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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31

EAU CLAIRE Wis, July 3O.--Marshal H.
j. Walker of Durand last night shot and
fatally wounded James Crone. who, with a
was burglarizing store.
Crone said he was a striking miner from
Scranton, Pa. driven TO the commission
of crime through hunger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31

HINTON. w Va. July S0.--A freight
train stalled in Lewis tunnel last night on
the Chesapeake q Ohio, and the crew was
overcome by foul air. Conductor Ed Bray
is dead and Sam Hamilton, Ed Womack
and Tom Camewood are in a precarious
condition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31

BUFFALO, July 30-Two Lehigh freight
trains collided at Depew Junction early
this morning, killing George Elensbee. en-
gineer, of Manchester and Charles Eddy,
fireman, of Sayre. James Radcliffe, fire.
man, of Sayre, was slightly injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Jasper Finney is seriously i'll at his home
on College avenue
Othello l.. Deitch was yesterday appoint
ed administrator of tho estate of Christian
Schowkowsky. Bond. $500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
DON EYeS
Old W ayne
I sc Cigar.

building on the south. In building an addi-
ton to the school. the board used up the
girls playground, and it was to supply this
need that Mr.. Thompson purchased and pre-
scented the lots. One of them was purchased
of ID. M. Parry who cut the price in two
when he learned the purpose of the buyer.
The gift gives the school building solid
block of ground.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
WHAT THE BANKS SHOW.

ClearingS Last Week 2S.7 Per Cent.
Greater than Same Week Last Year.
NEW YORK. July 3O.-The following Ia
BILE, compiled by Bradstreet. shows the
bank clearings for eightv-seven cities, for
the week ending July 20, with the percent
age of increase and decrease as compared
with the corresponding week last year:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
After Eight months, Idleness.

1SHPEMING, Mich, July 30.-The Excel
sior blast furnace, one of the largest char
coal iron furnaces in the country will go
in blast on Monday next after eight
months idleness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
Union Trust company's Purchase.

The Union Trust Company has purchased
the Wright block on the north side of
Market street, between Pennsylvania and
Delaware streets, paying $4,000 for the
property.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
General Hnrrison,s 7Dxttatiou

General Harrison has received an invita-
ton from the executive committee of the
Tennessee exposition at Nashville to attend
on Indiana day, Oct 5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31

Yesterday e. c. Thompson made a deed
to the Irvingtcn School Board for two lots
on Central avenue adjoining the schonI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
"pie" Newem,s GaIIow. PRAYER.

SELMA. Ala. July 3O.-"Pig" Newell. col
o d vas hanged here to-day. He admitted
J Is fuiis and while on the scaffold prayed
far ITO Lord 10 send two angels TO escort
n 10 glory. The drop fell at 1925 and his
nacA WIS broke
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
July.
County.
Comp. Prod. Dry.


DECREASE completed wells. .............. 6
increase new production, barrels. 100
Increase dry holes neutrality-suspicious..
Abandoned wells Observation-Disclosures. II
Average August wells. barrels........ 26 2-3
Average September wells, barrels. 20 2-3
Average October wells, barrels. ........ Y,
Average November wells. barrels 70
Average December wells barrels. %
Average January wells, barrels .. %
Average February wells barrels. 21A
Average March wells, barrels. ......... SO
Average April wells, barrels. ........... 80 1-3
Average May wells, barrels. ........... 35h
average June wells, barreis..... 2S5s
Average July wells, barrels. ........... 3512
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
PrOgreNN.
la North American.

Philadelphia North American.
See how speedily Alaska is becoming civil
lied Already there is demand for police
and troops IL the territory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31
His Past.
New York Evening Sun.

