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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
EXCURSION TRAIN WRECKED.
Struck a Rock That Had Rolled Down
n Mountain Side.

ROANOKE, Va, Jan. 25.-Last night,
about 10 o'clock. the first section of the
Raymond-Whitcomb excursion train, bound
from New York to Florida, Mexico and
California, was one mile north of Riverton,
Va, when the engine struck bowlder
which had rolled down the mountainside,
and was completely wrecked. The bag
gage car left the track and rolled over an
embankment. but, strange to say, the oc-
cupants, y. Burbank, commissary manager,
and the baggagemaster, were only slightly
injured about the legs and back. Engineer
Long suffered several painful cuts about
the head. but was not seriously hurt. A
colored Pullman porter named Phillips was
killed by being scalded to DEATH and
Charles w. King, another porter, was badly
injured about the neck. Not a single pas
senger was hurt.
The baggage car and two Pullmans took
fire from the engine and were destroyed.
The excursion being divided, saved the en-
tire train, with the exception of three cars,
which were burned, as the engine of the
second section pulled the train. back from
the burning cars, thus saving them. After
delay of sixteen hours the 200 feet of
track which was torn up was repaired. and
the excursion was allowed to pass on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Healy COurt-Martial.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2-In the court
martial of Captain Healy, of the revenue
cutter Bear, to-day, Captain Toseyer Lieu
tenant Berry and Engineer Friedrich, of the
cutter Grant, now at Port Townsend, were
called as witnesses. Captain Toseyer testi-
fed that Capt. Healy was a competent and
efficient officer. He had never seen him in
toxicated while on duty, but he was a man
who enjoyed a good time. Lieutenant Berry
testified that he did not think Captain
Healy was a fit officer for the cutter SER
vice, although he had never seen the Cap
tain drunk while on duty. He said that
Captain Healy liked to have a good time
and had many OF them. Berry admitted
on cross-examination that all of the officers
of the cutter service had similar tastes
Captain Healy intoxicated while on 1uty-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Another Holiday Proposed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ga bill has been
introduced in the House of Representatives
by Mr.. Smith, of Michigan, making Feb. 1e,
the birthday Of Abraham Lincoln, legal
holiday. to be observed in the same manner
as are the present national holidays, Christ
mas day, New Years day, Washington
birthday, Decoration day, the Fourth OF
July and Labor day, the first Monday or
September. On last Decoration day General
Felix Aglus. the editor of the Baltimore
American, in the course of his Grafton at
Arlington. made an eloquent plea for this
national recognition of the great war Presi-
dent. The idea was enthusiastically taken
up by the Department of the Potomac, G..
A. r., under whose auspices the memorial
services at Arlington were conducted. A
strong sentiment Was created among VET
Grams everywhere in favor of embodying the
patriotic suggestion OF General Agnus into
an act of Congress, and Mr.. Smiths bill is
an effort in that direction. The bill has
been referred to the committee on judiciary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Jan eS.-samuel Foster,
the negro who held up and murdered artist
Atwater. OF Chicago, at Webster Grove,
THURSDAY night. and who was brought mere
complete confession. In which he implicated
"Cottonhead" Schmidt and joan Schmidt.
Foste) fired two or three. "Cottonhead."
according 10 the negro's confession. led At
water into the trap. Foster and Cotton
head are still in jail here: Both fear they
will be lynched II taken back 10 Clayton,
and they expressed desire TO remain In
the st. Louis jail until the preliminary hear
ing is arranged for BY that time. they
believe the mob spirit OF the people or
Webster Grove and vicinity will have passed
away. Schmidt's wound. received last
night n only slight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Proposed Pension Bill.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The subcom-
mittee on invalid pensions to-day consid-
cred the terms Of a general bill to make
pensions vested rights and TO provide for
the repeal of the clause in the act of 1890 re-
curing widows to prove as a condition
precedent to obtaining a pension that they
are dependent on their daily labor for sup
port and to substitute therefor a provision
along the lines of that ruled out while the
pension appropriation bill was before the
House. requiring them to prove that their
net income does not exceed 500. The bill
will be drawn and submitted TO the full
com rniffae ON TueSdaY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

