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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
OUSTED MEN ANGRY
MAYOR STRONG SCORED ny TWO
PLATT REPUBLICANS.
Roosevelt, Grant and Parker Sworn
In as Police Commissioners of New
YOrk-Other Political News.

NEW YORK, May 6.-Theodore Roose-
welt, COL Fred ID. Grant and A. ID. Parker
were sworn in to-day as police commits
sioners to succeed Messrs. Martin, Kerwin
and Murray. When the new board, which
consists of four members, met later in the
day Commissioner Roosevelt was chosen
president, Commissioner Andrews was
elected treasurer. Commissioner Parker was
appointed chairman OF the committee on
elections and of the committee on pensions,
and Commissioner Grant was appointed
chairman of the committee on repairs and
supplies and also chairman of the commit
tee on rules and discipline.
Before relinqushing his Office Commits
sioner Murray sent letter to Mayor
Strong refusing to comply with the request
for his resignation. In concluding the let
ter MIR. Murray said: 1.-The party of which
/ am a member and which. prior to your
election as Mayor, you were identified WITH
through it's representatives in the Legisla-
ture, with mistaken confidence in your dis
creticn, fairness and Republicanism, con-
ferred you an arbitrary power of re-
moval This power should not be used with
vindictiveness, nor exercised for the pur-
pose of building up factional Republican
ism, or causing Republican Dissemination
or dissension. The spirit of this act you
have violated. The exercise of the power
by you, however narrow, capricious or un-
can afford TO employ this power. do so. L
can afford to be made its innocent VIC
tim
Mr.. Kerwin to-day gave out a second
letter TO the Mayor, in which he went into
more detail in regard to the alleged viola
ton of ante-election pledges by Mr.. Strong
than he did in his letter OF last Saturday.
Both Mr.. Kerwin and Mr.. Murray are
Platt Republicans. In his second letter Mr.
Kerwin says: The record proves that you
were false to every promise you made, and
in the face of overwhelming evidence you
have not dared 10 deny your wanton treach-
cry. The patient people of this city. my
dear sir. will not forget that you re-
mained silent i'm the face of charges of
the most damaging character, directly cred
iting you with being untruthful i'm your
statements and false to the pledges sub
scribed by you. They will not soon forget
the puerile explanation you made when you
startled the community with the false dec
laration that the city's finances had been
tampered with. Least OF all will any self
respecting citizen forget your conduct in
going outside of this city for persons to
conduct the affairs of the municipality
In doing this you gratuitously insulted
every man who cast vote at the last
election
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
GIFTS TO COLUMBIA.
President Seth Low Donates $1,000
900 and MIR. SchermerhOrn S3OO,OO

NEW YORK, May 6.-At a meeting OF
the trustees of Columbia College, to-day,
President Seth Low made a formal offer
to assume personally the cost of erecting
the new college library building. The pres
ident stated that he desired the building
to be a memorial of his father, the late
Apsel Abbott Low, whom President Low
described as "a merchant who taught his
son the value of the things for which Co.
lumbia College stands" The trustees, in
accepting the gift, adopted appropriate res
olutions and Bishop Potter, DR.. Dix, DR..
Chambers and Mr.. Nash were appointed a
committee to take suitable recognition of
President Lows generous gift. The new
library 1t is estimated. will cost 81 0O0. .0o0
William g. Schermerhorn, one of the trus i
tees then announced that he would be re-
sponsible for the erection of a natural sci
ence building or other building, or part of
a building, thu may in the Judgment of
the trustees be more desirable, and that
will not exceed in cost the sum OF 800. COO
a vote of thanks was rendered to Mr.
Schermerhorn for his generous offer.
The Barnard medal for merito-ious serv-
ice 10 the cause OF science was awarded
Lord Raleigh for the discovery of argon
a constituent of the atmosphere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.
south Carolina officials to BE Pun
fshcd for Disobeying Judge Con.

