Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 336, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 December 1901 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2f 1901.

Opening sale of five hundred novelty Umbrellas at 3.50 and S5.00 Worth a third more. Engrailing free.

y2? Indianas Greatest f J ff a 3 Distributors of T)rv Ci no cs ICAMERA THE H. LIEBER COMPANY. 24 West Washington Street. iOTEL LOBBY GLEANINGS PIIi;XOMEXAL ntSI.MiSS IX THE CAHIUAGR TUADC. Rubber Tire Vehicle Now the VoKne 'J . Talk with n. Man from the Northwest Hotel Gossip. ' V'l never had hs big a business In my life Z- I had last week." said D. C. Jones, of ffe Ballard, yesterday. Mr. Jones represents J.e Union City Manufacturing Company, a ncern that makes carriages and buggies. !e has had twenty-one years' experience ' the road selling carriages and asserts Lat last week was the banner week. "If a Ian sells twenty or thirty Jobs a week he doing well for his company and making .s salary besides." continued Jones. "Last eek I sold 1SS jobs. Of this number 117 vfere rubber-tire vehicles. The day of the I'on tire Is practically over. The country ty Is now right up to date In the carriage Jne. lie wants a red gear and a rubber!e wheel. Rubber-tire wheels have got wn to almost half what they were six ars ago. It cost then about $40 to have a t of rubber-tire wheels put on. Now you n get as good as there Is In the market iir $20 to 123. The trust does not control the robber-tire market, like It did. on account r? the Indepedent companies that are fringing up. These concerns are Felling ;set of rubber-tire wheels for $3 or Jt less ttan the trust. j'The automobile Is not hurting the carriage business and I think It will be a long jne before It does. Nine-tenths of the Tviggies that are manufactured these days i7 to the country trade and are used by .rraers and t'.ulr families. The farmer jis to keep hcrses on hand anyway and fhy should he buy an automobile when r L.. ..r.'.g one or tnese machines witnbreakage. The automobile will never . Verv nnrmlar with the vnnni man anil 5s sweetheart when they want to drive. Ahe horse and buggy has the advantage rf?re for the young man can drive with one iind. but there are few amateurs who ai drive an automobil-' successful withit employing both hands. The automobile a good thing, but It can never take the ace of a nug little buggy lor a drive Jong a shaded lane on a nioon-llt night." A MAX FROM WASHINGTON. J. T. Dnbney, of Spokane, Talk of the J Great Northweat. R. T. Dabney, who is a resident of fcokane. Wash., and who has lived on e Pacific coast for the last twenty years, staying at the Grand Hotel for a few tvs. Mr. Dabnev came here on the In vitation of State Geologist Blatchley, to Jjvestlgate the gas and oil fields In this tjate and In Ohio and Pennsylvania. Mr. abney says that Ir. the last twenty years T6 has been In every State west of the Mississippi, studying the natural resources J these States. For the lat sixteen Tonths he has 'devoted all of hU time to investigating prospctlve oil lands in CaliJArnia, Oregon, Washington, Montana, jiaho. Wyoming and British Columbia. Xlr. Ufcbney says he considers that Wash ington has a great future as far as Its 4SI tesources are concerned. Some time o he sent Mr. Blatchley a piece of rock om Washington, and after the geologist arr.inea tne suDstance ne invited Mr. ibney to come here. "The cities and tjwns of Washington are growing in prosntv." said Mr. Dabnev vesterdav. "Thf n'll are Irowded with orders and t y.iantitiesJ of lumber are being shipto foreign Countries. This season the irn land has Increased in value from ) to i?) nr. acre. COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS. Council Installed at Terre Haute General Gossip. ; The members wf Indianapolis Council, No. t U. C. T., arrived home yesterday after t elr visit to Terre Haute Saturday, where l iey assisted In instituting Terre Haute tiouncil. No. 1SS. A preliminary meeting ?as held during the afternoon in the Filifck Hotel. At night the secret meeting cjr the association was held In the Odd y ellows Hall. JThe officers of the Terre J aute Council aYe: Past counselor, George '. Custer, sr.: senior counselor. W. L. I urphy; Junior counselor. Mr. Pritchard; if cretary and treasurer. Mr. Martin; conwietor, Mr. Tincher; page.. Mr. Hanrahan; tlntinel. Mr. Silvernail. Among the prominent members of other councils present -tiere u. ll. Sullivan. Granville Barnes. A. 35. llarless and Secretary Meidner, of In3. llarless and Secretary Meidner, of In tlanapolls Coun !!. No. 4; G. La Valley am .f. Kemp, of Arinneapolis Council. No. 63 Jpeme Organizer C. l'ease was als( d 63. also j-esent. C xxx Anderson Council, though only a week c d, has already issued a prospectus for a 1 mse warming to be held next month, and I vites the menbers of Indianapolis CounI, No. 4, to tatte part. It is sild that no more councils will be instituted until the Fort Wayne Council. IT'Xt month. Some of the members are beIfnnlng to complain against the expense totalled in traveling. j XXX JSenlor Counselor Harness wishes that all Members of Indianapolis Council refer to tie Issue of the Journal for Dec. 6 for Information as to meetings. I d 'Among the recent visitors to Indianapolis ouncll were George Methar.ey of Findlay, iJ . A. Kemp of Minneapolis, and Mr. Sours of Columbus, O. X X X AI G. Schonacker has placed his memberdp blank with Indianapolis Council, and II expected to become a member at the X'5'Xt mjeting. The India nap I lis Fire Insurance Comjltny has over :t3So.0 assets invested m i,vernment bonds, municipal securities and r'ortgage loans. Patronize a horn cominy whlrh Is safe and sound. Otflce No. ii East Market street. I JOHN M. SPANN. Secretary. WOHN II. IIOLLIDAY, President.

