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The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
PITH OF THE NEWS
h. ENTs OF THE PAsTWEEK IN
A CONDENSED FORM.
The Latest and Most Important News
Of the World, CulleL From the
telegraph Reports OF the Press
Associations.
Personnl Mention.

Personal Mention.
Ansel Lee, cousin of Cen Robert F..
Lee, died at Mcadville. Pa.
Jesse Hill, said to have been the old
est settler in Mclean county, ILL.,, died
near Bloomington.
Mrs. Esther Il. Vandergrift. mother
in-law of Robert Louis Stevenson, the
novelist, died at Danvillc. Ind.
Bank Examiner James Il. Harrity,
brother of the national Democratic
chairman, was formerly in the whole
sale tea business in Philadelphia.
Prof. Virchow, the most versatile of
living savants. filled up his summer va
cation by attending five great interna
tiOnnl congresses. Yet lie is 13 years
old.
James Campbell Of Pittsburg leads
the opposition to Mr.. Sovereign for the
positi. IL of general master workman
of the Knights Of Labor. Campbell
In the organization.
Besides being Il clergyman the Rev.
I. NJ. Springer Of Belle Vernon, Pa.
is a Justice of the peace. an undertaken
and Il furniture dealer. He can also
make an omelette and edit u paper
better than the editor himself.
Queen Nictoria's walking stick once
belonged to Charles II. and is made out
of :, branch of the historic oak tree
In wliicl, he hid. On the plain top the
queen has fastened a little Indian idol
which was part Of the foot Of Sepinga-
patam.
Henry G.. Rawortl. IL railroad ens;n-
Cor, who died recently at Auglsta. Ca.
Ell. oycd the proud distinction of hav-
ing pulled the cars Of the first loeomo-
tive ever used on the South Carolina
laslrOail Added to this he ,,ld the
remarkable record Of more than half a
century of continuous service on the
nc me road.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
DEFEAT FOX CHINESE
AN ARMY OF TWENTY THOUSAND
MEN DESTROYED.
The Japanese Surround the Chinese
and a Terrible Slaughter Ensues-
Few Of the Chinese Soldiers Make
Their Escape.

LordOn, Sept. 10. - A dispatch re-
ceived here from Seoul. dated yester-
day, says that during the evening of
Thursday last, Il japanese column from
Pung San made Il reconnaissance in
force, drawing the fire Of the Chinese
forces and ascertaining accurately their
disposition. This done, the Japanese
fell back in good orticr, with little loss.
Friday night all the Japanese forces
were in good order for Il combined at
tack. Two flanking columns of Japan
csc drew a Gordon around the Chinese
troops, and at ) o'clock IN the morning
the Japanese attack was delivered
simultaneously and with admirable
precision.
The Chinese lines. which were strong
in front, were found to be weak IN the
rear, and the Chinese, utterly unsus-
piciOus of the Japanese attack from
that quarter, We're taken completely
by surprise. became panicstricken and
were cut down and bayonetted by
thousands.
So well was the Japanese attack di-
rectel, that the Chinese were sur
rounded at every point, and actutlly
sought safety in flight.
Defending the entrenchment, how
ever, We're some of Viccroy Iii Hung
Chang's picked Chinese troops drilled
Ivy Europeans. These soldiers made a
determined stand to the last and were
cut down to q main.
The Pong San column sWarming over
the damaged defenscs of the Chinese
front completed the rout of the Chinese
and the whole OF the lattcr's position
Was captured by the troops of the
mikado.
Some idea of the manner in which
the Japanese attack was delivered may
be Judged from the fact that half an
hour after the early mornig attack COM
mcncetl the strongly defended position
Of Ping Yang was in the hands Of the
Japanese troops. 1t was believed that
the Chinese position of Ping Yang was
defended by 10000 Chinese, Of whom
only Il few succeeded i'll escaping.
The Japanese victory was brilliant
and complete. An immense amount of
provisions, arms ammunition and other
stores, in addition to hundreds of flags,
were captured by the Japanese in the
Chinese camp and entertainments. 1t
Is estimated that the Chinese lost 49,
OOO men, killed, wounded and prison.
ers. The Japanese loss was trifing,
when compared with that of the
Chinese, only thirty Japanese being
killed and 27O wounded. The japanese,
when this dispatch was sehf, were in
active pursuit Of the fugitive Chinese,
and, as nearly oil of the latter were
without arms, having thrown them
away during the panic they undoubted-
u will surrender 80 soon as the Jap
anesc overtakc them.
So fur rs the active operations of the
Chinese in Corca are concerned, the
war is practically ut an end for long
time to come, and the mainland of
Corca may be said to be completely
In the hands of the Japanese
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
FATAL FLAMES.
Several Lives Lost In q Fire I'm
WnshinEtOn.

