Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 February 1900 — Page 19

THE IKDIA^APOLIS KEW8, SATUEDAY, FEBEUAKY 10, lUOD.

ISFUT PUMT IS SOLD

JMAJb •AID TO HATS BSSN A TSOST HAKIPTTLATIOK.

ScrmudM is the Company JaTolTsd—Representatives to Tkke Charge Soon. mo leSiana Benmidee Asphalt Company. of this city, was sold yesterday to Arthur A McKaJn, for a consideration not annoottoed. The whole transaction was aocomplished quickly. Tbs owners of ths Indiana company—Allen W. Conduitt and John W. Cooper-were asked for a pries on their property late last month. They fixed a price which, in a few days. was accepted. Mr. Condultt. who Is secretary and treasurer of the company, said to-day .that all ha know was that tbs business of ths company had boon bought by Mr. McKaln. He said he understood that the bustnees was to be continued ss In the pest, bat he did not know whether Mr. McKaln purchased the business for himself or others. Mr. McKaln is absent In Mew York. Thought to os a Trust Deal. Ths closing of the deal was known to only a few la ths asphalt business here. Surprise was manifested that the purchaser was Mr. McKaln. It is understood that Mr. McKnln has said that he did not want the company for himself. He has been active for a year In the promotion of the thrasher trust, but hss before had no dealings in asphalt Those familiar wttbwsphalt affairs think he made ths purchase in the interest of the asphalt. trust, which, a few months ago, thtovfch Henry W Marshall, of Lafayette. bought the Western Paving and •uppiy Company, which has bean a competitor of the Indiana Uermude* and Wnrrsft-ffcharf companies In this city. There 14 also a belief that the interests represented by Hugh J. McGowan are in the, deal. Will Take Charge Boon. The Indiana Bermudas company owned privileges from the material company only for ths city of Indianapolis. Mr. Condultt. Mr. Cooper and Samuel H. Shearer, however, owned another company—the Central Bermudas—which had the privileges in Indiana outside of the city of Indianapolis. Ths Central comB my la not involved in the deal made by r. McKaln.anu will continue its business as heretofore. The bustnees of the Bermudes Company la stllljo the hands of Mr. Condultt and Mr. Copper, but H is understood that the representatives of the purchaser will take charge of its affairs In a few days. The Indiana company wae organised in MM, by Alien W. Condultt. Le&nder A. Pulirier, George W. Seibert and John W. Cooper. In KM Mr. Beibert and Mr. Fulmer sold out to their partners. The company hge done work In this city, in six yearf, approximating MOO,000 in contract LINES IN THE CITY.

Ifctjtofarban Hoad Franchise Question Hearing Settlement.

The Board of Public Works and ths tnterurban elsotrio railroad companies are approaching an agreement. It is announced. At the conference yesterday Afternoon, the full draft of the franchise that City Attorney Kern has prepared wa» read. Jfta provisions are substantially as printed in The News ten days ago. » The provisions with reference to tickets are identical with those undW WkWb the Indianapolis street railway operates, and It is provided ' that there shall be Interchange*pl« tr *Asfe r «- The Board of Public Works had left blank the provision for compensation from the interurbau companies for enuring the city. This phase of- the contract was discussed, but no agreement was reached. The Interurban companies indicated that they believed they should not be required to pay any compensation for a time at least. INCpEASED DEATH RATE. Records of January as Compared with Deoembar. ThO monthly report Of the Board of Vital Statistics of the Indiana State Board of Health, completed to-day, shows there was an Increase of 261 deaths in Indiana In January over the month of December. The total number of deaths in January was 2,868. The main causes for the deaths wore consumption, from which disease 883 died; typhoid fever, from which » died; diphtheria, from which & died, and pneumonia, frdm; Which 886 died, an increase of dfatgs from this disease of lit over the number reported in December. "The report gives the January death ratf , of thy . whole State as 12.7 in every 1.(100 population, an Increase of 11-10 over

the rate of December. In the northern part of the State, the death rate for January was 10.9, in the central section it was 13.9, and In the southern section It was 13.2. In cities of over 6.000 population, there were 1.228 deaths. The number of deaths In some of the largest cities of the State, together with the death rate of each. Is as follows: Indianapolis. 227. death rate 19.8, an Increase of 2 In the death rate over December; Evansville, 84. death rate 17.9; Ft. Wayne. 68. death rate 14,8; South Bend. 49. death rate 16.6; Terre Haute. 38, death rate 11.1. The greatest Increase in the number of deaths is noted In reports from Mt. Vernon. In January there were eighteen deaths there, with a death rate of 82.7. while In the month of December there were only five deaths In the city, making the rate nine In a thousand. Dr. Hurty says the Increase In the death rate is due to the number of people who have died from complications resulting from smallpox. THE CASE OF E. H. WILLARD.

