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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-31
FOR SETH LOW.
Citizens Union Want Him for Mayor
of Greater New York.

NEW YORK, Aug 30.-The executive
committee of the Citizens Union, at a
meeting held tonight, decided to stand
alone with Seth Low and no other as its
candidate for mayor of Greater New York.
Home rule is what is desired, and State
and national issues are TO be Stunned. All
this was publicly set forth in a reply given
by Chairman James B. Reynolds, of the
union, to Lemuel e. Quigg. of the Repub-
lican county committee, to the invitation
for a conference of the anti-Tammany or
CARNATIONS.
The communication was sent to Chirman
Quigg, who tonight conferred with the
leaders of the other anti-Tammany organi-
cations here, and was read at the confer
ence. The representatives of the regular
intimated that they were determined
that no one should have the privilege
of putting into the field a ticket
to indorse. The Brooklyn committee
of fifty delegates, who, in a measure
represented the Citizens Union, though not
formally, were equally determined that the
conference should agree upon the candidate
which the Citizens Union had chosen for
and that the nomination should be made on
Wednesday, They were equally determined
that if the conference would not agree to
their proposition the Citizens Union and
the committee of fifty would act independ-
emily and nominate Low General Wager
Swayne and Henry d. Purroy, in the name
of their factions OF the Republican and
Democratic parties expressed themselves
in favor of President Lows candidacy.
There was wrangle at the conference
from start to finish. Chairman Quigg
pleaded for delay and Fred S. Gibbs said
great many Republicans would sooner
support Mayor Strong than Seth Low.
Finally, after three hours and half dis
cussion the conference adjourned without
the Republicans having gained more than
a promise from the Brooklyn committee
that 1t would confer with their colleagues.
The ultimatum of the Republicans is posi-
tive opposition to having the nominations
forestalled bv the Citizens Union and IL
Low is nominated by the Citizens Union
Mayor Strong, If he will accept, will likely
get the renOrninatiO
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INDIANA OBITUARY.
PhiIander III. Boyd, the Wealthy
Banker of Greenfield.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, Ind, Aug. 30.-Philander
H. Boyd one of the oldest and wealthiest
citizens of Hancock county, died at his
family residence here to-day. He has been
Ill for months, having taken the grip, which
was followed by heart trouble. He was
born in Wayne county Oct. 10, 1917. He re-
moved to this county soon after his mar
riage to Catherine Kepler, of Wayne coun-
ty in 1889. Nine children were born to them,
four of whom are now living, a son and
three daughters, all of this city. He or
ganzed the Citizens Bank in 1874 and has
been its president ever since. He owned
over LOO acres of land, many
pieces of town property and much personal
property. His estate is valued at $500 600.
He had done much toward building up the
city. The first gas well in HANCOCK county
was drilled on his farm ten years ago last
May. Mr.. Boyd was always found at his
bank every day until his present sickness.
The coolest days of winter had no terrors
for him and he seldom, if ever wore an
overcoat. The funeral will take place
Wednesday afternoon al o'clock Mr..
Boyd was not identified with any lodge or
church, but was honest and upright cit
izen with a host of friends.
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ing The first fifty years of their lives were
spent as pioneers. They walked four miles
to the school that was held from time TO
time in a building of logs. Glazed paper
answered for windows, rough blocks for
desks and the Bible and speller served as
of slate, blackboard and paper.
One night while the mother and twins
were alone two gaudily painted Indians
approached the house. John and Richard
were placed under the puncheon floor, and
the mother waited in an agony of fear, but
the red men did no more damage than rob
the corn crib. Richards first business
transaction was when he walked to Eaton
and exchanged rabbit skins for Jews
harps. person who could play one of those
Instruments then being in great demand.
Neither Of these old men ever used to-
bacco, have never walked with cane. have
fair eysight and hearing, and their mental
faculties are excellent.
They reside twenty miles apart. John at
Geneva and Richard at Deerfield, but on
their birthday anniversary are always to-
gether, the occasion being made one for
the gathering of their many relatives.
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BOTH PASSES CLOSED
KHYBER AND KOTAL GATEWAYS IN
POSSESSION OF AFRIDIs.
Situation in NorthCrh India Becoming
More Critical for the British
Two More POstS Burned.

