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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20
THE CHINESE FORM OF OATH.
How Every One Concerned Ran Out OF
Court Rather Than Take Ii.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec 19.-The Chi
nese colony in this city is greatly interest
ed in the news from Newark. N. j., that a
Judge Of the Court Of Quarter Sessions
refused to permit witnesses in a criminal
action to be sworn according to the Chi
nese form-that is, by cutting off the head
Of a chicken in open court.
The declaration made by the witnesses
that the usual form OF oath was binding on
their consciences is laughed at here The
very same declaration was made In this
city few years ago, and then the magis-
trate suddenly changed his mind and said
he would permit the Chinese form Of GA tn
to be administered. In five minutes not q.
single Chinaman was left in the court
room. The complainant and the witnesses
scampered out as fast as their legs could
carry them. The magistrate was convinced
that they were afraid to be sworn accord
ing to their own formula. because they
would not dare support the charge they
had made. They were willing enough to
do IL by swearing on the Bible The de-
fendant was discharged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20

mously condemn the Olney doctrine, while
but one single continental journal OF repute
sustains President Cleveland"
The Westminster Gazette says: The
Marquis OF Salisbury has made a mistake
in arguing that the Monroe doctrine Is
obsolete. It is not so by any means. 1t
would most rightly apply should European
powers attempt to apply American doc
trines to the Hinterland Of Africa. The
first duty of those defending ENGLAND is to
explain and insist that 1t Is not the doc
trine itself, but only its applicability to
the present question. OF the boundaries
A dispatch to the Press Association from
Manchester says that President Macara,
OF the Federation of Master Cotton Spin
ners, said in an interview that war between
Great Britain and the United States would
entail incalculable loss and misery on the
Lancashire cotton workers, as flve-sixths of
the raw material necessary to feed the
Lancashire spindles comes from America.
The Pail Mall Gazettes money article
says: "Of course whatever happens Amer
lea will lose credit over the affair. 1t Is
particularly inopportune when many OF her
RAILWAYS need money!"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20
FIGHT WITH INDIANS.


SOLOMONVILI4E, Ariz-, Dec. ia dis
patch received here to-day by Colonel Sum-
ner from the commander at Bayard's saws
that report had reahced Fort Bayard that
a heavy Indian trail had been discovered
near Alma, N. M. The trial was followed
and the Indians overtaken. There was
fight and the pursuers were repulsed A
party of fifteen armed men from Alma
again took the trail, which was going in
the direction OF Clifton. II this report is
true the Indians making the trail may be
the ones who had the trouble with Gila
county officers on Cibique creek two weeks
ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Hale
to-day introduced bill for the increase
of the navy. The bill provides for the con-
struction of twenty-five torpedo bats at a
cost of $4,000 each and OF six sea-going
coast line battle ships. designed to carry
the heaviest armor and most powerful or
dinance upon displacement OF eleven
(couxs-w~6 ~ R1a~S D@~~N
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(continued On Third PagsJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The jury In the
case of Sheriff Tamsen, charged with neg
lect of duty, whereby three notorious pris-
oners-Russell Ki,loran and Allen-escaped
from Ludlow-street jail last July, returned
tonight and announced their inability to
agree, whereupon Judge Allison discharged
them. They had been out nine hours.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20
Colder and Cloudy.

VIII It rain, or viii II snow?
VIII Il sigh, or will Il blow2
VIII il hot or colder grown
Weathernan, now do you know7
II you do, please tell Us so.
Don't say: Perhaps It will be low
Thermometer to-day, although
The chances are twill higher CO."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20
BIG FOUR ROUTE
Special Personally Conducted
Excursion
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
December 30.
OH 0E ONLY Oh Or
9ll.0O For the Round Trip. 9ll'0U

Tickets good to return for ten days.
Passengers have the choice OF routes via
either Cincinnati or Louisville.
The Big -Four is the quickest route.
Trains run as follows:
Via Cin>innatf:
Leave Indianapolis 400 a m. $50 p. m.
Arrive Atlanta. 1910 D. m. 12:10 noon
Via Louisville:
Leave Indianapolis. 100 a. m. s310 p. m.
Arrive Atlanta .---..s10:40 d. m. s12:10 noon
Vestibuie trains with sleeping and din
Ing cars, indianapolis to Cincinnati and
Cincinnati and Louisville TO Atlanta.
Special rates at Atlanta hotels and spe-
cial sleeper via Cincinnati route
for passengers taking this line. Call at Big
Four offices, No. ! East Washington street
26 Jackson place and Union Station and
secure tickets and berth in sleeper.
sDaily. III. III. BRONSON. A. G. P A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20
London stock Market Panicky.


NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The Evening Posts
London financial correspondent cables as
follows: The stock markets opened fat on
the American news In the morning papers.
American shares were sold heavily by bears
and real holders alike. A telegram received
at midday, saying that the Senate had ex-
pressed more moderate sentiments in the
direction OF the appointment of a commits
sion on the Venezuela boundary, induced
rally. mainly in the form of bear repur-
chases by the public. The closing prices
were at the very lowest and with a panicky
feeling in the American market Even the
best gold bonds were persistently offered by
English investors. Indignation at President
Cleveland's tactics by all those here inter-
ested in the financial welfare of America
grows. Whatever the outcome may be, pub
lie confidence here has received shock
slow. l learn definitely that s5,0OO.0OO in
gold has been engaged for shipment on Sat-
urdey to this country, In addition to any
sent to Germany. Well-informed quarters
anticipate the engagement of another 50, Co.,
600 shortly. A premium on gold in America
is looked for early next year, while the
hopes of President Cleveland restoring the
American currency to sound gold basis
are regarded here as crushed. The other
markets were fiat, but nothing like Ameri-
| cans. 1t is believed that presently there
will be a rush for all home securities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-20
LAMB, HILL &s DYE,
Attorneys and CounseIers at Law,

Hsys removed their otiees to Rooms x7 and ss. In
1fnna Trust Co. Building.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-16
WILL STRETCH HEMP.

Jim Ellington. who shot and killed
Charles Briggs in Boise last December,
was found guilty Of murder in the first
degree. in the district court at Boise.
the jury brineing their verdict last Sun
day morning at four o'clock. The trial
lasted a fnll week, and the court room
was crowded every day.
Nest If the adeis of the INDIx are
familiar with the story Of the crime.
how he shot his victim in the back. be-
cause Of some trouble over settlement.
how he escaped the officers and. was af-
forwards arrested in Emmett
Fl iaetOn q layed considerable nerve
during the progress OF the trial. never
letting a word escape hislips. that would
go to show that he was even interested
in the case. but when being taken from
the courtroom, after the verdict was
read. he said this is terrible. This i.
the first time a verdict Of murder in the
first degree has been brought in, in Ada
counuy for good many years. At thi,
writing, sentence has not been pronounC
ed. but it will probably be done withit a
few days.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-16
ABOUT PHEAsAHTs

Editor ISDEx:-I see from your paper
Of the 2nd. inst. that you have the cour-
age to boldly attact Mr.. Cowdens 5000,
appropriation for birds Of plumage from
China. What on earth does he want
with SO much money? Does he expect
to go after the birds, and how many
does he want. At an outlay of $4,000,
some - years ago. we imported 100 quail
and turned them loose, and now there
are millions OF them. and they cover
hundreds Of miles Of territory. and there
are hundreds being taken daily. But |
don't suppose Mr.. Cowden would take
one of the bob whites" prefering birds
OF more brilliant plumage. Two hun
dred dollars placed in the hands Of some
Portland or SanFrancisco house will get
all the birds needed. and if the Johnny
come-lately's want to even up with the
moss backs now is their time | can
show them our shipping receipts, and
give all information leading to complete
success. would be glad TO see the birds
here, but not glad enongh to pay $1,000
for them. out Of an already oyer-burden.
ed treasury. II. c. RiGGs. sR.
Falks Store. Ida. Feb. 5th. 1895.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-16
SWEET ITEMS.

