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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
TRUSTEES CENSURED.
They Had No Authority to Call for the
Rev. Aliens Resignation.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-The pastoral re-
lations of Rev. Adolis Allen and the First
Presbyterian Church were formally dissolved
to-day at the meeting of the Washington
Presbytery. called TO take action in settling
the trouble in the church growing out of
the desire Of the congregation that the Rev
T. Dewitt Talmage occupy the pulpit at
the morning as we'll as at the evening serv-
ices. An agreement between the officials of
the church and Mr.. Allen was read, by
which the latter now accepts the full salary
Tor the contract term expiring Oct. l. 1896
and immediately retires from the church
The report OF the committee of three pas
tors and three aaymen. which was unani-
mously adopted, severely critic.ses and
condemns the action of the trustees in call
ing for Mr.. Aliens resignation IL cites
opinions OF the Supreme Court and the de-
lverances OF the General Presbyterian AS
sembly, showing that the trusteeships are
purely secular Offices and have no control
over the spiritual welfare OF the church
which involves the choice of pastors Ac,
cordingly. ii was held that the ministers
are solely responsible to the presbytery and
that the action or The trustees in going out
OF their jurisdiction TO interfere with the
pastor was ''as much to their shame as the
action of the session was to their commen-
dation."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
A TALK WITH DAN NJ. RANsDELL.
General HarrisOn's Letter Precfpi-
tated by the Resolutions.

tated by the Resolutions.
Daniel NJ. Ransdel has long been a close
personal friend Of General Harrison and
was appointed marshal of the District of
Columbia shortly after the Inauguration.
Last night he said that he was not at all
surprised, as he had known for long time
that General Harrison was averse to be-
coming a candidate. Mr.. Ransdeil said last
night: 'It was probably precipitated by the
action Of the State committee in passing
resolutions last week. They virtually placed
him before the country in the attitude of
being an active candidate, 1t seems to me,
and of course he could not remain in that
position when he was not a candidate at
all. He told me when l was In New York,
two weeks ago, that he intended to write
such a letter"
us this announcement surprise?"
'It may be to the country at large, but
to the Generals personal friends, those who
have known his views on the subject, it will
not be. For several months 1 have sus-
pected that he would refuse to enter the
campaign. There is no reason why ne
should want the office again. There is no
attraction in the office of President TO a
man who has spent one term in the White
House There the candle burns at both ends.
General Harrison would be under the neces-
sity of enduring the great strain of FORM
ing Cabinet and would experience all the
unpieasan incidents of the formation OF a
new administration. AS a private citizen he
can enjoy the pleasures of life, free from
the cares and responsibilities that attend
the office of President. 1T Is his desire to
pass his life quietly in the practice of his
profession. He wants to feel that he Is his
own man..
What will the Indiana delegates to the
national convention do?'
81 should think the delegates would take
him at his word and consider that he means
just what he says.
>,.,flI fl,oxy fox
'I would not undertake TO say
"In the event a demand should arise that
the withdrawal be reconsidered, what would
be the result?"
"If there should be demand in the con-
vention that he take the nomination, my
Judgment is that he would accept No man
ever refused the presidency. IL things should
assume that shape, think General Harrison
would look upon it with regret"
How will the announcement affect the
State campaign"
.'It would add strength to the ticket to
have his name at the head, but believe We
will carry the State II another is chosen to
be the candidate. Local enthusiasm would
be greater, of course, and State pride
would help swell the majority. but / believe
we will carry the State-I have no doubt of
it. In fact. have said all along that Indi-
ana would go Republican this year."
How will it affect the status OF other
presidential candidatesT'
"It is too early to undertake to make any
prediction on that score. 1t will be some
time before that question can be determined
accurately"
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whose names have thus far been mentioned
for delegates are strong Harrison men.
This letter from General Harrison comes
as great surprise to most people, al
though to those who have carefully con-
sidered his actions in the past It Is read
ily seen that 1t Is the logical ending Of the
course he has pursued While he has been
besieged in every city in which he has
appeared for some expression on the ques-
ton of the use OF his name in the couven-
tion he has carefully avoided saying any
thing on the subject, but friends have. at
different times, said that Mr.. Harrison
would not be a candidate. This State will
now undoubtedly become a field for most
active work on the part of the candidates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04

Declined to Help Out Indiana Repub-
licans Two YearS Ago.

