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BLACKLIST UPHELD.
Chicago Judge Says Railways Have
the Same Rights as Employees.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-Judge Brown, of the
Circuit Court, to-day sustained demurrer
to the declaration in the case of William
f. Mcdonald, a switchman who sued the
Illinois Central Railroad Company and the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
for alleged blacklisting. The case is one of
thirty-four which were begun against the
railroad companies in June, 1896, and is sim
liar in its general details to the Ketcham
case, in which verdict for $4,000 was set
aside few weeks ago. Judge Brown held
that the declaration did not show any illegal
act and took the position that the railroad
company could make rule for its own pro-
lection, just as much as the men had the
right to band together. The case was ap-
pealed.
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BOSTON, Feb 5.-The Supreme Court to-
day gave a decision in the case of Thomas
f. Tracy, vice president of the Cigar Max
ers' International Union of America, VS..
Joseph Baker, ordering a decree for the
plaintiffs. The suit was brought under the
law forbidding the fraudulent use of trades
union labels The court holds that the
statute protects such trades unions, as we'll
as merchants, and that manufacturers must
stop unauthorized use of the union label as
well as counterfeits of it.
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No Trouble About Dried Fruit.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-The following
cablegram from Ambassador White, at Ber-
lin. which was received late in the after
noon, contains all of the news of the day
concerning the fruit exclusion decree:
Hamburg consul reports examination
commenced and all fresh fruit admitted ex-
cept eighty-one cases, where claim is made
that the scale insect was found No trouble
about dried fruit"
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four fiscal years these shipments are given
as follows: 1894, $12S l2l: 1895, s291 e45; 1885,
s715,2 1897, 81 904 first half 1895 Sl217,
49, The exports during the last six months
are classified as follows: Dried apples, $342,
sos: prunes, 1865 S16; raisins, S145S7; apples,
green or ripe. $2S2, 81; preserved fruits. $15,-
Ss4; all others, s1s7 ,l9S nuts, $40. Total
e1 o. 100
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Doctor shot IN oklaho,,.

PERRY. o. r.. Feb. 5.-Dr. w NJ. Nc
Coy. a physician from Lincoln. Neb., was
shot and killed near Shaner Postoffice six
teen miles southeast of here, to-day Nc
Coy and his tenant, John w. Crandall.
were living in the same house. Craadall
has been away from home. On returning
his wife told him # many acts of cruelty
that DR.. Mccoy hal heaped on her The
first time that Mettoy came from his room
Crandall shot him dead
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Train Wrecked, Two Employees killed
and Several People Hurt.

ST. LOUIS. Feb 5.-A COW derailed the
north-bound Texas special On the ST. Louis
Iron Mountain & Southern Railway. part Of
the Missouri Pacific system, at Hematite.
thirty-six miles south of ST. Louis, to-day.
resulting in the death of Engineer Francis
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5. = The four-story
rear tenement at $50 East Houston street
was destroyed by fire tonight. Seven fam
lilies lost everything they owned and two
children were burned to DEATH They were
Tony, three years DID, and Michael, year
younger the children of Fillippo SpoineIle.
a bootblack, living with his wife and three
children on the top floor
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OWENSBORO, Ky, Feb 5.-Warehouses
and material Of Marsden Cellulose Company
at Marsden, Ind, burned at il o'clock to-
night. Twenty thousand tons of corn
stalks were destroyed, together with a
large quantity of partially manufactured
cellulose Loss estimated at S20Onn
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Shipments of Fruits to Germany,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-An advance
statement OF the Bureau of Statistics shows
a remarkable increase in the recent shin
ments of fruit from the United States TO
Germany. During the last six months end
ed Dec 81 the shipments of fruits of all
kinds, green, dried and preserved, and nuts
aggregated $4,000 in excess of the exports
of the entire fiscal year 1897 For the last
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-06
PIainheId, ILL.,, Unfortunate.

