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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
GEN. MILES In PERIL AGAIN
Commander of the Army Has Anotbe er
Close Call for His Life.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 1.-Gen. Nelson
A. Miles, the commander of the army of
the United States. had a narrow escape
from death yesterday afternoon while
driving on the hill leading from the Cliff
House to the Ocean Beach. He owes his
life tc the coolness and agility dspa yed
by Col. Amos S. Kimball, Chief Quarter
master of the Department of California
and Mr.. W. III. McKittrick of Bakersfield
a son-in-law of Col. William Schafter.
After inspecting the water works plant at
the Presidio. General Miles and a party of
friends started for town in order to catch
the train for the south. While going down
IL steep grade the pole of the carriage in
which the commanding general was riding
snapped short OF near the axle and fright
ened the team. The vehicle was dashed
against the bluff and the driver thrown
from his seat between the plunging and
kicking animals but Colonel Kimball and
Mr.. Mcf>tttrick jumped out and rushed to
the horses heads just in time to prevent
their bolting down the hll to almost GER
tain destruction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
AN OHIO TRAGEDY.
Nathan Speliman Crushes ANNA Rick
er's Skull and Kills Himself.

HOLGATE. o. Oct IA terrible double
tragedy occurred last night two miles
south of this place in the home of Mrs.
j. P. Kicker. a widow The family con-
sisted of the widow and two children
her daughter Anna, seventeen years old,
and a son. Another inmate of the home
for some time past had been q boarder
named Nathan Z. Spellman. The latter
came home intoxicated and was repri-
manded by Mrs. Kicker. Spelman, while
the son was at school and Mrs Kicker out
attending to the stock went into the house
He found the daughter ironing What fol-
lowed can only be surnisf I. Anna Kicker
was attacked and her skull crushed Spell
man then undertook TO destroy his own
life by hanging. This attempt being a fail
ure he resorted TO a method more sue
cessful. Lying on his back across q bed
his head hanging SO il almost touched the
floor. he drew razor across his throat
severng the jugular vein. Anna Kicker,
at last accounts was alive. but uncon-
seious and there Is no hope of her recov-
cry. Spellman is dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
STRIKERS CONFIDENT.
Canadian Pacific TeIegruphers Rely
ing Aid from Trainmen.


WINNIPEG Man, Oct. 1.-The Canadian
Pacific strike situation shows very little
change, but there are indications of more
serious happenings If a settlement is not
reached within the next twenty-four hours
Superintendent Whyte is confident that the
company viii win. ON the other hand the
strikers are just confident. They inti-
mate that they have another surprise in
store to spring on the company If neces-
sary, and one which will completely cripple
the system. 1t is understood that the other
railway orders strongly sympathize with
the strikers. and that unless "A settlement
is soon reached a manifestation will be
seen. There is also strong sympathy with
the striking station agents in towns
throughout the province. The next impor-
tant move in the Canadian Pacific strike
will probably be made tomorrow In the
form OF a request from the trainmens or
ganiZations for Interview regarding the
trouble. The result of their mission will
probably be divulged soon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Lochinvar Hall Dedicated.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON, Ind, Oct. 1.-Lochinvar Hall,
a, new $4,000 edifice, was dedicated tonight
in the presence of d large number OF in
vited guests, Some of whom were from out
of the city. A musical programme was
rendered and the festivities concluded with
a dance. The new building is a large, two
story brick, modern in architecture and
handsomely appointed. On the lower floor
and a large hail. which viii be used
armory by the L. r. K. of P, and also for
public speakings and entertainments. The
upper floor will be used exclusively by the
/. o. o. f. as lodge rooms. The building
was built by stock company. The Uni
form Rank and the Odd Fellows each own
a fourth of the stock and the remainder is
owned by private citizens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
TRAIN WRECKERS GUILTY.
Two Men Convicted Of Conspiring to
Obstruct the Mails.

