davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
NITROGLYCERIN WORKS BLOWN Up
ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY.
Fourteen People Torn Into Fragments
-Four Miners SuffOcated In a West
Virginia Coal Pit.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.-A terrific re-
port and conclusion, which was distinctly
felt all through the city and towns around
the bay for a distance of forty miles, to-
day, at first believed to have been
caused by an earthquake, but proved to be
an explosion in the nitroglycern and mix
ing houses of the California powder works
at Pinole, across the bay. The crew of the
glycerin house, four in number and the
foreman of the mixing room were all killed
as were also nine Chinese working in the
latter department. The explosion occurred
in the nitroglycerin house and was probably
caused by Chinese dropping a of the
explosive. The cause cannot be definitely
ascertained, however, as all connected with
the building dead. There were two
hundred Chinese in the adjacent mixing
room and at the sound of the explosion all
ran. The force of the explosion was tre-
mendous. Huge pieces of wood were thrown
into the bay distance of half a mile and
nitroglycerin tanks were hurled a dis
tance of 800 yards. Hands, legs and
other parts of the mutilated remains
went up, and the mixing storehouse and
gun cotton in the premises followed. The
nitroglycerin house, of which not a vestige
now remains. was a three-story frame
structure 100 by 50 feet. 1t contained
5000 pounds of nitroglycerin and 2,0o0 pounds
of Hercules powder. A remarkable feature
of the explosion is that although the store
house contained 1000 pounds of Hercules
powder is completely wrecked it's contents
are intact In all, 100000 pounds of explos
ives went up with a roar and with sheet
of flame The dead are: Clarence Johnson,
foreman of the glycerin house: ID. a. Doane,
of Pinole; NJ. Minahah. of Oakland; {.
Veigas of Martinez; w. ID. Taylor. foreman
of the mixing house and nine Chinese.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22

income tax law, said: 1.-The income tax
decision is very fortunate for the best in
terests of the country. 1t marks the be-
ginning of the downfall of Populism and
extreme sectionalsm. 1t will still further
elevate our credit with other powers when
they see the integrity with which our
courts discharge their duties IL will in
spire confidence In our stability and in our
ability to withstand periods of depression.
/ believe the decision will have a more
lasting effect upon our credit than any
thing that has taken place in five years,
because, after all, the United States Su-
preme Court represents the equity and jus
tice of the whole country. Its example goes
out TO 65 600. 600 or 20. coo 600 people"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
MRS. HEDBERG TO WED.
Widow of the Late Captain Will
Marry Chicago Singer.

CHICAGO. May 21.-It was announced to-
day that Mrs. Hedberg, widow of Captain
Hedberg. who was shot and killed "A num-
ber of months ago by Lieutenant Nancy, at
Fort Sheridan. at which post both of the
men were stationed. is to be married. June
3. to Diamond Strpnens. son of Henry
stephens the boz manufacturer. Young
Mr. stephens is about twenty-five years of
age. and is musical in his tastes, this fact
leading to his acquaintance with Mrs. He'd
berg, who is quite singer. Mrs. Hedberg
is about thirty years old and has repu-
tation as a beauty. She became prominent
during the trial OF Lieutenant Nancy by
her avowed desire for justice and the pun
ishment of her husbands slayer.
friend of Mrs. Hedberg said to-day that
after the wedding they will go TO New
York city. and will probably he on the read
a good deal. as Mr.. Stephens is profess
sional singer. The wedding will take place
in some Episcopal Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
May Cost Million. of Dollars.

ROCHESTER,, y. Y. May 2l.--In an in
terview here on the income tax Collector
Fleckenstein said Now that the Supreme
Court has declared against the tax it is
certain that innumerable suits will be
Immediately instituted against the United
States to recover proceeds collected under
the income tax law after the war. OF
course If this law is unconstitutional the
old law must have been. and the courts
must so decide. In the event of these
suits being brought the loss TO the United
States would be millions of dollars"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
Lawyer BENSON in Luck.