NEW 1OTK Evening sun.
She-You don't seem to do much talking
when you're with Miss Blank
He-No, I'm doing the thinking.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31

PERRY. o. T., July 3o.-Ben Vaughan,
twenty years of age, may be lynched here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-31

Totals outside New York. 412l7O,43o Inc. IA 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. j. e. Rountree of Midwife. is in
the city.
Mr.. II. B. Strange of statesboro. is in
the city
Mr.. Whitfield Clark of Herbert. is at
the Pulaski.
Mr.. r. II. mcfarland of Darien, is
in the city.
Mr.. b. II. Theus of Seminole. S. c.,
is in the city.
Mr.. II. e. w. Palmer of Atlanta, is
at the De Soto.
Mr.. j. A. Bryan of Tampa, is stopping
at the Screven.
Mr.. Thomas Martin Of Button. is a
guest Of the Screven
Mr.. c. w Brazell of Refdsville. is reg
istered at the Pulaski.
DR.. s. A. Goodwin left last night by
the Central for Louisville.
Mr.. George T. Shinn, representing the
Henley bicycle works Richmond. Ind,
was in the city yesterday.
The Morning News had the pleasure Of
a call yesterday from Mr.. II. e. Hutchins
whom, 1t was supposed at the time was
fatally injured by being crushed between
the bumpers Of two cars while attending
to his duty as yard master of the Cen
trail railroad, at Atlanta last October.
Mr.. Hutchins was carried to the Grady
hospital, where he was taken Immediately
after the accident, until Christmas day,
when he went to his home and took din
ner with his family. He has only been
out this week, and thought a trip to Sa-
vannah to see his old friends would be
beneficial. His recovery is considered re-
markable. All the flesh was torn from
his stomach and from his legs nearly
down to his knees and both hips we're
Ia nh frfa ha mill
tually entirely recover from his in
juries. Mr.. Hutchins was for many years
on the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway, and was master of transporta-
tion when he resigned and removed to At
lanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
FRAUDS IN THE ARMoR PLATE.
Thorough Tests to BE Made Before
Plates Are Accented.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The steel board
which has been considering the defective
material furnished by the Carnegie Com
pany for the battleshfps Kearsarge and
Kentucky, Illinois and Alabama, has re-
commended to Secretary Herbert that
the shipbuilders be permitted to go ahead
with the work on these vessels, and in
case any plate develops weakness while
being formed to fit the frames, a thor
ough test be made of the group of mate
rial to which such plate belongs when,
if no weakness is shown. the group may
be used, but in case of tests being unsat-
isfactory the entire group shall be re-
jected. Secretary Herbert has approved
the suggestion, and particularly at New
port News. where most of the workmen
had been laid off. operations will he re-
sumed. The steel board has also sug-
gested certain changes in the specifica-
tons, which, if adopted, will go a long
way towards preventing further steel
frauds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
CLAIM ron s2I,222 SOLD FOR 81.
sale of "a Number of Rare Coins In
VoIvcd in the Deal.

From the Atlanta (Ga) Constitution.
1t is not often that claim for as much
as 81, Do. % is sold for the sum of 81. A
transaction of that kind was consum-
mated in Atlanta yesterday. The contract
making the transfer of the claim was filed
for record in the Fulton superior court.
The claim involving such a large sum
of money which appears to be so little
valued is against w E. Skinner. formerly
of Boston, and now of New York. He is
supposed to have secured possession of
certain valuable pieces of money which
were formerly in the possession of Ben
jamin E. Sims of Atlanta
The coins are six in number, and were
supposed to be worth the large amount
stated. Sims, it seems, has been unable
to secure the twenty-one thousand and
odd dollars, and he has just sold a one
half interest in the claim for ST.
Terrell F. Simmons is the purchaser of
the half interest in the big claim. He
pllnked down 81 in cash to Sims yester-
day, and now hopes to clear more than
$4,000 by the deal He bases his eXpec-
tations on the idea that the claim against
Skinner can and will be collected. The
seller and buyer have entered into CO.
partnership to force Skinner to pay for the
coins alleged to have been shipped him
during August, 1898, and If the amount
is secured it will be divided between the
parties.
The coins described as having been sold
to Skinner, and which were valued at such
a big price are:
One United States gold coin of the $40
denomination, stamped as coined in 1919
and in uncirculated condition, and of the
5ftf4aismatic value of $1,000
One 20 shillings( Bermuda, gold coin, not
dated, of the numismatic value of 5000.
One silver half dollar, United States
coin, dated 1884, in uncirculated condition,
of the numismatic value of $1,000
One United States dime piece, dated
1880, in fair condition, valued at 1920.
Two half dimes, United States coin, da-
ted 1902, of the value of 5000 each.
In transferring one-half interest in the
claim, Sims signs the following:
l, Benjamin E. Sims, have sold and by
these presents do grant, assign and con-
vey unto Terrell E. Simmons a certain
account or claim amounting to ST. 20
due to me. the said Sims, by one w. A.
Skinner, formerly of Boston, Mass, but
now of New York. Said amount being
due for six rare and valuable coins ship
ped to said Skinner at Boston on the nth
day of August, 1898. 1t is expressly under
stood by all parties that said Sims does
not guarantee the collection of said claim
or any part thereof.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
BOOKS BY ROYALTY.
People Who Sit on Thrones Are
Fond of ScribbIing.
From the Hartford Times.