DETROIT. Oct. 1.-The second trial of
John C. Bodwig and William Fl. Johnson
in the United States District Court re-
suited to-day in verdict of guilty against
both defendants. They were tried for con-
spring with others to obstruct the passing
of United States mail. On July 16. 1894 an
express train was derailed two miles west
OF Battle Creek One rail was found to
have been moved and spiked fast foot out
of line The fireman of the train was
killed in the accident. After many sensa-
tional developments a number of men We're
arrested aid the defendants in this case
made damaging statements, which Were
used against them the present trial.
Their first trial was in connection with a
man named Jewett. The latter was ac-
quilted and the jury disagreed TO Bod
wig and Johnson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Will Move to Terre Haute.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind Oct. 1.-The Terre
Haute Manufacturing Company, formerly
the Brosius Machine Company. of Elgin
H., will move the plant to this city and
the building now occupied by the Terre
Haute Buggy Company. The Elgin indus
try manufactures the BrosiuS Sewing Ma
chine and the Damascus bicycle. Mr.. N
Is. Elliott formerly general superintendent
of the Vandaia is the largest stockholder
of the new Terre Haute Manufactures
Company. and is its manager. Mr.. w. II
Mckeen and other Terre Haute gentlemen
are stockholders The company has been
doing a good business. and its prospects are
Of the best. Much of the product is for
the export trade
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
\ Prize Squash Vine.

Special to he Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Oct. IA correspond
ent at ScottsbGrg tells of Horticultural
curiosity in the form of a pumpkin vine
that measures seventy-five feet in length
and contained twenty-five full-grown pump
kns all from one seed. George Hume, liv
ing on North Main street, this city last
spring planted a squash seed in hill of
corn in his back yard. Seven vines grew
out of the one seed, the longest being TWEEN
ty-seven feet, and the total length of the
seven vines, 11S feet. Forty-eight full-size
squashes were gathered from these vines
making a half-wagon load Six more
squashes were on the vines ripening when
frost came
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
INDIANA OBITUARY.
Prof. Joseph w. Layne, WeIl-knOvn
Indiana Educator.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKTON, Ind, Oct 1.-Prof. Joseph
w. Layne, one of the beSt-known educa-
tors in the State, died here yesterday aft
ernoon from paralysis.
Prof. Joseph w. Layne was born at
Frankton, in 1850. He received his early
education from the common schools and
taught school at the age of seventeen.
After teaching a short time he entered
Wabash College and remained there until
he graduated. He then accepted a position
as superintendent of the Danville, H.
schools, which position he held for seven
years. He then was superintendent of the
Evansville, Ind, schools for eight years,
and as such was a member of the State
Board of Education He resigned this po-
sition and studied law and formed a part
nership for the practice with Howell D.
Thomson, of Anderson. About two years
ago his mind began to fail, and he grew
gradually worse until the first OF July this
year, when he was taken to Richmond In
sane Hospital He was removed from
there on Sept. II to the home of his broth
er, Logan A. Layne. of this place, where
he died yesterday. He is a member of the
Anderson Commandery, knights Tempars
who will conduct the funeral in this place
Saturday. Prof. Layne leaves an estate of
$4,000, but no direct heirs, as he was never
married.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Edgar County $. s. Convention.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PARIS, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-The Edgar county
Sunday school convention convened at the
Baptist Church in this city this morning
at 10 o'clock. There are 250 delegates in at
tendance. Among the State workers who
are attending are: William Reynolds, of
Peoria international Sunday school
worker; Mrs. Mary Foster Rryner of Chi
cago; r. c. Willis. State president. and
several county presidents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD. Inc, Oct. 1.-The Fourteenth
annual reunion of the Seventy and
One-hundred-and-f first Indiana Volunteer
Infantry convened here to-day and will
last over tomorrow The campfire was
held tonight and number of leading SOL
ders entertained the old comrades with
speeches Over 200 of the old soldiers are
present and many more are expected to-
morrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Odd FELLOWS Conxene.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CONVICTION, Ind, Oct. 1.-The second
annual county convention of Odd Fellows
was held here yesterday. At 10:30 o'clock Il
parade was participated in by both visiting
and local lodges in uniform In the after
rcon the me mberS were addressed by Past
Grand Master E. G. Hogate, of Danville,
and Grand Secretary w. II. Leedy, of In
dianapolis. From until 7 p. m. q special
band concert was given for the entertain
n,ent Of the visitors after which work WIS
eXemplifed at the lodge room. The event
closed with a grand ball at the armory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Decatur County Veterans Meet.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Oct. IA reunion
of Decatur county veterans was held here
to-day at the rink. Governor Will Cum
back delivered the address of welcome, and
addresses We're also made by Rev. A. Muir
ply, of this place; Captain Boyd. of NobleS-
vile; Elder H. r. Sherman, of Westport,
and Elder Taylor, of this place. Soldiers
present pronounce this the most enjoyable
reunion they ever attended At the resi-
dence of John F. Childs a reunion of the
blue and gray was held there being pres
ent six three 'Yanks'@ and three John
nies" who We're at Appomattox.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
A Peru Girl Missing.

