Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1901 — Page 3

SUPREME IN BEAUTY

GREAT PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION AT BUFFALO. An Enterprise of V».st Proportions and Ui\pa.reJled Magnificence, Illustrating Progress in the Western Hemisphere During the Nineteenth Century.

Aj a beautiful spectacle, the PanAmerican Exposition will surpass any former enterprise of its character, rt will delight and satisfy the eye, and memory will long retain the picture presented. The style of architecture is a free treatment of the Spanish Renaissance, and the architects have made the most of the opportunity to enhance its picturesqueness. The buildings are covered with staff, which is molded into thousands of fanciful shapes, and color is used with such excellent effect as to evoke the name of “Rainbow City” for the ensemble of Exposition palaces. It is the first attempt to produce a harmonious color scheme at an exposition, and is a grand success. Sculpture adds greatly to the effect, majestic statues and costly modeled groups being upon the buildings „and bridges and in the courts. There are more than 125 of these grand works, t>y the most noted sculptors of America. The court settings are superb. They take up more than 33 acres, approximately two and a half times greater than the area of the courts of the World’s Columbian Exposition at Chicago. The hydraulic and fountain effects are of a superior or-

der. In all the courts are large pools of water into which hundreds of fountains throw their sparkling streams. In all the courts and upon the grounds outside the buildings are very elaborate horticultural and garden effects. The floral display is exceedingly fine. Nothing which might contribute to make a scene of loveliness has been overlooked or-omitted by the builders of the Exposition City. With all its wonderful beauty by day, the Exposition wilPbe, like the Cereus of Tropical America, a flower of.the night. Then will it blossom in exquisite perfection. With all the playing amid floating Tights upon every golden, rippling pool; with the great cascade shooting in veil-like form from its niche In the Electric Tower, which rises to a height of 391 feet; with more than ~200,000 electric lights fringing every building and giving to every jet and ripple of water a fantastic iridescence: with music lending the charm of sweet sounds to the harmony of color and sculpture, flowers, foliage and fountains, the evening scenes at.this will be such as no l.over of the beautiful will permit to pass without at least one determined effort to witness them. An electric display, the like of which has ne.ver yet been seen, is promised, and <this will be possible" on account of the nearness of the great plants which have harnessed Niagara and put Its tremendous power to commercial use. The sum of $10,000,000 has been expended to provide a magnificent spectacle ahdTllustrate the achievements of the nineteenth century. The Midway alone cost $3,000,000. and the variety of novelties and their quality excel the features of any former amusement enterprise at an- exposition. Music is an important .feature of the Exposition. The magnificent Temple of Music, which has a seating capacity of 2,200, contains one of the largest

War on Microbes

That the length ot a man’s life is much greater now than it was half a century ago is shown by statistics, notwithstanding all the talk of the good old days. Millions of years have been added to the aggregate number lived by man. These years have been gained mainly by the war on microbes. So long as the microbe was unknown as the cause of nearly all disease medicine was mere guesswork, while sur-

Two Royal Old Maids.

The only two royal spinsters in Eu- ; rope are namesakes.and granddaughtera of Queen Victoria, whose aversion to unmarried ladies of marriageable j age is most pronounced. So great is her antipathy to unmarried women, the state of single blessedness of the Princess Victoria of Wales and Prin- • mm Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

and finest pipe organs ever constructed in America, built to order at .a cost of $15,000. Entertainments of a high order of excellence will be given in the Temple. .In the band-stands in the Music Gardens and elsewhere on the grounds concerts will be given by Sousa’s Band of 100 pieces, the Mexican Government Band of 67 pieces, and other famous musical organizations. In all the exhibit divisions the PanAmerican is very complete. It is the aim of the Exposition to show the progress of the nineteenth century in the Western world. The exhibits are gathered from all the principal states and countries of the Western Hemisphere and the new island possessions of the United States government. Special efforts have been made to bring together exhibits of exceptional novelty and of the highest educational value. The divisions, each oUthem a considerable exhibition in kself, are as follows: electricity and electrical appliances; fine arts, painting, sculpture, decoration; graphic arts, typography, lithography, steel and copper plate printing, photo-mechanical processes, drawing, -engraving and bookbinding; liberal arts, education, en-

