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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
The Town Of Yuma Wash
ed Out of Existence.
No Effort to Be Made to Re-
build the Fated City.
Fears Expressed for the Lower
Mississippi Levees.
A New York Pulp 5IiI Carried OF
by a Flood.

YUMA, Ariz., March LIN this town
over 25G houses are in ruins from the flood
aud I,4OO people are homeless. Not
single business house remains standing
and it is feared that hundreds OF lives have
been lost in the Gila valley.
The telegraph wires are down in the
valley. and as all bridges are gone and
roads impossible no reliable reports
can be hal from there.
The river above the town Is seven miles
wide, and below the town in places, the
water covers the country in one grand
lake over fifty miles across. The railroad
company will not have the blockade
raised for west-boun trains for four DAYS
and it will be ten days or two weeks be-,
fore they can get east The town has pro-
visions sufficient for eight days and the
Southern Pacific hotel is feeding a thou
sand people a day.
Reports from Jakuuo, fifteen miles
above here. are to the effect that the flood
drove the people into the tree-tops, and
manv, becoming exhausted from cold and
hunger, dropped into the water and were
drowned. Reports from reliable sources
put the loss OF life in the valley anywhere
from thirty up to one hundred.
All along the valley for 200 miles every
thing is in desolation. Costly houses AMI
barns have been washed away like play
things, while stock and fences have been
carried down by the flood, leaving the
country as bare as a desert. Men who ten
days ago were wealthy are now homeless
and paupers.
Eighty miles south of here, where 5000
Cocopah Indians live, the country is
flooded for eighty miles square, and as
there are no hills for refuge it is reported
that over one hundred of them have been
drowned. The great valley of the Col
orsdo is one vast sea of water as far as the
eve can see in one direction.
The river has fallen six feet six inches
in thirty-six hours and is now nearly on
q stand still. The weather is thick AMI
threatens heavy rains. The loss in this
county foots up 10 over 3, 900, 600 Of which
the railroad company will have to suffer
TO the extent of S25O.OO0 Old Yuma viii
never be rebuilt The town will go higher
m the hills
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
GONE TO ENGLAND.
The Empress Frederich Departs Quietly
from Hostile Paris.

PARIS. Feb. 27.-Empress Frederick of
Germany left Paris this morning. No un-
pleasant event marked her departure. The
gravity OF the situation, however. can be
judged from the fact that, acting under
good advice from high quarters, the en-
press changed the line of her route and
the time OF her departure from fear OF be-
ing insulted by that portion of the popu-
lace which had gradually worked itself
into fever heat OF rage over the presence
of the imperial visi or in Paris.
The crowd, contrary to general expecta-
tion, was civil and quiet, the majority of
the men present taking off their hats as
the empress passed The Empress Fred
erick was as calm and composed, TO all out
ward appearances, as il she had been in
Berlin and surrounded by bodyguard of
loyal Germans. She went to Calais via
Boulogne and arrived in Dover, Eng, at 5
p. M, where she was enthusiastical re-
ceived. 1t is said NJ. Herbette, minister
at Berlin, knew nothing of her intention
to visit Paris
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
POLlETZ SQUEALS.
One OF Chief Hsnnessy's STurdersrs Makos
Confession.

NOuIeHNtOn.
NEW ORLEANS, March 2.-Testimony
elected in the Hennesey case on Satur-
day seems to have been quite as start
Ling to the prisoners as to the public.
When the prisoners were brought TO the
bar Manuel POlietz. one OF the men who has
been identified as doing the actual shoot
ing, was found TO tie greatly excited. His
face had yellowish hue and his black
piercing eyes were glittering Ike two
sparks. He talked in a loud tone of voice
his seat. He was finally forced into his
chair by two deputies. He arose again
and addressed the Judge in rapid
tones. He grew more excited in man
ner and finally an interpreter was
requested by the court to ask him what
Sicilian and said that he wanted an inter
prefer, as he desired to say something to
the court. This announcement created
intense excitement, not only among the
spectators in the courtroom but among the
prisoners who, however, under the steady
gaze of their lawyers, Tefrained from
visibly showing whatever agitation thev
might have felt. The court appointed
counsel to defend Po ietz as counsel de-
clined longer to do so. When the prison
ers were remanded back to the dock
POlietz was afraid 10 walk with them. He
also did not want to 60 into the same
room with the others, but he was assured
By the sheri that no harm would btfall
him. He went in very relunctantly, how
ever. Ii is understood that he made con-
fession of startling character.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
PLUMB TURNS Lc OSE
And Exposes the l. tte scheme OF Ed
mund. Knd Morrill,.

