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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-15
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Postmaster General Emory Smith recent
ly received from Postmaster Griffin. of
Galveston. a letter telling OF the pecuniary
and personal loss which had befallen the
employees of his Office as a result of the
terrible storm of Sept s; OF the fearful
strain under which they had been working
day and night since then, and of the ad-
mirable spirit which animated the men,
Notwithstanding their misfortune. Post
master Griffin suggested that If the vast
army Of postal officials. clerks and carriers
could know the true condition of the men
at Galveston a small amount from each
might be cheerfully contributed, and would
give the needed relief. Otherwise it was
TO be hoped benefcent government. Ito
whom we are all loyal will hear and an
swer this appeal"
To this communication acting Postmaster
General w. NJ Johnson sent the following
reply: 1.-THE department is in full sympa-
thy with the appeal of the postmaster at
Galveston in behalf Of the employees of that
office who have suffered through the ter
rible calamity which has overtaken them,
and hopes that responses by those who
have not already contributed through some
other channel will be generous and prompt
1 am gratified TO learn that the action
taken in this direction by the National AS
ISOLATION of Letter Carriers is meeting with
hearty response. Contributions may be ad-
dressed to Hon. John A. Merritt, postmas-
ter, Washington, d. c.
A letter received at the United States
Department of Agriculture from Penrith
College, New South Wales, Australia, calls
attention to the great need of improved
types OF agricultural machines in that coll
ony. The writer states that there not
half dozen machines for cutting and coll
lecting maize in New South Wales, and a
machine for cutting sugar cane would be
greatly appreciated by the cane growers
In the north of that colony and in Queens
land. He suggests that there are great
opportunities there for American manu-
facturers of agricultural machines who are
desirous of extending their business beyond
the United States.
Senior Don Luis +. Corea, the Nicaraguan
minister here. has been accredited by his
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-15
Flood of oratory 10 BE Loosed.

CHICAGO. Oct 14-From ocean TO ocean
and from great lakes to gulf, In every city,
town and village of the country, Demo-
cratic meetings will be held Oct. q and will
be addressed by the ablest speakers that
the scope OF this gigantic plan Will permit
This was the scheme announced to-day by
the Democratic national committee, which
has already set in motion the preparations
necessary for the consummation of such a
project. In the consummation OF this plan
the tens OF thousands OF clubs affiliated
with. or members OF. the National Associa-
tion OF Democratic Clubs will be asked to
lend their assistance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-15
RESCUED FROM FILIPINOS.
Captain Shields and His Men Who
Were Captured i'm Marinduque.

MANILA, Oct. 4.-Captain Levereux
Shields. who, with fifty-one men of Com
pany F, Twenty-ninth Regiment, u. s. V.
Infantry, was captured by the insurgents
was recovered yesterday by the American
rescue force with all the members of his
marty
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
A GREAT PIG IRON
 EXPORT BUSINESS
From the Birmingham District
 During September,
HALF OF TOTAL SHIPMENTS
Fifty-three Thousand Tons Exported from Birmingham, Against Total of Thirteen Thousand Last
 Year-Demand for Iron

The exports of pig iron from the Bir-
 mingham district in September broke all
 previous records, and equalled about half
 of the total shipments from the district in that month.
 As shown by the report of pig iron
 movements for September, 1900, 55 ,O29 tons
 were exported from Alabama and Tennes-
 see, 52963 tons of this going from the Bir-
 mingham district In September, 1899, only
 132S4 tons were exported from Alabama
 and Tennessee.
 The same report shows that 110,400 tons were shipped from Alabama and Tennessee
 in September 1900, as compared with 135369 tons in September, 1899. This is a decrease of 2496S tons. The total shipments from
 the Birmingham district were 75,222 as
 compared with 69,041 tons in September. 1899.
 Although a slight decrease from the ship ments in September of last year, the ship
 ments in September of this year show large gains over the two preceding months.
 The movement during the latter part of
 the month gained heavily and was almost
 if not quite equal to the movement at the
 same time year ago. In discussing the condition of the iron market an official of one of the itv..
 manufacturing companies in this district
 stated that the market. had strengthened
 considerably in the last few weeks. He | said:
 "Manipulators have had hold of the mar | ket and they have tried to work 1t to their | profit. The conditions are such, however, that the demand will about equal the pro- duction. There is today in the whole coun- try, on the yards of the producers and in the possession of the consumers, not exceed- ing three days supply of iron.
 "In the last few days one big consumer
 came to this district for 2000 tons of cer-
 tain grade of iron and could not get it. Another consumer who wanted several hun dred tons of grey forge offered to pay No foundry price for 1t if he could get 150 | tons on that day. This merely shows that l the iron market Is not so badly demoralized | as 1t Is supposed to be. Prices may not ad- | vance soon, but do not expect much im- | provement in thA direction soon, but the | consumers will have to come in the mar l ket to replenish supplies already exhaust l ed
The age-herald., 1900-10-13