He was Fined and Sentenced to the Work-House. The case against E. H. Willard, who was arrested at his office In the Daw Building last Monday on the charge of being a confidence man. was disposed of by Judge Daly In the Police Court this afternoon. He was fined 86. with costs and sentenced to fifty days In the work-house. Willard was convicted on the charge of petit larceny and other charges against him were continued indefinitely. Several witnesses were heard yesterday afternoon, and Willard also testified in his own behalf, saying that he was a promoter and broker. The convicting evidence came from William Oruner, a seventeen-year-old boy, who held receipts for money paid to Willard. For a consideration of |10 he was told that he would be employed as an actor in one of the companies Willard said he owned. Gruner studied hie part from a play entitled 'The Scout of the Philippines," but before he was prepared to make his debut as an actor the police placed Willard under arrest. Superintendent Quigley received a telegram from the chief of police at Milwaukee this morning saying that Willard was wanted In that city for larceny and several other offenses. He will be sent there after his sentence In the workhouse expires.

VOTING MACHINE READY.

Commercikl Club will Elect Directors Monday. A voting machine Is In position at the Commercial Club to-day, and will be used Monday In the election of eight directors. There are two tickets, the regular ticket, nominated by the old board, and an Independent ticket. The polls will be open from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. The usual friendly rivalry exists, and the prospects are that a large vote will be cast. There are Indications, too, that the club treasury will prosper, as delinquent members can not vote. The tickets follow: Regular ticket—F. M. Herron, C. A. Kenyon, C. C. Perry. A. M. Gloeebrenner. E. B. Porter. 8. B. Sweet. Alexander Taggart, M. B. Wilson. Independent Ticket—J. J. Appel, C. H. Badger. Hilton U. Brown, John A Butler, E, K. Chapman. James I. Dlssette. Frank E. Gavin, W. F. Milholland.

AT A PATROLMAN'S HOME.

A Boy for Whom All th« Bight Patrolmen Were Seeking. The night patrolmen searched all last night for Gasper Fait a nine-year-old boy, living with hie mother at 1417 East Ohio street, who left his home yesterday noon to go to school at building No. 14 In East Ohio street. When Patrolman Monnlnger reported at roll-call this morning he said a strange boy had slept at his house, at 861 Indiana avenue, last night, and on comparing notes it wae seen that the boy was Fait. Ho told the patrolman that be had no home and was taken In and cared for. The boy was returned to hie mother this noon.

TIOGA COUNTY MINERS.

Word Racaivad that They Refused to Accept Operator*’ Terms. John MltcheH, president of the United Mine Workers, got word this afternoon that the 1,000 miners of Tioga county, Pennsylvania, who have been on strike for several months, and to whom an advance of 10 osnos a ton was offered a few days ago, have declined the increase, because other concessions demanded were not granted by the operators. This leaves ths strike where It has been for several weeks.

Governor After Prixe-Fighter*. The sheriff of Case county will attend a prise fight at Galveston, Cass county, to-night. If he follows Instruction* from Governor Mount. The Governor to-day received a telegram Informing him that a “boxing contest” had been announced to take place there, and that It was thought It would be a prise fight. The Governor at once sent a message to the sheriff of Cass county. Instructing him to be diligent In preventing the fight. Week’s Lawton Subscriptions. The following are the subscriptions to the Lawton monument fund for the week ending to-day: „ 7 Oesh 91 00 Chalk, a C 60 General Carnahan 6 00 WUlUam Haerle to 00 Indianapolis News (employes) 46 35 ('ash. Bloomfield 6 00 Frank F. MoCrea l 00 Cash, C. C. is

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BOARD OF SAFETY IS TO ISSUE IT AT ONCE.

