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The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

Whites and Blacks Not Living Har-
mOniousIy I'm Kentucky

PADUCAH. KY, Dec. pa race riot
seemed impending last night at Princeton.
Ky. Pat Hawks and another negro t.
tackled Harry Rand, a white man, in
Stevens's saloon with brass knuckles. The
two negroes left the saloon and attacked
two other white men whom they met out
side. AS soon as the news spread a posse
OF armed whites went in search of the two
negroes, and would have lynched them had
they been caught. Hawks, who started the
difficulty. is a notorious character and il
he returns to Princeton will likely DE
hanged
There came near being a general fight
between whites and negroes at Elva. Mar
shall county. last night. Elva Is near the
Calvert City section, where no negroes are
allowed to live, and where seven or eight
The negroes were employed by the Stand
ard OIL Company. Last night two negro
trampS met white man in the road and
asked him IL he knew where Calvert CITY
was. He said that he did. but il was not
very healthy there for negroes. This en-
ragged them. and they both assaulted him
with clubs and seriously hurt him.
McCracken county has also come to the
front with race troubles. Last night Mr.
Ollie Overstreet. brother TO Mr. Otie
OVerstreet. a prominent grocer of Pa
ducah. was attacked by two negro tramps
near his home. five miles from the city on
the Lovelaceville pike He was beaten into
1nsenSibility ard left when afterwards he
managed 10 get up and give the alarm TO
a crowd of neghbors. who proceeded with
guns TO scour the woods. but failed to
ind the tramps. The feeling between the
races down in this part of Kentucky is in
tense, although well suppressed
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
WEYLER INTERVIEWED.
He Says the Rebels in Pinar Del Rio
Are i'm Desperate Straits.


NEW YORK, Dec. GA dispatch to the
Herald from camp Arroyo Grande. Pinar
del Rio province, Dec. "A, via Havana,
Cuba. says: In an interview with your cor
respondent Captain General Weyler said:
81 have twenty-sx battalions. ranging from
500 to 1000 men each, occupying all the hills
of the province. These columns have de-
stroyed everything in sight, and have been
able to subsist on the cattle of the in
surgents. which were found grazing in the
hills. and with whose destruction died the
remaining hope of sustenance. The rebels
must either starve now or submit and
some prefer to do the former, owing to
their remarkable apathy
But why are there SO few presentados.
General; in other words, persons willing to
lay down their arms?
THAT point is easily cleared up / know
that they have held meetings with the
idea of coming in as presentadoS but have
been told that ] would murder them all.
which is absurd, is it not? Certainly shall
not harm them; but not knowing that, they
as pacificos still when the ' presenta sn P1os
begin to come in crowds, and the rest find
they are not killed. there will be a grand
rush to surrender"
You can tell pretty well by the number
of arms given up how many have been
concealed. can't you?'
there are insurgents. They show their des-
perate condition. 7 can tell you that I
know positively that MaceO himself went
three days without food before he was
killed.
You still believe him dead?"
Beyond doubt. Certainly. We even
know where his body is. but do not like
to disinter it, as it would SAVIOR too much
of proclamation Of the grave"
why has Are1a left the trocha with 5000
men to take part in the active campaign?''
Because the necessity for the trocha as
a defensive line no longer exists. There is
however. considerable force there still
iofe
DO you expect to capture Rius Rivera p
Il don't think Rivera will show himself
at all" said General Weyler. I'VE never
hear from him, but sometimes do from one
of the Ducasse brothers,"
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

Washington Post
TWO little boys stood before a toy shop
window WINDOW near the Seyenth-street corner.
They were gazing iatently at a whole be-
~iidertng array of dolls. actually dolls
ana they were picking out this Cne and
tnat. Just as IL they had been girls
Inats beauty over there. said one
little boy.
The one with the white cloak .. asked
Nav, the one with the pink dress.
AIN AIN sne lovely? IL l had sister I'd get
Il amt going to get my sister any doll
stolidly. ''''N ~
Well" said the first little boy. as they
turned away, IF had sister ia ger her
That one IL i had a sister I know she Il
IKE thai one. and I'd like her TO have it
seems like she'd be awful pleased with H.
| used used to !,s p,sy with dolls once
..xxnsou oil! said the stoiid little boy.
Slsteriess boy FASTENED 10 add. -Babies
like dolls. and SO do girls. guess when
! was a baby I'd been sickled To death
with that one In the pink dress l just
wish had = sister
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
LETTERS SENT BY WIRE.
Useful and Wonderful Invention That
Works with the Telephone.
New York Herald.