PESHAWUR. Aug S0.-A strong force
of Afridis, it is just announced has closed
the KOhat pass, and therefore the pro-
posed advance of a column of British
troops through that pass has been counter
manded. With the Khyber and Kohat
passes in the hands of the enemy. the grav
ity of the situation has increased. "A col
umn of native troops. under Colonel Cor
don, was sent out from Peshawur yesterday
with orders to force the Kohat pass if nee
essary and reach Kohat.
A dispatch from Simla this afternoon an
nounced that according to the information
received there, the Kohat pass Afridis were
still loyal, in spite of the mullahs strenu-
Gus efforts to excite their chiefs, and that
they had promised not to oppose the adj
vance of the column of troops from Pesha-
wur. The Kohat pass at it's entrance is
commanded by Fort Mackeson. 1t runs
through Afridi territory to the British post
at KOhat, about forty miles from Pesna-
wur. The latter is strong military posi-
ton.
1t transpires that several of the native
officers at Fort Lundi-Kotal showed the ut
most loyalty and valor when that post was
attacked. One of them who received
bullet wound in his shoulder contineud, de-
spite his injury to fight. and encouraged his
men until the fort was captured. The
subadar who conducted the defense of Fort
Lundi-Kotal was killed during the lighting.
Among the attacking force were two of his
sons, While another son fought by his side.
The subadar who commanded the
Mullagoin company, when the en-
envy entered the fort, collected
his men and gallantly cut his way through
the ranks of the attackers. He lost several
men, but reached the road of Jamrud with
out the loss of a single rifle. 1t appears
that only small section of the Khyber rifles
stationed at Jamrud were disarmed They
were on guard the night when the news of
the fall of Fort Lundl-Kotal was received.
and the officers, fearing that some of them
might desert, with their rifles. disarmed
them and placed other tribesmen on guard.
The other Khyber Rifles are still trusted.
The arrests at Quetta on Aug. "a of three
Beluchistan scidarS is considered a most
important step, for two of them, Mehrullah
and Yarmuhamed, were the instigators of
recent raids in that quarter. The arrests will
prevent much trouble in Beluchistan. A
majority of the Beluchistan chiefs have Wis
tied Quetta, and all declare that there is
no further reason for anxiety on the part
of the government.
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Other Deaths in the state.

RGSHVILLE, Ind, Aug. 30.-Mrs. Mary
Il. Gregg, one of RushVille's pioneer wom-
en-, died this morning the result of an old
case of grip. Mrs Gregg was born in Ur-
bana, o., sixty-five years ago, and was
married in this city in 1852 to Samuel F.
Gregg, who died fifteen years ago. The sur
wing members of the family are James F.
Gregg, Of indianapolis; Mrs. Samuel Craig,
MISS Belle Gregg and William H. Gregg,
of this city.
Mrs. Bridget Collins, years ago well and
faVorably known among the Catholic popu-
iatlon OF Rush county, died yesterday even
ing at the Richmond Hospital for the In
sane, aged seVenty-eight.
PENDLETON, Ind. Aug. 80 - Calvin
at his home east of here Sunday morning.
His funeral will occur tomorrow. with in
terment in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
Men orders He leaves one son, c. E..
Franklin, city clerk of Pendleton and drug
gist, and a daughter, Miss Gertrude Frank
lin.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Aug. 3O.-Warren Muir
ply, an old soldier, aged ffty-seven, was
found dead Sunday morning in the rear of
George Lahrman's saloon at Medora- Mr..
Murphy was member of the TWenty-sec-
ond Indiana Volunteers, and has been an
inmate of the Soldiers Home at Marion.
Death resulted from heart failure.
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug. 30.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Wilkins, aged eighty-three, died to-
day, after a long illness. She was born in
England, and was the mother of Mrs. Jo-
Seph Kern.
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The Kaiser Complimentary.

COBLENz, Aug. 3O.-At a banquet given
this evening in connection with the army
maneuvers Emperor William complimented
in the highest terms the Duke of Cam
bridge, long the commander of the brave
British army, who has done me the honor
to come TO lead past me his brave historic
regiment" His Majesty continued I'VE
may welcome in the illustrious person of
your royal highness a contemporary of our
departed grandfather, who always spoke of
you in terms of the highest esteem and
friendship and eXtolled your highness' 5
military attainments." The compliments
of his Majesty to the Duke of Cambridge
and the British army are likely TO be COM
mented upon in connection with the con-
clusion of the Russo French alliance, which
leaves the balance OF the European power
in the hands of England.