gineering, public works, constructive architecture, hygiene and sanitation, music and the drama; ethnology, archaeology, progress of labor and invention, isolated and collective exhibits; agriculture, foods and their accessories, agricultural machinery and “appliances; horticulture, viticulture; live stock, horses, cattle, sheep, swine, pet stock; forestry and forest products; fish, fisheries, fish products and apparatus for fishing; mines and metallurgy; machinery; manufactures; transportation exhibits; railways, vessels and vehicles; ordnance. The Exposition grounds are in the . northern part of Buffalo, adjacent to the large and beautiful Delaware Park. They are about one mile in length from north to south, and a half a mile wide. There are 350 acres, including 133 acres of improved park lands and lakes. Entering the grounds by way of the Lincoln Parkway, the visitor obtains a magnificent view of the picture presented. In the immediate foreground is a portion of Delaware Park, one of the famous beauty spots of Buffalo, with the Park Lake, the North Bay at the left, and in the foreground south of the bay, in course of construction, the Albright Art Gallery, a beautiful permanent building of white marble, the gift of John J. Albright of Buffalo to his fe\low citizens, and costing over $400,000. North of the bay is the New York State Building, also a permanent structure of marble. These two buildings are in the style of Greek temples, one containing reminders of the Parthenon and the other resembling the. Erectheum upon the Acropolis at Athens. Between the North Bay and the lake, the city of Buffalo has built at large expense a new and beautiful bridge of heavy-masonry, known as the Bridge of the Three Americas. This bridge carries the broad thoroughfare which leads from the main southern entrance to the approaches of the Ex-

Their Destruction Has Noticea-bly Lengthened Hum&n Life.

gery was in many cases butchery. The discovery of antiseptics revolutionized surgical operations. In medicine, too, the advance has been astonishing. Many diseases have been practically driven out of the country. The terrible typhus fever—known as a “dirt disease,” which means a microbe disease—used to kill our forefathers of the early part of the century at the rate of 8,000 to 10,000 per 43,000.000.

has been the cause of may royal family jars. Seriously as the parents and grandparents may threaten and repine there remains little or no possibility of the two spinsters finding mates. Princess Victoria of Wales reached her thirty-second birthday in the spring, ■and Princess Victoria of SchleswigHolstein will never see thirty again,

position. On the northern shore of the lake is situated the life-saving station erected by the government. Upon the southern bank of the lake, a beautiful casino and boat-house has also been built by the city of Buffalo for Exposition uses. The symmetrical grouping of buildings will be at once noted by the observer. Beginning at the formal approach, just north of the lake, the eye follows northward between two rows of ornamental columns to what is known as the Forecourt. East of this are the State and Foreign Buildings, forming in themselves a very interesting feature of the Exposition. Near these, also, are the. buildiDgs for the special ordnance displays. West of the Forecourt are the outdoor Horticultural displays and the Women’s Building. We cross now the Triumphal Bridge, remarkable for its tall piers richly ornamented with statues. On either side are the Mirror Lakes, which form a part of the Grand Canal, more than a mile in length, which surrounds the main group of buildings. We come next to the Esplanade, which is nearly two-fifths a mile long and 450 feet wide. The western end

of the Esplanade is enclosed by the Horticulture, Graphic Arts, and Mines Buildings. The eastern end is shut in by the government group of three large buildings. Sunken gardens with elaboroate fountains and many groups of sculpture occupy the two arms of the Esplanade, and the decorative features throughout this broad space are very numerous and beautiful. North of the Esplanade is the Court of Fountains, with the Ethnology Building on the right and the Music Building on the left. Two subordinate courts also open into the Esplanade from the north, the one on the east being known as the Court of Cypresses and the one on the west as the Court of Lilies. Next, north of the Ethnology Building, on the right, and fronting upon the Court of Fountains, is the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, and on the opposite side the Machinery and Transportation Building. Tn the Court of Fountains is a large pool, having an area of about two acres, and containing many beautiful fountains. Proceeding again northward, we come to the Mall, a broad avenue, half a mile long, extending from the eastern boundary to the western gate of the Exposition. Fronting upon the Mall, on the right, is the Agriculture Building, and on the left the Electricity Building. We now arrive at the most conspicuous feature of the Exposition, the massive Electric Tower. This tower stands between the Court of Fountains and the Plaza, in a broad pool, about two acres in extent. ’ Immediately north of the Electric Tower is the Plaza with its beautiful sunken gardens and band-stand in the center, the Propylaea or monumental entrances at the north, the entrance to the Stadium at the east, and the entrance to the Midway on the west. The Exposition will open May 1, and continue for six months.

