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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
RAN INTO AN OPEN SWITCH.
Passenger Train Wrecked and Sew
erai People Seriously Injured.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Dec. 2.--A Chicago
& Northwestern passenger train this after
noon ran into an open switch in the local
yards while running at high rate of speed.
The engine collded with freight train of
loaded coal cars and the engine and several
freight cars were telescoped. Several peo-
pie were injured as follows:
A X. SMITH, of Chicago, expressman,
serious internal injuries; may die.
J. J. RUNDT. of Waukegan, ILL.,, baggage
man, right arm bruised.
r. J. SMITH, Clinton Junction Wis, pos
tai clerk. right shoulder seriously cut.
MRS. d. ZIMMERMAN. Fond du lac,
cut on head and other bruises.
WILLIAM MAGNUSSEN, Fond du Lac.
hip sprained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
MRS BLAINE In POLITICS.
The "PIumed knights" Widow Innu-
encing Federal Appointments.

AUGUSTA. Me-. Dec. 21-It has devel-
oped that Mrs. James G. Blaine is the influ-
ence behind the distribution of administra-
tion favors In this city. There has been
lively contest over the postmastership for
several weeks. and it was generally thought
that VIM. II. Williams had the inside track.
His petition bore 100 names. including
those OF the Republican leaders and prom
inent merchants. His chief opponent was
Walter ID. Stinson. nephew of Mrs.
Blaine. Mr. Williams Saturday an
nounced his withdrawal from the contest.
10 the amazement of friends and when ex-
plantations were demanded IL was said that
President Mckinley had written to Mr..
Williams saying that he desired no opposi-
ion TO the appointment of Stinson who
had been earnestly recommended by Mrs.
blaine. Mr. Wiliams's friends are dis
I..eased, and they freely assert that he was
facrificed. Stinson's nomination seems as
Eursd as a favor to the widow of a man
who was a near personal friend OF McKin-
'ey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
EDITOR STEAD SCORED.
An American Who Is Filled with In
diving Hatred of England.

LONDON. Dec. 2s.-The Daily Chronicle
this mor1ing prints letter a column and
a half long, signed by Adjutant General
John l.. Ballaine, of the State OF Wash
lngton, denouncing William Il. Stead's
book, "Satans Invisible World and Mr.
Stead himself as displaying the densest
ignorance OF everything American" The
writer proceeds to combat the argument
that New York is a typical American city
in any sense: and he declares that the real
America of the West hates New York as
much as it hates London" In concluding
he says: Every genuine American nour-
ishes an undying hatred Of England and
will be glad when the time comes to fight
her"
Commenting editoTialy on what it calls
= remarkable letter, the Daily Chronicle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
NEW CELLULOSE MACHINE.
William y. Whitley Devises Appa rn-
tus to Save COrnstaIlx Pith.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Dec. 27.-William N.
Whitley. a mower and reaper maker, has
invented machine which. il is said. will
separate S5 per cent. of the celulose in
cornstalks. The devices at present en-
ployed save only IS per cent. of the product.
w. S. julie. general superintendent of the
Marsden Company, of Rockford H.
Owensboro, KY, and Chester. Pa, came
here, saw the machine In operation and was
highly elated over iss work He says that
the machine is marvel. 1t resembles a
feed cutter. The cornstalks are fed sepa-
rately. and a revolving, conical-shaped
knife separates the pith from the 'shives -
IL is said that factory may be built here
20 make these machines. Cellulose is in
demand for war ships.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

