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The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
BAD FIRE INDIANAPOLIS,
Masonic Temple Burned and Valuable
Books and Papers Are Destroyed.

Masonic Temple Burned and Valuable
Books and Papers Are Destroyed.
Indianapolis, Nov. 3.-The most dis
astrous fire that has occurred in this
city for several years broke out short
ly after 3 o'clock this morning in the
building owned and occupied by the
indianapolis Gas Co., at South Penn
sylvania and Maryland streets. The
tenacity Of the flames, aggravated by
high winds, soon demonstrated the
need Of the entire fire department,
and before 4'o'clock nearly a dozen
streams were directed on the burning
building. The fire soon jumped to the
Indiana Medical College and thence
to the handsome Scattish Rite build
ing Immediately north. This last
building was the largest of its kind in
the country, and its original cost was
improvements had been made. BY
4:15 it was evident that the three
buildings would be entirely consumed
and at 4:3O the crash came.
At 4:3O the walls of the Scottish Rite
building fell in, carrying with them
to destruction documents Of an invalu-
able character, and which can never
be replaced, even at any cost. By
O'Clock the gas cOmpany's building,
the medical college, which was con-
tiguous part of the same, and the
Scottish Rite building were a smould-
ering pile of debris. A fireman named
Samuel Muir fell from the third floor
of the Scottish Rite building and was
seriously injured. Fire Chief Webster
was also injured on the arm by fall
ing bricks.
The total loss will amount to a little
over 100000. The gas company's
loss is 100000; insurance, $21 900. The
medical college loss is $4,000, fully in
sured. The Scottish Rite loss is $780,
600, with insurance of about SIS, 600.
Among the valuable Masonic matter
destroyed in the Scottish Rite build
ing were the Hacker library, the finest
in the world, and the Masonic collec-
tion of 1000 photographs. In falling
the building covered several small
buildings, including the plumbing
store of Clark & Sons, whose loss is
5000, with no insurance, and book
store, the loss on which Is unknown.
Besides this $4,000 damage was
done to surrounding property. At 7:3O
the fire had burned itself out. There
were 1S human bodies picked in the
medical college, all of which were Gre
mated.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
MORE VICTORIES FOR JAPAN.
Tho Walled City of Kin Chow Capture
With Little Fighting.

Tho Walled City of Kin Chow Captured
With Little Fighting.
Yokohama, Nov. 4.-Advices received
here from the front show that there
has been heavy fighting in the country
just north Of Port Arthur. The dis
patches received are brief and are sill
ent on some important points. 1t ap-
pears that Field Marshal Oyama di-
vided his forces. While one division
landed on the coast Of the peninsula
north Of Talienwan, another division
was detached with orders to effect a
landing near Kin Chow and to proceed
thence and join the main body of the
army. This operation was complete
success. The japanese encountered
no Chinese warships and the trans
ports reached Kayenko and disem-
barked troops, guns, horses and NUM-
tions in safety.
Kin Chow, which is a walled town,
and which was believed to have been
held by large garrison, was immedi-
ately attacked. The outer defenses
were carried by the Japanese after q
few hours fighting. The Chinese
made little further resistance and the
Japanese were soon masters of the
place.
In the meantime the Japanese fleet,
which had conveyed the transports,
opened q heavy fire on Talienwan and
Kakuyo Kayenko). The firing scarcely
ceased for many hours. Covered by
the fire from the ships the land forces
attacked and captured Talienwan In q
brilliant fashion.
The dispatch states that the losses
were heavy. They also report that an
important naval engagement occurred
Saturday, but give no details.
Yesterday was the forty-second an
niversary of the birth Of the mikado.
There will be great public rejoicing to-
morrow over the victories thus far
won by the japanese armies.
up to the time Of sending this dis
patch there has been no confirmation
Of the report Of the capture Of Port
Arthur.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
in OLD MEXICO.
Many People Injured and Number have
Died

