Indianapolis Journal, Volume 53, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 January 1903 — Page 3

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2 fomvsXs GrotestStore 2 o o o a o o e o Store Closed AH Day o l o o o o o o 0 IN SHIRTS GLOVES TIES Studs, Sleeve Links, Vests Dress Shields FOR ALL FUNCTIONS .Krauss 44 L WASHINGTON ST. $G,000 IN GOLD We pay the highest cash price for old and broken Solli Gold Jewelry, Rings and Watches of any kind. Loan Office 103 North Illinois Street. Largest Stock Shoes. T LOWEST PRICES. Geo. J. Marott j 26 and 28 E. Washington St. Furniture, Carpets ' Stoves - , 201 Cait Wmblnston St. C. N. WILLIAMS & CO I2.AtlVIII 8 and zo East Market Street. Accounts with tankt and Individuals solicited. S per cent. Interest paid on deposits. etat and county bond for Mit. Indiana Dental College 'Department of Dentistry Inlversity of Indianapolis. for all kinds of Dental Work. Th fe-a are to cover the costs only. Receives patients from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. S. W. Cor. Delaware and Ohio Street. THE THEATERS. To-Day's Schedule. ENGLISH'S "The Vinegar Buyer," 2:15 and 8:tä p. no. GRAND Vaudeville. 2:15 and 8:15 p. m. PARK "McFaddcn's Flats," 2 and S p. m. 'KM PI RE Burlesque. 2 and S p. m. . There will be New Year's. matinees at all the theaters this afternoon, and 1903 at the amusement houses of Indianapolis will start with a light class of attractions all 'round. There will not be a serious drama to be seen at any of the playhouses, and the holiday r.:aker In search of fun and laughter, rather than Intellectual entertainment, will have no difficulty In being gra tiffed. There is a comedy headed by a mlrth-provoklng star at English's; vaudeville, which is for the most part made up of comic acts, at the Grand; a howling musical farce at the Park and a burlesque how full of singing, dancing and specialties at the Empire. , XXX There Is no one quite like Ezra Kendall on the American stage. His methods for creating laughter are original with him a;d have not as yet been successfully imitated by any other comedian. He and his company in Herbert Hall Wlnslow's comedy. "The Vinegar Buyer." will furnish the New Year's entertainment at English's, or-cnlng with a matinee this afternoon. Vh?n Kendall was seen In Indianapolis early in the seaison his work as Joe Miller In his new play attracted much attention. His manager. Liebler & Co., have surrounded him with a good supporting company, and his play Is sure to prove pleasing. xxx The rollicking spectacular farce-comedy, '.McFadden's Flats." will start the New Year at the Park with to-day's matinee. The show is no stranger in Indianapolis and requires but little advance comment. It has "stood 'em up" at the Park for several seasons and Is likely to repeat its big business. New features and faces have ten introduced this yvur la the company.

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which numbers nearly forty people. Many of the old features are retained, however, including the "yellow kids." the comedy goat, the happy pig and the baby fire engine. xxx The Grand Is enjoying the best of butlness this week and the excellent bill provided deserves all of the patronage it is receiving. Katherine Bloodgood is repeating her great success of last season with her charming contralto voice and her well-selected repertoire of songs, while Esther Fee has won her way to the hearts of the Grand patrons with her remarkable violin playing. Other good specialties are contributed by the Heras family of acrobats, the best performers in their line seen In this city this season: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thorn. Collins and Hart. Alf. Holt. Bellman and Moore and O'Brien and Buckley. The Empire has two excellent acts this week. Kllest, the musical clown, who was

seen at the Grand last spring. Introduces a number of surprises In his specialty and scores a hit with them. The trick bicycle riding of Palfrey and Hilton is the best ever seen in this city and the comedian of the team is reajly funny. While there is not much to praise in the dialogue of the two burlesques, there are several bright musical numbers Introduced In spirited style. XXX They are having a hard time In New York to find anybody capable of taking the place of Marie Cahlll In "Sallle In Our Alley." Virginia Earle, after looking over the part, said it wasn't worth her while, and little Jennie Yeamens, after appearing In It for a few performances, handed In her resignation because some person connected with the management told her she didn't do a certain bit of "business" as