OAKLAND. Cal. May 2l.-Patrick r.
nation that goes To- confirm the rerent
news that he is heir 10 a vast estate I'm
>England. Since the first notification was
received by him. April TO- last another
OF his titled relatives has died. leaving him
fourth interest in a si,000,Go0 estate. Six
weeks ago Mr.. Benson received news OF the
death of his grand uncle. Sir John DowIes
or scotland, who left him an interest I'm his
estate valued at $s50.ooo. His attorney has
his grand uncle, Sir Andrew DoHles of Ja-
maica. British West Indies, who leaves him
z quarter interest In his estate valued at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22

works. Altogether they employ about Is 900
men, All these works are now running
on nonunion basis, and are said 10 be
paying less than the Amalgamated scale.
The new organization, so far as can be
learned, will have no connection with the
Amalgamated Association, and has been
named the Damascus Association of Amer
lea. The membership is composed of steel
meters, rollers and hammermen of the
various works. numbering about one thou
sand 1t is claimed that the only step yet
to be taken TO put the organization on a
working basis is the election of officers
which will be held on Thursday night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
1.5OO Miners Called Ont.

PlTTSBURG, May 21.-The miners of this
district are making desperate fight in the
face Of their defeat in their strike for 50
cents per ton. To-day the officials succeeded
in calling out about 1900 men on the Char
tiers branch of the Panhandle railroad and
all the mines of that section are closed.
The mines on the Wheeling division of the
Baltimore & Ohio road running in full,
however, and ii is generally conceded that
the strike is lost. But the officials of the
United Mine Workers are trying TO get the
men out along The main line of the Balti-
more & Ohio, and on Thursday they will
attempt the greater feat of bringing out the
miners of the New York and Cleveland
Gas Coal Company, who are at work at 10
cents per ton, under contract.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
Pickets AssauItcd.

BLUEFIELD. w. Va, May 21.-Private
Fields, of the Petersburg Greys. stationed
at the east picket line, in Pocahontas. w.
Va, was assaulted by unknown persons
and peltcd with stones early this morning
He has been unconscious since There were
other disturbances on the picket lines last
night, but no other casualties. A large
force of miners went TO work this morn
ing. Two carloads of Italians brought to
Pocahontas were shipped East to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22

COLUMBUS, o., May 2I.-A national con-
vention of miners Is 10 be held here May
-. The call made at the request of
the Ohio mine officials, and is TO embrace
western Pennsylvania. West Virginia. Ohio
Indiana and Illinois Local unions and local
assemblies are entitled to one vote each for
one hundred members or the majority frac-
tion thereof.
Operators here say they do not believe
Pittsburg or West Virginia will he repre-
scnted by operators in the convention. They
predict failure of settlement on that ac-
count They state the Lake Shore road
is getting three hundred cars of coal per
day from Pittsburg. which shows that the
miners are not able TO control their own
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
nDuCu, D nCNVc TAT RAILWAY STANDS on
-

all day long there was steady stream 60
ing TO and fro. The temple was formally
dedicated to-day. The ceremonies began
promptly at 10 o'clock. but the dedication
being part of the ritual of the order. was
lowed inside the sacred pale being the off,
GERS of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. the Off
GERS of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania,
New York and other States, and the officers
of all local and visiting lodges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
COMMENTS OF CONGREssMEN.
Senator Morgan Says the Taxing Pow.
ers Are I'm q state of Wreck.

