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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24

DANyILLE, Pa. Jan. I7.-Fivs
masked outlaws made q raid on the
postofice at an early hour this morning.
A policeman saw a masked man crouch
ing in the doorway and drew a revolver.
but before he could FIRE the stranger
stepped around the corner.
The policeman rushed 10 the homes
of Officers Dave RisseI and John Van
Gilger and gave the alarm In a few
minutes the three men ran to the post
Office in time TO meet the mysterious
stranger emerging from the door. fol-
lowed by a companion They blew a
loud, piercing whistle and commenced
firing revolvers at the policemen who
lodged behind the lamp-posts and re-
turned the fire.
Ten shots were exchanged when the
robbers were reinforced by three more
men. Every one was well armed and a
continuous round Of firing commenced
The bandits formed a square and Rugged
the stone steps leading to the massive
building, where they were able to escape
the poIcemen's bullets.
Numerous citizens appeared armed
with weapons Of every description The
firing became so warm that the robbers
concluded to retreat to the river bank.
They discharged three vOleys at excited
townsmen and ran eastward, each side
exchanging shots Van Gilger, who led
the pursuers, suddenly threw up his
hands and fell shot through the lungs.
About the same time two OF the robbers
fell. Their comrades grabbed chem, and
during a momentary halt Of the pur-
suers managed TO reach the SusQue-
hanna river.
n row boat was secured. and three
outlaws, after laying their wounded
companions at the bottom Of the boat,
commenced sculling in the direction OF
the Northumberland side.
The pursurers, now a force OF 100 in
furiated men, secured as many boats
as possible and an exciting chase en-
sued. revolvers and rifles cracking at
every turn but no one was hit. Owing
to their good start the outlaws sue
ceeded in reaching the opposite side be
fore the foremost boat, containing the
police was half way across, and when
the pursuers Eouched land the daring
men were in the mountains, which are
being secured on all sides by the sher-
ifrs posse. It is thought that the bandits
will seek a cave IN order 10 hide their
wounded comrades and to throw the po-
lice off the scene. In the event OF their
being surprised another desperate bat
tie will occur. The sheriff declares he
will bring back the slayers OF Van Gil
ger, dead or alive.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
Senators Berry and GaIIinEer Crit
icise 1.-THE Elections Bill.

Senators Berry and GaIIinEer Crit
fcise 1.-THE Elections Bill.
The civil service law and the way it
IS administered was discussed in the
senate today. Senator Berry took excep-
ton to the policy of allowing the fourth
class postnasters TO remain in Office in
order to carry out the spirit Of the law.
Senator Gallinger Of New Hampshire
criticised the law. and said it ought to
be repealed. Senator Hoar OF Nassachu-
sets defended the law, and Senator
COckrell of Missouri said that it was a
good law il carried out according to its
intent and purpose
The federal elections bill consumed a
couple of hours. and Senator Chandler
Of New Hampshire tried to secure an
amendment recognizing the right Of fed
eral supervision over elections so far as
TO permit every candidate for congress
the privilege Of appointing a watcher in
each precinct to guard his interests and
the registration and the election, but
vote was not rachel.
Senator Gray Of Delaware tried TO get
the republicans to name day when
final action should be taken on the BILL
but the request was evaded, and Senator
Frye said he wanted to hear the other
side discuss the question.
At 515 the senate adjourned till to-
morrow.
The republican senators will hold
caucus at the capitol tomorrow morning
at II O'Clock 10 consider a plan Of pro-
ceduFe on matters before congress. The
lack Of interest which republicans have
generally shown in the repeal OF the
federal elections law viii probably be dis
cussed and an opinion expressed as TO
whether or not there Is any desire to
make a fight against 1t further than has
already been made.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24

