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The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
PIGEON-SHOOTING MATCH.
Murphy Grassed 152 Birds Out OF 200
and Work $50.

BABYLON, L. l., March 3.-Edgar G..
Murphy. Of the Larchmont Yacht Club,
defeated George Work. of the Carteret Gun
match on the grounds Of the Westminster
Kennel Club. The conditions Of the match
were 200 birds each, thirty yards rise and
fifty yards boundary. Murphy killed 152
and Work 80. The match was for 900 a
side and a silver trophy. A. Macalster, OF
the Riverton Gun Club, seconded Work
and Captain Montey looked after Murphy s
interests. When the party arrived at the
grounds there was a stiff northwest wind
blowing and the ground was covered with
snow, such conditions making high class
shooting almost out of the question. In adj
dition the birds were a lively lot. The
match proved a very exciting one, however.
as the men tied each other less than
three times during the contest.
Work was the first to face the traps, and
he brought down the first bird in good
style with the second barrel. Murphy used
both barrels at his first attempt and
score at the end OF the first fifty birds was:
Work, 80 killed, II missed; Murphy, IS
killed, "A smissed. Work at one time was
wss sn Ss srsaS to Se m s0S Ss fnS aSo the By Seo so
runs, however, Murphy made up his def
cheney. his best being 15 16 and IL. The
score follows:
Fifty Birds-Murphy killed 36. missed, IA;
Work killed, 80. missed. IL.
One Hundred Birds-Murphy killed 72,
missed, 2s: Work. killed, 7S, missed. q.
One Hundred and Fifty Birds-Murphy.
killed. 10. missed. 40; Work. killed III.
- Two Hundred Birds-Murphy killed. 152.
missed, 49, Work, killed. 15O missed, 80.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
PYTHIANs IN COURT.
Supreme Lodge Seeks to Enjofn the
sImprOved Order" Of Germans.

DETROIT, Mich. March S.-TriaI was be-
gun in the Circuit Court to-day Of a case
of great Importance to Knights Of Pythias.
1t is the suit in which the Supreme Lodge
of the knights of Pythias seeks to perma-
nently enjoin the Improved Order Of
knights of Pythias from using the formers
name. ritual and paraDhernalia- Among
those present were Walter b. Richie. of
Lima, O., supreme chancellor of the Knights
of Pythias of the world; r. L.. c. White,
of Nashville. supreme seal and record-keeb-
er, and Mai. Gen. James r. Carnahan, of
Indianapolis, of the Uniformed Rank of the
order.
The Improved Order OF Knights OF Pyth-
las is composed largely of Germans who
bolted tho old order because of its action
when a revised ritual was adopted and
confirmed forbidding the printing OF the
ritual in the German language The new
order claims membership in Michigan of
about 100 and also the establishment Of a
subordinate lodge in several other States
Cases somewhat analogous to the present
one have been decided in Indiana and Illi-
nois and Kentucky in favor OF the o,d or
der, but those cases were between subordi-
nate lodges and State grand lodges.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
THE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.
Lower House Forced to Correct an
ErrOr-COnference Probable.

AOWeF nOuSe FOEccu ~ SOHECct ~
Error-C0nference Probable.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Owing to an
error of a technical parliamentary charac-
ter, the House to-day had to retrace some
of its steps i'm order that the Cuban reso-
lutions 1t adopted might be before the Sen
ate in the status of substitute for the
Senate resolutions. Senator Sherman, chair
man of the Senate committee on foreign
relations, after the corrected version OF the
House Cuban resolutions was received by
the Senate said that the committee would
hold meeting tomorrow for the purpose
of considering what course should be rec
commended to the Senate. The Senate can
pursue either of three lines OF policy. 1t
can disagree to the House substitute and
send ii back without asking conference;
it can disagree and ask for a conference,
or il can accept the House resolutions as a
substitute. II accepted, this action Will dis
pose of the entire question so far as Con-
gress Is concerned. Senator Sherman de-
clined to express an opinion as to the prob
saving there had been no opportunity for
conference. The indications, so far as there
are any, appear to favor nonconcurrence
with a request for conference. Senator
Frye, of the committee, said, however.
that he would be willing to accept the
House amendment, and thus close the mat
ter. He expressed the opinion that there
was no material difference between the
declaration of the two houses and that one
would serve the purpose as we'll as the
other.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
FATHER AND SON SHOT.
Feud Results I'm a Shooting Array I'm
the Street Of a Texas Town.