Charges to bs Filed Against Dismissed Men Separately—What the Mayor Has to Say. John VV*. Kern, city attorney, appeared before Judge Carter, of the Superior Court, to-day, and took the expected step In the case of the discharged policemen who brought suit for reinstatement against the Board of Public Safety. He announced that the plaintiffs had decided to stand on their answer to the complaint, notwithstanding the court's decision, sustaining the plaintiffs' demurrej to the answer. Judge Carter then entered the Issue of a permanent writ of mandate, compelling reinstatement, and Mr. Kern prayed an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appeal was granted, a bond of 8160 to be furnished by the Board of Safety within thirty days. Reinstatement at Once. Mr. Kern next went to Mayor Taggart's office, where he met Superintendent Quigley, of the police force; Fire Chief Barrett, and Chairman Roth, of the Board of Public Safety. A conference lasting an hour resulted in notices being sent to members of the Board of Safety to meet this afternoon at the board’s office to further discuss the plans of the administration. The plan agreed to this morning is to reinstate all the dismissed men at once, and to prefer charges against them separately. Each will be notified of reinstatement, of the filing of the charges and of the time fixed for trial. It Is the purpose to make these trials continuous during next week. As rapidly as one case is disposed of, another will be taken up. In speaking of the plans of the administration the mayor said: “It has been decided to reinstate all the men and take an appeal from the decision of the court also. This was deemed preferable to selecting one man to not reinstate in order to take an appeal as to the one man. In the trials which will be ordered, if it be shown that any man was unjustly dismissed, no one will be more ready to fully reinstate him than I will be.” Meeting of the Board. This afternoon the Board of Safety met and discussed features of Its annual report to the mayor, which has not been filed yet. At the meeting of the board the cases of the dismissed men were taken up and discussed in connection with the charge thgt may be placed against each. It was expected that the formal orders for reinstatement would be recorded late this afternoon.

REUBEN GLUE HAD FUN.

He was Arrested, but He Satisfied the Court. “Reuben Glue.” street advertiser and newspaper seller, recovered 8*00 from a firm for damages yesterday. "Rube” uses a water spaniel in his advertising peregranatlona through the streets. The dog and Rube understand each other and make a good team. Rube .converted his money into bills of large and small denominations and gave them to the dog to carry. Rube himself was feeling well and the dog was hilariously bouncing along over ths sidewalk, shaking the money in his teeth, to the amaxement of passers. Two policemen at Pennsylvania and Washington streets concluded that Rube needed attention, and on a nominal charge of drunkenness arrested him. Rube offered no resistance, but declined to walk, and the two patrolmen carried him to the police station. This morning he was in Police Court. “You are charged with being drunk; guilty or not guilty?" said the court. •'Guilty!" "How long have you been drunk?" “▲bout twenty years!" Then Rube explained what he meant. He said he took a drink every day; thought it was nobody's business but hie own: did not bellerve that he actually got drunk in the legal and technical meaning of the word, but in his vocation as a street advertiser he was in the habit of "Jollying people” and making fun. To this end he keeps himself cheerful. The court discharged him.

GOES TO THE JURY.

Fats of Molixxeux May be Known Soon. New York. February 10.—Recorder Goff finished his charge to the Jury In the MoUneux case at 2:16 p. m. He then began to read requests of counsel to charge the Jury on certain specifications of law. The charge consumed three hours. The case was given to the Jury at 3:06. WITH HIS FATHER'S BODY.

Senator Fairbanks Passes Through Indianapolis. Senator Fairbanks passed through the city to-day with the body of his father, who died In California. The body is being taken to Springfield, O-. where it will be buried to-morrow. A few Indianapolis friends of the Senator who knew of the coming of the train were at the union station.

IN PRECARIOUS CONDITION.

J. W. Pickett, Who was Assaulted and Robbed by Boys. J. W. Pickett, a coal dealer, living in Blackford street, who was assaulted and robbed. Saturday night, by JXmes Williams and Jesse Hendricks, two boys, is in a precarious condition.

One Thousand for a Death. A Jury In room 2 of the Superior Court to-day returned a verdict of >1,000 in favor of the plaintiff, in the suit of Georg* B. Hardwick, administrator, for damages against Charles McGarvey. The defendant was one of the contractors on the Majestic Building. Hardwick sued on account of the death of his nlneteen-year-old son, who was employed on the building as a plasterer, and was killed by falling down the elevator shaft. Negligence on the part of 'the contractor was alleged. A Ticket for Comey. Mrs. W. H. Fish, of Sharon, Maas., the mother of Lawrence Comey, who eloped with Marlssa Goodwin a week ago last Sunday, has written to Superintendent Quigley that she will forward a ticket for Comey to return. Th* authorities of Sharon wrote to Superintendent Quigley that Comey is wanted there for forgery. The boy is without money and is living at the police station. He had only 12. but attended a theater yesterday. William Hickey’s Condition. William Hickey, the saloon keeper, who was struck In the head with a brick thrown by John Clegg, yesterday, was not able to appear In the Police Court, this morning, and the case was continued until February 14. C \ Edwards Hickey was getting along as well as could be expected, and would get well unless some unexpected complication appeared. Be does not think the skull Is fractured. Railroad Earning'S. The Financial Chronicle computes the groes earning* of sixty-five railroads for the fourth week of January at 81X59*.782, an increase of «3,liUH or 30.63 per cent.

