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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
PARSON DOWNS NOT FRIGHTENED.
lie Will Go to Cottage City if He Has to
Preach on Spile.

BosToN, Sept $50 much has been said con-
cerning the Rev. w. w. Downs's invitation to
Cottage City. that he has telegraphed to see if
the invitation was bona fde. He says: 80
many schemes have been put up on me Of late
that am getting TO be suspicious of almost
everybody and everything, which is contrary to
my nature. / don't propose to be frightened
away from Cottage City by any harsh criticisms
made by persons possessed of zeal without char
ity, and, while not wishing to add to the sensa-
tion of the day. still, if / see that principle is
involved in my going to Cottage City, | shall go
if had to preach standing on spile. do not
wish to embarrass the committee, and as it
would be a matter of some inconvenience
to me if | went, / would cheerfully torego the
opportunity of preaching the Word of Life to the
many who would be drawn from one motive or
another to hear. No matter if people do come
from idle curiosity, as the history of preaching
in all ages shows those who come to scott some
times remain to pray. very large part of MIR
Mooiys great audience come for no better mo-
tive than idle curiosity; but the spirit of the
Lord takes advantage of the circumstance to
take men prisoners for jesus My earnest desire
is to take such advantage of the large audiences
that my so-called notoriety now brings before
me, that may more effectually SOW the seed of
life. thus illustrating a great truth. that God Is
not only able to make the wrath of man but the
Vaccinations of the devil praise Him. 1t is high
tide, SO to speak. in my affairs just now, and I
want to cast my bread upon the waters, the
dwelers along the Nile do in time of flood, that
after many davs | may find it,"
At a special meeting of the Bowdoinsquare
Baptist Church, held on Friday evening
Mr.. Frederick j. Tabor, upon the recon-
mendaton of the prudential committee of the
church, was expelled by unanimous vote. This
action is said to be for reasons largely inde.
pendent of his recent action in causing the arrest
of Rev. Mr.. Downs on charge of adultery with
Mrs. Tabor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
CLOTHING STORE.
MOS j. WALKER,
THE CHINESE MUST GO,
All Cinnamon Ordered Away from the Rail-
road Towns in Wyoming.

CHEYENNE, W. t., Sept. 5.-The Leaders
special from Rock Springs gives the latest that
can be obtained from the scene of the recent
anti Chinese trouble All is quiet to-day, and
the miners have returned to work. At meet
ing held last night, measures were taken to put
o stop to the drunken carousas OF few Of their
number, who have been celebrating the removal
of the Chinese Two murdered Celestials were
found to- day, one in the ruins of Chinatown, and
mile east The latter had been wounded
before he gave up Your correspondent talked
with the miners to day, who took an active part
in the attack upon Chinatown, and was told
that less than third of the dead Chinese
in the ruins of Ethe houses have
been found thus far. They declare that
no less than twenty-five were shot down inside
the burned buildings. These buildings had dirt
roofs which covered up the dead Cinnamon
when the dwellings succumbed to the flames,
and as no actual search has been made in them
it is quite probable that it is true.
Cinnamon are still arriving at stations
East and west, almost dead from
fright. and weak from fatigue and lack of food.
All are shipped to Evanston by the company.
They reiterate the statement that many have
died in the hills from wounds received in the
attack upon them 1t is reported that the white
miners at Almy, in the western end of the Terri
tory, have notified the Chinese laborers in the
mines that they must leave inside of three days,
and that the Union Pacific has guaranteed their
removal within the time specified The celes-
tials along the road refused to work today, and
demanded passes to Evanston. Chinese laun
drymen and servants at Green river were told
last night that they must leave within twelve
hours. and they will 60 west on to-day's express
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
TOM DAVIES.
Antecedents of the Murdered Crook-His
Methods as a Backer.

