon the steps of his home and the fracture of small ankle bones one week ago. Mr. Bradley was born in Scott county, Kentucky, March 29, 1S19. His parents were Henry and Maria Bradley, who were early settlers in the Western country. His father was the founder of Franklin College in this State. James L. Bradley came to Indianapolis just after the capital had been located here, the trip from Kentucky being made through the woods and the route marked by blazed trees. He first entered a retail store, and at the age of twentyone made a trip through Illinois and Iowa selling clocks. He was unusually Industrious and successfully engaged in numerous enterprises, lncluuing farming, merchandising, railroading and banking. He was at one time president of the Citizens' National Bank at Jeffersonville, and of the Bank of the State at that place. He was in politics a Republican, though he had never held any public office. He was the oldest member of the Columbia Club of this city. He leaves a son and three daughters. Will Celebrate Sixth Anniversary. The Protestant Deaconess Society will celetrato the sixth anniversary of its organization at Zion Evangelical Church today. Rev. J. C. Peters, pastor of the Zion Church, who has acted as president and general superintendent of its hospital, has ieslgned on account of not being able to devote as much time as is really necessary to the hospital work. 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