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Maurice Morris to Be Appointed to
Serve for His Brother.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Aug. 30.-It is re-
ported that Maurice Morris will be appoint
ed postmaster of this city, to succeed c.. W.
SCHNEIDER, whose term expires Oct. 10. Ex-
County Auditor Robert w. Morris is the
choice of Senator Fairbanks and would be
appointed if he had not been a member of
the last General Assembly. In case the
new apportionment law is declared uncon-
sttutional the full Republican strength will
be necessary to pass a new one at the ex-
ira session, and for this reason his appoint
ment as postmaster has been held up. Rob
ert Morris recently had a conference with
Senator Fairbanks, and it is said it was
agreed that he should recommend the aD-
pointment of Mr.. Morriss brother, VINO
will serve until r. w. Morris's term as
representative expires, when he will resign
and the latter will be appointed to succeed
the brother. While his brother will bear the
title of postmaster Mr.. Morris will really
be in charge of the affairs of the office.
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ALL DENY GUILT.
Men Whom Rush Implicated in Fair
mount Dynamiting.

Srecial to the indianapolis Journal.
PARAMOUNT, Ind, Aug 30. - There is
continued excitement in this city over the
confession made by w. c. Rush in which
he implicated twenty-one prominent men
of Paramount and Paramount township. a
full investigation is now being made by
Morriss attorneys preparatory to taking
definite action by law. AS yet no new de-
Velopments have been uncovered, although
some startling sensations are promised. The
name Of DR.. a. Henley, which appeared in
the article in Sundays Journal, should
have been omitted from the list of names
given by Rush in mis- confession. Instead
it should have read Alexander Henley, d
member of the Friends Church and d
strong prohibitionst. The similarity of
names led to the mistake. DR.. Henley had
nothing whatever to do with the affair, the
attorneys working on the case state that
many other men will be implicated when
the case comes to trial, as Rush has made
a complete confession, which will cause
trouble tor others tnan those whose con-
nectlon with the dynamitinE has been made
pubic. Rush was seen by newspaper
man, but would say nothing for puDlca-
ton he is man about thirty-tive years
ola, and has been member of the Quaker
Church all his life. About month ago
he began attending the Wesleyan camp
meeting being held near his home, and at
times he very radical on the subject of
religion. He stated that it was only by
the persuasion and advice Of the elder men,
bers of his church that he went into the
plot to destroy the saloon, and was detailed
to do the WORK. Last winter his conscience
smote him during a religious meeting, and
since that time 1t has p"eyed on his mind
so that he was unable to sleep. He resolved
to make a clean breast of the affair. and
so communicated with those implicated
with him. A meeting was called, and every
argument was put forth to quiet him. but
with no avail. They even went so far as to
offer to pay his part of the damage done
the property, providing he would send the
money to some other State and then have
it sent to Morris in a roundabout way He
stated that he could get no forgiveness in
that kind of a confession, and fatty re-
fused to have anything to do with the
scheme. Rush wanted the members of the
mob to go with him in body to Norris
confess and pay all damages. This they re-
fused to do. Rush says they warned him
not to implicate any one else, and left, not
thinking that he would really give up all
he knew. The men whose names are given
by Rush are all denying connection with
the affair, and say they will fight 1t to the
end in the courts if any prosecution be
Oa6
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RATCHFORD'S SCHEME.
ton of a few, are willing to pay the rate
demanded, and he is in favor of letting

ton of few, are willing to pay the rate
demanded and he is in favor of letting
them start.
Attorney w ]. Brennan, representing the
United Mine Workers of America.
fled answers to-day in the matter of the
injunction proceedings of the New York
and Cleveland Gas Coal Company and Ru-
fus c. Crawford to restrain Patrick Dolan,
William Warner and other members of the
association from interfering with their re-
Spective mines and the men working them.
