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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

The Trap for Did Not WORK
Well. but All Is Ready Now.

SpeciaI TO the Indianapolis Journal.
NEWPORT. KY. March 1s.-The scaffold
upon which Jackson and Walling are TO
meet their punishment has been tested
again and is i'm perfect order for the exc
cution Saturday morning. Sheriff Plummer
decided TO take no chances of any hitch
occurring in the execution. so this morning,
i'm company with the contractor and several
of his deputies. he visited the Newport
iail yard. where the instrument OF death
has been erected. The first test was on the
strength of the springs which hold the traps
in position. The exact weight of the con-
demned men was put on each trap, and
there was not the slightest sign of weaken
ing. This test was entirely satisfactory.
Ar amount of iron a~ggregating the weight
of each man then was placed on either
trap. That on which Walling Will stand
worked perfectly. simultaneously with the
touching of the button the trap opened,
precipitating the mass of iron TO the
ground. The south trap. that on which
Jackson will stand. did not open properly
on the first trial, but soon was in perfect
running order. The ropes were not tried.
However. the maker guarantees that either
easily will stand three times the weight by
which they will be strained when the traps
fall. Each rope Is made up of more than
four hundred strands. Immediately after
the test painters went TO work on the
scaffold to color it a somber black.
The Jail yard presented a %forlorn, dismal
appearance Thursday morning. The grim
scaffold, the high. whitewashed fence. the
gloomy Jail and the dark sky combined 10
make "a picture that would make the most
nervy man feel just a trifle nervous. The
Jail yard is ankle deep with mud.
Mayor Blitz has placed the entire police
force of Newport-day and night watches
at the disposal of Sheriff Plummer for Fri
day night and Saturday. In conjunction
with the police force Sheriff Plummer will
swear in one hundred deputies TO see that
there is no disorder in or around the jail
from now until the execution Is over.
Fred Bryan and other relatives of the
murdered girl will be in Cincinnati to-mor-
row. The prisoners will be removed to the
Newport Jail tomorrow night and by noon
tomorrow a company of militia will be on
he ground to guard Newport jail. II is not
believed here at midnight that Governor
Bradley will interfere further.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Bicycle Plant Goes Begging.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, March 1S.-For the
second TIM this month the plant of the
Lindsay Bicycle Company was offered by
the receiver and for a second time there
was no bidder. Receiver McCrea announ ed
that the plant was appraised at S24. 90,
and that il must sell for at least two-thirdS
its appraised value, which would be SIC. 227. 10.
Under the terms a deposit of 81, eco had to be
made by bidders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
TRAMPS TAKE CEYLON
INDIANA VILLAGE REPORTED TO BE
IN POSSESSION OF HOBOs.
New Cave Found by Hunters ON Deer
Creek-TrOubIe mt EIwOOd Glass
Factory Not Yet settled.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind, March 1s.-Word has
just reached here from Ceyion. a small viii
lage i'm the western part of this county,
that the place is in possession of a gang
of tramps. The hobos. about fifty in num-
Der, are camping in the woods near that
place, and yesterday a gang marched into
the town and almost toek possession of the
only store there, compelling the proprietor
TO sit behind a stove while they helped
themselves to everything they wanted.
They then visited what few residences there
are there, compelling the women to give
them whatever they mighy nave to eat in
the house and sometimes, taking clothing.
After procuring a wagon load of goods they
took them TO the woods. John Pitts, a
farmer, is organizing a posse and will at
tempt TO drive the tramps out of the coun-
~. Trouble is feared as most of the
trampS are armed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Cable Notes.