MEMPHIS. Tex, March 3.-John r.
Jones, president Of the Memphis National
Bank was mortally wounded and his son
Nat dangerously hurt in a shooting affray
here to-day. The elder Jones died at s
o'clock tonight. The father and SON left
the bank to go to dinner about noon to-
day. On the street they met w. NJ. Par
due, an attorney, and man named Scar
borough. There had been feud Of long
standing between Pardue and Jones, and
not ten words passed before shooting be-
gan d. ID. Dodd, a son-in-law OF Jones,
saws that Pardue and his companion were
the aggressors John r. Jones received
pist oil ball in the right temple that ranged
down aud came out at the mouth and shat
tered he jaw. Nat Jones was shot in the
dhish another bullet went through his
shoulder and another struck him in the
thieh Pardue was placed under arrest.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
A SIMPLETON'S CRIME.


S0E.D TsoWN, Me-. March 3.-Grace ID. Irv-
fns, aged dIty-three. and Fannie Irving, aged
fitty. two maiden sisters living In a little
farm house near here, were brutally as
sa alted by Luther l. Anterne. who had for
.e. years been employed on the farm as man
OF all work. They were both beaten on the
read with an iron bolt. or bar. and other
wise maltreated and left for dead in an out
house Anterne attempted suicide by drown
Ing in Pushaw stream, but abandoned that
course. returned to the house and shot him.
self through the head. death being instan-
taneous. OF the victims. Fannie was fatally
injured, and IL is probable that Grace will
survive. Anterne was regarded as a simple
tv.l by the people of Old Town.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
DIR. NANsES's RETURN.
Another Dispatch that Seems to Co
robOrate the First Report.

Another Dispatch that Seems to Cor
rObOrate the First Report.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 3-Major-gen-
eral Svothtzky, the Governor of Irkutsk,
telegraphs here in reply to queries regarding
the reports as to DR.. Nansen's return. that
Peter Ivanowitch Kuchnareff, who trades
at Ust Yansk, under date OF Nov. 10, wrote
to the merchant Kutchnaeff at Yakutsk as
follows: 1--WE learn that DR.. Nansen has
reached the pole, has discovered hitherto
unknown land and has now returned. Con-
sequently the Arctic ocean has now been ex-
plored.'' Governor Svotlitsky adds that
there is no confirmation of this news from
other sources, but he has instructed menu
ber of his administration in the verhoyansk
district to proceed to Est Yansk to verify
the news and to ala the expedition If neces-
sary.
The above dispatch w.d serve to clear up
several obscure points In the news that
far to corroborate the report. The fact of
there having been two Knuchnareffs in
volved in transmitting the first report has
to the report having been received from
a really reliable source. 1t was pointed out
that If the report came from the
fere would be in arouna xakusS sar
regarding it of special importance, as
he would have no special facilities for get
ting news at first hand of DR.. Nansen's
return. But the above. dispatch asserts
that the news came to Knuchnareff, of
Yakutsk, from the trader Peter Ivano-
witch Knuchnareff. Now, Peter Ivanowitch
Knuchnareff is the accredited agent of DR..
Nansen and has been instrusted with a
supply OF Eskimo dogs for his expedition.
His trading post is at Ustyanskis, on the
Arctic ocean, at the mouth of the Yana
river. just south OF Liskov island, one OF
the new Siberians, and less than two hum
dred miles east of the Lena delta. Beyond
the fact that the date of the trader, Knuch-
naref's letter is fixed at Nov. 10, there is
little additional information in the dispatch
from the Governor of Irkutsk over that
contained in the dispatch bringing the first
report on Feb. IL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
Vessels (armoredD.
coNGREssMEN CALLED JINGoEs.
Farther Comments OF London News
papers on Cuban Resolutions.