And Exposes the l. tie scheme OF Ed
munds Rnd Morrill,.
During the debate over the sorghum
sugar paragraph OF the agricultural appro-
priation bill today Mr.. Plumb made n
caustic attack upon Senator Morrill, and
also upon Senator Edmunds for their
insistence upon a bounty being paid to
maple sugar producers as part OF the
Mckinley tariff bill. He declared that for
q time the whole bill had revolved around
the payment of two cents pound duty TO
the maple sugar men.
Senator Morrill, interrupted Mr.. Plumb
with some ironical suggestion, and the
Kansas senator said he would repeat, that
it might GO into permanent history, that
the bounty had been put i'll as a matter
personal TO Senator Morrill,, mem-
bers of the finance committee stating
il would aid Senator Morrill, in his
reelection. On these personal soliciia-
tions he Mr.. PlumbD bad voted for the
bounty on the distinct understanding that
/; would be rejected in conference, but
Senator Edmunds had then written let
ter, which was now in Senator Cullom's
pocket, saying that il the maple sugar
bounty was not retained he (Mr. Ed
munds) would be paired against the tariff
hill
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
ANOTHER MOBILITY" SCANDAL.
Earl Russell's wife. After Twenty Days OF
Married Life, Asks q Divorce.

Earl Russel's wife. After Twenty Days OF
Married Life. Asks n Divorce.
LONDON, Feb. 27-The wife of Earl
Russell has madeapplication to the divorce
division of the high court of jnstice, pray
ing for a writ Of judicial separation from
her husband. The case has been entered
for hearing. The earl denies the allega-
tions made by the wife in her application,
and will stoutly contest the granting of the
separation. The case exciies much inter-
est, not only because of the high social po-
sirion occupied by the noble earl and his
wife, but also because they have been
welded but short time, their marriage
having taken place on the 9Th of February
last. Lady Russell is the daughter OF the
late Sir Claude scott. Earl Russell, who
succeeded 10 the earldom on the death OF
his grandfather, in 1873. is only twenty
six years old. The outcome of the appli-
cation is watched with much interest.
On behalf o. the defendants in the case,
generally known as the ''baccarat scan
dal," the lawyers for the defense have
written to Sir William Gordon Cummings
lawyers that, with view of avoiding de-
lay. they are prepared to refer a decision
upon the merits of the charges and coun-
ter-charges to three gentlemen of we
known position and honor, they TO be in
vested by mutual consent with the usual
power of a trial 10y law, the trial to take
place i'll open court.
Upon behalf Of Sir William Gordon
Cumming, his lawyers have replied that
they 90 not intend to submit their case
10 ANYBODY but a jury end that there
would not be moments unnecessary de-
lay in bringing the case to trial. But, the
lawyers add, they do not intend to be
burriaj
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
A SOCIETY MANS CRIME.
He Dissuises Himself and Tries to Rob n
Kansas CItg Belle.

KANSAS CRY, March 2.-The facts of a
Sensational robbery that occurred last
Thursday night at the house of d. W.
Moore. on Madison-ave., developed today.
Clara Mabel Moore, nineteen years Of
age, we'll known in society and leader in
amateur theatricals, was the victim. Mics
Moore was alone in the music-room, when
a masked man behind her grasped her in
his arms and attempted TO remove her
rings from her fingers. She fought des-
perately with him, and her fingers and
hands were terribly lacerated in the
struggle. The robber had forced one
bracelet from his victims arm, and was
struggling for the other, when Miss Moore
escaped from him, and. running into the
nall, cried for he p. The robber escaped.
Miss Moore has been only semi-conscious
ever since. In her de irium she has men,
toned the name of q We l-known young
man, member of her social clique, as
being her assaiant. He will not be ar
rested until Miss Moore can make a con-
scious charge against him. His arrest
would cause a sensation.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
The AGRICu TuRA BILL.
Important Changes blade by the Senate
Comm ttee.