Miss Cahlll had done it. "The idea!" cried Miss Yeamens. "I'm not an imitator; I'm not an impersonator. I'll do It my own way or not at all." And she Isn't doing it at all. XXX No one has any Idea how much money was sunk in the attempt to make a success of Mrs. Osborn's playhouse in New York, Which has Just been closed, but the amount was large enough to prevent an Immediate repetition. The musical burletta, "Tommy Rot." with which the house opened, was Just about what its name suggested, and its successor, "Fad and Folly." was not much better. Society turned out at first Just because it was "the thing" to do, but the members of the exclusive social sets must be amused just the same as o-dlnary folks, and with the exception of Elanche Ring, whose work attracted much attention, they couldn't find much to amuse them at Mrs. Osborn's. xxx Willie Collier Is wearing skirts In the new burlesque at Weber & Field's Music Hall, and is said to get a good deal of fun out of his part of a girl from Montana. His wife, Louise Allen, continues to shine as a great success In burlesque. She never had any real good opportunities to display her talents In the Collier plays. Even If Collier goes on the road again as a star next season It is doubtful if Miss Allen will accompany him. XXX It Is said that, the chief reason for the great success of the military opera, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," is the delightfully old-fashioned costumes :and the utter absence of comic opera commonplaces. The chorus girls are In hoop-skirts and pretty pictures they are said to make. Manager F. C. Whitney seems to be waging a war against tights. A noticeable feature of his production of "Dolly Varden" was the fact that he cut out even the ordinary short skirts of the chorus and put as many girls as he could into long dresses and powdered hair. He Is of the opinion that the public is pining for a change, and. Judging from the manner in which "Johnnie" has been received, he is right in his opinion. Agnes Booth, wife of John B. Schoeffel, proprietor and manager of the Tremont Theater, Boston, will return to the stage next season. Charles Frohman will be her manager and she will appear In "The Btst of Friends," now being prepared for her. XXX It is interesting to both dramatic and literary people to ' look forward to Mrs. Leslie Carter's appearance In Paris next summer, and to wonder Just how she will be received. Mrs. Carter will. It Is announced, present the Belasco play, "Du Barry," with her American company, she speaking French during the performance while her supporting players confine themselves to the English text. xxx Millie James, the talented little girl actress. Is to have the leading part in Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's "Little Unfalry Princess," when that play is produced in this country. If the play proves a success, as those most Interested" confidently expect, little Miss James will get the advantage of a Broadway engagement and much advertising, both of which will do her a world of good when she stars next season in a play now being written for her by Paul Kester. Stranded at Kokomo. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 31. The Grace Cameron "Normandy Wedding" company of forty people is stranded here. It opened to seven paid admissions last night, after "tabbing baggage for car fare from Minnesota. The manager, T. C. Whitney, who has several attractions on the road, was asked, by wire, for help, but no response came. The company was to have played at Lima, O., to-night. SSBBBBSBBSBBMSaaBBSBSBSBBSBBBBBBBBBBMSSaSBBBBBBBBBSBSBBBSBB) PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Miss Monroe, of Morton Place, entertained with a watch party last night. Miss Flossie Vermillion, of Greencastle, Is spending New Year's with Miss Mabel Rose. t The Conversation Club will meet to-morrow afternoon with Mrs. M. A. Benton, 1537 Broadway. Mr. Frederick Henry Wiley will give a bachelor dinner Saturday evening at the Columbia Club. Miss Grace Cross will give a small company to-morrow evening at her home on A$hland avenue. Mr. John C. Keenan, of Joplln, Mo., formerly of thi3 city, is visiting his brother. Dr. James 11. Keenan. Miss Lucile Herron gave a small card company yesterday afternoon, entertaining a number of her friends. . Miss Myrtle Heath, of Chicago, arrived yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Don Price Hawkins for a few days. Miss Louise Reese entertained a few of the Baltimore College girls with a chafing dish party yesterday afternoon. Miss Vivian Lewis will entertain a few friends with a