The annual caravan from Damas-
Gus, carrying the presents of the Sultan TO
the shrine of Mohammed. started for Nee
ca yesterday.
A dispatch 10 the London Times from
Cape Town says il is reported that during
the conference last week between President
Kruger and President Steyn. at Bloemfon-
stein, IL was resolved to form a federal
uAion between the South African republic
and the Orange Free State.
The Kaiser. the ksiserine. Princes Henry
and Albert and other member of the i'm
perial household attended a grand concert
last evening organized by the leaders of
the commercial of Berlin in
connection with the centenary of Wilhelm
/. 1t was given in the bourse rooms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
There Might he a Lynching.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. March 1S.-The news
that a confession was being made and that
a communication is hoped. for as a reward
spread rapidly to-day. and farmers for
miles around came into the village, eager To
learn the least scrap of news concerning
what the men will say.
An official said to-day: 1T would not be
a good idea to ommute those men; there
might be some trouble. The Alexandria
people would do nothing. but outsiders
might call and make an interesting scene"
Clint Walling has announced that he will
take charge OF the remains after they have
been taken to Cincinnati by an under
taker whom he will engage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
BRADLEY In THE RACE.
kentucky's Governor Would Like Ia
he United States Senator.

FRANKFORT. KY, March B.-Governor
w. o. Bradley has entered the fight for the
United States senatorship. His lieutenants
are actively at work and 1t is asserted with
confidence that the free-silver Democrats
will combine with the eight or ten Bradley
Republicans and defeat the regular Repub-
lican nominee. ex-Congressman W. G.. Hun
ter. State Senator Parker. of Laurel coun-
ty, who has heretofore been looked on as
a strict caucus man. announces in an open
card to-day that he is for Bradley and that
the Governor has enough strength TO win.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind. March .17.-Yesterday
Mary Lafkin, seventeen-year-old daughter
of William Lafkin. a farmer. residing near
Rockford, attempted to commit suicide by
taking a No. ? capsule filled with strych-
nine. DR.. Nj. +. Gerrish was called. and
with the aid OF a stomach pump saved her
life. The reason given by the young wom-
an was that nobody loved her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
shut Out by Her own Son.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, March 1S.-Mrs. Mil
dred A. Woodruff has brought suit to re-
cover her home in Williamsburg. which she
conveyed in 1894 TO her son. Elmer c. Wood
ruff. who desired to engage i'm business in
Edlnburg, and, she says. persuaded her to
transfer her property to HIM that he might
secure credit. he promising 10 deed it back
to her soon. Not only, she says. did he
fan TO keep his promise, but he forced her
10 surrender possession of the house.. i'm
which he now lives with his wife. The
mother has a large family dependent on
her and is compelled to wash. Tor a living
while the son retains the property.
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he had reason to believe that jackson had
long ago made statements TO his attorney
which relieved Walling at FEAST OF a capital
offense. The attorney stated that his rea-
sons for this belief were of such a charac-
ter that he would not repeat them, ana
that they were satisfactory and convincing
10 him.
He further said that he believed that
Jackson would in due time repeat his state
ment for Governor Bradley's consideration
and would relieve his attorney from his
professional obligations, SO that it could be
0nrroHD-a.1I
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
The Car and Cxarina.

LONDON. March 1s.-The Lancet says
that rumors of the i'll health of the Car
from cerebral symptoms are ~unfounded,
adding that his Majesty goes out daily
and runs five %furlOngs. watching TO see If
he can do the distance in his average time.
The recent illness of the Czarina. the Lam
Get continues, was not of the serious nature
commonly supposed. Her accouchment is
expected in April.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Grnnt RepubIicnn club.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind. March 1S.-The Grant Re
publican Club was organized tonight by
the election of the following officers: a.
c. Alexander. president: E.. HollingswOrth.
vice president: NJ. r. Evans, secretary; a.
C.. Jay, treasurer: George y. Osborn. X. T..
Breed. John Ward, w. G.. Smith and j. a.
Gaunbt directors. The club starts out with
a membership of about one hundred.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Glass Works Still Tied I'D.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD. Ind, March 1s.-The trouble
at the Elwood window glass factory is still
on and the outcome is uncertain. 1t is as
certained that the cause OF me trouble was
due to the fact that the men did not get
to start early enough some mornings to
finish their six-hour turn by / o'clock. the
usual time the turn ends. and that this
was due to the glass not melting soon
enough TO. permit the start to be made in
the morning at the proper rime. 1t is said
this evening that President Burns. of the
Window Glass Workers Association, has
been sent for to come and settle the diff
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Indfa's Financial Exhibit.