FOR ELECTION FRAUDS.

Harkeley, Hogan and Taylor Are Sentenced at Philiadelpbla. Philadelphia, February 10.—Samuel R. Markeley, Joseph 8. Hogan and Frank Taylor, alias Pierce, were to-day sentenced to Imprisonment for two years In the Eastern penitentiary, and to pay a fine of $500 each, for frauds perpetrated at the November election, when Lleut.Col. Barnett, of the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, was elected State Treasurer on the Republican ticket. The men were election officers In the Twelfth division of the Fifth ward and were recently convicted of stuffing the ballot-box and making fraudulent returns of the votes cast.

BANK CASHIER ARRESTED.

Robert E. Spencer Charged with Misappropriating Funds. Thompsonville. Conn., February 10.— Robert E. Spencer, the cashier of the banking firm of R. A. & Robert E. Spencer,* which filed a petition In bankruptcy in the United States Court at Hartford on Monday, with liabilities of about 1106,000, was arrested to-day on a criminal charge alleging the misappropriation of funds.

Brazil-France Tariff War. Rio Janeiro, February 10—France refuses to lower the duties on Brazilian coffee, and the negotiations on the subject are broken off. A cable message, just received from Paris, affirms that the French government will retaliate against the Brazilian law doubling the duties on French goods. The negotiations with Italy, Spain and Germany are progressing favorably.

Smallpox Reports. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, has referred to the United States Marine Hospital Service the report which came to him that the postmaster at Myoma, Washington county, had the smallpox, and was still attending to his duties. Dr. Hurty expects the United States authorities to remove the postmaster. One new case of smallpox was reported to the State Board of Health from Jeffersonville to-day, and another from the western part of Owen county.

Herr Bebel Against Naval Bill. Berlin, February 10.—The debate on the first reading of the navy bill was resumed in the Reichstag, to-day. Herr Bebel, the Socialist leader, earnestly opposed the measure, declaring the Socialists were against the present and all similar demands. because- they tended to support a system antagonized by their party.

Bryan Speaks at Brooklyn. New York, February 10.—W. J. Bryan spoke on “Pending Problems,!’ before^the George Ricard G. A. R. post, in Brooklyn, last night. He considered the silver question at length. He was liberally applauded by the large crowd.

Fierce is a Candidate. William H. Pierce, of this city, has announced himself as a candidate on the Republican ticket, for representative from thta district In the next general assembly. Mr. Pierce Is about thirty-five yeara old. and Is a com-, poeltor at Hollenbeck's printing-house. He lives In the Eighth ward.

Failure at New York. New York, February 10.—Joshua Gregg & Co., dealers In furniture, to-day assigned for the benefit of their creditors. The amount Involved Is about 8200,000.

E. J. Robinson Withdraws. E. J. Robinson has withdrawn from the contest for the nomination for county treasurer. This leaves Armin Koehne the only candidate.