From the Hartford Times.
There is no class which is more subject
to that common malady. the scribbiing
mania, than royalty. The trouble arises
in this case from an abundance of leisure
and money. The sovereigns, princes or
princesses, have noticed the attention
which ordinary persons attract to them
selves by the publication of books. and
feel that loyal millions are yearning to
hear from them also.
When they see themselves in print they
are thrilled. The result is almost inevitably
that they repeat the offense. In very few
cases have these royal publications the eX-
cuse of any literary merit. Perhaps the
Queen of Roumania, the poetess Carmen
SYLVIA" is an exception to this rule, but 1t
is safe to say that her works have not
given Joy to a very large reading public.
The most conspicuous examples of royal
literature have been furnished by the
Queen of England. Her first work was
EARLY Days of His Royal Highness, the
Prince Consort." The next, published in
1861, was Leaves From the Journal OF
Our Life in the Highlands" This is IN
doubtedly her chief work. In 1885 she pup
lished More Leaves From the Journal of
Our Life in the Highlands" She also edi-
ted the Life of His Royal Highness,
the Prince Consort,' which was written
by Sir Theodore Martin.
Many of her majesty's numerous de-
scendants have had fancies In the same
direction. The Prince of Wales is, OF
course, an exception.
The Duke of Clarence and Duke of York
wrote a journal of their voyage around
the world in the cruiser Bacchante.
Princess Christian Is a kind patron OF
young women in humble circumstances,
and she has written several magazine ar
titles dealing with her philanthropic
schemes.
The Warehouses of Lorne is responsible
for good deal of poetry, including "Gui-
do and Lita; A Tale of the Riviera" and
metrical version of the Psalms. The
princess has written notes on art and fash
ron for London weeklies, and perhaps leans
more toward literature than any other
member OF the royal family. The Mar
quis of Lorne is also fond of literary work
He has recently written an article for
magazine. while his guidebook to Windsor
Castle Is well known 20 the public
The German emperor has composed mu-
sic and written a short story.
King Oscar OF Sweden is an incorrigible
literary monarch. He has published "A
Memoir of Charles XII" Poems and
Leaflets From My Journal" and other
things.
The late Comte de Paris was also a pro-
life writer. He published History Of
the Civil War in the United States" and
pamphlet ON Trades Unions in Eng
land" among other works.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
POPULIsTs NAME 4 CANDIDATE.
Cyrus Thompson the Man They VIII
Run Against Pritchard.

Raleigh, N. c.. Jan. 15.-The populistic
caucus at midnight nominated DR.. Cyrus
Thompson for senator on the second bal
lot. Thompson, Dockery, Mott, Hileman
and Guthrie, were voted for on the first
ballot. On the second ballot all except
the first two were withdrawn. Thompson
and Dockery received % and 9'votes re-
spectivey. Senator Parker of Randolph,
one of the boilers, returned to the eau
Gus last night. 1t is understood that he
will vote for the nominee. 1t is not be-
lieved that Hardison, who went into the
caucus with Parker, will desert Pritchard.
The situation virtually remains I'M
changed. Fourteen populist votes in adj
dition to the republican vote will elect
Pritchard 1t is claimed that at least
eighteen will stand by him to the last. At
this hour, there appears to be no reason
for changing the prediction that Pritchard
Will be his own successor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
Nm. =, -e--sr-e-------
NEW RAILROAD FOR GAFFNEY.
rue Ohio River and Charleston to
Build an Extension.