senator Morgan S8!S the laN1nE Pow.
ers Are I'm a state of Wreck.
WASHINGTON. May 2.-The income tax
decision was the chief subject of discussion
in official and political circles to-day Sem
ator Morgan. of Alabama one of the ablest
constitutional lawyers IN the Senate, said
the decision presented a very grave situa-
ton. and he did not care to give an extend
ed opinion of it's effects. as the subject
would probably come before the Senate.
Besides. said he II do not care to hold
post mortem. l am not a coroner. In a
nutshell. l will say, however. that the de-
cision leaves the taxing powers of the gov
ernment in a state of wreck. II will re-
auire long time for us to gather up the
fragments. Principles of taxation which
were considered we'll settled are torn up
by this decision
How will the question come up in the
Senate?''
I'm connection with the question of re-
funding the y5,cOo already collected and the
bacco taxes. All those taxes are as much
direct taxes as the tax on personality and
as unconstitutional according to yester-
members of the court. as lawyers are too
apt TO do. were seeking around for prece-
ent and 10 ancient Tnsy did not
Justice Shiras did not hesitate to reverse
his own opinion of month ago; but old
wine. increased with age.
What can Congress do?''
'Of course" replied Senator Morgan,
Congress will have to accept the decision.
but an amendment to the Constitution is
always possible.
Senator Faulkner. of West Virginia, said
he thought there was no danger of an
extra session and no earthly chance for
one. He added: Even with this less of in
come there is a comfortable. condition of
the treasury. 1t has to-day 500, co., COO sur
plus in addition to the gold reserve and |
am sure that will be sufficient to last until
the meeting of Congress. The country will
not suffer so much from a lack of legis-
lation as Il would from a session OF Con-
eress."
Representative Updegraff. Republican, OF
Iowa, said: THE tax was not an unpopular
one i'm the West. However, / think the
oourt lid well to declare the whole act
void. after il had been devitalized by the
first judgment. ] see no necessity for an
e. ira session of Congress now"
Ex-Reprcsentative Brookshire, of Indiana.
declined 10 comment on the action OF the
Supreme Court. but was emphatic in his
opinion that extra session would be uG-
necessary and undesirable.
Ii Pleases Russell Sage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
ProSpectise Duel.

NEW YORK May 2l-Col Daniel Roun-
tree. of Atlanta. Ga. went South via WASH
inston and an early train to-day. He left
this city yesterday, afternoon in The COM
and STOPPED at the latter sentleman's res
idence. IN Hackensack. n. j.. last night
DIR Westnoreiand with whom Colonel
Rountree had an encounter Sunday. went
South yesterday afternoon. at $3.50 o'clock
Some significance Is attached TO the facts
stated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22

DALE, n. Y, May 2l.-Henry Richards
and wife. of Varysburg. while driving to
visit a sister of Mrs. Richards. living near
here. were struck by passenger train No.
on the Erie railroad. west-bound. at a
crossing half mile west of the station.
The horse was cut from the buggy and
escaped without a scratch. The occupants
were thrown forty feet and instantly
killed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
Hallway Telegraphers.

ST. LOUIS. May 2l.-To-days session Of
the Order of Railway Telegraphers was
consumed principally in hearing and deter
mining the charges against A. j. Karkin.
editor of the Internationl Railroader, and
delegates from Chicago Division 81. The
charges alleged a violation of obligation in
criticising in his paper the general officers
of the order and were preferred by j.. K.
L. Austin, editor of the Railroad Teleg-
rapher. the official organ of the brother
hood. The charges were sustained and the
delinquent editor was reprimanied. The
trouble is an echo from the Ramsey-Powell
rivalry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
Rebels Have Little support.

COLON, Colombia. May H.-According to
advices which come from reliable sources
the insurrection in Cuba is rapidly failing.
The revolt. ii is represented lacks the sup
port OF the better classes of Cubans, that
the Spanish military commanders are sue
ceeding in isclating the trouble to one dis
trict and that the end of the uprising Is
expected in a few weeks. hand OF IN
surgents pursued by troops has burned the
railroad station at Maya and two stores
near Songo. A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

