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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
IN FAVOR OF RADICALS.
Supreme Court Decision in United
Brethren Church Case.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 29.-The Su-
preme Court of Michigan has handed down
a decision in the celebrated United Brethren
Church case. appealed from the Circuit
Court of Allegan county. in which the de-
cision of the lower court is reversed. the
Supreme Court deciding in favor OF the
party known as Conservatives or Radicals
The case Just decided derives its impor-
lance from the fact that IL has been made a
test case for the State, and has been very
bitterly contested for nearly four years
1t practically shuts out the Liberals and
gives all the church houses and other
property in the State OF Michigan to the
Conservatives The Supreme Court held the
case under consideration for several months.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Proposed Union of Miners.

PITTSBURG, Dec. "a movement is on
foot to unite both river and rail miners
into one organization. and it is meeting
with considerable favor. 1t is urged that
since the uniform price has been established
to cover the entire bituminous district the
best way to maintain interests Identical vii.
be through an amalGamated organization.
One union for the fourteen thousand miners
Turtle Creek miners of the New York and
Cleveland Gas Company have requested the
Plum and Sandy creek miners to cooperate
with them in the demand for the restoration
of wages to the 65-cent rate. If the miners
strike it will affect about 1900 men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
ONLY ONE KILLED.
The Accident at Homestead Less Serious
than First Reports Indicated.

HOMESTEAD Pa, Dec. 23.-There was a
cavern at the Carnegie Steel Company's
plant at l o. o'clock this morning, by which
one man was killed and three others
seriously injured. John Kneddie, Polander,
aged forty years, married, was killed; John
Noroski. may die; John Harko and Charles
Margslat were badly hurt All were Hun
garians. Fourteen men were at work in a
pit when the earth caved in The report
quickly spread that all had been killed.
Large crowds soon surrounded the works,
including relatives of the supposed victims,
and the excitement was intense. The re-
port was sent TO Pittsburg and the news
papers dispatched reporters to the scene in
carriages and on foot. Fortunately the ac
cident was less serious than first reported.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
The Railway Union.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 23.-Eugene
V. Debs has arrived home for the holidays
and after Jan. 1 will go East to organize
lodges in the new union. He stated to-
night that the union will begin the publ
cation of paper in it's interest at Chica-
go the first of the year. 1t will be pub
lished monthly until July !. when it
will be issued weekly. On Jan. 1, 1895, 1t
will be merged into daily. l.. w. Rogers.
formerly editor of the Age of Labor. Will
be managing editor Cf the new publication
and 5. Keleher, formerly of the Garments
Journal will be business manager. Mr.
Debs states that he is greatly encouraged
with the organizations progress. and that
the men on the Union Pacific came out of
the wage difference that road through
the influences and systematic principles of
the Railway Union, which is more COM
pletely organized on that system than on
any other.
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po,nd Gagged and Robbed of $1,000.

UTICA y. ", Dec. 23.-To-night three
masked men entered the farmhouse of Mat
thew Miner, about twenty miles south of
this city, and found only the old man and
his daughter-in-law at home The men
knocked the woman down, and bound and
pa gged her Miner. who is eighty years of
age, could offer resistance. and was
also bound and gagged. The men then pro-
ceeded to a bureau, where 81, 800 was stored,
ard after securing all the money made off,
leaving no clew TO their identity or In which
direction they escaped. Members Of the
family, returning late in the evening, found
hound hut unhurt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Charged with Grand T.rco,

KANSAS CITY, Dec. "a warrant for
the arrest OF Willar p. Holmes president
of the Security Savings Trust COMPANY
which made an assignment last June was
issued to-day on the complaint OF County
Prosecutor Marcy X. Brown charginy
grand larceny. When the failure occurred
the assets were given as $l50O00 and the
liabilities $4,000, but the assets cannot be
easily rallied OF the assets only $500
was in cash. w. L. Holmes & Co. had an
overdrawn account of $22.S5l. and w. p
Holmes had overdrawn $216 There are
many other oVerdraWn accounts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Things He Doesn't Do.
New York Sun.