ELBERT L. LEWIS.

Now it kills less than 80 individuals — a saving of 8,000 or 9,000 lives every year. If smallpox were as bad now as it was half a century ago, it would kill 9,000 people this year. But in reality it will kill less than 100, and perhaps not half of that number. When cholera tried to force its way in, a few years ago, we drove it off with the greatest ease. But if things were in the state they were in in 1849, it would have carried off 130,000 of us. In dozens of disease the same saving of life has been effected. Scarlet fever, if it were as destructive now as it was 40 years ago, would kill 41,000 people. It won’t actually carry off one-sixth of that number. Even diphtheria has been brought under control.

and in spite of their deplorable, conspicuous and unnatural singleness, they are not the most unhappy of high born ladies. They are fast friends and allies, and though they enjoy few of the same studies and pleasures, they are equally callous in their estimate of the world’s and even grandmother’s opinion, and equally determined to prove that the life of an unwedded princess is neither forlorn nor unprofitable. The only way of setting the will free is to deliver it from wilfulness. —Har*

Men of the Hour

Fleischmann . of Cincinnati. The big fistic contest that is scheduled to take place at Cincinnati February 15 between Cnampion James Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin is attracting con-' siderable attention throughout the country on account of the fight being made for and against holding it in that city. On one side are Mayor Fleischmann, the Saengerfest and many of the prominent citizens and business men of Cincinnati, who are In

COL. JULIUS FLEISCHMANN. (Mayor of Cincinnati, promoter of Athletics, Millionaire, ando Spanish War Veteran, Who Believes in Boxing.) favor of letting the match be held, while opposed to them are several ministers, attorneys and other citizens, who contend that the mayor has no right to allow the battle to take place. In explaining the situation, Mayor Fleischmann said: “For the last ten years we have had sparring contests in Cincinnati. My position in the matter summed briefly is this: I will issue a permit for the contest in February, two days before it is scheduled to take place. There is no reason why I should issue it before then.” The mayor will never get elected again. ]

Cousin to a King.

That an operatic singer should be called upon to enter the magic door that leads to the footlights, through a test of eye, agility and nerve as a bull fighter, is an amazing conception" far beyond the average American. Yet such was the strange debut of the Marquis de Souza, a cousin of the king of Portugal, who began a concert tour of this country in the Columbia theater, in Washington, the other night. The fact that he is of noble birth forced upon him first to prove his skill and bravery as a toreador before he would be received in Portugal as an opera singer. In that country all noblemen,

MARQUIS DE LOUZA

including the king, must prove 1 themselves men in the bull ring before they can win popular recognition.

Hanna Will Join the G. A. R

Senator Marjs Hanna has consented to join the Grand Army of the Republic, and it is expected that he will be received into membership within a short time, the ceremony taking place, perhaps, in Washington. Although it is not very generally known, Mr. Hanna has a record as a soldier, having joined the 150th Ohio infantry during the rebellion as a second lieutenant. When Gen. Rassieur, commander-in-chief of the G. A. R.. was in Washington a few days ago, he asked Mr. Hanna why he didn’t join the organization. Mr. Hanna declined, but when Gen. Rassieur became serious and made the Invitation pressing the senator reluctantly consented.

Led a Desperate Charge.