PARAGRAPHS OF THE DAY. Q James L Rupe, formerly with the Indianapolis police force, will begin service as night man In Irvington to-night. The Needle Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet In the church parlors Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Theodor*, H. Reed, of RuShvlile. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cash C. Hadley, at 18 East Vermont street, A magic lantern caused a email fire at the home of E. F. Lentz, 1888 West Vermont street, this morning. Loss was trivial. The Christian Endeavorers of the First Presbyterian church will be at home to their friends Wednesday evening, February 14. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the O. R. C. will observe its fourth anniversary at the home of Mrs. Thomas Love, 1310 Belief on talne, Monday afternoon. The Junior Endeavor Society of the Central Christian ohuroh will give a valentine entertainment and social Tuesday evening in the church parlors. Mrs. J. M. Freeman and son, Lawrence, of Irvington, will next week go to Atlanta. Qa.. to visit Mrs. Freeman’s father, the Rev. Lawrence Jones. Members of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will give a smoker at the Denison to-morrow afternoon. The society is also arranging for a banquet March 17. The Rev. J, L. Griffin (colored) announces that he will preach a special sermon for white persons to-morrow night, at the First Baptist church in West Indianapolis. The choir of Fietcher-place M. E. church will have charge of the music at the meeting of the Murphy Gospel Temperance League, fa Shover’s Hall, to-morrow afternoon. The regular monthly meeting of the Fletch-er-place Auxiliary, W. F. M. S., will be held Wednesday, February 17. at the home of Mrs. C. W. Tinsley. 518 East South street. The Inter-State Life Assurance Company will hold Us annual meeting February 13, when the directors will give a dinner at the Denison for a number of guests from over the State. Dr. A. E. Sterne spoke to the Travel Club at the Y. M. C. A. last night, on Berlin. He discussed the social life of the city and the educational and musical opportunities It offers. Governor Mount will deliver an address before the Covenant Congregation at Sundayschool, Sunday morning, March 1L Mrs. Frederick Knefier is the superintendent of the school. An old-fashioned spelling-bee was given by the Ladles’ Aid Society of the First M. E. church, in West Indianapolis, last night. An old-time “McGuffy speller" was used, and refreshments were served. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of Stale to-day ny the Bedford Buff Stone Company, oapltal stock 880,000, and the Jackson County Loan and Trust Company, of Seymour; capital stock 835,000. Dr. U. L. Blue has received a letter from the secretary of the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum thanking him, in the name of the board of managers, for the pleasure which he gave the inmates of the asylum by a phonographic concert recently. The body of Ira L. Kelley, who was drowned (n the Philippines, will be buried to-morrow afternoon with military honors. The funeral will take place from the home of the mother, 1621 Spann avenue, at 1 p. m. The Indianapolis Light Artillery will act as escort. The Rev. HFB. Long, pastor of the People’s Congregational church at Blackford and Michigan streets, has arranged to deliver a series of lectures before his congregation. The first, "Abraham Lincoln." will be delivered tomorrow evening. The lectures will be free. The Meridian-street Methodist church will celebrate Lincoln's birthday next Monday evening. Dr. Quayle wh! lecture on “Abraham Lincoln, the Fink American.’’ under the auspices of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor. The G. A. R. will be guests of honor. The lecture will be free. The monthly meeting of the Ceramic Club will be held at the club-rooms, at the Bates House, next Wednesday afternoon. The subject for discussion, “Hawthorn Decoration,” will be illustrated by original designs on china, submitted by the ten members composing the program committee for that date. Of this committee, Mrs. O. Wilcox is chairman and Mias May Reynolds critic. A meeting was held at Hall-place M. E. church last night, when a number of Improvements to the building were discussed. An addition to the west side of the building is to made, which will increase the seating capacity one hundred. A tower is to be placed qa the corner and a pipe organ will be purchased. The trustees were authorised to proceed with the Improvements. M. Sorganf. an employe ef Parkhurst Bros., f maohlnists, was working on the elevator In building occupied by Brinkmeyer, Kuhn Co., yesterday evening, when one of the springs flew out of place aad struck him on tbs bead. The displacement of the spring caused the elevator to fan about two floors Bergant went with it, but escaped with a shakfag up and a few slight Injuries. He was taken te tbs City Hospital Note the announcement of Dr. Caldwell's In.tiua. vU^htj^In 's News.

TROPHY FOR THE SKAT PUYERS.

PUNCH BOWL OFFERED BY INDIANAPOLIS ENTHUSIASTS. The sterling silver punch-bowl which will be offered as a trophy by Indianapolis skat players, at the International Skat Congress, In Milwaukee. February 17, 18 and 19, Is on exhibition In Julius Walk & Son’s show-window. The bowl, which has a capacity of about one gallon, rests on a solid ebony base. The German House is pictured on one side and on the other is artistic lettering. The trophy cost >126. The three principal officers of the international organisation are residents of Indianapolis. Besides August M. Kuhn and Emil Martin, the president and secretary, respectively, Robert Keller Isfthe treasurer.

THE REV. W. H. GREEN DEAD.

Was the Head of Princeton Theological Seminary. Princeton, N. J., February 10.—William Henry Green, head of the theological seminary, died to-day. William Henry Green was born at Groveville, N. J., January 27, 1826. He was graduated at Lafayette in 1840, studied theology at Princeton, where he became teacher in 1846, and was ordained In 1848. He became pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, in Philadelphia, In 1848, and In 1851 became professor of Hebrew and Old Testament literature in Princeton Theological Seminary. He was chairman of the Old Testament Company of the American committee for the revision of the Bible. In 1868 he declined the presidency of Princeton. He published "Hebrew Grammar,” New York, 1861; “Hebrew Chrestomathy,” 1863; “The Pentateuch Vindicated From the Aspersions of Colenso,” 1863; “The Argument of the Book of Job Unfolded,” 1874; “Moses and the Prophets," 1883, and "The Hebrew Feasts,” 1885.

Thomas Puryear. New York, February 10.—Col. Thomas Puryear, a retired horseman, died from apoplexy near Long Branch, where he had made his home for years. He wa* born in Columbus, Ga., eighty-five years ago, and In his day owned and trained some of the best race horses In this country.