Our revival meetings at this place
closed last night Sunday with good re-
suits. Many Of our best citizens have
united with the church and many more
have been led to change their views on
the question Of religion. We all love
our preacher Rev. Young and wish him
great success He is now working at
Horseshoe Bend.
Our stockmen are happy on account
OF the mild winter. The stock are look
ing well and all have plenty Of feed.
and in fact Squaw creek is about the
best place in Idaho for comfort aud in
dependence.
The general health of the valley is
good.
Several of the old Vets went down TO
Emmett last Saturday to attend the
meeting Of the G. A. r. Post at that
place and We hope all the old boys will
soon fall in line.
The tax payers Of the west side Of
DOlct NOUHAN ihAlfHAtf WaAAAh- 80
a petition asking to be annexed to Can
yon county or to have new county
made with Emmett for our codnty-seat
as we are tired Of going to Idaho City
through the snow. We would like TO
have the town Of Emmett county
and would like to see Emmett people get
a move on the subject right away.
Our mining ship is taking a rest. it is
not good to throw TO much gold in cir
culation at one time.
Robt. A. Bailey has been appointed
justice again at this place, has qualified
and is now ready TO deal out justice OF
any other business in his line. Give
him a call.
Your reporter took trip to upper
Squaw creek lately Everything is love
, ~ up there. the finest sleighing in tn,
world and has been for two months, the
good people Of that place are all happy
and enjoying good health.
Professor Peron Of Ola gave us a lecture
here on phrenology. he is good talkeI
and handles the subject in an able man
ner.
3 DR.. Davenport OF Emmett is kept
busy working on the poor teeth Of thii
part Of the country. The Doc does gooC
! work.
Hank Williams Of Dry Buck mill
has the finest lot Of logs piled up at hi
mill tnat was ever got out in that timbe
and we can foresee boom for Hanl
next summer. Our old friend Pap Basy'
has sold his mill to others who will rul
, it to its full capacity. 50 times will b
lively in the woods here this year.
Our worthy merchant and p. NJ. i
= this place is doing a thriving busines 70
country place. We wish him success
5 for he is good square man.
Local items are scarce at tins time .
the year in the mountains as the sam
old rgamarole has to be gone over ever.
day. Meeting. singing school, literar.
society meeting make it lively for III
youth Of the land. We have a fine liter
AIRY here.
c,r-rpp
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-16

he took advantage OF the snow 10 slide
il out 10 his ranch about one and miles
east Of town. The building was mount
ed on skids and twelve good horses at
tsched to 1t and it slipped along as slick
as a cutter. Mr.. Dewalt will remodle
the building for a residence.
Prof. Winter F. Cooper. delivered a
series Of lectures on Pfenology during
the week, that were quite well attended.
The professor is pleasant speaker and
seems to be thoroughly conversmi with
the subject. Prof. Cooper IL totally
blind and has been so since his youth.
He is well educated and is making the
science Of Phrenology his life study
We bespeak for him for him liberal
support in other towns and communi-
ties which he may visit.
1t is rled that . certain well
known citizen Of Upper Sqnaw creek.
while engaged in feeding cattle few
morning ago was pursued by an irate
bovine. While trying to escape. he
plunged INTO deep snow drift. and dis
appeared from view. The COW stopped
short, and with tail up and head down.
was about ready to spring upon her prey
when from out the snow drift was heard
this supplication, Oh Lord, II YOU cant
help me out Of this scrape, don't help the
COW, amen. The COW fed, and the vel
known citizen was saved.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-16
SQUIRE

-Stockmen who wish to buy good
band Of cattle cheap. will do well to call
on Mrs. Murray during the next week
OF so. Read her advertisement ia this
issue. i3-ig
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-16
coMMENcEMENr ExERcIsEs.

The commencement exercises Of the
Emmett public schools will be held in
the NJ. f church on Friday evening.
February %. 1895. On Sunday evening,
February II. Rev Young will deliver
the Baccalaureate sermon TO the gradu-
ating class Following is the program
Of the exercises for Friday evening:
Music BY Emmett band
PRAYER
Welcome Song BY Six Little Girls
Opening Address by Miss Loomis
Oration. Education apart from study,
by Tillie Peterson
Recitation BY Robbie Blanchard
Song BY Fonr Boys
Grafton Music. BY Mary Gardner
Washington's Monument By eleven Lit
tie Girls.
Song BY Two Little Girls
Grafton Progress Of our Nation, BY
Henry NJ. Adams
Music
Recitation BY Guy Francis
Grafton Decision Of Character, By
Hattie Housed
Song BY Four Little Girls
Recitation BY Maud Dewalt
Grafton Wasted Labor, BY Ruth
Peterson
Song BY Seven Girls
Presentation Of Diplomas, BY Prof sy-
mons
Music By Emmett Band
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-16
FATAL ACCIDENT.