Antecedents of the Murdered Crook-His
Methods as Backer.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW YORK, Sept 5-Some remarkable facts
in professional sport are to be developed in the
trial of Holland, the Texan, who killed Tom
Davies, the sawdust swindler. The family of
the dead robber are determined to hang his
slayer, and to that end will endeavor to sustain
the theory that Holland committed the murder
premeditatedly as part of scheme to rob the
Davieses of the ten thousand dollars in good
money which they used to represent counter
feits. In order to meet this with evidence that
Tom Davies was himself murderous rascal,
certain events in his career as a sportsman
will be brought out Tom backer
of pedestrians and when his racers lacked pluck
orstrength to continue the track he forced them
the muzzle Of pistol or the point of a knife.
His first representative in a foot race was Pan
chot, who collapsed on the third day and de-
clared that he must withdraw Davies put
pistol to his head and threatened to blow his
brains out if he did not instantly return to the
track. This treatment was effective, and Panchot
won. The next cas- was that of Blower Brown
who wished to stop on the fourth day OF his race
with Rowell, but Davies drew knife and scared
hip along. He next took Pegram, the negro to
England, and maltreated him so seriously that,
on getting back to New York. he had to pay
considerable sum to prevent suit for damages.
He subsequently backed Fitzgerald, the present
champion, in two races. Yes" says Fitzgerald,
Tom always had blood in his eye
when he thought I was likely to
break up, and once he drew knife on me,
but he meant well, and made me win. Would
he have struck we with the blade if hadn't
obeyed himq l think so, sure" Fitzgerald APP
proved this Indictment so much that, at the time
of Davies's death they had gone into partnership
for a race next December, with Rowell and
Littlefoot, VINO are under engagement to come
from England for the purpose. But when ap-
piled to a comparatively weak boy Willie Dono-
van, in the rollerSkating race, the system proved
fatal. Under the harsh usage of Happy Jack
Smith as trainer, and the fourshed pistol of
Davies, the frightened boy exhausted himself to
win, and his death followed. The swindler
promised to give to Donovans parents thousand
dollars to quiet them, but never did it, and their
delayed suit for damages is now likely to be
brought against his estate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
THE GRANT MONUMENT,
The Funds for It's Erection Accommodating
Very Slowly.

The Funds for It's Erection Accommodating &
Very Slowly.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-The contributions to the
Grant monument fund have dropped, this week,
to average of about two hundred dollars a
day. The utter hopelessuess of the project Of
raising million dollars by subscription is ac-
knowledged even oy the few members of the
committee who hare at any time been sanguine
The mails bring big bundles of letters to the
headquarters. but they contain nothing except
words. Less than q thousand dollars altoe her
has come by post without direct personal solici-
tation. But the outpouring of advice and sug-
gestions is tremendously liberal. A full third
of the letters are from men who pro-
pose to manufacture some form Of
souvenir to be marketed under the auspices
of the committee. the proceeds to be divided
between the fund and the pocket of the maker.
Another third are from showmen who desire to
float enterprises by connection with the COM
mittee involving the payment to the fund of a
percentage Of receipts. No attention is paid to
either of these classes of correspondents A
great number of honest but ridiculous sugges-
tiops are received, such as that every person in
the United States would give ten cents to have
his name enrolled for deposit in the monument;
that on an appointed day every body be requested
to go without one meal and contribute sum
equal to the amount thus saved; that fashion
able women be urged to give the proceeds of
special economy in their next winters wardrobes;
and that every pastor in theland simultaneously
some Sundaymorning. stop short in the delivery of
a sermon until each person in the congregation
has dropped coin into the platters for the cause
These are only selections out of single batch
of letters. Hundreds Of veterans who "were
with Grant" desire to lecture for the monument,
and several have offered to become exhibits in
museums, being qualified by the loss of limbs or
the manning Of curious surgical operations
Abusive missives are not infrequent, and some
are satirica like one which advised the burial of
the remains in Washington during the half
century in which New York is raising the money
for a monument" Not 10 per cent of the com
mtteemen have visited the rooms yet the
millionaires still decline to subscribe anything,
and the whole movement is practically dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
The Quarters of the German Legation As
saulted by Mob, the Coat of Arms
Torn Down and Destroyed.
A Very Bad Outlook for Both King
Alfonso and the Nation.
Concession to Germany Will Cause the Kings
DethrOnement, Any Other Course Will
Insure a Disastrous War.
THE OCCUPATION OF YAP.
Dilatory Action of Spanish officers Caused
the Trouble.

