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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-14

died recently from wounds received in an
engagement with the Spanish troops In the
province of Havana.
\ correspondent OF La Lucia writing
from Pinar del Rio. under date Of Jan. 3,
gives a vivid description OF the destruction
witnessed during his trip from Artemisa-
"Al Of the tract traversed by the Artemisa
Railroad. from Artemisa to Consolation del
Sur" he says. has undoubtedly suffered
most from the rigors or war. The fields
are laid waste and abandoned, the bushes
and trees are burned. and the yellow and
decayed leaves are strewn by the wind. The
hutS are destroyed and the stone houses,
which in other times were happy homes,
have been converted by the hands
OF the rebels to heaps OF ruins
whose black and fallen walls,
covered with lichen, only serve as a refuge
for lizards and owls" Continuing, he says:
1T is evident that we still have rebels in
the field and consequently an absolutely
normal condition does not reign in the
province. But. discussing the case logic
ally, it must be agreed, because this can be
completely annihilated in Pfnar del Rio for
lack OF men and rms. The Western Rail-
road. the principal nerve Of the province,
runs trains daily without interference.
From Consolation del Sur to the city OF
Pinar del Rio the fields are planted with
tobacco, countrymen are filling the soil and
people are travelling alone through roads
and paths. There is the utmost calmnesS
everywhere. and the greatest tranquility
in all the homes"
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS ABRIDGED.
Cannot Leave Her State for the Pur-
pose of Securing "a Divorce.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.7Justice Russell, in
the Supreme Court to-day formulated his
ruling that a divorce procured in North
Dakota by a resident of this State is in
valid. The case was that of Henry Z. Nc
Gown against Mary Emma McGown. the
plaintiff suing for divorce on the ground
that the defendant was unlawfully living
with Harry Bell as his wife. Mrs. Nc
Gown, after procuring a divorce in North
Dakota. had married Bell. In his decision,
Justice Russell said: The wife's place is
at the home of her husband and child. and
she canno acquire a foreign residence for
the express purpose of freeing herself from
the charge of violation of duty and ex-
empting herself from its obligations. Nor
If she had gained a residence i'm the State
of North Dakota could her suit there have
been effective. To sever the marriage
by judicial force the courts must gain
Jurisdiction by personal service of the
tary appearance. When the defendant.
said the judge. went through the form OF
marriage to Bell she was the lawful wife
of the plaintiff. Her own wrong doing.
therefore. cannot render valid the judgment
of Il North Dakota court, which but for
that act would have been wholly invalid.
\ suit brought by McGown against Bell
for the alienation of his wife's affections in
which he claims $l00. 900 damages is pending
and will shortly be tried.
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UNION IN DANGER.
Miners National Organization Threat
ened with Disruption.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 13.-The national
miners convention was remarkable to-day
for the antipathy shown by the delegates
toward their officials, the following being
adopted unanimously in spite of the pro-
tests of all the officers present:
Whereas. The present system or method
of entering into contracts or agreements
by States or districts is detrimental to US
as a mining craft. because mine owners and
operators are given an undue advantage
over us, and by such means they are en-
abled TO enforce unjust demands upon us;
therefore, be il
Resolved. That we, the representatives
Of the miners. in convention assembled, do
hereby declare that We are opposed to the
signing of any scale or entering into any
contracts by State or districts
President Penna told the convention that
if the resolution was adopted they would
have no organization by the close of an
other year. y scale committee was app
Thinner. Pittsburg district; W. r. Evans
John Kennedy, Indiana. and James O'Con-
nor and John Carson. Illinois,. a resolu-
ton was referred TO the committee. setting
forth that the miners had been content to
accept existing conditions and that since
they had everything to gain and nothing
TO lose. they should demand 50 cents a ton
for mining all coal under three feet thick
and 81 for all coal over that thickness, that
1900 pounds make a ton and that no coal
be sold at the mines for less than $3.50 a
ton.
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WAS MUCH RESPECTED
EMPRESS DowaGER Of JAPAN
UNIVERSALLY ESTEEMED.