Important Changes blade by the senate
COMMITTEE.
The changes made by tie senate COM
mittee on appropriations in the asricultu-
raj bill were few in number. The mos.
important was the sddition Of a provision
Allowing manufacturers OF sorghum sugar
10 remove from bond distilled spIrits OF
not more than lG0 per cent, free Of tGx,
when used In the manufacture ot sorghum
sugar and 10 recover the spirits
by redistillation under suitable bonds
and regulations. The other new items
are To enable thesecretary oi agriculture
TO continue the invest CATION concerning
the feasibility of eXtend!n. the demands Of
foreign markets for L. :. agricultural pro-
ducts, g. 800; to enable the secretary re
collect and disseminate information or
garding silk culture to purchase and Dis
tribute eggs ank mulberry trees and 10
conduct eXpersments in silk reeing Ia
the district of Dolumbia, 5000; for the
purchase and distribution OF seeds TO
drought sufierers west of the Missouri
river, $4,000. The committee Increased
from $685., 900 to S72s,0y0 the appropria-
ton for agricultural experimental sta
tions, and from S25, ,0c0 TO S30.G00 the ap-
propriatlon for experimental sugar manu-
iact1re
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
The JURY DISAGREED
And Eleven olen Abused the Twelfth Like
Pickpocket.

Pickpocket.
ST. Louis, Feb. 2S.-The jury in the Vail
murder trial this morning reported that
court discharged it. From the first TO the
eighth ballot the jury was eight for ac-
quttal and four for conviction. All sub
sequent ballots were eleven for and one
against acquittai. Juror Forshaw, who
held ont for conviction to the last, says
that the other jurors abu-ed him in a
most outrageous manner while in the jury
room, calling him id -- and charg-
ing him with being in the employ of the
in,urance companies. The result was q
severe blow to Vail, who was confident of
an acquittal.
The other eleven jurors deny in toto
the statements OF Forshaw. and say he is
the most bull-headed and obstinate man
they have ever had any dealings with.
Forshaw is said TO 0e an Eng.ishman who,
it is alleged. has frequently been heard TO
say that Maxwell, the young Englishman
who was hanged here nearly two years
ago for the murder of Preller at the South
ern ho.el, was convicted o. slight circum-
stantiai evidence and that if ne was ever
placed on q 'ury when an American was
being tried for murder on circumstantial
evidence, he would hang him if there was
any chance whatever. Tire prosecution
and defense accuse each other OF having
circulated these stories for effect on the
jury. Owing to the crowded court docket
it may be several months before a new
trial may take place. Wallis attorneys
will make an application for his release
on bail next week.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
A HUGE LAND GRAB.
How the Soldier Racket is being Worked
by Schemers.


How the Soldier Racket is being Worked
by schemers.
The secretary OF the interior has re-
ceived authoritative information that par
ties in Guthrie and Arkansas City in
Oklahoma have "satchels' full'' OF soldiers
declaratory statements awaiting an oppor-
tun.ty 10 file them on land to be opened
to settlement in that territory. 1t is
stated that these parties have visited SOL
diers homes in different parts OF the
country aud have obtained from
large numbers OF the old soldiers
powers of attorney TO locate for them tthe
soldiers) lands in Oklahoma under sec.
2,304-5-9 Of the revised statutes. These
sections permit any honorably discharged
soldier to enter any of the public lands
open to settlement by filing his deciaratorv
statement of his purpose so 10 do, the time
ne served in the army or navy Ia lie de-
Quoted from the term oi residence re-
quired under the general land lave These
sections also permit the soldiers ana ssilors
to initiate their claims through an attor-
ney. In the cases complained OF the
soldiers we're induced by a small
money consideration to appoint the
parties engaged in the scheme
as their attorneys. These would
Immediately file up on any desirab q
tracts. So successful have they been. It is
said, that thousands OF acres hive been
entered. oslensibly by old soldiers. when,
in fact, il was "a scheme to defraud the
honest settlers. When any ri those had
settled upon q piece OF land the alleged
attorney" would wait until the settler
had built his house or fenced his land.
Then he would go to him and demand a
the soldiers title
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
A MILL GOES DOWN.
One Workman k He'd white Others Have
Narrow Escapes.