Dilatory Action of Spanish Officers Caused
the Trouble.
MADRID Sept. 5.-A sensation was caused here
last night on the receipt of important news
from the Caroline Islands. The Spanish war
ship reached Yap, one of the islands, on the 2lst
ult, and prepared to occupy it in the rame of
Spain. The Spanish officers were dilatory in
landing troops. and on the Oath of the same
month German gunboat arrived. Although it
was o'clock in the evening, the German COM
mander instantly landed body of marines and
sailors and hoisted the German flag over the
island The Spanish officials made an energetic
protest against the action of the German COM
mander, and on the latter's refusal to recede
from the position he had taken, tele-
graphed to Madrid for instructions.
A conflict between the Germans and
Spaniards at Yap is feared On the receipt Of
the above news the ministers were Immediately
summoned to a cabinet council, and King Al
fonso was advised of the strained situation.
His Majesty telegraphs that he will arrive in
Madrid to morrow.
Another account of the affair at Yap says: A
German gun, boat landed troops in the night Of
the 24tn of August at zap island and hoisted
the German flag there. The Spanish gun n-boats
cleared decks for action, and the Manila was
about to open fire upon the German gunboat
when she was signaled to desist, which she did
most reluctantly. a third Spanish vessel, the
Velastoro, has arrived at Yap bay.
The council of ministers has adopted a propo
sition to court-martial the Governor Of Yap, and
the commanders of the two Spanish war-ships
which arrived there on the 2lst, for neglect of
duty the latter in not Immediately garrisoning
the island with Spanish soldiers on their arrival
there and the former in nothoisting the Spanish
flag and proclaiming the suzerainty of Spain
over the island. The report that a German
squadron had sailed for the Caroline islands is
confirmed.
A later dispatch respecting the German occu-
patton of zap states that the Governor of that
island wished to resist the landing of the Ger
man marines and sailors, but that the comman-
der of the Spanish war ship San Quintan which
was the only vessel of that nation
alitv at that time in the harbor,
refused to agree with the Governor as to the
adoption of such course, or to lend the latter
assistance. 1t is generally believed that the
commander of the Spanish man -of-war Vilasco,
which was expected at Yap on the Goth of Au-
gust, carries with him energetic orders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
NEW YORK NOTES.
The Managers Plan for Obtaining an Idea
Of the Worth of Play.

The Managers Plan for Obtaining an Idea
Of the Worth of Play.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
New YORK, Sept. 5--A new way to try un-
acted plays is to perform them at Long Branch
or Asbury Park. Each of these places has a
small operahouse. The manager, anxious to see
the effect of drama on an audience goes out
into Union Square and offers to the requisite
number of idle actors an excursion to the sea-
shore, with the expenses of day or two all paid.
They are willing to accept the pleasures of the
journey in lieu of wages. Thus single per-
formance can be cheaply given, and the door
receipts are likely to nearly or quite meet the
expenses. The plan has been in use
all summer. Such experiments pre-
ceded the city production of nine
different pieces, and there have also been several
trials resulting so disas.rously that no further
use was made of the material. This was the
case with Caught On,' which was announced
for the Union-square Theater this week by
Harry Miner. He took his regularly engaged
company to Long Branch for one night. The
entertainment twas received with ridicue So
boisterous that the demonstrations in the
auditorium reached climax before the stage
doings did, and the curtain was dropped pre-
maturely. This condemnation was largely due
to the over-tried temper of the Long Branchers
by prior offenses, but Miner accepted it as con-
elusive. and has dismissed his players. What is
called the Jersey racket has had its first and
Only season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
The Richmond Water Works Test.


RICHMOND. Ind, Sept. 5.-The test Of the new
water works. appointed for to-day, developed an
excellence in the works beyondtxpectation. By
direct pressure from the pumps eight streams,
each flowing through 200 feet of hose, were
thrown $50 feet, and ten streams. each flowing
through one hundred feet of hose, were thrown
at least one hundred feet By reservoir pressure,
six streams were thrown about one hundred feet
BY direct pumping pressure OF one hundred
pounds and upward was maintained with ease by
the reservoir alone Not higher than sixty
pounds was maintained, although sixty-five was
reached. The reservoir was, however, not near
full of water during the test. and there is little
DOUBT that when it is full the seventy pounds
pressure called for by the contract can be main
Lained
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
A Sensation in Paris.