theater party to-morrow evening at English's Opera House. Mrs. W. M. Gilson and Miss Gilson will receive informally from 2 until 6 this afternoon at 1424 North Delaware street. Miss Louise Lilly will entertain at dinner Friday evening for Miss Prudens. of Dayton, O., who is visiting Mrs. Lewis IHff. Mrs. James L. ZInk will receive Informally from 2:30 until 5:30 o'clock this afternoon, at her home. No. 108 East Pratt street. Governor and Mrs. Winfield T. Durbin and son Fletcher returned yesterday from Anderson, where they have been visiting relatives. Miss Laura Smith, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Nancy Smith, for the past fortnight, returned yesterday to Chicago. Miss Gertrude Butler has returned from Chicago and is spending a few days with Mrs. Myla Rltzlnger and family, on North Meridian street. Cards have been issued for a private view of the paintings of Mr. Charles W. Hawthorne, of New York, at the Lieber art gallery. Tuesday, Jan. 6. Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Gardiner, of St. Clair, Mich., returned yesterday to their home. after a visit with Mrs. Gardiner's parents. Kev. and Mrs. Joshua Stansfleld. Messrs. William Barnes, of London, Eng., and Charles Lynch, of Bridgeport. Conn., are the guests of Messrs. Clarence Stronge and Charles Craney, at the Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Brown have recalled the Invitations Issued by them for a dance to-morrow evening, on account of the serious illness of Mr. Brown's father. Mrs. Lehman H. Dunning will entertain at luncheon Friday for the Misses Dunning, who are spending the vactlon from the Woman's College at Baltimore with her. Miss Slay Aufderhelde was the . hostess for a small vaudeville party yesterday aft-

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COUIITES3 LONSDALE. ernoon, entertaining Miss Marie Elizabeth Wilson and her guests, Miss Cohn and Bernard Cohn, of Muncle. Mrs. John S. Lazarus entertained a few friends at cards yesterday afternoon. Among her guests was her daughter. Mrs. Charles Divine, of Toledo, and Mrs. Richardson, of Cincinnati. The members of the official board of the Central Avenue M. E. Church, wib hr wives, will receive the friends and members of the church between the hours of 4 and 10 to-day in the church parlors. The Misses Zilpah Maffey, Celia Henry, May Dunn. Marie Ieck, Jessie Anderson. Orlana and Vina Plllet and Daisy Altland will receive from 3 to 6 this afternoon at the home of Miss Bertha Empey, No. ISoy North Capitol avenue. Misses Katherine Lane, Mara and Amy Lacey, Sybil McCaslln, Bess Jones, Bertha Mallory, Andria Ferglson and Frances Woerner will be at home informally at Miss Mallory's home. No. 1713 North Illinois street, this afternoon. Miss' Carroll Hemingray will arrive today from Muncie to visit Mrs. George N. Catterson and attend the charity ball at the German House, this evening. Miss Hemingray will leave Saturday for Havana, Cuba, to spend the winter. ' Miss Marie Elizabeth Wilson will receive this afternoon, assisted by Misses Cohn, of Muncie, Gertrude and Helen Crossland, May Aufderhelde, Alice Jordan, Vivian Lewis. Helen Holton and Mary Holton at 1411 North Alabama street. Miss Elizabeth Lucille Skidmore, of Charleston. 111., will arrive Saturday to visit Mrs. George N. Catterson. Miss Skidmore will go to Metamora. Monday, with Mrs. Catterson. to attend the wedding of Miss Edith Gordon Lennard and Mr. Frederick Henry Wiley, which will take place the following Wednesday. The Corona Club gave Its second annual New Year's dance last night at the Brenneke Academy. About 125 of the me"inbers and their friends were present. An orchestra furnished music for the occasion, a special programme having been arranged by Mr. Frank Bowers. Mrs. Clinton E. Galloway and sisters, Miss Clara Brown, Mrs. Franklin G. Brown, Mrs. George W. Brown, Mrs. J. Edward Brown, will receive from 3 until 9 o'clock to-day at 1814 Central avenue. They will be assisted in receiving during the evening by Dr. Galloway and the Messrs. Brown. Mrs. Henry Kahn gave a small tea for young girls yesterday afternoon, in honor of her daughter Claribel, who Is home from the East for the holidays. The holiday colors formed a pretty decoration of the several rooms. Among the callers were Miss Irma Kantrovitz, of Cincinnati, Miss Klrkpatrlck, of Springfield. O., and Miss Beatrice Klauss, of Greensburg. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson entertained nearly forty of their friends last night with a euchre party. The house was prettily decorated In holly tied with red ribbons and the same color tones were carried out in the refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were assisted by their daughter. Miss Marie Elizabeth Wilson, Miss Helen Werbe and Miss Carrie Cohn, of Muncie. Miss Susan Lilly gave a hearts party? yesterday afternoon In honor of Miss Harriet Prüden, of Dayton, O., who Is Mrs. Lewis Iliff's guest. Those asked to meet Miss Prüden included Misses Marie Starr, Ida Marie itogers. Welse Kockwood. Eleanor Tucker, Genevieve Maine, Florence Latham. Ruth Rotier, Frances Woerner, Mary Holllday. Alberta Mahan and Miss Willis, of Crawfordsville. The N. B. B.'s. Miss Georgia Allfree, Miss Sadie Sheerln. Miss May Cain. Miss Mary Clune. Miss Alice Shiel. Miss Mary Cullen, Miss Mary Egan, Miss Lorette Gramling, Miss Elsie Habing. Miss Lillian Ittenbach, Miss Anita Muhl. Miss Hope Noll, Miss Anastasia O'Connell and Miss Maude Hovey will receive this afternoon from 2 to 5, at the home of Miss Maude Hovey, 3012 North Meridian street. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred F. Potts gave a pretty dance last night, entertaining about fifty of the young people for their daughter Marjorie. The house was trimmed in the Christmas colors of red and green. A number of Mr. and Mrs. Potts's friends assisted them in the hospitalities of the, evening. Among the guests were Miss Beauchamp. of Terre Haut, with Miss May Parrott. Miss Kite, of Delhi. O., with Miss Elizabeth Pierce. Mr. Stanton Lee. with Miss Marie Starr, and Miss Catherine Bowman, who is vteltlng Mrs. Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Quinn cnle;tained about thirty young people last night at their home. 13ol North Meridian street, in honor of their sons James and Samuel, who are home from college for the holidays. An elaborate dinner was served at 7 o'clock, .after which the parlors were cleared for dancing. The decorations' in the dining room were pink carnations. In the parlors American Beauty roses, and evergreens entwined the chandeliers. The out-of-town guests were Miss Grace Cabcrn, of Chicago; Miss Trete Kuebler, Jasper: Miss Mary Murphy. Joplln. Mo., and Mr. E. L. Ketcham, Elmlra, N. Y. Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Rowe entertained with a dinner of twelve covers last night at their home on North Delaware street. The Christmas garlands were used in the decorations of their home and the colors scarlet and green adorned the table. The ll-.hU were all shaded with scarlet shades.

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VT-E-REGAl PAX, TITLED BEAUTIES Dr. and Mrs. Rowe's guests at dinner In- j eluded those who assisted them later In the evening when they entertained their cinch club; consisting of äbout thirty-four, members, at a card party. The assistants for the evening were Miss Etta Louise Martin. Miss Rose Optermann, Mr. and Mr. Henry W. Klaussmann. Mr. and Mrs. William Kirchmeir. Among the guests were Miss Overhelder. of Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rowe of Valparaiso. Miss Ethel Dorsey was the hostess for a delightful luncheon yesterday at her home on Central avenue. The long table at which the guests were seated was adorned with electric lights hidden by holly and clusters of scarlet tulips tied with scarlet bows. Miss Dorsey's guests were Miss Martha Foster, Miss Sallle Halt of Brazil. Miss Lydia Wallace, Miss Anna Hersch, Miss Enid Morris,' Miss Margaret Shipp. Miss Ruth Ritter. Miss Bruner, Miss Hazel Osborne, Miss Helen Carson. Miss Louise Emerson of Lafayette, Miss Helene Hibben, Miss Virginia Pickens. Miss Corlnne Mansfield. Miss Elizabeth Rawls, Miss Elizabeth Caldwell. Miss Madelalne Fauvre, Miss Nora Taggart, Miss Cordelia Hughes, Miss Hazel Kinney, Miss Belle Dean and Miss Dorothy Dorsey. JOHNSON-MARSHALL. Miss Martha Sering Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Marshall, and Mr. Jesse Townsend Johnson were married yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock In St. Paul's Church. The relatives of the two families and a few friends witnessed the ceremony, which was pronounced by the rector, the Rev. L?wls Brown. Mr. Clarence Carson presided at the organ and played the wedding march from "Lohengrin" for the entrance of the bridal couple to the church, and during the service the music was changed to- the "Traumerie," and later the Mendelssohn wedding march was played. The bride was handsomely gowned In brown zibeltne. with a coat trimmed with white broadcloth and a hat to harmonize. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left for West Baden for a short trip. They will live at the Willard apartment, on St. Joseph street. HARTFORD CITY WEDDINGS. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY', Ind., Dec. 31. Dr. E. K. Scott and Miss Wynona Fargo, one of this city's" best-known young women, were married this evening. The bride was formerly a teacher in the public schools of this city and is a niece of ex-United States Senator Charles Towne. The marriage of Miss Mayme Johnson and James C. Huffman took place at the home of the bride's parents on East Water street this evening. The bride is the daughter of W. J. Johnson, manager of the Diamond Flint. Glass Company, and the groom a son of ex-County and ex-City Treasurer John Huffman. ' BOND OF $100,000. William E. Davis, County Clerk, FarnlftheM Proper Security. ' The $100.000 bond of William E. Davis, who succeeds George B. Elliott as county clerk to-day, was recorded yesterday. Davis, along with Sheriff-elect Metzger, Recorder-elect Shank, Prosecuting Attorney-elect Ruckleshaus, Commissioner-elect McGregor and Coroner-elect Tutewller, will be inducted Into office officially this morning, and will take their oaths to-day, although In reality their terms began with last midnight. On Davis's bond appear the names of well-known men as surety. The men who signed the bond are Joseph B. Keallng. Richard Ryse, Charles D. Lancaster, Harry S. New. Henry C. Adams. William L. Taylor. Eugene Saulcy. George R. Colter. William Schoppenhorst, Edward G. Sourbier, John R. Pearson. Henry, Decker. Pearson Mendenhall, Charles .' Baughman. William J. Schleicher and Fielding Beeler. All of the men are well known In the city, and their aggregate wealth is much greater than the amount of the bond. Some of the names are conspicuous on the list because of the men being prominent Democrats of the city. Frederick' Pinna. If William McDonnell, of Chicago, can secure enough money from geographically Interested persons to complete the building of his airship, xilanned to penetrate the winds In search of the north pole, Sergt. Julius Fredericks, of this city, will have another try to reach the north pole. The general plan Is to transport the airship as far north as possible on a steamboat and when as close to the pole as it Is possible to get with ordinary preparation the aerial dash to the pole In the airship will be begun. Accompanying Sergeant Fredericks and McDonnell will be several geographers who are interested In this polar expedition. One l.da Christmas Present. No. 91, the winning ticket for the pony and cart given away by H. P. Wasson & Co. last week, was held by Erwin Keith, 913 West Maryland street

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ACE AT DBIHI WHO WERE PRESENT OPERA AT GERMAN HOUSE EW YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT AT CiER.MAX IIOlSi: A SUCCESS. The Maennerchor Celebrates the Day by Concert of I'nainal Excellence The Entertainments. The production of "La Mascotte" last night at the German House, a standard comic opera, was an amateur performance, but in quality not what would be expected by the term. The chorus . of the Musikverein, an orchestra of forty-five pieces, including oboe? and bassoons and all other requisites to modern orchestral production, made up that which could not be expected from a1 traveling production. Mr. Ernestinoff was for years known as a director of the better class of comic opera productions, and his presentation last night enhanced its perfect artistic relation. The chorus of the Musikverein, both in its male and Its miscellaneous organization, enhanced an effect, which could not have been gained in a professional company. Mrs. Francesca Meier Thompson, as Bettina, displayed ability both in acting and singing. Her local reputation is well known, and the audience which filled the auditorium of the German House last night gave her a hearty greeting. Harry Porter, as Prince Piombina, has been a professional, and his presence is always welcomed on any stage. Mr. Richard Lieber, as Farmer Rocco, maintained a stage presence that Is rarely equaled by a professional. Mr. Lieber has frequently appeared on the amateur German stage, and has always been welcomed, but was particularly so. last night in an English production. Homer Van Wie, who has appeared many times in amateur operas, displayed his talents to good advantage in the character of Frederick of Pisa. The Impersonation of Sergeant Parafante was well taken by Leo Rappaport. The stage settings, costumes, chorus and orchestration were well done. When the curtain rose on the first act of last night's entertainment, it proved a surprise for the members and their wives assembled. The opening number showed the setting of Rocco's farm. In which