Narrow Escapes.
WATERFOWL, n. Y. March 1.-The
largest pulp mill of the Remington paper
company, about two miles below this
city, was almost totally destroyed last
night by the high water, causing damages
requiring about $4,000 to repair and
killing John Murphy, an employe, aged
sixtv-eight. Eleven pulp grinders, the
wheel and various other machinery were
carried down the river. While the ma
chinery had been shut down for a few
minutes to make some repairs, the floor
suddenly began to rise and the whole
building moved. Then, with a crash. a
part OF the building and machinery fell
into the river and the roof fell down on
the remaining machinery. The workmen
rushed ior the doors and ali escaped ex-
cept Murphy and Thomas Stevens, who
were struck by the shafting and crushed to
the floor. Stevens succeeded in extricat-
ing himself and made perilous trip over
the broken roof hanging over the water.
Murphy was terribly crushed and
probably died nstantly.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04

ference. The president vetoed it because
it would establish a dangerous precedent.
Recess till o'clock.
At the evening session the vote by
which the house bill to pay judgments OF
the court Of claims Tor army bills
was reconsidered. the amendments
disagreed to and the bill again passed.
The deficiency bill was taken up and the
items paying the widows OF Justices Waite
and Miller $l0,5JO and $4,000 respectively
were agreed to; the items giving congress
sional employees a months extra pay
was knocked out. Final action on the
bill was deferred. A bill passed for the
meeting of the new circuit June 2l.
Eulogies were passed on the late Repre-
sentative Phelan and the senate adjourned
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04

disaster OF 1890 would mean loss OF
millions to the states of Arkansas, Missis-
sippi and Louisiana, and to the country"
A Natchez special says the government
steamer Gen. Newton returned today
from the Kemp levee, whittier she went
with barge of lumber and other materials
to be used in STRENGTHENING the levee.
The continued rise in the river necessitates
constant and active work, in order to make
sure that it will hold ont against the
water. This leyee will require constant
work II decline sets in and the utmost
watchfulness will be necessary to save il.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
LOSS OF THE IOWA.
She Struck an Ice Field, but Her Crew
Was Rescued.

NEW York, March 2.-The British
steamer Chester, Capt. Tolle, from Rotter-
dam, Feb. 10, arrived at quarantine at "a
this morning. The Chester is the steamer
which was reported by the Red Star line
steamer Pennland as having been seen on
Feb. 90 taking off the crew OF the Warren
line steamer Iowa, which had met with
some disaster. The Iowa ran into a field
of ice and was cut through. The Chester
saved her entire crew and all the cattle
men who were on board
The work of rescue was begun at 8
o'clock and continued until noon, when
the Chester left the wrecked ship, which
was sinking at the rate of twelve inches
in eighteen minutes, and in all probabili-
ty the Iowa went to the bottom six or
seven hours after.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
KILLED By HIS DAUGHTER.
An Arkansas Negro Goes Home Drunk and
Oct. q Werm Recrption

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2S.-At Pine Buff, Ark,
last evening Frank Rafus, negro. came
home drunk and at once raised row in
his family. He made several Intellectual
attempts to fire pistol at his wife and
daughter, when the latter picked UP an
axe and chopped oil one of his arms and
dealt him terrific blow in the breast.
Raius left the house, and his dead body
was found inahe woods short distance
from the house.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
bound Pork on Its Neck.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, March 2.-The child OF
Anton Rudolph, at Oneida, Kas., is in a
deplorable condition from the effects OF
binding raw pork on its neck. The little
one was suffering from sore throat and
the parents bound il up with = piece OF
bacon which was infected with trichna.
From slight abrasion in the child's neck
grew fearful sore, which has spread
around the neck and oyer the breast. DIR.
Murdock, the attending physician, pro-
nounces 1t trichinosis affection.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
THE GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL.
Some Big Pacific Railroad schemes Tackled
ON by the Senate.

