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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
COTTON GROWERS.
Resolutions Adopted by the American
Protective Association.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 20.-The American
Cotton Growers Protective Association was
called to order at 10 o'clock this morning
by President Hector D. Lane, of Athens,
Ala. Many delegates were present, includ-
ing prominent planters from Arkansas, Ten
nessee, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia
and Mississippi. Immediately after the
delegates were called to order President
Lane delivered an address in which he ex-
planned why the convention had been called.
Cotton to-day is selling at less than 3
cents" he said, "and this means the in
significant sum of 10 cents a day for the
labor of the man who is distinctively the
cotton grower / make this statement de-
liberately and defy successful contradic-
tion.'
The situation was discussed at length
Finally. this evening, the committee on
resolutions presented it's report, which was
adopted 1t says among other things: This
association shall aim. above all things to
teach the American cotton grower: First,
to reduce the cost of the production of cot
ton; second, to practice the principles of
thrift and economy which shall enable him
to escape debt and make his cotton real
money crop third to make all his own
supplies ut home. to the end that the crop,
when produced. may be all his own; fourth,
to hold his crop each year until he can
sell il to best advantage; fifth, to build
cotton fields so that the South may receive
the largest returns from each annual cotton
crop, and that home markets may be built
UP for all other farm products.
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ROBBERY ON A STEAMER.
$4,000 I'm Mexican Money stolen While
En- Route to New York.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2O.-The reported rob-
berry of some $1,000 in Mexican money from
tho seamer City of Washington during her
last trip from Vera Cruz to this port, was
confirmed to-day. The City of Washington
belongs to the New York and Cuba Mail
Steamship Company. A. G. Smith, secre-
tary of that company, said to-day: THE
City of Washington reached her pier last
Wednesday morning, and Immediately be-
gan discharging her cargo. Among other
things there was a consignment of l03 cases
of Mexican coin for a firm in London Each
case represented about $1,000 Mexican
money, equal to about 81. 200 in our money,
and weighed about two hundred pounds. On
counting 1t was found that there were only
102 cases, and as the bill called for 103, it
was apparent that one had been stolen,
either before the steamer sailed or since
the arrival at this port A bundle of can
vas, in which about 800 of the coin was
placed was found in the baggage room, and
leads us to believe that the robbery was
committed during transit. The only keys to
the strong room were in the hands of Cap
tain BuTiey and the first mate and, as no
violence had been used in entering the
place, ii skeleton key must have been used
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
RATCLIFFE'S TRIAL
IDOL OF MATINEE GOERs TEsTIFIES
IN HIS OWN BEHALF.
Evidence Introduced to Show His
Wife Was Injured at the Time of
the Alleged Assault.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20--J. Ratcliffe, whose
trial for assault on his wife was interrupted
last week by death in a jurors family, re-
told to the court to-day the story of the al
legged assault. He said that he went to Chi
cago to fulfill an engagement and not to es
cape arrest. A letter written by Radcliffe
to his wife while he was in Chicago, and
after his arrest in that city, was intro
duced. In it Ratcliffe pleaded to have the
prosecution stopped, saying that he feared
he would have to serve two years or more
in the penitentiary. DO not allow" he
Maote, 1.-The sins of the father to be visited
on our two innocent babes" Ratcliffe de-
MED that this letter was an admission Of
guilt.
The janitor of the apartment house in
which the alleged assault took place was