the labors of the commission were bar
rem of good results. The present COM
mercial depression, the anxiety of the
public concerning the action OF congress
on the Wilson bill, the bitter political
contest over that bill and the uneasiness
manifested by working people concern
ing the future Of wages ought to be
sufficient evidence to all but politicians
that the tariff should be taken out Of
politics. And the sooner it is done the
better it will for the American people.
HOIman's Tribute to Bretz.
Judge Holman is a friend to the young
man. He is ever ready with a helping
hand and kind word for the beginner,
whether it be in business or politics.
Since the Hon. John L. Bretz came to
represent an Indiana district in congress
he had frequent intercourse with Judge
Holman, then the sage, now the father
Of the house. And the tribute which the
Judge pays Mr.. Bretz is we'll worth pub
fishing. 1t is not only sincere, but has
weight coming unsolicited in private
little conversation.
Mr. Bretz,' said Judge Holman, II
have known ever since he came to con-
gress. 1 have had my eye on him and
have taken great deal Of interest in
his welfare. l do not hesitate to say
that he is one of the most promising
young men who ever came to congress
since | have been a member of it, He
impresSeS everyone with his absolute in
tegrity, and 1 think he has made one
of the best records of any member Of
the house. He is always in his seat and
no member is more familiar with the
current business of the house. If he be
retained in his seat for a reasonable
period of time he will make such
record of which Indiana Will be espe-
cially proud. This is Mr.. Bretz's second
term, and he shows that he has a keen
interest in all proceedings, for he seldom
misses even a rOll-call.
Indiana has been unusually fortunate
in the high standing of the young men
who have been elected to congress dur
ing recent years. They have all done
themselves proud. 1 have taken a great
deal Of pride in them, and in the in
stance Of Mr.. BretZ / have not hesitated
TO speak their praise"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24

900 in wages. CApplause) The purchase
of that engine had benefited American
labor. The other personalities had been
brought into this controversy by the
eloquent advocate of the steel rail trust
10 cloud the argument. In all serious
ness. he declared that this steel rail
pool was only typical of other protected
trusts, the existence of some Of which
was perhaps not so easy to prove as this
In concluding he appealed to all demo-
Gratis to destroy these vampires that
were sucking the lifeblood out of the
people.
Mr.. Bland declared that free rails
would enable many roads to repair their
tracks and take many out of the hands
Of receivers.
Wilson Against johnson.
Mr.. Wilson, the chairman of the COM
mittee took position against Mr. john
son. He and many other democrats had
no doubt sympathized with much that
Mr.. johnson had said, but they could not
afford to go off in a great question like
this at half cock. There were, he de-
clared, no friends of the steel rail pool
among those who framed this schedule.
The steel rail schedule had been dealt
with in the same spirit of fairness as
that Of others had been.
Mr.. Walker of Massachusetts inter-
rupted with what he claimed was a
privileged matter. 1t proved to be an
inquiry as to why the five demOcra tic
members of the ways and means COM
mttee, who had made speeches, refused
to print those speeches in the Record
Mr.. Reed-"Those speeches have been
hauled up for repairs" Gaughter)
The house then took a recess until s
o'clock.
At the night session, set apart for gem
eral debate, Mr.. Bell, pOpulist of Col
RADIO, spoke in favor of the bill, al
though it did not go far enough to suit
him. Mr. Shaw, republican of Wiscon-
sin. opposed it, especially the proposed
reduction of duty on barley. Mr.. Nor
gan, democrat of Missouri, while he in
dorsed the provisions of the bill, gener-
ally condemned i'm strong terms the
proposition 10 place lead ore on the
free list
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24