Several Lives Lost in q Fire I'm
Washington.
Washington, Sept 10. - The most
fatal fire Of recent years in Washington
was the burning Of the mattress fac.
tory Of Stumph L. Hrotllers, TODAY.
Four bodies are ut the norgue, charred
and crushed beyond recognition, one
Is dead ut the hospital, three injured
men are Mt the hospital and there NAV
be others buried in the ruins, as sew
eral OF the workmen are unaccounted
for. Two of the dead at the morgue
are known to be William H. Tennyson.
an old man employed in the factory.
and Willie Ashe, Il boy of thirteen
years, and James l.. Vaughn, "a clerk.
died ut tht hospital. Four others who
are missing, are Henry Fowler, Philip
Ackerman, Robert Reitzel and an old
man who had been employed in the
factory but few days, and whose
name is not remembered by his en-
ployer. Those at the hospital are A.
J. Harske, both legs broken; NAV die.
Arthur e. Brvins, internal injuries and
fractured wrist. Harry Bacon, in
ternal injuries.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
Crimina. Doinr..

Treasurer T. r. Smith Of Columbia
county, Ark, Is said to be defaulter.
Abe Diller shot and killed Emery
Smith near Rulo. Mo.
The trial of Louis Miller, charged
with killing Joseph Shielle at Murphys-
boro ILL.,, has begun.
The teI-year-old son Of the notorious
Ferdinand Ward is kidnapped in Con
necticut, Mt the instance of his father.
Amanda Campbell, 18. committed
suicide near Marshall. Ind. by taking
poison. No cause is known for the act.
Alexander Shields, prize stallion,
worth $4,000, was stolen from Bound
brook, n. j.
In a gun fight in Logan county, Va,
between members Of the Phillips-M
Coy factions. three men were wounded.
Charles ChaCviD. hermit, was
found muir | +. ell at Detroit. His house
had ben ransacli,.d TO" valuablcs.
The general manager of iron works
at Butte, Mont, is short in his nc
counts.
The case tagainst Father Leydon,
the Aurora. ILL.,. priest charged with
0SSilu1llUE N1lSS SotSSS1A HAS
been dismissed.
Warrants are issued for the arrest
Of the governor and other state Offit ers
of Mississippi for violating the United
States law regarding the issue Of mon
ey.
A crowd of tOughs attempted to wreck
Potter Palmer's saloon at ElwOod, Ind.
and James McDermott. the bartender,
shot and killed Isaac Martin and seri-
ously wounded Philip Hopple.
w. D. Pinkston, secretary-treasurer
Of the Western Iron Works company
Of Butte. Mont. is $4,000 short, and
was arrested while trying to l:.avc the
country.
Peter McArdlc Of Brooklyn. N. T.,
while intoxicated. threw his five-year-
old niece out a second-story window
and then jumped after iler. The child
was fatally and AIcArdle slightly In
trtd.
Daniel r. vermillion of Chicago, az
distant claim agent of the Illinois Cen
tral railroad. was arrested at Spring
field, ILL.,, and placed under $500 bonds
oh a charge of passing a worthless
:heck.
John H. Cater. who was arrested at
Decorall, Iowa, on suspicion of having
ing killed his wife and George We
NETT September 1, has been bound
over to await the action of the grand
jury. after Il preliminary examination
which lasted four days.
Marshal James Donaldson, while try.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
BECKER STEPS OUT.
He Resigns From the Railway Com.
miknlQn.

He Resigns From the Railway Com.
mission.
st. Paul, Sept 13.-Gen. George L..
Becker has resigned from the railroad
and warehouse commission, and will
devote his time between now and the
first Tuesday in November to working
for the success Of the Democratic state
ticket. Of which he is at the head. Gen
Becker la. been Il member of the rail
read and warehouse commission since
it was first organized, having been ap-
pointed a. the Democratic member of
the commission under the provision OF
the law which requires that one of the
three commissioners shall be a member
OF the minority party. He was well
qualified for the work. having been an
attorney and also at the head of the old
Manitoba railroad for many years, and
was chairman Of Hlc commission sew
eral terms. He was highly respected
by the other members of the commits
sion and by those that had business be-
fore that body. His successor will
probably not be chosen for some days.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
ENID LAID IN ASHES.
Incendiaries Cause a Fatal Loss to
the T0xxn