BIG z ROUTE
GRAFTON.S
2iSt Personally Conducted Tour
THROUGH MEXICO,

Leaving on Tuesday Jan. %, 1898. A mag
niticent Pullman train, composed of dining
car, compartment and standard sleeping
cars, with barber shop, bathrooms and all
up-to-date conveniences, with competent at
tendants, including ladies' maid.
Time occupied, thirty-one days; rate $500
from st. Louis, which includes one full
berth in sleeper, meals in dining car, hotel
bills and meals at cafe in the City of Mex
leo, all carriage and tramway rides men
toned in itinerary, all transfers, services
or conductors, porters, guides and interpre-
tiers, fees for sight seeing, etc. Correspond
ing rates from indianapolis and principal
points on the Big Four. Call at Big Four
offices and get itinerary or write the UNDER
signed.
II. M. BRONSON, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent; b. G. KELSEY, City Ticket
dianapolis. Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
EXPLOSION In A VAT.
Alcoholic FapOrs from Enamel Igni-
ted by an Electric Light.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-An explosion i'm a
storage vat of the independent brewery
caused the death of Theodore Winkofsky.
Louis Imme and Leonard Scholer will also
probably die of their injuries. The men
were putting coat of hard enamel on the
interior of the vat, which had a capacity
of 1,200 barrels Winkofsky was holding an
incandescent light near the side OF the vat
He accidentally struck ii against the iron
The bulb was shattered and alcoholic va
pors thrown off by the enamel exploded
WinkOfsy was thrown through a manhole
and instantly killed. The other two men
were thrown down and could not be rescued
until the enamel bad all been consumed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
Africans Defeated by Germans.

BERLIN, Dec. 27.-The Governor of the
Cameroons, the German colony on the west
coast of Africa, has cabled to the home
government saying there is no truth in the
story that German expedition consisting
of six white officers and two hundred ma
tives recently met with severe reverse at
the hands of the Mooules. On the con-
trary, the Governor reports that the Ger
man expedition has completely defeated the
tribe and captured its capital with slight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
Huge Financial Transactions.

NEW YORK, Dec 21.-The second pay
ment of $S,50G,0O0 by the Union Pacific re-
organization committee was reflected in to-
days large subtreasury debit balance of
$4,357 ,933. The checks sent by the Treasury
Department at Washington in payment for
currency skies were deposited in the local
banks to-day and passed in due course
through the clearing house. It is estimated
that the aggregate of these checks is about
ten million dollars A third payment of
IS, 500 600 will be made early in January next.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

LONDON, Dec. 27.--A fire broke out to-
night in the dry goods store of Messrs
Jermyn & Perry, High street, Kingslynn
Q,ynn Regis). Norfolk. The local fire en-
gine collapsed and the flames spread rap
idly, soon destroying a number of the ad-
Joining business houses. The total damage
is estimated at G10O 900 ($500, ,000.)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

PARIS, Dec. 27.-In the trial of the depu-
ties and others accused of participation in
the Panama canal intrigues, the public
prosecutor announced to-day the abandon
ment of the charges against NM. Gaillard,
Rigaud, Laisant and Boyer and asked that
adequate sentences be imposed on NM.
Arton, Saint-Martine, Maret and Planteau.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

BERLIN, Dec. 27.-The Hamburger
Nachrichten denies that Prince Bismarck 5
gout is better, and says he cannot walk or
sleep. and is unable to read or answer his
friends letters. The former chancellor Is
described as being very irate at the state
ment that his health is satisfactory, and is
quoted as saving: IF the gentleman who
wrote that were in my place he would be
able to get an idea of what a satisfactory
condition is"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

GIBRALTAR, Dec. 27.-The German war
ships Deutschland and Gefion, under the
command of Prince Henry of Prussia. have
arrived here on their way to China. Prince
Henry on landing, was received by
guard of honor of the Grenadiers. He i'm
mediately paid a visit to Sir Robert Bid
dulph. governor of Gibraltar, with whom
he dined
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
800 PEOPLE MASSACRED.
All the Inhabitants of N Persian
Christian Town Slain by kOords.

CINCINNATI. O.. Dec. 27.-Yakob sargis,
of Ooramiah. Persia, row in this city Civ
ing talks on Persia and Armenia. has just
received letter from friends in his Persian
home informing him that a band of raid
ers from Koordistan had massacred all the
inhabitants of a Persian Christian town,
eight hundred souls, near Salinas, Persia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
Turlxish Niisnnderstanding.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 27.-The Turk
ish government, replying to the representa-
tions of Greece, has explained that the
firing on the Greek gunboat Actium by the
Turks al Prevesa on Saturday last as the
vessel was leaving the Gulf of Ambracia
was due to Il misunderstanding.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
Tariff WAR Not Probable.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Despite the suspen-
sion of tariff negotiations between the
United States and Germany, which has Gre
ated great uneasiness there, the Berlin cor
respondent of the Daily Chronicle says IL Is
not believed in Berlin that a tariff war will
resUlt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
Russia May Now Defy the world.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 27.-Eli Il. Shep-
pard, who recently returned from China,
where he held an official position, comment
ing on the reported occupation of Kiaochau
bay by Russia, said to-day: THE seizure
of the place shows that Russia has prac-
tically taken possession of Corea, Manchu-
ria, and the Gulf of Lao-Tung, and pos
sesses a significance which will cause con-
sternation among the diplomats in the old
world Its situation is such that its pos
session practically places Russia in po-
sition to defy the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