Scientists in Europe are talking good
deal just now about u curious new machine
to which the name telescriptor has been
given AS the name indicates. the object of
the machine Is TO write down words spoken
or sent from a distance. The telephone, as
at present constructed, enables one person
to hear another who is talking perhaps
leagues away: the telescriptor. il is claimed,
will enable any person TO send a written
message 10 another person over a tele-
phone.
German scientist. and in his words. its
object is TO fix telephone transmissions -
His is not the first attempt which has been
been used for the same purpose in connec-
tion with the telephone. but il is generally
admitted that no very successful results
not much evidence that the phonograph is
peculiarly used for this purpose.
The German scientist who. by the way is
a recognized authority on electrical sub
iects, has worked on an entirely different
plan. His machine Is simply a combination
of the typewriter and the telegraph. and
telephone cannot be regarded as complete.
The manipulation of the machine is not
more difficult than that of the typewriter,
and. like the typewriter. the new instru-
ment has keyboard. above which Is placed
the box containing the machinery.
The same wire, which is used for teIe-
the teIescriptor. and by means of a simple
manipulation the current can be directed
either into the telescriptor or into the tele-
phone Thus. when a person wishes to use
TELEPHONE. after it has been furnished
with this new machine all he will have
to do will be to turn the current and
then write his message on the typewriter
According as IL Is written the message viii
be flashed across the wire and an answer
Will be sent to him in the same manner .
The advantages OF this machine. In case
1t should prove to be a success. are SELF
evident European journalists are al-eady
greatly interested In the idea. and oiair,
Journalism than the telescrfptor has heen
invented. They point out that In fut,,rs
many messages which are now sent bv feie.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Cannot Visit Chicago.

WASHINGTON Dec. 70. - President
Cleveland and Secretary Olney were waited
to-day by a delegation from Chicago
and invited to attend the Jackson day ban
quet, to be given mainly by Chicago gold
Democrats on Jan. s. The delegation con-
sisted of MeSsrs. Roger G. Sullivan and
Henry S. Robbins. who urged a particpa-
tion in the celebration. During the inter-
view both the President and Mr.. Olney ex-
pressed their wish that they might be able
to go, but Mr.. Cleveland expressed his
grets. and practically gave the delegation
to understand it would be impossible for
him to accept. The chief obstacle is the
Cabinet dinner to be given by the President
the evening previous to the banquet.
The Chicago men expect Assistant Secrc-
tary Hamlin and Controller Eckles will be
present. and invitations will be given to
Henry Watterson. John p. Irish. of Cali
fornia. and eX-MiniSter Phelps, of Vermont.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
NOTICE OF CONTEST FILED.
Election of One Bryan ElectOr Dis
puted by Kentucky Republicans.

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 26.-The Repub-
lican State committee to-day served notice
of contest on w. B. Smith, the sole Bryan
elector. who was elected in Kentucky. The
notice covers fifty typewritten pages and
alleges fraudulent voting. bulldozing, un-
fair appointments of election officers and
other Irregularities. Chairman Samuel j.
Roberts says the notice was prepared and
served merely to protect the rights of Re-
publicans in case the Democrats should file
contests against the twelve successful Re-
publican electors. as threatened for time.
AS the time for filing the notices of contest
expired tonight at midnight and the DEM
ocrats have not served notices. the contest
instituted to-day will doubtless preWe TO
be but a matter of form.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

New York Ledger.

There are probably very few persons who
do not know what il is to awake in the
early hours of the morning. when vitality is
said to be at its lowest. with load on mind
and spirits. a sense of things going all
wrong with us, a worry of other peoples
misdoings. a horror of impending evil. One
imaginary trouble after another makes us
wide awake. The real anxieties OF the past
day grow into the dimensions OF despair:
molehills swell into mountains. feverish
activity in self-torment raises host of gob-
iins out of our most trifing blunders. With
all the painful experience. however comes
also the calming reflection that this morbid
conscience has but short-lived reign. and
fortunately leaves little trace upon our ac-
tions. We settle 1t. perhars. that something
has disagreed with US or We were over
rasked the day before. and finally fall
asleep and awake refreshed. with fears dis
missed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
MAKER and Choynski Box.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec 26.-Peter Maher
received a warm welcome at the World s
Theater tonight by a large audience as
sembled TO witness his advertised bout with
Joe Choynski. After a number of prelimin-
airy bouts by local pugilists, the stars ap-
peared and were introduced by ''Parson"
Davies who announced that the set-to
would be merely a friendly one. Ihe three
rounds fought were very lively and scien-
tific. but nothing approaching a knockout
was witnessed. Mr.. Davies announces that
he will remain here a week or so until he
can arrange the contemplated match be-
tween Barry and Kelly. He had conceded
Kelly the privilege of weighing in at J. III.
Instead of at the ringside Kelly wants the
weighing time D. IN. OF the night OF tle
fight
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
NO WaIkover for Nevadn Jones.

