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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-10-17
THE ONLY SURVIVOR.
Sailor Clarke Tells of the Loss of the
Dean Richmond

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DUNKIRK, n. Y, Oct 16.-Only one man
escaped from the lost steamer Dean Rich
mond, and he was found on the beach near
Van Buren, Roint to-day. His haggard face
and sunken eyes told story of terrible suf-
fering. He was aimlessly wandering up and
down the beach, and when spoken to burst
into tears and said he was looking for his
dog. He was questioned and said he had
questionably the only one saved from the
vessel. After he had been cared for and
given stimulants he recovered sufficiently
10 tell the story of the awful last hours of
the steamer. He said his name was C. /,
Clarke and he shipped in Toledo lust before
the Richmond sailed.
There were nineteen in the Richmond's
crew., he said, besides Captain Stod
dart. his wife and three children. We left
Toledo at 6 O'Clock Friday night, and sailed
along ali night all right until we got into
the gale en- Saturday. 1t struck us hard
from the very start but If We had had
good luck We would have weathered the
storm and been safe in port in Buffalo at
this minute. We tried TO get into Ashta-
bula, but could not and then Captain
Stoddart decided to make the run TO Buff
falo II he could. We were In very good
shape then, although we were badly
wrenched by the heavy seas, which struck
Us. IL seemed, from every side About 2
p. m, after matters had grown worse RIGHT
along. we sighted couple OF steamers.
They were quite a distance away, but we
signaled them for assistance. They either
did not see or could not get 10 Us, lOr
they went right along fighting their way
into the storm headed toward Buffalo.
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thinks 1t probable that the argument may
be submitted within week or ten days.
The Supreme Court restored to the docket
ana and ordered for argument before oi huit
the State OF North Dakota, involving the
question Of the right of the State to regu-
The eraneer c sos from M,rnn Texas known as
Reagan against the Farmers Loan ana
trust Company, in which Is at issue he, inc
Texas Railroad Commission, was also set
down for a full bench. Chief Justice ruler
remarking that he did not Know wnen a s snas
or five days The Ann Arbor railroad strik-
ers' case, appealed from a decision or Judge
Kicks, committing engineer Lennon, OF tne
fusing to obey an order or court ana nandle
Ann Arbor business, was set for argument
the second Monday I'm November num-
Der of capital and other criminal cases from
the courts for the Indian Territory, also,
were advanced for hearing ,o on ~, that aay
the case of the Covington & Cincinnati
Bridge Company against the State of Ken
lucky and Senator Lindsay opposed the
motion The company alleged violation OF
its constitutional rights by an act of the
Legislature regulating tolls. Chief Justice
for G Virginia 70 eopen it's Boundary line dis
pute with Tennessee, decided In the latters
favor, at the last term Of court This means
other towns in northeast Tennessee will re-
main as at present.
1t was thought that the Senate comrnittee
on judiciary would, at its meeting this
morning, take up and dispose or the noml-
nation of Judge Hornblower, of New York,
10 be Associate Justice of. the Supreme
Court, but there was not a full committee
in attendance, and consideration of the
nomination was again deferred. The SUI
preme Court judges now sitting are anx--
ious that the committee make a report
upon the nomination as soon as possible, so
as to have the question disposed of In the
Senate that the court may have a fun
bench for the transaction of business. The
judiciary committee realizes the importance
of action, but it seems extremely diff
cult, they say, to have any subject outside
of the repeal Of the Sherman law considered
until that question is finally disposed of. IL
this view of the case is accepted, the mat
ter may possibly be postponed for some
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General Notes.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Oct 16.-Wiliam Chan
dler was to-day appointed postmaster at
New Marion, Ripley county. vice Theodore
Brown, resigned. and ]. M. Smelzer,at Ohio
Falls, Clark county, Indiana, vice Will
liam Reynolds, removed.
The Controller of the Currency to-day
appointed Daniel W. Krisher of North
Manchester, receiver of the First National
Bank of North Manchester.
The First National Bank OF Normal, ILL.,,
with a capital of $4,000, has been author
lied to begin business. John w. Aidrich is
president and Charles G. Schneider cashier
Miss Cannon. of Danville. ILL.,, has ar
rived in this city, and is with her father at
the Normandfe.
Ephraim Marsh. a well-known attorney,
OF Greencastle, was admitted, to-day, TO
practice before the Supreme Court OF the
United States upon the motion Of Repre-
sentative Bynum
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business announcements.

