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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-30


found it necessary to ice them. The
process of packing is quite interest
ing."-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Railroad Gazette says: THE
records of the new railroad building In
the United States in 1896, which have
been gathered, show that I'll miles of
road has been built in the first half Of
the year. The total Is not very different
from the amount of railroad which has
been constructed in the first half of any
year, since the conditions I'm 1893
called sharp halt in railroad building.
Last year 622 miles of new road was
built up to July /, and the record In
1894, only 400 miles between January
1 and July 1, showed how decisively
extension work had been stopped. 1t
will be seen how greatly railroad ex-
tension has been checked by the condi-
tions of the last few years, and there
are no substantial signs that any
large relative increase is to be expect
ed in the near future. Much the larg-
est mileage credited to any one COM
pany, of the total given for the six
months, Is that built by the Kansas
City, Pittsburg and Gulf-nearly 140
miles-in Arkansas, Texas and the In
dian Territory. The second longest
line was built by the San Francisco
and San Joaquin Valley roads, miles
lin California"
"The story of n small town in this
State, twelve miles from Philadel-
phia," says the Long Branch Record,
"forms a fitting object lesson on good
roads. In consequence of the bad roads
the wagon-makers thereabouts built 4
horse wagons to carry fifty-five bushel
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-30

W llle mucn OF 1tS Dulk Is or the
toughest and most gritty materials
known, 1t is really as smooth to the
touch as soap or oil. Seemingly as CON-
bustible as tow, the fiercest heat can
not consume it, and no known combina-
ton of acids will destructively affect
the appearance and strength of it's f.
Der, even after days of exposure to its
action. 1t is. In fact, practically inde-
structible. Its incombustible nature
renders it a complete protection from
flames, but beyond this most valuable
quality its industrial value is greatly
augmented by it's non-conduction Of
heat and electricity, as well as by its
important property of practical insolu-
bility in acids.
Asbestos has been found in all quar-
tiers Of the globe. 1t comes from Italy,
China, Japan, Australia, Spain, Portu-
gal, Hungary, Germany, Russia, the
Cape, Central Africa, Canada, New
foundland, Texas and other parts OF
this country, and from Southern and
Central America. The asbestos of diff
ferent countries is as varied as the
characteristic foliage. The smooth
and white, rock-like form OF the min
eral from the Pyrenees, is an absolute
contrast to the harsh and brittle tre-
molite of Servia. unpleasant to handle,
with its fine needles, like the particles
of Stag wool, which insiduously pene-
trate the skin. The Corsican variety Is
long, soft and silky, its silvery white or
pale gold tufts resembling skeins new
ly wound from a cocoon, while the sim
gular Scandinavian forms are rough
and rugged as the country from which
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
A CRAZED MOTHERS DEED.


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. &-Neighbors
who broke into the home of c. w. Green.
travelling passenger agent of the Big Four
railway for this district. this forenoon,
found three children-two boys. aged re-
spectively thirteen and four years, and a
little girl aged nine lying dead in bed.
They had been shot and instantly killed as
they slept. In another part of the house
weltering in her own blood. Mrs. Green
had apparently suddenly become crazed In
the night. risen and committed the terrible
crime. She is said to have been addicted
to morphine Mrs Green was thirty-five
years old: Mr.; Green left the city a week
City with Mr.. Lynch, assistant passenger
agent of that road.
Mrs. Green recently returned from a trip
East where she went TO bury sister.
Very excitable woman and the death OF
her sister, ii is believed, prayed upon her
mind.
B. c. Kelsey, city ticket agent for the
Big -Four. is we'll acquainted with Mr..
Green. Said he: Green has been with the
Big Four for about fifteen years and is a
most genial, industrious and home-loving
man. Everybody likes him. / know most
certainly that Ii was not due to any act
of his that has caused unhapplneSs In ms
domestic relations anu has led 10 this
awful tragedy. Green was here during the
c. A r. encampment and has many
friends in this city. / was not acquainted
with his wife, nor do / know anything re-
garding her. A telegram has just come in
saying the revolver was found in her hand
/ believe the tragedy was the result of
period of insanity. don't know that Green
ever lived lin this city,.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
ANARCHY AT ONTONAGON.