day I accosted one stalwart negro whom I had watched for some time digging as if he rather liked it. Boy said I, what arc you in for?'
 Highway robbery, boss he answered. What did you do?
 held a man up, slaShed him. and took away his money This, without so much as a shadow of regret or shame crossing his face infecting his speech. How much did you get?'
 Fifteen hundred dollars
 And what is your sentence?
 [" Well, fust dey gb me sixty years; den my lawyer gifts de jedge to think it over, an he tecks it back and gib me twenty
 What did you do with your S15O0?'
 b it to ma mammy.'
 Did they get any of it back from her?' " Nav, sah huh, huh!
 'This brought the first play of any kind of emotion to his face, and it was humor ous.
 '"-'What becomes of the money you make here?"
 ' It goes to ma mammy.'
 ''So this man is probably earning his first honest money in years, getting good food and regular sleep and sending the money produced by his toll home to his mammy the same nanny for whose benefit he committed a twenty years crime. One an scarcely say that the change of life has done him any harm Some of the convicts, am told. are able
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
ROOSEVELT ANSWERS
 MIR. BRYAN'S QUESTION
Continued From First Page.)

-----------------~------- stitution in North Carolina the doctrine that one man is good enough to govern another without his consent?
 "3. Will you denounce your party asso- ciates in Congress who voted on June l last that the national government could not be given the power to control trusts?
 'You say that all trusts are bad. Will you denounce as hypocritic your party as- soclates who support you on that platform, and yet themselves are benefciaries of the cotton bale, whisky and ice trusts? This question is not to be met by saying that there are trusts in which Republicans are interested. The point is question of good faith or of hypocricy. If all trusts are as bad as you represent, then what right have you to be supported and accepting the SUD- port of Senator Jones and Mir Croker, who to public denunclation of trusts add private membership In them?"
 Tommorrow the Roosevelt special will leave this city for a two days tour of Kentucky.
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
Alabama Coal Mines

A resident of Birmingham, Ala, who is a frequent visitor to the mines of that region said to New York Post correspondent that of all the cases he had ever seen of working convicts in confinement, he thought these mines presented the fewest objectionable features For the most part" he explained, !" the convicts are negroes, and from the lowest and most irresponsible class. They do not seem to trouble themselves about their punishment any mpre than about the moral eRormity of their offenses. Indeed, as d rule, they are better fed, better clothed and better sheltered than thy ever were in their lives before, while the steady labor at which they are held keeps their minds as well as their bodies employed, and saves them from endless mischief. Left to them selves outside, even when the opportunity for labor at fair wages are abundant, most of this class will not keep steadily at work. They will go at something for few days until they have a dollar or two in pocket, and then, without d thought for the mor- row, they will quit work until they have spent every cent on amusement. Beggary has no taint of disgrace to them, and theft is only question of opportunity.
 Tt can not be particularly pleasant to work in a mine where the veins are as narrow as in some of those in the coal mines near Birmingham, so that a man has to lie on his side and to pick into the wall opposite him, instead of standing up- right as have seen miners so often in the Pennsylvania coal fields; and the other
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
STEEL MILL MEN
 OUT ON A STRIKE
EnSley Workers Say They Were
 Not Recognized
AS OF ORGANIZED LABOR
And They Quit the Mills to Assert Their Claim Company Say the Mills Will Run as Usual
 Men Say Not

The anticipated strike at Ensley has oc- cured and it is claimed that about 100 members of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers left the steel mills and refused to work until their order had been recognized by the superin- tendent.
 There is no danger of any disturbances; but the men seem determined to carry their point. They do not ask for increase in wages or any concession other than recognition of union labor.
 A committee waited on the superintend- ent some three weeks ago and asked that the union be recognized The men say he has steadfastly refused to do so and after waiting three weeks they decided to strike.
 The committee from the executive board of the Amalgamated Association called on the superintendent again yesterday, but got no satisfaction. Finding that their re- quest would not be complied with, the strike was officially ordered
  unable to continue operations unless an dmicable settlement is reached and the men go back to work. But the company thinks otherwise, and will undertake to operate the mills today.
 One of the officials of the company said last night:
 'No the mills have not been shut down and, as far as I know, will not be shut down. About thirty or -orty of the men have gone out because of a refusal to re- cognize their union.'' Other than this he would make no state ment.
 As a safeguard the sheriff sent four dep uties to Ensley last night to prevent any possible disturbance. But nothing of the kind is feared. One of the strikers said last night that in case the affair is not settled the mem- bers of the union at Bessemer will be ready to go out when notified.
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
TRIAL TRIP WAS
 GREAT SUCCESS The Wisconsin Showed Remark
 able Speed. HER AVERAGE 17.25 KNOTS She Reached a Maximum of 1884 Knots Per Hour-A Triumph for the Pacific Coast Builders
 Greetings Exchanged
HER AVERAGE 17.25 KNOTS