AURORA ILL.,, Feb. 5.-Fue at Plainfeld
last night burned the Evarts block bank
opera house, postoftice and the stores of
Hays & McCreary, Upon q Wiley and A.
E. Mottinger. Loss $4,000; insurance. half
This is the second time the business part
of the town has been burned.
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FRANKFORT. KY Feb. 5.-The Brons-
ton poolroom bill passed the Senate to-day
and was sent to the House. The bill not
only makes pool selling a felony except on
race courses, but excludes foreign books
from even there
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NEW ENGLAND's STRIKE.
MIR. Coolidge Says Operatives Are
Making Mistake

BOSTON, Feb 5.-T Jefferson Coolidge.
treasurer Of the Amoskeag mills. of Man
chester, has returned from trip TO Florida
He says OF the general mill situation: ION
the maintenance of the reduction In wages
depends the existence Of the New England
mills, and striking against reduction Is
mistake on the part of the Operative who
are attempting TO kill the goose that laws
the golden egg. II the mill hands desire to
be out OF employment they arc taking the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-06

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Feb. 6.-ShortIv
after midnight fire destroyed the large fac
tory of the Bridgeport Silyer-plating Com
pany, manufacturers of silver novelties.
Loss SlO.0O0.
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Twelve PeopIe Drowned.

KEEL, Feb. By the capsizing of a navy
launch here to-day nine sailors and three
workmen were drowned
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CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-The four-story plant
Of the Vulcan iron works was DESTROYED hy
fire tonight. The loss was SIS 900, covered
bY insurance.
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The MOnOn Route
CHICAGO

Trains leave indianapolis
700 a. IN. II so a. 1886 p. m. 1855 night
Trains arrive Indianapolis
$50 a. m. 1855 a. s2:4O .. M 431 y. m
sDaily except Sunday. = -.
Leaves Chicago, returning, at 2;45 a. m, Can be
taken any time after $3.50 p m. -. -...
Ticket Offices, 2 w. Wash. St, Union Station
Massachusetts-ave. Depot and Twenty second ST.
GEO w HAYIER. ID. p. A.
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one-third as much.

Albany is situated on the Lake Erie a.
Western Railway. in Delaware township
and county twelve miles northeast OF Mum
Gle the county seat and six miles from
Redkey. 1T is a gas-belt manufacturing
city and has a population of over two thou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-06
The Contact System.

Later developments in the case of the
horse alleged to have been fatally shocked
by the Capital railways electric current
the other day serve to indicate that there
Is some doubt whether the horse was killed
as a result of the shock or suffered from
purely natural causes. The Stars COM
ments on the case Monday were based upon
all the facts then obtainable, and it does
not desire now that any injustice shall be
done to tie railroad company in the light
of the controversy that has arisen pending
the final settlement of the case. 1t is but
fair that the electric company be given a
full opportunity to demonstrate that the
horse was not shocked. This is the more
important in view of the suspicion that
rests in some minds against the general
features of the contact system, which it
is asserted. has already shocked horses in
the streets. However the case may result
as regards the liability of the electric de-
vice in use for the death of the animal
IT is plain that judgment should be sus-
pended pending a definite decision.
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lean authorities as speedily as the condi-
lions permitted, and finally the Turkish
government consented to try the murderers
for their crime. So q number Of names
were posted as those Of the accused per-
sons and there was q farce OF a trial, the
assassins being absent. They were never
theless convicted and sentenced to long
terms of Imprisonment. Those sentences
have been pleaded in further negotiations,
although the absurdity of the plea could
not be concealed. The patience Of thic
country Is now exhausted. and the pend
ing resolution should stir the State De-
partment officials to action that will bring
the Sultan to terms. Lenz was killed. be-
yond question, by Turkish soldiers. There
is evidence to show that the so-called brig
ands wore the uniform of the Turkish.
army and that they fired in wantonness to
terrify the peasantry by displaying their
disregard for everybody but the subjects
Of the Sultan. Whatever may be the ex-
act state of the case. however. the truth
is plain that an atrocious crime has been
committed, that the demands of this gov
eminent have been disregarded and scorned
and that the time is at hand for peremp-
tory demands for reparation upon this
semi-civilized ruler.
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The Crisis Postponed.