SOUTHERN IS INDORSED

MAY.CATHOLIC PIUCSTS THINK TIIK ItOAI) SIIUl'LD nE IH'ILT. Letter) "Written to the Abbot of St. Mrlnriid 1VIII He Filed with the Ilonrd of "Worts. The Indianapolis Southern Railway will present to thfe Board of Public Works tomorrow a large number of letters from prominent Catholic clergymen of the State favoring the building of the road through Spencer county, the home of St. Melnrad's College, the largest Franciscan University in the United States. These letters have been received by the Rt. Rev. Athanasius Schmitt, abbot of the college. The communications are from members of the alma mater of the college. These priests, who were educated there, fully realize the disadvantages under which the school has labored because of Its inaccessibility to proper railroad connections. They hail with Joy the prospect of St. Melnard's possessing a railroad and In their letters to the abbot earnestly hope that the railroad may be built Immediately. The Franciscan fathers take such an Interest in the railread that it Is Quite likely that Father Francis, one of the professors of the school, will come to Indianapolis to-mor-rcw and make a plea for the college before the Board of Works. St. Meinrad's College was established thirty years ago. In early days Its lack of railroad accommodations was not so severely felt, but the school has grown so largely that it now enrolls over six hundred students and possesses many large buildings and much real estate. While the school has a national reputation parents have felt some objection to sending their children there because of their inability to visit the school easily. St. Meinrad's is seven miles removed from the nearest railroad connection. The ßt. Louis branch of the Southern Railway, an east and west line, pierces the county, but in order to go north the traveler must take the train to Evansvllle or Louisville. Under present conditions it requires twelve hours to reach Indianapolis, starting from St. Meinrad's at 5 o'clock In the morning. There is a long, rough ride over the hills in a stage coach. After boarding a train there must be weary waits for railroad connections. Should the Indianapolis Southern be built it will be possible to reach Indianapolis in three or four hours by direct line. ONE OF THE LETTERS. The following Is a sample letter written by the Rev. Father J. F. Sondermann, rector of St. Lawrence's Church, Lawrenceburg, Ind., to the Rt. Rev. Athanasius Schmitt: "I see from the papers that a company has been formed at Indianapolis that proposes to build a railroad from there to Rockport, Ind. Will the proposed route touch 8t. Meinrad? I sincerely hope it will. I will then be a frequent visitor of our dear alma mater, and there will certainly be hundreds of others from all parts of the United States who have studied at St. Meinrad's and keep the place in dear remembrance. I should think that the large amount of patronage coming to the railroad company from visitors to St. Meinrad's of priests, students, guests, etc.. as well as the large traffic to be expected in freight on account of your very extensive coal fields, would be a great Inducement for the company to build the now road by way of St. Meinrad's. The building of the road will not only be a blessing to our dear school, but will be of advantage to the entire State because of the opening up of resources now almost neglected. I hope the attention of the company will be called to these facts." The Rev. J. F. Byrne, of Haughville, and the Rev. G. J. Lemert. formerly of St. Joseph's Church, Indianapolis, but now of Rockville, also write very friendly letters Indorsing the project and hoping that the building of the road will be speedily con summated. Among the other clergymen who have written favoring letters are: Rev. A. Oster, St. Bartholemew Church, Columbus; Rev. Charles A. Clever. Brad ford; Rev. John Rives. Terre Haute; Rev. V. A. Schnell. Terre Haute; Rev. Andrew Schaaf. St. Francis Xavler's, Poseyville; Rev. Joseph Dlckman. St. Mary s, Evans ville; Rev. F. B. Luefferman, Mount Ver non; Rev. Emanuel Ledwlna. St. Joseph's, Princeton; Rev. P. H. Rowan, Montgomery; Rev. E. F. McBarron, Evansvllle; Rev. Wll 11am Wack. St. Pius Church. Troy; Rev. J. F. Sondermann. St. Lawrence's, Law rencebure; Rev. C. 11. Moss. St. John's. Welles: Rev. Bernard Evers. S3. Peter and Paul. Haubstadt; Rev. William A. Joachum. Rqckport; Ilev. Adler Kalin. Shelbyville: Rev. F. W. Wolf. Shoals; Rev. W. F. Seibortz. St. Paul's. Tell City; Rev. M. L Guthneck, Madison. BOND ORDINANCETO-NIGHT THOMAS A. WYNNE SAYS IT WILL PASS THE COUNCIL. It Will Only Require a Mnjorlty Vote tu Ennrt the Ordinance Into Law. The bond ordinance will be passed by Council to-night. That statement was made last night by Thomas A. Wynne, chair man of the finance committee. The ordi nance was introduced for the first time several weeks ago at the request of Mayor Bookwalter. The mayor had come to the conclusion that the only