WASHINGTON. Jan 1.-THE ways
and means committee suffered its first
defeat today when, by vote Of H. to
202. the committee of the whole rejected
Mr.. Wilson's amendment fixing the date
on which free wool shall 20 into effect
as Aug. /. 1894. and adopted the substi-
tute Of Mr.. Johnson. the Ohio free
trader and single t2xer. making it go
into effect Immediately on the passage
OF the. bill Many of the republicans
voted with the radical democrats for the
substitute
It was Mr. Wilson's intention had his
amendment prevailed. to have offered an
amendment making the wooden schedule
70 into effect Dec. 1. 1921. but when the
committee ovcrTuled him, he decided 10
let the latter schedule stand and q into
effect with tho rest of the bill June J..
1874. just before the vote was taken.
FIR. Wilson stated that the jobbcrs were
now hesitatns whether To place their
orders for fan goods here or abroad,
and if the committee amendment car
Iied, the home manufacturers would
make next falls goods
only one other amendment was acted
ON today. to allow tho free entry in bond
of machinery as well as the materials
used in the construction of ships built
for foreign account. The rest of the
day was spent in discussing an amend
Inent of Mr. Burrows TO substitute the
present wool schedule for that proposed
by the Wilson bill.
At $50 the house took d recess until
S O'Clock
At the night session Mr.. Sperry Of
Connecticut made a vicious assault on
the Wilson bin ON the ground that in the
face of certain deficit in the treasury
OF $40 100000 by June 30 next and i'm the
face Of the appeal of the secretary of
the treasury for a bond issue. the demo-
cratic ways and means committee had
brought in a bill ostensibly to raise
revenues, which. if passed. would in
crease the present estimated deficit 10
Sl45. 090, 900. It was a free trade bill. and
IF the issue between free trade and pro
lection We're ever presented to the people
Of the country the verdict would be over
whelmingly in favor Of protection.
The other speakers were Messrs.
Bower (dem). North Carolina Hunter
(deIn), Illinois; Hulick Oep), Ohio. and
Post (rep9 Illinois.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
lNTIMIDATING NEGROES.
White Caps Give Notice That They
Must Evacuate n Town.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. Is.-Gov-
ernor Fishback has received information
Of a reign Of terror which exists among
the colored population Of the town OF
Black Rock. According to the governors
information, a very serious condition OF
affairs exists there. which may result in
bloodshed. Black Rock is the center OF
a large manufacturing and lumber dis
trict. and owing TO the present financial
stringency a large number OF men are
thrown out Of employment Among
them are many lawless characters, who
have organized for the purpose Of driv-
ing all the negroes out Of the town.
They have succeeded in the intimidation
of many factory-owners so far that they
have discharged all Of the negroes IN
their employ in fear Of the possible con-
sequences which might follow their re-
fusing 60 accede TO the demands Of the
white caps on last Friday night the
following notice was posted in a public
place:
"AlI negroes must leave this town in
side Of ten days or take what follows,
and an who have houses rented to them
must fire them or we VIII fire the houses
inside Of ten days. Negroes. don't let
this slip your mind"
This was followed by verbal and writ
ten notices to the mill and factory men
that they must discharge every negro IN
their employ or their property would be
burned. The mills and factories are
guarded and the streets are patrolled by
men armed with Winchesters. The other
side claims that they have promise OF
outside help. and serious trouble seems
imminent. The colored population. which
numbers about three hundred, is COM
pletely cowed. About one-third Of them
have left and most Of the others will 20
If the mill men should follow the advice
Of the white caps.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
WANT TO MOB MCNAMARA.
PRELIMINARY HEARING UNDER SEN
SATIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Crowd of Four Thousand People Sur
rounds the Kansas City JaiI-COn-
tinuance Granted at the Request Of
the Attorneys for the Accused.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 20.-Had not the
police authorities today taken extra pre-
cautions to guard the life of j. NJ. Nc
Namara, the ex-catholic priest, who
lectured last Tuesday night, when a riot
occurred, he would probably have re-
ceived rough treatment, if not lynched.
His preliminary hearing to answer to
the charge Of malice, libel and circulate
ing false and obscene literature was to
have occurred this morning. Such a
large crowd gathered that the authorities
decided 10 transfer the hearing to the
county Jail, where Mcnamara was in
carcerated. The news that the hearing
was TO be held there quickly spread ana
a mob numbering fully 1000 people gath
cred outside of the Jail. A number Of
extra policemen were detailed to en-
deavor to keep the crowd in order.
When Mcnamara was brought from his
cell his countenance was very white.
The court room was packed and the
spectators regarded him with anything
but friendly glances. When the case
was called McNamara's attorneys moved
for continuance, they not having con-
ferred with h1ni, and it was granted, not
only for tins reason, but because Of the
threatening aspect of the mob. The
hearing was set for Thursday next.
John Parker, McNamara's agent, and
J. D. Mcnamara, who lives at the corner
of Tenth-st. and GOOdland-ave., We're
arrested in the room in which the hear
ing took place shortly after 1t was con-
Guided. The charge against both was
carrying concealed weapons. The local
A. P A. disclaims any affiliatiOn with
Mcnamara 1t is stated that his lecture
was not delivered under its auspices.
The American local A. p. A. paper. in
it's issue today, gives a long account Of
the riot. upholding Mcnamara in his
lecture and states that he said nothing
that would warrant his arrest on the
cha rs,es nrafarred against him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
CYCLONE IN TEXAS.
Many buildings Damaged ut East
DalIaS-BOy Killed.