Died.
Mexico City, Nov. 3.-At 6:35 last
night the strongest earthquake shock
ever felt in Mexico occurred here, last
ing over five minutes. Many houses
and walls fell. The streets We're full
of fleeing people. Many were wounded
and number have died. The electric
and other lights went out, leaving the
city in darkness. All traffic was sus-
pended. The streets were filled with
screaming, shouting, praying people.
The scene was indescribable. People in
the theaters, which were all running at
the time, were terribly frightened,
and panics We're averted only by the
police. At Orrin theater Juan Teno-
rio" was being given, and just as the
graveyard scene was presented the peo-
pie, naturally superstitous, saw the
statue move, and screamed that the
end of the world had come, and fed.
People in the trains were the most
frightened of all. All telephone con-
nections were interrupted. The shocks
were felt In the surrounding towns,
but details are not received yet. 1t il
reported that three persons were killed
and ten wounded by the shock In this
city SO far as known.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
WHITEcAPS ARRESTED.
Ono of Their Leaders in Tennessee Dis
trict Gives Away Their Secrets.

trict Gives Away Their Secrets.
Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 3.-Great ex-
citement prevails in Sewer county over
the arrest of several prominent citi-
zens on the charge of being members
of the Graveyard Host" or white
caps. Ten days ago whitecaps were
waylaid, while on a midnight whip
ping expedition, and several Of them
killed. Since then, it is said, Isaac
Brown and his two sons have told the
sheriff everything, including the names
of over 100 citizens, who belong to the
organization. Those now under arrest
are: William Brown, Jesse Brown,
Isaac Brown, d. L. Davis, BATHS Da-
Wis, Horace Davis, o. L.. Montgomery,
Lou Carnes, John Norton, Arthur Sea-
ton, William Trammel, Henry Nc
Mann and William Ware. The three
Browns, it is said, will turn states ev-
idence
The other eleven under arrest gave
bonds to appear before the grand jury
in two weeks. AS fast as sufficient ev-
idence accumulates the others of the
100 whose names have been secured
will be arrested. About two years ago
the Sewer county whitecaps appeared.
Ten masked men called about mid
night at house in the second dis
trict where four women lived alone,
dragged the women from their beds
and whipped them on their naked
backs with switches. The women were
nearly killed. The whitecaps then
gave them notice that unless they left
there within ten days they would be
again whipped. Since the first whip
ping there have been about fifty people
whipped In Sewer county.
On one occasion they whipped an
aged man and wife because OF some
thing 1t was alleged some member of
the family had done, but not for any
offense Of the old couple.
Later they whipped a negro 60 years
old because he had been making
speeches in the neighbOrhoOd for Con-
gressman John Houck. The three
Browns cay that this was the only
reason that the negro shows the scars
of the beating, and says the whitecaps
told him that II he had not made
speeches for Houck they would not
have whipped him. Out Of fifty who
have been whipped In the past two
years two-thirds Of them are women.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

dddsed BY the brutalities Of the gang,
tive Of these being their own members,
SO that the arrested men will have -
answer to the crime of murder as well
as assault and battery and whitecap-
ping.
According to the statement of the
three Browns the gang called itself
the Graveyard Host" Every men,
ber took an ironclad oath, the sub
stance of which was that before they
would reveal anything of the work
ings of the gang they would suffer
their own thrOats to be cut or to be
burned at the stake. Another pro-
vision of the oath was that if any
brother was arrested the others would
release him at all hazards.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

In his encounters with the Chinese
Captain Masao Matsugata of japan
must feel that he is enjoying only the
light recreation of a furlough, compared
with the supreme hardships he en-
dured about year ago while stu
dent at the university of Pennsylvania,
where he was one of the foremost foot
ball players. What is fighting the
pig-tails with cannon and ball COM
pared to fighting in football matchp
1t is the effort Of adjusting necktie
compared with the labors OF Hercules.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
Is Justice to Emperor William it is