Mrs. Thompson and Miss Dorothea Smith, in their characters, were prominent. The latter's work in the first act won a number of admirers for her by her clever acting. Mrs. Thompson received a demonstration of approval. . t The second act showed the home of Lorenzo, Prince of Piombina, which was faithful In its scenic representation. The last act, that of Matheo, the innkeeper's home, which culminated in an elaboration of costumes, scenic production and musical climax, ended an ideal story In an ideal way. . Following the presentation of the play was the usual dance, given by the members of the German House, which lasted until an early hour this morning. AT THE MAEWERCHOn. Annual Sew Year' Celebration 0 Scored the Usual Success. There was an abundance of good music and good cheer at Maennerchor Hall last night when the Maennerchor's annual New Year's eve celpbratlon took place. The concert given during the first part of the evening was the second on the Maennerchor's regular amusement schedule for the season, and the special attraction Offered was the Spiering string quartet of Chicago three violinists and a 'celloist. under the direction of Theodore Speiiing. The programme rendered was of the very highest class of music from beginning- to end, and was greatly enjoyed by the large audience that tilled the hall and balcony to overflowing. For their opening number the four Instrumentalists played Beethoven's quartet for strings in C minor. Op. 18. No. 4, a most difficult work that 13 impossible of interpretation save by thorough musicians, and their rendering of this composition established them at once as artists of much ability. Herr Hermann Dlestel. the 'cellolst of the little company of musicians, played a romance for the violoncello by Salntßaens, accompanied on the piano by one of the other members of the quartet, and this number was one of the most enjoyable of the evening, as It 'was rendered with skill and tender expression. His work was greeted with great enthusiasm, and he was compelled to respond with an encore. The

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LADY DICKSON POYNTER. leader of the quartet, Herr Spiering, himself, was the only other instrumental soloist on the programme. He played Wllhelmj's arrangement for the violin of Walther's prize song from "Tannhauser" and Brahms's Hungarian dance. No. 5, displaying excellent execution and putting power and vigor Into his playing. He, too. responded with an encore number. The other selections given by the quartet were the theme of the ever-popular Austrian national hymn with variations, by Haydn. and the Andante Cantablle in D major of Tschaikowsky, both of which were given with so much fidelity that one wondered so much musical result could come from three violins with but one 'cello as a background. Mrs. Philip Goetz was the vocal soloist of the evening. She sang in excellent voice the beautiful aria of Elizabeth, "Dich, theure Halle," from "Tannhauser," and, in response tp the repeated calls for a second number, gave the always pleasing love ballad, "Jamie, Dear," In a bright and breezy style that brought forth round after round of applause. T.e Maennerchor rendered two choruses, under the able conductorshlp of Prof. Franz Bellinger. The balancing of the many male voices was admirable, and the song-s "Morgen Im Walde" (Morning in the Forest) and "Magdlein hah Acht" (Maiden, Take Care) were sung with uniform musical quality. At the end of the concert supper was served supper of the Inviting German kind and on the stroke of midnight the curtain on the stage, which had been lowered after the performance, rose again, displaying an allegorical tableau illustrating the departure of the old year and the coming into the world of 1903. With laughter and wishes of "A Hapy New Year" dancing was begun, and the new year welcomed in the Joyous manner characteristic of all the Maennerchor's celebrations. CHURCH WATCH PARTY. Meridian-Street M. E. Congregation Greeted the Xevr Year. The congregation of the Meridian-street Church watched the old year out and the new year In last night and during the three hours' service In the chapel listened to sermons and remarks from the pastor, visiting clergymen and the laity of the church. The Rev. Joshua Stansfleld, pastor of the church, preached a sermon a few minutes before th'e beginning of the new year. Mr. Stansfield's text was "Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New," and from it he spoke of the possibilities of the year beginning and of the meritorious and Christian service of his people during the pastj Mr. Stansfleld said the