Brevet Brigadier General James Cavanaugh, who died recently at his Brooklyn, N, Y„ home, at the age of 79 years, fought with the Irish brigade in the war of the rebellion from Yorktown to Antietam; with Colonel Nugent he led the famous charge of that command at the battle of Fredericksburg and fell dangerously wounded within 100 feet of the enemy’s position. Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, was in Albany, N. Y„ the other day and while there met David B. Hill at a “Where are your wife and children?” said the oriental. Dave confessedly answered that he was a bachelor. “Wrong, wrong,” said the diplomat. “You bachelors should be taxed for remaining single,, and the older you are the higher you should be taxed.” This idea was liberally applauded by all the married men present, thus adding much to the ex-gov-ernor’s embarrassment.

[?] WE HUNGER AND THIRS

Ik* Modern Sensation Different Tr—| the Primitive Instinct. Scientists have decided that the sensations popularly called “feeling Jhangry” or “thirsty” are, in modern civilized communities, something entirely different from the primitive instinct of animal life, depending primarily on the condition of the blood, which is indicated in the desire for food, air, and water. That the urgent need of the body for food and water and the occurrence of these specific sensations are not absolutely interdependent, may be demonstrated by temporarily removing the sensation without supplying the craved substance. A piece of sponge introduced into the stomach will remove the sensation of hunger for a time, as will also the simple tightening of the belt. The practice, too, of certain South American Indians of chewing coca leaves for deadening the sense of hunger is well known. A great deal of ordinary drinking is the result of artificial rather than real thirst The true thirst for water depends essentially on the state of the tissues and blood, of which it forms a very large part In actual bulk. The specific sensation of thirst however, is usually due to a roughness or dryness, or congestion of the mucous membranes of the back of the mouth and throat. This may be produced in an artificial degree by a number of local conditions quite independent of the real needs of the tissues and blood. It may come, for instance, from moutb breathing, from excessive smoking, or from eating a large and indigestible meal. So that really the actual sensation of thirst Is not by any means always an indication of the real bodily need for fluids. It is well to remember that one should not drink copiously ut meals, or imbibe very cold water when greatly heated. Firstly, because the subsequent reaction stimulates further thirst, and, secondly, because the excessive coldness may increase the general dryness of the tissues by stimulating perspiration. It is recommended that for all conditions of “throat thirst” one should sip warm water, suck a pebble, take acid fruit or oatmeal water, in preference to drinking copiously of 'old fluids. It has been estimated that in the tropics, when the thermometer ranges for so great a part of the day at 100 degrees Fahrenheit and over, a man requires about a gallon and a half of water a day.— Chicago Record.

Coat of Running Warships.

Secretary Long has submitted to Congress information concerning the cost of running armed vessels, tenders and warships sent to the Philippines or from there since May 1, 1809. The famous trip of the Oregon around Cape Horn from San Francisco to Key West cost $47,987, not including the cost of coal consumed, which cost $50,266. When she went from New York to Manila, October 12, 1898, the trip cost $115,110, without the expense of coal, which cost $25,623 in addition. Thirteen trips have been made around the Horn by various vessels in the time in question, including the Oregon twice, Marietta, Justin, Sterling, twice, lowa, Celtic, Scindia, Badger, Marblehead, Newark at)d Iris. Exclusive of coal cost, these trips cost the Government $605,370. Seventeen trips have been made by thisoclass of vessels by the Suez Canal route, and the canal tolls amounted to $59,443. The ships that went by this route were: Castine, Solace, Yosemite, Olympia, Glacier, Nashville, Brooklyn, Marietta, New Orleans, the Dixie and the Alexander twice through. The cost of these trips, exclusive of canal tolls and coal consumed, was $554,456. This is only slightly more tbau the cost of thlrtfsen trips around the Horn, and the cost of coal around the latter route would be much greater than by the Suez Canal. The cost of bringing Admiral Dewey’s flagship Olympia from Manila was $38,887 for coal, $112,974 running expenses and $3474 Suez Canal tolls, or a total of slss,33s.—Washington Cor respondence in New York Sun.

Norah’s Subterfuge.

