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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-23

PITTSBURG, May 22.-Enraged that
work which they believed should have
been given to them instead of imported
labor, a half hundred idle men at Home
stead last night laid siege to two large
shanties in which were sleeping an equal
number of Italians brought here from Vir-
gina to work on the extension of the
Homestead and Highland Street Railway.
The attacking party was armed with sticks
and stones, and the foreigners, frightened
almost to death, fled precipitately from the
houses A hand-to-hand scrimmage fol-
lowed, during which a number of the Ital-
ians were seriously injured. The attack
ing party then withdrew, and two hours
later the Italians returned. A second at
tack was made on the shanties and an
attempt made to burn them, but this time
the foreigners drove their assaiants off.
This~morning the Italians went to work
under protection of officers, but the feel
ing against them is so strong that more
trouble is expected The imported men
are working under contract at Is cents a
daV.
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why should They Smoke.
Philadelphia Inquirer

The Inquirer pleads guilty to an utter lack
of sympathy for the New York World in
it's protest against the confinement of smok-
ing to the rear seats of ordinary street
cars. 1t is quite true tFat such a regulation
renders it impossible for man who is es-
corting women to indulge in cigar when
the rear seats are filed, but why should a
man insist upon smoking at such a time and
under such circumstances? The odor of a
good cigar is agreeable TO a great many
women. and few of them object to smoking
in their presence at the proper time and
place but those who really like an escort
to smoke when they are walking on the
street or are riding or driving in a public
place are decidedly few in number 1t may
in New York be the custom for gentlemen
to do this. but it is not the custom here.
We are a triie too slow for that.
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"wILD RIDER OF THE sIERRAs."
DIR. sheldon Jackson 1.-The Buffalo dill
of PresbYterinnism."


WARSAW, Ind, May 22.-''Wild rider of
the SierTas." THE Buffalo Bill of Presby-
terianism in the wild West" Such are two
of the cognomens of Rev. DR.. Sheldon
Jackson who has been elected moderator
of the Presbyterian General Assembly
says the correspondent of the Chicago
Times-Herald. From the rough and ready
missionary work in unknown and untried
fields to the position Of moderator of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States
is a far cry. Yet there is not a Presby+ erian
in the country who will say that DIR. Jack
son has not earned this high position not
only because of his work in building up the
church, but because of the learning which
years OF toll away from civilization has not
been able to dull The career of the new
moderator has been similar to that of the
brave pioneer who fought his way through
virgin forests and through hostile bands of
Indians in the early days of the Vests
awakening. His was in the religious field
however, while the pioneers fought for
home and comfort
To Presbyterians DR.. Jackson is the rough
heroic figure of the century He is the pio-
neer of the church. the man who has done
more riding for Christianity and who has
won more fights for Presbyterianism than
any other member of the church. He is of
the militant type No minister in the church
can show such record as can DIR. jack
son. He has organized hundreds of
churches. In some cases the seed has fallen
ON barren rock and after a brief season of
bloom has persisted il the burning sun.
But hundred churches some of immense
influence. flourish exceedingly. owing only
a large debt of gratitude to the wild rider
of the Sierras. Afoot, on horseback, any
way to get there, he went and left a trail
of Presbyterianism behind him in the West
His presence in region was recognized by
a trail OF dust IN the air raised by the heels
of mis- bucking broncho.
Or. jackson was born at Minaville, n. Y,
in 1884. lie was graduated from Union Col
lege in 1855. and from Princeton Theological
Seminary in 1858. He ordained in the
same year and chose Texas as his field. His
wife went with him, but he was soon taken
away from Texas and sent TO western Wis
constn 10 build up the church there During
a part of 1868 he served Under the Christian
commission in the army hospitals in Ten
ncssee and Alabama. His rough riding for
Christianity came later. In 1870 he was CIV
Ell charge of nearly everything between the
Mississippi and the setting sun. He was
appointed superintendent of missions for
Iowa, Nebraska, Dakota, Wyoming, Mon
tana and Utah. All he could do then was
TO engage three missionaries to help him.
He guaranteed their support out of his own
means. Within the year he had ten in the
field besides himself, and all were paid. His
field was widened shortly afterward for he
was made superintendent of missions from
Nebraska to Nevada, and from Canada to
Mexico. This was big commission, but the
Frcsbytery knew its man.
tlurlng The period of his work In the West
d.. jackson travelled $4,000 miles In what
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till we could shoot to kill. Jist when we
wus whisperin goodbye to each other
them red devils took to their heels like IN
United States army was arter them. Ii
wus an earthquake done it an we WASH
troubled no more"
''Wus they a volcaney near there?" asked
the little man with high shoulders and a
weakened face.
Nav. Whater you talkin' bout vol
caneys? / said earthquake"
II heerd you But | went through that
same deestrict that year Them Apaches
got arter us an we hustled up into tn
crater of a volcaney so as to stan EN- on:
We built a kin OF a platform inside an
they couldn't took us in a thousand years
if we'd had grub. One mornin when we
wus list about starved that ole volcaney
kim to life, cut loose like a dynermite ex-
plosion an we wus blowed ninety miles TO
tn west afore we landed IN san hill.
Not durn one of us had a scratch.
weasel skin, took on a sickly grin ana
said "What'll you fellers take?'
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In Quest of Ravens.
Bradford Torrey, in June Atlanta