IN justice to Emperor William it is
to be hoped that his hymn to Aeger is
not as bad as its translation into Eng
ish would indicate. The line in the
concluding stanza, ITO honor Thee,
o Mighty God," conveys wrong idea
to the orthodox mind. Aeger was a
fine old pagan, but in this enlightened
day he does not deserve to have his
title capitalized. And it may be pre-
sumed that the rendition OF pagan
hymn on Sunday afternoon, will, like
Deacon Simpsons boil, cast q gloom
over a devout community.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

The new post Office museum which
was opened at Washington recently,
will be an object of interest to all who
visit the national capital. The postal
curiosities in the government display
at the Worlds fair were alone equal
In Importance to many more preten-
tious exhibits, but the Washington
collection is said to contain, in ad-
dition to these, many valuable objects
which were not seen at Chicago at all.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
THE new style of commencement at

THE new style of commencement at
Yale, which abolishes speaking and
nearly all of the other public exer-
oises, will thrust into obscu rity the
painfully self-conscious young man
who has been the most conspicuous
figure on such former occasions. Like
the sweet girl graduate, the young
man graduate. with his wide cuffs and
torturous collar, big hands and feet
and squeaky voice, is vanishing into
the past.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
STORM ON ERIE.
Fears Expressed for tho Safety of Lake
Vessels.


Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. IA terrible
storm is raging on Lake Erie. The
high winds began at 5:45 this morning
and increased to nearly 60 miles an
hour at 10 o'clock. This afternoon the
wind had abated a trifie.
Shortly after noon the barge Porter
was sighted near Windmill Point. Her
sails were torn and small piece OF
canvas hoisted about 100 feet was the
only means Of propelling the barge.
The tug Johnson got n line to her just
outside the wall and got her behind
shelter. The men on board were thor
oughly exhausted. Wheelman Thorspi
lay In the cabin in an unconscious
condition from frightful wound in
his head. He had been struck by the
wheel when one Of the fierce waves
washed over the ship Another sen
man was washed overheard and was
rescued. At noon the Badger State
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

THE heirs of California million
aire. who hope to break the will
through a legal point touching the
charitable disposition OF his wealth.
may gain little money by that means,
but will gain it at the expense of the
deaf, dumb, blind and paralytic of the
state, whom an ordinary thief would
scorn to rob.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

The Japanese were wise in waiting
until the fortune of war was virtually
decided before investing in duck tents,
fine boots and other items Of military
luxury. They have earned the right
to enjoy the very best that American
genius has produced, and in addition
the Chinese can now be made to pay
for it.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

LONDON society women have a new
Nfad-the wearing Of an immense ring
on the first finger Of the right hand.
The ring has to be big and aggres-
sively solid, SO that it may contrast
with small and delicate hands. But
where will they get the hands?
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

NEW YORK has discovered that a
real Russian countess, once a belle at
the court of ST. Petersburg, is selling
fruit and newspapers at little stand
near the postoffice. If she had been
a count there would never have be en-
any necessity for her to do anything
more than hunt for title-loving heir
ess, for count amounts to more in
Russia than q prince in Italy.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

was discovered about five miles up tie
lake on the south shore.
She was flying danger signals and
four OF Maythams- biggest tugs were
sent to her.
The Idaho, from Duluth, laden with
copper and flour, narrowly escaped
being beached. She was rescued by
tugs. Her cargo had shifted.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
dependent
TREDERIC A. DRAKE, Proprietor.
DELTA, COLORADO.

A FRENCHMAN has invented phono.
graphic clock which talks the hours
instead of striking them. Time ia
money, and money talks; thereby,
why not time?
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

A MILWAUKEE couple who had
sought for relief from their marital
woes in the divorce court, were re-
united when it came to dividing their
pet dogs. Thus has the old saying
"Love me, love my dog" been vim
dicated at last.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

ANY young man who will now en-
case himself in soiled piece Of can
vas, rub his face with coal dust. muss
up his hair and then walk through
the streets with a football under his
arm can win all the admiring glances
he may crave.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

