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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-12
UNCONFIRMED RUMOR.
laexican Islands Said to Have Been
Sefsed by British War ship.

CITY OF MEXICO. Aug. lit is re-
ported that a British man-of-war has
seized the Mexican island of Clarion. which
belongs TO the State OF Colima. and that
there Will be coaIing station established
there. The report is given circumstantially
In the newspapers. but is not yet con-
firmed- IL is also asserted that the Eng
lish have planned to seize the islands OF
Revillagiedo. on the Pacific coast
In view Of the present amcable relations
between Mexico and England and the
maintenance OF the Monroe doctrine by the
United States. the reports appear incred-
ible, although affirmed in the press.
A large Number of Chinese residing on
the northern frontier have petitioned the
Department OF Foreign Relations TO be
made Mexican citizens. as this will allow
them TO pass freely into the United States
territory.
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Manufacturer. Enioined.

TRENTON, y. j.. Aug. 11.-Judge Ed
Court for the New Jersey district. to-
day granted a temporary injunction re-
straning the Walker Company and Charles
y. King, of Jersey City and Cleveland from
making. using. or causing TO be made or
used. a certain Improvement In sus-
pended switches and travelling con-
tract for electric railways covered
by patent No. z95443 issued 10 the
administrator OF Charles j. Vandepole and
now owned by the Thomson Houston Elec-
trio Company, complainant in the suit This
suit i one of number begun by the Thorn
son-Houst0n Electric Company against diff
ferent defendants in other Circuit courts
throughout the United States and in which
inJunctions have already been issued.
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Mrs. Davi. shooss Her Husband.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES. Ind, Aug. ia sensa-
tionai shooting ARRAY occurred last night.
at Red Cloud. twenty miles below Vim
cennes. In the lower end of Knox county.
William Davis was shot twice by his wife.
Lizzie Davis One ball passed through
woman was arrested and to-day brought
TO this city. where she is locked up. Mrs.
Davis was a teacher In Sunday school.
her husband became jealous and declared
that she only went TO Sunday school to
meet the superintendent, with whom Day-
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Indiana Notes.