The question OF which Of the candidates
will deyelop the most strength in this
State was being discussed In many places
last night. 1t was thought that Allison and
Mckinley would be the leaders here and
that although Reed mas many friends. they
will not forget the fact that he refused
10 help out in the campaign two years
ago. In the Eleventh district Mr.. Reed
has many friends and 1t was thought that
he could do more good there than any other
speaker that could be sent. He was asked
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
RELICS OF WASHINGTON.
offered for Sale by Descendants Of the
Father of His Country.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Virginia S.
Washington and Mary l.. Washington, of
Portsmouth, o., representing themselves as
immediate descendants of George Washing
ton. have written to the Secretary of the
Interior, offering to sell to the government a
number of relics of Washington. Among
these is a snuff box presented TO Jefferson
by Washington, and later returned to the
latter's heirs. The heirs call attention to
their presentation of sword and cane to
Congress about 1870 for which the latter
body sent q letter OF thanks. copy of
which is now sought on account OF the loss
of the original
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
H. II. HOLINESS APPEAL.
Attorneys for the Murderer Before
the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. s.-The Supreme
Court OF Pennsylvania listened 70 argu-
ments to-day on the motion OF an appeal In
the case OF III. H Holmes. convicted OF the
murder or b. +. Pftezel and under sentence
OF death A full bench was present. Dis
trict Attorney Graham and his assistant.
Mr.. Barlow, represented the State, and s.
r. Rotan appeared for Holmes The latter
claimed that the verdict from which an ap-
peal Is desired was contrary to the law
and evidence. The specific points alleged
were against the opening address of the
district attorney, the admission OF the evil
dence or Miss Yoke, the alleged wife of
Holmes. ani the charge to the Jury by
Judge Arnold. District Attorney Graham
replied. Tne court reserved decision
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
NEW GOLD FIELD.
A Hungry PrOspectOr Strikes 1t Rich
While Trailing N Deer.

BUTTE. Mont, Feb. "a rich gold dis
covery is reported from Flint creek, in
the Georgetown district. Nine weeks ago
Samuel Snyder, a destitute and hungry
prospector, trailed a deer over the hills and
accidentally discovered a rich ledge. which
ne has been working since alone and in
with thousands of dollars worth of gold
and the reports of men who have since
inspected the property say that Snyder has
prospect hole is only about ten feet deep.
The vein is only eight inches wide so far
as developed. but is yellow with virgin
gold. The report has caused a stampede
into the new district
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
Joseph Cooks Health Shattered.

ROCHESTER,, y. ", Feb. 3.-Rev. Joseph
Cook. OF Boston, who recently returned
from Australia. is az the Sanatorium, Clifton
Springs, suffering from acute form of
owing to a weakness OF the optic nerve. He
will be taken to his cottage at Lake George
cary in the spring, where ii is hoped he
will recover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
Engineer and Fireman Hurt

HUNTlNGION. w. Va. Feb 3.-A
Western road near Radford, at O'clock
this morning. Engineer Callahan Is re-
dangerously hurt. Others OF the crew were
slightly injured The cause OF the wreck
was landslide. Physicians from Kenoye
were sent 10 the scene.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04

CINCINNATI, Feb. 3.-The bricklayers
and hod carriers are all out here to-day
on account of a cut from 56A cents to 40
cents per hour for brickiayers. The strike
affects only three hundred men, who are
working now, but IL will affect three thou
sand men If not adjusted before the build
ing season ODens
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
THE COUNTRY AT LARGE.
Mr.. Platt Thinks Harrison's Friends
Will Vote for Morton.