GALESBURG, H., May 21.-The conven-
tion of the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men this afternoon listened to speeches
from Grand Master Frank Sargent and
Grand Secretary f. W. Arnold of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, urg-
ing closer federation of railroad labor
organizations. The matter of Grand Master
Wilkinsons resignation raised a spirited dis
cussion, and action was again postponed
until he should present his annual report.
He desired TO withdraw the resignation, but
was not permitted TO do so. 1t is likely he
may yet decide to enter the race for the
grand masters office again, in which case
there would be a lively fight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22

LEAVENWORTH. Kan. May 21.-The
Home Riverside Coal and Mining Company
has posted notices that June 1 reduction
of 10 cents on the ton will be made in
the price of mining as we'll as 10 to
IL per cent. cut in the wages of all com
pany men, paid a stipulated sum per month.
Ii is not probable that there will be a
strike as the men too poorly situated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
CIGAR Makers, Trade Mark.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, May I.-The
Supreme Court to-day decided. in the case
Of the State against Bishop. from st.
Louis that the trade mark of the Cigar
Makers International Union is subject to
protection by law. and that an act of the
Legislature imposing fine of 500 for i'm
itating the trade mark is valid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
N~w Labor Orrnnixation.

PITTSBURG, May 2i.-An organization
embracing the skilled employees of five large
steel plants in the Pittsburg district is said
to have been secretly formed within the
past few weeks to secure advanced and
uniform rate OF wages and an improvement
of tho steel workers condition generally.
The movement is represented 10 take in
the Black Diamond steel works. Howe.
Brown & Co.. La Belle steel works, Ander-
son. Dupuy & Co. and the Crescent steel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
Oad Fellow., TempIc pcdicn,cd.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May 2l.--This city
Is agiow with bunting. flags and emblems
of the order of Odd Fellows. but the steady
downpour which has continued all morn
ing caused postponement of me big parade.
The rain did not prevent the thousands OF
visitors from viewing the new temple, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
Miners Resume Work.

POMEROY, o.. May 2l.-The strike in
augurated in this district May to fight
AGAINST reduction of mining from cents to
10, cents per bushel is over. The Syracuse
miners at last succumbed and accepted the
reduction and resumed work this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
WAGON WHEAT. .....74C
A LESSON TO HOODLUMS.
Lincoln Moody Shot by Escort Of Two
women, Who Were InsuIted.
Special to the Indianapolis JournaI
ACME MILLING COMPANY.
as2 WEST WASHINGTON STREET.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DANvILLE, ILL.,, May zl.-Lincoln Moody,
a young man about twenty-six years old.
was fatally shot I'm this ci.y last evening.
+, He insulted a couple OF young women who
were passing on the street Their escort
drew revolver and opened fire on him.
Moody lives at Sideil.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22

NEW YORK, May 21.-What promises to
be the biggest strike ever known i'm the
garment-makng industry in this city is
impending over the question of the weekly
wage system. The operatives demand that
manufacturers and contractors renew the
existing agreement with the brotherhood
of tailors and grant the weekly work sys-
tenn to other garment workers organiza-
tions. Demands will also be made for an in
crease of wages in some instances. The
strike is not likely to be ordered before
Sept. Il. Meyer Schoenfeid has been dele
gated to organize for the strike. He will
visit Rochester. Syracuse Utica ana other
towns where tailoring work is done for
New York city firms and organize the work.
men and women. Since the last strike the
manufacturers have sent out part of their
work to the smaller cities i'm this State,
New Jersey and Connecticut. where they
have been able TO have A good deal of II
done i'm sweat shops at low prices. under
the piece work and task system. 1t is ex-
pected to stop this cut-throat business by
solidifying the garment workers under one
general organization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
Seven Miners Injured.

BARTSHORNE. /. T.. May 21.-A gas ex-
plosion occurred in Anderson coal mine this
morning and seven miners were burned. one
seriously. A Pole miner accidentally caused
the explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
LABOR CONVENTIONS
MEETING OF THE IRON AND STEEL
WORKERS OF AMERICA.
New Organization at Pittsburg-RalI-
way Trainmen and Telegraphers-
Miners to Meet May 30.