business-like means of dealing with the temporary loan nuisance was to kill It at one blow. He recommended an issue of bonds to refund the debt as the most feasible means. The measure at once received the bitter antagonism of the Democratic minority. The Republicans in order to secure the passing of an appropriation ordinance authorizing the payment of the temporary debts tabled the bond ordinance for the time being. Now that the appropriation ordinance is safely through the time has come to take up the bond ordinance. As a simple majority is sufficient to pass the measure there Is no doubt as to the result of tonight's Council meeting. The ordinance will be brought up for second and third readings and then put through despite the minority. Controller Breunlg will at once take measures to sell new bonds of the city to the amount of JliG.oOO. the proceeds of which, with the premium which can be obtained, will amount to about $197,000. The controller will then replace in the city treasury the amount which was taken out by the terms of the Democratic appropriation ordinance to pay the temporary loans. Two additional ordinances will be brought up for passage. One provides for the appropriation of $7,Gm) to pay the expenses of the Department of Public Works for the rest of the year, and the other provides for the transfer of $2,o00 from the fund for sprinkling unimproved streets to the fund for sweeping and cleaning improved streets. There is a possibility that the Democrats may attempt to throttle the bond ordinance by opposing the two appropriation ordinances, but it Is not believed their action will have any effect upon the course of the majority. JAMES J. CORBETT IN TOWN. i:-Clinmplon Not Allowed to Talk 31 wen About Fistic Matters. James J. Corbett, ex-champlon pugillt. billed as the chief attraction at. the Grand this week, arrived In the city yesterday with the rest of the company. His manager claims that Corbett Is the best attraction n the vaudeville stage to-day, because he is not only known in all parts of the country fr having been a champion pugilist, but entertains his audience. He tells Interesting stories of his life as a pugilist and funny Incidents of his travels over the country. Corbett was asked what he thought of the right between McGovern and young Corbett, and said: "it was quite a surprise to me. for I did not believe that young Cor-

bett would best McGovern. You probably do not know how Billy Rothwell took the name of Young Corbett, for I do not believe It has ever been published. About five years ago. when I was showing In Denver. Rothwell wa-i on lh t rrf m mm frr a. nrelim-

Inary bout with another young fellow, and he came to my dressing room and told me that he was going to style himself 'Young Corbett.' I wished him success and little realized that ho would become such a wonderful little tighter. He has risen to the top ranks, and I still wish him success. He has been known as Young Corbett since that ni;;ht in Denver." "Do you hive any Intention of entering the ring again?" Corbett was a6ked. "That I cannot discuss on account or an agreement with mv manager not to talk on such subjects, but my contract will ex pire next spring and then l wm nave something to say." Corbftt believes that there will be a revival in the boxing game, as h does not believe there is the strong opposition to it there was a few years ago. NEWS OF LABOR UNIONS A REQUEST THAT THE CITY IMPROVE TOMLINSON HALL. It Shonld Be netter Decorated nnd Lighted Machinist Pleased at San Francisco Victory. The labor organizations of the city have been particularly active this fall in giving entertainments. Tomlinson Hall has been the favored place for holding the balls, and they have been attended by large crowds. Several dances to be given by labor organi zations are scheduled for the rest of the winter, and the increased use of Tomlinson Hall has created an interest in the building. The laboring men purpose to ask the city to Improve the hall in the way of decorations and provide better lighting facilities. A resolution to that effect will be introduced at the next meeting of the Central Labor Union. The Machinists' Union since its phenome nal gTowth from eighty-six to more than a thousand members last year and its subsequent success in organizing practically every shop in the city and getting a ninehour work day for ten hours' pay has kept up an active interest In the organization. Several smokers have been given, and another will be held in the machinists' hail Friday evening. Dec. 13, to celebrate the victory of the machinists of San Francisco and the Pacific coast. For more than six months about 1.5U0 machinists were Idle along the Pacillc coast on account of a lockout In the ship repair yards. Ihey have now succeeded in organizing thirty-five shops and placed nearly every union ma chinist at work. In connection with this victory the machinists are preparing to ask Congress to pass a law abolishing the pri vate