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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
TROOPS TO PRESERVE PEACE.
The Destruction OF Hindoo Temple
Leads to Riots in Bcnarcs.


BESARES, April l1.-EXcit,ment in
this city, originating from the dcmoli-
ton of temple in order to provide a
site for new water works, increases
every hour All the shops in Benares
are closed, and all the natives III the
city ana district have suddenly stopped
work and are gathering in crowds III
and about the principal thorou4hiares
of the holy city. Serious riots have oc-
Cured between the disturbed natives
and the local authorities, who are
supported by British troops. Euro
pean and native troops have
been drafted into Bcnares, and
further reinforcements are on their
way to the same city. The British
troops are guarding all the banks, pub
lie buildings, and also occupy, in force,
many points of vantage throughout the
city and district. 1t is consequently
presumed that the troops will be able 10
suppress promptly any serious outbreak
upon the part of the natives, but the
eventual effect of the spirit of Resent
ment and Indignation existing among
lIindoos, already felt far and wide in
India, cannot at present be correctly
.Ct5r tnl
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
CAR LOOTERS LOCKED UP.
Arrest of Extensive and Successful
Gang of Hallway Thieves.

PIrrSBrRG, Pa, April 20.-Detective
Cook. of the Pittsburg Il Lake Erie
road, made the first five arrests of a gang
of railroad thieves who are estimat.
ed to have gotten away with fully
100000 worth of plumber during
the last three or four years. lnforma-
tions have been made against thirty y-one
of the others who will soon be taken
into custody. The gang has been oper-
ating on freight trains on the Baltimore
4 Ohio, the Pittsburg, Mckeesport 4
Yo,ghiogheny, the Southwest Pennsyl-
vania, and the Pittsburg Il Lake Erie
lines. One of the men arrested has
confessed, giving full list of the rob-
berries and of his haul.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
KU KLUx IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Buildings Burned by the Khan and 3
Family CrnellY Rsaten.

WHEELING. W. Va, April 16.-Late
last night the residence Of Henry
Church. about so miles south of Wheel
ing. in Wetzel County. was visited by 8
large number of masked men and de-
stroyed by fire. All the outbulldlngs
were also burned. The occupants Of
the house, three women and one man,
were taken from the burning building,
stripped TO the skin and brutally
whipped, the man sfterward being
driven in nude condition 10 the woods.
The women have also disappeared. 1t
is supposed that personal grudge is al
the bottom OF the outrage.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
FISH NOT FOUND.
Knoxville Police Unable to Obtain Any
Trace of the Missing Man.

Trace OF the Missing Man.
CHICAGO, H., April 2l.-Though a let
ter was received by the parents of John
II. Fish, the whereabouts of that much
eought-ior young man are still un-
known. SolicitorG General Fish said to-
Gay that 1t was true he had yesterday
received letter from his son John, who
nysterlcusly disappeared from this city
4 few days ago. The letter was
dated at knoxville, Tenn" said
Mr.. Fish, ..and / have asked
the general manager of the East Ten
nessee Georgia Railroad to search my
son out and take him in charge. 1t is
true, also, that no trace of him had
been discovered in Knoxville by the
police, but | hope the efforts of my
friends down there, who are doing ev-
erythlng possible, will be more sue
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25

LONDON, April 2o.-A telegram from
Pretoria, South African Republic, an
nounces that a Boer expedition, with
the consent OF Portugal, will establish a
republic in either Naahonland or
Manicaland. This project, if carried
out, will affect Manlca territory
claimed by England and viii result il
further trouble between England and
D,r.y,f,a1
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
WRECKED AT A STATION.
Eight Men Are Killed in u Lake shore Ac-
81 u

\ frightful wreck occurred on the
Lake shore Railroad, nj kiptou station,
about forty miles west of Cleveland,
early on the evening OF the 18th. in
which SIX postal clerks and two
engineers were killed The fast
mail. No. II, bound east cot
l,Ied with the Toledo express
Just rs the latter train WAS about to pull
on the siding To let the fast mail pass.
Tie fast mail was running at full speed,
and the force OF the collision was 50
great that both engines three malt ears
and on baggage car were completely
n.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Karous pntting on the screws.