rAlladelphia Jan. 15.-It was learned to-
way mat the Ohio River and Charleston
.aNroad which is controlled by the
finance and Investment Company of this
wy viii extend its lines from Blacksburg.
= 70 10 Gaftney, in the same state, and
we management expect that the immedi-
ae result Of the extension will be a SUBJ
''Suual Increase in earnings.
a.. ~ was explained by a director of the
| ~ this afternoon that the building
vi vi 'He road TO Gaffney would make avail
80 ~. me valuable water powers on the
atoda river, near Blacksburg, the devel-
ossutht OF which has been delayed because
~ sHr absence Of transportation facilities
c'4 mat the extension will connect the
,.,t lohee Falls cotton mills and Gaffney
,%H4 lne main line of the road, thus Civ
~ J.. considerable new traffic. There will
~ ~ ], ls. ne OF 100000 bonds on the road in
WI, VIZ Nofjh and South Carolina for the pur-
US OF building branches and making ex-
'.s'ons' All the bonds furnishing SUM-
~, '' funds for such new work as decid-
n. upon have been UNDERWATER, but the
,'''' holders will first be given an oppor-
UNITY 10 subscribe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
MIR. AND MRS. BYRON.
n Fine MeIOdramn This Afternoon
and Another Tonight.

Mar. and Mrs Oliver Byron brought the
strongest company they have ever brought
to Savannah last night in one Of the
strongest melodramas that has been pre-
scented here in long time. The Turn of
the Tide is a melodrama Astounding in rich
comedy scenes and interesting and start
ling situations. The story is Of the heroic
kind, and Mr.. Byron is the hero. Hal
Nandelive, which character is of the style
peculiar to Mr.. Byron. Mrs Byron as
Peggy has the part of the witty, whole
souled Irish woman, which she PLAYS as
only Kate Byron can play this line of char
acter. In the development of the story
there is given a chance for Mrs. Byron to
exhibit some elegant costumes, and she
embraces the opportunity, and her cos
tunes are rich and elegant, as are also
those worn by Miss Magile and Miss Bea-
man. Mr. r. Fulton Russell as
the villain Luigi, gave a strong
dramatic Characterization The comedy
was supplied, except by Mrs. Byrons eff
forts, by Fred Warren and George Daley,
the latter introducing some excellent spe-
cialties, as did also Miss Louise Valentine,
who is a very clever dancer.
The scenery is all new and the scene of
the Italian quarter in New York decora-
ted in honor Garibaldfs birthday, was
bright and beautiful
AT the matinee to-day the Turn of the
Tide will be repeated, and tonight the
ever popular Ups and Downs of Life will
be the bill.
Kate Byron wears in a scene of the
Turn of the Tide what is said to be one
of the finest wraps ever made to be worn
on the stage. 1t is of black silk velvet,
lined with blue brocaded silk and edged
with Russian sable the entire cloak being
embroidered with cut jet. 1t was design
ed and made by Felix, after one ordered
by the Empress of Germany.
The fact that Edouard RemenY the
great Hungarian vioinist, Is to give
limited amount of his time to some of the
leading cities in the south this winter has
attracted a great deal of attention. not
only from the muscally educated public,
but also by many who are seldom inter
ested in musical affairs. Few have ever
attained the reputation that this noted
master of the violin has gained for him
self. He has with him a splendid company
of gifted artists, and those who have the
opportunity of hearing them will indeed
be fortunate Remenyi will appear in
Savannah under the auspices of the Y.
M. c. A. star course of entertainments
Jan. 80.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
DEATH OF MINISTER WILLIS.
Pneumonia Contracted at Frisco the
Cause of His Demise.