Bradford IOrrey IN June AlldHtlc.
For some hours we had been travelling
in the town of Hamburg, so the driver told
me- Here, all at once, | nudged him with
cried, as 1 whipped out my. opera-,glass
"There's a raven!' Yes" said the driver,
that's the Bird He was flying from us
in a diagonal course, making toward hill
or mountain; at comfortable distance, in
the best of lights, and most admirably dis
posed to show us his dimensions, but he
was silent and in tremendous haste.
l held the glass on him until he passed
out of sight--a really good look, as time
counts under such circumstances. Yes, at
the last moment | had seen a raven!
Another thing had accomplished. | had
supplied three ma Q Hamburgers with album
dant material for 2 weeks gossip; for even
in my excitement I had been aware that
we had halted almost directly in front of a
house-the only one for some miles, L think
lin the yard Of which +b three 6trd men nd
men looked at me. 1t gave me pleasure
afterward to think what a story it must
he pulled out a spyglass and sat there look
mig at raven. reckon he never see one
before.
der to me how temperate my emotions We're,
and how quickly they subsidized. Within a
half mile our progress was blocked by a
large oak tree, which the wind had twisted
partly off and thrown squarely across the
road. The driver was obliged to go back
to the house for help, leaving me to care
for the team Straight before me doomed
the Balsam mountains. a dozen peaks, glo-
riously high and mountainous, not too far
away, yet far enough to be blue, with white
clouds yelling their lower slopes and so
lifting the tops skyward. I hooked at them
and looked at them, and between the looks
l put the raven into my notebook
For the day it kept its place unquestioned
Then. long before L reached Massachusetts
] punctuated the entry with question
mark. The bird had been silent; its appa-
rent size might have been an illusion; and
my assurance of the moment, absolute
though it was, would not bear the test of
time and cold blood.
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HISTORIC CHURCH BURNED.
Oldest in Georgia, and Founded by
John Wesley.

SAVANNAH, Ga, May %. - Christ
Church, one of the oldest churches in Geor-
gia, founded by John Wesley before he pro-
mulgated the Methodist faith, was burned
almost to the ground shortly after mid
night The building contained all the rec
ords of Savannah and practically of Georgia
since 1925, most of which are a total loss.
Christ Church square is the mother church
of Episcopal communion in Georgia. Christ
Church parish was founded soon after the
settlement of Savannah. The first
editice was begun in 1743, but
was not completed until 1850. In 1896 ii
was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt upon
an enlarged plan in 1903. The next year
it was partly demolished by a hurricane
and not rebuilt until 1910. In 1888 the
cornerstone of the present edifice was laid,
the old church having been torn down and
the building was completed in l840 The
founder of Christ Church was Rev. Henry
Herbert, who came over from England with
Oglethorpe. John Wesley was its third rec
tor and on the site of the present edince
stood the rude chapel in which he admin
istered as chaplain to the colonists
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ObifuRrN.