Some Big Pacific RaiIrond Schemes Tackled
on by the Senate.
The most important change made by the
senate committee in the general deficien-
cy appropriation bill was the addition OF
the French spoliaiion claims, carrying an
appropriation o. Sl,304,095, with a pro-
viso that in case OF bankruptcy of the
original sufferers the awards shall be
made on behalf Of the next OF kin, in
stead of the assignees. The committee
also attached TO the hill Mr.. Plumb's
amendment providing for the trans
fer, without examination, 10 the classi-
fed departmental service, OF the
clerical force OF the census Of
flee. Other changes made by the commit
tee are as follows: For civilization and
suppor uf the Sioux, Sl50,0oO; widows of
the late Chief Justice Waite and Justice
Miller. S10,500 and $1,000 respectively.
The committee attached 2 provision direct-
ing the secretary OF the treasury TO exam
inc and pay the claims that have been al
ready reported to congress for services
performed for tie government by the sew
eral Pacific railroads, and increased from
so to go per cent OF the rates paid by
private parties, the amount 10 be paid TO
the aided Pacific railroads for services
performed for transporting troops aud
supplies
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
LES MISGRABLES.
The Sad Story OF Welsh FamiIy's Resi-.
dsnce In America.


New YORK. March John Thomas
came from Wales to America four years
ago with his wife, Annie, and two chill
dren. At Salt Lake City he settled and
worked in an iron foundry. He lost
his place, it is alleged, because
he would not become a mormon. He be-
came disheartened and started to return
to Wales with his wife and children.
On the way he became crazed
and jumped from the train, being
instantly killed. The fatherless family
pursued their wav. Tonight the mother
and little ones reached New York and at
a down town hotel the mothers reason
gave way aud, smothering a babe to her
bosom, was carried raving to a hospital
The children, with $500 of their parents
savings, are here in strangers hands.
They were to have sailed Wednesday,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
she Shakes Her Count.

PHILADELPHIA. March 2.-Among the
divorces decreed today was that of Vir-
einia Knox Csrusi from Guisippi Carusi,
notor:ous!y known as the Count di Mont
creole" The defendant is now in the
house of correction here, having been sent
there about ten DAYS ago for circulating
scandalous circulars about his wife. The
story of the worthless counts marriage
to the Pittsburg heiress and his abuse Of
the bride Las been often told.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
eHOT BY REQUEST.
A New York Italian G'ri Revepges the Loss
of Her Honor.

New YoRK, March "a probable mur-
der took place this morning in front of 20
Spring-st. Paulina Robertice, an Italian
girl, sent two pistol balls crushing through
the body of her lover, Nicola Piero. One
ball struck him in the stomach and the
other in the back. About four months ago
Piero and Paulina became lovers. One
day, when she was alone in the house,
Piero took advantage of her and out
ragged the girl. He swore then he would
marry her, and gave her a revolver. telling
her that il he failed to keep his promise
she should shoot him. He failed to keep
bis word and Paulina shot him. Piero
will die and the girl will be arrested.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
a It,v Air sbiu soon.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2S-The directors of the
Mount Carmel seronauuc company held
meeting at the Grand Pacific today. Among
the subjects considered were the erection Of
factory and the construction of several large
air ships. IL was decided to raise 500, 1000 600,
part OF which would be expended in estab.
fishing large plant and the building OF the
new ship. The full board of eleven directors
was iu attendance. II is sexpected, the directors
say, that one big ship will be ready for q trial
aight within ninety days
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04

jury had not heard the defense. The per-
sons who are moving for the release of
Mrs. Maybrick urge the summing up o
Justice Stephens TO the prejudice of the
accused was owing 10 his unstable mental
condition.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
WHOLESALE DROWNING.

Twenty-Four Oyster 3Ien Lost In james
River.
RICHMOND, Va, March 2.--In the terri
bic gale which swept the lower James
river Thursday night twenty-four oyster
men, mostly colored, were drowned.