In answer the defendants declare that 200
worl<men, alleged TO be employees at the
mines, have entered into written contracts;
that the said contracts are against public
policy and are void also that the first and
second paragraphs of the contracts are in
tended to make the plaintiffs employees de-
pendent and subservient by depriving them
of the rights of association and that the
forfeiture clause il void as all the obliga-
lions are to be performed by the employees
while all the rights are vested in the plain
tiff. Declarations that threats for the pur-
pose of intimation were made are denied.
but it is asserted that the marching and
camping has been peaceable and orderly
and is to show the plaintiff and such OFF,
cial employees that may be at work If any
at mining, that the miners and others of
western Pennsylvania and elsewhere are
interested in securing Uniform rate of
mining honest weight and tolerable con-
and honesty of their concern for the future
welfare of the hundreds of thousands of
miners and their families. In both cases IT
is asked that the injunctions be dissolved
and that the costs be put on the plaintiff.
M. p Carrick, president of the Brother
hood of Painters and Decorators of Ameri-
ca, says that a proposition is to be pre-
scented at the st. Louis convention to
mobilize the army of the unemployed of the
country in the vicinity of Pittsburg in the
evenr of q determined effort on the part
of the operators to start the mines with
imported labor 1t Is understood, President
Carrick says, that an appeal will first be
made to the railroad men of the country.
not as organizations, but as individuals, TO
not handle coal dug at nonunion mines. If
this fails, then the mobilizing in Pittsburg
will be considered These men, he says.
will not come here to destroy property or
take part in riot or Instruction. but will be
here to show that this is a peaceful battle,
and that the working classes are unit in
crying for relief.
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Ex-Banlxer Samuel McCunc Forced to
an Assignment.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CLINTON, Ind, Aug. 30.-Samuel Nc
Cune, one of the reputed wealthiest citizens
of Parke county, has failed, and made an
assignment to-day. The assets are esti-
mated at 800, 900; liabilities not known, but
about the same. Mr.. McCune was heavy
land owner, and for years was president of
the First National Bank of Rockville. He
was relieved of the duties of president by
the reorganization of the bank a few weeks
ago. He has invested an immense amount
of money in developing the coal deposit on
his land. and his investments to this time
coupled with tho overindulgence of debtors,
is the cause of Mr.. McCune's financial col
lapse. Mr.. McCune is indebted to the Law
erty estate to the amount of $27 O0O and the
rush of the Laverty heirs to have the es-
tate settled forced the assignment. Mr.
McCune and his friends claim that the as
sets, properly handled, will be sufficient to
meet all Indebtedness.
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Nashville to Have a Big Fair.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
NASHVILLE, Ind, Aug. 30.-The forty
first Rush county fair begins tomorrow
with very fattering prospects The way
live stock and other exhibits have rolled in
to-day gives promise of an unusually big
show. A feature this year will be the
school exhibit by the pupils of the district
and graded schools of the county. This
will be in charge of County Superintendent
Gary, assisted by twelve women teachers.
Cooks Roman hippodrome will give exhi-
billions between the heats OF the regular
races On Thursday the fair will be Wis
apolis late commanding officer of the
United States navy Admiral Brown was
born in Rushville and lived for many years
in the vicinity of Milroy, in this county
Joel Wolfe Post G. a. r., will meet the
admiral at the c., II. 4 d. station and es-
cort him down towH. This will be his hrst
visit here in years.
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Cable Notes.

The Paris Journal says the Car will visit
Paris at the end of autumn.
A great fire occurred near the center OF
Vienna yesterday, and it is believed that
nine men were burned to death and that
their bodies are buried in the debris.
The forthcoming promotions in the Brit
ish navy will include the raising of Lord
Charles Beresford to the rank of rear adj
miraE Lord Charles is at present cap
tain in the royal navy.
M. Levidis, formerly Greek minister Of
marine, who was struck by Nj. Grivas,
chief of staff of the Greek feet, in the lobby
of the Chamber of Deputies, has decided
not to challenge his assailant to a duel,
but to appeal to the Chamber of Deputies.
A collision between passenger trains took
place near Vohwinkel, Germany, Sunday
at midnight Three locomotives and six
carriages were wrecked, two persons were
killed and fourteen were injured. OF the
latter it is thought probable that twelve
will succumb to their injuries.