BOSTON, May 22.-Dr Benjamin Eddy
Getting for ffty-five years curator of the
Lowell Institute, died to-day aged seventy
five years. Dr. Getting had diplomas of
membership in medical societies in Rome
and Athens. was consulting surgeon to the
Boston City Hospital and a fellow of the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
ABILENE, Tex, May 22-Gen. John
Sayle, well known ex-Confederate COM
mander, author and jurist died this even
ing of heart failure. aged seventy-seven
He has written more books on Texas law
than any other author in the State, and his
works are found in every library. He was
born in Vernon N Y 1926.
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UNITED BRETHREN.
Members of Boards Elected by the
General Conference.

General conference.
TOLEDO, Ia, May 22.-At the United
Brethren conference the report of the COM
mittee to select and report names for mem
bers of the boards has not been received
with favor. Some claim the committee has
been packed so as to hinder the work of
the newly elected officers. The greeting of
the conference was ordered sent to the
Presbyterian Assembly and Cumberland
Presbyterian Assembly now in session. Mr..
Shuey was continued with the new publish
ing agent to settle remaining cases in
court A resolution was passed compli-
menting Mr.. snuey for his services to the
church. 1t was voted the newly elected
general officers should take their places on
July 1, 1897. Bishop Dubbs, of the United
Evangelical Church, made an interesting
address. bringing the greetings of his
church. All copyright, it was decided shall
be taken out in the name of the printing
a committee to make any proposltonS
thought best concerning the matter OF
union between United Brethren churches
and United Evangelical churches
>At the afternoon session the illinois ana
Rock River conferences We're authorized
to unite if they so desired dhe sunday
The following were elected as members
of the board Of education: Bishop J. S.
walter, T. j. Lands j. P Sanders, Dr..
Garter. w j. Schurr, G.. M. Matthews.
Church Trustees-Dr. D: r. Miller, 2. 3.
Keppart, j. Z. Lands, w. j. Shurr, . T.
Kemp, w E. McKnee, j. A. Shauck Rff,, g.
NJ. Matthews. T. j. Sanders, j. S. Mills,
w II. Jack, n. Castle,
Trustees of Publishing House, W
StahI, George Miller, Dr. G, r; Smith, S. D.
Kunler, D. r. Miller, G. Nj. Matthews, ID.
w. Sprinkle, John Dodds., ,,..
Missionary Boards. C. Albright, John
Dodds. l.. 0. Miller, A. o. Orr =. j. Har-
baugh, S. G. Sickapore, G. c. Bell, B. F.
Coughenour, II. w. Trueblood.
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Intelligence of the Poodle.

New York Tribune.
AS to the poodles mental qualities their
excellence has been recognized longer than
have the proper physical points of the
breed Every one is familiar with the trick
poodIes of the circus and of travelling show
men Not only do the little creatures pic!;
up all instruction quickly. but they seem
to take a genuine delight in exhibiting
their cleverness in public. They have the
true spirit of the actor and are as proud
of applause as any player on the stage
Often they originate little tricks and games
of their own. and in such instances the
trainer Immediately takes advantage of this
faculty and teaches them to do by word
of command the things which they have
already volunteered as their own inVen-
ton Mr.. Trevor says that in his opinion
the poodle is the most intelligent of all the
many breeds of dogs. 1t has proved an ex-
cellent watchdog, and il constantly gain
ing in favor because of it's affectionate
nature as a household pet.
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Fast Time nv ReouitaI.