William G. Stevenson, aged seventy-six,
one of the well-known residents of Wayne
county met accidental death Monday while
unloading hay at his barn, near White
water.
The Hebrews of kokomo, who recently
organized church society, dedicated their
new synagogue Monday. the opening serv-
ices being conducted by Rabbi Cadden, of
Lafayette, who will preside over the regu-
chosen.
The annual reunion of the Ninety ninth
Indiana will begin at Converse, Miami
county. on Tuesday, Aug %. and continue
the following day The local committee
at Converse consists of comrades l.. u
Powell, Joel Bryant. Daniel Summers. Cal
vim Spurgin and David Stitt, who will ar
range for the entertainment OF their old
comrades and give them a cordial welcome
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-12
wEsTERMAN MILLS FAIL.
One of the Biggest Iron Works at
Marion-Liabilities 100000.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE Westerman
Natural Gas Iron Company. of this city.
will go into the hands OF an assignee with
In the next day or two. The failure is pre-
cipitated by the hard times and the in
ability TO realize on the accounts due the
company. a few days ago one of the COM
panies that has been supplying the fac
tory with scrap iron got pancky and at
tempted TO force the pyament of some
paper with the result that ii went to pro-
test. This resulted in general ONSLAUGHT
of creditors. clamoring for the settlement
of claims for scrap iron aggregsting about
SO,Oe Attorney "A. T. Wright has been
agreed upon for the assignee. The assets
of the company are in the neighborhood of
$4,000. with liabilities placed at 500 600
The Westerman mill was put in operation
about six years ago, and has been one OF
the best plants that natural gas brought
to the city. IL gave employment TO 40 peo-
pie. who were paid about sl.700 a week
Last year IL paid in wages $4,000.
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OBITUARY.
Mai. james &. Worthington, of the
United States Army.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. 1l.-Maj. James
c. Worthington. of the United States ar
my, died late last night at the home Of
his mother-in-law. Mrs. Harriet Osborne
COS West st. Catherine street He had
been III with acute rheumatism since last
December. Previous TO that time he was
the surgeon in charge OF Fort Thomas He
had been connected with the army service
for twenty years His old home was al
Baltimore. He stood high in military cir
cies. Maj. Worth!ngton was forty-three
years of age. The funeral viii take place
tomorrow afternoon OF o'clock at the
residence OF Mrs. Osborne. The intermenf
will be In Cave Hill
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OIL Well Near Farmland.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
FARMLAND, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE Hardly
Able Natural Gas and Oil Company re-
Gently organized among the farmers Of the
Unionport neighborhood, six miles south of
here to test for oil and gas
has completed its first well and finds that
the supply of gas is small. but that a good
quality of oil exists in that section. While
the quantity produced by the first well is
only about five barrels per day, the quail
ty has been pronounced by experts to be
excellent. Arrangements will be made at
once TO sink other wells and develop the
territory.
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NEW YORK. Aug. ia correspondent
cables from London that John Hays Ham
mond. the American member of The Trans
yaal reformers. probably receives the
largest salary OF any man I'm the world
He has just renewed his engagement with
the gold field company as consulting en-
gfseer for another three years His salary
Is $4,000 year, with a share 6f the prof
it's Last year his share OF the profits
amounted TO astoc. 600.
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CHANCE FOR Mr.. BYNUM.
Resignation of Judge Scott, of the
Oklahoma Supreme Court.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. ia special
to the Star says: Judge Henry W. Scott,
of the Third Oklahoma judicial district,
and member of the Supreme Court of the
Territory, has resigned the judgeship and
formed law partnership in New York city.
For over two years hot fight has been
waged against Judge Scott. 1t is believed
that ex-Congressman William ID. Bynum,
of Indiana will be appointed to the office.
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Victim of Her Relatives.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Aug. u.-After
being out twenty hours the jury in the in
sanity proceeding against Miss Sarah
Blinn was discharged to-day unable to
agree. The jury stood seven sound mind
and five ''unsound." The proceeding was
instituted by her sister TO prevent her
marrying a widower and TO prevent the
disposal of her property. which Is of con-
sidera hla yalue
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RAN AWAY WITH $4,000.
Exchange Clerk of Nevada Bank
Charged with Embezzlenent.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Aug. lit has
developed that Harry X. Brown, exchange
clerk of the Bullion and Exchange Bank. of
Carson, New, who left that city suddenly
about two months ago, Is a defaulter 10 a
large extent. He robbed the institution I'm
which he was employed Of nearly S75 900.
He is believed to be in Mexico at present
He left his wife and children in Carson
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Missing Freddie Trotter.
TO the IndIanapoIis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
PIA1NFIELD Ind. Aug. lion Friday,
July "A, Freddie Trotter, aged thirteen, left
the home Of Mr.. Orris. about four miles
southeast, TO walk TO his home, in Plain
field. He was met on the road by a rela-
tive, since which time he has been missing
When last seen he had on a dark suit of
clothes, with q light stripe. He wore a
eyes are drak blue swarthy complexion,
with auburn hair. Any information con-
corning the boy will be thankfully received
by the father. +. Trotter. Tilden, Ind, or
Larrance * Pollard, PIainfield.
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Hay Crop burned by Enemies.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD. Ind. Aug. u.-Incendiaries set
fire to the seasons hay crop of Mordecai
Coins. a wealthy farmer, six miles north
east of here, last night, and every stack
was totally destroyed before II could be
exiting 3ished. The deed was done to get
even with Mr.. Coins because of some fam
cied wrong
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Died of His Injuries.
snecial to the IndlanapoIis Journ

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Aug. u.-Riley c. Stags-
dale attempted to board moving Pan
handle train near, Converse Monday even-
ing and fell under the wheels, having his
left arm and 1oot mangled He was brought
TO Marion and his arm and foot were am
putated. He rallied from the operation,
but early this morning grew weaker, and
died at 6 OclOck.
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Suicide Of IN Ex-HOOsier.