MILWAUKEE. Wis. Aug. 2s.-A dis
patch from Ontonagon. Mich, tonight
saws that fires broke out this afternoon
and. famed by high winds, threatened to
destroy the temporary buildings and tents
we'll the few structures that escaped
the confiagration of Tuesday. Several hum
dred men battled the flames for hours and
finally fought them back. The situation at
Ontonagon. outside of the destitution and
suffering. IS described as serious. In dig
ging in the ruins of burned saloons large
quantities of liquor were found and scores
of men became intoxicated. To-day this
element has ruled affairs with high hand
and other citizens are in terror of life and
property. The hoodlum element has inter-
fered with the distribution of relief sup
plies and so serious has the situation be-
come that the relief committee determined
on calling on the Governor for troops to
do guard duty. The confusion is so great
that there is no possibility that the dis
organized local authorities can restore or
der or guarantee protection TO the thou.
sands who homeless and unprotected
At midnight a telegram was received
saying that Rockland, the village south OF
Ontonagon. from which relief work at the
burned town has been directed is threat
ened with destruction by forest fires The
woods are in flames, and. driven by a high
wind. are approaching the suburbs of the
town. A large force of men is fighting the
fire.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29

ism stronger than death and the joy of all
life. We believe in civil Righteousness.
justice to the humblest as we'll as the
highest citizen in the land; obedience 20
law from all alike and good men 10 sit
in authority over US Some of these men
country, in the time of its peril. and they
wish TO look upon the face OF their illus
trious comrade. We ali nave heard of your
distinguished public services and your ex-
allied national ideas. Therefore We are de-
lighted 10 bring you the greetings of our
people and TO wish you success.
To this Ex-Governor Mckinley replied:
Bishop Mills Ladies and Gentlemen of
the East Ohio Conference of the United
Brethren Churchill gives me sincere
and congratulation. / am duly appreci-
ative Of the message of good will which
you so kindly bring from the great re-
ligious body which you represent. /. is
good omen when religious teachers are
alive to the questions affecting. the public
welfare. Nothing is more worthy of your
study and consideration than those ques-
tions which tend to make the country
great, prosperous and righteous. Civil
virtue is a good text for the preacher al
10 guard in his daily life. Good citizenship
lies at the foundation of our true greatness
as free government. Those who proclaim
II are indeed Christian teachers and pub
lie benefactors. The better the citizen the
better free government and its laws. 1t
is a gratifying fact as you state. that in
for so much. The lack OF IL amounts to
almost a disqualification for public trust.
Whatever mems individual opinions on
moral questions are. or may be. whether
good or bad: whatever may be their party
affiliations. all prefer that public officials
shall be of high character and worth. They
may be needless Of virtue and careless In
their own lives. but they insist that those
who are to execute the public will snail
opinion demands this, and all the political
parties respect it. l wish for every re-
ligious body and every other agency whose
object is to elevate mankind the fullest
measure of success. No nobler cause could
engage your faculties. I trust that your
annual conference here will be productive
of good and that your stay here will bring
pleasure to you, as / am sure it has
brought pleasure to our. people and to our
city. 1 will be glad TO meet and greet each
one of you who have honored me to-day.
and I thank you over and over again for
the courtesy and compliment Of this call.
Great applause.)
Tomorrow promises TO he one of the
busiest days yet for Mr.. Mckinley. Five
delegations are scheduled 10 arrive here
during the day. The first delegation will
be the commercial men from Chicago, who
Will be received about 1880 a. m. Then
will come the Supreme Lodge. Knights of
Pythias. from Cleveland. followed by the
Lisbon (O.) farmers and later by the Ger
man-American citizens from Cleveland.
large delegation. and the Workingmens
Mckinley Club. from Columbus. Tuesday
next the editors of West Virginia will call.
Major McKinley's deluge of kilograms Of
congratulations over his letter of accept
bags bring thousands OF letters of the same
nature,
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
ANOTHER BIG POOL.
Manufacturers of Open Hearth Steel
Form a Combination.