NEW YORK, Feb 3-Ex-Senator Thomas
c. Platt was at the Bifth-avenue Hotel
when the news of General .Harrison's
declination was brought to him. He had
retired for the night and sent down word
that he had nothing to say on the matter
and did not want TO be interviewed.
Edward Lauterbach, chairman of the Re-
publican county committee, said "Assum-
ing that General Harrison has declined TO
allow his name to be used as presidential
candidate, 1 think that General Harrison's
strength will undoubtedly go TO Governor
Morton. General Harrison and Governor
Morton have been and are great FRIENDS,
their relations while President and Wee
amiable in the world; close friendship ex-
lists between them. AT Minneapolis, IN
iSs2. while l personally felt that an injus-
ton for Vice President TO Mr.. Reid, i
am inclined to believe that If Governor
Morton had been placed on the ticket with
General Harrison the result might have
been different. i think that Governor Nor
toms candidacy win be greatly strengthened
IL General Harrison has declined to be
A dispatch from Albany says: Governor
Morton had retired when the news OF Mr..
Harrisons declination was received here.
Colonel Cole, the private secretary, said:
I'VE had not expected a public declination.
although we were sure he would not be
candidate"
Senator Ellsworth said: ''Mr Morton
will profit by the retirement of Mr.. Har-
rison'
Speaker Fish said: There will be some
other retirements before the convention In
favor of Mr.. Morton"
special to the Morning Advertiser from
Albany says: Lieutenant Governor Saxton,
commenting on ex-Pressdent Harrison 5
declaration said: 81 cannot say j am sur
prised at the declaration of General Har-
rison. / am pleased, because L earnestly
believe Ii will make Governor Morton more
certain of the nomination. General Har-
friendly to the Governor 1t was the New
York delegation which really nominated
Harrison For the Presidency in 1855, and
the candidacy Of Morton for the Vice
Presidency in that year materially helped,
IL il did not actually secure the electoral
vote OF this State for General Harrison.
Many think Morton made Harrison Presi-
dent If so, why should not Harrison re-
turn the favor IL he has IT within his pow
ar-2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
Return OF Bishop Newman.

NEW YORK. Feb 3.-Among the passen-
gers who arrived to-day by the Ward line
steamer Yucatan was Bishop John p. New
man, who returns home after an extended
visit to Mexico.
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5 PER CENT. MONEY.

We are prepared to make loans at and
51s per cent. on good business property.
JOHN S. SPANN & co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04

BOSTON. Feb. 3. = Strong resoIutions
against the treatment OF Bishop Arneft. OF
Ohio. at Boston hotels last week. were
passed at the weekly meeting OF the Bap-
tist; Methodist and Presbyterian ministers
to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04

LONDON. Feb. s.-rhe report cabled here
that the Rev. John A. Brooks. OF Memphis.
Tenn. had been called TO the pastorats
OF Surgeons Tabernacle Is not correct.
The secretary OF the tabernacle. talking
the matter over to-day. said: II am utterly
At loss to know whence the report
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
Chrs.tinn. Persecuted.
Fomenting Revelation.

BERLIN. Feb. "A special 10 the Frank
furter Zeitung from St Petersburg says
there are Indications OF revival OF the
revolutionary movement among the Armen-
ians II Is added that secret Russian agents
report that quantities OF revolutionary
pamphlets and proclamations printed In
london have been sent to Armenia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
Hon. j. II. Foraker. Views.