The kitchen maid thrust her head inside the door of the family sittingroom and called out: Mrs. Sthrahng, the cockroaches is thick in the panthry ah’ the chiny closet! What’ll I do wid ’em, mem?” “Cockroaches, Norah?” exclaimed Mrs. Strong, much displeased. “How does it happen that you have allowed them to become so numerous?” “They kim here from Mrs. Pairkins’s, mem, next door,” mentioning the name of a neighbor with whom her mistress was not on very good terms. “Come from Mrs. Perkins’s, did they?” said Mrs. Strong, considerably mollified. “Well, I don’t blame them! They’d starve to death in that house 1” —Youth’s Companion.

Tried Many Tears Ago.

Piny speaks in his natural history, 50 A. D., of the good effect of “pouring oi! upon troubled waters.” More than eleven centuries ago the venerable Bede tells of a priest sent into Kent to fetch King Edwin’s daughter, who was to marry King Oswarra. He visited the Bishop to get his blessing, and was told .that the journey would be stormy, but that a pot of oil which was given him would still the tempest When the storm came the priest used the pot of oil the bishop had given and 10, the tempest was stilled. Professor Horsford and Commodore Wilkes are men of modern times wbe have seen the same calming effect produced in violently stormy wsatksr. —Bt Louis Globe-Democrat

Women in the News

Sir 15homos JLtpton V Fiance. Rumor, current on both sides of the Atlantic, whispers that a beautiful society woman, Mrs. Edith Wyman Stuart, nee Brackett, formerly a resident of Boston, is to become the bride of Sir Thomas Lip ton, the famous English tea merchant and yachtsman, friend of the new king of England and all-around good fellow. The bride-to-be is a beauty of the Junoesque type, always well groomed and womanly in her attire, never affecting, until recent years, the tailormade. Her indoor gowns were exquisitely fashioned. When very young she married Ronald Adelbert Stuart, a Boston artist of some repute, who dropped the brush for uncertain-ven-tures; some of them of a disastrous nature, others fairly promising. The couple lived in the Ludlow and Trinity church fronted their drawing-room windows. They entertained on Mondays and at odd times had a celebrity as a drawing card—Calve, for instance, and E. S. Willard or some naval officer. Mrs. Stuart’s services were in demand as a chaperon and many a good time was enjoyed at the navy yard, for instance, where she was ever a welcome guest. She was counted ambitious and her eyes turned for a wider field in which to display her charms, so she frequented New York, increased her list of acquaintances and is now very much in the swim. The departure of the pair was quietly done and friends attended to their belongings. New York air did

MRS. RONALD STUART.

not agree (physically) with Mr. Stuart, who was never very robust, but financially all seemed serene, and the handsome matron was happy in the fine raiment and congenial surroundings. Mr. Stuart went off to seek for health in California and incidentally to look into his mining interests. He died in July, 1899, and now his widow, emerging from mourning and once more seen in the corridors of the Waldorf-As-toria, at the opera and where society congregates. She has had many suitors, one of whom it is said presented her with an automobile which was sold at the bazaar in aid of the Galveston orphans recently. Mrs. Stuart is fond of yachting and when Sir Thomas Lipton came over for the cup she was a guest on the Shamrock. In her widow’s weeds she was charming and most attractive to the eye of the Britisher.

A Dowager Empress.

Dowager Empress Frederick, Princess Frederick, because seriously ill,

DOWAGER EMPRESS FREDERICK, was prevented from going to Osborne to see her exalted mother. She is the eldest of Victoria’s children.

Dr. Pupin’s Discoveries.

Dr. Pupin of Columbia university iB reported to have sold his inventions In telephony for $200,000 cash and $7,500 a year during the life of his patents. Whether these figures be accurate or not, it is generally conceded by experts that Dr. Pupin has made discoveries likely to revolutionize the art of transmitting signals by wire. He seems to have found a method of lessening the resistance opposed by metals to the electric current. The importance of such a discovery to long-distance telephony and submarine telegraphy will be readily appreciated.

"Doesn’t Attend Bull Fights.

Since the death of the late king of Spain Queen Christiana has never attended a bull fight, and as far as possible has endeavored to discourage that brutal pastime. Alfonso XII. was an enthusiastic frequenter of the bull ring and so was ex-Queen Isabella, who to this day never fails to witness the national sport if she happens to be tn Spain during the bull fighting seaeon.

THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE

Reports of Proceedings and Bills Introduced. MEASURES IN BOTH HOUSES. A Proposed Waterway from Bast Chicago to ths Calumet Hirer —Senator Agnew Baa Heard of So Opposition to This Bill. Tuesday, January it. In the House: The report of the conference committee was concurred In, striking out the clause in the appropriation bill providing for extra allowances by resolution. The primary election bill was made a special order for next Tuesday afternoon. Senate bill No. 54, fixing Michigan City as the legal place for the execution of criminals, was passed. In the Senate: S. B. Fleming was seated as senator from Allen and Adams counties. Senator Cregor Introduced a resolution declaring that the constitution follows the hag and instructing the senators and representatives in congress to use all honorable means to enforce this doctrine. Wednesday, January 23. A bill has been prepared for introduction in the legislature to establish a whipping post in every county in the state and provides that every male person over 18 years of age who shall strike or beat a woman shall receive from 15 to 50 lashes on his bare back. Profanity in the presence of females shall bring to the male offender Of 14 years or more from five tp 25 lashes. Petit larceny shall be punished By from five to 50 lashes. Tramps shall receive from ten to fifty lashes. The man who deserts his family and leaves it upon public charity from thirty to seventy-five lashes, and the public drunkard on his fourth offense from ten to twenty-five. The whip used shall be of rawhide and shall be wielded by the sheriff or his deputies. Thursday, January 24. The legislature passed to engrossment of a bill which will be of interest to the people of northwestern Indiana. It was Introduced by Senator Agnew and provides for a waterway from East Chicago on Lake Michigan to Calumet river, to be used as a ship canal. Senator Agnew says be has heard of no opposition to the bill, which provides that on petition of onethird of the affected property owners the circuit judge shall appoint three disinterested persons to assess benefits and damages and pay the cost of the waterway. Senator Agnew says if the measure becomes a law northwestern Indiana will have one of the greatest of inland harbors. Friday, January 25. Senator Johnson of Jay, introduced a bill aimed at the Chicago pipe lines. It makes any pressure over 200 pounds to the square inch illegal. This pressure would make it impossible to pipe gas to Chicago unless pumping stations were placed every few miles. A penalty of from $3,000 to SIO,OOO is provided, and the gas inspector is required to inspect the lines quarterly instead of annually, as at present. The manufacturers of the gas belt are said to be behind the bill. It is quite probable that Indiana will substitute electrocution for the banging of criminals, as the senate passed Harrison's bill by a vote of 37 to 2. NOTES OF LEGISLATURE. * Mr. Harris introduced a bill regulating the acts of the cemetery corporation of St. Joseph county. County and township business. Charles L. Henry, of Anderson, was in 1881 and 1883 a member of the state senate, being elected from the\:ounties of Grant and Madison, which at that time was a Democratic district. Mr. Henry visited the senate the other day and took his old seat for a short time. Representative Gauntt of Marion is a revenue inspector, but while he is in the legislaeure he is not working at it. A. E. Lyman of Muncie is serving the government in Mr. Gauntt's place, but will retire when the legislature adjourns. Senator Ball introduced a bill providing that county auditors may draw warrants on funds approprated by county councils to pay specific contracts at the end of the year, instead of having the money revertato the general fund.

The senate committee on mileage has decided that the late Senator Garriott of Jackson would have been enBy resolution of the senate it was decided to allow this mileage to Mrs. Garriott, and a warrant will be drawn for $36 in her favor. A number of senators and representatives were in the lobby of the Denison the other night, when a Salvation Army miss came in to take up th« usual collection. Each said he was sorry that he could not contribute because a disagreement of the house and the senate on the appropriation bil' had cut them out of their money, and until they got paid they were not able to donate anything to the cause. Mr. Waugh introduced a bill amending the county and township law in such a way as to provide means for the payment of outstanding warrants. Judiciary. (W Said a man who watches Indiana politics closely: “I want to make a prophecy just now. Four years from now S. R. Artman, speaker of the bouse of representatives, and N. W. Gilbert, lieutenant-governor, will be opposing candidates for the nomination for governor of Indiana, and Charles W. Fairbanks will be Indiana’s candidate for president.”