NEW YORK, May 22.-One of the most in
teresting features of the days sport at
Morris Park to-day was the trial of Re-
uuital, who was sent out a mile and an
eighth with Colors up, and was watched
carefully by the large crowd which had
been notified of the event. He ran like a
true racehorse. covering the distance held
hard by Griffin The fractional times We're:
:5s1A He was pulled up in the last quarter
After that came the fourth race, the La
dies stakes In which there was a spirited
finish. the two leaders being hard driven
all the way through the last quarter and
both responding gamely. Minnie Alphonse
led the way for half q mile and then quit
Thereupon Divide and Lady Mitchell TOOK
I'D the running and il looked as if the lat-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-23

CINCINNATI, May 22.-The spring meet
ing of the Queen City Jockey Club ended
to-day with large crowd present. "A spe-
cial card of seven races furnished some
great sport. The track was fast and the
betting very. lively. In the sixth race
crushed by his horse falling on MIN. Clay
ton was on Wingfield, and while attempting
70 clear the second hurdle the horse fell;
The jockey is probably fatally hurt and
the horse had his shoulder broken.
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Movements of steamers.

NEW YORK May 22-Arrived: Umbria,
from Liverpool Zaandam, from Amster-
dam Sailed Massachusetts, for London;
Werra, for Geona; Maasdam, for Rotter-
dam; Campania, for Liverpool La Cham
payne, for Hayre Ethiopia, for Glasgow;
Hekla, for Stettin.
GENOA, May 22.-Arrived: Kaiser Will
helm H. from New York
QUEENSTOWN, May %. Arrived:
Etruria from New York.
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Ton-Gate Raider MORALLY wounded

CINCINNATI, May PA dispatch from
Owingsville, KY, tells of fight last night
between a mounted mob of toll-gate raiders
and a sheriff's posse of twelve men. The
sheriff and posse were guarding a dollhouse
when twenty-five mounted men. heavily
armed, ordered the keeper 10 chop the gate
down. The sheriff ordered them TO sur
render. The mob fired and the sheriff's
posse replied. After several volieys the
men withdrew and the posse found David
Johnson mortally wounded. II is reported
that another man, Charles Jones, was Sc
riously hurt,
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Costly Strike Declared Off.

PITTSBURG, May 22.-The strike of the
American Flint-glass Workers Union,
which was inaugurated four years ago,
has been declared off. The dispute was
over working the unlimited time and of
Flint-glass Workers Union 1900 struck
The strike cost the Glass Workers Union
over 81, 900 900, and during the four years
four hundred strikers died. Now that the
strike is over, it is thought the United
States Glass Company will reinstate a
large number of men.
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Coast Record Eoualed.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-After a
period of seven months incessant racing
the season in California finally closed with
to-day's racing at Oakland. The feature of
to-day's card was the Fabiola handicap at
a mile and quarter, for three-year- oleS
and upwards Wheel of Fortune covered
the distance in the remarkable time OF
2:06s4 which equals the coast record re-
Gently established by Runart in the Burns
bapdican
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Railway Trainmen.

TORONTO, Ont, May 22.-The Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen will be more
particular as to who is admitted to men,
bership in the future. Men who have lost
one or two fingers will be doubtful can
didates, as the loss of another or two puts
them on the disabled list. Which city will
get the next convention will not be decided
till Tuesday. Peoria seems to have the lead
al present, though the delegations from the
other cities are far from being discouraged.
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of mules were sent back to plantations in
the delta from here to-day. A transfer
scene as wonderful as any spectacular
drama is being enacted in the overflow re-
gion and all is activity with planters and
tenants. Camp Warren will be emptied by
Tuesday and the tents folded and stored
away The two crevasses below GreenVille,
Deerfield and Promised Land, are closed.
or will be in the next few days, the falling
waters making this an easy task.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-23

ERIE, Pa, May 22.-Rt, Rev. Tobias Null
Catholic Church, is diving. He was stricken
with paralysis last Thursday, and has been
slowly sinking ever since. The Very
and a large number of priests are here.
Bishop Mullen came to this country from
Ireland fifty years ago. He celebrated his
golden jubilee three years ago and his sill
yer Jubilee as a prelate two years ago.
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THE KENTUCKY OAKS.
Churchill Downs Prize Easily Won 10y
White Frost.

