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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
AND TRAGEDY.
Disconsolate Shoemaker Kills His
Wife, His Babe and Himself.
ANOTHER CHILD BADLY WOUNDED

The Terrible Scene of Blood which
Greeted Officers Who Entered the
Abode of POyerty-The Pitiable
Condition of Three-Year-OId Boy.
Baltimore, July 16.-Poverty, cou-
pied with i'll health and a weak minded
wife for helpmeet, were probably the
causes which impelled Louis Eisen,
shoemaker, early yesterday to kill him
self, his wife and babe, and to wound
almost unto death his little son. The
dead: Louis Eisen, aged 81 years;
Sarah Eisen, his wife, 80 years; Nor
ris Eisen, 13 months old. Wounded:
Harry Eisen, 312 years old, will prob
ably recover.
The tragedy occurred at the squalid
apartments which the family called
home at 1908 East Lexington street,
but the exact time is not known. An
occupant of the upper floor Of the lit
tie tenement discovered le tragedy
about 8 o'clock and Immediately sum
moned the police. The officers found
the corpse of Eisen lying in the middle
of the floor with his head almost sew
cred from the body, and beside him
lay the razor with which the crazed
head of the household had done his
murderous work. The body of Mrs.
Eisen lay across and old mattress in
the corner of the room, her throat
also cut from ear to ear, while the in
fant's little body was in baby car
riage behind the shoemaker's counter.
A most pitiable and distressing
;1rkt how Gtand-
ing near the body of his dead mother,
with blood streaming from cash In
his throat, looking wonderingly at the
policeman as they hastily examined the
corpses to see if there was any sign OF
life. The disordered condition of the
little furniture which the room con-
tanned told of the struggle which Mrs.
Eisen had made for the life Of herself
and the little ones. Bloody footprints
were found in all parts Of the two
rooms which comprised the Eisen
apartments, telling mutely how little
Harry had tottered about the place,
endeavoring in turn to awake his
mother, father and infant brother. His
one garment was saturated with blood
from his own wound and those of his
father and mother.
A minute search of the apartments
failed to discover a crust of bread or
a scrap of meat. A little salt and a
small quantity of milk were the only
edibles in the place, while the amount
of money discovered after a careful
search was 10 cents which Eisen' g
pockets contained and 80 cents which
lay upon the cobbler's little counter.
About year ago Mrs. Eisen's mind
became affected after an attack OF
typhoid fever, and she was sent to an
asylum, the children being taken to
an orphanage. The family was re-
united about three weeks ago, but dur
ing the separation Eisen had contract
ed an affection Of the lungs. Little
work came to him of late, and he found
it hard struggle to provide his fam
lily with meager necessities of life. The
Hebrew Benevolent society aided the
family on several occasions, but 1t is
thought that Eisen became Respondent
because of his inability to provide fol
his family and decided to end the
struggle in death.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
FntnI Fire I'm ChirngO.

Chicago, July 17.-Seven people were
injured, one fatally, by falling walls in
a fire caused by lightning last night at
Michigan street and Dearborn avenue.
Fireman Robert Meany was caught in
falling debris while jumping from the
second story. He had his back broken
and will die Agnes Kilgore, of De-
troit, Mich, had one leg and one arm
broken. The fire started in broom
corn factory and spread rapidly. Sud-
denly the walls of the burning build
ing collapsed, falling on an adjoining
boarding house, No. 212 Michigan
street, crushing the roof in. The fire.
men were carried down with the roof.
The inmates of the boarding house
were all rescued.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
BrnHiI WANTS Our ConI.

Washington, July 14.-Minister Bry-
an, at Petropolis, writes, under a recent
date, that he is in receipt of an an
swer to q note which he sent to the
Brazilian foreign office asking for in
formation as to whether a contract
could be secured by American people
to furnish pit coal to the Central rail-
road of Brazil The minister was in
formed that no doubt the United States
coal would be used if it showed better
quality than the coal already submit
ted for trial
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
who VIII Succeed uentbe

Washington, July 14.-So far as
.tnown here the appointment of sue
cessor to First Assistant Postmaster
General Heath has not been decided
upon. Curtis Guild. of Massachusetts,
to whom the president at the close Of
the Spanish war rendered an appoint
ment as member of the insular COM
mission, has been considered for the
office, and Fourth Assistant Postmas-
ter General Bristow, who investigated
the Cuban postal system recently, has
been mentioned.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19