A WEEK IN INDIANA

RECORD OF HAPPENINQS FOR SEVEN DAYS. * Tb« Baited Mia* Worker* la Seesloa at Indianapolis Favor a Woman’* A axillary—A CODcragatiou Loth to Lnee Ita Popalar Pastor. For a Woman's A axillary. The United Mine Workers at Indianapolis have been considering a resolution which will be strongly supported by the Illinois delegates providing for a uniform initiation fee of $25. At present the initiation fees vary from $1 to SSO. It is thought also that the suggestion of President Mitchell that a woman's auxiliary be created will be reported on favorably, in which case "Mother” Jones of fame among the miners, will be placed at the head of the work of organising the auxiliary. Chairman Van Horn of the scale committee requested that six members from the three anthracite districts of Pennsylvania be added to the committee on constitution. These were appointed by President Mitchell: William Martin and Harrison Haslop of district 9, Condy O'Donnell and John Gallagher of district 7, and William Metz and Henry Collins of district L Herman Justi, commissioner of the Illinois Coal Operators ' association, made a well-tempered talk upon conciliation and arbitration between tha coal operators and the miners. Brash Back of Association. Interest in the new American Association was heightened at Indianapolis by a circumstantial report that John T. Brush and other National League magnates are backing It and that there will be no lack of money to keep the association afloat, at least till the American League is killed off. It is not known on what terms exactly the deal was made, but it ia said that John T. Brush guaranteed $20,000 for the support of the association and that his security for the money consists of assignments in franchises and certain obligations as to players, which have been given in a lump by Watkins and his fellow promoters of the American Association. It seems that all the business has been transacted with Brush, but it Is Baid that the National league as an organization is acting through him, and that the details of the arrangement were completed before Watkins started for Detroit last week. Kolactant to Part with Him. The announcement from Chicago that Rev. Joseph A. Milburn, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church of Indianapolis has received a unanimous call to the pastorate of Plymouth Congregational church of Chicago, was a great surprise to the members of the congregation, and the pastor has been besieged by members of his flock and earnestly urged not to accept. The membership of the church is well pleased with Mr. Milburn’s work and the church has been very prosperous under his administration; so much so, in fact, that the trustees have been considering plans for enlargement in order to accommodate the constantly increasing attendance.

To Compete with the Trust. An independent rolling mill, which will prove to be a strong competitor of the trust, whose promoters are Philip Matter and W. E. Ely of Marion, and J. L. Smith and W. M. Myer of Muncie, Ind., is to be erected in Terre Haute. The negotiations between the Commercial club and the promoters, which have been in progress for several days, have been concluded. The plant will cost $250,000 and requires twenty acres of ground for its buildings. Three of the men interested in the new mill recently resigned important places with the Republic Iron and Steel company, and are practical and experienced rolling mill men. Will Contest la Imminent. When the late Judge William A. Bickle of Richmond died he left no will, and his estate of $75,000 went to hlB wife. Mrs. Bickle has been buried. It was supposed she had left no will, but it develops that she made one thirty-five years ago that has now been produced. By it all her property goes to a niece, Mrs. Irene Wiley Erask. of Bayonne, N. J. Six other nieces and nephews are thus cut off, among them being Charles S. of Chicago and Warner and' William B. Leeds of New York, formerly of the American Tin Plate Company, Chicago. There will probably be a legal content. Brill Hnlearnd on Ite«L Joseph W. Brill of Cleveland, who shot and seriously wounded Attorney E. E. Weir of Laporte because it is alleged the latter refused to withdraw from a divorce suit which Mrs. Brill was about to begin, was today released haoeas corpus proceedings on a $25.000 bond. Weir is not yet out of danger. Woman Rerarm Her Voir*. Mrs. Scott D. Junkin of Warsaw, wife of the clerk of the Kosciusko etreuit court, lost her voice suddenly while attending a prayer meeting four years ago, and during that time had been unable to utter a sound. Saturday at dinner her voice suddenly returned. Smallpox la Indiana. Indiana is having several small outDreaks of smallpox, the towns reporting cases being McCool, 4; Wheeling, 12, and Indianapolis 7.