The result of the parliamentary election
in the Third district of Brest. France is
that the Able Eayraud. Christian Social
list and Republican, whose previous return
was invalidated by the Chamber on the
ground of clerical influence, has been re-
elected to the Chamber of Deputies by a.
large majority.
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Mother Captures Her Escaped Son.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
D. SHOALS Ind, Aug. 30.-Mrs. Amanda
Saunders, mother of Ed Harris, who es-
capped jail on last Wednesday night, drove
up to the front gate of the Jail yard late
Saturday evening. having in charge for de-
livery into the hands of the sheriff her own
son. Young Harris, after breaking, jail,
went to the vicinity of his mothers home
NAMED until Saturday morning, at which
time he made his presence known to his
mother. No sooner had he done this than
she made him a prisoner, and later IN the
day brought him to town and delivered MIN
over to the sheriff. She refused to take, a
reward which was offered. She says she
wants him punished if he be guilty. Young
Harris is eighteen years old ana rs charged
with robbery Two others who escaped at
the same time are still at large.
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NO PLACE FOR N'rcRCES
ELWOOD COLONY WARNED TO GET
OUT OF TOWN THIS WEEK.
The FairmOunt Dynamiting Case Re-
suits i'm DenialS from Some Said
to Be Implicated.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Aug. 30.-The negroes re-
siding in Elwood have been warned to
leave and serious trouble is threatened If
they are not gone by the middle of this
week. On numerous occasions during the
past twelve years colored people have made
efforts to establish permanent residences in
this city, but were invariably driven away
as their presence here threw many white
persons out of positions as cooks walters
coachmen and watchmen- Two months ago
a colony of fifty negroes came here and
expressed a determination to brave all dan
gers and make Elwood their home A num-
Der secured employment and then warnings
began to be served on them. Six grew
frightened and departed but the others re-
manned and are attempting TO brave it out.
Trouble is threatened if they remain.
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AGED M'GRIFF TWINS.
Oldest in the World, and Their NINE
tx-Fourth Birthday Comes To-Day

Speciai to the Indianapolis journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, Aug. 50.-At Ridge
vile tomorrow. John and Richard McGriff,
tho Oldest twins in the United States-prob-
ably i'm the world-will celebrate their nine
ty-third birthday. They are the sons or
John and Nellie McGriff, and were born In
what is now Darke county, Ohio, Aug. 81.
1904. Richard married Mary A. Sinclair.
and to them were born eight children, seven
OF whom survive while the other is buried
with the wife and mother. John married
Mary Bannon, who died fifty-fve years ago.
Ind. and Simeon, OF Celia, O., are yet lIv-
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DUNDEE GAS EXPLOSION
Wrecks Barber Shop and Danger
OusIy Injuries Two 2eOpIe.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug. 30.-At
Dundee, seven miles north of this city,
yesterday morning, a frame building was
blown to atoms and two people received
fatal injuries in a natural gas explosion.
The injured are Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac john
son, colored, who lived in the building the
front part being used as a barber shop.
Gas was leaking from a three-eighths-inch
gas pipe, and Johnson removed the cap
and was driving a plug in the pipe, when
the gas was ignited from a burning jet.
The structure was completely demolished
and Johnson buried beneath the debris. Ii
was badly burned. Mrs. Johnson, who was
standing in the door, was hurled across the
road, receiving burns and internal in
juries from which she is not expected to
recover. The building was situated in the
shattered the glass in all the surrounding
buildings. The explosion could be heard
four miles. The building was owned by
DR. Harold and insured Loss, $1,000
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Piano Agent Held for Forgery.
Decial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SCOTTSBURG, Ind, Aug. So. Q. Nor
ris, travelling agent for the Louisville
branch of the Kimball Piano Company, was
held in $1,000 bonds here to-day on charge
of forgery and embezzlement. James Sim
mons, manager of the Louisville branch,
came here and found much crooked work
had been done in the sale of pianos, people
holding receipts for payment in full when
the instruments were not settled for. Nor
ris was indicted and fled to Corydon, from
where he fed to Leavenworth and was try
ing to escape across the river when officers
caught him. 1t is said he has been work.
ing all southern Indiana in the same man
nPr recently.