KANSAS CITY. Aug. IL. - Samuel lie
Platt. for ten years a real-estate dealer
in Kansas City and for eight years part
ner of j. Scott Harrison a brother of the
ex-President. committed suicide at his
home here yesterday. Mr.. lie Platt was
forty-seven years old and came to Kansas
City from Canelton. Ind. He was well
known.
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Special to The 1Edanapolis Journal
WAWASEE. Ind, Aug. 1.-THE Wawa-
see Yacht Club sailed it's sixth race of the
season here yesterday. with the following
entries: Problem, Wright. OF Columbus:
La Cigale. Serraine, of Indianapolis; Elean-
or, Tucker of Indianapolis; Eugenia, San
born OF indianapolis. The finish follows:
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Corrected

Problem won in :21:03 the fastest time
on record. La Cigale was second and FL
eanor third. The Doctor has lowered the
record twice this season. with the boat that
he built for himself The Mary Louise and
the Cynthia did not enter. The next race
will take place Wednesday morning next.
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special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
HAMMOND Ind, Aug. 1.-THE annual
convention of the High Court Of Foresters
was begun here to-day and will last two
days Every court in the grand domain is
represented and much business of impor-
tance will be transacted. The election of
officers will take place Tomorrow The Wis
iting delegates were rendered a banquet
tonight.
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CHICAGO. Aug. n.-Report reached here
to-day OF the death OF :. X. Martin the
multi-mllllonaire lumberman of Chicago. at
Alma. Mich.
CINCINNATI, Aug. u.-Thomas Hamp-
ton, well-known old-tme actor. died al
the City Hospital yesterday
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Indiana Deaths.

RICHMOND. Ind, Aug. u.-Mrs. Mary
Williams, widow of the late Caleb Will
iams, at one time postmaster of this city,
died to-day, aged sixty-eight.
Joseph Doan, aged sixty-one, died to-
day. He was a well-known resident of the
city and for the past few years has been
paralyZed
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Receiver'. sale Ordered

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Ind. Aug. n.-Some time
ago the Kits Manufacturing Company. of
Milton. went into the hands of a receiver
and Judge ID. w. Comstock. of the Circuit
Court. has ordered the receiver to dispose
of the plant at public sale on Aug. u
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wawa-ee Yacht Record Lowered.

is charged she was intimate. The wife re-
sented the charge and in the row she shot
him.
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THE TRIP TO NEW YORK.

to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan at Phila-
delphia and escort them TO New York.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-15

London. March 14-Ae the international
chess match today the attendance was far
larger than yesterday The hall vas
crowded with experts and amateurs who
watched closely for the announcement OF
results. The first victory. that OF Jackson
over Baird. was loudly cheered. but the
triumph OF Blackburn over Pslls5ury was
the most popular feature of the day.
There was general cheering and clapoinx
OF hands when this was builet.ned.
Newnes. the well-known chess piaysr.
quickly grasped Biackburn's hand at :he
conclusion of the game and congratu-
lated him upon the result. Others pres
ent who Joined In the congratulations
were Gunsourg and Hon. Leweilyn Archer
Atherty-Jones. NJ. p. Atherty-Jones vas
accompanied by his wife. who was an in
serested spectator. A number OF other la
dies from different parts of England who
are interested In chess were also present.
Mr.. Newpes said to the Associated Press
correspondent: so far this has been a
most friendly ard interesting tournament.
and ! hope 1t will be repeated in future
years l am somewhat disappointed be-
cause OF Birds loss OF one game TO Burrill
Bird found that he had made a mistake
and Immediately tried to secure a correc-
ton. He sent an informal request to the
committee In charge, asking that he be al
lowed 10 rectify his play. but they ruled
that IL should stand. according TO the rules.
The English players were especially glad
when they learned that Blackburn had
won. though they were sorry that Pills
bury had been defeated Pillsbury is very
popular here. OF course We were rather
disappointed in the general result OF the
tournament, as II looked last night as
though the Englishmen were going 70 win"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-15
THE FOOTBALL CUP
Awarded to Seattle by Pacific
Northwest Association.
As THE WINNER FOR TWO YEARS.
Port Tcwnsend's Protest Droppod-The
Ballard Athletic Club Elected
70 Membership.