contract system of repairing govern ment ships and in lieu have all of the ships repaired In the government navy yard. The machinists here will give a ball in Tomlinson Hall New Year s eve. XXX The labor organizations of the city are watching with interest the outcome of the replevin suit filed against E. T. Fowler, a South Illinois-street barber, by the Barbers' Union for possession of a chop card. When the Barbers' Union was sus pended from the national organization a short time ago Fowler s men were mem bers. Since its reorganization there seema to have been some difficulty about their be ing reinstated, and a few days ago the secretary of the local union went to howl er's shop and demanded the card, alleging that his barbers had been suspended lor not paying their dues. Fowler refused to turn over the-card, and a suit in replevin followed in Justice of the Peace Smock's court. Fowler says he wishes his men to belong to the union and that the reason their dues were not paid was because there was no union to pay them to. Justice Smock continued the case until Tuesday and told the union In the meantime to try to adjust the matter at Its meeting to-night outside of court. xxx There Is little interest as yet in the election of the Central Labor Union, which will be held the first of the year. President Feltman has not announced whether or not he will be a candidate for re-election, but It Is known that there will be a contest for the place. xxx Business Agent Collins, of the Machinists' Union, last week organized a lodge of machinists at Logansport with a membership of forty-five. XXX The committee appointed by the Central Labor Union to entertain the United Mine Workers, who meet here in convention Jan. 21, Is at work getting up entertainments. Central Labor Union last year gave the delegates a banquet In Tomlinson Hall at which nearly 1,000 were seated. The main entertainment this year will be equally elaborate. BIT OF LEFT-OVER SUMMER. People Took the Air Withont Their Overcoats Yesterday. For December weather yesterday's was little short of marvelous. Instead of the cold Christmas atmosphere that this time of the year usually brings yesterday felt more like the balmy weather of May. Overcoats were superfluous until evening fell and gloves were not a necessity. The streets were filled with thousands of pedes triana eager to take advantage of the brightness of the day. The livery stables had about all the business they could at tend to. The thumb-nail parks In the center of the city were populated much as they are In the spring and early summer. Indianapolis was about the warmest spot north of Mason and Dixon's line. The maximum temperature was 62 and the minimum was 42. St. Louis and Cincinnati each enjoyed about the same warmth. Men whose vocations took them much on the streets welcomed the pleasant change; street-car conductors were unusually goodtempered and their requests to "move up front" were made less gruffly than ordinarily. Patrolmen dispensed with overcoats and smiled genially at passers-by at the street corners. By night a little rain came, the forerunner perhaps of a season's wetness. UNIQUE PARADE TO-DAY; It Will Innugnrate a Week of Fetlvlty for the Elks. As a preliminary' to the opening of the Elks' wonderland and bazaar there will be a grotesque parade about noon to-day. It will start from the Union Station, movin; through the business streets down town, and ending at the Cyclorama building. where the wonderland and bazaar will at once be opened for the week. The parade will be made up of a series of travesties. It will be headed by President Roosevelt and Senators Fairbanks and Beveridgf, They will be guarded by seventeen Rough Riders. Grover Cleveland is also to appear with this party, dearly all the kings and queens of Europe and the Orient are to have a prominent place in the parade. There will also be a number of bunesques on affairs of the day. A vaudeville performance, the midway attraction and a number of other affairs are to l on the programme every night. The bazaar, with its stocks of Christmas goods, is to have a "bargain day" every afternoon, which is expected to be of Interest to women who are seeking holiday gifts. MSaSBMiBHSBSSBSSMMMHSHSHHWM ' PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. The regular business meeting of the ladles of the Meridian-street Church will not be held to-morrow as usual, but will be postponed subject to a call from, the president. The December number of Factory News, published by the T. B. Laycock Manufacturing Company, was issued yesterday. It is well filled with bright factory gossip and trade notes and well Illustrated with original designs. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Watson will give a dinner this evening in honor of Miss Pearl Hrndlton and Mr. G. H. Fosdic, who are t ) be married on Tuesday. Other guests v.il! be Mr. Edward Fosdic and Mr. and Mrs Joseph Sumner McCain. New Pianos $165 and up at Wulschner.