COLUMBIA, s. c., May ga bomb was
exploded at the outset of the hearing in
the cases involving the constitutionality
and validity of the dispensary law this
morning. Judge Goff and Judge Simonton
being on the bench. Recently, on the
ground that the dispensary law was in
violation of the United States interstate
commerce law, Judge Goff issued an order
restraining the State Commissioner and all
the employees and officers OF the State
from interfering in any way with liquor
shipped into the State from a point in
another State while In transit or at the
destination, and even while in the hands
of the consgnees. The State authorities
disagree on the order, and Commissioner
Maxson issued a circular of instructions to
the constables ordering them to proceed
with the seizure with the greatest Wig
ilance. When the court met this morning
DR.. Pope, attorney for the complainants
in the case pending, said: Your Honor, L
injunction order has been disobeyed in all
particulars He then read Commissioners
Maxson's circular letter and handed that
TO the Judge. He also read a proper affi
davit. Judge Gof whispered a few mo-
ments to Judge Simonton and very sharply
said:
"A rule may issue at once against Max
son. the party issuing this order. 10 appear
before me. requiring him TO show cause
why he may not be attached ana punished
for contempt of court"
An affidavit was then presented from ID.
II. Gable, alleging that some liquor he had
shipped TO him from Augusta, Ga, had been
seized by State Liquor Constable A T.
Davis. Judge Goff said: Let the same
rule issue in this case" A similar affi-
davit was made in regard to State Liquor
Constable S. q. Lafar, and the same order
was issued in his case.
There were on the docket the case from
Newberry and that from Charleston, in
which injunction orders had been issued.
There were also some four or five cases
from Charleston on demurrers. As they all
involved the same issue 1t was decided 10
hear them all together, Judge Con- allow
ing unlimited time for the argument. Judge
Goff is TO render his decision in the regis
tration cases Wednesday morning. There is
no doubt in the mind of the public that IT
will be against the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
IN ROARING CREEK VALLEY.
Frank Swain Has a Midnight Due
with "A Stranger.

SWOlm Has u Duek
with "A Stranger.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINDALE. Ind, May 6.-The farm
ing district up the Roaring creek valley.
two and half miles north of here, is ex-
cited about a shooting ARRAY that took
place in the barnyard of one of the most
quiet residents. Newton Swain, late Satur-
day night. AS a result Frank Swain, the
nineteen-year-old son, was shot twice, while
the unknown assailant is believed to have
received a fatal wound. When Frank
Swain returned home Friday night he saw
an unknown man in the barnyard, who
acted strangely and who seemed to be
watching for some one. When he saw
young Swain he moved quickly across the
open lot and disappeared in the thick
woods.
Saturday night young Swain decided to
keep watch, and early, in the evening
concealed hlmself in clunp or bushes.
About midnight man was seen to glide
out across the open plat. Young Swain
stepped out and ordered a halt. The in.
truder raised a pistol and fired, the ball
grazing the top of Swaim's head, cutting
the hair from the scalp and throwing the
light cap which he wore twelve. feet be-
hind him. Swain returned the fire, with
out apparent effect, and before he. had
lowered his arm another ball from the
strangers revolver cut off the forefinger of
shot and the stranger dropped on the spot.
Swain ran into the house for assistance,
but when he returned the man gone,
a pool of blood marking the spot where he
fell. The alarm was given, and in an hour
all the farmers up the Roaring creek val
ley were out hunting the unknown assail-
ant. Blood stains were tracked to the
edge of the woods and there lost. The
search kept up all night, and is still
going on, as every one believes the man
was fatally wounded. Mystery surrounds
the entire affair, some believing the wound
ed man TO have been the watchman for a
gang, which, hearing the shots. came
quickly to the rescue and carried off their
wounded companion while Swain was in
the house. Newton Swain is one of the
best-known farmers in Parke county. His
home is at an intermediate point on the
road running from Annapolis to the Bloom
ingtale Glens. His son Frank is very pop
ular in this community, being a second
year student in the Bloomingdale Acad-
emy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
MAY REACH S1.OOO,OO0.
Losses by Forest Fires I'm PennsyI-
vania VIII he Heavy.

