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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09

McGann Wants Congress to Invesfi-
gate the Coxey Movement.

McGann Wants to 1nvestf-
gate the Coxey Movement.
WASHINGTON. May S-chairman Nc
Gam. OF the House committee on labor.
has completed the text of the joint resolu-
ton for a congressional investigation Of the
industrial unrest. and. incidentally, the
Coxey army movement. and it will be pre-
scented TO the labor committee tomorrow.
1t Is as follows:
Resolved. BY the Senate and House of
Representatives, that a joint committee be
appointed. consisting OF three Senator'S, to
be appointed by the President OF the SEN
ate. and four Representatives, to be ap-
pointed by the Speaker OF the House. whose
duty it shall be to investigate. and report
within thirty days, the cause OF the indus
trial depression responsible for SO much
distress throughout the country, and what
legislation will induce and preserve indus
trial and financial conditions that will offer
speedy, permanent and lucrative employ
ment 10 the citizens Of the United States"
It had been reported that Mr.. Coxey
would appear before the labor committee
Tomorrow, but this Is erroneous. Mr.. Nc
Gam says there will be no hearing. but
merely a committee meeting to pass on
the resolution. After the latter Is approved
by Congress the hearings will occur.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
HELD UP BY HOBOS
Tramps Attempt to Capture q Passen-
ger Train Near Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, o., May S.-The Cleveland
passenger express on the Baltimore & Ohio
southwestern railroad, leaving Cincinnati
at 8 o'clock. was held up near Wyoming
tonight by about twenty hobos. The train
crew drove the intruders off, but as soon
as the train was started the tramps board
ed it again. The trainmen notified the
Lockland police and stopped the train just
outside that town. The police were about
to attack when the tramps began to bran
dish revolvers and clubs. The terrified pas
sengers persuaded the police 10 make no
attempt TO drive off the tramps and the
train proceeded on its way with the unmo-
Tested hobos.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09

Letter IN Boston Transcript
Miss Blaine had the prettiest sort of a
wedding on Monday. and she was accom-
panied by the best wishes of all who knew
her. As an example of her thoughtfulness,
she sent, On her wedding morning. two
magnificent bouquets 10 the State DEPART
rent. asking that one be placed upon the
desk once occupied by her father, and the
other upon that used by Walker Blaine.
Her last duty, the day before she was
married, was To lay beautiful flowers upon
her fathers grave. She received presents
equal to those of a royal bride. and many
came from her fathers old friends and
admirers whom she had never seen. Wash
ington has often been accused OF prejudice
and injustice towards Mr.. Blaine's family
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Other DeafhS-

ELWOOD, n q. May 8.-Rev. William
Boyden, an aged minister of the M. E.
Church. who retired from active ministry
several years ago, and has resided here,
died last night, aged seventy-seven. He
was a prominent member Of the /. o. o..
f. lodge, and that order will have charge
of his funeral tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock.
He was one of the Oldest citizens Of this
city. His death was due to pneumonia
and heart failure.
RICHMOND, Ind, May 8.-Jesse Starr.
a prominent resident Of Wayne county,
was found dead in bed this morning at
seven years old. The cause of his death
is attributed to grip in conjunction with
other ailments.
ELKHART, Ind, May S.-Mrs. Mary
Oudkirk, sixty years a resident of this
county, died last night. aged eighty.
Mrs. L. p. Jones. wife or a retired busi-
ness man. died suddenly and Unexpectedly
to-day, aged hfty-six.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
CANADIAN OUTRAGE.
Two Vessels and Forty Americans Seized
While Fishing Off Pelee Island.