ELKS' MEMORIAL SERVICE

AN IMPRESSIVE PROGRAMME AT ENGLISH'S OPERA HOl'SE. Eloqnent Address by Grand Exalted Ruler Pickett, of Iowa Other Features. When Exalted Ruler James F. Qulgley impressively opened the memorial services of the Elks yesterday afternoon he faced an audience that excelled the capacity of English's Opera House. Those who had in former years attended memorial services of the order remembered the exquisite beauty of the quiet services. They came again and brought friends with them. Through the afternoon hours they were held spell-bound by the oratory of Grand Exalted Ruler Pickett, and touched by the harmony of the music. They had no knowl edge of the flight of time and left the opera house at the conclusion of the memorial still under the spell of It all. The stage was decorated with the national colors and the insignia of the order. Blaz ing before a great flag that fell in folds of red, white and blue to the floor, was the motto of the order: "The faults of our brothers we write on the sand, their virtues on the tablets of love and memory." Seated on the stage were the officers of the lodge: Exalted Rular James E. Quigley, Esteemed Leading Knight A. B. Hanson, Esteemed Loyal Knight F. Falk, M. D., Esteemed Lecturing Knight Fred K. Shepard, Secretary H. S. Belssenherz, Treasurer William Kotteman, Tyler Charles Balz and Chaplain H. H. Lee. jr.. with Joseph T. Fan ning, chairman of the memorial committee. and Charles E. Pickett, of Waterloo, la,. grand exalted ruler of the order, and the orator of the afternoon. THE OPENING SERVICE. After a short piano voluntary by Mr. Jcseph Joiner, Exalted Ruler Qulgley be gan the brief opening ceremonies of the memorial service. The lights fell away into darkness, and in the stillness and shadow, the secretary called one by one the names of the brothers who had passed during the last year Into the valley of the shadow of death. The last name on the roll, that of Joseph W. Smith, was added only In the last few hours. There were In the audience relatives of many of those whose names were called; and occasionally in the absolute stillness of the room, some one gave a little almost nolselesa sob. The roll: George C. Harding, May 8. 18S1; Frank J. Kleider. March 3u, lvis5: John Fahrbacn, Jan. 29, 18SS; John Edwards, April IS, 1SSS; Alexander S. Stewart, April 1, 190; Edward F. Gall. April 1S, 1831; George W. Hill, -May 27. Ia31; James G. Fogarty, May 30. 1891; Richard E. Smith, Aug. 30, 1S91; Harry ll. Francis, Sept. 15. lis'd; Samuel E. Slinkard. Feb. 15, lS'Ji; James B. McElwalne. April 25, 1S92; Charles J. Parmalee, Nov. 19. 18Ü2; John C. Belgier, Dec. 25. 1892; Frank Train. April 2C, l&S; James Goodlet, Dec. 7, lfcl'4; John W. Curran, July 6, lSi5; Charles N. Metcalf, March 10, 1S9G; De Witt C. Drake, Aug. 29, 1895; George E. Carter, Oct. 17, 1S06; Jacob Bos, Dec. 16, 1S9C; Patrick J. Kelley, Feb. 19. 1895; John C. Dalton, April 1, 1S9S; Wm. T. Kavanagh, May 21, 1698; James M. Cropsey, July 5, 183S; Robert E. Uter, Sept. 1, 1S98; Louis I-sman, Jan. 8, 1899; John M. Koeniger, April 25, 1899; Thos. J. Montgomery, Dec. 20. 1S99; William J. Trimmer. Nov. 13, 1900; Henry Gauss, Jan. 24. 1901; Wm. II. June, March 23, 1901; Geo. W. Andrews, July 11, 1W1; Charles E. Metzler. Aug. 17. 1901; Fred Ilg, Sept. 15, 1901; Joseph W. Smith, Nov. 30. 1901. Miss Lulu Fisher, Miss Eva Jeffries, Mr. J. Raymond Lynn nnd Edwin Filler sang "The Lord is Mv Shenherd" with tender feeling, and following them Miss Benaldlne Smith rendered a violin obligato of singu lar sweetness. To the tune of "Auld Lang Syne" the lodge and the audlnce sang the memorial ode: "Great Ruler of the Universe, All-seeing and benign Look down upon and bless our work. And be all glory Thine! Oh! hear our prayers for the honored dead. While bearing In our minds The memories graven on each heart For 'Auld Lang Syne. " The chaplain of the loage, II. H. Lee, Jr., delivered a short prayer and after the duet, "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds." by Edwin Feller and J. Raymond Lynn, Chairman ranning, of the memorial committee, made the introductory address. He spoke of the similar services which were going on in more than 700 lodges In the United States; services which, while lacking In the funereal draplngs of exaggerated grief, and destitute of walling and tears, were yet truly and sincerely expressive of the deep sorrow of the brethren when they listened to the call of the roll and realized that the voices they knew so well and the faces with which they were so familiar were forever done with the things of this world. After speaking of some of the fundamental principles of the order Mr. Fanning made way for the grand exalted ruler. EXALTED RULER'S ADDRESS. Mr. Pickett said: "This day Is sacred to the memory of our deceased brothers. The heart of the living communes with the spirit of the dead. Around the altar of our brotherhood an unbroken circle clasps hands once more. The past Is present. The dead lives. Brotherly love triumphs. How fitting it Is that once a year we turn aside from the pursuits of life, the duties of business, the pleasures of the world and in response to one of the holiest impulses of the human heart pay fraternal tribute to the memory of those with whom we once met and mingled amid the varied phases of life and all the familiar scents of our order. "The sentiment underlying this