called as a witness for the defense. The
janitor said that on the evening of the al
legged assault he saw Mrs. Ratcliffe, but no.
ticed no signs of an assault having been
committed on her; she was in good spirits,
he said. A few days later, the janitor said,
he suggested to Mrs Radcliffe that she go
out for walk, and she replied, II am sup
posed to be dying
On cross-examination the ianitor was
asked if he did not remember hearing Mrs
Ratcliffe say that she did not care to send
Radcliffe to Sing Sing, but would like to
send him to the penitentiary for six months
to teach him lesson, the witness replied
Il do not remember that, but | do remem-
Der her saying that she would like to have
Ratcliffe with his head against the wall
with his hands tied behind his back. and
then just soak him." This reply somewhat
disconnected the prosecution.
Louis LOmOSa, JanitOr of the apartment
house next door to the Ratcliffe's fiat, tes-
titled that he called the cab for Mrs. Rat
cliffe in which she drove away soon after
the alleged assault. There were no marks
or bruises on her face. Lomosa said. He
further stated that Kate Molloy, the maid
who testified in corroboration of Mrs Rat
cliffe, had told him that Mr.. De Lacey,
Mrs. Ratcliffes father. had told her that
she would be taken care of for the rest of
her life
After further unimportant Testimony the
defense rested. The undertaken who was
called to bury Ratcliffes child testified in
rebuttal of the defendants statement that
he had never been paid a cent. Tie case
was then adjourned until tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
TO AID NEEDY JEWS.
s.The American Congregation, the
Pride of Jerusnlem," Incorporated.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 20.-A certificate of
incorporation was filed to-day with the
secretary of state by THE American Con-
gregation, the Pride of Jerusalem. Its
principal headquarters is to be in New
York city and is intended to carry on OPP
erations throughout the United States and
Canada The object of the organization is
to aid and assist INDECENT and needy Jews
OF all nationalities resident I'm Jerusalem
and Palestine by means of dues, donations
and collection from receptacles bearing the
Hebrew words: Rabbi Meyer Ball Ha
Ness or an abbreviation thereof: Ram
balm" These receptacles are to be placed
in the homes of Jews throughout the
United States and Canada and in the syn
agogues. The money is to be forwarded to
the main organization in Jerusalem called
"Kollel America Tiphereth. Jerusalem F."
and under the supervision of Rabbi Joshua
l.. Disuin and the United States consul in
Jerusalem. Ii is also proposed to encourage
and aid the so-called Zonistic movement
and TO support, furnish and equip pilgrims
and pilgrimages from the United States 10
Jerusalem and Palestine In connection with
that improvement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
"KID" M'COY CLUBBED.
Not "Our Kid but an Ex-Burglar
whose Name Norman SeIby Took.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-John (''Kid'O Nc
Coy, the noted ex-bank burglar, whose rec
ord is known to the police of all countries.
was struck on the head with a club and
probably fatally injured to-day by John Nc
Ginnis. proprietor of a Bowery lodging
house. The men quarreled because Mccoy
said that the reputation Of the house was
not good and he would not allow his wife
to work there. McGnnis threw Mccoy down
a flight of stairs and then struck him on
the head with a heavy club. causing memoir
rhage of the brain. Mccoy was taken to
"A hospital and McGinnis was arrested
Lately Mccoy has earned a precarious
livng by selling locks. At one time he took
pa ii i'm realistic drama called The Stow
away" in which he and Spike" Hennessy
cracked a safe on the stage. Norman Selby
the Indiana pugilist, ii is said after wit
Messing a performance of The Stowaway =
announced that thereafter he would call
himself kid Mccoy and he has ever
since appeared in the ring under that name.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
TO RECLAIM ARID LANDS.
POpuIist scheme to Build Canal
About 100 Miles Long.

TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. Ex-Governor Leedy
has given his Endorsement to a scheme pro-
posed by Percy Daniels Kansas surveyor,
for reclaiming the arid lands of the West
by building a canal from the sources of the
Missouri to the Red river in Texas. The
purpose of the canal would be to divert the
flood of waters of the Missouri and Missis-
sippi valleys impound them and let them
down when wanted The canal would tap
the Missouri river at Mix river in Montana
and empty into the Red river in Texas. 1t
would be about /, 700 miles long, and the es-
timated cost is $36O, ,000 900. To raise this
money the promoters of the scheme urge
that an income tax be imposed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
PRICE CENTS Ag HAErNA5 B gEBzfg aHHs fE4sRs % RE

mas presents to Europe. represented by the
money orders sent during the first eighteen
days in December, was 81, $50 -SS6, in l4Vs05
orders. The largest number OF orders, i5,4OO,
sent to Great Britain and ireland represent
cd $1S9.5l4 The remainder of the money Or
ders were divided as follows: Germany, 81.
$40 orders, Ss2S,744; Italy, 1928 orders, $l Dol:
orders. $50 $50; Switzerland 2.l0S orders. $24.-
307 Belgium, 413 orders. $6356; Denmark,
2.lS7 orders. 500, SIC; Netherlands, 4S1 otcers.
So 615; Austria, 1852 orders, SIC .205: Hunga4 V,
1G27 orders. 81 SEQ; France. 2.263 orders, SIS.
1854: Portugal Is orders. $l9s; LuXemburg 65
orders, $e51: Cape Colony 3S orders, .sS9S.
countries sending them, are: Germany. 1924
orders, $l33.263: Great Britain, 1888 orders,
S94,910; Sweden. l .5l6 orders. $4,000; Den
mark 2lS orders. salts: Netherlands. 1S6 or
ders, $2,S29; Norway. PSI orders, $500; Switz-
erland, 199 orders, $500: France, 420 orders,
$780, Hungary, 155 orders $500; Italy, l26
orders, 81 400; Austria. $40 orders, S9,i0O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
MRS GEORGE GOULD'S PROTEGE
Little Girl Whose Mother Was Dis
owned by Her Millionaire Father.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Mrs. George Gould
is making a mother happy by providing her
the education in this city of a bright little
girl, the granddaughter of a railroad presi-
dent who, though worth a million dollars
or more, refuses to recognize the little one,
or his daughter the child's mother. Mrs.
Gould is very fond of her protege and prom
ises to make her education as complete as
possible Back of this incident is a story
that is certainly worth telling. When Mr..
and Mrs. Gould were returning North from
u visit to Jacksonville, Fla, some time ago,
the train upon which they were passengers
was struck by another train near Way
cross, Ca, and Mrs. Gould was hurt-quite
seriously, it was then feared. She was
taken to a hotel in Waycross. No trained
nurse could be obtained, but the house
keeper of the hotel proved an excellent sub,
stitute, and soon won the commence ana
friendship of Mr.. and Mrs. Gould. I'M
pressed by her evident refinement and gen
tie ways, Mrs. Gould questioned the house
keeper, and learned that she had been the
only daughter of a railroad magnate reared
amid luxurious surroundings. Her father
spared no expense in her education. a
young man named Graham her equal In
and they plighted their troth. Her father,
having the most ambitious hopes for his
only daughter rehpuisted young n isown MT Dtb the
girl If she failed to do likewise. ohe
answered by leaving her home and marry
ing Mr. Graham. Mrs. Graham was very
happy for two years in the home her hus,,
band made for her. Then illness seized
upon him, and in a few months ne , dleu,
lea wing her alone with her baby girl. With
death came poverty to add its. blight to the
saddened home. Friends of the. widow IN IN
terceded with the father In her behalf,
but were sternly repulsed, and she was left
to face absolute want. Hearing OF the va
cant position of housekeeper 10 De 1lleu III
the hotel in Waycross, Mrs: Graham ap-
piled for it and was accepted.
Mr. Gould was much interested IN the
story and wrote TO the stern parent, but
received no reply. Mrs. Gould then pro
posed that Mrs Graham let her little daugh-
ter come to New York, and the otfer was
gladly accepted The child is now irr one or
the most select private schools in this city
and bids fair to do honor to her patroness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21

Germany Does Not Intend to Seize Sa-
mon and Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. = The assertion
that the German fleet under Prince Henry
will go to Samoa and Hawaii, thus Great
ing a menacing situation for the United
States, is ridiculed in all official quarters
here When the reports were called TO the
attention of the German representatives
they laughed heartily at the idea of Ger
man diversion against Samoa or Hawaii.
Nothing of this kind has ever been con-
sidered. The German fleet will go to China
via the Suez canal and its destination is
Kiaochau bay. Germany. the United States
and Great Britain are parties to tripartite
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
REPLY TO PlNGREE.
A Railways Reason for Not Selling a.
ThOusand-Mi1e Book for $40.

DETROIT, Dec 2O.-The Michigan Central
Railroad filed it's answer to Governor Pin
greas petition for mandamus to compel
the company to sell him one-thousand-
mile book under the act of 1891 for the
use of himself and family for $40. The
answer attacks the act of 1891 as unconsti-
tutional because, among other reasons, it
is in violation of the interstate-commerce
law, as it would require the company to is
sue such mileage books good over it's en-
tire system not limiting them to the line
pany pleads is original charter. granted in
1876. as constituting a valid contract be-
tween the State and the company and sub
ject to modification only i'm case the State
buys the road and its equipments
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
CHRISTMAS MONEY ORDERS.
over $1,5OO,OOO Sent to Europe from
New York AIOne-AmOunt Received.