PITTSBURG, Aug. 2S.-The Post to-mor-
row will say: The meeting of the billet
pool at Cresson was largely attended by
the principal manufacturers of the country.
was very harmonious and its business was
completed within half an hour. AS a result
OF the meeting the manufacturers OF OPEN
hearth steel have formed pool within the
billet pool to be conducted in the same
manner as the Bessemer pool. A price of
s2225. delivered at Pittsburg, was estab-
lished, which is 81 ton higher than the
Bessemer price. The firms manufacturing
open-hearth steel are among the largest in
the country. and they were obliged to take
this action in order to preserve the Besse-
mer association. Some months ago the
Bessemer billet pool was formed to estab-
lish the price of $2O.25. but no selling re-
striction was placed on open-hearth steel.
some OF the large manufacturers cut the
price or open hearth to about the same
tgures as Bessemer sold for. thus taking
from the small firms in the pool all busi-
ness because they could not make OPEN
hearth steel. These firms insisted on
dlnerential being established SO that open
hearth would not be preferred TO Bessemer
by the formation of the new pool this
differential is established and smooth sail
of s2O.25 for Bessemer biIiets was RE
November.
ihcsc piescLl at to-udy > meeting We're.
President Maj L. S. Bent, Pennsylvania
Steel Company; Vice President W. T. Refs.
New Castle, Pa; Secretary and Pool Com
missioner Geo. s. Griscom, Pittsburg.
Treasurer Willis L. King, Pittsburg: the
Carnegie Steel Company; Jones IL Laugh
lin. Pittsburg; Scranton Steel COMPANY:
Maryland Steel Company; Warner Gilbert
Company, Columbus; Harnsworth Steel
Company. Pittsburg; Bethlehem Steel Com
pany; Illinois Steel Company: Johnson
Company, Ashland, KY; Union Iron and
Steel Company. Youngstown: Cleveland
Iron and Steel Company; Cambria Iron
Company, Johnstown; Riverside Iron
works. Wheeling; Mingo Junction Iron and
Steel Company; Wheeling Steel Company;
Bellaire Steel Company; Otis Iron and Steel
Company; eyeland and Monongahela Iron
and Steel Company.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Encampment Practically at En6-Om-
GERS of Rathbone Sisters.

CLEVELAND. o., Aug. 2s.-The nine
teenth biennial encampment of the knights
of Pvthias is practically at an end. Many
OF the knights have left for their homes
and the remainder will have departed by
Monday next. the intervening time being
devoted to pleasure. The Supreme Lodge.
which still remains in session, held an ex-
ecutive session to-day. The business trans
acted was not made public.
AT to-dayS session OF the Rathbone Sis
ters the following officers were elected: SUI
preme chief. Mrs. Ida NJ. Weaver, of Ida
no: supreme senior. Mrs. J. y. s. Neubert,
OF Kansas; supreme junior Mrs. Nellie
Scattergood. of Michigan; supreme man
ager. Mrs Flora Weatherbee, OF Minne-
sofa; supreme mistress of records Mrs. w.
d. Wood. of Missouri: supreme mistress of
finance, Mrs. Emma NJ. Bell. OF Ohio; SUI.
preme guard. Mrs. Sarah A. Pocock of
Washington; past supreme chief Mrs. Hat-
tie "A. Robinson, of Ohio. A past supreme
chief certificate was granted TO Mrs Sarah
A. Goff, of Rhode Island.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
NEW MARK FOR CYCLERS.
Arthur Gardiner Rides IA Mile, Single
Paced, In I 90 2-J.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,. Aug. 2S.-The Ma
ticnal Circuit races OF the Bridgeport
Wheel Club were held at Pleasure Beach
to-day. Arthur Gardiner distinguished him.
self by making a worlds record in the one
mile single paced, covering the distance in
1851 20. Results:
Two-thirds Mile. Open - Won by Raw
Dawson, Boonton, y j. Time. :29i
One-third Mile. Professional - Won by
Ray Mcdonald. New Brighton. y. j. Time
III %.
One-mile Handicap-Won by w. +. Soule
New Milford. Time 200 is.
One-mile Open. Professionalism by Ar.
thur Gardiner. Chicago. Time 2:09
One-miie open Won by Ray Dawson
Eoontol- Time. 2:14 90
One-mile Handicap PROFESSIONALISM hv
@. .. kimble. Louisville GO yards) Time
2:0i 10.
Two-mile Handicap-won by Ray Daw-
son. Boonton. n. j. Time. 4:2s.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
RELIEF FOR BROKERS.
Diamond Match Pool IL Willing to
Dfsgorge S2OO,OOO.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2s-The members of the
pool behind the Moores In their Diamond
Match speculation are willing TO contribute
100000 TO relief fund for brokers who ex-
ecuted orders for the Moores Just prior to
the closing of the local exchange. This
will furnish sufficient cash 10 margin Dia-
mond Match stock down TO 200 and New
York Biscuit dC-sn 10 so The money will
go TO brokers who bought stock at abous
the prices current on the last day OF active
trading. The brokers whose trades are
margined below the figures named get none
OF the pools contributions. The actual
agreement has not been reached az yet but
Is expected shortly. The members of the
pool insist that their names be kept a Sc
cret. and they viii probably have their
wish until the 500 900 is passed around The
list OF people who were at some time men,
bers OF the famous pool reads like blue
book. Boston financier was In H. as
were a prominent local piano man an off,
Ger OF a big express company, AID several
local bankers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
OIL In ALASKA.
Two Flowing wells of Petroleum Dis
covered I'm the Mountains.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. ga. II. Eddy.
of Hartford. Wash, member of the State
Legislature. has returned from Alaska,
where he reports having discovered two
great petroleum wells IN the mountains not
far back from the coast and within about
one hundred miles from Juneau. He
brought samples of crude oil which he pro-
two hundred or three hundred barrels
daily. Eddy alleges, from each well, and
he thinks il not improbable that this sec
tion may rival the great oil fields OF Penn
sylvania-
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
The Louisiana Lynchings.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The State De-
partment has received the report of the
Governor of Louisiana on the recent lynch
ings in that State. The report will not be
given out for publication, but will be trans
mitted to the Italian authorities. In a
general way the report state that after a
thorough investigation by the State author
tiles affirmative evidence can be found
that the men lynched were Italian subjects.
1t cannot be learned either that they have
ever taken out American naturalization
papers. The Governor says that every ef-
fort IS being made by the authorities of
the State TO find the perpetrators of the
deed. AS the Governors report does not
appear to mitigate the circumstances Of
the affair. there seems to be little doubt
that the United States will have 10 pay
an indemnity
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
EFFORT TO CHEAT SAILORS.
Attempt to Make Wages Of Seamen
PAYABLE I'm Silver.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-Concerning the
report that the United States shipping
commissioner at Port Townsend is insert
ing in the shipping articles of American
vessels bound foreign, a clause that wages
of seamen may be paid in silver. Naviga-
ton Commissioner Chamberlain says: The
report is doubtless a mistake for such ac-
ton would be clearly illegal In 1873 Con-
gress took care TO protect the wages or
American seamen in foreign trade against
reduction through a deprecated money
standard foreign or domestic. by providing
that such wages In a foreign port shall
be paid in gold or it's equivalent, without
any deduction whatever, any contract to
the contrary notwithstanding" The law
is Section 454S of the Revised Statutes.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
Delegation of Ministers.