ceremony is not a new one. It is as old as human love and reverence. It is interwoven with legend and history. It has formed a part of the life of nations and men alike. We have only applied It In a more beautiful Torm. We have clothed it with the attribute of brotherly love. You may reread history's pages and bring to mind the motives that have prompted every age and people to give expression to this sentiment the spirit of pride to commemorate the mighty In battle and brilliant in forum; the spirit of reverence to perpetuate the names of the great and good ana martyred; the spirit of gratitude to remember the benefactors and promoters of human happiness. You may pass in review the towering pyramids, the imposing monuments, the splendid statues, the historic abbeys, but where will you find a picture so grand In its simplicity, so sublime' in its modesty, so divine In its humanity as the sight of this loving brotherhood to-day? "And this brings roe naturally to my theme. 'The Higher and Broader Mission of Elkdom.' I stand In the presence of many who dwell without our portals. To you as well as to our members I address myself. My desire Is to throw some light, if possible, on the character and purposes of our order not found within the technical definition of its principles. ' l ne voice or bikdom Is a plea ror a higher culture, a better manhood and a truer humanity. Its friendshiD is for all truth. Its fellowship Includes all who are seeking for better things. The casual observer may assume that Its purpose Is sim ply the pleasures or the passing hour. From our outward mirth and gayetv and pleas antries there may be those who conclude that the earnest of life is wanting. But 'there Is that within which passeth show.' ELKDOM IS CONSTRUCTIVE. "Elkdom is constructive and not de structive. The spirit of iconoclasm dwells not within Its circle. It molests no temple, desecrates no altar, profanes no sanctuary it roDs no man or nis faith, attacks no creea, criticises no sect. It shadows no dawn, darkens no hope, saddens no love It does not seek to supplnnt the church or usurp Its functions. Before Its altars kneel the members of every church, the believers in every creed, the adherents of every faith Its religion is humanity, its creed is friendship, its golden rule the love of fellow-man. which It embraces and includes within itself the best, the noblest. the truest impulses of the human heart. What a picture! Would that the brush of genius co'ild place it upon canvas that it might shine forth as a pillar f cloud by day and of lire by night to light all mankind out of the bondage of intolerance. "One of the prominent characteristics of our people is charity. It was here that charity found Its first true exemplification. You may observe the nations of Europe In vain for a precedent for the practical charity which everywhere surrounds us. Behold our asylums and countless eleemosynary

institutions where all who need the succor and care of kind and loving hands can find refuge and protection, bur country is honeycombed with these eloquent witnesses of the benevolent disposition of our people. The spirit Is ingrained In our very system of government and society. "Elkdom believes in charity, teaches charity, practices charity. Not the; charity that can be estimated In dollars and cents, not the charity that seeks reward from public applause, but simple charity, the charity of doing good for its ovrn sake. 'Charity without ostentation' is the great law of our order. It is in keeping with the Scriptures 'When thou doest thine alms do not sound a trumpet before thee as the hypocrites do In the synagogues and temples that they may have glory of men. Verily, I say unto you, they have their "JUSTICE A PRINCIPLE. "Justice is another principle of our order. And Justice Is one of the very birthmarks of our people. Consider your ancestry. Pause and reflect on the cause that brought them here. In New England settled the Puritans, whose ancestors had suffered tyranny under Charles I of England and fought side by side with Cromwell at Naseby and Marston Moor. In New York were the descendants of the Dutch, who had suffered cruel persecutions in the Netherlands. In the South were the Huguenots who had fled from the prescriptions existing in France. From Erin's lovely, but desolated. Isle came her undaunted sons, seeking in our country the liberty denied to them in their own. It was for justice that our forefathers fought the battles from Lexington to Yorktown. It was for Justice that the legions of the North battled in the great tragedy that culminated at Appomattox. It Is Inbred in our very blood. It underlies the very fabrio of our institutions. It is manifest In our form of government. In our syestem of Jurisprudence, in our laws, in our social customs, in all the ramifications of our national life. "But above all, my brothers and fellowcltlzens. the Benevolent and Protective Ordei of Elks is a patriotic order. Its every Instinct is American, its every heart throb is patriotic. It is enflbred with the love of country. We have taken the flag of the Republic and draped it lovingly over every altar. In over seven hundred lodges, whenever convened, there arises the inspiring strains of the 'Star-spangled Banner.' Before it all must kneel who take the obligation. Its silken folds and streaming beauty keep ever in mind the sublime mementoes of over