BRszIL, Ind, April IS.-The miners
of this section held an immense mass
meeting here Yesterday to confer With
the operators regarding scale for the
comm. year. The operators informed
the miners that they must accept last
Years scale and individually sign a
waiver Of their rights under the eight
hour law under the law requiring coal
10 be weighed for screening. The min
ers have not yet determined what
course 10 pursue.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
GUN FIGHT IN THE SOUTH.
Thirty Six Shots Fred Into House and
Eour Persons Wounded

DENGsoN, Tex, April lS.-T Hogan,
colorcd, has arrived here with a story
of vendetta which was waCcd in the
1arbrough settlement, near talbert sta
ton, Chickasaw Nation. Joseph Smell,
sam Cardell and Will Cardell rode to
Hogan's home and began fusilIGde
over thrty-slx shots striking and enter
ing the cabin. Layina Barns received a
bullet in the shoulder, Kittie Hogan
WAS shot in the arm, and Guile Hogan
received ball in the leg. Hogan was
shot in the leg, and was also wounded
in the eye by a glancing ball. They are
at nenison for medical attendance and
to place the matter before the police.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
4 Case for Judge LYNCH.

special from Bruce's Crossing,
Mich, says: Gust. smith, wood
chopper on DR. kleinlein's homestead,
was brutallv murdered some time yes
terday by August Wolf, penniless
vagabond, whom Smith had taken and
saved from starvation Wolf has disap-
peared, but officers are on his track.
Great Indignation exists here, and if
Wolf is caught in this vicinity he will be
lynChed -
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
STRIKERS TIE UP A ROAD.
No Trains Moving on the Indiana Midland

LEBANON. Ind, April ao.-The train
men on the Indiana Midland who went
out on strike Saturday on account Of
non-pavment of wages overdue, have
induced every man on the road to
soin them, and not a wheel is being
turnei except an engine and mail
gar. which will double the length Of the
road. No nasseucers or freight Of any
kim! are allie, ed To be carried. No vio-
Ieu- demonstrate ;ons are being made by
the strikers, but they are irI0 in their
demands Of complete settlement Of the
back wages.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Delay IN the sayward Case.

WAsHIxGToN, d. c., April 20-The
United States supreme court, on motion
of SoIicitor-General Taft. TO-DAY post
poned for one week argument in the
case OF the schooner Sayward, involv-
Ing the question Of the jurisdiction Of
tie United States over the Behring sea
seal fisheries.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
STOLE THE BALLOT BILL.
The Minnesota Australian Election Meas
ure Mysteriously Disappears.

ST. PAUL, MINI, April lS.-There was
great excitement in the House yester-
day afternoon on the announcement
tnat the Australian ballot bill had been
stolen. The bill has been passed by the
senate and House and sent To the en-
crossing committee. The bill was not
satisfactory to the Democrats. The
Legislature does not adjourn until Non
day, and it is believed the bill viii DO
found before that time
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Car shops in Ashes.

MONTREAL, Que, April 20.-This morn
ilg one OF the buildings of the Canadian
Pacific Railway shops at Hochelaga was
DESTROYED by fire. The building was
I50x75, and was two stories high. The
cabinet shop and pattern room were
in the building, and many valuable
patterns were destroyed. The loss is
500, ,00O and is wholly covered by insur-
ance by syndicate of companies in
\au Norly
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
MURDER OF A WOMAN.
Kate Lawrence Shot Dead by James Me
Duffie at Rochester, y. y.

ROCHESTER,, y. Y, April 20,-kate
Lawrence was N lrdered by James Nc
Dutfie last night For the past seven
wears the woman has acted as house.
keeper for William McDutfie, son Of
the murderer. Kate came to the
house about II O'Clock last night
with young man, both under the
influence of liquor. They were ordered
away bv Mcnutiie, but finally gained an
entrance, whereupon the old man be
gan to beat them both. and, securing s
Shotgun. empre9 the barrel into the
womans body, killing her instantly
McDutfie was arrested.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
NoDAMAGEs FOR MISS EVELYN.
Verdict for the Defendant in Her Breach

LONDON, April 2O.-The action for
breach of promise brought by Gladys
Evelyn against VIM. Henry lIurIbut,
which has been on trial the past few
days before Justice Cave in the cot 1T
of Queens bench, was concluded To-
day. The jury, after short consultation,
brought in verdict for tue defendant.
Eyelvn is an actress. liurlburt was at
one time managing editor OF a New
A,.rlr
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
FUND FOR III MISSES SH ERMAN
The sum of 500. 900 10 be Presented to
tie k.eneral,. Dautrhf