CINCINNATI. o., Feb. 3.-Senator-elect J.
B. Foraker, when informed of the positive
declination Of ex-President Harrison. said:
II never thought Harrison was a candidate
for the nomination in the ordinary sense Of
such candidacy. / am surprised however
that he seems TO debar himself from accept
ing the nomination should All emergency
arise in which he might be desired by the
convention. think his declination strength
ems McKinley's chances. as the States are
neighbors and are likely to have the same
preferences"
The Seaator-elect Is quite seriously Ill.
His ailment Is tonsiitis and he has not been
out Of bed since Saturday. and is likely to
be confined TO his room for several days.
George b. Cox. the local leader of the Re-
(Continaed On second PaGel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
No Surprise nt washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The announce
ment from General Harrison that he will
not permit his name TO go before the next
national Republican convention contained in
the dispatches from Indianapolis did not
cause great surprise here, for it had been
openly stated In Washington that the an
nouncement of his engagement to Mrs. DIM
mick would be followed by a statement de-
clining to permit his name to go before the
convention. 1t could not be learned by whose
authority this statement had been made
but it obtained very free circulation among
public men and others interested General
Harrison, ii Is understood, was the choice
of the Indiana delegation in Congress for
new presidential honors at the hands OF the
Republican party. great deal or interest
will now be manifested among the friends
of the various other candidates as to where
General Harrison's strength will be thrown
The letter OF the eX-President Is looked on
here as a Straightforward one, to be taken
seriously and without conditions of any sort.
Owing to the hour at which the news was
received here ii was impossible to obtain
general expression Of sentiment as to how
the announcement made by General Harri-
son would be received and the effect 1t
would have on the chances of the other cam
didates. Speaker Reed had retired to his
room at the hotel anu refused to be dis
turbed. Senator Elkins. who one of
General Harrison's strong lieutenants In the
last campaign, and VINO was a member of
President Harrisons Cabinet, was out of the
city Hen; John Vs., VI; ESster, era also ,r member
also Mr.. Michener, one of the Generals
friends and political adherents. Senator Alli-
sons residence was closed for the night.
Efforts to secure interviews with others
prominently interested in the presidential
fortunes OF Allison, Reed, Mckinley and
Morton were unayailing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
General AIger,. Views.

DETROIT, Feb. 3.-After reading the dis
patch containing General Harrison's letter
of withdrawal, General Alger said: 'T never
have believed that after the honors he re-
ceived twice at the hands OF the party and
after the worry Of two campaigns that he
would ever be a candidate again. / am not
surprised at the information contained in
the letter"
What bearing do you think II will have
upon the presidential struggle?"
We'll, Ii clears up the situation to some
extent. We know now who are the candi-
dates-Reed. Allison, Morton and Mckinley
and may the bast man win"
Senator Thomas w. Palmer declined to
talk. but being urge1 for an opinion. re-
piled: well. you can say that I'm I'm favor
OF Reed. Alger. Mckinley. Allison or Nor
ton-whoever is nominated"
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views of Mckinley's Manager.

CLEVELAND, o.. Feb. 2.-Hon. NJ. A.
Hanna was shown the dispatch from In
dianapolis this evening announcing the
withdrawal of General Harrison from the
presidential race and was asked what ef-
feet the letter would have on the candidacy
of Mckinley. II cannot but regard the
withdrawal of General Harrison in the
most favorable light said Mr.. Hanna,
because of the weil-known strength OF
Governor Mckinley in Indiana. He has
long been very popular among the Repub-
licans Of that State, and the accessions
he will get there will certainly be a strong
addition to his forces in the central West.
or course, the other candidates are likely
to be represented in the Indiana delega-
tion, but it is my judgment that the senti-
ment among the Republicans of that State
is Overwhelmingly for Mckinley. and now
that General Harrison has refused to per-
NIT the use of his name, much OF the sup
port that would have been given to him
will come to Mckinley"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-23
EUREKA NOTES.
Head Carpenter in BuIIion-Beck
Goes AWay-Othcr News.