New I OrK sun.
We see attributed to the professor OF rhet-
oric i'm Amherst College the assertion that
the expression to collect bllr' Is incor-
rect Evidently this professor never pays
his fare, orders his breakfast, calls a cab.
tips a waiter. takes car or a constitu-
tional runs a risk. walks the plank. skips
the gutter, acknowledges the corn drives a
bargain meets a want, lifts a mortgage.
raises the wind owes a debt, hangs up a
drink Jumps a claim. touches a drop, gets
"A shave, cuts dash or bsg swath. hugs the
sidewalk or does or says any OF those
things innumerable forbidden TO n spirit SO
averse IS his TO metaphor and ellpsis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Tiundreds of people
were exposed TO the contag ion OF smallpox.
In the postOftice to-day. Patrick Moran. a
sailor. entered the federal building and
brushing through the crowds went to the
office OF the Marine Hospital. He said he
was sick and wanted 10 know what was
the matter with him. His case was pro
nounced smallpox and Moran was removed
10 the pest house and smallpox card hung
on the hospital office door.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

HarDer's u

Papa cried little Willie, as the clock
indicated 8 i'm the morning. No answer.
Papa cried Willie again. and again. and
again. Finally papa got up and walked
into the nursery. rubbing the sleep out OF
his eyes. well. what earth do yo1
want at this hour OF the night he said.
We'll papa" said Willie. sitting up in
bed. IF Grover Clevelands first name was
Jimmie. what would his last name be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Injured by Fireworks.

COLUMBUS. Ga, Dec. 3.-About $50 this
afternoon a terrific explosion was occa-
stoned by some one throwing a sand tor
pcdO under "A large table loaded with fire
works John Wadsworth and Miss Nellie
Martin. who were at the stand, and two
little boys. David and John Christian were
frightfully injured. Their faces were filled
with powder and sand, and scarcely a par
ticle OF skin was left. Their eyes We're also
badly burned, but they will probably re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Wealthy ShODiff:er.

BUFFALO, n. V. Dec. 23.-Detectives to-
day brought before the Police Court Marie
Naiiet. whom they caught stealing i'm one
of the large stores The woman purloined
jewelry, combs. rings, n necklace and a
pOcketbook. valued in all at s. Justice
King fined her $50. Mrs. Na1et came here
recently from Chicago with her husband.
and bought an apartment house on Pearl
street. for which she paid $4,000 in cash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Chicago Secures. n Scotch Divine.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S.-Rev. G. NJ. McGregor,
of Aberdeen. Scotland, one OF the bast
Church, has accepted call to the pastor
ate of Dwight l.. Moody's church i'm this
city. In securing DR.. MoGregor, a peculiar
complication arose, as no contract could
be entered into. because of the alien labor
law. The preacher accepted the call on
the strength OF the promise that he would
receive a good salary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
BrooI.Iyn,s Bank Scandal.

BROOKLYN, y. Y, Dec. 23.-Two more
indictments have been found against
Cashier Vail. OF the defunct Commercial
Bank. Ii Is said that an indictment has
been found also against a director but
his name has not become known. The new
indictments against Vail are for falsify-
ing the books In the account of c. l.. Has
sell and Paul G.. Grening. involviny an
amount OF about 100000. He was released
on 10000 bail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Not Likely tn Reduce Rates

PITTSBURG. Dec. %. - President Gar
land, OF the Amalgamated Association,
laughed to-day when told that the She
mango and Mahoning valley manufacturers
were going to reduce the pudding rate TO
S. 20 or $3.50 per ton He said the report
was nonsense; that no reduction in present
rates would be attempted; that the Youngs-
town manufacturers are satisfied with the
present scale for they know that the
workers have made all concessions which
could be asked in view of the present de-
raro in trade
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
a Muyor PLAYS SANTA Clans

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 23.-Mayor Cowherd
was the Santa Claus for the poor people of
Kansas City to-day. Some time ago he in
augurated a movement TO raise a fund to
make the worthy poor Christmas happy
and to-day distributed 1000 baskets loaded
useful articles and each little girl was pre-
scented with "A doll and many a little face
wore a bright smile as these were handed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Lebiuh Opcrators Arrested.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Dec. S.-Seven or
the operators of the Lehigh Valley railroad
have been arrested at White Haven,
charged with being the cause of a wreck
at that place during the strike. which cost
the company $4,000. Five of the seven are
tives have been at work on the case for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
old Scale to BE Restored.