A delegation of 800 people from the East
Ohio United Brethren Conference followed
closely upon the call OF the league commit
tee. Bishop j. S. Mills made the presenta-
ton for the party. He spoke in part as
follows:
Governor McKinley-It is our pleasant
fortune TO be in annual session In yoIIr
beautiful city. We have called al vour
home TO pay our respects to and express
our good wishes for our distinguished citi-
no East, no West. no North, no South bur
a land In which ali classes dwell togethe,.
mutual helpers-coheirs of "a common
Inheritance. coworkers in securing a COM
mon destiny. bound together by a patriot
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
Bank Officers Arrested.

WASHINGTON, Aug. -. - Acting Con-
troller of the Currency Coffin caused the
arrest yesterday Of President H. Gardes
and Vice President Girault. of the Amer
lean National Bank. New orleans. which
failed on the 9Th inst: also of "A third per-
son said TO be implicated They are charged
with violations Of Section 5209 of the Re-
of July II. 1882 AS "A result. il is said the
assets Of the bank have in some way been
wasted to the extent that the capital has
been extinguished by resulting Losses. So
far as the Controller is info rmed the losses
inflicted will be confined directly 10 share
holders and creditors of the failed bank.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
Jones's Advisory Board.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2s - From the political
organizations not Democratic. but in SYM
pathy with the Chicago platform. chair
man Jones, of the Democratic national
committee, has appointed an advisory
board the members of which will act as
advisers of the Democratic national cam
paien committee. The board consists of
Senator Teller, of Colorado: Senator Du-
bois, of Idaho: Senator Butler. OF North
Carolina: G. T. washburn of Massachu-
setts; /. y. Stevens. of Colorado, and
George r. Keeney of California
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
AGAINST MAYOR TODD.
Decision by Court of Appeals I'm the
Louisville Trouble