PARIS, Sept. 5.-The events in Madrid are
causing sensation in this city. Arbitration for
the settlement of the Carolines question is now
considered impossible, and the position of King
A lfonso and his ministry is regarded as precari-
ous Leading Spanish residents in this city say
that war between Germany and Spain or a revo-
luton is now certain. La France and LIE Paris
say that King Alfonso will be overthrown unless
he leads the war party.
LIE Paris says editorially that France has no
reason to meddle with the Spanish-German
quarrel, and that France should remember 1870.
NJ De Freycinet, the French Minister of Foreign
Affairs, has telegraphed Baron Desminhalls. the
French ambassador at Madrid, to observe the
greatest prudence during the difficulties at
Madrid over the Carolines affair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
LYNCH LAW IN TENNESSEE,
Brutal Murder of Suspected Man by a
Knoxville Mob.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 5.-On Tuesday
morning last, E. A. Names, travelling sales
man for firm in this city, was found dead near
the city, with a bullet hole in his head. Lee
Sellers a noted character, was arrested on sus-
picion. Last night, at IL o'clock, about twenty
business and professional men, masked only with
handkerchiefs. wentto the jail and demanded ad-
mittance. They were refused Three shots were
fired and mob of 500 men rushed upon the JAIL
broke open the outer door, secured the key took
Lee Sellers out to the middle Of the county
bridge. To the demand for confession
he answered, II have nothing to say"
they then swung him from the bridge. Several
shots were fired into his body. On the way he
cut one of the mob seriously and tried to cut
his own throat: He was not handcufed, and as
soon as the moose began to tighten he climbed
up, hand over hand, and gained the top He
crawled along the cross beams to one side of the
bridge. While he was crossing at least fifty
shots were fred none of them with fatal effect
He rose to his feet and yelled at the top of his
voice: My friends, come to me. I'm mur-
dered." The wounded man then lay down on a
sleeper, and several more shots were fired, but
none of them could hit him in a vital part Run
were sent to the city for ladders and another
rope. The crowd was orderly and but few
people outside of those implicated knew any
thing aboutit. Young men at ball left dancing
and followed the masked men in swallow tails.
After the ladders were brought two men climbed
up to the top stringers to readjust the rope
Sellers had taken the rope from around his neck
and begged the crowd to kill him and end his
sufferings. The men started up to take him
down. He lost his hold and foil in the edge
of the water eighty feet below He has not been
found yet. At the very last he protested his
innocence. Msnes was known to have large
sum of money on his person, and it was shown
very conclusively that he had been beguiled by
Sellers to remote spot and killed Maines was
very popular, and was engaged to be married.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Miss CleveIand's Good Sense,

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.--Miss Rose Elizabeth
Cleveland was invited to spend October in this
city as guest of Mrs. William c. Whitney, wife
of the Secretary of the Navy. The intention
was tc give several dinners and receptions in the
Whitney house, which is one of the finest in
Fifth avenue, and thus make social lioness of
the Presidents sister. Entertainments by the
Asters and Vanderbits were in contemplation,
too, and altogether Miss Cleveland could figure
centrally in the wealthiest and proudest society.
She has put the temptation from her, however,
by writing to Mrs. Whitney declining the invita-
tion. She may spend a few days here on her
way from central New York, where she is now,
to Washington, to resume her duties as mistress
Of the White House. but she will do it quietly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Spain Must Apoloeize.

BERLIN, Sept. 5.-The Nationa! Zeitung, com
menting on the scenes enacted in Madrid, on re-
ceipt of the news of the German occupation of
Yap, says "Spain must give Germany the
necessary satisfaction for the events of last
evening" The other newspapers are silent in
regard to the affair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Coal Miners Strike Compromised

CLEVELAND, Sept. 5.--The coal miners strike
In the Massillon district of the Tuscarawas valley
against reduction from 75 cents 10 60 cents per
ton in the price of mining was terminated to-
day By the operators agreeing to pay the COM
promise. G5 cents, offered by the miners Oper-
atoms viii be resumed at the twelve mines in
Pie district on Monday next.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Spain Will Not Compromise.