Special the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Ind, Oct. ii. c. Shields of
Peru, was in Wabash to-day in search of
his sixteen-year-o daughter Nora, who he
believed had eloped with a, travelling doc
tor who recently visited that place He
located the doctor at Fort Wayne, but the
girl was not with him The doctor denies
that he eloped with her, but admits that at
her suggestion his manager drove her to
wabash and there left her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
MORE THAN 100000
Receipts of Gold Since the Movement
from Abroad Began.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The sum of So 900 600
in gold was received here to-day from Eu-
rope, nearly all of which. ii is believed
will be deposited in the treasury in ex-
change for legal tenders To-day's receipts
make the total amount received at this
port TO date $36, SIS 12i in the present move
ment and including receipts at Boston and
San Francisco more than $40. 600 600 in all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Indiana Notes.

The survivors of the second Indiana Bat
terry held Il reunion at Rising Sun Wednes-
day at the home OF Samuel +. Scott, one of
the old battery boys.
Charles Holland was given five years in
prison last night for highway robbery in
Anderson early in the week. He was Pad
DIV Croak pal and shot Fred Traut for not
giving up his watch and money. Croak
was given like sentence the first of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
sugar Rennery shuts Down.

PHILADELPHIA, oct. 1.-The Spreckels
sugar refinery operated by the Sugar
Trust, has shut down for an indefinite PEE
dred men are thrown out of employment
by the closing or the establishment. The
other refineries In this city under the same
management are not affected but IL is re-
ported that they. too. will curtaii their
production on account of dull trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The Morewood company owns twenty-seven
mills there and they are all running nov,
and they are getting what they thought
good prices for the first time since the tin
plate industry was started on this side of
the water. An attache of the office when
asked how long they were TO be closed
down said: THE company is like this
crowd of men you see standing around
here ii has nothing to do, and just soon
as some orders are received will start the
plant again and give these idle men en-
DIOyTnent'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
scott Jackson's Appeal Heard.

FRANKFORT. KY, Oct. 1.-The appeal
OF Scott Jackson condemned TO be hung
for the murder of Pearl Bryan, was heard
by the Court OF Appeals to-day on a petit
tiol for new trial, Prosecutor Lockhart
and the Attorney-general appeared for the
Commonwealth and l.. j.. Crawford for the
defense. The decision was reserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
other Deaths in the State.

GAS CITY. Ind, Oct. 1.--Isaac Roush, sr.
one of Grant county's Oldest farmers. died
at his home near this city last night, aged
eighty-three. He had lived the same
farm since 1872. He leaves wife eighty
years old and eleven children whose ages
range from thirty-six to sixty-one, all citi-
zens of this county.
ELWOOD. Ind, Oct. Miss Stella Van
Fossen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
VanFoSSen, of this city. died last evening
after Il long illness. Miss NanFossen was
sixteen years old and general society
favorite. and her untimely death causes a
cloud of sorrow to envelop the social cir
ceS of this city.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Oct. 1.-The inter
nected with the Indianapolis News will
take place from the Methodist Church in
Battle Ground, seven miles from this city,
tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock.
RICHMOND. Ind, Oct. Mrs Marietta
IredeIi died here this afternoon aged
eighty-four. She resided here since 1885.
She was born in Philadelphia. Six chill
dren survive her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
5000 Stamps stolen.