Incendiartes Cause a Fatal Loss to
the Town.
North Enid. Okla, Sept. 13-Fiends
destroyed last night almost all that has
been accomplished in this town in the
past year, and to-day, where was the
most substantial part of North Enid,
is a black, cllarred mass of ruins and
several business men without a !dolla,
in the world. Rev. Pritcllett, living
in the southern part of the city, rushed
to his door when the first alarm was
sounded, and he saw three horsemen
riding rapidly southwark along an un-
used street, but before lie could get
down town they were out of sight.
The fire is terrible blow to the town.
and unless the railroad does something
to encourage the people 1t will be i'm
possible to keep them here.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
MExICO's FOURTH.
EiRhty-FOurth Anniversary Of Its
Decln ra finn of VnhensnIance

EiRhty-FOurth Anniversary Of Its
Declaration Of Independence.
City Of Mexico, Sept. 19.-'rhe eighty
fourth anniversary Of the declaration
Of Mexican independence was ccle-
brated here yesterday with IL great mil
itary demonstration and by the reas-
semblins IL the evening Of the semi
annual session OF congress. At the lat
ter the message Of President Diaz was
read. This document noted the general
peac" and prosperity and made men
tion of several national and information
al matters of current interest, among
then, the boundary commission Of the
United States, the new treaty with
China, the proposed monetary confer
cnce OF the nations of North and South
America and the boundary dispute be-
tween Mexico and Guatemala. In re-
gard TO the latter the president used
some pretty vigorous language, and
intinlatrs that there will be trouble
unless Guatemala changes the course 1t
has been pursuing.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
Morton the Man.

Saratoga. Sept. l9.-Unless the hard
work that will be done by candidates
tonight and early tomorrow has q
very great effect on the situation, the
Republican state ticket will read like
this: For governor Levi r. Morton;
for lituttrfnt governor, Charles +.
saxton; for judge Of the court of ap-
peals. Albert 5. Uaisht. There ia
not much jubilation in Mr.. Fassett's
quarters, although he is still a candi-
date for governor, and will be placed
i'll nomination before the convention.
Mes. rs. Woodford. Butterfield and Rus
sell are still in the fraH and say they
intend to stu. Until !: nomination is
made
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22

Ment and bitter feeling at their highest
pitch. The greatest surprise of the
day was the good order everywhere.
There were some personal encounters,
but not as many as usual at closely con-
tested elections. There was, however,
great precaution to prevent trouble.
old friends and neighbors have been
having their inning, and they wanted
only the voting now. If the Breckin-
ridge men had enforced their challenge
strictly, US they had expected. there
would have been trouble. So closely
had the canvassing and polling been
done, that the challengers knew how
almost all the Democrats stood, and
they could have prevented many from
voting. 1t was generally understood
that the Republican managers ia,
vored Breckenridge. and they thought
in the event Of his nomination their
candidate would not be hopeless. Very
few Republicans, however. voted.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
LINKS OF LOVE.
Opening of Sovereign Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows.

Opening of Sovereign Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept -. - The
Sovereign Grand Lodge Of Odd Eel
lows met this morning at Lookout inn
and were welcomed to the state by
Gov Peter Tulncy in a speech full Of
hospitality. He was followed by May
or Ocils, who welcomed the visitors to
Chattanooga and Hamilton county.
Tie response was made by Grand Sire
G. l.. Campbell, who expressed the pro.
found sense Of gratitude felt by the
Odd Fellows at this distinguished well
come giveE by Tennessee and Chatta-
hooga. The attendance has fallen
greatly below the expectations Of those
who have had the arrangements for
their entertainment in hand. The meet
Ing this morning adjourned until after
noon when Il visit was made to Chicka-
maug& National Park. Tomorrow the
grand parade will take place.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
ELkINS WILL RUN.
The Ex-Secretary of War Says He
Will Make the Race

The Ex-Secretary of War Says He
Will Make the Race.
New York, Sept. 19.-1he World this
morning says: Ex-Secretary OF War
Elkins is ut the Holland house and
looks quite well. Mr.. Elkins, being
asked if he intended to be candidate
for the United States senate from West
Virginia, said: Il should not be sur
prised IL sbl uld rum
He added: "Of course, we cannot
tell if the next legislature will be Re
publican, but we are going to do the
very best we can to make it So
Being asked as to the prospects for
defeating Congr essman Wilson, the ex-
secretary of war replied that West
Virginia was Il protective tariff state
and its industries would he ruined if
the free trade policy of Democracy
were carried out as intended. You are
likely to see IL political revolution in
West Virginia, concluded Mr. Elkins.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
CHANGE OF POLITICS
LOUISIANA SUGAR PLANTERS JOIN
THE REPUBLICANS.