Tacoma March H.-At sonight's SEMI
annual meeting Of the Pacific Northwest
Association OF the Amateur Athletic AS
ISOLATION the ghost of the Port Townsend
Seattle football protest was laid by. the
Seattle Athletic Club raising the point that
under section OF the bylaws the protest
is now void This section provides that
when no decision on a protest Is reached
by the board Of managers within ninety
days after the charge is first filed b. the
complaint the charge shall be Quashed.
This gives the Seattle Athletic Club the
Pacific Northwest Association football
championship for 1885 and the ownership
Of the cup, that team having won II twice
in succession. The new Portland Athletic
Club, the Ballard Athletic Club. the Sc
attic Y. N. c. A. and Portland university
were ali elected to representation in the
Pacific Northwest Association board OF
managers. The resignation of the defunct
Portland Amateur Athletic Club and that
OF Sol Prudential. its representative. were
accepted. The Ballard Athletic Club and
the Portland Athletic Association were
elected members Of the Pacific Northwest
Association
Pacific Northwest Association dates
were granted as follows: To the Multi
nomah A C.-May %. bicycle meet; June
6. open handicap games; June % or q.
Of San Francisco; September l.. fall field
games.
To the Seattle Athletic Ciub-Permission
to postpone the indoor meeting two weeks
from March q, and giving IL the p. n. A.
championship games. Saturday. Septem-
Der 10.
To the First Regiment Athletic Associa-
tion-Indoor meeting. April "a.
To the Tacoma Athletic Club-Spring
handicap games May 80 and fall field games
September 5.
The application OF the Portland Athletic
Club for the reinstatement of Frank Dow
ell, I. Schwartz and Marion Versteeg as
amateurs was received. and a motion was
passed that the men be exonerated from
all charges OF professionalism. The sec
rotary was instructed to forward copy
of the resolution to the secretary OF the
Amateur Athletic Union. DIR. Lincoln. OF
the La Grande Athletic Club, was elected
official Handicapped of the p. N. A.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-15
THE WAR IN ABYssINIA.
Italians Three Times Defeated by King
Menelek's Troops.

This Is the third defeat that the Abys-
sinians have inflicted upon the Italians
since the latter attempted to extend their
power in the domain of King Menelek.
About three months ago five companies
of Italian troops, under command of Maj
Tosseili. were surprised and surrounded
by force of 25.oo0 Abyssinians. The Ital-
hans made a desperate resistance. and
fought until their ammunition was ex-
hausted. when the Abyssinians charged
upon them, and massacred nearly the
whole force. Fourteen Italian officers and
over 700 men were killed. Only a small
number OF the Italians succeeded in
breaking through the beleaguering lines
and making their escape TO Makalle.
Subsequently the Abyssinians besicyed
Makalle. and. after practically reducing
1t, allowed the garrison to evacuate the
place and retreat with their arms and bag
gage. This was the second great reverse
for Italy.
Afterward several minor engagements
were fought, with varying success. rntil
Sunday. when the forces of King Menelek
inflicted another. and worse defeat upon
the combined forces Of the Italians.
In a recent report sent by Gen. Bara-
teri to the government the italian COM
Eander said that tiae Abyssinian ras. OF
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ORR OR CLOHTO WIN
In Tacoma Rep lean City
Convention I brow.
THE a. ?. a. cAo ~ VAIN.
Fife IA. the Mos vos ss DR.. c,o..
Has strength Enos to Max,
Him fOrmidaSls .d,aa,e.

Tacoma. March iA-S Lit Is either
Goes or Orr. ms !. ttuas.on in a
nutshell tonight The A. delegates
caucused two hours toni bi,houf rssrh-
ing any result. NATE fe and Cloes
divided the A. p. A. sire evenly Th,s
result is believed TO Dc favorable 4,
Cgoes than any other Ase. Several
prominent memoefs o. .erce County
Republican Club have on espousea me
Cloes interest. making Formidable
About afty-five delesa cet In A. p
A. HEADQUARTERS tonight unite on one
candidate. Charles SiA presided. A
large number OF ballots taken. bus a
motion to adjourn wAs "a before the
meeting agreed on any Fife received
moro votes than any the others
named. but not q major Many of the
Harris delegates refuseo 60 into the
caucus. When the resi- the caucus
became known. there nAny express
sions of iissatisfactso Harris an
nounced that he would 30 into the
convention on Monday. ore he is no,
bound 10 abide by II. he IN all proba-
bil.ty run as an indereh thus compl,-
eating matters.
Mayor Orr's adheren's hot surprised
at the turn affairs have IN. They ex-
pected to be opposed by and remain
confident of winning. &
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GERMAN MANUFACTURES.
They Crowd Engiand's In Every Quar-
ter of the Globe.
Berlin Letter In New York ]