BRADFORD. Pa, May 6-The losses
from yesterdays fire at Glen Hazel will
mount up TO an enormous sum. They will
include a large sawmill, owned by ID. 8.
Dolliver, of Ridgeway, capacity $1,000 feet
per day, and a lumber yard owned by Elias
Deemer, of Willamsport, together with TO-
100000 feet OF lumber; insurance understood
to cover about half the loss. The fire
caught under the gang saw and was jis-
covered about 2:45 a. m. The cause is un-
known, but as it followed so closely upon
the heels of the loss of the Weed & Co.
mill a week ago it is thought by some
to have been the work of an incendiary.
The New York. Lake Erie & Western lost
fifteen gondolas, the Cleveland, Akron &
Columbus gondolas. The Ketner, .st. Mary S
& Shawmut road had about one-eighth mile
of track burned. Traffic will be closed for
several days. The loss of lumber, coal and
freight revenue will not fall short OF
Last night the forest fires died out but
are expected to spring up any minute.
Quntuple hill is on fire to-day Ever since
the dry spell set in the Emery Oil Com
pany has had man employed to follow
after each train, so that in case the woods
should catch fire the flames might be ex-
tfhguished before getting beyond control
Yet, in spite of this precaution, the hill is
a roaring tower OF fire tonight II has
not yet been learned how the confiagra-
ton started, hut presumably from sparks
of some passing engine. At 1 O'clock this
afternoon the Emery Oil Company had lost
one oil rig. and others are in danger. In
less rain comes or the progress of the de-
stroying elements can be arrested much
property is in danger OF being consumed.
Should the fire go over the hill many rigs
Con the West Branch side will no doubt go
up in smoke. bad fire is reported be-
tween Brookston and Chafee, in Elk coun-
ty. and another west of Coon run. Nothing
has been learned from these points as 70
damage done.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
PURELY PARTISAN DECISION.
Editor Baskette ON the Counting In
of Governor Turuey

ATLANTA, Ga, May 6.-Mr. G.. II. Bask-
cite, editor OF the Nashville Banner, is in
the city on his way to New York. When
asked in regard to the gubernatorial con-
test in Tennessee, which has just ended by
the decision of the joint assembly OF the
Legislature IN favor of the Democratic can
didate and present incumbent. Peter Tur-
ney, Mr.. Baskette said: "The decision In
Governor Turney's favor was purely par
tisan decision. which disregarded all rules
of fairness and justice. The so-called in
vestigation was partial and unfair and cam
not be defended. Mr.. Evans. the Republican
candidate, was elected as fairly as any Gov
ernor has been elected in Tennessee since
the war and even the one-sided investiga-
ton showed that there were few if any
serious frauds on the Republican side. The
irresularity of the failure TO exhibit poll
tax receipts was chargeable to both Demo-
Gratis and Republicans There was A power
full lobby, a combination of machine infiu-
ence and special interests. which was un-
tiring in its laOors to force a partisan de-
cision. The counting in Of Turney was done
in the face OF the protestations OF the great
majority of the Democrats who supported
him in the November election. i. want to
say that the Democracy OF Tennessee has
been misrepresented by the counting in of
Governor Turney."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
CATHOLIC PRISON HOUSES.
How Missouri EndcavOrers View
Nunneries and Converts.

SEDALIA, Mo-, May 6-Before final ad-
journment the Missouri convention Of the
Christian Endeavor Society adopted reso-
luton that, in various places in the State
of Missouri for many years past the
of the United States has been violated and
civil liberty outraged In that helpless girls
and women have been illegally cruelty and
without due process of law deprived of
their liberty and ncarcerated, held indefi-
nitely in a condition of slavery in prison
houses, not recognized by the laws of the
land, namely nunneries, reforma tories, con-
vents and other institutions of like nature,
from which they cannot be released by ex-
listing laws. except by expensive litigation.
The session requested that the Governor
recommend to the Legislature. now in ses-
sion. the legislation which shall prevent the
unwarranted arrest detention of any
person in this State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Reu Te,ephone company.s Rix,I