CALCUTTA, March 1S.-The financial
statement just issued shows a deficit for
the last year of 19,s1O.O0o rupees. The fam
inc has cost SO. s1O,0 coo rupees i'm relief work
and loss of revenue. Tn TINA for the
coming year expect a deficit Of "a, $40. 900
rupees. the work of relief absorbing &c.
10000 rupees of this sum. The total famine
relief expense for both years is estimated
at 5b,Oi0.DO. but much depends upon the
future prospects of the weather and crops.
This sum does not include 5000 rupees adj
vanced TO the ryots tcultivators of the soil
The railroad programme will be continued
and this will necessitate a loan of 4 crores
ca crore of rupee is 5.000.000) in India and
93, 5000 pounds (S17. 500.C00) in England, be-
sides a million for the temporary debt. The
drawings of the secretary of the state on
India amount to f13. 900. 600 1865. 900. O00.) The
statement concludes with expressing the
hope that finl1cill progress will be re-
sumed when the famine and plague have
gone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
MARTINSVILLE, Ind, March 1s.-An-
niversary Lodge, No. 50. X. of p, of this
city, conducted the work of i~nstituting a
X. of p. lodge for Hall, this county, yes
terday. Hall is a small village in one of
the out townships and is only to be reached
as a consequence the work was done i'm
this city. Twenty-one charter members
; were initiated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
A New Cave on Deer Creek.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL. Ind. March 1S.-Howard Reite-
zell. residing on the east border of the Clay
county line. to-day reported a remarkable
cave found in his neighborhood, near Deer
creek. He said a party of hunters were
fox chasing the other day. when an animal
was run into a large hole at the foot of a
small hill. The hunters pulled away a few
stones and found the mouth of a large cave.
They procured torches and entered the cave,
going several hundred yards in the main
entry, when they struck a solid. pillar of
limestone. blockading further progress in
this direction. However. there were ave-
nues on either side of the stone pillar. and
the hunters ventured in both directions a
short distance, discovering fourteen rooms.
in which were bones of animals, the fore
arm bone of q man, the skull of a bear and
the head of a deer with antlers and in
good preservation. A party of hunters is
being organized to explore the cave in
hopes of discovering other hidden treasures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Indiana Notes.

Floyd county has offered S1Oo. Oo6 for the
toll roads in that county. instead of Sl5. 900,
as announced in the Journal yesterday.
Marshal White, of Knox county, recap
tured Chauncey Shoe maker, the escaped
prisoner he was taking back to the Re
form School, Wednesday. after the prisoner
jumped from the train, and has landed him
in the school at Plainfield.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Capt. Dorsey Gets an Office.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFEKSONVILLE. Ind. March 1s.-
Senator Fairbanks yesterday called on
President Mckinley, and it is said that he
has received the appointment of Capt. T.. l..
Dorsey, OF this city. as supervising inspec-
tor of steamboats, for this district. includ-
ing the States of Indiana. Illinois. Arkan-
sas. Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi.
The position pays 81. 800 per year. Captain
Dorsey has been for years superintendent
of the Louisville and Jeff~ersonville Ferry
Company and is a hard party worker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Chess Masters Tied Again.

NEW YORK, March 1s.-The twelfth
game of the Pillsbury-Showalter chess
match was finished early to-day. Showalter
winning on his ffty-eighth move. Score:
Pillsbury. ); ~Showalter. ); drawn, 2. The
thirteenth game of the match viii be played
tomorrow at the Hamilton Club.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

Special to the IndIanapolis journal.

Special to The Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, March 1S.-The superin-
tendency of the county schools is already
attracting the attention of various as
pirants. and five candidates are announced.
The present superintendent, +. NJ. Searles,
who has served for six years, is a candi-
date for reelection. His opponents now an
nOunced are w. +. Young, of Jonesboro:
ID. +. STREET.. of Jefferson township, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Another Degree for Nanseu.