The Presidents message which was pre-
pared to be sent to Congress today would
have meant Inevitable war with Spain had
1t been transmitted. The postponement at
the last moment of the sending of the mes
sage suggests the possibility of surrender
by Spain to the American demands.
If peace for warning Cuba, relief for
starving Cuba, freedom for enslaved Cuba
and full reparation for the destruction Of
the Maine can be secured without war it
Is well. But upon these issues the Amer
lean people are keyed up TO the fighting
point. and the yielding will not be on their
part, whether the die is cast on Monday Or
earlier.
The postponement of a Presidents mes
sage which promised to lead to hostilities
on the ground that the lives of Americans
would not be safe in the territory of the
prospective enemy after its transmittal is
IN itself a savage indictment of the an
archical and barbarcus condition of Span
ish so-called government in Cuba, which
1t has become the duty of the American
republic to correct and reform by the ex-
pulson of Spanish rule from the island.
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No Fooli.hness Now.

1t Is unfortunate that there should be
disposition on the part of any persons In
this city to seek to annoy or insult the
Spanish minister here resident even in
these days of high feeling against the gov
eminent which he represents. The acts
committed in the vicinity Of the legation
house by vandals are not to be accepted by
the officials there as in the least degree
typical of the American spirit. There IS
rothing brave or patriotic or manly about
them. They are the deeds of towards and
unworthy of this nation and particularly
of its capital city, and the police should
exert every effort to capture and punish
severely the perpetrators Of the petty acts
of annoyance. Though war results from
the present strain the minister and his
associates should be accorded the most
courteous treatment. Let the conduct Of
this capital and all other American COM
munities in such time stand forth in
striking contrast to what is reasonably
anticipated in the way of insult and yio-
lence from the mob Of Havana
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The LEM Outrage.

A resolution was introduced in the House
yesterday that deserves prompt attention.
even though Congress may be considering
far sraver matters of international i'm
portance. This resolution, presented by
Representative William A. Stone, requests
the Secretary of State to demand and urge
the payment of an indemnity for the MUIR
der Of Frank G. Lenz. This man Lenz was
an around-the-v orld cyclist. In his tour
he visited Armenia and Kurdestan and
was killed by so-called brigands. This gov
eminent later learned of the tragedy and
made representations to the Turkish gov
eminent that were replied to with the char
acteristic elaboration that marks Ottoman
diplomacy. The Porte asserted that Lenz
was killed by brigands who could not be
Identified. inasmuch as they had fled to
the mountains and it was beyond the power
of the authorities to find them. There was
good deal of diplomatic clubbing about
the case, which was pushed by the Amer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-06
Government for Cubn.

Nobody has expected, nor has anybody
had the right to expect that perfect
government would spring into existence in
Cuba Immediately upon the downfall of
Spanish rule. Such a thing could not pos
sibly be. The island has been torn with
disagreement and contentious for great
many years. The people, necessarily. have
given thought principally to their dis
tresses. They nave had little time for any
thing else. United, as they have been, in
their detestation of Spain and her methods,
they have devoted themselves to organiza-
ton for the purpose of throwing off the
Spanish yoke.
But their aspirations upon the point of
better government are clear. They want
to govern themselves. They are looking
here for the model of that which they think
would be best for them. A government of
the people. by the people, and for the peo-
pie. adjusted to Cuba as that government
is adjusted to the United States is the OBJ
ject of their desires. And who shall say
that it is not within their reach? Not
working perfectly at once. of course. Our
own government started off slowly and en-
eountered many difficulties, but by the ex-
ercise of patience and firmness We sue
ceeded.
May not the Cubans hope to solve their
difficulties by the exercise of the same
qualities? Why not? Their leaders are
men of excellent abilities. Those in COM
mand of their troops in the field have
shown capacity for war superior to that
of their enemies Those in charge of
their negotiations in this country are
men of undoubted equipment for affairs.
They have threaded their way through
many embarrassments and hamperings
with notable degree of tact and skill and
surprising success. Why should not
these men and their fellows prove them
selves to be capable and successful in
garnering for the general good the fruits
Of revolution as in organizing and conduct
ing the revolution itself?
The main point, as The Star stated a few
days ago, is to get rid of Spain. The prob
lem then becomes one appealing to every
man in Cuba who desires the betterment of
his own and the general condition. 1t will
be difficult in the extreme. 1t will demand
sacrifices, just the revolution has de-
manded sacrifices. The United States will
lend its aid, and with that aid failure will
be impossible.
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The Invincible Armada.