Coleman, Tex, July 1S.-Twelve
bodies of persons who perished in the
cloudburst here Monday have been re-
covered 1t is believed several camp
ers in the valley below Coleman were
caught in the flood and swept away.
The known dead are: NJ. Pate, Mrs.
NJ Pate, Berdie Pate, Lizzie Pate, ].
n. Cheek, Mrs. ]. N. Cheek, Annie
Brown, Ivey Brown, J. o. Stacey, Jo-
seph S. Path, John Elisstine and Sam
uel Belle. Along the creeks below the
town hundreds of people are engaged
in a search for bodies. The Medina
and Guadeloupe rivers have overflowed
their banks. Great damage to crops
has resulted
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
SenntOr JnneA, Vacation.

Minneapolis, July 14-Senator James
X. Jones, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, arrived here yes
terday en- route to Lake Minnetonka,
where he will rest two weeks. He said
when the time comes for a statement
as to Charles A. Towne's course of
action with reference to the Populist
nomination for vice president Mr..
Towne will himself make it public
Senator Jones would not even admit
that a decision was reached at the re-
cent Lincoln conference.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
A Picturesque Italian Celebration.

New York, July 17.-Little Italy OBJ
served the first day of Our Lady Of
Mount Carmel yesterday, and from
dawn until midnight one of the most
picturesque celebrations ever witnessed
in this city was in progress. Italians
from Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg,
Newark and other cities attended, and
at least $4,000 persons gathered about
TIE Church of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel. The streets in the vicinity
resembled a country fair. Buildings
were decorated with bunting and
booths on the sidewalks were filled
with things that delight the Italian
palate. American and Italian flags
were diSplaYed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
blanket Indians Qufetinr Down

Solway, Mimi, July 17.-Capt. Mer-
Ger has returned from a conference
with the Blanket Indians, whom he en-
deavored to quiet The majority of
the Indians appeared willing to con-
fer with the whites, but hesitated on
account of the absence of four bucks
whom they claimed are leaders. Capt.
Mercer gave the Blanketers until to-
night to come to terms. Settlers near
here are resuming their regular oC-
cupations, and believe the danger Of
an uprising has passed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
streetcnr wrecked by Dynamite.

St. Louis, July 17.-As Union line
car was passing the intersection of
Twenty-second street and Bremen ave
nue. the wheels struck a charge of
dynamite, which exploded with ter
rife force The car was blown from
the tracks, the flooring and sides
wrecked and all the windows demolish-
ed. There were four passengers on
the car, two of whom Edward English
and Mollie Shere, were so badly in
iured that they had to be taken to the
sity dispensary.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Mrs. Mayer n Victim of Accident.

Mahway, N. j., July lit has been
officially determined that there is no
occasion to hold an inquest to de-
termine the cause of the death of Mrs.
Natalie Mayer, Oldest daughter of the
late Theodore Havemeyer. Mrs. Mayer
died Saturday afternoon from the ef-
fects of a pistol shot wound. Coroner
w. l.. Vroom, after examining six
witnesses, rendered a verdict declaring
that mo guilt attaches to any person,
or persons, by reason of said death.
and that an inquest is unnecessary"
Coroner Vroom says that from the
evidence he is satisfied Mrs. Mayer
shot herself by accident.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
INDIANS THREATENING.
Danger Of an Outbreak of the
Blanketers Is Increasing.
WHITES PREPARED FOR A BATTLE
Forces of the War Dancers Augment
ed by the Arrival of Redmen From
Northern wisconsin-Fears For the
Ifety of Indian Agent Mercer.