LOUISVILLE, May 22.-With fast
track, good fields and a crowd of some
5000 people, attracted by the Kentucky
Oaks, to-day's racing at Churchill Downs
was an Improvement over that of yester-
day. In the six events but two favorites
landed the money. The gentlemen's cup
race was one of the features of the days
sport, but Domingo, the favorite, was not
ridden out. The Kentucky OAKS proved
comparatively easy for White Frost. Ia
iuca. who opened at 8 to l. was soon backed
down and went to the post at to 3, it be-
White Frost was never really in trouble.
showing the way from the fail of the flag
to the wire she won rather handily by a
length Burns urging her little at the
finish
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Other Fires.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 22.-The
Barber memorial school for negro girls To-
Gated at Admission Ala, the. gift OF lady
husband, was destroyed by fire this morn
ing The loss is about $4,000, with insur-
ance of $4,000.
MANKOTA, Mimi, May 22.-Fire to-day
DESTROYED the wholesale grocery house Of
j., Patterson & Co. and damaged several
other buildings. Loss, $4,000; insurance
One-half.
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Detroit Free Press.

Bout tn closest call ever had" said
the long-iegged man on a backless chair
in front of the grocery. wus when l wus
enigratin to Californey in 40. There wus
bout fifty of us started together. but
didn't agree very well. so ten of us
separated frum tn rest an run experdi-
ton of our own. We got along all right
till we got among them Apaches. They
was soon hangin' on our trail an one day
they s'rounded us They wus fifty to our
one an all we could look Tor ard 70 WIS 10
die a fightin'. They KEEP circlin' an q
circlin an a gittin nearer all tn time. an
US stan'in' with our backs together waitin'
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Out in the Cold world.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland ram Dealer.
Come" said the kindhearted officer, you
can't wander about here all night You
must go home"
Home. echoed the unfortunate, bitter
ly, what is home to me?"
But you have a home, a warm, COM
Portable, cheerful home"
Il did have such a home, the. very home
you have painted, hut now, ah, heaven, but
now"
But now what, sir?"
..MY wife is house-cleaning.
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LEXINGTON. KY. May civilian
Tarr noted distiller, made an assign
ment this afternoon to r. p. and j. S. Stoll
Assets. 5000 900; liabilities unknown. The
Segment to the same persons. Assets
800 600; liabilities about $50. 000 $50, goo of
which is in first mortgage bonds TO run
fwentv wears
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Reformed Church General synod.

PITTSBURG, May 22.-When the General
Synod. Reformed Presbyterian Church, re-
sumed it's session this morning the subject
of foreign missions was taken up. and Rev.
DR.. George w. Scott spoke again on the
work in India. Some of the stations he
said, were Self-supporting, and the Chris
ton Endeavor Society had been started
with the help of the natives The report of
the treasurer of the board of education,
which was next presented showed receipts
of S. $4,000. OF this amount $1,000 was the
Gibson bequest for the Cedarville (O) Col
lege. The committee on finance, appointed
to raise an amount sufficient TO defray the
expenses of the General Synod advised that
each congregation be assessed to pay the
expenses of the delegates. and that a spe-
cial taxation be made pro rata upon the
membership of the churches.
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Wage Scale Rejected,

CLEVELAND, O., May 22.-The tin
plate manufacturers association, at it's
meeting to-day rejected the wage scale
presented by the tin workers and a commit
tee was appointed to meet a similar COM
Pittee from the w rkers at conference to
be held in Pittsburg at some time in the
near future to decide the question of wages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-23
champion Swimmer Drowned.

STOCKTON, Cal. May 22.-Charles Ca
WILL the Australian champion swimmer
who recently swan around the seal rocks
al the Cliff House and across Golden Gate.
was drowned tonight while swimming In
Jacksons baths here. He was trying TO
beat his record OF five minutes and I'VE
seconds under water.