DETROIT, Mich, Dee. 23.-The Detroit,
Lansing & Northern and Chicago & West
Michigan road system made general re-
duction in wages last August. and has now
announced that II will resume the old scale
Jan /. Business does rot warrant IT, the
general manager says. but the roads are
going TO try IL any way in the hope that an
increase OF business and added zeal of en-
ployes may help them to make il perma-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Generous Shriners.

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 23.-Moslem Tenn
pie A. A. o. Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine
to-day repeated their usual Christmas Of
feringS by distributing $50 basketfuls of
provisions, whereby they relieved 200 or
more unfortunate people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

men and badly handled while they tried
to rob him. The Lieutenant was rescued
by several spectators. The aggressors
were eventually arrested, and. at their
trial to-day Lieutenant Fitch testified that
nothing had been stolen from him. and
that he did not wish to proceed against
the prisoners The court, thereupon,
fenced the prisoners for the assault to
fine of % francs each, the snlallness of the
amount OF the fine being due to the
previous good character of the prisoners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
The Lords Acted Hastily.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Globe says that
after the debate on the navy on Tuesday
in the House OF Commons all the Lords OF
the Admiralty resigned, and that IT was
only the next day, after Sir William Vernon
Harcourt Chancellor OF the Exchequer, had
explained TO The Lords OF the Admiralty
that the government intended to maintain
the British navy's supremacy that the res
iCnations were withdrawn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
VI. De Paris Threatened.

PARIS Dec. 23-M. De Paris. otherwise
Diebler. the executioner. is reported to have
received a number of letters threatning to
kill him with a dynamite bomb If he
takes part in Vaillants execution. 1t Is
added that the executioner has become so
alarmed at these threats that he has re-
quested permission to retire. The doctors
are displeased that bomb thrower NaillantS
Leg which was so much inflamed. shows no
signs OF healing Since his arrest Valiant
has received over three thousand francs in
postal orders and stamps from sympa-
thizers in all parts of France. Several
financial houses have received menacing
letters, notably the Credit Foncier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Cut In 81 Tarf6-Reform Basis.

OSWEGO, n. Y, Dec. 2S.-The Ames
iron works. manufacturing boilers, ETC..
and employing four hundred men. shut
down tonight for one week. Wages Will
be reduced 10 per cent on resumption or
business. Leonard Ames. the owner says
that the decreasing demand and decreased
prices of manufactured products caused the
shut down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

to- day on his proposed plans of taking from
the pay roll one-half OF ] per cent Inc
plan met with general satisfaction, and
such a reduction will be made The per-
centages so deducted will amount to about
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

went wild over the beauties Of the tree. The
fun and enjoy the children's pleasure in the
Ia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Police VIII Aid the Poor.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s-The police of this
city will help the unemployed. Superin-
tendent Ryrnes held consultation with
the inspectors and several OF the captains
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Did Not Give Another $1,000 600

NEW YORK. Dec. 23-Mr John ID
Rockefeller denies "A report that he has
given another million dollars To the Chi
cago Tn Versity lie says the rumor is I'M
true in every particular. and that he had
no idea Of making any such gift
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Can't He Trusted.
Rams Horn.

KAN ffOrn-
IL the Lord could trust His people with
money every Christian woule own a bank.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

For Silverware. Tea sets, Rogers's 1917
Knives Forks and Spoons go 10 Marcy's,
IS West Washington street indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

Solitaire Diamond rings. Gems OF beauty.
Marcy's. Lowest prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Americnn NAVAL Omcer AssnuIted

NICE, Dec 22.-Lieutenant Fitch. OF the
United states flagship Chicago, while
leaving a carriage on the Place de la, Ma
rlne. at Vile Franche. on the afternoon
Of Dec. 8. was attacked by four drunken
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17
POLK MONUMENT.
LET EVERY NORTH CkROLlNIAN AND
REFORMERS EVERYWHERE JOIN TO
ERECTiT
Begin now--Send in your Contributions
to The Caucasian.