CARSON, New, Dec. 26.-The Indicate
are that John p Jones will have to fight
for his return to the United States Senate.
1t was supposed that he would have no Op-
position on the silver ticket. and but four
Republican votes in the Legislature would
be cast against him. He is the logical cam
didate of the silver party. but dispatch
from Winnemuca announces that George
Nixon, banker, and editor of the Silver
State paper that up to now has strongly
supported Jones. announces in a card in his
paper that he Will also contest for the seat
in the United States Senate.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

drowning Of Edward Rogers. his son
frankie and a domestic. Miss Minerva
Robinson. Mr.. Rogers was the agent of
Charles G. Emory, owner Of Calumet island.
Mr.. Rogers left his home on Calumet island
yesterday afternoon TO go to Grindstone
island with Miss Robinson. whose home is
on the latter island. They were accom-
panied by Rogers's son frankie, eight years
old The voyage was made in an ice punt.
At the time they left the st. Lawrence was
partially frozen over. but to-day IL is
Open To-day the boat was found at the
foot of Bluff island with a hole stove in the
bottom. In the boat was Miss Robinson's
muff The search for the bodies is being
prosecuted
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
B,g Haul by Burglars.

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 26.-Cracksmen
opened two large safes In the w. w. Nor
gan Clothing Companys store last night,
and are believed to have secured SUBJ
stantial booty. So perfectly was their
work accomplished that not a clew re-
mained for the police to work on. Mem
bers OF the firm decline to state how much
the burglars secured. but IL is believed the
total receipts since Thursday. which are
known TO have been heavy. were taken
The robbery was not made public till late
owing To the secrecy OF the frm-
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Miner Murdered.

LEADVILLE, Col. Dec. 25. = About 2
O'Clock this morning Missouri miners. en-
ployed at the Bison mine. who were on their
way home from down town. met Patrick
Carney ard his wife. who had been attend
ing Tall. The MisSourians called Carney
across the street. talked TO him a few min
utes. and then one of them shot him. kill
Ing him instantly. The MiSsourians were
all arrested. but IL is not known which one
of them fired the fatal shot. From the
standing OF Carney In the community IL is
feared that this murder will cause consider
able trouble. as the miners union people are
much incenSed over IL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Used Explosive Bullets.

HAVANA. Dec. 26-An insurgent party
last night near Rancho Troyero. Havana.
indulged in considerable firing, which lasted
for half an hour. The insurgents were
finally silenced. But later they attacked
one of the fortifications. They were, how
ever. repulsed with serious losses.
Reports have been received to the effect
that the insurgents attacked the town Of
Santiago de Los Vegas. In this attack the
Cubans said to have used explosive
dynamite balls with considerable effect.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
End of a Buxxnrd Gang bandit.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 25.-Abe Henson,
colored one of the members of the gang
of thieves and outlaws who reside on me
Welsh mountains, in the eastern end of this
county, was shot and killed last night by
his stepbrother Jerry Green, who is also
noted criminal and member of the famous
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Alderman indicted for Murder.

CHICAGO. Dec. 26.-Alderman Thomas ].
O'Malley. of the Twenty-second ward. was
to-day indicted by the grand jury for the
murder of Gus Coliander on election night.
in November 1894. OMalley's Indictment
has created a sensation. He was elected to
the Council last spring. with the indorse-
ment of the Municipal Voters League, ard
has good record in that body
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
McKinIey's Mail Heavy.