FRANKFORT. KY, Aug. 2s-Judge
Hazelrigg. OF the Court of Appeals. rem
dered his decision in the Louisville con-
tempt cases this morning. He reinstates
the injunction of Judge Toney. OF Louis
vile. and this action puts the Board of Al
dermen and Mayor Todd in contempt OF
Judge Taneys court The decision is a
victory for the Democratic Board OF Public
Safety, which the Board Of Aldermen has
been trying 10 GUST for the past three
months.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2S.-The treasury
to-day lost $4,000 in gold coin and 500 in
bars. which leaves the true amount OF the
reserve Sl01. T70.e19. kilograms TO the treas
ury state that sl.500.000 i'm gold coin was
to-day ordered imported from London This
makes the total amount ordered during the
present movement Sl1 000, 000
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
south Carolina Primary Election.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Aug. 2s.-Final re-
turns from the Democratic primary were
not received until last midnight. The vote
for United States Senator stands: Rev.
Earle. sO057: John T. Duncan. 500 As
Evans lacks S77 votes of majority he and
Earle will have to run in a second primary.
Gen. w. III. Ellerbee Is nominated for Gov
ernor by majority exceeding HOO.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
General Notes.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-Representative
Overstreet has returned from New York
Mr.. John W. Kern, OF indianapolis. is in
the city.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
General Political News.

Ross L. Hammond has been nominated
for Congress by the Republicans of the
Third Nebraska district.
The Republican convention of the Twen-
ty-sixth New York congressional district
has unanimously renominated George w
Ray.
General f. w. Pettus is candidate to
succeed United States Senator James Z
Pugh of Alabama General Pettus is a
frce-silverite.
w III. Robb has been nominated for Con-
gress by Popunst and Democratic fusion
forces i'm the Eighth Nebraska congress
sional district.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
He Has BoIted Popocracy.

YOUNGSTOWN, o.. Aug. 2S.-Daniel Null
Ian. of this city, for twenty-seven years
past a Democrat and at the present time
a prominent member of the wage commit
tee of the Amalgamated Association of
Iron and Steel Workers, announced this
morning that he would vote for Mckinley
and Hobart
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29

speaking at Englantine. Van Buren county,
wednesday, and sustained injuries whicn
will confine him TO his bed for some time
TO come. The Congressman was roughly
handled. and but for the interference OF
friends he would probably have suffered
much worse injuries. Dinsmore was re-
Gently renominated for third term IN
Congress and has been stumping MS dis
trict. He spoke at Englantinc "Wednesday
and ddived time with Jerry Seaman.
local Populist candidate. Van Buren is a
rural mountain county and the audience
was in sympathy with Seaman. during a
heated discussion the speakers became m
volved in a personal alteration ana tne
crowd mobbed the Congressman
Mr.. Dinsmore had finished his speech ana
taken his seat and Scanlan, Populist.
was addressing the crowd. In the course
of his speech Seaman called Dinsmore
liar. whereupon the Congressman struck
Scanlan in the face. Immediately four OF
Scanian's friends attacked Dinsrnore and
knocked him TO the ground. While some OF
them beat him in the face with their nstS
others kicked him in the ribs and jumped
upon him with heavy boots. Mr.. Dins-
more was powerless against the assault
and before his friends could get 10 him he
was almost insensible. a physician dressed
Mr. Dnsmore's wounds and he was taken
to Clinton, where he will be confined TO
his room for several weeks.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
Big 4 Route
National :: Encampment
q. A. R. and w. K. G.,
St. Paul, Mimi,
SEPT. to 4.
$11.W ROUND eSs 'nf TRIP $11.W

Transportation committee of Thomas
Pest having been authorized to make ar
rangements for their trip to St. Paul have
contracted with the Big Four und all men,
bers OF the post contemplating attending
the National Encampment are urged to go
with the department. train leaving Indian
apofis at II 80 n. II. Monday, Aug. 81.
Diagrams of eepers now open and
tickets on sale at all Big Four offices.
Call at Big Four offices, get tickets and
secure sleeping-car space in the special
headquarters train leaving indianapolis at
IL 80 a. m. Monday, Aug. 81 reaching ST.
Paul. without change of cars at a.
Tuesday. H. NJ. BRONSON. A. G.. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
Idaho Straight Republicans.

BOISE. Ida, Aug. 2s.-The straight Re-
publican convention has closed. The plat
form indorses the ST. Louis platform. The
financial plank declares that bimetallism
can not be brought about through the free
coinage of silver. The nominees are: For
Governor d. II. Burlong; Congressman. j.
T. Morrison; Secretary OF State l. w.
Garrett
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-29
DINsMORE MOBBED.

Arkansas Congressman Roughly Ham
died by Populist Mob.
FORT SMITH. Ark. Aug. 2S.-Congress-
man Hugh A. Dinsmore. of the Fifth Ar
kansas district and ex-United States min
lister to Corea. was mobbed at a political