Head Carpenter in RuIIion-BecIS
Goes Away-Othcr News.
EUREKA, July 2L-Peter Louten-
sock, who is head carpenter at the
Bullion-Beck mine, and bishop of the
Eureka branch of the Mormon church,
left today for a two years mission in
Germany and Switzerland The many
friends of the bishop assembled at the
Mormon church last evening to pay
him a parting tribute The church
was packed to overlooking and every
indication marked the esteem and re-
spect that the people have for Mr..
LoutenSock. Speeches were made by
Joseph S. Hyde, John o. F'rekleton of
Eureka and Mr.. Paxman Of Nephi.
After the speeches came songs recita-
tons, lemonade, lunch. etc.
All in all, it was an excellent time
and the bishop will not forget it for
some time.
Hon. W. a. King lectures here to-
night on Democracy. Indications
point to a rousing meeting.
L. c. Doty has been appointed SD
perintendent of the Eureka Hill mine
in place of John McChrystal, deceased.
The Eureka Hill mine is increasing
its force considerably, a full night Shift
going on tomorrow night. When the
hundred stamps begin TO pound away
day and night it viii require about
two hundred tons of ore to keep them
employed. A great many men will be
needed. but we advise men not to come
here, as the market is overstocked.
The Bullion-Beck mill is still work
ing twelve hours and the prospects are
that the managers will be arrested for
breaking the eight-hour law. The
managers think that the law does
not cover their process OF reducing the
ore. The miners in the Bullion-Beck
mine go on at 1880 O'Clock in the MORN
ing, have two hours for noon, coming
off at 11:30 and going back at 1870,
quitting at $50, going down and COM
ing up on their own time.
The keystone mine starts to work at
7:45 in the morning, having one hour
for noon and quitting at 5:15, miners
using half an hour going down and
coming up. This shift gives excellent
satisfaction.
The Eureka Hill mine starts to work
at 7:10 in the morning, have half an
hour for noon, and quit at o'clock,
the men taking twenty minutes of their
time to go down and come up. This
gives good satisfaction.
The night shift works on the same
plan.
The Eureka Hill mill abides exactly
with the law, working the three shifts
of eight hours each.
All Eureka needs now to rival the
Comstock are Bryan and free silver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-23
GENTLE VALLEY MINES.
Good Ores Said to BE Found in the
District.

A correspondent of the New Era,
writing from Gentle valley, in Idaho,
says:
In visiting the unknown mine in
Gentle valley and making a thorough
investigation Of the vein, L find it to
be one of the makings of good mine.
1t contains an abundance OF the oxide
OF iron, oxide of Manganese, sulphuret
OF iron and sulphuret of copper, which
is a very good Indication for mineral
deposits. The former is limestone and
slate, which is the better formation
than quaTtzite. All of the slate lodges
in general strike north and south on
account of electric currents in these
formations. The walls are worn
smooth with clay selvages on one side.
1t is a true fssure, runs with the
main range and pitches away from
the mountain, which is the older,
therefore, it is the foot wall to the
vein. There is a difference in the APP
pearance of mineral veins; each has
its peculiar physiognomy, which TO the
true, practical eye is infallible.
In running a tunnel or sinking a
shaft to the depth of $50 fest they will
strike the vein in the solid formation.
Then look out for the gold and silver
mining claim; it will be in full blast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-23

1t was announced yesterday that ar
rangements are being made by the man
agement of the Bullion-Beck company
for the declaring of two dividends about
the first of the coming month.
Although the rumor could not be cor
roborafed at headquarters of the cor
poration, there were those who are ia
miliar with the affairs of the same who
asserted there was no doubt of the mat
ter at all; that it had been thoroughly
discussed for some time and than No
later tilan yesterday one of the mem
bers of the corporation gave it out as
an authoritative assertion.
The usual dividends of the company
are $4,000, and this double dividend il
declared, viii mean that $50, 600 will be
distributed among the stockholders OF
the company.
The Bullion-Beck has been doing well
Of late. and some good ore is being en-
counte1ed in the workings.