Joseph H. Thomas. Russellville, Ky., February 10.—Col. Joseph H- Thomas Is dead, age eightythree years. He was a prominent Mason, one of the founders of the Widows’ and Orphans' Home of Louisville and past grand commander of the Knights Templars of the world.

LOCKOUT AT CHICAGO.

Seven Thousand Men Declared to be Strikers. Chicago, February 10.—Seven thousand workingmen who have been engaged on buildings in course of construction here, quit work to-day. This act. It Is asserted, marks the real beginning of a war between labor and the contractors, which will suspend building operations in Chicago until present differences are settled. The men are members of various unions affiliated with the Building Trades Council. Their rules, with the exception of the Bricklayers’ Union, provide for a holiday every Saturday afternoon. The ultimatum of the contractors, recently delivered, does not allow this, and when the men quit work at noon, according to custom, the contractors declared that the act constituted a strike, and announced that, as fast as possible, nonunion men would be secured to replace the strikers. Union leaders claim that they have not struck, but have been locked out. They also assert that the contractors can not secure enough men to continue their work. Any attempt to replace the union men, they say, will meet with vigorous resistance. Pickets have been stationed to meet Incoming trains to warn newcomers that in working under contractors who are parties to the lock-out, they are “taking long chances." The Building Trades Council has a membership estimated at 35,000 men.

A SINGULAR CLAIM.

Liquor Remonstrants May Have to Pay Revenue Tax. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] Auburn, Ind., February 10.—Deputy Revenue Collector McGoogan, of Ft. Wayne, was in the city yesterday afternoon, having come on information that the 624 persons who had signed the liquor remonstrance, had' violated the revenue law to the extent of 26 cents each. It was alleged that any document granting the power of attorney comes under the revenue act McGoogan appeared in court during the case, but, after consultation with Judge Roby, he said that he was not certain the remonstrance was covered by the revenue act

CAUGHT BY A SHAFT.

William Newton’s Head Beaten from His Body. [Special to Tbs Indianapolis News.] Braxil, Ind., February 10.—At noon today, William, Jhe fifteen-year-old son of Richard Newton, was Instantly killed at the plant of the Indiana Paving Brick Company. He was caught in a rapidlyrevolving shaft and beaten against a steam pipe until his head was torn from his body. His brains were thrown on workmen fifty feet away.

Indiana Deaths. Valparaiso. Ind., February 10.—John Barry, a pioneer resident of the county, died suddenly this morning at Kouts. He was seventy-seven years old. Richmond. Ind., February 10.—Edgar Henley, one of the city’s best-known men, died early this morning very suddenly, of heart trouble. He had been sick for some time, but was not regarded In a precarious condition. He was fortynine years old. and leaves a wife and two children. His son, Walter Henley. Is manager of a coffee plantation In Central America. Four New Oases. [Special te Ths ImUanapcSis News.] Bedford. Ind., February 10.—There are four new cases of smallpox at the Pinkston home, on Maul Ridge, near tbis city, as reported by the secretary of the County Board of Health. There are no new cases in Bedford.

TAYLOR’S PROCLAMATION.

Calls the Legislature to Meet at Frankfort Monday. Frankfort, Ky.. February 10.—Governor Taylor Issued the following proclamation this afternoon: * Frankfort. Ky.. Feb. 10, 1900. The excitement recently prevailing In this city having, to some extent, subsided, and there appearing now to be no necessity for the General Assembly to remain In session in London, I do hereby, by this proclamation, re-convene the same in Frankfort, Ky„ February 12, 1900, at 12 o’clock noon. W. 8. TAYLOR, Governor of Kentucky.

DEMOCRATS WERE MUM.

Blackburn and Beckham Not Rsady to Comment on Taylor’s Action. Louisville, Ky., February 10.—When shown the bulletins announcing the result of the Frankfort conference, neither Senator Blackburn nor Governor Beckham would express an opinion as to Its effect upon the plans of the Democrats. “It is a matter about which we must confer,” said Senator Blackburn, "and anything I could say might give a misleading Impression of what may be expected as a result of our consultation. “When wo got the copy of the original agreement, which Governor Taylor has rejected, we shall have a statement to give out, covering the course of the negotiations. I am very glad the suspense is over, and that the matter has reached a finality. All negotiations are now off.” Governor Beckham was at dinner when the bulletin was handed to him, but hurriedly finished his meal, and, with other party leaders, started for the Willard Hotel, to Join Senator Blackburn, Col. D. R. Murray, and others, who were In waiting there. No outsiders were admitted to this conference.

ADDITIONAL MARKETS.