SANDUSKY. o., May S.-To-day, off Pc
lee island, the Canadian revenue cutter
Petrol, Captain Dunn commanding, capt
ured two American vessels, the Visitor and
Leroy Brooks. and forty gentlemen from
Cincinnati, Dayton. Springfield and Deca-
tur, ILL.,, who were fishing for black bass.
The vessels were dismantled, placed in
charge OF an armed crew and lowed to
Amherstburg, Canada. The gentlemen were
afterwards released. There is great excite
ment and bitter feeling all over the Islands
against Canadian officials for this great in
suit
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Eighty-Five Miie- an Hour.

new Lenign Valley engine No. 655 made a
run from Buffalo to Rochester. arriving
here at 100 a m to-day, an average speed
OF eighty-ive milss being reported. Supt.
c.. "A. beach, Assis ant G. W. Smith and
other railroad men were In the coach at
tached. The engine came out OF the BunaiO
shop Saturday and this Is its second trip
on the road Engineer Hickman promised
to make an average OF ninety miles an
hour on the return trip to Bufalo. The en-
CINE has been christened the c. A Beach.
Tie return trip was slow. two hours being
REQUIRED 70 make eighty-eight mile
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Opposed to Hatch's Bill.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. May S.-A statement
recently made by Congressman Hatch that
all the Objectionable features of his anti
option bill, excepting those relating TO
bucket shops, have been eliminated. and
that regular dealers In futures are now
pretty well satisfied with the bill, has
caused SO much adverse comment In busl-
ness circles here that the board of directors
of the Merchants Exchange, in formal
meeting to-day, emphatically declared the
statement of Mr.. Hatch 10 be untrue and
misleading, and rea ffirmed the protest
against the bin made by the board a month
ago. This action was t~elegraphed TO Con-
gresham Cobb. OF this city, this evening.
with the request that he make all members
acquainted with IL.
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Forced TO Quit Work.

LEHIGH, ]. T.. May S.-Wiliams Bros.
proprietors of the strip pit. broke their
promise 10 the striking miners and again
commenced digging coal yesterday morn
Ing. The men were at work to-day under
when one thousand striking miners, headed
by about five hundred women and a brass
band and 80 men heavily armed, marched
down upon them Workmen and marshals,
seeing that IL was impossible TO cope with
this force, offered no resistance and the
men quit work. The strikers then left for
Coalgate, where they intend TO force all
the strip pitters to Quit work.
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New Republicans Sworn In.
Cnecial 70 tho I~ndiananOliS Journal

SpeCIdI 10 Ine IHuIdIIdpOlIS JOuIIdI
ELWOOD, Ind, May S.-The new city
Council was organized last night, the new
members taking the oath and listening to
the annual address of Mayor w. A. De
Hority, who urged some needed reforms
along different lines Of municipal affairs.
the discharge of the old police board and
the selection of a new one. This resulted
in the reelection of Theodore Harnack, OF
the old board, and the election of Joseph
Boyer a new member. These, together
with Mayor DeHority, constitute the police
board. 1t is not thought that any sweeping
changes will be made in the police depart
ment.
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LIMA, o., May S.-The Lima steel casing
works were destroyed by fire shortly after
10 o'clock tonight. entailing a loss OF $780,
O0, with $4,000 insurance. The plant was
comparatively new and was the best
in the interior of the main building, but
the cause is unknown.
sPRINGFIELXD. H., May The vii.
lage OF Pawnee was partly destroyed by
fire to-day. Loss, 100000
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Death Caused by a Nail in His Foot.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, May Sat his home
In West Columbus this evening George
Gunnells, aged twenty-nine. died in great
agony. Four weeks ago he stepped on a
rusty wire nail that entered his foot
through a shoe. TIL wound soon healed,
but a few days ago the unfortunate man
was seized with cramps first in his stom-
ach, but which soon extended to his en-
tire system, and when death came his
spine was curved backward like a rain
bow.
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INDIANA DEATHS.

Rev. David Andrews, of Terre Haute,
Dies mt Valparaiso.
Special to The Indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO, Ind, May S.-Rev. David
Andrews, pastor of the First Methodist
Church, of Terre Haute, suffering with
consumption. died this morning at the
home of his wife's parents at Sedley, west
of this city. He had been in poor health
and came here about two months ago on
a visit. The funeral will be held at Ho-
bart tomorrow. Rev. r. s. Martin, Of
Grace NJ. Z. Church, Chicago, and Rev.
G. II. Hannah will o~ficiate.
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Judicial Convention Mt Upton.
Snecial 10 the hollis Journal

KOKOMO. Ind, May S.-The Republic
ans of the Thirty-sixth judicial circuit,
comprising the counties of Howard and
Upton, held their convention at Upton at
10 o'clock to-day. BY the rule Of rotation,
Howard county was entitled to the prose-
cutting attorney this year and W. d. Davis,
Of this city, was nominated by acclama-
ton. He will be elected by one thousand
majority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09

Horse Found in n Pond, Wagon on
the Bank and Two People Missing.