MADRID Sept. 5.--An official report has been
made concerning the Cabinet council had this
afternoon, presided over by King Alfonso. The
report says the government cannot now make
public the measures decided upon, but that the
country may be assured they were of an ener-
getic character The report further says the
government decided that negotiations respecting
the outrage in an integral part of Spanish terri
tory are impossible"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Spain viii Not Arbitrate.

LONDON, Sept 5.-The Standards Berlin
correspondents say: Spain has finally and
decidedly declined to submit the Carolnes affair
to arbitration. Spain argues that the question
of Spanish jurisdiction over the Caroline Islands
has been fact too we'll known to admit of dis
cusson. German government officials still
scout the idea of a war the dispute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

taking the ground that st. Paul's school is in
effect diocesan institution, inasmuch as it is an
adjunct of the Cathedral of the Incarnation,
connected with which is a magnificent residence
for the Bishop, who is also nominally at the
head of the school. He asks that the Episcopal
clergy be directed to use their influence in send
ing boys there for culture, and complains be-
cause they have not already done so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

the Caroline islands taken possession of by Ger
many and to use force, if necessary, to regain it.
The adoption of the above resolutions has created
great sensation. The government has dismissed
from the service the two commanders of the two
Spanish men-of war stationed at Yap.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
CONSULAR REPORTS.

A Publication of Great Interest to ali Trade
Guilds.
WASHINGTON, Sept 5.--The Counsular Bureau
of the State Department has jus. issued vol
ume that will prove of great benefit to trade
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Germans Amused.

BERLIN, Sept. 5.-The news from Madrid con-
corning the Caroines affair is ridicued here.
1t is believed the reports are overdrawn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
The Cut Rate.

KANSAS City Sept 5.-The agreed passenger
rate to New York has been reduced from $50 to
So 90, to meet the cut from ST. Louis TO New
York
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-06-04
MEMORIAL DAY At CHESTER.
Dedication of the soldiers Monument.

Dedication of the Soldiers Monument.
Saturday, the day appointed for the
dedication of the Monument erected to
the memory of Chestcr's patriot sons,
witnessed the largest crowd of people
in attendance upon the ceremonies OF
the occasion that has for years been
here at any one time, or on any similar
occasion. The weather was lowery
and threatened rain all through the day,
but excepting little sprinkle in the af-
ternoon the day was dry. The exercis-
cs began in the forenoon, when about
ten O'Clock the procession consisting of
Henry Post, Chester Cornet Band and
Camp T. II. Clarke, Sons of Veterans,
marched to the Cemetery at North
Chester where dirge by the band,
prayer, and decoration of the graves
took place. The procession then march
cd to the cemetery in this village, when
the same exercises were held. This
closed the exercises until one o'clock p.
m, when the Posts and bands marched
to Chester Depot to meet the Ludlow
Post and Camp, and the Weston Cor.
net Band.
The procession then formed as fol
lows: Grafton Cornet Band; Post
Sheriden; Weston Cornet Band: Post
Howard; Camp Washburue, s. of ".
Springf cid Cornet Band; Post Jarvis
Post Hooker; Chester Cornet Band f;
Post Clark and Post Henry.
On arriving at the corner of Grafton
and Main Streets the school tchildrei
and their teachers joined the procession
which passed up the east sidewalk a,
far as the Congregational Church wher
it crossed over and came down AROUND
the park to the platform. The exercis.
es then were: Call to orderly Hon. G
A. Davis, President of the day. Pray
CT by Rev. T. S. Ockford; Singing
"The Star Spangled Banner" by Miss
Ida Hastings of Springfield, remarks
by Revs. WI. Johnson and l.. Snow
remarks by others and music by thu
bands. .
The exercises of the day closed about
five p. m. and everything passed of
pleasantly and successfully. Estimates
of the number in attendance range
from two to eight thousand, but it i.
thought by the majority that the mum
Der was not far from three thousand
Four hundred and sixty took part il
the procession, including bands and
school children.