Northern Wisconsin-Fears For the
Safety of Indian Agent Mercer.
Solway, Mimi, July 1.-THE danger
of an outbreak by the Blanket In
dians on Red Lake is increasing. The
Indian police from the agency have
gone over to the point, where the
Blanketers are holding their war
dance, and it is expected trouble will
ensue.
Bulletins have been posted in Chip
pewa warning all friendly Indians and
whites to remain away from the point
or suffer the consequences.
Twenty mounted men have left Sol
way and will proceed to the agency
and take instructions from Indian
Agent Mercer. The men are all well
armed and carry each 1000 rounds Of
extra ammunition, which will be dis
tributed among the settlers.
A petition was sent to Governor
Lind today asking that a detachment
of state troops be sent to Red Lake
at once
The Indians keep up their war
dances, and their shouts can be heard
for three miles at frequent intervals.
They discharge their rifles in the air.
1t is said that a large body of reds
from the northern part Of the state has
joined forces with the Blanketers and
small bands of Indians are joining the
main body hourly. 1t is estimated that
the entire force numbers over 300 at
present. The squaws and papooses
have been sent north, and only the
young bucks remain at the point.
The white settlers at the point are
preparing for an attack. The Indians
| at the agency have assured the whites
Of their support, but it is thought that
many Of them are going over to the
| Blanketers.
Nothing has been heard from Capt
Mercer since his departure for the lake,
and fears are entertained for his safety.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
4 DEADLY CLOUDBURST.
At Least Fifteen Lives Lost in a
Texas Town. 49,
TWO HEROES AMONG THE VICTIMS.
But All Were Swept to Death in IN
Ten Bodies Already Recovered.

Coleman, Tex, July 17.-Fifteen
lives are known to have been lost in
cIoudburst here yesterday. Ten
bodies have been recovered, but only
two were identified. They are: Joseph
Spath, leading merchant of the village;
John Fuleisstine.
1t is feared that many more lives
were lost in the valley below Cole
man. The cloudburst, which followed
three days unprecedented rainfall,
caused Ford's creek to burst its banks
and run through Coleman, a village
of less than 1000 inhabitants.
Bewildered citizens, reused from
their slumbers, rushed into the streets
and were swept away. Many were
saved by catching hold of pieces of
timber and navigating them into ed
dies formed by the swift current
where they were drawn ashore.
Spath and Fuleisstine managed to
mount their horses. They dashed into
the water and swan their horses to a
house where four little girls were
screaming for help. Each rescued two
Of the children, whom they took upon
their horses. The animals were swept
away, AO"SNel, III a hoDlo ShOAI "
stem the swift current, and all were
drowned.
A Kerrville, Tex, dispatch says: A
cloudburst occurred north of this place
last night. Many farms were inundated
and loss of life is probable. The ter
ritory devastated is composed of well
stocked farms, and the financial loss
will be very heavy. Parties are out in
boats in the suddenly flooded country
looking for victims of the food, and
it is reported that a number of bodies
have been found and hundreds of dead
cattle counted
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
The DcIaGou hay Award.

London, July 1.-THE negotiations
conducted by the United States am
bassador, Joseph H. Choate, on behalf
of American bondholders and Lord
Salisbury for English bondholders in
the Delagoa Bay railroad affair are
proceeding satisfactorily and definite
agreement regarding the distribution
of the award has practically been
reached, though a few formalities are
yet to be gone through. The bond
holders settled the matter among
themselves
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
The AIahamu's Trial TrfD.

Washington, July 1.-THE Cramp
company has notified the navy depart
ment that the battleship Alabama will
be in readiness to leave tue shipyard
for its acceptance trial on Aug. IA, and
asking for the use of drydock No. at
the New York navy yard on July 16.
The requested permission for the use
of the dock will be granted, and the
trial Of the vessel viii be made as soon
after as possible. The trial will take
place over the regular course off Cape
Ann, Mass. The Alabama will be re-
quired to maintain an average speed
Of 16 knots during a run of four hours
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Bcnten md Kicked To Death.

Hoboken, N. j., July 1S.-The body
of Mrs. Mary Meyerhauck, wife OF
Henry Meyerhauck. an employe of the
commissary department of the North
German Lloyd Steamship company
was discovered in her home in this
city yesterday, and it is believed thai
she was murdered, marks on her face
and body indicating that she had beer
kicked and beaten to death. Her hus-
band has been absent from his usua
haunts, and the police are endeavorinl
to locate him, thinking that he might
throw some light on the case.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
New YOrk,s Heat Victims.

New York, July 1.-THE oppressive
heat Of yesterday was felt in this city
more than that of any day experienced
hereabouts in a long time. About 20
persons were Frustrated by the heat
and removed to hospitals. The condi-
tion of some of them Is critical. The
temperature was over 100 in the sun
from IL o'clock in the morning until
after o'clock in the afternoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
The worlds Christian Endeavorers.