CHICAGO. May 6.-The annual stock
holders meeting of the Harrison Inter-
national Telephone Company was held here
to-day. The following directors were
elected: stephen II. Elkins. r. c Kerens
Dr. f.. III. Harrison, II. NJ. Holden, H. j.
Hanford and Patrick Egan. Gen. r. X
Porter, OF New York, was succeeded by
H.. >. smith, OF Chicago, and j. +. Blake
a Kansas City capitalist. was added to the
list. Secretary Patrick E.gan's report con-
tanned hot protest against the methods
OF the Bell company. The secretary said
the latter had opposed the new concern at
every turn. and without scruple. The re-
port SAID, however, that the Harrison COM
pany has paid expenses and has q balance
tn Its credit from receipts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
AGAINST THE FAIRS.
Decision That VIII Force the Mill
iOnaire's Heirs to Change Tactics.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 6.-In the
fight for the Fair millions the big Fou
executors Of the first will, which my
terously disappeared from the county
clerks Office, will have a decided advan-
tage. Judge Stock to-day ruled the stolen
will must be disposed of before the later
will produced by Mrs. Nettie Craven can be
considered. The first will filed will there
fore he the first contested. This is con-
sidered a matter of great Importance 10
the proponents, for the tactics of the Fair
children were to evade the forfeiture clause
under the first will by supporting the
second. the provisions of which are more
to their liking. The decision giving priority,
to the probating of the first will was an
unexpected blow to the children, VINO had
expected that the Craven will would take
preference on account of its later date.
The petition for probate OF the fire: will
will be heard on Wednesday, when il is
expected the attorneys for the Fair chill
dren will present their written grounds
of opposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
EX-SPEAkER CRISP TALKS.
He Says the south Is I'm Favor Of Civ
ing Silver ss Chnuce.

WASHINGTON. May 6.-Ex-Speaker Crisp
is In the city to-day. en- route from trip
To the North. We'll. yes. there is consider
able talk about silver down South" said
no to a reporter to-day. "I do not know
that il Is any more pronounced now than
at any other time. although 1t may seem to
be Sd on account of the general prominence
given to the financial question throughout
the country. You see the South has always
believed in the use OF silver in our national
currency. / am not prepared to say that
the thinking people OF that section would
come out radically on silver single stand
ard They are not radical about anything
They believe, however. that se cannot have
a return OF prosperous conditions in this
country On the contracted currency OF a
gold basis. There seems 70 De a general
Willingness among our people to give sill
yer an opportunity"
-sWhat Significance Go you attach to the
coming sound money convention at Mem
THAT gathering viii represent the boards
OF trade and commercial orsapisations of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Indiana Deaths.

BROOKLYN, Ind, May 6.-Stephen Gre
CORY, a prominent farmer living a mile
east of here, died this morning at O'Clock
of hemorrhage OF the brain. aged sixty
seven. Mr.. Gregory was one of the early
pioneers of Morgan county, and has resided
at his late home for more than fifty years.
DECATUR, Ind, May 6.-Mrs. Daniel
Sprang died at her home here Saturday
The funeral. from the First Methodist
Church, conducted by Rev. +. 4. Gregg,
to-day, was the largest ever held i'm this
place. She was a member of the w. Il. G.,
which had charge OF the burial
NORTH VERNON. Ind, May 6.-Jesse A.
Grinslead, old citizen of this city, was
found dead i'm bed this morning at the res
idence of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Coch
ran, with whom he resided.
VALPARAISO. Ind. May 6.-Hubbard
Hunt. ex-banker and merchant, who settled
here iE 1850, died here tonight, aged seyeh-
ty-fiye.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Dcnth from Onions and Atropine.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, May Gas a
result of eating onions purchased from a
huckster Herman Wilson, aged seven, died
last night, and two other children, Elmer
Wilson and Paul Mozier, are dangerously
ill with little hopes Of recovery. During the
day the children purchased several punches
OF onions and ate them with salt. Soon
they were taken ill and physicians were
puzzled at the symptoms. Emetics were ad-
ministered and it was found that they had
overdosed their stomachs. but as this alone
would not be sufficient to produce death,
the physicians are inclined TO the belief
that something of poisonous nature must
have been mixed with the onions
The four-year-old child of William Bussey
is in a dying condition, caused by swallow
ing capsules containing a quantity of afro
pine. The drug had been carelessly left Iy-
ing about
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Case OF Corre.pondent Fuente..