Last Tuesday evening. a runaway oc-
CURED on Freezout hill, that cost George
Nessline his life. He was on his way
home from Boise with heavy load OF
brick. and The fresh snow on the hill ne
cessitated the use OF rough-lock on the
wagon. When about two thirds Of the
way down the hill. the chain gave way,
and the team. unable to hold the heavy
load. started TO run and were soon un
manageable. George was thrown violent
~ from the wagon. striking the frozen
ground with such force. as to crush his
breast aud side. and render him uncon-
cious. Anthony Peterson and Thomas
Russell who were coming down the hin
at the same time. picked up the unfortu-
nate man. and Carried him TO Mr. Knouse'
DR. Clymer was speedily summoned and
done everything in his power TO relieve
the sufferer The injuries were mostly
internal. and the patient had frequent
hemorrhagr's from the lungs during the
night and suffered intense pain. On We'd
ensday he was moved To John Davis. t.
where he has been stopping this winter,
and died there, the same evening at 730
p. NJ. "a hours after the accident
The funeral was held Friday afternoon
at two o'clock aud was largely attended.
George Nessline was born in Mime
sofa about "a years ago and has been in
Idaho about three years. He was young
man OF good habits, industrious and eco
nomical, and was universally respected
by all who knew him. He had a moth.
er and TWO sisters living at Long Prairie
Minnesota, TO whose support he largely
contributed. The only relative he had
in this state. so far as known is Louie
Nessline, cousin, who is well known
in Emmett. but is at present liveng al
Blackfoot.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-27

Ban FRANcnco, Dec. g7.-A special
from Spokane, Wash, sayt:
Mrs. 5usio Hess, OF Pueblo, Colo, ar.
rived in this city last night and today
made known 10 the authorities her be-
LET that ter father, mother, sister and
brother have been murdered. Mrs.
Hess'o husband died recently and her
parents, who resided at Eilcushufg,
wrots for her TO come ana live with
lheui.
Two weeks ago che arrived unex-
pectUdly Rt EllenUsurg only 10 lnd
that her father had sold out his busl.
ness, AVID with his family had started
acrtss tho county, TO deviation, Ida he.
Sno went to shat place, but found no
trace Of her relatives, except that their
goods had arrived. She then returned
10 Ellensbufg, and engaging a guide,
started cut on the tail VI her parents.
She rssdily tfacsd them NJ far rs the
foothills OF the Cascade range, when
all lrncs OF thom diaappeatoi For
d,ys che continued the search, but
without avail. She finally came to
this city 10 enlist the aid OF the author
tiles In the search. The nsighbeThuod
In which tho family disappeared IL O
rendezvous for cattle Tuetlers, and nv
her father, II. Donneliy, was known Ia
have had considerable money with him
II Ia tho impression that tho entire
family has boon murdered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-27
A PITCHED BATTLE.
HuIgarlanS and Negroes Engage In
NOFlal Combat.
HUNDREDS OF SHOTS FIRED.
A fcnd OF Many Monihp Standing BE-
tween the Two Races Reaches
n climax.

DUNBAR, Pa, Dec. 27.-rhe Hun
gArlsn ami negro employee, Of tho Nor.
foll coal works had an actual battle lEs.
night, In which one Hungarian was
fatally wounded, eight Huugarians
seriously Injured anu six negroes badly
wounded. There has been ieud for
many months between the two races
and yesterday the colored mon, mostly
armoi with Winchester rides aud re-
volvers, attacked the Hungarian ret.
tlemeni. They began by firing into a
shanty where some Hungarlans were
at supper, shooting one man In the
back. Tho nogtoce took tholr station
behind fence on the township road,
aud the Hungarians posted Themselves
near tho company houaeg. Hundreds
OF shois were fred. Alter the ammu-
milton was exhausted the fight was
continued In haud.tO.haud igshlon.
Seven negroes were captured last
evening.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-27
The ChOir's Western Trip.