Honolulu. Jan. Z. via San Francisco,
Jan. 15.-Correspondence of Southern As
ISOLATED Press. per steamer Monowai-
United States Minister Albert S. Willis
died at his residence yesterday morning
at s o'clock after several months illness.
The direct cause of his death was pneu-
monia. which he contracted in San Fran
cisco early last year. His condition has
been at times such that it gave his fam.
lily hopes of his ultimate recovery, and
again it was precarious to a degree that
filled his physicians with grave alarm
A few days ago his condition was much
improved and his family renewed their
hopes, but the change for the better was
temporary
Some time after midnight Tuesday Min
lister Willis condition began growing
worse, and 1t was seen that the end was
not far off. He lost consciousness and
his breathing was difficult and in this
condition he remained until dissolution
took place.
1t is not known yet whether an escort
will be sent with the remains, but it seems
to be the opinion of number of citizens
that representative of the foreign office
should be detailed as an escort to accom-
pany the remains to Louisville and turn
them over to the officials there Until the
funeral takes place detail of gentlemen,
selected by the minister of foreign affairs,
will remain at Minister Willis residence.
Directly the intelligence of the death Of
the minister was received by the govern
ment the flags on the judiciary building
and military headquarters were lowered
to half mast Most of the business houses
and shipping followed suit as soon as his
death was known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16
HE ENJOYED THE EXERCISES.
Chancellor BOgGs COngratuIates the
Cadets on Their Field Day.

Cadets on Their Field Day.
Capt. ]. f. Brooks of the Savannah Ca
diets has received letter from Chancellor
William E. Boggs of the state university
congra tulating the Cadets upon their
work on Thanksgiving day.
Chancellor Boggs, who was present on
that occasion. was much impressed by the
showing made by the Cadets, and he him
self is especially interested along that line
because of the wholesome athletic spirit
that now prevails at the university, and
which he is endeavoring to strengthen and
build up. Chancellor Boggs' letter is as
follows:
University OF Georgia, Office Of the
Chancellor. Athens, Ga, Jan. g. 1897
Capt. Jordan F. Brooks, Commanding Sa-
vannah Cadets. Dear Sir: l have long in
tended to drop you a line expressing my
pleasure. as an old soldier in witnessing
the military exercises of your men on
Thanksgiving day While / looked on, in
company with Col. Lawton, we were
thinking of what we had learned of SINH
lar exercises in the German army, and of
the tremendous increment of fighting ca
pacity sure to follow from such training.
But when | recall the pleasant hour l
dwell with peculiar satisfaction upon the
moral benefits of spending a holiday in
such manly, clean ciatons-out in the
open air, and free from every faint of dis
spation. Permit me to congratulate you
on this feature of that occasion.
With every good wish for you and for
your splendid body of young soldiers. /
am yours truly, VIM. e. Boggs.
50 successful were these exercises that
it Is likely they will be repeated next
Thanksgiving day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-16

list business were talked over and the
unanimous verdict seemed that they were
good. Col b. w. Wrenn, passenger traf-
lic manager, represented the Plant system:
Mr.. w. ID. Danley. general passenger
agent of the Nashville, Chattanooga and
st. Louis; Mr.. j. c. Halle, general passen-
ger agent, the Central, and Mr.. George
A. Macdonald, general passenger agent,
the Georgia Southern and Florida
Mr.. L. Harrison, adjusting agent of
the Florida Central and Peninsular, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. D. W. Appler, general agent for the
Central at Atlanta was here yesterday.
Mr.. Robert S. French, who has been in
North Carolina for the past month in the
Plant systems interest, will return to Sa-
vannah Tuesday. MIR. French has been
working TO get turpentine hands 70 Geor-
gia and Florida over the Plant system. He
will probably not resume his recent duties
of chief clerk to the passenger department
at this city, but continue on the road as
travelling passenger agent with head
quarters at st. Augustine.
Mr.. John II. Stephens contracting agent
for the Plant system, was in the city
yesterday.
Mr. Geo. w. Haines OF waycross, is
in the city.
Capt. S. $. Fltzsimmons, master of
roadway of the Plant system, is in the
city.
The Florida Press Association will
meet Jan. 20, at Green Cove Springs. An
invitation has been extended the assoc
citation, urging 1t to adjourn and meet
at Tampa. where the coast defense con-
vention will be in progress.
The passenger department of the Plant
system Is busy getting out advertising
matter for its big excursion froIa Port
Tampa to jamaica.