coming of a new year in which to labor should inspire all men and women to do their best. The faith that Is within men In their church should be strengthened, he said, and In their faith they should work for themselves and all mankind and when another year closes they should be able to look back over their work with as much. If not more satisfaction than they did last night. The Rev. James L. Gardiner, of St. Clair, Mich., also preached during the evening. Mr. Gardiner recited the poem from which was taken Mr. Stansfield's text, and preached eloquently on his expectations for the congregation of the Meridian-street Church in the year 1003. The Rev. V. H. De Motte, assistant pastor of the church, conducted the song and prayer seivice. Other speakers whd helped to pass the hours of watching were Miss Luella Miller, who spoke on the children of the church; Prof. F. M. Ingler. who spoke on the relationship of the older members of the church to the Sunday school, and Woodburn Masson, who closed the service with a description of the Sunday school and its work. Mrs. Joseph Taggart enumerated the good features of membership In the Epworth League and told of what the League had done during the year. H. L. Roscoc and O. 11. Carson also talked for a fsw minutes In discussing the social and civic life of the church. At the Rescue Mission The rasslng Gf the old year at the Rescue Mission, on South Pennsylvania street, lasted until a few minutes after midnight. It began at 8 o'clock and was hurried through by Mr. Wheeler so as to accommodate those who arrived later than the opening hour. The rocm was well filled when service began. V.T. Wheeler and his workers were kept busily engaged In exhorting those who had come for spiritual comfort. There were others, however, who came for curiosity. The evening was spent In the elngfns: of hymns, prayer and personal testimonials. Among the latter were a number of men and women who showed by their countenances that they had led dissipated lives. Mr. Wheeler made personal appeals to all doubting ones In the audience and many resjonded by their presence at the mourners' bench. Among those who addressed the members

of the mission laat night were the Revs. Ov.en D. Odell and Hiram W. Kellogg. To-day the mission will endeavor to feed Its members and all the jKor who apply. During the afternoon the Rev. Francis 11. Gavlsk. Rev. Owen D. Odell, Rev. Hiram W. Kellog?. Judge Stubbs. ex-Judge William Daly and C. S. Denny will speak. LADY CURZON HONORED

KAISEn-I-lUVD GOLD MEDAL BESTOWED O.N THE VICEREINE. Durbar Honor List a Long One Thon sands of Prisoner Ordered Released from Jails. LONDON, Dec- 31. Among the durbar honors Lady Curzon gets the Kalsor-I-Hind (Emperor of India) gold medal. Lord Curzon, the viceroy, is not Included In the durbar honor list, which is. very lengthy und of little interest outside Anglo-Indian circles. Lord George Hamilton, the Indian secretary, is made a Knight Grand CorAraander of the States of India. In commemoration of the coronation durbar orders have been issued to release certain classes of miltary offenders and 16,135 prisoners who are 1n civil jails of India. In a dispatch from Delhi the correspondent of the Daily Express says: "Great discussion has occurred here among the tltkd ladles as to whether or not they ought to curtsey to the vicereine; It was finally decided that no curtsies be given." Bestowal of the Kalser-I-Hind on the vicereine Is very popular in India and is regarded as a fitting reward for her Fplendld exertions In behalf of the women of India. The vicereine formerly was Mary Victoria, daughter of L. Z. Leiter, of Washington. The Maharajah of Jaipur has given a lakh of rupees (about JöO.trW) to the Indian people's famine fund in commemoration of the durbar. WILL PAY IN SILVER. China Will Not Indemnify the Fovrers in Gold Note. PEKING, Dec. 3'. The ministers here of the foreign powers have telegraphed their governments the refusal of China to pay the international indemnity in gold notes and have discussed the matter among themselves. It is proposed to Inform the Chinese government that failure to fulfill the obligations provided In the protocol t will entail grave consequences. The policy of the United SlaJ presents an obstacle In the way of delivering a Joint note to China on the matter, and the present difficulty is generally attributed to the encouragement given the Chinese by the American government's indorsement of their arguments. The Chinese are content to await developments, believing the powers will find It so difficult to agree on a course of action that the present deadlock