OLMUTZ, Moravia, Dec. ga bomb,
made of gas piping and filled with powder,
exnloded in the German Theater. Little
damage was done, but the incident has
caused great excitement among German
residents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

LONDON, Nov. 27.-The Earl of Crewe,
while hunting with the Cheshire hounds to-
day was thrown from his horse, receiving
a fracture of the collar bone and serious in
juries about the head.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
PRICE CENTS. Ag aAxAy zaB gEAs4 aEs sg4sRss 5ss 2g

says; "The writer is ludicrously misin-
formed on many points; but he Is undoubt-
edly fair and. indeed a superior repre-
sentative of a vast mount of Washington
feeling with which We Britishers have TO
-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
Insurgents Leave Manila for China.

MANILA. Philippine Islands, Dec. T.--The
insurgent chief, Asuinado, with thirty-six
ether insurgent leaders, embarked to-day at
Social for Hong Kong. They are accom-
panied by Lieutenant Colonel Primo Rivera.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN REGARD TO CURRENCY AND
BANKING REFORM LEGISLATION.

Statement from "A Friend That shows
the President Is working for the
COuntry's and His Party's Interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

Aguinaldo and the insurgent chiefs are
emigrating to China under an arrangement
agreed to by Marshal Primo Rivera, gov
ernor general of the Philippines, when the
peace conditions were signed on Dec. 10 last.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
Ofsnovo rIightra rain.
h1 ~ Buys Mems Gray Cashmere
NI.AV f,oos 1' oae;s:s, .........,;:s $3.50 and

Because two hundred pairs of these trousers
reached us two weeks after they were due. We
figure that it's worth the reduction in price to us
to reduce the trousers stock two hundred pairs
before invoicing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
The MOnOn Route
TO
CHICAGO

Trains leave Indianapolis
900 a. 11:50 q. m. 1886 ID, m 1a.55 night
Trains arrive Indianapolis
$3.50 a. 1865 s2:40 D. m. 4:37 N N,
sDaiy except Sunday.
Local sleeper In Indianapolis ready at $3.50 ID. m
Leaves Chicago, returning, at 2:45 a. m. Can he
taken any time after $3.50 y. m.
Ticket offices, w. Wash. St, Union Station
Masea achusetts-ave. Depot and Twenty-second ST
GEO. w. HAYLER. d. p. A.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
THESE WERE SLOW BEARS.
Chased Three Wbeeimen, but They
Lacked PrOper Training.

Williemsport April IA trio of Will
Transport wheelmen, consisting of Geo.
Lawrence, II. f. Herman and Irwin
Bower, were chased by hears near Slab
town at about noon Sunday, but sue
ceeded in escaping.
The men were wheeling along the
mountain near Shutdown when Bower
cried out, My God bears are after us"
and sure enough two big black bears
were dashing down the mountainside
towards them. Reaching the road the
bears" chased the frightened cyclists
for nearly half a mile and once nearly
succeeded il catching Lawrence, but
fear added strength to his legs and he
and the others finally wheeled them
selves out OF danger.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
INTO RECEIVERS HANDS.
The Longmead Iron Company and
ConshohOckcn Tube Company.

Norristown, April 14.-Bil!s in equity
were filed in court today against the
Longmead Iron company, of Consho-
hocken, and the Conshohocken Tube
company, asking for the appoint
ment of receiver for each. A
receiver for the iron company was ask
ed for by Lewis a. Lukens, and for the
tube company by the Longmead Iron
company.
The court made a decree appointing
Jawood Lukens and Albert L. Murphy
receivers for both concerns and fixed
the security at $4,000 as receivers for
the iron company and $4,000 as receiv-
ers for the tube company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
Printing.