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind, Oct 10
Controller Eckels to-day appointed Daniel
w. Krisper, of this place. receiver for
the First National Bank which suspended
Oct. 4. State Examiner Packard, of Ply
mouth, has been here during the past two
weeks, and 1T is now -Inown that the bank
reorganiZed. Steps will be taken at once
toward a reorganization, which, IL is be-
lieved. will be accomplished within & few
weeks.
MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Oct 16-Jacob E..
Singer & Co., woolens and tailor trimmings
assigned to-day 10 Adolph SegnitZ, whose
bond was fixed at 100000. No statement OF
assets or liabilities was given.
GOSHEN, Ind. Oct. 16.-F. B. Defreese.
-four miller. assigned to-day. Liabilities.
about 5000: assets considerably In excess
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JEALOUS WOMEN.
Mrs. Lease and Mrs. Johns Fire Incen-
diary Letters at Each Other.

TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 16.-The woman suf-
fragists of Kansas who, with great Hour
ish of trumpets, month ago began
campaign for the right of women to vote
at all elections, are not now working to-
gcther in peace, love and unity. Dissen-
sions and jealousy have arisen, and there
is prospect of n division on party lines
The trouble began with Mrs. Laura NJ.
Johns and Mrs Lease Mrs. Johns is n
Republican and Mrs. Lease a noted Popu-
list. Mrs. Lease declined TO SPEAK al Mrs.
Johns's meeting, and that led TO an inter-
change of fiery letters, which have Just
been made public, in which much impolitc
language was used. The trouble now
the rank and file. in which event the cause
of the suffragists is sure TO suffer.
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INDIANA TAX CASES.
The Supreme Court Postpones Argu-
mcnt for Several Days.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE Big Four
and other Indiana railway tax cases which
were TO come before the Supreme Court of
the United States to-day or tomorrow
have been postponed. The court to-day
passed the cases for rehearing before the
full bench. and they Will not be argued
until all of the court is present. Justice
Brown met with a severe accident last
week. which will necessitate his absence
from the court for some days yet There
were In the court to-day all of the at
torneys upon both sides of the case ready
TO begin the argument. The Indiana at
torneys present were Messrs. Butler, Dye
Smith, Keen and Beveridge. Mrs. Dye and
Miss Dye. who are with Mr.. Dye. had
made arrangements to remain in Washing
ton during all OF the week. but the entire
party intend TO return to Indianapolis and
await notice from the Chief Justice as to
the time when the argument will be heard
IL may be some weeks before there is
fGll bench, although Chief Justice Fuller
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FIRE AT PORTLAND.
Row of business Houses Burned
Heavy Loss and Light Insurance.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND, Ind, Oct. 16.-Portland was
visited by disastrous fire last night. II
started in Hearns restaurant, on the east
side Of Meridian street, taking the row OF
buildings from Main street to the alley
nor.h. The following firms were burned
out and lost most of their stock Adair
Bros, drugs; loss $4,000; insurance, $1,000.
Shaw's meat market $1,000; no insurance.
j. H. Grummon, saloon, $500; insurance,
$500. Bourden's saloon. $500; no insurance.
Hearn's restaurant, $1,000; insurance, $500.
Major Bros, BARRIERS not insured. The loss
on buildings is $1,000 with little insurance.
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Rowed Eightecn Miles.
PORT DOVER, Ont, Oct. 49,

PORT DOVER, Ont, Oct. 16.-The steam
er Whitaker went asore at Long Point
Saturday. She was bound up the lake,
light, drawing eleven feet Of water. After
losing her anchor and chains during the
gale she Jumped the bar, which there
was about three feet of water, and is now
lying between the bar and shore The
crew are here safe, after having rowed
eighteen miles.
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Other Fires.