NEW YORK Dec. 2O.-The Christmas
money order business of the New York
postoffice this year greatly exceeds that of
any previous year. The outgoing European
mail has practically been closed, but the in
coming mail from foreign countries has just
begun to arrive All of the foreign money
order busines is transacted through the New
York postoffice, and great mass of orders
VIII be handled here this week. Our Christ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
EXPLOSION OF CELLULOID.
Two Boxes of Combs Injure Two Men
and Wreck Car.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Two pasteboard
boxes filled with celluloid combs came in
contact with the steam pipes of car on the
Sixth-avenue elevated road to-day. and ex-
ploded with great force while the train was
standing at q station. Two men were hurt
by the explosion and three women tainted.
There was a panic in the car but the fact
that when the accident occurred the car
was stationary and the gates were open
operated to divert disastrous results, The
Car was wrecked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
A German RumOr.

BERLIN. Dec. 20-The rumor is current
here that the British East Asiatic squadron
has been ordered to sail for Quelpaert ISL
and. at the entrance of the Yellow sea,
presumably to occupy it. The tone of the
German press is favorable to some such
action on the part of Great Britain.
Quelpaert island. which is sixty miles
south of Corea, is forty-five miles long and
twelve miles broad. 1t is subordinate to
Corea. and has been used as penal set
tlement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
lvIoGsas4;si oHAsSH
liz {. Washington ST. Sd Door East of Penn
Tel. 50.
And Corner Illinois and Sixteenth Streets.
Tel. - 90.
Our MOttOs-High-CIass GROCERIES
at Low PRICES-MOney refunded If
goods not as represented. Mail Or
ders receive prompt attention. Send
for Price List.
The MONARCH STORES will be
open EVERY EVENING during the
coming week.

: CANDIES-Pures sugar, handmade Can
dies, at prices of common candies
NUTS-Tons of new Nuts, every variety
Fancy Mixed Nuts, TIC per pound.
New Dates-7new Figs.
SCalifornia Navel Oranges, per dozen SOC
Messina Lemons, per dozen. .......... 15c
California Raisins, per pound. ...... sc
California Raisins large L. Muscatels. &c
Corsican Citron, per lb. .2Oc
Best Shelled Almonds, per ID. ... -. 35c
1000 select Turkeys now secured for
our CHRISTMAS TRADE. Order earl y
and get just what you want.
Baltimore Oysters received every morn
ing, direct, extra large, 3Oc quart.
CHRISTMAS MEATS
The finest meats that money can buy
have been secured for Christmas week
trade. No advance in prices.
Large stock of everything good
TO eat, and suitable for the Holidays can
be found at the MONARCH.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
Prince Henry Returns to His ship.

OSBORNE, Isle of Wight, Dec 2O.-Prince
Henry of Prussia slept at Osborne after
visiting the Queen and returned on board
the German cruiser Deutschland at 1920
this morning. If the weather permits the
prince will resume his journey to China
tomorrow morning.
Prince Henry tonight visited the German
embassy in London. 1t was supposed he
intended to visit the Prince of Wales but
he did not. The visit to the Queen is un-
derstood to have been purely family af-
fair and he made set speech.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21
Invalid Chairs

OF all kinds and accessories for the sick room
Trusses made and properly adjusted. Store open
every Saturday night
WIN. III. ARMSTRONG & CO.,
(New no. I27J "a s. Illinois ST.. Indianapolis, Inc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-21

arrangement for the government of Samoa
and although the plan has not proved salts
factory there mas been no recent friction
call for a naval demonstration. Germany
has taken no interest in the annexation of
Hawaii to the United States and her only
interests there are those of the 1.400 Ger
man citizens who form a considerable part
of the wealthy sugar-planting community.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
List OF Deeds.

The following is list of deeds, ETC.,
admitted to record by the Clerk of
Greenbrier County Court from Sept.
9th to Sept. 10th, 1897
A deed from j. II. Forren and wife
to f. +. Holiday. for an undivided in.
terest in 1l39 acres of land in Blue
Sulphur district.
From r. J. May and another to S.
w. Splitter, for Spoles Of land in Fall,
ing Spring district.
From ID. n. Patterson and wife to
Adam ID. Hanna, for II acres of land
in Williamsburg district.
From J. w. Zicafoose AMI wife to J.
G.. Smith, for 81 acres of land in Blue
Sulphur district.
From j. L. Workman and another to
Board of Education of Failing Spring
district, for 81 poles of land.
From A. G.. Williams to Board of
Education of Falling Spring district,
for so poles of land.
From the Ronceverte Mining and
Manufacturing Co. to J. A. Engart,
for lots Nos. 3, on west Poca avenue
and on west Ronceverte avenue, Ron
ceverte.
From j. f. Arbuckle and another to
j. 5. Alexander, for 120 acres of land
in Lewisburg district.
From j. w. Arbuckle, commissioner
to Stephen Alexander, for $50 acres of
land Oh west side Of Greenbrier river.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
William burR Items.