enemy TO retreat towards Quinican. follow
ing and causing them many losses. The
Spanish mounted guerrilla had an engage
ment at close quarters. and with their
machetes killed fvs rebels and captured
arms, saddles, horses and two prisoners,
who have acknowledged that the insurgents
are badly armed and scarce of ammunition,
and that Maxine Gomez is wounded, hav-
ing had one of his legs injured by bullet
in the encounters at Lajas on the 18th with
the column OF Colonel Galvis.
Antonio Castillo chief of 1000 men of
the main body of Gomez, the prisoners say,
has been cut off from his command, and is
wandering about with only twenty men at
n md
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Five Passenger. Injured.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. Pa head
end collision occurred at 1880 o'clock last
night between a passenger train and a.
freight on the Baltimore Knob branch of
the Iron Mountain road near Fair Oaks,
Ark. Both engines were demolished and
several passengers injured. The most seri-
ously injured are: s. GratZ, New York,
leg broken; NJ. A. Goldsmith, Cincinnati. in
jured; Allen Baker, st. Louis, legs badly
hurt: l.. Newburger, Cincinnati, elbow
wrenched.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
American Forestry Association.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The American
Forestry Association. which is IN session
here, will urge Congress to enact legisla-
ton for the preservation of the forests on
public reservations. Senator Dubois, of
Idaho, and Representative Lacey, Of Iowa,
chair.nen of the public lands committees
of their respective houses. made addresses
before the association in which they stated
that they believed in this proposed legisla-
cure enactment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
The six Companies, Revenge.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The President
has recognized g-Yung-Chen as consul
general of the Chinese empire at San Fran
cisco. This is probably the most important
office OF the Chinese consular service. Lii
Yung-Yew, the retiring consul, incurred the
i'll will OF the powerful Six Companies, and
they instituted a vigorous campaign to Sc
cure his removal, with the result that he
has at last been superseded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

OMAHA. Neb., Jan. 25.-United States Sem
ators-elect Frank ]. Cannon and Arthur
Brown, of the new State of Utah, passed
through this city last evening en- route to
Washington. In conversation Senator Cam
non said he was heartily in favor of the
free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver
at the ratio OF 16 10 l. In his opinion high
protection and free silver go hand in hand
and both are essential for the Improvement
of the condition OF the country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
NO AMERICANS IN PERIL.
All Arrested mt johannesburg Pa
rolled Except Engineer Hammond.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The State De-
partment to-day gave out the following
statement: Manion, consular agent at Jo-
hannesburg. cables Secretary Olney that all
American prisoners are out on parole ex-
cept Hammond, whose case differs from that
of the others in that Hammond signed a
conditional invitation to Jameson to come to
Johannesburg in case of extreme peril.
Jameson marched toward johannesburg.
however, before trouble arose. When this
was discovered. American and other lead
ers issued a proclamation calling on the
people to refrain from hOStilitieS. Instead
of melting rebellion Hammond, in the be-
ginning, raised the TraEsvaal flag, and all
in the movement swore allegiance. Clement
and other Americans took arms from many
by the johannesburg party. There was no
disturbance nor single act or hostility.
Arms were peacefully surrendered and every
effort made to maintain the republic as
against British encroachment. The cases
against the American prisoners will be tried
in court, though the government has not
yet indicated the time of prosecution. Man
acted magnanimously.
In view OF the foregoing TX is believed here
that neither Hammond nor any OF the other
Americans are in serious peril. The State
Department has cabled Manion to use the
most active and vigorous measures for the
relief of the Americans and to that end to
make to the Transvaal government direct
representations on behalf OF the United
states, which, in the case, acts independent
ly, or course, In its own interest and in be-
half of It's own citizens, and not as a SYM
pathizer or ally of anv other power.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Arme. NAV Not Be Prosecuted.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Mr. j. n. Morri-
son, of the Judge Advocate-general's Office,
counsel for Col. Henry w. Closson. COM
mandant at the Washington barracks, has
notified the counsel for Major George A..
Armes that on Wednesday mroning next he
will make motion before Judge Bradley.
of the District Supreme Court, for the ex-
ecution of the mandate of the Court of APP
pea,s in the case of Major Armes. In sub
hitting this mandate of the court to Judge
Bradley Mr.. Morrison will announce his
purpose not to ask that there be any actual
return by the court or its officers for the
body of Major Armes to the actual custody
Of Colonel L9osson. The explanation of this
action of the governments attorney in this
case is that the Secretary of War is not in
clined to proceed against Major ArmeS UNI
less his future course of conduct should rem
der such step necessary. The officers of
the law department of the army regard the
action of the Court of Appeals as COM
plete vindication of the course of action
taken by the military authorities in the
premises, and probably will allow the mat
ter to drop altogether, unless it assumes a
new and more serious aspect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
SUGGESTION TO CARLISLE.
Urged to Clutch the Gold Taken In at
the Various POstofhces.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. Is. = Postmaster
John C. Hutchins. of this city, has sug-
gested plan to Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle which will probably be acted on,
and. in a measure. assist the government to
maintain the gold reserve. and considerable
correspondence has resulted between the
authorities at Washington and the postmas-
ter. A large proportion of the receipts Of
the postoffice in this city is in gold, and
Mr.. Hutchins suggested that If the gold
received at all the postoffices throughout
the country, amounting. perhaps. to millions
of dollars annually, could be placed in the
United States treasury, and not deposited
with the national banks, as is done In each
city under the present system, the scheme
would result in materially helping the
maintenance of the gold reserve The post
master has received a letter from Secre-
tary Carlisle. thanking him for the sugges-
ton, and has also had considerable corre-
spondence with Postmaster-general Wilson
IL reference TO the subject. The Postmas-
ter-general has instituted inquiries among
all the larger postoffices as 10 the amount
of gold received and where 1t is deposited.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