DALLAS, Tex. Jan. 20.-This morning
a cyclone attended with thunder and
lightning and rain struck Oak Clin from
the southwest and traversed Dallas and
East Dallas. demolishing or damaging
over one hundred buildings ana killing
Royal Scale, a boy. Andrew ATixter was
seriously injured; Robert Scott, whose
bank on Maine-st. was wrecked was in
jured in the spine. The Christian church
and the methodist episcopal church
building I'm Oak Cliff were totally
wrecked. The electric light tower in the
city park was blown down. The povee-
house of the Rapid transit railway was
partially destroyed. About thirty dwell
ings in East Dallas We're more or less
damaged. The total damage 10 property
is estimated at 100000.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
NEGRO RESlSTS A MOB.
Fires n shotgun killing one Before
He Is Stretched Up.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. IA white
man was killed and boy seriously in
jured in a successful attempt to lynch
a negro in the parish of West Feliciana
night before last, news of which only
reached the city today. The negro was
accused Of setting fire to a corn crib
on the Greenwood plantation and a mob
was organized to go to his house and
horsewhip him. The mob proceeded to
the cabin of the darkey and knocked
for admittance. When the negro heard
the cries on the outside he picked up
his gun and opened fire on the crowd
and succeeded in killing a plantation
hand named Roberts and seriously
wounding a boy, the son of the prOpri-
etor, Reed, of the plantation. The firing
of the negro Infatuated the crowd,
which succeeded in breaking in the door.
The negro was captured after a hard re-
sistance and was taken TO a near by
tree where his body was strung up and
riddled with bullets.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
TRAGEDY IN CHICAGO.
Walter Phipps Fatally shoots Two
women and Commits Suicide.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2O.-Walter Phipps
shot and dangerously wounded Mrs.
James Mccormick and Elma Erickson
on Safest. today and then committed
suicide. Phipps had been on a spree and
entered his room, where Miss Erickson
was putting things in order. What was
said no one knows. Mrs. Mccormick
rushed to the room and found the girl
on the floor with a bullet hole in her
head and Phipps standing over her with
a revolver in his hond. He fired at Mrs.
Mccormick. the ball taking effect in the
head. He then rushed down stairs and
fired at a barkeeper, after which he
turned the pistol on himself with fatal
result. Mrs. Mccormick and Miss Erick-
son ware taken to st. Joseph hospital.
It is believed that they cannot recover.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
QUINCY REFLECTS HERSELF.
The People of That City See n Won
derfuI Mirage.

QUINCY, ILL.,, Jan. 1.-THE heavy fog
OF the last few days has impaired the
telegraph and telephone service and this
morning ended with the most wonderful
mirage ever seen. The fog formed a
dense bank over the Mississippi and on
the underside could plainly be seen all
the streets, buildings and chimneys of
the factory district with vivid fidelity,
and the effect was exactly that of a
second Quincy lying completely on the
opposite bank of the river.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
ACTION FOR A DIVORCE.
Mrs. schultz Said TO Have offered
Ward $4,000 to Take n Trip.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Jan. 16.-
Ross Ward. whose wife is suing for u
divorce in Chicago. is we'll known here.
1t is stated he was discharged from the
Colorado Midland railway because of
his behavior with Mrs. Edna L. Schultz.
correspondent In the suit. About a year
ago he was employed as conductor on
the Pixies Peak cog line, but has not
been seen here since. A railroad man
who knew Ward says he once saw a
letter written to Ward by Mrs. Schultz
offering him $4,000 If he would go to
South America with her.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
EXPOSE A BABY FARM.
investigation by Two Ministers Leads
To Results.

LOCKPORT, ". Y, Jan. 17.-As the
result Of an investigation by two MEM
bers of the Lockport ministerial associa-
ton, the Revs. Z. T. Rowe and
f. c. Smith. a baby farm has been ex-
posed. in which a dozen white children
were found, all but three being illegiti-
mate. The farm" IS run by negress,
Mrs. Luther Ross. in a tumbled-down
shanty on the state road just inside the
city limits. Mrs. Ross acknowledges
that the children are fatherless and that
she is paid for their care. She says she
has been in the business of baby farm
ing eighteen years, and in that time has
had 200 children in her care. As far as
can be learned none Of her adopted
charges have died in the past year, so
that it is not likely she will be arraigned
on any crime. The local Parkhursts,
however. find abundant material for dis
course on the immortality of the town.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
BLEW THE SAFE OPEN.
Three Masked Men Get Away with
Property Worth Over $1,000.