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING Co.
North Washington Avenue-L4lnotyps
Composition of all kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed In this Won
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
CAPITOL C0MISSI0N.
Governor Hastings Chairman.-Prof.
Laird will Receive Salary.

Harrisburg April 14.-The new capitol
commission met this afternoon in the
executive chamber. Governor Hastings
was chosen chairman and State Treas
urer Haywood, secretary. j. b. Pat
rick, of Clarion, a clerk in the state de-
partment, was elected clerk to serve
without compensation.
Professor Warren =. Laird, profess )r
Of architecture, University of Pennsyl-
vanid, was empowered to continue as
the professional adviser of the COM
mission. He will be allowed $4,000 for
his services
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
HERE'S A FIENDISH CRIME,
Man Bound Hand and Foot and
Thrown Into Fire.

Ridgway, April 14.-A gang of tramps
near Johnsonburg perpetrated an act
or hendish cruelty upon one of their
number yesterday. For some fancied
grievance the remainder of the gang
pounced on the man and after over
powering him bound him hand and foot
and threw him upon a fire, which they
had kindled with sticks and leaves.
The man was discovered in this posi-
tion by the crew Of passing freight
train. The upper portion of his body
was badly burned, and had he remained
there a short time longer he would
have been roasted alive
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
IN STATE CONVENTION.
American Protective Association
Delegates Meeting at Reading.

Reading, April 1.-THE state conven-
tion of the American Protective asso-
citation opened at Rajah temple at 10
o'clock yesterday morning, with nearly
500 delegates present. All sessions are
executive. The business is secret and
not given out for publication.
The secretary's report showed a
growth since August, 1896, greater than
the entire previous year, and the future
prospects indicate a still greater growth
before next August. The sessions will
continue until Thursday. A big public
meeting with many speakers, was held
in the Grand Opera house tonight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
CHARTER APPLICATION.

NOTICE IL HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
~ application will be made to the Govern
the 18th day of May, 1897, by Lowell Nj.
Gates, &. j. Hubbell, Ii. c. Hub6ell, William
A. Boyd, Jr, and William ID. Boyer, under
the Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act to provide
for the incorporation and regulation of GER
tain corporations" approved April goth,
charter OF an Intended CORPORATION to be
called "The Hubbell Electric Lamp Com
pany," the character and object whereof IL
of any other metal or article of commerce
from metal, wood or both," and for these
purposes to have, possess and enjoy all the
rights, benefits and privileges of the said Act
of Assembly and its supplements.
WILLIAM ID. BOYER. Solicitor,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
MARTIN FOR HARMONY.
The Philadelphia Leader Will Retire
from the Active Work.

Philadelphia, April 14-Davld Mar
tin, long the leader of the local Re-
publican combine" which has for
years been warning with the Quay fac
ton for political supremacy, stated to-
day that he meant to retire from his
leadership and join in the harmony
plan now under discussion which is to
amicably unite the party in city and
state affairs.
Mr.. Martin, however, denied that he
had lately conferred with Senator
Quay, although it is known that the
senior senator had several meetings
last week with Mayor Warwick, who
has also been combine" leader, at
which the harmony programme was
practically decided upon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
MONEY FOUND IN A WALL.
John Irwin Hid 1t There Eight Years
Ago and Forgot About II.

Bellefonte, April 14.-Eight years ago
John c. Irwin, jr, of Jersey Shore, hid
a large sum of money somewhere, and
when he required it afterward was un-
able to remember where he had placed
it.
The loss grieved him considerably at
the time, but finally the matter was
forgotten. Yesterday he was engaged in
tearing down stone wall on his prem
ises, when he saw an old pocketboOlI
in a creYice. He drew out the pocket
book, opened it and found every bill in
tact.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
FELL UNDER A SCRAPER.
Workmen on n Road FIayed and
Lacerated Near New Castle,

New Castle, April 14.-Macarrio Clan
norelli was using a huge road scraper
when he fell underneath and the scrap
er in passing over his body literally
skinned him alive.
His whole right side from his foot to
the top of his head was torn and lacer-
ated in a horrible manner. His nose
was reduced to a pulp and several
bones were broken. He will die.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
Pennsylvania news.