NEw loEK, April 4l.- Several mem
hers Of the Mon League lub are max
ing mp trust fund OF >I0,00o, to he
gwen TO The two unmarried daughters
of ten. Sherman As token Of the af-
fection in which their father was held
Nearly -. 5.oeo OF the required 5000 .
has been secured, and il Is probable the
full amount will be reached this week.
The money will be given to Miss Rachel
and Miss Elizabeth only Father Sher-
man will publish biography of his
.ather, which will give him all he needs
and T.. Tecumsch sherman and the two
married daughters are in good circum-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
ASHLAND MADE BIG MONEY
The Land Rush Creates II Harvest for
business Men.

business Men.
ASHLAND, Wis, April 1S.-A large
force of clerks We're kept busy at the
land office this morning, returning the
mail filings offered upon the Omaha
lands yesterday. The money and pa
pers were all returned. 1t is estimated
that there were over 400 filings by mail
Later instructions have not vet been
made public, but it is thought that the
lands will be restored as soon as con-
venient. Hundreds of the men still re-
main in the city, and the hotels are atiil
crowded. All sorts of test eases will he
made to get in filings. The rush has
been a great thing for Ashland. over
$4,000 have been spent here by out
slders during the last ten days.
There is no excitement to speak of,
and the city has resumed It's usual APP
pearance, and looks as if big holiday
had just passed. If the lands are
opened to filing again the excitement
will be more moderate.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
CREGIER WILL NOT CONTEST
He Admits tho Election of the Repub-
1ican Candidate for Mayor.

CHTc>@o, H., April 2o.-Cregier final
lv admits his defeat in the late election,
and will not contcs. the seat with Wash
burnc. The Republican candidates 5
plurality is fixed by the recount at &69
votes. When the official canyassing
board met this morning to declare the
result Of the election, Mayor Cregicr,
through his attorney, withdrew all OBJ
jections to the canvass as completed
last week. and asked that liempstead
WashbuTne be declared mayorelect.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
They Want the Millions.

At the instance of DR.. W. L. Goodhue,
the Missouri heirs of Anneke Jams were
organized at Kansas City on the 18th
They will join the national organization
of the Jams heirs and will be parties to
the suit which is to be brought in the at
tempt to prove the title of the heirs TO
SsiO0.00O, 900 worth of property in New
York city
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
CRASH IN A BIG HOTEL.
Five Flights Of Stairs in the Shoreham
at MnshIm gton EaIl.

WAsHr%GToN, u. C., April 1S.-Five
flights Of the main staircase Of the
~h0rcham, NIce-President Mortona
swell hotel, tumbled into the
cellar last evening. Although
the stairway is in constant use it
!csluua'eIy happened that no one WAS
urpn it at the time Of the accident
EHeiye families moved out Of the hotel
.a-t night, and more are preparing to
,.4E-..
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
shot Dead N H. own Gate

LEXINGTON, Ky, tpril 2sl-Lce II.
Jenkins shot and almost instantly killed
Washington Ramsey last night. The
men guarreled during The dav. and
Ramsey Went home and was standing
in his gate when Jenkins came alan.
and without warning fired tive shots
from his revolver into Ramsey. Jenkins
al..,a1al
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Rain Damages Kansas cropS

Sr. LoUI>. Mo, April 2I.-The contin-
uea wet weather in Eastern Kansas is
having damaging effect upon crops.
The oats viii he i failure, ami corn will
be very late. The early rotate crop
viii lie total failure. Wheat looks
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Fire In n MIsnioaD Town

N.HI,TEF. Mich, April IG.-John o.
Nessen's sawmiII at Neasen City, in
Benzie County, on the Manistee d
Northeastern Railroad, burned yester-
day, together with its contents. Loss,
;. :, 900: Insurance, $4,000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Successful Raid Dy Burglars.

HoT SPRINGS, Ark, April 2O.-Thleves
went through the Plateau Hotel Friday
night securing about $500 in money
and diamonds. Thieves secured a gold
watch ana a considerable sum OF money
rom Judge Duffy, and $1,000 III cash
and diamonds valued at between so,yoo
and s. 900 from Dr.. Tumblety.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
British ShIp Wrecked.