will be prolonged Indefinitely. The monument to Baron Von Kettler, the German minister who was killed in Peking shortly after the outbreak of the Boxer troubles, will be dedicated Jan. is, Chinese and German officials participating in the ceremony. The monument is a white marble arch spanning the principal business street at the spot where Baron Von Kettler was assassinated. Replying to Inquiries from the legations, the Foreign Office to-day admitted there was some truth !n the reports of warlike preparations on the part of Tung Fu Slang, although It characterizes the stories of his movements as exaggerated. The . Foreign Office says the viceroys of tha northern provinces have sufficient troops to subdue him. This latter statement, however, is disbelieved. It is expected that government troops will Join Tung Fu Slangy in the event of his undertakfTTg a rebellion. Popular sympathy 13 with Tung Fu Slang, who was exiled and degraded for obevlnir the orders of his superiors and avtacking the foreign legations nere. China Action Anticipated. WASHINGTON. Dec 31. The State De partment has been officially advised through its fiscal agents In China that the second Installment of the Chinese Indemnity fund, which falls due to-morrow, must be paid in silver, or rather on a silver basis. This result has been anticipated and the department more than a month Evas advised unofficially of what would happen The first installment of the indemnity. which was due July 1 last, was likewise paid on a silver basis, the nations receiving the money reserving the right to reclaim the difference between the silver and gold basis. Therefore to-morrow the department will have placed to its credit i!W,(N3. for It has without hesitation decided tj accept the payment on the basis proposed. Some idea of the extra charge that would be imposed on China did she yield to the almost general demand of the powers for payment of these Indemnities on a gold basis may ue siiiutu uum me iaci mat. basis of tne caicuiauun oi me indebted " . . . . . ness, wmcn was wuuii n cenis at me time the agreement was signed in Peking, is now worth only 61 cents. The Impression prevails here among persons who have taken part in these settlements that the Indemnities demanded by the powers ars far beyond China's ability. She may for a year or two borrow enough money from various internal sources to pay the Installments falling due every six months, but In a short time the powers will be compelled at the risk of losing everything to come to a readjustment of the whole indebtedness, either by submitting the case to arbitration at The Hague, which China ardently desires, or by a mutual agreement between the creditor nations. FIRE BEC0ED FOR 1902. Department Made One Store Run than Durlnar Preceding Year. During the year -1301 there were l.tfQ fires, while last year the department had l.oos runs. The first fire yesterday was a small blaz at the home of 11. 11. Hadley. 1115 North Meridian street, where an overheated stove caused a fire amounting to $23 before It was extinguished. Liter a gasoline explosion at the tailor shop of J. L. Taylor, No. 17. Virginia avenue, caused a blaze amounting to $10. Last night there were two small fires, one at the residence of Robert Waddell. 1230 East Washington street, where slight damage was done, and the other In the cellar of the Talbott block, where V damage was done. UABRIAGES IN 1902. There Were '2JÜ1U Couples That Via tted Clerk Of3ce.. The year 1202 saw 2.519 couples united in "marriago on licenses Issued from Marlon county. Yesterday, the last day of the year on which persons contemplating matrimony could secure legal permission to enter into the contract, was a busy day for George Fate, marriage license clerk In the county clerk's office. Many applicants appeared and secured their licensfs and wishes for a happy New Year from Fate. During the last four years Fate has issued the marriage licenses he claims to have begun the happiness of 1S.010 perrons, having Issued Just 9.503 llcenste during that time. . A dispatch from Madrid says: "The story published In the Cnited States that the manager of a bull fight had released two bulls at the Equestrian Circus while a fight wss in progress, and that the spectators became panic stricken In their efTTts to escape, and trampled on each other, with a result that three persons were killed and fifty-two others Injured, is absolutely without foundation." Diamonds and Jerrelry . At very low prices thts month. Mäkln? O specialty of diamonds I still have a very nice selection to select from. J. P. ML'Ji" LALLY. Jewelsu-. Monument Plaoa.