Great Care Taken at TIE Vatican
10 Protect the Pope from Cold.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l3.-Advices re-
ceived by the japanese legation here con-
firm yesterdays announcement OF the death
OF the Empress Dowager OF Japan. who
died OF lung disease after an illness OF
only a few days. She wa the widow Of the
late Emperor Osahito who died In 1886. She
was born in 1888 and was the daughter OF
a court mob belonging TO one OF the fami-
lies from which the consort OF the Emperor
Is always selected. She was married in iSiS.
At the time of the Emperor Osahito's death
the troubles which preceded the restoration
OF the imperial prerogatives and the over
throw of the Shiogunate had already be-
gum. and the Emperor. then only sixteen
years old, found himself beset by many per-
picking questions, both as regarded domes-
tic and foreign affairs. in the settlement OF
which be relied greatly on the advice OF
the Empress Dowager. TIL bonds OF al
lection which united the two were very
strong, as shown by many occurrences dur
ing the time when the Empress Dowager
was actively concerned in public affsirs and
since her retirement. The same feeling
characterized the Empress D~owager's en-
tourage. Her gentle and at the same time
strong character earned for her universal
esteem and respect. After the triumphant
restoration or the imperial family she lived
in retirement at "Aoyama." in Toxic. a
residence noted for its fine gardens and
beautiful surroundings. But she still was
actively interested in current affairs. par
ticuiarly in charitable enterprises, which
she always showed herself ready and eager
TO promote in the most substantial and
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A TOO SENSITIVE MAN.
Councilman Slider Driven to Suicide
by Petty PersecutiOn.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, Jan. -. - Councilman
John W.. Slider, who leaped from the roof
of his two-story business block last even
ing, died from his injuries at Z o'clock this
morning. Nearly every bone in his body
was broken by the fall to the brick pave
ment. Councilman Slider had been in pub
lie life for twenty years, and was extreme
ly sensitive to criticism. a month ago Mr..
Slider, at the instance of a former council
man from his ward, was arrested for the
larceny of $3.50 worth of gas pipe. Bond
was fixed at $500, but he brought in a bond
representing more than a half million dol
lars. Various secret orders of which he
was a member passed resolutions of SYM
pathy and confidence, and the best citizens
of the place stood by him. NotwithStand-
ing this and the almost certainty OF ac-
quittal, Mr.. Slider considered himself en-
tirely disgraced and his usefulness as a
all by taking his life. He first tried poison,
and, failing in that, attempted to blow Off
his head with a shotgun. The gunshot
wounds had not yet healed when he made
the third and successful effort to end his
days. His preliminary trial had been set
for to-day.
Mr.. Slider was ffty-seven years old. He
leaves an estate estimated at $500 900. The
property will go to a sister, Mrs. Gragun,
and a sister-in-law, Mrs. McFann, wife of
Policeman Charles McEann A divorced
Der of any. church, but prided himself on
his strict honesty and good deeds in a
quiet way. He stood high in all branches
of Masonry, Odd Fellowship and with the
the Red Men and other orders. He was
street commissioner for twelve years, and
at the time of his death was serving his
fourth term as councilman from the Third
ward.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LIBERTY. Ind, Jan. 13.-Dr. J. T.. Morris.
president of the Union County National
Bank, a man very %taciturn and reserved IN
manner has been sued for $1,000 for SLAM
der by Andrew w. Snyder. DIR. Morris in
timated in conversation with Snyder that
a certain transaction looked like he was
trying to obtain money under false pre-
lenses" Snyder alleges that Morris lost
his temper and used abusive language
which was calculated to injure his charac-
ter and standing. Mr.. Snyder had $l25 on
deposit at the Citizens Bank and gave his
wife Il check for the same. but was re-
fused the money on account of a note
against Mr.. Snyder held by the bank. MIR.
snyder later took the check for his money
to the Union County Bank. where he bought
I draft for $40, giving Sl5 in casn. When
the two banks settled up for the day the
natter was noticed ana Or. Morris pro-
.eeded to hunt uD Snyder and tell him
that he thought of him. This is the cause
If the SANDER suit. The directors OF the
Jnion County National Bank neld a meet
ng last night and the following were
lected as officials: DR.. j.. r. Morris, re-
lected president; Joshua Davis. vice presi-
lent: Charles ID. Johnson, reelected assist
nj nnChiAr
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PLAN TO END THE WAR
T. AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SPAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.
Been Concluded for Presentation
to thc Cuban Leaders.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE World pub
fishes a dispatch from Washington saying:
The agreement between the United States
and Spain regarding the terms to be
granted to the Cuban insurgents was prac-
tically concluded to-day. 1t is neither a
treaty nor a diplomatic memorandum 1t
is a compact or agreement between the
United States and Spain, upon the terms
that Spain is willing to grant the insur-
gents. 1t provides for captilation and par
don of the insurgents. for whom General
Gomez is expected to sign the treaty.