CANTON, o., Dec. 26-Major Mckinley
remained close in doors this morning. An
unusually heavy mail was received. the car
rier making a half dozen trips from the
postoffice to the residence and each time
laden with large bundles of letters, papers
and packages Mr.. Z. b. Laird. of New
York. called early Saturday morning. Later
Mr.. +. G.. Cross, of Cincinnati, was an
nounced. Both were cordially received. and
secured moments conversation with the
President ELECT
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

ERIE. Pa. Dec. 2s.-Roscoe Finley. the
tax collector i'm Greenfield township. this
county. was waylaid. beaten into insensi-
bility. robbed and then hauled into his harn.
which was fired by the would-be assassins
last night. Finley had collected between
500 and $500. and upon returning to his
home late in the evening he went to the
barn TO attend 10 his horses. As he en-
tered the barn with his lantern in his hand
he was set upon by two masked men ard
knocked down. He fell outside OF the isarn
In the fight He was robbed and then
dragged into the barn. But for the fact
that ncignbor whose attention had been
attracted by the ire. entered TO release the
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Drained Hi. wires AsxniIant.

COLUMBUS. Ca, Dec. 26.-Daniel Moore,
well-known young man of Atlanta, was
killed by Charles Hardy, colored. at Rich
land. Ga. last night. Moore had gone 10
HardyS house under pretenSe of wanting
to warm, but attempted to take liberties
with Hardy's wife. when he was Drained
by the husband. Hardy escaped.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Two Killed and One Fatally shot.

MOUNT VERNON. KY, Dec. 26.-In a
general fight six miles north of this place
this afternoon Armp Rowland and Jack
Rigsby were killed and Greeley Lear was
fatally shot. Rigsby. Harry Jones and some
other men became involved in a quarrel
and Rigsby was badly beaten up. After
this fight Rigsby got together "A crowd of
his friends and hostilitieS were renewed
with fatal results
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

LINCOLN, Neb.. Dec. 26.-The following
was given to the Associated Press tonight:
Mr. McBee has, with my consent. trans
ferred his contract to II. Briggs & Co., of
Greenville. s. c. Only five lectures have
been arranged for up to this time
Whether | shall deliver any i'm addition to
that number is as yet uncertain. | have
some further work on hand which may
interfere with further lecturing during this
season. w. j. BRYAN"
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
NOW A BRITON.
WiIIiElm Waldorf AstOr Said to Have
Renowned American Citizenship.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2T.-The Press says
that letter received i'm New York from a
relative of William Waldorf Astor declares
that the millionaire has renounced his
American citizenship and sworn allegiance
to Queen Victoria.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Fitzhugh Lee at Hayana.

HAVANA, Dec. 26.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
the United States consul general here. Mrs.
Lee his wife, and their daughter arrived
here to-day via Tampa. Fla. Mr. Joseph A
Springer the vice consul general, the staff
of the United States consulate and the rep
resentatives in this city of American news
papers received the general.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-An interesting
item in the last publication by the naval
intelligence Office is the statement of the
naval construction which the Spanish gov
ernment has in hand. 1t appears that or
ders have been given to big Italian firm
near Genoa. to build Immediately an ar
mored cruiser. which will be named the
Pedro Aragon. She will be on the lines of
which Spain has purchased and rechris-
tened the CristObal Colon. The latter Is to
be delivered by the builders to the Spanish
fifteen months are allowed for the con-
struction of the Aragon Both of these
cruisers are to be supplied with tubulous
finished the vessels will be slightly more
formidable than our best armored cruiser,
hn Nour Xnrlx
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Seven Bullet Hole. in Hi. Clothes.

PARIS, KY, Dec. 26.-Johnson Howe. the
fifteen-year-old negro boy who fatally
wounded Policeman Lacy at Cynthiana
Christmas eve. when the officer attempted
to arrest him. was brought here last night
for safe-keeping. The negros garments
show seven bullet-holes inflicted by the
wounded policeman, who fired while he was
on the ground.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Colonization Scheme.

Ell RENO, /. T., Dec. 26.-Cuban SYM
pathizers here have formed an oath-bound
organization which contemplates fighting
for the insurgents without violating the
United States neutrality laws. The mem
bers. composed of able-bodied men, are to
go to Cuba as colonizers and to purchase
or lease land for cultivation and manu-
facture of tobacco" After Cuba is reached
say the bylaws which have been adopted.
''other civic enterprises to be decided on
later may be entered into" The minimum
membership of the colony shall not be less
than one hundred nor more than two hun
dred and the membership fee TO be paid
after arriving in Cuba is set at 500. The
colonists are to provide themselves with
firearms at their own expense for personal
protection and are to pay their own ex-
penses to the sea coast from which they
shall embark, going as individuals.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Return of "Denver- Ed Smith.