They Hold u Convention and Join
the National Republican Party In
- B"dy-ResoIuttonx Adopted Fa.
vOrlnH Protection.
New Orleans, Sept. 1.-THE sugar
planters convention to-day at Washing
ton artillery hall was Il large and very
enthusiastic ;lssemblaye The hall, one
OF the most cnmmOdinus in IT," city,
was crowded to the doors while the
session lasted, and there were present
not only the leading painters Of LOU
isiana, but some OF tile most repre-
sentative men "f New Orleans.
The boltcrS from the Democratic
party had everything their own way,
and resistance to the programme was
hut fcehly made. The convention went
over To the national Republican party
in body. There was considerable
specchnaking in which prominent
figures OH the floor took part and the
walls of the hall We're freely orila-
nien:ri with pacartis bearing notices
Of Republican doctrines. A representa-
tive body WAS entrusted with tll,. reso-
lutions which were adopted by an
overwhelming vote of the convention
Tie resolutions iMdorse the platform Of
the recent meeting in this city; ex-
presses belief in the doctrine of pro-
lection to all American industries: de.
clar''s that the people had never asked
congress for bounty. but that when
tue bounty was passed ii was regarded
~ II pledge for fifteen years. and
caused the nortgaging Of plantations
and the expenditure of immense SUMS
Of money In the purchase of modern
machinery and in the making OF elab.
orate improvements for the manu-
facturc of sugar: urges the organization
of clubs, committees and conventions
throughout the state with a view of
clecting men bers of congress who will
stand by the national Republican party
In the organization of the house; and,
finally. declaring that 1.-The causes
which have led to the Inauguration Of
this movement are of financial and
Industrial nature, and that the cl,aruc-
ter and standing of its leaders be u
sufficient guarantee that they will ever
advocate good government for the
whole people of this state" 1t de-
rnands fair elections and an honest
count. and expect ut the hands of Gov.
Foster fair representation for the plant
crs on all boards of registration and
elections
The president is directed to appoint
committee Of thirty-fve with full
powers of the convention to be known
as the state committee of the national
Republican party.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
Hun,lrca. Were Drowned.

London, Sept. 1S.-A Shanghai dis
patch received here announces that six
survivors of the persons aboard the
Chinese transport Chean, which strand
cd IN the Che 'rung pass recently, with
1,4OO troops on board, while on her
way to the Island of Formosa, have
arrived there. 1t was ut first an
nounced that, In spite Of the panic
which prevailed OH board the trans
port after she went ashore, all troops
and crew were saved in the ships
boats. But the six persons who have
reached Shanghai say that they esti'
nate that about 200 soldiers were
drowned in the Che Tung pass.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22

Chicago, Sept. 19.-An Inter Ocean
special from Milwaukee says: Fred
crick Il. Day and William Plankinton,
president and vice president. respective
ly, Of the defunct Plankinton bank,
will be arrested tomorrow on Il war
rant chargeing them with having re-
ceived deposits when they knew that
the tEnk was in an insOlvent condition.
At least this is now the programme of
the district attorney.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
TRUE BILLS FOUND.
Against Rccalcitrnnt Sugar Investi-
eating Witnesses.

Against Rccalcitrnnt Sugar Investi-
eating Witnesses.
Washington, Sept. 1S.-The case of
Messrs. Havemeyer and Searles, of the
Sugar Trust and Seymour, Of the brok-
erage firm of Seymour Bros. & Young
Of New York, who refused to give tes-
timony before the sugar trust invcsti-
eating committee. are under considera-
ton by the grand jury Of the district.
The cases were presented to the jury
by the United States district attorney
about a week ago and have been dis
cussed by the jurymen at practically
every days session since. A number
of witnesses have been examined dur
ing the past week. 1t is understood
that true bills have been found against
the three witnesses and they will be
presented to the criminal court when
that body reports before the end Of this
week. All the parties will probably
furnish bail in New York city.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22

ridge was fighting for life. and he never
before made such speeches or displayed
such executive ability in organization.
He marshaled every man he could COM
mand, but he could not command the
women. They had no votes, but they
were the controlling element in the
fight At the Owens headquarters they
say In their rejoicing, 1.-The ladies did
it,"
The ladies could not get ward work
ers to their prayer meetings or other
meetings, but their organization of COM
mittees of one generally got promises
at home out of voters. who needed no
Eatciling OF. entering the booths. With
the saloons closed, the women praying
and the best influences all aroused,
there was quiet election with excite
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
Important Electrical Dec,.,ou.