now stored in the vaults 100000 in gold
coin, and the bullion on hand ready for
coinage aggregates in value SIPS 1920.
Superintendent Kreitz says. beginning Feb.
l, the mint will resume the coinage of sill
yer dollars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Import Duties Increased.

MADRID, Jan. 25.-At special Cabinet
meeting, just held. it was resolved to in
crease the duties on imports into Cuba. and
especially on foreign goods, in order to
meet the war expenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

LIMA, O., Jan. ga wagon load OF l20
quarts OF nitro-giycerine exploded at ST.
Mary's to-day. killing the driver Samuel
Engels, and two horses. The shock was
distinctly felt at Lima. Wapokoneta and
other points equally distant In st. Aary's
thousands of dollars Of damage was done
by broken windows and otherwise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

BARCELONA, Jan. 25.-Gen. Valeriano
Weyler, the newly appointed Captain Gen.
eral of the island of Cuba. sailed to-day for
Havana. accompanied by LOCO cavalry, amid
wild excitement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Coinage Of Gold Since Jan. 4.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 25.-The coinage
of gold in the mint in this city for the week
ending at noon to-day amounted TO s.. SOC. 400.
Since Jan. / the mint has coined s., 1855, 7c0
in gold. mostly double eagles. There is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
MAY BE NO ELECTION.