BEVERLY. o., Oct. 1.-THE Eagle wool
en- mills and the Island roller mills, five
story buildings adjoining each other, were
as estimated by the proprietor, is $40, OOO
with no insurance. On the roller mill.
which was new throughout, the loss is about
S11,0e0, with 5000 insurance.
KING CITY, Mo-, Oct. 16.-Last night
fire destroyed thirty business houses in
this city. The postoffice was burned, but
the mail was saved. Loss $4,000.
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Another Victim of Oil and Fire.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CHICAGO, Oct. i6-Mrs. Martha Knud-
son attempted to start a fire in the stove
to-day with benzine, when explosion oc-
Cured the fluid being thrown on her face
and clothing. burning her frightfully. Her
son John rushed to her assistance and
finally eXtinguished the flames, but not be-
fore his mother was probably fatally
burned. John Knudson's face and hands
were badly burned
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rr. Cleveland Cannot Attend.
TROOPS Resignation Received.

Special 70 the IndlanapOIlS Journal.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Secretary Car
Isle to-day received the resignation of Jo-
seph Throop, collector of internal revenue
for the Terre Haute district. This resg-
nation was requested several days ago. 1t
is expected that TROOPS successor will be
nominated in a day or two. and that MS
name will be Joshua Jump, Of Terre Haute.
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Tweuty-seven New Gases.

BRUNSWICK, Ga, Oct. 16.-Twenty-
seven new cases of yellow fever were re-
ported at Brunswick to-day, seven whites
and twenty negroes. Recapitulation: I'm
der treatment, &C whites and ia blacks,
making a total of 240 Discharged, us
whites and los blacks; total, 223. Dead,
q whites and 3 blacks; total, Is.
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An Electric Light Monopoly

NEW YORK, Oct ia deal has been
concluded in this city by which the Edison
Electric-light Company, of st. Louis, has
absorbed the other electric-light companies
of that city, both arc and incandescent.
This brings all the electric-light companies
of st. Louis under one management.
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Two Drowned.

ST. JOHNS. N. F., Oct. 16.-The bark
Martin Luther was wrecked In the narrows
last night. Two of the crew of fourteen
were drowned. The rest were rescued with
difficulty
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Movements of Steamers

SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 16. - Arrived:
Lain, from New York.
ANTWERP, Oct. 16.-Arrived: Noord-
land, from Bremen.
NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Arrived: Ems,
from Liverpool
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Three Barges Ashore.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Oct. 16-The
steamer Cambria, which arrived this morn
ing, reports seeing three undertaken
barges ashore above where the Kershaw
and consorts lay, but their names could
not be made out from the Cambria Their
rigging was badly torn and their deck loads
V re gone. A very heavy sea was running,
and the Cambria could make no attempt
to render assistance. One of the boats
lying near the Kershaw was flying a Sig
nal of distress.
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of the Ohio State Union. The address of
welcome was delivered by A. s Ianus, or
this city, and was responded TO by j. L.
Moore, of Philadelphia
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Y. u. C.. u.

WASHINGTON, Oct 16.-The fourth an
nual convention of the Young Peoples
Christian Union of the Universalist Church
went into session this morning at the
Church of Our Father. Inc meeting
opened with devotional exercises. led by
Perry d. Gath, OF GAINESVILLE. o.. president
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MARRIAGE 10 not failure in homes where
Garland" Stoves and Ranses are used.
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THRUST COMPANIES are new things in
Indiana. though OF long standing ia many
other States.
- They are authorized hy law 20 receive
and execute all the trusts that individual
may, and their financial responsibility must re
beyond question. The individual will die. but
the Trust Company. like Tennysons brook goes
on forever.
THE UNION TRUST COMPANY so!icits
business
EXECUTION,
ADMINISTRATOR,
GUARDIAN.
ASSIGNEE.
RECEIVER,
REGISTRAR OF STOCK,
FISCAL AGENT,
and TRUSTEE, in any transaction known TO law,
IL will act as agent or attorney In all cases,
make investments. lend money, collect interest.
buy and sell securities.
Stockholders are liable for twice the amount
OF their stock.
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Fio Pennsylvania Zine,