a century's patriotism. It suggests the lessons of the past, keeps fresh our heroic annals, invokes gratitude for benefits not forgotten, stimulates a just appreciation for all our glorious achievements. It nourishes In the hearts of all that reverence for what It represents and the memory of those who have fought beneath It; that is the noblest trait of a grateful people. "Oh, mv countrymen, what a flag! Where can you find such another? HISTORY IS SILENT. "The annals of history are silent. It has never been unfurled before armed legions but in a just, a patriotic or a humane cause. It has waved in streaming grandeur and beauty for over a hundred years without a single stain. Alone it stands in its spotless purity, companionless among the flags of the nations of the worM. "These are the paramount principles and teachings of our order the great foundation stones upon which our superstructure rests. They are cemented together by many sentiments of fellowship and fraternity to whtch it Is not my purpose to allude. I have endeavored to present but a parsing view of the real heart and soul and mind of Elkdom. To point out its higher and broader mission, to show wherein we are striving for better things, wherein we are in touch and harmony with those who are seeking to attain a truer and better civilization and with you my fellow-citizens into whose hands has been committed the sacred care of our Nation's future. "May the Elks, who are her assembled, feel within themselves a deeper, a richer, a purer love for our order, a more earnest conception of its exalted purposes. Its higher and broader mission and from this lodge of sorrow when the thoughts of mortality lead you to contemplate your Inevitable destiny, go forth with eyes up

lifted, hearts opened, hopes strengthened and perpetuate for all time peace and good fellowship among our brothers and spread the gospel of love and humanity among our fellow-men." Miss Lulu Fisher sang "Rock of Ages" charmingly; and the next musical number of the programme was listened to by the audience with unmixed delight. It was Tschalkowsky's "Cantablle," rendered by the Philharmonic string quartet: Mr. A. H. Schellschmidt, Miss Bertha Schellschmidt, Mr. Hugh McGIbeny and Mr. Rudolph Kös ter. The last musical number "Oh, Home of Fadeless Splendor," was sung by the quartet consisting of Misses Fisher and Jeffries and Messrs. Lynn and Feller. Exalter Ruler Qulgley conducted the clos ing ceremonies of the memorial and with the singing of the doxology the services ended. SADLY AFFLICTED FAMILY TnREE DEATHS II AVE TAKE PLACE WITHIN TWO WEEKS. Henvy Hand of the Reaper Falls Upon tlie Stanton Ilonsehold Death of William Mullen. Three times In two weeks Messrs. Collier & Reynolds have been called to take charge of dead in the family of John W, Stanton, who now lives at No. 71S Virginia avenue. Two weeks ago a daughter, ten years of age, died suddenly of acute tonsllltls. At that time the family lived at No. 626 Stevens street. A day or two later the family moved to No. 713 Virginia avenue. Before the moving was completed another daughter, six years of age, was taken sick. Her illness became so serious that the household effects were not arranged, the mother being oLllged to devote all of her time to the care of the child. She was afflicted with diphtheria in its worst form and died last Monday night. The funeral was held Wednesday, and upon the return of the family from the cemetery the baby, a girl eight months of age, became ill. Owing to the disorder in the house because of inability to arrange things after moving, and the fact that the house was being disinfected, the babe became worse. The disinfecting process made it necessary at times to open the doors and windows, and the cold air brought upon the infant capillary bronchitis, from which it died yesterday afternoon, making the third death within two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton have still two other children, both of whom are suffering from minor ailments, which it is not thought will prove fatal. Both father and mother are overcome with grief and are hardly able to attend to the duties necessary about their home. WILLIAM 31 I'LL ES' HEAD. He Had Lived In Indianapolis Since 1SOO. William Mullen, one of the oldest citizens of Indianapolis, died yesterday morning of heart failure at his home on North Delaware street. He was born at Philadelphia In 1816, and up to the day of his death had never been ill a day. He had lived In this city since 1S00. He was a remarkably active man for one of his years. On Saturday he complained of a pain about his heart, but thought it was nothing serious. Yesterday morning he sat down to read and died suddenly in his chair. Mr. Mullen was a profound stuuent of Shakspeare and was able at any time to recite whole plays with considerable dramatic enthusiasm. He leaves a daughter, Emma A. Mullen, and a son. William F. Mullen, a member of the Mullen-Blackledge Company. The funeral arrangements will be made later. Funeral of Joseph W. Smith. The funeral of Joseph W. Smith, who died at his home. No. 2329 Broadway, Saturday evening, will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Scottish Rite Temple. The body will be taken there Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning. The services will be In charge of the Masonic order, but as yet the arrangements have not been completed.