Horse Found In n Pond, Wagon on
the Bank and Two People Missing.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. May S.-A horse
was found in a pond near Shelburn, Sulli-
van county. with only its head protrud-
ing from the water. A spring wagon was
on the bank, but no owner could be found
and none of the ~neighbors recognized the
outfit. The pond was drained, but no clew
was discovered. On Sunday a man and
boy were seen near the place. To-day the
family of George Vonderhide, of this city,
reported TO the police that Mr.. Vonderhide
and his nine-year-old son left here with
a horse and spring wagon to go across the
river to cut hoop poles, and that they
nave not been heard from since. The place
where the horse and wagon were found
in Sullivan county is about twenty miles
from here 1t is said that two shots were
heard in that direction Saturday afternoon.
commencement Programme.
Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, May S.-The fifty
fifth annual commencement Of DePauw
University is in the dim distance and
Greencastle is beginning TO make prepare
tions for it's sessions. Commencement day
this year will be on Wednesday. June Is,
and the faculty to-day issued the follow
ing programme of commencement week
exercises:
Monday to Friday. June 4 to S-Examina-
ton of classes.
Saturdays p. m, graduating exercises
Of the preparatory school.
Sunday-9 a. m, university class meet
ing; 1890 a. m, baccalaureate sermon by
President John T.. ID. John: 2:3O D.. M.
memorial services in honor Of the late
DIR. Alexander Martin, including brief adj
dresses by Bishop Thomas Bowman, Rev.
w. II. Halstead. Rev. George w. Switzer,
Dean IL. A. Goblin and others; s y. m,
union meeting of the Young Mems and
Women Christian Association. the Ep-
worth Leagues. and the Christian En-
deavor Societies OF the city.
Monday-9 a. m. business meeting OF the
Indiana Methodist Historical Society; 2 =.
n. meeting of the joint board OF trus-
tees and visitors; 1880 p. m. festival OF the
School OF Music.
Tuesdays a m, business meeting OF
the Society or the Alumni; 3 a. m, field
exercises OF the senior class; 10 a. M.
literary exercises OF the senior class: 2:3o
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
The Printing Omce Site Bill.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The bill for the
erection of a Public Printing Office in
Washington occupied the attention of the
House during the greater part Of the day,
and came to a rather ignominious ending.
A number of amendments and substitutes
were offered TO the first section providing
for the purchase of a site, but the only one
which finally came out Of the melee was a
resolution of Mr.. Holman to refer the
committee on public buildings and grounds.
with instructions to select a site on ground
now owned by the government. The naval
appropriation bill was called up and briefly
explained in some OF it's parts by Mr.. Cum
mings. but the House adjourned at $40 be-
fore he had concluded his remarks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09

IUICIBO INIeT-OCtdH-
A Lexington wife converted her husband
who announced himself as "a Breckin-
ridge man. Well" says the wife, IF
you intend to support him / shall invite
him TO tea on his arrival In the city this
evening"" Hubby compromised at once,
and the Colonel was not invited to tea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Two Boy Robbers Caught.
TO the Indianapolis Journal.

DECATUR, Ind, May s. Early this
morning Frank and John Emery, two
brothers. aged fourteen and fifteen, were
caught. in the act of robbing the Grand
Rapids & Indiana railway station. They
were robblng the safe, which had been
left unlocked, and contained several hun
dred dollars. They were arrested and
lodged in jail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Parker-McAfee Jury Out All Night.

FRANKLIN, Ind. May S.-The fate of
John Parker and Ed McAfee is once more
in the hands of a jury. The argument was
concluded at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
Judge Johnson Immediately delivered the
charge to the jury, and at $50 o'clock the
twelve men entered the jury room. They
were still out at midnight. Mr.. Healing,
for the defense, completed his argument
at noon. He spoke six hours. Prosecutor
Holtzman's closing argument took three
hours.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Presbyterian Women Missionaries.