There are three parties TO the agree
ment. The United Staes do no act as rep
resentatives of the insurgents. There are
still some minor details to be arranged and
these may occupy at least ten days more.
By the end of January. however, the terms
will be ~coroplete. The treaty will then be
laid before Congress i'm a special message
from President Cleveland. simultaneously
it will be promulgated in Madrid and in
Havana
THE provisional draft OF the new treaty
was embodied in a lengthy communication
addressed to Senior De LONE from Premier
Canovds. This was brought by Senior Pablo
Solar y GuardiSte. who arrived here from
Madrid on Monday. II included not only
the amendments to the reform law of 1886
tpIoNlSlondlly Stdteub tndl spain is now
willing 10 grant, but also a draft of a treaty
between Spain and the insurgents upon the
signing of which the reforms are to go into
effect. This first draft of the proposed
treaty of equalization reads as follows:
Article !. The political. organic and adj
illustrative reforms contained in the re-
form laws OF March %. 1895. with all the
amendments agreed to between the United
States and the legal representatives of the
Cuban revolutionistS and the government
of Spain shall be Immediately established
in Cuba
Article .. Free pardon for all political
offenseS committed from 1865 to date, and
freedom for those who are under Indictment
from the spanish army. regardless OF ma
tiCnality. this clause being extended TO in
clude all those who have taken part di-
rect!y or indirectly in the. revolutionary
movement.
ARTICLE 3. No individual who by virtue
of this capitulation shall submit to and re-
main under the authority of the Spanish
government shall be compelled to render
any military service before peace is estab-
lished over the whole territory.
Article 4. Every individual who by vir-
ture of this capitulation may wish to de-
part from the island shall be permitted To
so. and the Spanish government shall
provide him with the means therefor with
out passing through any town or set
Element. If he so desires.
Article ). The capitalization of each force
shall take place in an uninhabIIed spot.
whore beforehand the arms and other mu-
nitions of war shall be deposited.
Article 6. In order to further the ac-
ceptance by the insurgents OF other de-
partments OF these articles of capitulation
army shall furnish them free transporta-
ton. by land and sea. over all the lines
within his control TO the central depart
ment."
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THE GOVERNOR T2ICKED
FAKE TELEGRAM SENT FROM JET
FERSONVILLE TO MATTHEW'S.
Cause of Wealthy KOkOmO Ounci
mans Suicide-Rev. Harwell Now
Charged with Larceny.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Jan. 13.-The
ill-feeling ~engendered by the fight between
the two local Democratic factions over the
appointment of a police commissioner by
Governor Matthews has become more in
tense by the development of the fact that
a telegram was sent to the Governor to the
effect that he should not further consider
the name of NJ. A. Sweeney as a candidate
for the position. Mr.. Sweeney now says the
message was not sent by him; that the sig
nature was a forgery, and that the telegram
was in no way authorized. The telegram
was sent to the Western Union office here
by a colored boy who is unknown. The
message is dated at 2:07 p. m. The Gov
ernor has written to this city, saying that
he hopes the appointment is satisfactory to
all of the factions. and that the withdrawal
Of sweeney caused the appointment OF his
opponent, Frey. Sweeney'S friends say
that the matter will be investigated. The
police commissioners have r~eorganized with
Frey, the new member, as president. Peter
Madden, the patrolman who was suspended
for assaulting his superior, Sergeant Hale,
was reinStated.
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Indiana Notes.

At Keller's Station, Wabash county. yes
terday, a fast freight on the Wabash in
stantly killed William Scott. aged thirty,
as he drove on the track.