We are having dry, hot weather.
Margaret Parker, an old and imbe,
cile colored woman, was burned t.
death by her clothes taking fire, on the
Sth inst.
The ladies ice-cream festival held
here, on the sth inst, proved success,
inasmuch as they realized S46.SS cash
clear Of all expenses.
Mr.. Charles Cohenour, his wife and
two children were riding in a wagon
near j. DeitZ's, when his horse became
frightened and ran off of a bridge,
throwing them all out, severely cutting
and brulsing Mrs. Cohenour about the
the face. The rest were unhurt, but
the wagon and harness were wrecks
A teachers examination came off
here on the 10th inst.
Mrs. Lowance is having a dwelling
house built, and work is progressing on
the new Church here.
John Rife and others had the misfor-
tune to have kiln of lumber to take
fire, which resulted in the loss of 200
feet of lumber and the damaging of
more.
Death has again spread a pail over
this community, and we have been
called upon to stand by the open grave
and deposit in its silent recess the life
less remains of one of our most valued
citizens. Hon. J. S. Wilkinson re-
ceived a fall from a wagon on the 7th
inst, and sustained injuries from which
he died in "a hours after the accident
occurred. His body was inferred in
Oak Hill Cemetery last Saturday, Sept.
18th, 1897. He was in his 18th year,
and leaves wife and IA children. be-
side large number of relatives and
friends, who deeply deplore his tragic
death. He was long prominent mem
Der of the NJ. E. Church, South, was a
Justice at the time of his death, and
was well acquainted with the laws of
the State, The affairs of the government
and was much looked to for counsel
and advice by many. Mr.. Wilkinson
came TO Greenbrier from Lincoln
county 1ome years ago. He once rep
resented that county in the State
Legislature. Messrs. D. f. Wilkinson
and NJ. E. Sanford, wife and son, from
Lincoln county, were here to attend
the funeral. A. B. WATTS.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
Compulsory School Law.

For the information of the public we
publish the law enacted by the Legisla-
ture last winter, generally known as
the Compulsory School Law:
Every person having under his con-
troll child or children between the ages
or eight and fourteen years shall cause
such child or children to attend some
public school in the city, independent
district or district in which he resides.
and such attendance shall continue for
at least sixteen weeks of the school year,
provided the school be in session as
many as sixteen weeks, and for every
neglect OF such duty the person offend
ing shall be guilty of misdemeanOr
and shall upon conviction thereof be-
fore any justice be fined two dollars for
| the first Offiense. and five dollars for
each subsequent Offense. An offense,
as understood in this act, shall consist
Ill failure to send to school any child or
children for five consecutive DAYS, ex-
cept In the case of the sickness of such
child or children or other reasonable ex-
cuse. Ana it shall be the duty of every
trustee and teacher to inform against
any one so offending and upon fail
ure so so do they shall be guilty of a
misdemeanOr, and be fined not exceed
ing five dollars Provided, that If such
child or children have attended for a
like period of time private day school,
or If such child or children have been
otherwise instructed for a like period
of time in the branches of learning re-
quired by law to be taught in the public
schools. or have already acquired such
branches, or If his physical or mental
condition be such as to render such. at
tendance inexpedient or impracticable,
such penalty shall not be incurred
provided, further, that in case there he
no public school in session within two
miles by the nearest travelled road of any
person in the school district, he shall
not be liable to the provisions of this act.
Any fines so collected shall be placed
to the credit of the building fund of the
district.
If sixty per cent. of the legal voters of
any city, independent district or sub
district shall petition the Board of Edu-
cation against the enforcement OF this
act, the said act, 80 far as that sub.dis-
trict is concerned, shall be null and void
until the beginning of the next school
year.
Justices of the peace shall have juris-
diction in all violations of this act In
their respective counties"