superintendence and control of county
prisons in prison inspectors to be APP
pointed by the courts and TO assume
the expenses for the care and treatment
Of all convicts in county prisons by the
state. MIR. McElhanny, of Allegheny,
put in bill to regulate and restrain
the erection and maintenance OF
slaughter houses and the slaughtering
of animals in cities and providing a
penalty of $50 for violation of the act.
The Elkin bill taking direct Inherit
ances was passed on second reading on
a special order.
Mr. Moore, of Chester, offered a reso-
luton recalling from the senate a con-
current resolution requesting the state
treasurer to advance money for the
pay of the witnesses subpoenaed by the
committee investigating the condition
of the miners in the anthracite and BIZ
luminous regions. The resolution was
objected to and Mr.. Moore moved to
suspend the rules. The motion failed
by vote of 105 to &c.
The bill allowing trust companies to
engage in insurance business by vote
of their board of directors and without
the consent of the state authorities was
killed by a vote of 90 to 62. 1t cannot
be considered again this session as this
is the second time it has been beaten.
REFORM BILLS GO OVER.
The bill to prohibit the soliciting or
collection of political contributions
from or by officers or employees of any
city or borough and the bill providing
for the payment of interest on state
deposits were amended by changing the
phraseology of their titles and laid over
for printing. A message was received
from the governor announcing his dis
approval of a concurrent resolution that
the general assembly attend the unveil-
ing of the Grant monument at New
York, April q.
These bills passed finally: Validat-
ing the increase of indebtedness of any
municipality or Incorporated district
made pursuant to the assent of the
electors thereof obtained by a public
election held at any time since June
10, 1891; empowering boroughs without
petition Of property owners to improve
streets when they do not exceed 500
feet in length and connect two streets
heretofore paved and improved and
providing for the payment of the costs,
damages and expenses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
Rheumatism Cured a Day,

MYSTIC CURE for rheumatism
and Neuralgia radically cures in l to
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits. 75 cents. Sold by Carl
Lorenz druggist, AIS Lackawanna ave,
Scranton. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
HIS HEAD KNOCKED OFF.
An Engineers Horrible Death While
Leaning Out OF His Cab.

Harrisburg, April 14.-Whie going
cast with a freight train, Engineer
Harry Neil, of the Philadelphia divi-
sion, residing here with his wife, leaned
too far out of the cab window near
Dock street bridge to catch a signal,
and was struck by a passing engine.
The top of his head was knocked
completely off
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
TOOK THE WRONG DOSE.
An Old Physician Has Narrow Es-
cape from Poisoning.

Mahanoy City, April 14.--Dr. Her
many, one Of the towns oldest physi-
clans, had a narrow escape from death
Monday night. He was suffering with
a headache, and in mistake for head
ache powders took five tablets contain
ing nine grains of blchloride OF mer-
curry, sufficient poison to kill sixty men.
AS soon as he swallowed the pills he
noticed they did not taste right and
he examined the bottle He instantly
summoned assistance, and in less than
ten minutes physicians had pumped the
poison from mis- stomach.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
Nearly BIed to Death,

Reading, April 14.-Philip Regar, pro-
prietor of hotel, narrowly escaped
bleeding to death. While seated in his
barroom he suddenly ruptured a blood
vessel in the lower jaw and a copious
stream of blood flowed from his mouth
for a long time, the flow continuing in
cessantly for seventy-siX hours. 1t is
believed he will recover
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
Convention at WilIiamsport.

Williamsport April 1.-THE Republi-
can county convention held this after
noon elected j. b. Duble, Elias Deemer,
c. w. WoOdropp and W. w. Selts dele
gates to the state convention, all
aYowed anti-Quay men. Resolutions
were adopted endorsing the national
and state administrations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-15
Offered Revolvers as Tickets.

Connellsville, April H.-Five un-
known men were discovered on the
platform of an express train after it
left lockwood. The train crew tried
to put them off, but they drew revolv-
ers and threatened to fight They
jumped off when passing through the
yards and escaped.