OXFORD. England. March 1S.-The hon.
orary degree of doctor of civil law was con-
ferred here to-day upon D.. ID. Nansen. the
Norwegian explorer, who was received with
great enthusiasm by the students.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

BERLIN. March 1S.-The debate in the
Reichstag ON the ava estimates began to-
day. DR.. Lober, clerical chairman of the
committee. during a speech lasting several
hours explained the course pursued by the
committee. Prince Hohenlohe. the i'm
perial chancellor. declared that the neces-
Sity Germany would have for a fleet was
generally recognized, adding that a display
of power was a first condition for the de-
velopment of trade and was necessary to
make sure that no one should find il an
easy task to disturb the country's develop
ment. The growth of other fleets he
continued, lis additional ground TO demand
new ships. The fleet does not reach modern
requirements. and the quicker we reach our
goal the greater weight we shall be able
TO place in this country for preserving
peace (Applause.) The minister for
foreign affairs. Baron Marshall Won Bieber-
stein, urged the necessity OF "A strong fleet
of cruisers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Evan. Threw In the sponge.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR. Ind. March was a
prize fight pulled off in this city last night
between two of Indiana's feather weights.
Bottenberg and Evans. The mill lasted
three rounds. when Evans threw up the
sponge. He was badly punished. being very
gTOggy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
A Rush ON the ID. & @. $. w.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MITCHELL. Ind. March 1s.-On account
of delayed and impaired traffic occasioned
by the recent floods the Baltimore & Ohio
has found it necessary to use
a motley array of cars and engineers from
the L. & t: H., /. & c., c.. N. o. & T. p.
and a number of other roads to assist in
rapid of freight. A number
OF promotions of old railroad men have re-
suited and all the1available men along the
line have been pressed into service, giving
employment to hundreds of men who nave
been idle for months
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
A LOng-Lived Family.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, March 1S.-The
venerable Mrs. Mary A. Pile celebrated the
e~ighty-ffth anniversary of her birth to-
day. She is the widow of the late Captain
r. b. Pile and is a woman of wide knowl-
born in Ontario county. New York, in 1872,
and has resided here for fifty years. Her
sister. Mrs. Mary Powell. now eighty-six
city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

carson CITY. New, March H.-Stuart
evidently played In good fortune yesterday.
The 18th OF March was dark and gloomy.
yesterday was one OF the days that cannot
be improved on and to-day Is one OF the
most disagreeable imaginable a gale OF nf-
~ miles an hour Is driving dense clouds
OF wet snow through the air and the roads
are rapidly becoming a sea OF mud. The
night would certainly have been declared OF
had Yesterday heen Ike this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
DIR. Lipscomb tn Hang.

MERIDIAN, Miss. March 1&.-Dr. w. II.
Iipscomb. who has been on trial for several
DAYS at De Kalb. Miss. charged with muir
dering Charles 7. Stewart in order TO obtain
the Insurance on Stewards life. was to-day
sentenced to be hanged on Wednesday.
% -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Over LOCO Casualties.

MONTEVIDEO, March 1s.-A battle be-
tween the federal troops and the revolu-
tionists took place yesterday near Pay
sandu. Upwards of a thousand were killed
or wounded. 1t is not yet reported which
force was victorious.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Cabinet Crisis in Bulgaria

SOFIA. Bulgaria, March 1s.-It is re-
ported that a Cabinet crisis is I'm progress
and that NJ. Soiloff has been intrusted with
the task of reforming the Ministry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
RoIoH I'm Cubn.

NEW YORK, March lS.-The World rgill
say tomorrow: Gen. Carlos Roloff. secre-
tary OF war OF the provincial government
OF Cuba, Is In Cuba, safe. having forfeited
his ball and evaded trial for neutrality
violation here and In Baltimore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

for 500. He claims that he was induced to
spend money and time in coming TO Car
son City and that after he had arrived
the shot was declared of. Stuart says he
declared the shoot off because there were
not sufficient entries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
AMERICANS RELEASED.
Luis Day. Charles Scott and - ban
VcnerO Set mt Liberty.