GAINESVILLE, o., Jan. 16 At an
early hour this morning three masked
men entered the soap factory Of Schultz
& Co, overpowered Waterman Day, and
after binding him threw him into
closet. The safe was then blown open
and $4,000 in checks, $500 in money and
diamond ring we're taken. The robbers
then made their ascSne.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
FORMERLY FROM INDIANA.
The President dominates w. I. Blu
chanan for Minister 10 Argentine.


chanan for Minister TO Argentine.
The president today sent to the senate
the following nominations:
William /. Buchanan OF Iowa, TO
be envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary Of the United States to
the Argentine Republic.
Allen Thomas Of Florida, TO be consul
Of the United States at Laguayra, Vene-
zuela-
Edward S. Tingle Of Montana, to be
consul Of the United States at Bruins
wick, Germany.
To be collectors of customs: John +.
B. Beckwith Of Georgia, for the district
Of Savannah, Ga; John NJ. Burks OF
Nebraska. to be surveyor Of customs for
the port Of Lincoln. Neb.
William /. Buchanan, nominated for
minister to Argentine. is a resident Of
Sioux City. Ia. He published a paper
when eighteen years old in Indiana and
there began his career as a democrat.
He was afterward engrossing clerk Of
the Indiana house of representatives. In
1875 he DloSed 70 LAVA lie was first
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
HARD ON CIGARETTE FIENDS.
Council of Emporia, Kas., Levies n
PrOhIbitOry Tax.

EMPORIA, Kas., Jan. l6.-The city coun-
ell has passed ordinance placing so high
a license tax the sale of cigarettes
that the sale Of tobacco in that form
Investigation made by a humber of parents
here showed that not oafy majority of
the boys, but also a large number OF
the girls were addicted 10 the cigarette
habit
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
VICTIM OF A FOLDING-BED.
Mrs. DenOou Dies from Injuries Re-
ceived i'm a Collapse.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. lS.-Mrs.
Mary Denoon died here last night the
victim of a strange mishap. She was
one of the two women sleeping in a
folding-bed. which collapsed. Mrs. De-
Moons spine was fractured by the con-
cussion. A bent rod in the mechanism
Of the bed caused the fatal accident.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
And Adopts the Substitute
of Tom johnson.
THE VOTE A DECISIVE ONE,
Making 1t Effective at the Pas
aage OF the Bill.
The Senate Discusses the Civil
Service Law
And In cid entally the Federal
Elections Bill.

chanan of Iowa, Formerly OF In
diana, To BE Minister to the ATGen-
tine RepubIic-Other Nominations
Democratic Members Agree on an
Income Tax BiII-Tax on Corpora
lions.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
RAID BY OUTLAWS,
Pitched Battle with Five
Masked Men
Attempting to Rob the DAN
vile, Pa, PosIoffice.
AN OFFICER SHOT DOWN,
And Two or the Bandits
Brought to Earth.
The Wounded Assisted TO Es-
cape by their Pals.

Reaching the River the Robbers Sc
cured Boat and Pulled for the
Other shore Followed by - Hundred
sIen Armed and Firing yOIIeys at
TLem-The sheriff in Pursuit of the
Desperadoes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-24
HOT TARIFF DEBATE
Proposal to Make Steel
Rails Free Defeated
After a Personal Alta ok on
Johnson by DalZell.
Chairman Wilson Against
the Amendment.
LONG AND LIVELY TILT.
Slow Progress Being Ma de
LONG AND LIVELY TILT,
Slow Progress Being Ma de
with the Measure,
The Members Taking Too
Much Time for Discussion.
Missouri Man Opposes the
Free Lead Feature.

Representative DaIzeII Makes II bitter
Personal Attack Upon MIR. johnson,
Who Replies IN His AntaGonist-At
the Night Session Mr.. Bell of Colo
RADIO spoke in Favor OF the Bill.