PRINCETON, Ind, May S.-The annual
meeting of the Women's General Mission
airy Society of the United Presbyterian
Church was begun here tonight. The pro-
gramme of the evening included an address
of welcome by Mrs. S. Z. Munford, of
Princeton, responded TO by the president,
Mrs. Henderson, of Omaha. There were
greetings from the different sections of
field work, followed by a reception.
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made by the whole Blaine family to force
young James Blaine's recognition-some-
times they have succeeded, but generally
have failed. as they did with the late
Mrs. Harrison. But this little Harriet
Blaine was a great favorite here from her
earliest days, and nobody thought less OF
her because of her innocent loyalty TO q
scapegrace brother.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09

LOGANSPORT, Ind, May S.-The octo-
genarian race in this city yesterday mar
rowed down to two entries-Hannibal Pur-
cell, aged eighty-two, and Benjamin Sim
mons, aged e~ighty-six, both of this county.
One-half mile heat was run, Purcell winning
in five minutes and efty-eight seconds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Strike Declared on.

CHICAGO. May s-A conference be-
tween the brick manufacturers and their
employees. held to-day. resulted in a settle
ment and the strike was declared OF, con-
c~eSslOns being made by both sides. The
strike lasted about two months and sew
e-al times bloodshed was narrowly averted.
About FIVE hundred men were out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Muncie Gun Club Tourney.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, May S.-The Muncie Gun
Club has arranged for its sixth annual
spring tourney, to be held Wednesday and
Thursday, May 30 and 81. Clubs from all
parts of eastern Indiana and from Ohio
will be invited.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
LOCOMOTIVES Engineers.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, May S.-The national
convention of the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Engineers will meet in this city on
Thursday and already a number of dele
gates are In the city. There are 52S dele
gates and nearly all will be present. The
grand officer TO be elected is second as
sistant grand chief, to succeed Hayes,
who has been put in charge of the brother
hoods insurance business. The other off,
GERS terms do not expire for two years.
Relations with the American Railway
Union, federation OF brotherhood men and
q reduction OF the size of the conventions
in the interest Of economy are the chief
matters 10 be acted on by the convention.
The woman'S auxiliary meets on Friday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Kokomo Hen Lays T~eIescopic Eggs.

Special 10 the Ind1anapO1S JOURNAL.
KOKOMO, Ind, May SC. NJ. Barlow,
of this city. has a hen that lays 'tele-
scopic' eggs. Sunday she laid a double
decker Of enormous size which, on being
opened, revealed another egg encased in a
perfect shell. The inner egg was all yolk,
the outer one all white.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Liberty ReII, for scboo,.-

WASHINGTON. May S.-senator Gordon
introduced in the Senate a joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary OF War and Sec
rotary Of the Navy to donate TO w. o. Nc
Dowell, of the Columbian liberty bell COM
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such a petition will not operate as a stay
OF Judgment TO keep the defendants from
serving their sentences while IL Is pending.
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Columbus Horse Exchange saIes

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, May S.-This was a ban
ner day in the horse exchange here. Two
men by the name of Joseph A Aiker and
A. ]. Hawns became the owners of Lady
Finch. price 5000; Beasor. 2:2s. by Bartholo-
NEW Wilkes, $50; McWeddle, 2:2S, $500;
Gray Harry, 2:l9, for $3.50. This Is the
largest sale of good horses that has been
made here for years
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Threats OF Alabama strikers.

~hMINuHA Ma, May h-At Blue
creek mines to-day over one hundred ne
groes were put 10 work without molesta-
ton. EvictiOns OF striking miners are in
progress. This has irritated the strikers
considerably and continued threats of vio-
lence are being made Threatening no.
tees bearing daggers. pistols. collins and
crossbOnes are being posted promiscuously.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
VIII Not Go Into conference.