st. Louis. Sept. 13.-ln the United
States district court here today, Judge
Hallctts decision in the case of Wei
lington Adams ct al. vs. The Lindeli
Railroad was handed down. 1t is in
favor of the defendants. Though local
in title, this suit directly affected prac-
tically every patentablc feature Of all
the electric street railway motors now
in use. Adams claimed priority o! in
vention, and his claim was not only
contested by the actual defendant, but
by the General Electric company,
which was also represented by counsel
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22

Seven hundred Catholic Knights of
Ohio met convention at Dayton.
Miners Of Burlington, ILL.,, have struck
against a cut in wages.
Hogan refuses to testify in the Dcbs
trial, and is excused.
The Prison Wardens' association is
IN session at Pittsburg, Pa.
George Peckham was nominated for
governor by Nevada Populists.
The supreme lodge of knights of
Pythias adjourned to meet in Minneap-
oils the last Tuesday in August, 1896
All the summer hotels ut Coney ISL
and, N. Y, have been closed for the sea-
son.
During q cloudburst at Bethlehem,
Pa, the water reached second-story
windows OH four Of the streets.
The project for Il public library for
for lack Of support.
Trial of the suit for damages begun
by Helen NJ. Cougar against Congress
nan Morse was begun ut Boston.
Members OF the Illinois State Dental
society of the first district are in ses-
sion at Peoria.
All the Christian churches at Paris,
ILL.,. have Joined in q revival service in n
tent accommodating 1000 persons.
The heavy rains of the past week
have benefited corn and vegetation gen.
orally, according to United States
| weather bureau reports.
Hoo-Hoos elected William f. Barnes
of st. Louis grand shark. and selected
Mir neapolis rs the place for their next
meeting.
In his annual report Grand Master
Sargent condemned the fremen's Jour
nal and asked approval Of his course in
the Pullman strike.
Maine is carried by the Republicans
by $4,000 to $4,000 out Of a total vote
OF 10000. All the Republican con-
gressnen are reelected.
The Ohio state board Of agriculture
announces that the gross receipts from
the state fair were $2j,472, an increase
over last year Of over 20 per cent.
On the petition of stockholders a re-
ceiver was appointed for the Citizens
bank Of Plattsmouth. Neb. Assets are
said to exceed liabilities.
At the annual meeting of the Toledo,
Peoria u Western railroad repr esenta-
tives of the Burlington 4 Pennsylvania
were elected directors.
The supreme temple of Pythian Sis
ters have changed the name of the Or
der to Rathbone sisters. In this way,
it is said, knights will be free to Join
the order.
Lieut.. Donovan, Seventeenth infant
ry, rode bicycle from Cheyenne to
Omaha, COZ miles in five days, carry
ing the usual equipment Of an infantry
| man.
A suit for foreclosure and the appoint.
continent of receiver was begun
abail st the Denver Gable company hy
the Central Trust company Of New
York
Mary Fisher, 13 years old, whose
home is in New York and who had
been deaf and dumb for eight years,
recovered speech and hearing after
having been stunned by lightning.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
Carpenter. ana Joiner..

indianapolis, Sept. 13.--Over 700 del
esates were present at the opening SEES
sion Of the annual convention of the
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Joiners Of the United States, which as
sembled in the club room Of English
hall. The association is connected
with the American Federation Of La
Dor. The report of Secretary p. ].
McGuire will show that the organiza-
tion now has 74O local unions. with an
aggregate membership exceeding 65,-
COO.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22

Chicago, Sept. l9.-It was definitely
announced to-day that Gen. Nelson A.
Miles will be transferred to Governors
island upon the retirement Of Gen.
Howard, which occurs Nov. 8. 1t is
thought that Gen. Ruger Of San Fran
cisco will succeed Miles as major gen.
er:il in command OF the department of
the Missouri.
The Dickinson press., 1894-09-22
Still i'm Force.

New York. Sept. 13.--l'lc board Of
general appraisers holds that schedule
TX" Of the new tariff act, DOES not 70
into ef,cct MS to the articles therein pro-
vidctl for, until Jan. /. 1895, but all
fabrics manufactured from wool. w0r-
sted. the hair Of the camel. gout. alpaca
Or other animals is tlutiable under the
Mckinley act until that date. This
Is in accordance with the provisions OF
the WOODEN goods schedule, and the de-
felriug OF thu date was made i'll order
that the trad" could adapt itself to the
change.