Wednesday, San Francisco Chronl'
ole has the following concerning the
intended trip Of the Tabernacle choir
TO the CAliiornia metropolis
"rhe members OF the Tabernacle
chorus at Salt Lake CITY are preparing
for visit to California. 1t IL expected
that from 200 to 800 OF their nHmtet
Will come u satisfactory rates can be
obtained from the railroad. In order to
pay their expenses, concerts will be
given Mt Sacramento and San From.
ciGco, aud possibly In Oakland or San
jose.
"rho Tabernacle chorus numbers 500
voices, and, m addition TO being tho
largest, 10 tue beet trained chorus In tho
United Sthtes. Ito forte 10 In oratOrio,
bat u alno possosies n large number uf
allolsts and lnstrumentnlis,s. These
ohoruses arc accompanied nj Salt Lake
by the great organ Of the tabernacle
and by ofohestts, and Its rendition OF
sacred music on Sunday afternoons ~
ono o. the great pleasures OF = visit 10
the Mormon capital"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-27
me YE.rzuELA aArrnn.
Robert r. LiucaIn I,pniSs for M EArIy
settlement oftha Dispute.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-ROboft 4. Llr.
coin, VIM has been asked 10 serve IN
the Nuntzielau boundary cOmmissi0u,
had not returned homo last night, al.
though u was reported that he had Lott
New YORK twenty.four hours pfevi1ui.
~, Ia the absence Of definite
utieronce from Mr.. Lincoln, recent
ly published interview with him will
be iouaJ interesting AID algui1cant.
] n this no said;
"As Congress now has the matter 10
hand, we may SEQ - the ueat future
como action toward the settlement Of
the boundary quesliCn in Vsntzuela.
| think II was IN 1891, while / was
minister to England, that this govern
mont esked me 10 act as Intermediary
IN boundary Inns dispute between
England anu NenczuelA mot the dis
puIe now spoken ~. DE- Pulido came
from Ventzuoiu 90 commirslouur and
| acted rs Intermediary, as instructed,
hOluirg many audiences with
the Marquis Of Salisbury. The
latter tilnfod TO tTbitrate tao
question NJ that tlme, but the VeneEu.
slau emissaTy declined 90 accept any
settlement ether than fixed limo
marked on his on clnl chNrls. Thls
broke Oh the diplomatic relations and
eudVd my pHeltiOu In the matter. Dr..
Pulido returned 10 Capcns, tue Vcne.
zuelau minister 10 Great Britain was
recalled uEd Euglnnd acted likewise.
While that endrd tue negotiations,
England lost no time in reaching out
| Tor more extensive boundary lints.
The boundary upon which 1 was asked
20 assist IN making suttlenau. n far
TO the cnNt Of this present alleged en-
or0achmUnt. In this section arc said
20 be- gold mines OF great fichnois, No
that an extensive fold Ia offered to
British enterprise.
al believe In the Monroe doctrine
In connection with tho Venezuelan
troublos, provided this government Ia
| prepared 10 enforce H."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-27

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 27.-S. II.
Dawson ha. been bound over TO the
grand jury without bail on tins charge
OF numbering his honin-lAw, Walter
Scott, Christmas owe. He claims that
his mind hps been q blank since Dtc.
o, when tho latest complications be.
tween himself and his dauE hus-
band arose, and AZ which time he got
up from sick bed to prosecute he
young man he aitorward killed. He
daniss all knowledge Of shooting Scot.
Tue coroGer's Jury has found thai
Scott oame 10 his death at tho hands
OF Dawson ana that the killing was
premsdilAteJ.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-27

SAN Francisco, Dec. g6.--Flnnl
testimony Ia the trial OF Dr. Eugene
aut taking the stand In his own behalf
He tried TO throw the responsibility
for the death OF Addie dilmour, who
died from the effects Of n criminal
operation, upon two other physicians,
DR.. w. A. Harvey and DIR. A. s,
Tuoblsr. West said Harvey sent the
girl to him aitor the operation had
been performed, aRd that Tuchlor
had begged the body for tcientino puT.
poses, Afterwards telling witness no
had dismemhered II and thrown It In
the bay. Tho case was submitted TO
the Jury without argument, anu yer.
dict OF not guilty was returned.