For all trains OF Tuesday. the 18th. and Saturday
the 21st Tickets good ten days. All trains
etop at South Chicago. Grand Crossing and
Englewood. For tickets apply 10 agents Penn
sylvania Line. or address ". r. Drummer. ID. p.
A. Ind ANNAPOLIS
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Saw a Barge Founder.

SAULT STE MARIE, Mich, Oct. 49,
Joe Lefbevre sailor on whaleback No.
132, claims that when eight miles above
White Fish Point on Saturday afternoon,
at about o'clock. he and another sailor
who was on watch saw large three
masted steam barge founder. No further
particulars are obtainable. The story Is
given for what 1t is worth. The steam
barge Cleveland, north of Beaver island,
Lake Michigan, is on shore and in bad
condition Twelve feet of water is In her
stern and her machinery is disabled. Her
safe
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~ 5O-ChicngO ana Rpturn-S4. so.
Every day. via the Pennsylvania Line
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s.SO-cHICAGO AND RETURN-ss.5 so

For disordered Liver try Bescham's
Dill.
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The waves ran over our decks. and every
thing which was movable was swept over
board The Captains wife and children
were locked up in the cabin for safetys
sake, and the crew were working for their
lives on deck. An hour later We had lost
mast and smokestack. Then we continued
to DRIFT along at the mercy OF the wind
about Z o'clock in the evening the wheel
house was washed away The rudder anu
wheel were broken and we were badly Grip
pied. We were then about fifteen miles from
shore, and after considerable work managed
TO set the rudder so we could make for the
shore. The captain had made vi, hlS mlnu
TO run for the shore and beach mis- vessel.
He made fair Roadway with hard ngnt,
in the yawi. with the captains wife and
captain went back TO the cabin. but just
before reached there big wave struck US
and was carried overheard. This muSs
have been about II o'clock. l gave myself
up for lost when 1 found myself in the wa
ter. / kept sight of the Richmonds lights
the lake, turning. and twisting in every al al,
rection. Then / lost consciousness ana ala
not know anything until l found myse sd, iy
ing on the beach near town which FOUND
out was Silver Creek When l came 10
myself went into the town 1 h had some d,e
money and got something to eat, found OUT
where was and then came here to learn
what had become of the steamer: L heard
this morning that she had gone down, anu
then came over here and tried 10 nnd my
Clarke insisted on continuing his search
for his pet, and a mile or TWO up the sIore
an overturned yawl from the Richmond was was
found. Clarke saw it, jumped forward ana
threw it over. Inside, tied to the seat, was
the dead body of the dog.
Among the bodies found this morning
were those of Captain Stoddart and mate
Rovlessen The Captains watch was
stopped at 1920 O'Clock, showing that to
have been about the time the steamer
went down. In the mates pockets We're
found all his papers which indicated that
he knew there was no hope of saving the
steamer and had prepared TO leave her. A
lighter and pile driver are ashore between
here and Battery Point, and 1T is supposed
that the crew were drowned. Nothing mas
been heard of them so far.
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GENERAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Forecast for To-Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16-For Indiana and
Illinois-Fair; warmer; fresh to brisk south
easterly winds
For Ohio-Fair; warmer; light, variable
winds, shifting to southeasterly and becom-
ing fresh on the lakes.
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Local Weather Report
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-04-13