NEW YORK. Dec 2s.-"Denver" Ed
Smith, the pugilist. was among the second
cabin messengers who arrived to-day OH the
Cunard liner Campania- He returns from
the gold fields of South Africa. where he
was defeated by Joe Goddard. and says he
is feeling in tip-top condition.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Shouted "Cuba Librc:"

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 26., via. Galveston
To-day Admiral Beardslees matinee on
board the United States cruiser Philadel-
pha. was pronounced success. Among
those in attendance the Cuban dele
gate. Senior AgUerro. He was received with
enthusiasm by a ...ousand persons. The
Cuban flag was waved, with shouts Of
.sCvuba I.ibre
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Found Dead in Bed.

WAUBAY, S. d.. Dec. 26.-Joseph Schra-
beck, who lives four miles northeast of this
place, was found dead in bed this morning
by John Wall. who lives near. He says
that last night he heard a great row and
afterwards saw Mrs. Schrabeck and their
ten-year-old son leave the house with an
of
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27
Jealous Waiter,. Double Crime.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Max Becker. thirty
years old. a waiter. shot and killed his wife
to-day and then committed suicide. He
was released from the Stamford, Conn,
insane asylum two weeks ago and was,
without cause, jealous of his wife, who was
good-looking.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

cattle and horses. and stumbled over Fin
ley's body. he WOULD have been cremated.
The barn was burned. Finley Is unable to
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

expeoitiousiy by the perfected telephone.
FOR example. correspondent I'm Boston
wlSnes 10 send n message TO his paper
In New York He goes TO the telephone,
turns on the current, and in few minutes
MS written communication is in the New
YORK Once No messenger boys are re-
CURED; indeed, no time IL lost between the
transmission and receipt of the message.
we are likely to hear a good deal more
about the telescriptor IN the near T;ltiIre-
that Is. II IL Is really such a practical ma
cnlne as the inventor and foreign Journal
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

march of Improvement. Perhaps 1t is just
as well, but even utiitarian America would
protest long and loud against such prog
reSS.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-12-27

will not tolerate conditions against the |
handful who are neither just nor brave |
nor generous"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-15
Independent Order Of
Reehabiges
In NORTH AMERICA.
THE OBJECTS AND AIMS.
Information of Interest to Temper
ance Workers and Those Seeking
a Refuge From the Tempta-
tions of Strong Drink.
In NORTH AMERICA

NHE more important object of this
4 Association is Mutual Benefit in
the exercises of Temperance, Forti.
tude and Justice, securing to it's
membership sympathy and relief in
times of sickness and distress; and in
the event of death, the decent OBJ
servance of the necessary funeral
obsequies; and is based upon and
seeks, the extension of the principles
of Total Abstinence from all intoXi-
eating drinks.
The Order has three subordinate
branches, viz:
Primary Tents, composed of white
male persons between the ages of 10
and So years of age, who believe in
the existence and omnipotence of
God and are willing to sign our pledge
of total abstinence, are eligible to
Persons over age may become hon.
orary members.
Female Tents, composed of white
females 10 years of age and upwards,
a Junior Branch of Boys from 10 to
16 years, and Juvenile Tents, for
Children of both sexes between the
ages Of and is years.
Each branch has service especially
adapted. 1t has been found that by
working in separate branches of the
organization, there is more freedom
of action than when all ages and
sexes are thrown together. Each
branch of the Order is represented in
the higher body, and fostering care
is exercised over all alike. Thus with
the men and women, girls and boys
all united under one head the 1. o.
of R. is as an irresistible army NOV
ing on to victory.
The Order has, and will continue
to prove a blessing to our country,
not only in proving an asylum for the
reformed drunkard, but by inducing
the sober and religious part of the
community to unite in securing the
rising generation from the evils of
intemperance, and ultimately hand
down to generations yet unborn, the
benefits of sobrietY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-15
Truck Barrels.

To Ny Patrons and the Public:
l hereby inform my patrons
and the public at large, that [
will be fully prepared to furnish
Truck Barrels of all kinds and
sizes at reasonable prices, and
solicit your further patronage.
Very respectfully,
w. NJ. NEEDLES,
Factory:-Franklin City, Va.