LONDON. March 3.-The afternoon news
papers of this city again refer at length
10 the Cuban situation. in which every
body here Is much interested The West
minister Gazette says: The House OF Repre-
sentatives' resolution Is sitter than the
Senate's, and is calculated 10 further the
excitement and Indignation In Madrid and
other European capitals IL viii also prob
ably help materially TO bring the enlight-
ened citizens OF the United States into line
against jingoes. How much further Is the
prostitution OF democratic government for
electioneering purposes TO be allowed 90 go?
The action OF the American Congress in
steadily destroying not only respect abroad.
but it's influence I'm the conduct of foreign
affairs, and the strange result of this rabid
republcanism is that II is daily forcing
one man more and more into power"
The ST. James Gaz>tte thinks that the
language of Congress Is more provocative
than the Bareelopa disturbance. adding:
Spain IL now face 10 face with the de-
clared hostility OF the Representatives OF
the American people. and AN Immediate
reply will be given by the proud Spanish
race that will be creditable 10 their spirit
and deserve the sympathy OF Europe II
war be the result the lingo politicians
NAV be surprised. We do not see where
outside OF the United States the Americans
will find any support for their unlimited
policy OF aggression.
The Globe says: "Spain having politely
EXPRESSED her regret at the Barcelona in
cident the House OF Representatives seized
on the opportunity 10 be characteristicaily
offensive. The situation IL very pcrilous'
Continuing. the Gloor compares the
strength OF the two powers and contends
that the advantage II on the side Of Spain.
adding: There are other interests in Cuba
beside the American, and maybe there are
European powers that would not quietly
the remarkabis Monroe doctrine, which
seems 10 forbid anybody 10 interiors with
anything on which the eagle has ~ ere
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
Eight Merchant Steamers Accepted by
the Spanish Government and 30
De Armed as Cruisers mt once.
EUROPEAN PRESS COMMENT
AMERICANS CRITICISED BY EMO
LIsH AND FRENCH rAPERs.
Vigorous Warfare ON Insurgents Be-
gun ny General weyIer-Antonfe
Maceo's Army Put 10 Flight.

MADRID, March 3.-The feeling of re-
sentiment against the United States for the
action OF it's Congress in regard 10 the
Cuban insurrection is still bitter. In the
small cites OF the kingdom were a number
OF spaniards who have acted as consuls
or commercial agents OF the United States.
All these resigned to-day in order 10 show
their disapproval OF the action of the
American Congress and also TO attest their
loyalty TO their government.
The students OF Madrid University came
to a decision TO renew their anti-American
demonstrations to-day. The rector OF the
university, learning OF this determination.
had nifty of the students arrested. The re-
suit has been that the good order OF the
city has not been disturbed to-day.
The Marquis of Tomillas had a long con-
ference to-day with Admiral Beranger the
Minister Of Marine, at which ne offered the
government all the steamers and the coal
depots OF the Transatlantic Company.
The Minister of Marine accepted this offer.
which viii be debated at the Cabinet coun-
Gil 20 be held tomorrow Eight OF these
steamers will be forthwith armed and
placed under the command Of naval off,
GERS.
Steps have been taken to form a woman's
patriotic league under the patronage of the
Queen Regent. Every class of society has
been invited to join and permanent fund
will be opened to aid the Cuban war funds.
The correspondent Of the impartial. &C
Havana, cables that little importance is
attached there TO the Cuban resolutions of
the United States Congress.
Captain General Weyler has cabled to
the government saying that he does not at
present need the reinforcements of 5000
men which have been offered him by the
eovernment
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
DE Ixome ninmc. Thi. Country.

WASHINGTON. March 3. - Senor De
LONE. the Spanish minister. i'm the course
of an interview here to-day, said: The
rebellion in Cuba would have never been
serious matter at all, had ii not been for
the interference of the United States. IL
never would have passed the limits of a
mere riot had it not been for the money,
supplies, arms and men that were sent
from this country. Men have gone from
this country with the assurance that the
United States would extend belligerent
rights to the Cubans, and In all probability
send a fleet to Cuban waters to support the
insurgents. At no time have the authori-
ties in this country given the situation in
Cuba a fair investigation to ascertain what
the facts actually are. 1t has been said
that all Cubans are interested in the re-
bellion, but the truth of the matter is that
there are seven Cuban generals and sew
eral hundred Cuban officers fighting in the
Spanish army in Cuba In fact, am sure
there are more Cuban officers in the Span
ish army than there are white leaders
among the insurgents"
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04