At the end of the week wheat stands about where it did on Monday. Corn advanced. Provisions gained 10c to 25c. Foreign wheat markets closed higher today, but strength In corn was what enabled wheat on this side to makw Its gain. Both cash and shipping demand for corn were good, and this grain is attracting the attention of the market. The increased strength was reflected to the local market, where com was firm and Me higher. Receipts continue light. The stock market was quiet and featureless, with traders taking profit on decided movements. There was much irregularity. Tobacco was strong at first, but lost later. On better dividend talk Sugar closed 1% up from yesterday. Cattle were steady In the local market; hogs showed a decline of 6 cents from the extra high prices of yesterday, and sheep were easier. Cattle managed to close the week nearly up to last week's close. Hogs showed a material gain over last week. In spite of to-day’s loss. Sheep prices earlier In the week were the highest of the season, but these were weakened considerably the last two days. Lamson Letter. CHICAGO, Feb. 10.-Wheat has ranged about 2c during the week, but little change from last week’s close. Considering small clearances. Increased movement In the Northwest and generally poor demand for wheat and flour, prices have done well to hold their own. Feeling favors, however, long side, and the main strength is In the bull sentiment and fear of damage to'wheat and political situation. In view of decreasing stocks abroad and small imports. It has been a surprise that exporters do not buy more freely. Unless there is a good Improvement In demand, It looks as if this bull sentiment would be strong enough to offset increased receipts and small clearances. Clearances for the! week, 2,902,000 bushels, against 2,714,000 last week and 6,720,000 last year. Visible Is expected to decrease 600,000 bushels, and the world’s shipments are estimated at 5,000,000. Although predicted Europe would need a large proportion of our surplus, clearances July 1 to date are 38,000,000 bushels lees than last year’s at same time. Strength in corn more responsible than anything else for firm closing of wheat to- day. Corn has scored a good advance on good investment buying and liberal short covering. Bulls have been encouraged by firm foreign markets, excellent domestic and foreign demand and reports of damage to Argentine crop. Receipts showed considerable Increase. Country offerings, however, were quite small, considering better prices, and th* general opinion is that movement is not going to be depressing on prices. Small local stock and a moderately small visible continues a barrier to much short selling. Clearances, July 1 to date, show an Increase of 29,000,000 bushels over last year. While there may be some reactions, prices ars low. considering conditions, and there Is plenty of room for advance. Provisions had some advance—pork 26c, rib* 20c and lard 10c. Cash situation strong as ever, but speculative situation been weakened by elimination of several big short lines. Speculation seems to be getting Into corn and strong provisions prices were maintained to-day, for product has been heavy and trade light. Week’s receipts liberal, and they will have to fall off, and some good authorities think they will, to get much more advance. Exports product during the week, 24,688,900, against 31,967,000 last year. Whisky Active. CINCINNATI. Feb. lO.-Whisky-Ac-tlve at 21J6H-

Chicago Cash Flax. CHICAGO. Feb. 10.-Flax-Cash No. 2 Northwest ILflP. May 2L60, October >1.16. CINCINNATI. 67” Feb. 10-Flour-Firm. Wheat—Steady at 73Vfcc. Corn— Firm at Qatar-Steady at **4c. Rye—Steady at 62c. Provisions—Firmer. Not* the announcement of Dr. Caldwell’s Institute elsewhere hi to-day’s News.

PHILIP MflllER’S WEALTH

IT M BELIEVED TO BE AT LEAST THREE MILLION DOLLARS.