Berlin Letter in New York Post
In country like Germany, where Stats
ties are kept with scrupulous exactitude
such rows of figures. when read Alright.
tell. indeed. their own tale. Before me,
as write, lie the official statistics OF i'm
ports and exports for 1895. together with
those OF previous years, as recently sub
mitted to the reichsiag. They furnish
the unmistakable proof that Germany Is
a great, a formidable, Industrial country.
no longer an agricultural one. and that
England Will indeed do well to look 10 her
laurels. Germany is pressing her closely
in every quarter of the globe, even In some
of those great staples in whose manufac-
ture and export England until quite re-
Gently believed herself 10 have a monop-
ely. The imports for 1926 amounted n
value to 4.092. 400. 900 marks against ex-
ports OF 3.S1o. 100000. This means an increase
in exports of 3ie. 900 marks. as against
Englands Increase of 2o7 .00o, 900 marks. and
Frances increase of 2is, 000.0 co. The i'm
ports in their totality have slightly de-
creased. but of the imports the raw stuffs
have increased In exports there has been
an increase Gin million marks of IS in
hardware. Of 80 In drugs. of 81 in cotton
goods, of q in silks. of % in ieatherware,
of II in machines. of 80 in woolens.
As for the imports. cereals and food
supplies form the most heavy items. with
5.lae.si0 tons Of cereals and "a $50 tons OF
meat. etc. But in view OF the systematic
attempts OF the German government and
of the Agrarian party to restrain and cur
tail these imports from the United States,
1t may be well to point out the fact that
over one-half OF the wheat imported came
from Russia alone. Argentina coming next.
and the United States but third, with Rou-
mania a good fourth. OF rye Russia fur
n.shed nine-tenths. and In oats. barley,
peas. beans. etc, Russia is again foremost,
the United States leading in only one
item. viz: maize.
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seaeraL Nakonnen, had at his disposal
A@s sood soldiers. well armed with sec
onu-nan1 rifles originally used In Europe.
ne hed also certain number OF guns,
WITH some European artiiierymen- Ras
one. brother of Empress TApa. wife CT
Meneiek. had i5eo men of the Amhara.
the armament Of whom was NOT SO perfect
has Aaneascia- governor of the Tfgre
province, had been left with only s.So
followers Ras Mikael. from the wollo-
Gallo. had S.oVo men. exceilently armed.
while leaD had been added to the Abyss'n-
ian army by Tecia Aymanant. the govern
or or the GodJam province. and finally
lee" with several cuick-fring guns, FORM
ed the force of Menelek. composed Of the
Shoaus. the best soldiers in Ahyssinia.
Besides these, Aas 2akonnen had $500
men left 10 defend Harrar. Menelsk had
8.ee more troops in Shoa. 5000 of Ras
Mikaefs forces were in the Woilo-Gailo
province. and le.o0o were left In Godjam
To oppose these st the time the report
was made. Gen. Baratieri had $500 men.
1900 whites and L. 90 natives. az his i'm
mediate disposal. but since that time he
has received large reinforcements from
Italy.
Throughout the campaign there has hcen
much blr1er feeling in Italy against
France. which has been accused OF aiding
the Abyssinians.
The government. in carrying on thu CAM
paign in Abyssinia. has met with vigorous
opposition from the members Of the ex-
treme left In the chamber of deputies.
These members recently held meeting,
at which the following resolution was
adopted:
Whereas. Owing to the fragrant and
continued violations of the statutes. Italy
has been drawn into disastrous war