Is useless to hope that the military cam
paign can be brought TO q successful issue
The Capitale demands the recall OF Gen.
eral Baratieri and says that General Bran
covina was shot for much less. 1t an
nounces that orders have been telegraphed
TO dispatch twenty-four battalions of in
fantry and six batteries of artillery to re-
The Opinione denies that the Abyssinians
have captured Adigret, but thinks that the
PlaTe mas been evscnasea sax & smsrr' mara how %
midahle resistance.
The latest news reports are to the effect
that General Arimondi, who commanded
engagement, is also missing, and that Cen
eral ELENA. who commanded the reserve.
was slightly wounded.
are reported to have occurred in the prov
inces to-day A demonstration was also
attempted In Rome tonight. but was quick
ly suppressed. King Humbert had a long
interview with the President of the Sem
ate tonight. According to the Italie King
Humbert insists that Premier Crispi shall
ask for a vote by which the government
may be guided in its future decisions. The
Cabinet will meet again Tomorrow, and it
is not believed that IL viii resign
The Marquis di Rudini presided at meet
ing of the opposition leaders tonight. The
opinion prevailed that every demand made
sinia should be granted. but not to the pres
ent government. The meeting then ad-
journed till tomorrow, it Is reported, in or
der to address protest to King Humbert
in the event of the. Cabinet not resigning.
1t is reported that General Baratieri at
tackled the Shoans because he had heard
that the Shoan chief, with portion of the
troops. would be attending the coronation
of the Negus at Axun. He hoped thus to
surprise and disperse them.
Owing to the sad news Of the Italian re-
verse, the Pope has ordered that TIE Deum
be sung in St. Peters. The celebration of
one anniversary of his coronation has been
postponed.
The Opinione demands that General Bara-
teri should be punished for his defeat
The Riforma- denies that the meeting of
Parliament has been postponed.
General Baldissera assumes command of
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
STAMP CLERK In TROUBLE.
Mrs. Georgia r. Harris, Of Memphis,
Arrested for Embexxlement.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, March s.-SMrs. Georgia
p. Harris, stamp clerk in .tae postoffice
here. was arrested last night on a warrant
sworn out by Postoffice Inspector Little.
charging her with embezzlement OF 5000
Of postoffice funds. She was arraigned be-
fore Commissioner Ciough, and her attor-
ney. Hon. W. II. Carroll. chairman OF the
Democratic State committee, waived exam
!nation. and she Was admitted TO bail
There Is no truth In the report that Mrs
Harris II related TO Senator Isham @. Har-
ris. Mrs. Harris is widow with grown
daughters. and has heretofore stood high
In public esttmattou-
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
Cause Of Baratierrs Blunder.

LONDON, March A. The Rome corre-
spondent of the Times says: without
doubt the primary cause of General Bara-
tieris blunder was the constant clamor of
the Italian journals over his inaction."
The correspondent Of the Times at Ber-
lin dwells upon Germany's deep political
and financial interests in Italys prosperity,
and says that without doubt Germany
would help Italy If she could. and that the
recent German resentment against England
was largely due to the latter's failure to
render to Italy the valuable aid she was
in position to give.
A Rome dispatch to the Daily News says
that the Cabinet has resigned, but that
King Humbert has refused to accept the
resignation General Baratieri will be re-
called and cour -martialed
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
THE BERMUDA RELEASED.
Alleged Filibuster steamer and Arms
Restored to Their Owners.

NEW YORK. March 3.-The United States
government to-day abandoned all proceed
ings against the alleged Cuban filibuster-
ing steamship Bermuda United States Dis
trict Attorney Mcfarland secured a special
order from Washington this afternoon or
dering the vessel released from custody.
The dispatch also ordered the release Of
all the arms. money. ships stores and other
things seized by the United States marshals,
and directed that they be placed where they
were originally found This does not indf-
cate, however. that the government has
abandoned the proceedings against the
leaders of the alleged expedition. for short
ly before the Bermuda was formally re-
leased United States Marshal John McCar.y
boarded her and arrested three members OF
the crew. The new prisoners are Charles
c. Taylor, the steward; Thomas Nelson.
the engineer. and James Howdan. engineers
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04

against the other prisoners. As soon as
United States District Attorney McFarlaSe
received the order from Washington he at
once communicated with Emmett r. Ocott
and l.. Rubens, counsel for the owners OF
the Bermuda. They produced before Nc
is on record as the owner of the vessel.
and Louis Espine, who is said TO be the
owner of the arms. They were told that
the government would no longer detain the
vessel or the arms seized aboard the lighter
Stranahan, but that the dynamite and am
munition would still be held. as the carry
ing OF this portion Of the cargo was vio-
laIfion of the United States statutes.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
FATAL FIRE AT UTICA.
Apartment Building Burned-WOma
Killed and Other PeOnle Missinx