The steamer Monowai which arrived
at san Francisco on the 18th, twenty
five days from sydney and seven days
from Honolulu, brought intelligence
that the British ship st. Catharis has
been wrecked off the Caroline Islands
and ninety persons drowned.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Blew t,ut the Bell

NEGAUSEE, Mich, April ls.-The hop
per and bell of the Pioneer furnace at
Negaunee blew ont Yesterday after
noon. The gas took fire as it reached
the air. T. II. Carroll, the head founder
who was in the top-house, was danger
ousIy burned. Thomas Hardman, Alex
Scudeia and Michael Smith were also
ho51y- burned
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
GIBSON INDICTED.
True Bill Returned Against the Whisky
Trust Society.

CHICAGO, H., April 2o.-The federal
grand jury returned true bill this
morning against George J Gibson form
er secretary of the Whisky Trust, on
the charge Of attempting to bribe a gov
ernment officer to blow up Shuteldt's
distillerv \ capias for Gibson's arrest
was at once issued. 1t is expected that
he will at once come to Chicago from
Peoria and give bail for his appearance
when wanted.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Bron Ends in Bloodshed

KEATIHG SUMMIT. Pa. April 20.-In a
saloon fight yesterday, at Bakertown,
Pa, seven miles from Austin, Herman
Nelson, the proprietor, shot and killed
John Van Coy and fatally wounded
Walter Woodard The murderer was
.IT9s-ed ard taken 10 Couiersnort iail.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Bad Blaze M 81 !oujs

It. LorIs, Mo, April 2l-Fire in the
ST Louis Smelling anl refining Com
pany's works ami DESTROYED the carbon
plant and copper Warehouse Loss.
S5p npa
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Bic Dry Goods Fire.

Fire at Little Rock, Ark, destroyed
the dry goods establishment of Gus
Blass x Go. The building, which is
total loss, cost $4,000. Blass d Co.'S
stock was valued at 100000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Murder Ends n saloon Ho,,

Iryf>Grs>. No. April ii Alex Den
ton. salaonfeener ii Napl leon, thir-
teen miles west. kiIIed lack Garrett
with shotgun while the latter was ere
ating disturbance in thc saloon.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
a Family Matter.

News has been received here Of a
horrible affair which recently happened
at Macagua, Cuba. \ madman attacked
his little brother with a knife, cutting off
his head and otherwise mutilating him
in the most terrible manner. He
then proceeded 10 eat portions of the
body, and had devoured the fingers,
liver, heart and eyes when discovered
In reply to questions as to why he had
committed the horrible deed, the mad
man declared that his brother had died
and that he was making an autopsy on
the bows body
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
British Troops vic,or1ous.

CALCUTTA, April 20-The British ad-
vance force, in three columns, has cap
tured Samana Ridge. The casualties
On the British side were slight. Tie
Mlranzal losses are not known.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
ALIEN LABOR LAW VIOLATED.
A Louisville Firm TO be Prosecuted Undc r
the Act.

WAsHINGToS, u. G., April ls.-The
Treasury Department is in receipt of Il
report from Special Agent Lester, who
went To Louisville, ny, 10 investigate
an alleged violation Of the alien contract
labor law by William Snead x Go. lie
says that he succeeded in finding four
men who said that the firm of William
Snead q 60, through its agent. sir.
Bonny. Of Glasgow, Scotland, had paid
their way, not only from Scotland to
New YORK, tut also To Louisville. The
agent SAYS the case Is clear violation OF
the law. The district attorney expects
10 prosecute the offending firm.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Nationality of the Victims.

ceIpt of a letter from District Attorney
William Grant, at New Orleans, who
was requested to ascertain the national
itv of the Italians who were killed there
last month, the circumstances under
which they came To- this country, etc.
He has encountered much more diff
Guilty at getting some of the particulars
in the case than he had anticipated.
which has resulted in DELAYING his re-
port. These particulars refer to the
nationality of the men. He has made Il
request to the department for certain
information in connection with the
matter.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
TRIED TO KILL THE JUDGE
A Prisoner. Sentenced to Hang, Causes a
i'm Gourt

4 TTlsOhtr, Sentehced To Hang, causes
Sensation in Court.
CHARLESTON, ". Va, April 20.-Sim
Johnson, the negro who assaulted Eva
Bailey, a respectable white girl, was
sentenced TO be hanged to-day. After
the judge had pronounced sentence
Johnson made desperate attempt to
kill the Judge. Officers rushed in. and
after desperate struggle succeeded in
dragging the negro away. Judge Snyder
was not seriously injured
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
SUSPENDS THE FILINGS.