Kentucky Legislature Is Dead
Locked on the Senatorship Question.
FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 25.-The Ken
lucky Legislature is still deadlocked, and
though four ballots have been taken no
election has been possible, and it now ap-
pears that there will be election this
session. The leaders of Hon. w. Godfrey
Hunter, say that no other Republican can
win, and the friends Of Senator ]. c. S.
Blackburn swear that he is the only Dem
ocrat whose name will be considered. The
two Populists in the General Assembly are
split, one voting with the Republicans and
one with the Democrats. Otherwise the
two houses are tie on joint ballot. Cow
ernor Bradley has set at rest the rumors
as TO his position in the senatorial race.
Last night he held two hours conference
with Hon. G.. w. Hunter, and to-day an
nounces that he is not for Hunter and says
he thinks Hunter will win. 1t has been
said he was fighting Hunter. There was
the same large crowd present to-day to
witness the fourth joint ballot. One hum
dred and thrty-four members were pres
ent and voting One pair was made. The
vote resulted follows: Hunter, &c; Black
burn, 81: Carlisle, 9; Wilson i Bate l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
smith. Free-ship Bill Rejected.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The subcommit-
tee on shipping of the Senate committee to-
day decided to report adversely the free
shipping bill providing for admission of for
eign-built ships to American registry. This
bill has been recommended by the Secretary
OF the Treasury and the commissioner of
navigation. The negative vote was unani-
nous. including the three Democratic men,
bers of the commttee-Gorman, Murphy
and White. The subcommittee authorized a
favorable report on Senator Frye's bill to
repeal the provision in the existing tonnage
tax law which relieves the vessels of other
countries from paying this tax when the
governments of the countries TO which the
vessels belong similarly relieve our vessels
1t is understood that the administration is
favorable to this bill. 1t is regarded by
some as an effort at retaliation against
Germany for her exclusion of American
products. Major Quinn, of the engineer
corps or the army, and j. w. Bryant were
given a hearing upon the Importance of
Mississippi river improvements
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Armor Plate Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The inquiry into
the Navy Departments connection with the
manufacturers of Harveyized steel was con-
tinued by the Senate committee on naval
affairs to-day. Commander Folger, against
whom, as chief of the Bureau of Ordnance.
tho investigation Is largely directed was
present, but, at Chairman Cameron's sug-
gestion, postponed his statement until the
other witnesses should be heard. There
were therefore no witnesses before the COM
mittee to-day. Senator Chandler presented
the record in the lawsuit of James r. Davis
against the Harvey company, in which Fol-
gers connection with the company was de-
veloped- The committee then entered on IL
general consideration OF the cost of manu-
facture of armor, in which connection there
arose an informal discussion of Senator
Smiths bill for the establishment of an
armor mandatory at Washington. None
or the committee members was possessed
OF detailed information as to the cost of
armor, and 1t was determined to obtain
definite information on this point. Sufficient
information was elected. however. it is
said. TO convince the committee that the
price OF $50 per ton now paid is TOO high.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26
Powell Clayton,s Expectation.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 25.-Leading
Republican politicians of Arkansas deny the
report that Hon. Powell Clayton VIII be a
candidate for the Republican nomination for
the vice presidency of the United States
General Clayton does not want second place
on the ticket, but would accept a Cabinet
position. The general understanding among
the Arkansas Republicans is that in the
event Of McKinley's nomination and election
to the presidency General Clayton will be in
vited to a seat in the Cabinet probably the
Interior portfolio, and for that reason. more
than for any other. they are enthusiastically
for Mckinley. General Clayton is the Ar
kansas member of the Republican national
committee, and has long been the recog-
nized leader of the party in this State.
Denied by Governor Oates.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 25.-Congress-
man Harrison, Democrat, wired Governor
Oates from Washington to-day that in his
recent contest for Harrison's seat Judge
Robinson. Populist. had made affidavit that
Governor Oates had proposed 10 him that
II he would withdraw the contest for Har-
riscn's seat. the Governor would dismiss
the Impeachment proceedings now being
urged against Robinson. The Governor has
forwarded to Washington a counter affi-
davit. denying the statement In toto.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

Herr Enebel-Doeberitz. high Official OK
the Ministry Of the Interior. who drafted the
regulation excluding the American insur-
ance companies from doing business I'm Ger
many, base received a high decors ion from
Emperor William.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-03-19
Grocery Department
Nj. b. BAKER.
Mid Winter Notice
To The Public.