HAVANA. March Is. The charges
against Luis Day. IAN American. who was
arrested at Regla last December and con-
fined in the Cabanas prison. has been dis
missed. He has been set at liberty and ex-
PEELED from the island. Charles Scott, the
American. and Esteban Venero. a natural
lied American, have been ordered set at
liberty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
A Butcher Honored by the sultan.

BEYROUT. March 1s.-A great sensation
has been caused here by the appointment
of Maxim Pasha as vail. Maxim Pasha
was the minister of police during the mas
sacre of the Armenians at Constantinople.
His appointment is the sign that the palace
policy of the Sultan Is to be continued.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
HANOTAUX LA HOMIE.

This, so far as the French government
was concerned, was bad in itself. but worse
was soon to follow. The fleet fired upon
the Cretan position. The shells of civilized
Europe fell, not in the camp of the op-
pressors, but among the oppressed. The
time had now come when the adversaries
of the Russian alliance could venture TO
| speak out. What had this alliance done?
Not a word has been said about the res
| toration of Alsace-Lorraine. on the con-
trary, Russian diplomats have insisted that
the alliance must be based on the accept
ance of accomplished facts While the Al
| sace-Lorraine question was thus definitely
set aside and consigned 10 the Greek
Kalends. Russian influence forced the
| French government TO send the French
| fleet 10 salute the German Emperor at kiel.
Now the French fleet. side by side with
| the German ships assists in bombarding
the Cretans who are striving 10 shake of
foreign oppressors. Does this look like
| winning back What right
have the French TO claim Alsace-Lorraine
IL they aid the Germans TO Cypress the Gre
| tans? OF course. there Is much TO be said
in explanation of the action OF the French
| government. but this is how the matter
strikes the general public. The public rare
~ examines the detail OF "A question. but
likes upon one or two prominent facts and
Jumps 10 q conclusion. The conclusion is
| that. thanks to the Russian alliance.
| France Mas allowed the Armenians 10 be
: massaered and Is now helping TO Cypress
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Trnmps s-uspected OF kidnaping.

Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
NINCENNES. Ind. March 1s.-Ernest
Schultz. twelve years old. is missing and
foul play is suspected. He is a son OF Chris
Schultz. a well-to-do farmer. and his sud
den disappearance is surrounded with mys-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Had to borrow Locomotives.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR. Ind, March 1s.-Business on
the Ohio * Mississippi division of the Bal
timore & Ohio Southwestern has increased
to such an extent that the company did
not have locomotives enough 10 move the
freight. They have borrowed fifteen e.
gines from the Evansville K Terre Haute
and the Chesapeake K Ohio roads TO help
them out in the rush.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Relieve. jackson Confessed.

Special TO The indianapolis Journal.
HAMILTON. o.. March 1s.-A prominent
attorney OF this city. at one time counsel
for Wailing. but who dropped out OF the
case after II went TO Kentucky. said that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
The Gregg Sale Over.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE. Ind. March IS.-One hun
Cred and ten horses were sold at the two
days sale of l.. b. Gregg * CO.. which
closed yesterday evening. The average
price was about SO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Oueeu yfctortn.s JuhiIee.

LONDON, March lS.-It was announced
this evening that June 20 has definitely
been liked upon for the jubilee thanksgiving
day for the celebration Of the sixtieth year
of the reign OF Queen Victoria. June p viii
be a bank holiday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19

CARSON CITY. New, March lN.-James
Henderson. who was TO have been one OF
the contestants I'm a shoot for a silver cup
which Is now held by Elliott. of Kansas
City. has entered suit against Dan S.uar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-19
Ladies' of the q. A. II.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Inds. March 1s.-Mrs. Eta
Taby. of Logansport, state president of the
Ladies of the CT. A. r.. is in the city and
has arranged for headquarters at Hotel
WeScott at the state convention in May.