CHICAGO. May S-Owners OF the north
ern Illinois coal mines have refused TO go
into the conference to be held for the pur-
pose OF arranging a basis of settlement for
the miners strike. The northern Illinois
owners claim that they are not interested
parties 10 the matter In dispute. The trouble
originated between the owners OF the Ohio
and Pennsylvania mines and their men,
and they must settle their differences as
best they can.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
Presiding Elder. salary Raised.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, May S.-The annual
stewards meeting Of the Methodist Epis-
copal churches in the Richmond district,
was held here to-day, Rev. A. E. Mahin,
presiding elder. presiding. There was a rep
resentative present from each congregation
in the district. TIL chief work done by
the body was settling the salary of the
elder at 81. 10, a raise of $50 over last year,
and apportioning the following bcnevo-
lences. which are to be paid by the dis
trict this year: Missions, 50, 1874; church ex-
tension, sS21; Sunday School Union, Sll5;
tracts, SIS; freedman's aid, 500; education,
s328: bishops. $303: General Conference, 1903;
Conference claimants. 1852.
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p. m, Grafton before the Phi Beta Kappa
Society by Charles j. Little. d. D., Garrer
Biblical Institute; 5 p. m, reunion and
banquet OF the Society of the Alumni, adj
dress by Charles n. Sims. ID. D., LII. D.,
class Of so, Indianapolis; poem by Frank
Terrell Lodge, a. NJ, class OF 81, Detroit,
Mich
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS day. 10 a.
m, GRAFTON before the senior classes by
Hon. Henry Watterson. Louisville, subject,
Compromises OF Life conferring degrees
by the nresident.
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Frankfort,s successfuI Festival.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKFORT, Ind. May S-The May
Festival, given under the auspices Of the
NJ. E. Church. is a greater success than
ever this year. The initial lecture was
given Sunday night by Rev. Curtis, OF
Chicago. his theme being What Think Ye
of Christi" Last night DR.. c. n. Sims, OF
Indianapolis. delighted everyone with one
of the grandsst lectures ever delivered in
this city, on philosophers Stone. or For
tunes for Everybody" Tonight Editor
Into and out of Infdelity.' Wednesday
night Judge Byron X. Elliott comes, and
Thursday the programme closes with a
musicale by home and foreign talent.
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Haxe Yo. Trted Itf

The greatest Health Restorer. Martins
Vile water. Bottled right at the springs. ].
Netzger * Co.. sole agents. TEL 40z
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Two Sets of Officers nj sheIbyviIIe.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, May S.-The Re-
publican councilmen took possession of the
city tonight with a majority of two.
They appointed the new committees for
the next year by resolution over the pro-
test of Mayor Morrison, whose term does
not expire until next September. They APP
pointed as city attorney David J.. Wilson,
ex-Mayor; street commissioner. e. 8.
Powell; marketmaster, Henry Gathman;
city sexton, William Warden. The men
who were removed TO make way for those
elected will endeavor to hold their places
under the provisions OF the McHugh bill,
which they claim fixes the end Of their
term in next September, when the Mayor
and other elective officers are changed.
They will take the case into the courts,
and until the matter be decided Shelby
vile will have two sets of officers. one
recognized by the Republican members
and one recognized by the Democratic
members
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A DOUBLE-EDGED LAW
Republicans Turn the McHugh
Act ON the Democrats.
Terre Haute and S~helbyyille Councils
Fire Old Officers and Put i'm Re-
publicans-State Items.
Special to the IndIanapolIs journal.

special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. nd. May S-This city
will nave a dual set Of city officials to-
morrow. The new Republican Council to-
night abolished the Office of city attorney
and then recreated 1t and elected a Repub-
hcan to succeed a Democrat. The offices
Of city engineer. chief of fire department.
and street commissioner were likewise de-
clared vacant and then Republicans elected
to succeed Democrats. City Attorney Foley
told the Council that he would continue TO
hold the office until September, because he
claimed that his term continued until that
time under the new McHugh law. Lawyer
Beasly. for Fire Chief Kennedy. informed
the Council that Kennedy would not yield.
The law reads that the city officials hold
ing office at the time the law went into
effect should continue until September, 1884,
but another clause says that The Council
can remove at its pleasure. The Democrats
will go into court for a restraining order
and there is sure to be a test case OF this
law which will be of interest to all the
cities in the State except Indianapolis, Fort
Wayne and Evansville. which have special
charters
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General Notes.

required for navy or army uses, 10 be cast
into souvenir liberty bells for the use or
schools