WASHINGTON, May e-The case of
Maneul Fuentes. the correspondent OF the
New York World. who was arrested near
Santiago de Cuba on a charge of aiding the
revolutionists, has been laid before the
State Department, with request that fun
inquiry be made TO disclose the facts, and
that proper protection meanwhile be ex-
tended to Fuentes. II is contended that
the charge against Fuentes, which is. in
substance. that he endeavored 10 sell arms
To the insurgents. is without foundation
ard. in view of the summary methods OF
spanish courts-martial. IL is deemed neces-
sary to secure speedy action
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
An Interesting Divorce Case.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON, Ind, May 6.-The wife of
Anthony Beck, the wealthy farmer who
received a bundle of switches on the night
of April r. and subsequently brought suit
for divorce, alleging that his wife was the
person who threatened him, filed cross
complaint to her husbands petition. in
which she says that though he is worth
ficient food and clothing for her and chill
dren. Among other things she says
she was compelled to live on milk for
several DAYS, and that he refused to allow
her to put sugar In it. She asks for $10,-
OlO alimOny.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Other Towns.

At Hebron-Democratic ticket elected as
follows: Trustee, William Sweeney; mar
shall. George Morgison; clerk, William j.
Irwin.
At Lagrange-The vote was light. Re-
publicans elected by majorities from twen-
ty-seven to seyenty-nine.
At Newport-The Republican town ticket
was elected here to-day without opposi-
tion.
AT Dana-Entire Republican ticket elected
by majoritieS from twenty-one TO fifty.
AT Crothersville-The Democratic ticket
elected, there being no opposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07

TOPEKA, Kan. May 6-The Congregc-
tionai State Association, in session here,
to-day adopted resolutions setting forth the
growing conviction in the country of the sin
and folly OF disunited Christendom and
church rivalrS, and declaring that the Con-
gregationalists in Kansas stand ready TO
cooperate. on basis of the common faith.
for the consolidation OF the competing
churches In narrow fields and for 9 con-
certed effort to eyausslixe the land 49,.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Indiana Notes.

Over one hundred new residences and ten
new business houses are to be erected in
Parker City this summer.
j. NJ. Wilson was yesterday appointed
postmaster at Eagle Sullivan county. vice
c. T. Duckworth, resigned.
The members of the First Presbyterian
Church of Greencastle have extended a call
TO Rev. William X. Weaver, of Owattona,
Minn.
Edward w. Drieman, a commercial trav-
eler who was seriously injured in a wrec X
On the indianapolis & Nincennes railway
some weeks ago, has filed suit at Vincennes
for $4,000 damages against the Pennsylvania
COMPANY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
A PROPER REBUKE.

President Cleveland Sends $500
Check to the Father of Trfplets.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind, May ga few weeks
ago the wife OF Albert Zerkless, a farmer
of moderate means, living two miles north
of this place, gave birth to triplets-all
girls They were named Ruth. Frances and
Esther. Some friend suggested to the
father that he write to Grover Cleveland
of the event and ask him to buy them a
new dress, which the farmer did in a
proud, rude manner. Nothing was thought
of the matter until few days ago, when
Mr. Cleveland replied without word of
congratulation, except that he inclosed a
check for 500 with his signature to il. Mr..
Zerkless, wife and babies are undoubtedly
the happiest people on earth to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Mr.. Massey Withdrawn.

DOVER, Del, May ga sensation was
caused to-day by the announcement that a
letter had been received, addressed to the
Senate from George V Massey, declining
TO allow further use Of his name
in the balloting for United
States Senator For more than a
week Massey has been polling six votes
on each ballot. but even his six votes cam
not elect a Senator unless there is break
from either Higgins or Addicks, which is
doubtful. At the outset of the contest Mas
scy had but three votes. but later he drew
more from the Higgins rank and K is more
than likely that these men will go back
TO Higgins and Pennewill on tomorrow 8
ba Hot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
Heavy Los. I'm East Buffalo.

BUFFALO, May 6.-Fire early to-day de-
stroyed NJ. Strauss x Sons tannery, pos
tai station A, Groben's coal yard, barns
several freight cars. two dwellings, a num-
ber of horses and large amount of stock
in East Buffalo. The loss is estimated at a
quarter of million, with SIS .0o0 insurance
The fire started in the barn in the rear of
7Sg William street. and was well under way
when first discovered. Before the fire ap-
paratus arrived the fire had communicated
dwellings in front. The inmates escaped in
their night robes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-07
All Republicans Win.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FARMLAND, Ind. May 6.-Although Re-
publicans and Democrats voted for one
ticket to-day the entire ticket elected is
Republican Following are the officers chos-
en-: Trustee, Dr. c. Smith; treasurer, j. r.
Meeks; clerk, James II. B. McNees; marsh
al, John H. Brady.