Deputy Sheriff Henry Lamb, OF Lebanon,
has gone to Lexington. Ky. to purchase
a bloodhound for use in trailing fugitives
from justice. The animal will cost $500.
The ninth annual meeting of the Della
ware County Institute closed
Tuesday at Muncie, after electing as rresi-
dent John NJ. Bloss, and as secretary and
treasurer Marion Williams.
The stockholders of the First National
Bank of North Vernon nave elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, John Overmyer;
vice president, Volney G. Meloy; cashier,
w. K. Fall; assistant cashier, Ernest
LANCE.
The North Vernon Common Council has
resolved to construct a w~orkhouse and pro-
vide a stonepile for the accommodation of
ficers have been instructed to enforce the
law vigorously against tramps.
w. II. Heustis, a travelling salesman for
Berdan & Co., wholesale grocers of Toledo.
House. in Button. Tuesday night: with
heart trouble. Yesterday he was no better,
and his relatives were telegraphed for.
Robert Richerow, aged twenty-five, an
employee of the Standard Oil Company at
Whiting. whose home is in Cleveland. was
struck by the Fort Wayne limited at the
Observation-Disclosures (Chi-
cago) crossing last night and instantly
killed.
The election of officers of the national
banks of Richmond resulted as follows:
First National: President. James r.
Reeves; vice president, C. w. Ferguson;
cashier, j. Frank Reeves. Union NATIONAL:
President, Jesse Cotes: vice president, NJ.
C. Henley: cashier, George l.. Cotes; as
sistant cashier, Ed Cotes. Second Nation
al: President, William CT. Scott: vice pres
ident, j. NJ. Goar; second vice president,
ID. CT. Reid; cashier. John b. Dougan; as
sistant cashier, S. w. Goar.
Muncie national banks held their annual
elections. The Muncie Union National Bank
has elected the following officers: President,
Carl A. Spilker; vice president, w. w.
Shirk; cashier. Edward Olcott; assistant
cashier. j. c. Abbott. The County National
Bank elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, j. c. Johnson: vice president, w. K.
Hitchcock; cashier. c. III. Church. The Mer-
chants National Bank elected the follow
ing: President. Hardin Roads; vice presi-
dent. Fred HOPPER; cashier, Frank A.
Brown; assistant cashier, A. i. Shideler.
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COXEY'S NEW PARTY.
Another Political Organization of the
POpocratic Order.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 13.-After a two-day
session the conference called by Gen"
Jacob S. Coxey. to launch a new party.
adjourned tonight. As a result of their
deliberations a long address. or declaration
OF principles by the middle-of-the-road
peoples party men was issued and an or
g~anization committee selected. composed
of ]. s. Coxey, chairman; Carl Brown.
secretary; John j. Streeter, treasurer. and
]. b. Osborne Paul V~andervoort, John S.
Rode n j.. j. Masterson. A motion was
adopted instructing that committee to call
on the unemployed OF every city in the
Union TO hold a mass meeting OH Wash
ington's birthday and ask for work and
parade each week thereafter until work is
obtained. Resolutions were adopted ex-
pressing sympathy for Cuba and thanking
the city OF Nashville. Tenn. for its
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STILL BEHIND BARS.
Preacher Harwcn Must Continue
LOnger in Jail at

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 13.-There was an
interesting development this afternoon in
the case of the Rev. j. II. Harwell the
Cambridge City Methodist minister held in
Jail here for a month past for issuing
worthless checks. and for whom, some time
after his arrest. a verdict of insanity was
obtained. Word was received from Rush
county, where there is also a charge
against him. that proceedings there will be
suspended and asking for the return of the
warrant sent up here for his arrest. The
prosecutor of this county then filed infor-
nation against Rev. Harwell charging him
with larceny, and it was expected that be
would he released without bond and taken
to the local hospital for treatment, as there
is no room for him in the State Insane
Hospital. He has not been released, how
ever, as the hospital management refused
to take HIM on account o. MS alleged in
sanity. This necessitates Rev Harwell's
confinement in Jail for some time to come,
probably several weeks. until there is a
vacancy at the State Hospital.
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Other Deaths In the State.

SEYMOUR, Ind, Jan. 13.-Dr. Grafton
Manuel, a prominent physician of Free
town. died Sunday with chronic trouble,
aged sixty-five.