A Busin eat Man of ths Gas Balt Who Is Little Known Outside Financial Circles. [Special to The Indianapolis Neva] - Marion, Ind., February 10.—Though tbs name of Pbilip Matter has stood for a great deal in general financial circles, the man is comparatively. unknown in Indiana save in the gaa belt. He la. however, one of the wealthiest men in tbs State. His operations are on a large and varied scale, and bis earnings are sometimes tremendous. Matter started out as a horse-trader about thirty years ago, and. magnified a hundred-fold, be Is a borse-trader yet. To trade Is his delfght, and at the present, when his fortune runs Into the millions, he will as eagerly swap a horse on the public squarp of Marion as he will sell a glass factory or finance a railroad. From tracing horses he got a farm, and then more farms, and then he began dabbling In city property, and after a while his Interests spread to several counties of the gas belt. He went to Anderson early in. the boom period there, and laid out an addition. He reaped well from this, and laid out another. Then he took hold of Abe straggling bit of street railway property there, and built a paying line. After a while he built a glass factory, and gbout it laid out the suburb of North Anderson. Out of this factory and th* suburb he has mad* a great deal of money, and become a power in the window glass Industry. He sold the factory to the trust a few months ago, and It Is said he not only took stock in total payment, but then bought as much more stock ss the promoters would let him have. The report Is that he made from 2300,000 to 2600,000 out of this single deal. He wanted a tin-plate Industry In his addition in 1898, and put 226,000 In an enterprise promoted by W. H. Donner, formerly of Columbus. The two other stockholders were Joseph I. Irwin, of Columbus, and D. P. Erwin, of Indianapolis. From the profits in five years they completed paying for this plant, and built another at Monessen, Pa. They sold the two to the trust for more than >1,000,000. The net profits to each are said to have been >235,000. in addition to this, Matter loaded up on tin-plate stock, paying par for the preferred, with the common thrown In, and when the common reached about 40 cents, with preferred yet at par, he unloaded, and gleaned another fortune. When the Interurban line between Anderson and Alexandria was projected Matter was the first man C. 1+ Henry enlisted. and from the start to the time the big part of the stock was disposed of to Eastern parties Matter carried a large share of the burden of construction and hardly felt the drain. At one time he took to Anderson from his bank at Marion >100.000 and deposited it there for convenience to draw upon. He is pretty well out of the enterprise now and It is known he made a profit reaching In the neighborhood of >200.000. He la now devoting his attention to the building of a steel mill at Peru. Matter is worth at a conservative estimate >3,000,000. He owns farms, business blocks and dwellings in all parts of this county, and his holdings reach Into all adjoining counties. He nas a factory here and Interests In many others. Is interested in factories In other cities and his steel mill at Peru will represent a fortune within Itself. He is probably fifty-five years old. The few deals that are mentioned are not the only ones to his credit. They are merely the few that are notably conspicuous. He Is trading all the time and the myriads of small deals are the ones that have made his fortune even more than the large ones. His preference for young men as his assistants Is noticeable. To the stranger It often appears that he has left mere boys In charge of large financial interests. He placed a young man in charge of his glass factory at Anderson and at the start gave him a small block of stock so that he could hold an office In the company. When the factory was sold in a few years that young man cleaned up >12.000 out of the transaction. Others have fared nearly as well. Had it not been for Mr. Matter W. H. Donner would hardly have got a start, and in eight years Donner has become worth nearly a million dollars. He now lives at Pittsburg. A young man is In charge of his factory here, another in charge of his real estate Interests at Anderson and another has been offered charge of the Peru mill. Some time ago Mrs. Matter was In Chicago, and while in a department store concluded to do some shopping. She picked out goods that amounted to between 8400 and $600. She then told the clerk she did not have that much money with her. and If It was satisfactory he could send the goods to Marlon and collect on delivery. The clerk asked her about her husband, and she said he was in a bank. In response to questions she could not tell whether he was president cashier or teller. She didn’t know but the fact is that he owned the bank. The clerk asked the credit man of the store what to do, but he had never heard of Mr. Matter. He communicated with the bookkeeper of the bank. The latter had

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not heard of Matter. The cashier eras asked, and he answered: “dell her the whole store If she wants It. Matter can pay for It If she buys It."

SENATOR CLARK SCORES.

Tierney Says He wm Not Agked te Vote for the Montana Man. Washington, D. C., February 10.—Ctate Senator Tierney, of Montana, continued his testimony In the Clark case to-day. He said he bad never been asked to vote for Clark for the United State* Senate, and bad therefore never received an offer for his vote for that gentleman. He gave details of the organisation of the Townshend bank. In which he had stock, and explained where be obtained the money for It Changes in Catholic Pulpits. [Speed*! to Th* Ir.dianapoUs New*] Anderson, Ind., February Ifl.—It is an* nounced here to-day that Father Crosson. of Wabash, will go to Logansport to take , the pulpit vacated by the death of Father Campion; Father Pratt, of Areola, to Wabash; Father Yenn, of Ooshen, to Areola; Father King, of Unlen City, to Goshen, and Father Bird to Union City. It is understood that the Rev. Dr. Moeller, of Cincinnati, will be appointed bishop. "■ — ira“‘Deride Not Any Man's Infirmities.'' Tell him, radhSi how to get rid of them. Most infirmities corm from bad blood and are cored by Hood's SsrsaparSla. Every person who has scrofula, salt rheum, humors, catarrh, dyspepsia or rheumatism should at once begin taking this medicine that the infirmity may be promptly removed. General DebBtty — “ I have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla for general dbbdity with marvelous effect. My blood is pure and / feel better and stronger." Frederick Upeb, 98 Herkimer St„ Albany, N. Y. i . '

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