London, July 17.-About 10000 peo-
pie participated yesterday in the
worlds Christian Endeavor convention
on the Alexandra Palace grounds.
Meetings were held simultaneously in
the theater, concert hall and large
marques The speakers included the
Rev. Charles NJ Sheldon, of Topeka,
Kan, and the Rev. George c. Lorimer.
of Boston. Father" F. L. Clark, the
founder and president of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor,
was given an ovation when he appear
cd on the platform.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Teyas County Sues n RAILWAY.

Dallas, Tex, July 1.-THE officials
Of Dallas county yesterday filed suit in
the state district court against the
Texas and Pacific Railway company
for 100000 in the franchise tax con-
troversy. The company owes approx
imately $500, 600 of franchise taxes, ac-
cording to the claim Of the county tax
officials. The other 100000 is claim
ed as damages. The railroad company
contends that the franchise tax law is
unconstitutional. Suits against numer-
Gus other corporations assessed in Dal-
las county for approximately $3O,000,-
600 will be filed at once.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Escaped From Court Martial

Key West, Fla, July 1.-TWO enlist
cd men, marine named Stivers and a
sailor named LOrrington, ordered to
trial by court martial, have escaped
from custody. The court martial was
thereupon dissolved and the members
thereof were constituted a court of in
quiry to determine the responsibility
for the escape of the prisoners.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
A Monster Dock For Norfolk.

Norfolk, July 17.-Norfolk will soon
have a big marine plant for hauling
out vessels for repairs. The newly or
ganized Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry
dock company has secured a large tract
of land near old Fort Norfolk, with a
broad frontage on the Elizabeth river.
The plans of the company contemplate
the construction of drydock 80 feet
wide and of sufficient length to accom-
modate the largest steam or sailing
vessels that come to this port. OPP
tions have been secured on adjoining
real estate. so that the plant can be
enlarged
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
New York Chinese Ask Protection.

New York, July 17.-Chinatown
Chinese have framed a petition and
forwarded it to Washington asking the
authorities for protection in case of a
sudden popular outbreak. A week ago
last Thursday night a meeting was
held for the purpose of considering the
raising of a fund to help the Boxers.
When the question came to a vote it
was defeated
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Thieving Banker Convicted.

Chicago, July 17-William A. Paul
sen, president of the Central Trust
and Savings bank, which failed in
1896, was found guilty yesterday Of
embezzlement and receiving a deposit
in his bank after 1t had become insolv-
ent. The jury recommended that Paul
sen be made to pay fine and be SEN
fenced to the penitentiary.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
More Transports For China.

Washington, July 1.-THE quarter
master general yesterday increased the
fleet of transports to be used in the
transportation of about 1000 horses
and mules to the Philippines and
China by the charter of the trans
ports Phryra and Athenian. Most Of
these horses are intended for the use
of the cavalry troops ordered to the
east, and their dispatch is to be ex-
nnJ;tad
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Rig steel Plant Closed Down.

Lorain, O., July 1.-THE big steel
plant of the Federal Steel company
here has been closed, throwing 1000
men out of work. 1t is announced that
the Bessemer plant will remain idle
for about two weeks for repairs, but
the blast furnaces have been closed tor
an indefinite period. 1t is said that
there is stock of pig iron on hand
sufficient to run the mills for six
months. ....
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Split In the Colombian Ministry.

Kingston, jam, July 17.-News has
reached here of serious split in the
Colombian government. Certain min
listers have taken position antagonis
tic to their colleagues. The former
have the confidence of the public and
soldiery, and should the split become
more acute the rebels will be largely
reinforced by government troops.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
India,s Plague Statistics.

London, July 1.-THE governor Of
Bombay lelegraphs that there were
1928 cases of cholera in the famine
districts during the week ending July
Z, of which GAIA were fatal, and that
in the native states there were 9.526
cases, of which 5,892 were fatal. The
total number of deaths on the roller
works was $3.50, which was 3.9 per
1000.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Growth of the United Mine Workers

Indianapolis, July 14.-John Mitchell,
president Of the United Mine Work
ers, says the report of the auditing
committee shows that the order now
has between 145, 900 and 100000 mem
bers who belong to local unions, while
the paid up membership in the ma
tional order has increased more than
$4,000 since Jan. l, 1900. The paid up
membership in the national order is
always less than the real strength OF
the combined locals, for the reason
that when unions are on strike they
are relieved of their tax to the national
order
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
wouId-be Train wreckers Fooled.