ADDRESS BY CAPT.HOBSON

HEARD nY A LARGE AVDIEXCE AT ROBERTS PARK CHURCH. Ills Subject Was "Spiritual Life In the Ae of Sclenee" A Talk Foil of Interest. Capt. Richmond P. Hobson delivered an Interesting address at Roberts Park Church yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. The church was filled. The services opened with the hymn "I Love to Tell the Story," and this was followed by other hymns, scriptural reading and prayer. Rev. J. C. Carman sang .a solo, "Will there be any Stars In my Crown?" Captain Hobson was introduced by Rev. Joshua Stansfleld, pastor of Meridian-street Church. The subject of Captain Hobson's talk was "Spiritual Life in the Age of Science," His remarks were of a most eloquent character, and were in defense of science. He said there are people that believe that science is making men machines and automatons, and dwarfing the spiritual in them. He contended that science is not dwarfing the spiritual. On the contrary, he believes science is advancing the spiritual In men. He held that abstract science carries one Into the presence of a certain Infinity. He declared that this science would be made to build up and make the spiritual Invincible. He held that before men can develop the spiritual side they must have food and clothes. This same science will enable them to gain these things. If one wants to add to the spirituality of a race he must add to its productiveness. The speaker called attention to the large per cent, of children in this country who leave school before they are twelve years of age. He suggested that it would be a good plan to Increase the productiveness of the race, so that parents will have the means to keep their children In school. Captain Hobson pointed out that, aa a direct result of a scientific age, every intelligent individual can keep in touch with all that is going on on this earth. The spiritual side Is coming to be a great force, not only with Individuals, but with nations. "You can really determine the condition of a nation," he said, "by examining into the position of the women of that nation. Now, this modern life and age have brought about the emancipation of woman, and she occupies a place that she never has before." Captain Hobson spoke of the Christian spirit that characterized the American army in the siege of Santiago, when the generals in the field, reflecting the feeling of the people of the United States, sent word to the besieged city that the women and children might come out and they would be protected and fed. From his prison window Captain Hobson saw 18,00) of these hungry mouths go out of the city to be fed at the American camps. "That so thoroughly reflected the sentiment of America," said the speaker, "that it actually did not call forth comment." Captain Hobson went on to say that after the battle of Santiago Americans could have proceeded to the coast of Spain and devastated their cities and dictated their own terms of a settlement, because the Spanish army lay prostrate. "But no, we held off." said the speaker. "We invited them to come to neutral grounds and discuss the situation." Captain Hobson eloquently told of an incident that happened on the Island of Porto Rico when our army invaded the island. It was near midnight on Christmas eve, when one of the bands struck up a hymn, and It was taken up by the men of that regiment and then by another regiment, until soon thousands of soldiers were singing, in that solemn hour, "Nearer, my God. to Thee." MRS. GEORGE CLARK COMPLAINS. She Has William Turner Arrested, Charged with Assault. William Turner, of 635 West Maryland street, was arrested yesterday evening by Bicycle Policemen Griffln and Manning for assault upon Mrs. George Clark. Turner is a helper of Clark's at the Atkins saw works. Yesterday he went to Clark's house, and according to the story of Mrs. Clark, persuaded her to go to his home to attend his sister, who was ill. She said they were met at the door by Turner's mother, who asked, "Who's that thing you've got with you?" A few words followed and ended, Mrs. Clark said, by Turner assaulting her. She hurriedly left for her home. Dunlnp'a Celebrated Hats At Seaton's Hat Store. FE RS OX ALLY CONDUCTED Excursion to Washington, the Nation al Capital All Expenses Included. Leave Cincinnati via B. & O. S. W., 6:10 p. m., Dec. 9. passing through many old battlefields, historic Harper's Ferry, along the beautiful Potomac and over the Alleghenles by daylight. For rates and other particulars call on or address J. B. SCOTT, District Passenger Agent. Cincinnati, O. O. P. MC ARTY. General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati, O. CHAXGU OF TIMI3. C, II. & D. Ry. Effective Sunday, Dec. 1, train No. S3 will leave Indianapolis at 4:00 a. m. Instead of 4:10 a. m. mo folk no UTE. f 7.00 Chicago and Return $7.00. Dec. 2, .1 and 4.. Good for return until Dec. 8, Inclusive, on account of the Second International Live Stock Exposition, Nov. SO to Dec. 7, and Fifth Annual Convention National Live Stock Exposition Dec. 3rd to 6th. For tickets and full Information call at Big Four ticket offices. No. 1 East Washington street and Union Station. H. M. BRONSON, A. G. P. A. 5T.OO CHICAGO AND RETURX T.OO. Via Monon Route. Account National Live Stock Show. Tickets sold Dec. 2. 3 and 4, final return limit Dec. 8. All Monon trains stop at Forty-seventh street, Chicago, within five minutes ride of Union Stockyards. Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats. No chance for disappointment If you serve Mrs, Austin's famous pancakes. All giocers sell It. Uuy DlauontU Of a dUrvoni dealer. J. C. SIPE. Importer of Diamonds. Kocms 2. 3 ana 4. N. Med. tu 1., D. A W. Sleeping- and Chair Car Between Indianapolis and Springfield, III. Leo Lnudo, Mnnuf ncttirlua; Optician. Removed temporarily to 139 East Ohio trt. Mrs. Austin's qulck-ralnlnjr buckwheat makes tender, crispy brown cakes. Your grocer can tell all about it. The Best Christmas Gifts That Is. gifts of quality, come from our store. Our offerings are the choicest obtainable. We must and do guarantee everv article to be exactly as represented, or your money oacK. Prices on Diamonds, Prices on Jewelry, Prices7on Watches, Prices on Silverware, Prices on everything oien to competition JuIiüsC.WcJlCögoß Indiana's Leading Jerrelers. 12 E. WASIIIXiTOX ST.

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