1t has been more than a year since
the most commanding figure, and
magnetic force in the reform move
ment was called upon by an inscrut-
able providence, to lay down the
great work that he was doing for
humanity. No man in the organiza-
ton (and few in the whole country
have had an equal place in the
hearts of the people. And while
this is his highest tribute and his
proudest monument, yet we should
give some evidence of our esteem
and admiration for him. In the past
North Carolina has not done her
duty in this respect. Let every AL
lianceman, and every lover of the
great principles of truth and justice
Gas embodied in the demands of the
Alliance) resolve, that before anOth-
err year shall have passed, that a
plain but fitting and imposing mar
BILE shaft shall mark the resting
place of l.. l.. Polk. Let US not de
lay this matter, but begin now. AT
theState Alliance just as it was bout
to adjourn THE CAUCASIAN set the
ball in motion by taking up an i'm
promptu collection for that purpose,
which amounted to 1890. THE
CAUCASIAN will receive contributions
to this fund, publish the names OF
the contributors and the amount
contributed, and receipt for the SAME
r
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17
} stgssomts be touutN.
r4r FggF fAfsr .-FAN

TARBOEo, y. C., August Isl. '93.
The writer has talked with several
Of the prominent citizens, ana Dem
ocrats, in this place, respecting SEN
at0r Nance's letter 10 the Mccklen-
burg County Alliance. There is ii
noteworthy diversity Of opinion
among them.
Two with whom | talked charac-
terized Senator Vance as "dema-
gogue, another gentleman said that
he was crank that what rLis
country needs is single gold stand
ard. told him that would not be
IN conformity with the Chicago plat
form. lie replied that the silver
plank was Inserted i'll the platform
10 catch suckers, to which | retarted
that it had caught five illions.
If such men as these demounce
Senator Vance now for standing by
his convictions then it is very cleal
that the masses were deceived when
they voted tor the party in power
asked "a prominent merchant what
he thought of Senator Nance's letter,
and his reply was that Nanc. was
''pandering to the Alliance aud the
Third party"
Inasmuch as Senator Vance is be
ing denounced as "'demagogue,' foI
having the courage to stand by hi;
convictions, it is very apparent now
that there was tacit understanding
that the Democratic party would
make an effort to dodge the silver
plank in the Chicago platform. Tn,
jealous advocacy of 'red-dog, wild
cat" State bank money by some pa
pers is further evidence that the sill
yer question will be side tracked il
it can possibly be done.
/ | hope and trust that there will b,
enough 'demagogues" O. of Senator
Iance's stripe III congress to save tn,
masses from the further encroach
ment of the money devils who reside
in Wall Street and control the fl
nance legislation of this country.
While the machine politicians o
North Carolina are condemninE
Senator Vance (for his most timel'
letter. let the masses stand by tn
Senator, hold up his hands and en-
courage him in this fight agains
Wall Street rule of this government
That he may be spared to make tn
most gallant fight Of his life, for tn
! snEe,i-e millions in this land, is m
earnest hope.
JAMES b. LLOYI
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
aFms t1MHE4

Ma kDlToR.-iu a recent caus
muuIcatIon n your paper AAl.li L.
NsslusoI says he eiaAilsug~d ny night
to vote. Tisls i Tact aud the ro.i
holders decided against Alm aud al
loved me Ia vot~. and they we've
eEnlneufly correct. fur they avll
Suea that Ras 50 citizen having
known NE all tL.ar lives and ka,w
that bad east every v"t. that /
have east since ! have. b,.,.ts voting
- years thut nu-E ~ tas. Fork Tow n-
ship h Mr. >N1u~au Nell auos~
Now # thu, apostle. J. act satisfied
that | am a citizen uf the FORK Tow Il
snip and a. >arh was entitled 10 ~ i
my vote then | can furnish him .slth
affidavtt~ ~ the best men IN the
township tally sabsiautiating that
fact. Can SWANSON prove Ia the con
trary II 50, come along with your
proof. Respectfully.
h. Il. RAIroRp.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17