Mrs. Richard N. Hensley, aged seventy,
died Tuesday evening, after having been
an invalid for nearly twenty years. About
a week ago a violent attack of erysipelas
set in, which was the immediate cause of
her death. ~ husband survives.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 12.-Morgan Nc
Coy, whose home was on a farm near Cen
terville, came to this city to-day on bust
ness, and at noon fell dead on the street
of heart disease. Mr.. Morgan was one of
the wealthy farmers of Wayne county. He
was born in this county in 1918. His farm
consists of 800 acres of well-improved land
on Noland's fork of the Whitewater river.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, lar BINARY r.
Teter, wife of Thomas Teter. died at her
home this morning, aged seventy-nine. She
moved to this county i'll 1860. She was the
mother of Newton Teter, this city. and
George Teter, of Upton. Another son. Jo-
seph Teter. was killed at the battle of
Chickamauga-
GREENCASTLE. Ind. Jan. 13.-Joseph
Mulholland, for many years a ~well-known
clerk at the courthouse, died last night of
heart disease. Mulholland was siXty-nine
years old, and was known to more
people about the county offices than any
man in the county.
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courtesy in inviting the Populist party to
hold its next national convention In that
city.
The declaration OF principles. which Is a
lengthy paper addressed to the people OF
the United States, deplores the action of
the leaders of the Populist party in an
nexing 1t to the Democratic organization
and declares that the prosperity promised
by the Republican party cannot be realized.
1t then adds: Considering the lamentable
facts, we deem 1t our duty to appeal to
all friends of reform and lovers of justice
to choose delegates to attend q Peoples
party convention TO be held in the city of
Nashville. Tenn, on July 4. 1897, the basis
of representation in which will be hereafter
given to the public by the organizing COM
mittee selected by this conference"
Declaration is then MADE IN favor of the
principles already enunciated by the con-
ference. The conference adjourned 10 meet
in Memphis, Tenn. Feb. %. at the same
time as the Reform Press Association.
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CIagGett Lacks Three Votes.

BOISE. Idaho, Jan. 13.-William H. Clag-
gett, Populist. came within three votes of
election to the United States Senate at the
Joint session Of the Legislature to-day. The
Populists agreed to stand by him again
and he drew eight of the Democrats. The
other ten Democrats scattered their vote,
one voting for Mrs. N. NJ. Ruick. The Du-
bois men threw the bulk of their votes to
the Democrats. There is great excitement
among the friends of all candidates to-
night. 1t is not known whether the Popu-
lists will hang together for Claggett or not.
The Claggett Democrats are making exer-
lions to hold him off. Prominent Republic
ans are working for Claggett and it Is
openly charged that they are backed by
Chairman Hanna, of the national commit
fan
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w. III. Harper for senator.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Jan. IS~.-Ex-Repre-
sentative W. H. Harper. Of Chicago, is a
candidate for United States senator to sue
coed John NJ. Palmer The announcement
caused a good deal of surprise. Mr.. Harper
is known to be a close personal friend of
Governor Tanner James T. Hill, who
made the announcement of Mr.. Harper's
candidacy, said that after looking the
ground over. ii appears impossible to elect
any of the old candidates. Mr.. Hill is con-
hdent. he says, that Harper will be an ac-
ceptable candidate to al factions. Mr..
Harper refused at first tC become a candi-
date, but consented after a long confer
ence with his friends to-day. He came to
the city last Sunday and left to-day for
Chicago. The Republican caucus will be
held Tomorrow night.
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Monster Petition.

NEW YORK, JAM. 13.-When the resolu-
ton calling for the recognition of the indie
pendence of Cuba is before the Senate and
its passage is being urged a delegation Of
men from New York, headed by Franz
Mayor. president of the American Friends
of Cuba, will present a monster petition
in favor of the resolution. Sixty thousand
petitions were sent out, nearly all of which
have been returned with more than coo, 600
signatures. The petition will be wound on
"A roller or wheel which has been made for
the purpose. so that IL may readily be
drawn out and the names counted. 1t IL
designed like the pilot wheel of a ship. 1t
stands about four feet high and is sur
mounted with gold.