Special the indianapolis Journal.
LAPoRTE, Ind, Oct. 1.-The postoffice
at Rolling Prairie, this county, was bur
glarzed last night, between 6.000 and
1000 stamps being taken. aggregating
$lS6. 30. The theft is supposed to be the
work of professionals. as the special de-
livery and postage-due stamps were not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
VIII Go by special Train.

CINCINNATI. O., Oct. 1.-The visit OF
Cincinnati wheelmen to Canton has not
been postponed. previously announced.
They go by the special Big Four train Sat
urday and arrive Canton in time TO
take part in the National Wheelmen's pa
rade next Saturday at Canton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
CommerciaI Club Opened.

Special the indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Oct. 1.-The formal
opening of the beautiful new home of the
Snrth md Commercial Athletfc Club took
place this evening, all the best society OF
the town being present The brilliant
semblage listened Il musical and literary
piogra mme, the main feature of wllicn ;
an address by the president, Mr.. A. l..
E2ric
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Oct John
Keith, of the Ingram Oil Company. filed
with the clerk of the Circuit Court to-day
a petition for receiver of the Ingram Oil
Company of this city. The petition is
brought on the ground of insolvency. Keith
claims the company has expended $4,000
and owes 81 500 in addition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
MoNoN ROUTE
Louisville New Albany & Chicago Railway
SHORT LINE TO
Chicago THE WEST
~AAA0HoV AND NORTHWEST

Pullman Vestibule Train Service.
Trains daily at 700 a. m, 3:35 p. m. and II 2:o5
a.
Arrive Chicago 1900 noon, $40 .. M and 7:ao
a. N.
Leave Chicago daily 2:45 a. M, II 90 a. m. and
SbS p.
$50
Chicago Sleeper at west end Union Station
feaey at $50.
Detailed information at Union Station and No.
w. Wash. st. GEO. w. HAYLER, D. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
BIG z ROUTE
Commercial Travellers and Bicycle Re-
publican Club Excursion
CANTON, OHIO, and RETURN,
TO VISIT
Hon. VIM. Mckinley
81 For the Round Trip 81

Special train composed of sleepers, chair
cars, first-class coaches and refreshment
will leave indianapolis
FRIDAY, Oct. 9. 1896, and run as follows:
Leave Indianapolis. 1000 pm. Friday Oct. 9
Arrive Canton ........ $50 am. Saturday Oct. 10
RETURNING,
Leave Canton -.--.... 800 pm, Saturday. Oct. 10
Arrive indianapolis 80 pm, Saturday Oct. 10
Tickets good going and returning only on
special train named above.
Chair cars 81 per seat for round trip.
Sleepers 81 per double berth going and 81
per seat returning. For tickets sleepers
and chair cars call at Big Four offices, No.
! East Washington street. Sc Jackson place,
Massachusetts avenue and Union Station.
Travelling men, merchants, bicyclists and
all in favor of sound money invited to join
the party.
c. w. Letter, l.. w. Cooper and J. J.
Higgins, Transportation Committee Com
mercial Travellers Republican Club.
Geo. Catterson and r. j. Richards, Trans
portation Committee Bicycle Republican
Club.
II. M. BRONSON. A. G. p A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
ELWOOD GLASS COMPANY.
It's Action May Lead to the DissoIu-
tiOn Of the Trust.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD Ind, Oct. 1.-The trouble that
has arisen between the Western Associa-
ton and the Elwood Window-glass Com
pany regarding the starting of this plant
independent is all the talk just at present
So far the company has received no no
tice from the association that it was going
to prevent the plant starting. Come what
may, the plant will be operated and will
run Independently of the association as
the company has really not been identified
with the association since last June. at
which time the relations We're severed by
the acts of the association. The Elwood
company is simply waiting to see what
the association is going TO do about it, and
is ready. In regard to the effect that this
may have on the association. it is said
the association this year than last, and un-
less the action OF this company starts
scale there is no danger of the association
going to pieces at this time. Develop
ments are expected at any time.
The blowers and gatherers of the win
dow-glass trade met at Alexandria to-day
a constitution and bylaws, and make APP
phcation for a charter under State laws
and select headquarters. 1t has not been
learned the result of the meeting. which
was secret, but it is understood that
strong organization was effected. and that
the blowers and gatherers will now be in
a position TO get what they want and not
play second fiddle to the cutters and fiat
The Elwood bottle works started to-day
with a full force of hands in ali depart
ments. and viii run steadily all winter;
This plant has recently been repaired ard
is in excellent shape for the run.
Gas City Tin-PIate Plant stops.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Oct. ii. H. Rogers
president of the +. Morewood Tin-plate
Company at Gas City, arrived Tuesday
morning from Wales and yesterday after
noon the factory at Gas City closed. Pres
ident Rogers is largely interested in the
tin-plate business in Wales and finds that
ii pays better to operate the mills there
and ship the product here than TO the
factory here under the present tariff laws.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-11