Junction City, Kan, July 17.-An un-
successful attempt was made to wreck
and probably rob the Union Pacific
flyer about four miles from Manhat-
tan. The switch was turned, but the
engineer succeeded in stopping the
train before it had gone far upon the
siding A gun, dynamite and bottle
supposed to contain nitrog glycerine
were found hidden under pile of ties.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Porto Rico Teachers Coming.

Santiago de Cuba, July 1.-THE Uni
ted States transport Mcpherson, from
San Juan, p. r., July IA, arrived here
yesterday and left in the afternoon for
New York, carrying so Porto Rican
teachers, who will attend the Harvard
summer school.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Thousands Made Homeless by Flood

Cracow, Poland July 1.-THE Dneis-
ter river and its tributaries are in rag
ing flood Hundreds of houses have
been destroyed in HalicZ, Stryl and Bo-
ryslaw. Thousands of persons are
homeless and there has been much de-
struction of life and property. The
loss in connection with the naphtha
mines has been enormous.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Two Young Women Killed by Train

Shelbyville, Ind, July 17.-Three
young women, riding in a buggy, were
caught on the crossing and killed by a
passenger train yesterday afternoon
one mile east of this city. Two were
sisters named Schloss and the other
a Miss Zoble. All resided at Prescott.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19

Buffalo, July 1.-THE tug Gratwick
sank IN the Niagara river at Tona-
wanda last night and Louie Herst,
fireman, and James Parker, who Wss
on the boat for ride, were drowned.
The towing line snapped, and the tug
careened and sank.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Criminal christian Science.

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE death of
7-year-old Edward Heck at the "Beu-
lah Orphanage," run by "The Fire Bap-
tized Holiness Association" led to an
inquest by Coroner Dugan, and it was
shown that the boy, whose mother
paid $3.50 week for his board, died
without medical attendance. On the
witness stand H. E. Sollenberger, the
minister who is the head of the
orphanage, testified that all diseases
were treated only "by faith in God,'
and that even if a child had both
legs cut off it would be allowed to
bleed to death "if it were Gods will" "
The inquest was continued and Sollen-
berger held in bail.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Garretson For Supreme Court Justice

Trenton, July 17.-Governor Voor-
hees, at his home at Elizabeth yester-
day, rendered to ex-Judge A. Q. Gar
retson, of Jersey City, the position on
the supreme court bench made vacant
by the death Of Justice Lippincott.
Judge Garretson indicated his willing
ness to accept the place. The new ap-
pointee, like Justice Lippincott, is a
Democrat He has served as county
judge and is at present a member of
the law firm of Vredenburgh & Garrett
son.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
Portland Exporters to Sue.

Portland, Ore, July 4.-Portland
exporters who made shipments to the
Philippine islands have decided to in
stitute proceedings against the United
States government for the return of
duties paid at Manila. AS soon as the
papers are prepared they will be filed
in the court of claims at Washington
and If the decision is adverse to the
claimants an appeal will be taken to
the supreme court. The claims
amount to about $4,000.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
EDISON'S PHON0GRAPH

Better than Piano Organ Music Box for sings and talks well and
the
Sc Mr. $ on neverym Cata-
ad
23 Aug
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19
FARMER COPE IS
HARD AT WORK
Governor Stones New Appointee
Arrests ViolatorS of the
Oleo Law.
M'KINLEY Is A STALWART.

The President Recognizes the Regu-
lar Republican Organization i'm the
APPOINTMENT of Holland as tnffed
States District Attorney-Pennsyl-
yania Shares I'm Prosperity.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19

doubt continue The policy throughout
his administration.
It is quite probable that State Sena-
tor Walter T Merrick, of Tioga, will be
named to succeed Mr. Holland as naval
officer. Senator Merrick has been a
consistent stalwart member of the leg
lslature, and he is backed by the lead
ers of the Republican organization of
the state.