ltsD 10 " IL IL 10 II 10 20 II b a.. II VI
Given under my hand at the County
Treasurer's once. Abilene. Kas.. March 20.
A. D., 1898 WI. NIXON.
BY Q. II. PArTIsoN, Treasurer,
Deputy.
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feet.
The cries that now went up we're
those OF terror, for IL seemed as II the
steam launch were about 30 capsizc.
At this instant Mrs. Allairc, who was
standing near the railing, not being able
TO recover her balance was thrown
overheard with her child. Tho brig
grazcd the steam launch in passing her
and thus ended all fears Of a collision.
"Mollyl Mollyw shricked Kate,
around whom one Of the passengers
threw her arms, IA she was about 10
spring after her cousin.
Suddenly one OF the sailors OF the
launch lcaped overheard and struck out
for Mrs. Allaire, who, buoycd up by her
clothing, was floating few yards
away. With her babe clnsped tightly
In her arms she was on the point Of
sinking, however, when the sailor
reached her.
As the launch had been stopped i'm.
mediately IL was not difficult task for
this sailor, n strong man and an excel.
lent swimmer, 10 rescue Mrs. Allaire
Unfortunately at the very moment the
man reached out 10 lay hold OF the cap
tain's wife her strength failed her, her
hold upon her child relaxed, and little
Walt slipped out Of her arms and dis
appeared.
In an utterly unconscious condition,
Molly was lifted on board the launch
and tenderly cared for Again the fear
less sailor-he was a man about thirty,
Zach French by name-disappcnred
over the side Of the launch and Owed
repeatedly in search OF the child. IL
was all In vain, however. Little Waits
body had been swept away by some
lower current
All this time, the passengers, aided by
Kate and the nurse, both Of them wild
with grief, were making every possible
effort 10 bring Molly back TO conscious
ness. They were successful Mt last.
Her lips moved, she murmured the
name Of Walt, as her eyes opened and
her bcwildered gaze rested upon the
Grange faces.
my childl' she gasped. Then she
recognized Zach French, who had Just
clambered up the side OF the launch.
His arms were empty.
My child2" she burst out In piteous
tone Then, with n sudden movement,
she sprang up rcpulscd those who en-.
deayorcd TO restrain her, and dhrtcd
toward the stern. She would certainly
have thrown herself overheard had not
n number Of strong hands been
stretched out TO prevent II became
necessary to restrain the unfortunate
woman by main force us the steam
launch resumed her course toward her
wharf
With distorted features and clenched
hands, Mrs Allnire now sank back mo-
tiouless into her cousins arms. A few
minutes later the launch reached the
wharf and Molly was taken up quickly
but tenderly and transported 10 her
cousins house Lew Barker had Just
reached home lie ordered the servant
TO summon physician.
Although the latter answered the
summons at once, II was not until after
prolonged efforts that he succeeded In
restoring Molly 10 consciousness.
Looking about her with wild stare,
she exclaimed:
What is itp What has happencdp
All, yes-l know" and then, as n sweet
smile spread over her face, she added
Its Johni He's coming, he's comingl
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SHE LAeoReRs EIoHr.
A Yorkshire seaport the scene Of "A LaboI
Riot

A Yorkshire seaport the Sce1e OF Labor
Riot
LONDON, April Sat Hull the ship
companies have been employing non
union laborers to load and discharge
their vessels This angered the mem
bers of the Dock Laborcrs union, and
few days ago they struck. A large
number of non-union men went TO Hull
to take the places Of the strikers and
work about the docks was proceeding
until yesterday, when the strikers, by
threats and other intimidation, sue
ceeded In blocking work on every YES
sci In port except the steamer Monte
bello, upon which a large number Of
non-unionists were employed.
Strikers aud their sympathizers pro-
ceeded to the dock at which the Monte
bello was lying and made u determined
attack upon the men at work. The
non-unionists were pluclsy and, though
largely outnumbered, stubbornly
fought for their places Their assail-
ants, however, were determined to
compel them TO cease work and in a
hot onrush finally succeeded. The
strikers then made an attempt to
capture the steamer. The police here
interfered and only succeeded in driv-
Ing on the mob after q severe aght