We May Come to This.
81 want u fine juicy steak, w1iter.'
"Yes, sir. Cart or carriage, sir!'-De-
Mpit Free Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-11
He Walked.

There is man up on Connecticut ave-
nue. whose coachman has been in the fam
lily so long that he really feels as il the
place belonged to him. He felt called
upon 10 attend funeral-the funeral OF
some personal friend Of his-carly in the
fall, and rs an especial mark OF respect for
the deceased he asked the head Of the
house TO allow his carriage to he driven
In tho funeral procession. The head of
the house good naturally consented, and
the coachman, with colorcd friend,
rolled of to the obsequics. That after
noon there was u football game somewhere
In the suburbs. and the head OF the house,
who Is Unfortunately fond of the game,
went He went on foot, but just as hc
trudged in through the gate carriage
passed him going in. II was his own car
riagc, with his man on the box and four
mourners inside. They had set out for
the funeral. but the procession happened
TO pass the football grounds, and their
sporting blood couldn't resist the tcmpta-
ton to see the game. They sat in the car
rage in luxury and watched tho game,
while the man who owned the carriage sat
on n plebcian pine bench, and-wcll, you
know what you Il be- likely to say yourself.
Washington Post
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-11
FRAZER AXLE.
Get the Genuine A7 II HN
Sold Everywhere u aahbaU ~
1.-THE PIONEER"
The SnOW Hill Building & Loan Association,
OF Snow Hill, Nd.
Tnconorated under tho Laws IF NIL May Ieai

Incorporated under the Laws of Nd. May lsal.
Fifth Year, Assets, $4,000.
W. L. DICkERsON.. .-................. President.
MARION Il. HARGIs, ......... Vice President.
W. ID. CoRDDRY, JR.,................Se Secretary.
|. i. MATTHEws.......... ......... Treasurer.
$500 dollars year paid in monthly INSTALL
ments OF Sl.00 on the First Friday in each
month will amount to $4,000 in ten years.
A mortgage OF one thousand dollars cancell-
cd in ten years by the payment OF five dollars
month.
Only legal interest OF per cent charged and
paid monthly.
Members can't lose their profits in the assO-
citation 10y becoming borrowers. hut stand on
the same footing as the investor or non-bor-
rowing members.
No Partially shown in disposing Of money
on loans, but every member given Il FAIR and
OPEN chance.
Withdrawing members paid in fun with in
tcrest less their share of expenses which are
small. owing to the latest aud most approved
methods being employed in conducting the
business.
No entrance fees. No large office rents. No
fayOritsm. We re fer 10 Our record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-11

II Is known that crime skulks away
from the light Of day and that the illu-
minaiion Of tho streets 10y night is II pub
lie safeguard. DIR. Saunders claims that
electricity is great moral power; that it
protects humanity better than the philan-
thropist. and by purifying the workshops
and the factories the sanitary laws arc
carried out with much less friction. At
the present time London has in its princi-
pal streets 1873 electric lamps tina have re-
placed l,33S gas lamps that have been re-
moved. There are also in the city upward
of 1876, 900 incandesccnt lights used by
some 5000 private consumers of cleo
tricity This is n largo showing for so
conservative a people but telling results
arc already to be noted, nor will DIR. Saun-
ders be last To approve this moral aspect Of
tho pure illuminating powcr.-Boston
Herald