Spanish naval movements during these
days inevitably bring to mind. the story
of the ''invincible armada that at it's de-
parture typified the vain-glory of Spanish
arms and at its return marked the collapse
OF Spanish naval prestige. There is now
preparing for departure from Cadiz q for
midable feet of war ships destined plainly
for American waters, consisting of some
of Spain's finest ships, truly powerful
squadron that, associated with the vessels
now in these waters and on the way, will
give Spain fighting force of no mean
power. The question arises as TO whether
the story of the armada will be repeated
II war should result from the present
strain between Spain and the United States.
The armada was dispatched to England
by Phillip ii in 15ss fer the purpose of adj
ministering to protestanism a crushing
blow. Pope Sixtus v had given England
TO Phillip and the Spanish king sought to
take possession of his property He
caused an army of 10000 soldiers to be as
sembled in Flanders under the Duke of
Parma to cooperate with the ships. But
the ships never reached Flanders. The
armada consisted of 129 vessels of various
styles of construction and equipment, car
Tying 5000 sailors. 1000 soldiers and 2 zoos
cannon. together with provisions for 20 COG
men for six months. 1t was originally
commanded by the veteran seaman, the
Marquis Of Santa Cruz, who died. how
ever. before the armada sailed. He was
succeeded by the Duke of Medina Sfdonia
who had had little experience and was
not highly regarded as a fighter. The
Dbips left port in July and sighted Lizards
Point. England. late in that month.
The coming Of the armada had been an.
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The Bird of Freedom.

The eagle scars to greet the sun
An never shets his eye.
He know jes' what is bein' done
AS every hour goes by.
He's simple in his plumage, but
He's lofty in his flight,
An no one ever seen him cut
An run away from fight.
The ostrich has fine feathers, too,
An most amazin' might,
But doesn't know jes' what to do
When danger heaves in sight.
His common method is to find
Some place to stow his head,
Sos not to bother of his mind
With danger that's ahead.
Oh, freedoms emblem, let no doubt
Be lingerin' in the heart;
Let's see We bravely steppin' out
An actin of your part
Show to the world that stops to view,
With expectation stirred,
That you're an eagle, through a
through,
An not no ostrich bird!
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Tires.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

We do not know whether the New York
(good &C ads law includes an effective wide
tire law, but If that is not supplied it's good
effects will be transient. If our political
provIdences insure that only wide tires for
heavy loads shall be used on the new roads
they will be permanent blessing. But If
the old style of tires is permitted to tear
them to pieces 1t will not be many years be-
fore we have nothing but the tax bills to
remember them by.
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Congress. and the President Instructe