TRIALS Of new diphtheria cure at
Vienna are said to have demonstrated
Its success. The diphtheria was elm
mated. leaving to the patients the
felicity of dying from some less dis
tressing malady. However much the
physicians were pleased, it is not re.
lated that they congratulated the pa
fienfa
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

The worthless Wilkesbarre husband
who. in order to satisfy his cravings
for drink, stold the urn containing the
ashes of his wife's first husband and
sold it in New York, at least had the
sense to know that what was left of
his predecessor, even after cremation,
was Of more value than his own living
body.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

The dowager duchess Of Marlbor-
ough, formerly Mrs. Hammersley OF
New York, it is announced, is engaged
to Lord William Beresford. Many an
ambitious American heiress will con-
slider that Mrs. Hammersley should
have been content with a ducal coro-
net, and allowed one of them to have
. chance at the lord.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

r The doctors announce new dis
ease which is designated as elevator
sickness" It is probably contracted
by people who have been witnessing
recent attempts to elevate the stage.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07

Miss MONROE is said to have read
her Columbian ode at New York with
great dramatic effect. The circum-
stances recalls the fact that there is q
Mis- Monroe and that she did write .
poem, and excitss . fear that she may
vsate another.
The Delta independent., 1894-11-07
MRS. HERMANN TALKS
EXAMINED BY LExoW'S CON.
MITTEE.

She Tells How she Was Driven Out OF
New York by the Police Who Did Not
Want Her to Testify.-Shs Has Paid
the Police 02 900 for Protection and
Tells Who 1t Went To.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1894-02-07
SATURDAYS DAILY.

SATURDAY's DAILY.
 J c. Herndon is sick.
 John s. Jones of Chaparral, is in town.
 Con Cleary, of Ash Fork, has been appointed deputy assessor.
 Judge Hawkins is expected home this evening or tomorrow.
 Ed. NJ. Blake returned to-day from his trip to California.
 Five thousand tons of ice have been harvested at Bellemont.
 A Congress man claims to have discovered a mad stone which he offers to sell.
 James Nj. Baker has deeded lots 9 and II, block l, Prescott, to $. F. Baker, for $500.
 Mrs. Akers, mother of c. H. and J. w. Akers, celebrated her fifth birthday yesterday.
 Sheriff Lowry will commence making his annual assessment of property an Monday, February 3.
 The mercury dropped to within eight degrees of zero this morning in the thermometer at W nipple.
 Mrs. Vim, a charming young lady of San Francisco, arrived on yesterdays train, for a visit to Mrs. G. \. Swan.
 Arnundio Carrion was seriously cut about the throat aud back last night, out in one Of the grading camps, by a fellow Mexican. He was brought to the hospital today Coles A. Bashford returned yes terday from his ranch where he has just rounded up a train load of steers for shipment to Kansas City. They will be shipped from Del Rio next Tuesday.
 James k. Shirley, vice president, and acting president of the Hen rietta Mining company went out this morning with surveyor to survey a town site at the Dividend mine. O. C. Thompson, a frst-class draughtsman, formerly connected with the :. F., P. x ?. railway, re- turned last evening from the east, to take his old position in the engi- neer's office of the above road.
  Father Badilla is building a res srvoir on his ranch, about one mile | south of St. Johns. When com pleted it will hold large quantity of water, and be a great benefit to settlers down the river.-St. Johns Herald.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1894-02-07