b + it hangs over your county and
Your people like the shade If the
| pas tree. | ufelt, seemingly uu-
known but deathIy in it, effect.
Nothing could say or do would
stop the conspiracy or the couspira-
tors. Is 1t not to YOUR interest To
look into this matter To ak e II
IL not on account Of those things no
man wants to come or invest his
capital III your county, that yCur best
men such A. | have referred 10 have
sought homes and fortunes In other
localities where these things are not
permitted, that your lands are depre-
clated IN value, that the laboring
classes are leaving you and that
Halifax county on account of its
election methods is stencil In the
nOstrils of all honest men in and out
of the State. Self preservation i
the first Law Of nature. If this il
the cause or one of the causes Of
your condition, in justice TO your
self, to your wives and your posteri-
ty apply the remedy. 1t is better
the cross roads politicians should not
have the 8polls Of Office than that
such stigma should rest on the
good name of glorious, proud old
Halifax county. 1t is your interest
not mine-I am not trying to infiu-
ence your votes. Vote as you please
but in the name of the home Of nv
ancestors and yours, in the name Of
common honesty and decency lei
those votes be counted as they art
cast Then all will feel and believe
the people have spoken and cheer
fully submit, believing that the voice
of the people is the voice of God.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17
Worlds Fair Finances.

There are good many interesting
items Of expenditure in the conduct of
the Worlds fair. To install the vast
array Of exhibits has cost s94S, 161, and
the railway. tracks in and about the
grounds $402. 2@7. There was good
deal Of ice and snow last winter, and 10
sweep it OF the roofs involved an ex-
p.nditure of SO. 1O5 OF course where
there are so many officials there must be
badges. and 1881 las been disposed of
in their purchase. Tie Exposition Sym
plony orchestra has cost -n outlay of
$50. Early IL the year it was
thought advisable 10 have a corps of
guides. The organization Of this corps,
v hich had to be disb&nded, cost - 1873.
Janitors individually are not SO ex-
pelHsive, but the service for the exposi'
ton company thus far has caused an
outlay Of $123. G48. But the janitOrs are
not II marker to the police protection af
for ed by the Colui.liau guards. This
coT,s of guardians Of the peace has cost
$50, 233. Then there is the secret serv.
ice under Captain Bonfeld. which has
been maintaine mp to date at an expend
itur9 OF $40.I1S TIE fire apparatu:
ana Gr1men have cost ?lo1,200. The
NE Iical and surgical atteGdlnce is not
| an ilcoraidcr,.b!c item, tor Ar !itDr Ack
erran pats ii do"n at gam. The
| lawyers nave GiIpel ito It's exposition
! pocketboOk fur 4J3, J'JJ.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17
Major Swift of the Salvation Army

Major Susie F. Swift, ore of the most
brilliant women Of the Salvation Army,
is in Boston.
Nine years ago she was Nassar col
lege girl, when she decided to join the
ranks of the Salvationists with two col
lege companions. Today Miss Swift is the
only American born and bred woman
who holds the rank Of major III that re-
ligiOus army.
She is best known by hcr comrades in
the work through her ability in editing
the magazine entitled All the World,
which informs civilization of the princi-
pies and progress of the Salvation Army.
For this work she seems to have been ad-
mirably fitted by the training she received
during her two years as junior and one
year as senior editor Of The Fassar Mis-
cellany, the college journal. In every
sense of the word Miss Swift IS d literary
woman as we'll as a religious leader.
| She resides with her fellow editor,
Staff Captain Douglass, in the suburbs
of London, when not travelling, and re-
ports for The English Cry at bone and
abroad. Her writings have been fire.
quently reviewed by the English press.
In appearance Major Swift looks intel
l1gent and refined. She is credited with
being good and effective cxtemporane-
Gus talker-Boston Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17
unoIora's Spread Last Week.

LONDON, Aug. 14.-Offcial returns show
a great increase of cholera in Russia in
the last week. The figures given for the
different provinces are: Podolia, 454 cases
and It's deaths; Orel, 1921 cases and no
deaths; Don Region, 354 cases and lat
deaths; Kieff. $50 cases and 81 deaths;
Brodo, 40 cases and ~ deaths: Mini Nov
aorod, 25s cases AND 1872 deaths; kherson,
so cases and 10 deaths; Yarosiav,39 cases and
Is deaths; Ssnara, 81 cases and deaths;
Vladimir, % cases and deaths; Kazah, 80
cases and IL deaths; Moscow mot includ-
ing Moscow City, - cases and 9 deaths.
In Moscow city there was an average OF ~
cases and 10 deaths daily.