SOhSEcSH anu INC TECSAoCht AhStTuCtCus
This is good time to recall the fact that
in the elections of 1896, which brought out
the largest vote ever polled in this country,
the cause of independent government for
Cuba was the one cause upon which all were
united. The sharpest divisions existed on all
domestic questions, and the campaign was
waged from start to finish with unusual feel
ing But republicans, democrats and popu-
lists alike declared in their platforms and at
the polls that Spanish rule in Cuba ought to
be brought to a close. There was no division
whatever on that subject
The success of the republicans carried
with it the same obligation with respect to
that plank that applied to the other planks
of the platform. They were charged by
that success with the duty of intervening
in the interests CT good government for
Cuba. And Congress as well as the Presi-
dent received instructions to that end. The
national platform entered into the cam
paign for Congress. and not a man of that
party was elected to the present House but
was committed by his election to the policy
of peace for Cuba based upon Independent
government.
The questions decided at the polls in No
vember, 1885, have been taken up in the
order Of their Importance. First of course,
came those relating to our own affairs.
The government needed more revenue, and
that has been supplied. The influence of
the government was pledged to an effort
to try to bring about the free coinage Of
silver by international agreement, and that
has been exerted once, and may be exerted
again. The necessity for currency reform
was confessed, and bill has been prepared
and introduced in the House which in time
will insure action of some kind by Con-
gress.
So that-a little late as some people
think, but still in time-we have now come
to the case of Cuba. Everybody was VIC
torious at the polls on that issue. The cleo
ton of Mr.. Bryan and democratic House
would have carried with 1t the same obli-
cation respecting Cuba that the election of
Mr.. Mckinley and a republican House did.
Everybody therefore is committed, and to
the same end. Hence it is not only appro-
pirate, but in accordance with the instruc-
tons delivered by the people at the polls.
that Congress by a unanimous vote should
cooperate with the President in q good
purpose and a clear plan to put an end to
Spanish tyranny in Cuba.
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Resentment.

There was a riot in the harem.
Don't you think" exclaimed the sultan,
that because you are the favorite Just at
present you can talk behind my back with
impunity. I am aware Of the epithet you
applied to me-"
"To what have you reference?" she In
quired.
ITO your unjust sarcasms. I desire TO
have it understood that will not stand 1t
to be called a Spaniard. 1 only hold mas
sacres once in a WHILE"
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ticipated in England and caused the ut
most CONSERVATION. Its fame had pre-
ceded 1t and the people had grave fears
for their safety. especially as Queen Eliza
beth had been niggardly in her allowances
to the naval forces and the efficiency Of
that branch of the. national defense was
seriously doubted. Public prayers were
offered and CONSERVATION led almost to
the point of panic.
The Spanish admiral decided that before
he took on the army waiting in Flanders
he would attack the shipping in Plymouth
harbor and so deal a heavy initial blow.
He deployed his ships in a crescent, but
before he could get within striking range
Lord Howard, commanding the British
fleet Of eighty ships and 9.000 men, slipped
out of the harbor and fell upon the Span
iard's rear. infiicting heavy damage. The
British ships were swifter and more easily
handled The British seamen were better
trained than the Spaniards and the battle
which began with the odds of numbers and
guns strongly favoring the invaders, ended
in the complete rout of the armada. The
fighting lasted week. The Spanish ships
then sought refuge in the harbor of Calais.
but they were driven thence by fire-ships
sent among them by the British COM
mander, and in the open sea he renewed
the battle and desisted only when his am
munition had given out, August 49, and
he was forced to return to England.
The armada was seriously shattered by
the blows of battle, but a more complete
destruction awaited the Spaniards. A
fierce gale arose and drove many of the
galleons ashore on the channel islands. OF
the 'invincible armada of 100 vessels only
fifty-four reached Spain, desperately bat
tered by shot and wave.
The squadron about to start for America
represents in mechanical matters the most
advanced ideas of naval construction. The
Pelayo is formidable ship, perhaps the
equal of any in the American navy. But
these who have investigated declare that
the Spanish ships would not be as service
able in time of war as they might be If q
better spirit existed among the men. Thu
chasm between the officers and their crew
is Unreasonable, and the latter are thought
as a consequence to be deficient in the re-
sponsive quality that goes far toward vic
tory in an engagement.
the United States places no reliance upon
Spanish inefficiency or upon providentiai
visitations, however. in this emergency.
1t relies upon the ability of it's seamen and
officers, that has been amply demonstrated
in the past, to deal as effectively with all
invaders as did their progenitors under
Howard in 1888.
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Tips on Mr.. Letters wheat speculation
are said to have leaked out and benefited
several burlesquers so as to enable them to
live without working. This may give Mr..
Letter some claim to rank as an elevator
of the stage.