Blow to the Men After the Ashland Tim
Der Lands-Noble Knocks Out the Line
-Telegraphing the Receiver to Post
pone the Opening of the Great Tracts
Intense Excitement Among the Men
After Claims-Sales of Positions.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
STRIKE AT JACKSON PARK.
Six Hundred Worlds Fair Workmen Stop
Work at Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill.,, April 20-Y Yesterday the
laborers engaged in grading the Jackson
Park in preparation for the Worlds Fair,
decided to demand an increase in wages
from $40 to $40 per day The de-
snand was made by committee this
morning and the contractors decided
not to accede. The order to strike was
then given. About 900 men out of the
$50 employed struck this afternoon.
There has been no disturbance.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
.HatiOnal" Dress.

\ topic extensively discussed in Lon
don society at present is the exhibition
of the Rational Dress Society Lady
SandhurSt. Lady Harberton, Mrs.
Oscar Wilde, and other ladies are aim
ing to introduce new dress combi-
nations, the nationality of which con-
sists of brevity OF skirt, quality of
under-dress and shortness of upper
drapery. The mode most approved by
the adherents of the society Is that OF
syrian trousers and "A full blouse of
silk over velvet zouave bodice.
Ladies crowd the exhibition hall to
look at and admire the new combina-
uons. No member of the society, how
ever, has yet ventured TO walk out in
rational" costume for public criticism.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25

Fire broke out on the night Of the
Eth, in the Ross building, adjoining the
don square, destroying both. Station
{, New York pOst-ofiice, was in
the building, but the mails We're
saved The fire at 80 \. NJ. was
under control and the police estimate
of the damage was over 100000. When
the fire broke out there We're fifteen
clerks and six collectors III the branch
post-otlice The postal employees hus-
tied manfully and were able to convey
the mails to places of safety. Such a
hot tire has not been seen in New York
for MANY dav.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25

The Senate.
MADISON. WIS. April l5.-The senate
definitely postponed bill regulating the
liquor license at Chippewa Falls. The
vote was reconSIderei, however. and
further action deferred. The Assembly
bill authorizing county boards To audit
travelling expenses 10 the amount
OF 500 came up on recommends
ton of the committee on edu-
cation that It be non-concuTred in.
The recommendation was acted upon adj
ycrSely. and the bill ordered to third read
ing. Bills We're concurred in as follows:
Re-eStabnShlng municipa. court in Rock
County: authorizing the city Of Green Bay
10 establish free bridge across Sturgeon
Bay: amending the charter OF Naupaca.
Bills We're n0n-coneurred in as follows:
Amending the laws relating 10 the con-
Struction of bridges: relating 70 the organ
izatIon of corporations.
MADISON. Wis. April l6.-When SEN
ator Mead's bill providing for the deStrug-
ton OF ballots after election. except those
over which there Is dispute. came up on the
question OF passage. Senator PhippS
offered an amendment providing that at
least two OF the inspectors. one each OF the
political parties. verify the count before
the ballots are destroyed. The amendment
was adopted and the bill passed. The
vote BY which the final adjournment reSo-
luton was concurred in was TeconSIdered.
and the resolution was laid over for fur
ther action.
MADISON. Wis. April T.-Ihe Senate
passed the legislative appoTnonment meas
ure by a vote Of IS to Is. The senate. oy a
vote of p TO ). refused to concur
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
\ Fac Slmiic of Columbus ship.

The secretary Of the navy has detailed
Lieut. Mccarthy Little to take charge
Of tine construction of the caravei
which is to be built for the Worlds Fair
in exact fac simile of the ship in
which Columbus sailed from Paos for
the Few world. This caravel is to be
equipped exactly as il was in the time
of Columbus, and manned by sailors in
the costume of that age. twill be com
pleted in time to take part in the grand
naval review at New York and Norfolk,
and will then be towed to Chicago
through the II. Lawrence, for the open
ing of the exhibition at Chicago.