Killed and Other People Missing.
UTICA, N Y, March 3--The Genesee
fats. the largest apartment building in Utica,
seven stories high. was burned to-day. Three
hundred and fifty people lived In the building.
which was a mere shell of brick, but well
fitted with fire escapes. One woman, Mrs.
Hughes, while descending the fire escape be-
tween the third and fourth stories, fell to
the ground and died soon after A daughter
or John Wood Is missing. The building was
valued at SDoOoV; Insurance, a65ooO. The
residents OF the building were mostly pro-
fessional and business men and families OF
Utica The building was owned by Milton
Northrup and s. D. Latcher.
The police searched everywhere for Mrs.
John y. Wood her seventeen-year-old
daughter Mary, and Noble Hopkins missing
tenants OF the burned building, but with
out success. They believe every one else Is
safe. The Mayor ordered all of the sur
vivors TO report at the police station and
as only about three-fourths of them came in
answer TO his request 1t is impossible to
tell how many are missing, If any, until
they report or are otherwise accounted for.
Mrs. Nansize is reported to have seen while
escaping from the building. man and
woman lying unconscious on the fifth floor
and Noble Hopkins. The origin of the fire
Is still a mystery.
1t Is rumored tonight that several I'm
known persons may have perished in the
flames, but the truth OF these assertions cam
not be ascertained until a search of the
ruins. which will be commenced tomorrow,
Is made.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
A Jersey Jfnro.

TRENTON, N. j., March S.-Assembly-
man Cagney introduced in the House to-
day resolution reciting that the flag of
the United States had been insulted at Bar
celona, and making pledges Of New Jer-
sey's militia, and of the moral and financial
of the wrong. The resolution was tabled
without dissenting vote.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
DATE HAS BEEN FIXED.
Marriage Of Gen. Harrison and Mrs.
Dimmfck tn Take Place April q.

NEW YORK. March 3-Ex-President
Harrison said 10 a Commercial Advertiser
reporter to-day that his marriage with Mrs.
Dimmick Will take place on April g. in ST.
Thomas Church. In this city. The rector
OF tnat church, the Rev. Dr. John Wesley
Brown, will officiate-
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
Boxeman Tunnel AbIaxe.

LIVINGSTON, Mont. March s.-Fire is
raging as iiercely as ever in. the Bozeman
tunnel. and from present indications the en-
tire timbering. both old and new. will be
consumed. The tunnel has cayed I'm at
the point whsre the sky line crosses and
some freight have been precipitated
from the top OF the mountain 10 the door of
xhe tunnel.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
The Legntion Guarded.

NEW YORK. March ga dispatch TO the
World from Madrid, dated midnight. says:
The United States legation is stili sur
rounded by gendarmes, foot soldiers and
cavalry. with numerous policemen guarding
every avenue leading to the square I'm
which the legation is situated. Knots or
Spanish officers are chatting at the door
of savings bank near by, and a strong re-
serve of gendarmes is constantly In read
iness opposite.
"At the legation tonight Minister Taylor
and Secretary Armstrong were quietly con-
versing with the British ambassador. I'm the
front room looking out upon the square.
Mr.. Taylor looks unconcerned and says he
is satisfied with the cordial spirit of Premier
Canovas and the Minister OF Foreign Az
fairs and with the precautions taken both
for the legation and his private residence.
near which there has been no demonstra-
ton since SUNDAY.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04

CHICAGO, March 3--Wkn. j. Campbell IL
iinois member OF The national Republican
committee. and one OF the most prominent
lawyers IN Chicago. IS dying OF pneumonia
Mr.: campneirs father and wife are both siso
exttically al.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04
Three People Badly Injured.

DANBURY. Conn.,, March 3.-By boiler
explosion in Parks Brothers fur cutting es-
tablishment to-day a fire was caused which
did damage amounting to fully 100000. and
resulted in probable fatal injuries to two
men. The explosion tore the roof from the
building. a small wooden affair of two stories
Ed Parks. one OF the proprietors, was thrown
down by the explosion and frightfully burned
He may die The building was quickly de-
stroyed, together with sash and blind fac
tory adjoining 1t. The flames communicated
also with the Barnum building. the sherman
Block and other property. which was burned
Sadie Carpenter, a tenant OF upper floor
jumped from a window and broke her thigh.
Frank Eastwood. fireman. was buried be-
meath falling wall and fatally injured
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-04

LONDON, March 3.-The Times publishes
a dispatch from Shanghai which gives from
the North China Daily News the alleged
provisions of secret treaty for an Often
sive and defensive alliance which Ii Hung
Chang will negotiate with Russia giving
the latter free use OF Chinese harbors and
arsenals and the right 20 occupy Corea and
to erect forts in China to protect the Trans
siberian railway II is also reported that
(Continued on Second PageJ
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Here is a comprehensive table showing
the entire strength of the Spanish navy.
As can be seen at a glance. the main de-
pendence Of Spain, so far as her navy Is
concerned, is in the armored battle ship
Monateur Pelayo and the four armored
and armament OF which are given in the
table:
Horse