| wish TO give partial list of the arti-
clcs we keep for sale that will not be
found i'm all country stores. viz:
Dress Lining and Dress Stiifcning.
WhaleboneS. School Books, Children 5
Underwear, Misses Hoods, Blankets,
Bed Comforts. Horse Blankets. Window
Curtains. Curtain Poles and Fixtures,
Lonsdale Muslin and India Linen. Sew
inc Machine Needles and Oil, Scanning
BraidS. Spcctucles. Safety Match Boxes,
Silver Table and Teaspoons, Rogers
make: Watches, Clocks. Jcwelry. Men 5
Felt Boots. Sole Leather, Pegs. Glitch
Shoe Nails. Iron Stand and Last, sad
Irons. DuStlng Pans and Brushes, Wa
ter Kegs. Wood Pulp Water Buckets,
Galvanized Iron Water Buckets, Coal
Holds and Fire ShovclS. Stove Pipe and
Elbows. Door Mats. Bed Cords, Blind
Brides, Collars, Hames, Hame Strings,
Buggy Whips. Collar Pads, Il full line
of Drugs and Patent Medicines. a first
class grade of COaloil, FlaXSeed OIL Mill
Saw, N-Cut Saw and Hand Saw Files,
Door Locks Hinges. Bolts, Horse RaSps,
Scrubbing Brushes, Lanterns, Lantern
Globes and Burners, Trace Chains, Cow
Chains. HaltcrS, Broom Handles, Wire
and Twinc: Harness Oil, the renowned
Brand Ruddy Machine Oil, in perfect
condition both winter and summer; also
we have on hand all Staple Goods usu-
ally kept in tirSt-claSS country store.
We invite your inspection and guaran-
tee prices and satisfaction.
Yours anxious to please,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-03-19
A Startling Pulpit Announcement.

A clergyman was very anxious TO
INTRODUCE some hymns books INTO the
church, and arranged with his clerk
that the latter was 10 give out the no.
tice Immediately after the sermon. The
clerk, however had notice Of his
own to give out with reference TO the
baptism Of infants. Accordingly, at
the close Of the sermon, be arose and
announced
"All those who have children whom
they wlsh to have baptized please send
their uames At once 10 the clerg.
The Clergyman, who va, stone deaf,
assumed that the clerk was giving out
the hymn book notice, and immediate
ly arose and said
And ! should say, for the benefit
Of those who haven't any, that they
may be obtained at the yestry any
day from 3 TO clock the ordinary
little oner at one shilling each, aud
special ones with red backs at one
shilling and four pence. "-christ'aH
AdvOcate
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-03-19
Dull Servants.

People who expect persons Of brains
to be willing to serve them IN a menlal
relation, says the Youths Companion,
continue to have trouble with their
servants. A certain man hired valet,
and the very first morning sent him to
a closet to fetch a pair OF shoes.
The valet returned presently with
two shoes.
Stupid f. said the master. These
are rights. Look at them
The valet took the shoes and went
back 10 the closet. After few mo-
ments he came back with the same
shoes, aud said
I'm sorry, sir. but the other pair in
there are both lelts.
This il matched by the experience
Of a lady with her new maid.
Mary she said to the girl, take
this tapeline and measure the width Of
your room. | am going to give you
new carpet
Ina few minutes the girl came down
I'm sorry, mum, she said but ]
,,,.'t ,naastra the room
Why not
The tapeline isn't long enough.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-03-19
Table Manners for Children.

Drink from the cup never from the
saucer
Teaspoons are left in the saucer not
in the cup.
Making noise, either in eating or
drinking, is vulgar.
Always cheerfully defer to older
people and to guests.
Eat slowly and do not fill the mouth
with large quantities.
Eat the food served or quietly leave
it on the plate without remark.
Avoid drumming with the fingers
or feet it is the height Of imPolite-
ness.
Ifin doubt at any time as to what
is proper follow the example Of others
Of more experience.
Patiently await the coming Of your
turn; do not follow with the eyes the
food served to others.
Never unnecessarily handle the
dishes, OF in any way exhibit nervous
ness or impatlence.
Do not feel obliged to clean up
your plate" especially do not make
laboriou. display Of doing 70.
Do not ask for any particular part
Of fowl or similar dish unless asked
vour preference in that case always
indicate some part, and If there really
be no choice, designate the portion
with which the host can most conye'
niently render service.