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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
4
Prof George A Reisner and wife arrive from Egypt and plan stays with Bronson family in Indiana before returning to California. He heads a Hearst funded University of California expedition, detailing meticulous digs near Cairo, discovery of gold jewelry, and a shift to careful removal of grave refuse to preserve skeletons and artifacts.
A Saratoga hotel discussion on fashion notes a sharp decline in shirtwaist wear with mornings showing gowns and one in fifteen shirtwaists counted among passersby. A skin care warning links sun exposure to lasting damage and advises protective veils and creams for summer skin care.
The Park Theater started its season with the melodrama Not Guilty by Joseph Le Brandt. Two performances daily feature two heroes, two heroines, and two villains including Long Shot Logan the race track tout. The play follows a mine superintendent and a detective, with set pieces in a burning mine shed and New York, eliciting strong audience reactions.
Miss Lucy Howe left yesterday for a short visit in Greensburg. Mrs. William McKee will leave tomorrow for a several weeks trip to Mackinac. Mrs. Joseph W. Francis has returned for a short visit with friends in Madison. Mrs. James Cottinger Cotter has returned from a visit with relatives at Rye Beach, Mass. Mrs. H. C. Currens and children of Louisville are visiting the parents of the former. Mrs. Edwin Finney and daughter Miss Gladys Finney are visiting friends in Aurora. Mrs. Herbert S. Wood has returned from a four weeks stay at Cedar Lodge North Port Michigan. Mr. James Lawrence of Massachusetts is the guest of Mr. John Judah Brandon at Maxinkuckee. Mr. Herman E. Watt has returned to his home in Pittsburg after a short visit with Mr. William Morrison Jr. Miss Ona Grube and Miss Ruth Hann left yesterday for an outing of several weeks at South Haven Michigan. Mr and Mrs G Estabrook and the latter's father brother the Mesara
In a home English recipe the author describes currant tea cakes called English currant cakes. It uses flour, salt, baking powder, beef dripping, butter, currants, candied orange peel, and milk to a soft dough. Bake half inch thick rounds until lightly brown then split and spread with butter, warm and serve.
Obstr Ben F Romer of 238 South Summit Street was arrested by Patrolmen Caldwell and Woolley following a fight on an East Washington street car after Romer refused to pay fare and assaulted the conductor as the motorman joined. He sustained a deep gash above the left eye and another over the bridge of the nose. The Indianapolis Post Office Clerks Association elected W H Falvey and John Engelbee as delegates to the national convention with B W Cole and H A Tansay as alternates. convention set in Kansas City from Sept 1 to 6.
In Denison Hotel visitors recount a Prince Henry honor to American cartoonist Fredericks aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm. The prince praised the originality of Fredericks method, calling it the Gibson method, and urged German artists to adopt it. Also note John P. Brown of Connersville reports on Colorado bark beetles harming yellow pine, with advice to burn infested bark and import woodpeckers if needed, as he plans a local Arboriculture magazine.
John MacDougall of the American Sanitary Engineering Company of Detroit and MacDougall & Son received the Claypool Hotel water plant contract. The system will supply about 301,000 gallons daily, include purification, and soften water for general use. The plan is new and aimed at broad success.
At a meeting of fire insurance men including field workers and underwriters in Denison yesterday the new schedule of rates for smaller towns in the state was discussed. C F Simmerson of Chicago, who prepared the schedule, presented guidance on the rates. The Indianapolis schedule has been in operation for some time.
Nat A. Hill of Bloomington, candidate for treasurer on the Republican ticket, and W. S. Overstreet, formerly of Terre Haute now of New York, were at the Spencer House last night. Overstreet departed on a night train, while Hill remained overnight.
Fair Bank's week opens with Olof Valley and Ola Hayden drawing praise. Valley, new to America, debuts with a rich bass voice and to broad acclaim performs Sarastro aria from The Magic Flute, Asleep in the Deep, and Down Deep in the Cellar with strong audience response. Hayden, an Indianapolis girl, offers a varied program including a selection from Il Trovatore and is well received.
Miss Hayden showcased a contralto with songs including In the Mansion of Aching Hearts and The Fifer of the Old Drum Corps, ending with Loo Loo after several encores. Ostendorf’s concert band performed a varied programme as Hagenbeck’s trained polar bears delighted Indianapolis visitors for six days at Fairview, drawing large crowds and promising more ragtime tonight with the Indianapolis Military Band performing selections such as Idlewild, Wang, The Squirrel, El Capitan, Twilight Hour and Chinese Lanterns.
Judge Stubbs took the case under advisement after a long Indianapolis Police Court trial. Joseph Flack, president of the Indianapolis Creamery Company, faced accusations of butter fat shortfalls and excessive water in milk. Krauss, a East Washington street restaurant keeper, testified about contracts and skimming practices linked to Flack's creamery supply. The prosecution argued milk samples failed butter fat and water tests. defense contended decisions in recent Supreme Court cases negate liability. Decision expected in several days.
Simple waists with open necks and ping-pong collars are in demand for sport and work. The free throat relieves the high stock without neg Iched negligée. The featured waist has elbow sleeves, suited to racquet and golf, but can have full-length sleeves. Original uses lightweight waist cloth or albatross in blue and white with corticelli silk stitches.
Describes a shirt waist pattern using waisting materials silk farmel linen and cotton. Fronts and back cut with shoulder and underarm seams, back gathered at waist with band, fronts adjustable. Box stitch button closures, one seam sleeves with roll-over cuffs or narrow cuffs, V neck with roll-over collar. Material yardage given for sizes, pattern 4.191, offer to send pattern by coupon.
Prof. James A. Jaggars Jr of the U.S. Geological Survey warns that Mont Pelee’s activity remains volatile and may trigger more eruptions and dangerous tidal waves. He singles out Fort de France as unlikely to be hit, but cautions extensive warnings for villages northwest of the Lefontain to Vive line and nearby habitations.
Secretary Walter B. Stevens directs a limited issue of 20 000 gold dollars for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Designs include Jefferson and McKinley busts. Sold at two dollars by the World’s Fair with premiums funding monuments. First hundred coins numbered and certificated, high bidders get two hundred coins. Part of a five million dollar World’s Fair appropriation. Delivery to exposition authorities anticipated late fall.
R L Johns a Wabash area merchant in Munfordville Kentucky shot and killed his uncle in law James H Tharp. Johns says Tharp threatened to kill him and he fired in self defense before surrendering to authorities.
Heavy sterling silver thimbles offered for quick closeout. J P Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry at Monument Place advertises remaining stock at twenty cents each.
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