CLEVELAND, o., May 21.-The twelfth
annual convention of the Amalgamated AS
sociation of Iron and Steel Workers of
America was called to order in Memorial
Hall by President Garland, this morning
with about one hundred delegates present.
large number of delegates had not ar
rived when the meeting came to order but
1T is probable that at least $50 will be i'm
attendance by tomorrow. According to the
programme prepared the morning session
was to have been an open one with ad-
dresses of welcome by Mayor McRisson
and Mr.. ]. II. Hoyt. Owing, however, to
various reasons the public meeting was
postponed until afternoon, and the conven-
ton Immediately went into executive ses-
sion.
The general sentiment which apparently
prevails among the delegates is that this
convention will be the most important in
the history of the organization. 1.-THE as
sociation," said Secretary Kilgalon. was
never In such good position to hold
convention. While the convention will be
numerically weak. the hard times prevent
ing full attendance, the strength of the
amalgamation as represented, was never
SO strong Heretofore there have been
adssgnsio1s on e,s;l among some classes represent
ed. TniS dissensfon was attributable largely
to several classes Of the trade not being
adequately represented. This year the sit
ton has gained in strength. and has ex-
tended TO every branch of iron and steel
workers. What we will do I cannot say
nor predict. The revival of trade will have
a tendency to make this convention the
most important ever held and the most
successful The feeling that there will
be some radical changes made I'm the wage
scale appears to be apparent. The dele
gates are reticent and will not commit
themselves in any manner"
President Garland was shown dispatch
from Pittsburg to-day stating that new
organization was about to be formed in
that city which would be Independent of
the Amalgamated Association. II don't
he, "and If union of any kind is con-
templated in those mills think it is merely
a preliminary step to get foothold in the
Amalgamated Association. If they do not
join our organization we would not con-
slider them antagonistic. If they feel they
must receive union wages they will rec
ognize US the leading spirit among iron
and steel workers, and consequently will
naturally be glad to join us. We can't
blame the men because they desire union
wages. They are working on a scale
mated scale. and there is a possibility Of
their evincing a disposition 10 form
union"
When the convention took recess at
noon the delegates stated that the session
had been devoted entirely to routine bust
ness. The open meeting was again post
poned until tomorrow, when Mayor Nc
Kisson and Hon. Robert T.. Porter will
deliver brief addresses. AT p. m. the
convention again went into executive ses-
sion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
10 he Welcomed Home.

OMAHA. Neb.. May 2l.-Elaborate prepa-
rations are being made to receive the
Thurston Rifles on their victorious return
from Memphis. Gs1. john NJ. Thurstcn, ior
whom the company is named, will deliver
an address at the armory on their return
crack military company and the holders Of
State military honors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22
BImencIds "a second Gibraltar.

COLON. Colombia. May 2L-Referring 10
the recent work OF fortifying Biuenelds
on the Mosquito coast and the mounting OF
Krupp guns. a former officer of the gov
ernment there says: lit is the work of
General cabezas. who regards Bluefelds
as his private property and declares he will
hold 1t against all comers. President Zelnyo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-22

NEW YORK. May 2l.-The World says:
Private letters received here tell OF re-
newed political disturbances in Venezuela
with prospects OF another revolution. The
plan OF general amnesty to draw back TO the
country all its noted exiles has proved a
failure The celebration was not "A success
far national harmony concerned
and the exies have become suspicious
Nearly all intended leaving the country
again. Business in the leading cities is
poor. In politics there Is chaos, which is
rapidly reaching crisis. Maracaibo and
Los Andes have protested against the na-
tional government for having forced q
money contribution thereby invalidatng the
autonomic rights of the states. Manuel
Matos has not proved the ideal
Premier. President Crespo Is reported
10 be getting ready to form new Cabinet
and has sent word TO his brother. Gen.
Luis Crespo. to come and take command
of the troops in order TO protect him