! THURsDAY's DAILY.
 Mrs. J. P. Dillon has gone to San
 Francisco.
 John Lawler returned from Cali fornia last evening.
 F. NJ. Aver, the cattle buyer, came in on last evenings train.
 Cigarette smoking by boys should be suppressed if possible.
 John Friend has purchased Chas. Bidinger's Palace barber shop.
 Invitations are out for a fancy dress party at Whipple tomorrow evening.
 The Gazette has at last endorsed one department of the territorial administration.
 Mir. and Mrs D. Levy have gone to California to visit friends and the Mid-winter Fair.
 February will have three holidays. Arbor day, St. Valentines day. and Washington's birthday.
 Sport" Boyle, an old railroad man, went to work to-day for the s. F. r. X r. railroad.
 Harris Baldwin and Col. J. F. Wilson returned last evening from attending court in Phenix.
 Lieut.. Loveridge, of Whipple left for Rochester, New York this morn ing on account of tie illness of his father.
 The JoURNAL-MNER believes in patronizing home industries all the time, even at an increased cost over foreign articles.
 The examination of Constable Miller was concluded this afternoon and he was held under 5000 bonds to appear before the grand jury.
 The Electric Light company swung a sample arc light across the intersection of Gurley and Cortez streets last night, Illuminating the north east corner of the plaza.
 4 construction train was placed | on the $. F., P. X P. railroad to-day | and track-laying will be vigorously | pushed now. The boarding tram was moved to-day four miles out of | town.
 General and Mrs. T. J. Butler will | leave on Saturday for Los Angeles, | for the benefit of the latter's health. Mrs. Butler will remain there for some time, while the general will | return in few days.
 W. c. Foster writes that the ap- pOintment of a receiver for the Prescott land office will be left en- tirely to President Cleveland, ow- ng to the charges and counter charges against the applicants for he position.
 The Santa Ana correspondent of he Los Angeles Times says that a new orchestra has been organized n that city with the following well known musicians as members: J. D. Loppentine of Orange, first violin; J. E. Weust, violin; Louis Reuter-. -ioloncellO; H. Heim, claronet; F. D. Leonard, cornet; Ludwig Thomas, Piano. The new organi- ,ation will be known as the Thomas Orchestra
 One of the most curious forms of of recent date Is that put forth by the Rock Island Rail road, which has installed an officer on its executive staff known as rain This man claims to be able to produce rain on a few hours notice, and the company has hired him to keep the towns and ,ities along its road thoroughly sup oiled with showers. So far, his 'forts have been very successful. md the railroad is enjoying a boom md is turning rival companies green with envy.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1894-02-07
TUEsDAY's DAILY.

TUEsDAY's DAILY.
 F. B. Gage returned on the noon train to-day.
 The Columbian stamp is on top now in Prescott.
 The weather moderated very con siderably last night. Supervisor Roach came in yester- day from Pine Flat.
 Supervisor J. w. Smith returned to-day from visit to relatives in Iowa.
 B. B. Crapo. of Skull Valley, is quite sick with inilammatory rheu- matism.
 IF. Coppel of Tucson committed suicide by shooting himself under the left ear.
 Robert King, barber of Needles, committed suicide last week, by shooting himself.
 Thomas Brown, of Hotel Winsor, has been sick for several days, but IS convalescing now.
 There is a talk of submitting the question of "who shall be chief of police" to a vote of the people.
 one of the proprietors of the Needles Eye has opened an under taking establishment at Needles.
 Major Rowe came in from his min ing camp to-day to attend a ses- sion of the board of supervisors.
 The current expenses of Coehise county for the year 1893 were S39,- Sl5.45, as against S44, ,90l.35 for 1892.
 It is understood that John Law Ter has made a proposition to the city council to build jail for the city's use.
 The city council has again in structed the contractor for the re- pair of the reservoir to complete ] his work at once.
 Dr. Clark, the Bisbee bigamist, l has been released on bonds. The | doctor says he thought his first | wife was dead when he married | number 2.
 James Shirley and Jules Bau- mann returned last evening from the Dividend mine, where they went to lay of town site. The town site embraces l60 acres, and will be plated by Mir. Baumann. It has not been christened yet
 It is hoped that special election will be called to give our citizens an opportunity to vote for a special school tax to continue the public schools for the full term of nine months. The tax required would not exceed three mills.
 Postmaster Foster, of Lubec, Me-, writes that after the grip Hoods Sarsaparilla brought him out of a feeble, nervous condition, into com plete strength and bealth. Hoods Pills have won high praise for their prompt and efficient, yet easy action.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1894-02-07
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