Santa Barbara, Cal, October 12.-The Wisconsin has just completed the most sue cessful trial trip ever made by battle ship and she is pronounced the best war vessel ever turned out by the Union Iron Works.
 At the start many things seemed against a successful trial. An easterly wind was A.c.,ing up choppy sea and threatening a squally voyage. After a preliminary spin over part of the course the big vessel steamed full ahead, passing the eastern beacon at 10:20 a. m at a speed exceeding 16 knots. The course was marked by the battleship Iowa, gunboat Ranger, training ship Adams and cruiser Philadelphia.
 Between the Ranger and Gavieta wharf Wisconsin gained her maximum speed of 1854 knots per hour and maintained throughout the westerly course an average speed of 17S9 knots. The average speed of the entire run, 64 knots, was 1L25 knots per hour.
 The only other battleship approaching this speed is the Alabama, which averaged 17013 knots and attained a maximum speed of 1898 knots.
 The average number of propeller revolu- tions during the western run was 119.34 per minute and on the return 11915, a differ ence of only .19 of a revolution. So close a run has never been made before The average steam pressure was 1S0 pounds and the vessel was under forced draught The boiler valves lifted frequently.
 When at her maximum speed the vibra- ton was slight. Approximately the horse power was |, ,S00
 It is expected that the total corrections when computed will indicate greater speed fhan recorded as the current was against the vessel for a longer period than with her.
 The weather continued squally, some rain falling until more than half the course was completed. After turning at the western beacon, off Point Conception, she had a white cap sea, bows on for nearly one-fourth of the return course. She shipped no water forward, but the water rose in the bow wave twenty-five feet.
 From start to finish there was not marring incident, not an irregularlty in the movements of the machinery.
 Without stopping the engines, the trial board took charge of the ship after the run and put her through the required evolutions.
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
IMMIGRATION IS
 TURNED THIS WAY
M. V. Richards of the Southern
 Enthusiastic.
MANY MORE INCONSISTENCIES
Than Ever Before-Southern Railway Moving Hundreds Every Week Great Extension ofTrackage
 on Anniston Division

NJ V. Richards, land, immigration and industrial agent of the Southern Railway, with headquarters in Washington, D. C., was in the city yesterday accompanied by his secretary, Mir. Bowles He came here to meet ". L. Henderson, agent of that department at Mobile, for the purpose of comforting on business matters
 Mir Richards said he very much desired to remain in Birmingham several days on this trip, but he had to hasten back to Washington on account of the condition ol Mrs. Richards, who has been in bad health for several months. The latter is improV- ing and MT. Richards stated that he had hopes of a marked change for the better Tn a few days. It will be good news to the thousands of friends of both that MIS- Richards is regaining her health, and all join in the wish that her recovery may be speedy
 In discussing the prospects for inmi- grafton to the South this winter, MT Richards stated that more people were now coming to this section than ever before, and that he expected the heaviest immigra- tion business since the establishment Of his department. He said:
 ''We now have several hundred people on the road to the South every day, and in quiries come into my office by the thous- ands. The immigration business the past year has been at least 75 per cent larger than every before. They are coming from every section of the North and the West, and from Europe. Every steamer that comes to this country brings many inquir- ies to my office, and when the immigrants land in New York or elsewhere, many of them come direct to the Southern, con- dition that did not exist until recently.
 "Our advertisements at the Paris Expo- sition has done a world of good and we are feeling the results every day. It has been one of the best things ever done in the way of placing tn advantages and the inducements of the South before the Flu ropeans countries.'
 w. L. Henderson said the work of his agency has been most satisfactory, and that hundreds of families had been located in the territory covered by him in the past few months. He said that his office was filled every day with people who desired to locate somewhere along the Southern Railway in Alabama
 "As an evidence of what has been done in the way of industrial improvements along our line," said MT. Henderson. "the Southern has built thirty-fve miles of side track in the Anniston division alone this year. All of this was for the accommodate tion of new industries" :"
 MT. Richards leaves at 6 o'clock this morning for Washington, and MT. Tender son returns to Mobile.
The age-herald., 1900-10-13

New York Letter in the Pttsburg Dis
 patch.
 All hands stood by to receive Lieutenant Hobson at the navy yard today. He was to begin his duties as assistant naval con- structor, and any amount of work was piled up as a result of the overhauling of the North Atlantic squadron. But no Hob- son appeared. Rear Admiral Barker finally said he guessed Secretary Long must have granted him leave of absence. It is an open secret among naval officers here that Hob son is highly dissatisfied with the navy yard assignment. He had expected soIne- thing better after being ordered home from the Asiatic station. There is said to be grave danger of Hobsons going blind. While in Manila and Hong Kong he con- traeted a disease of the eyes, aggravated by overwork, which is regarded as serious. The young constructor consulted an oculist here, who advised him to take a long rest II is said he is preparing to spend six months in Europe under the care of emil nent specialists and that upon his return he will take up construction work in earn est. Meanwhile the Brooklyn navy yard officials are anxious for another assistant. Work of pressing nature remains un- finished
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
Admiral Kau z's Report

Washington, October 12.-The official re- port of the trial trip of the battleship Wis consin off Lower California is contained in the following brief telegram received by Secretary Long from Admiral Kautz, com manding the Pacific station at Santa Bar bara.
 "Wsconsin completed satisfactory trial, making Ill knots, subject to tidal eorrec- tlons.'
 Engineer-in- Chief Melville, whose bureau designed the engines on the Wisconsin, has received the following telegram from Pres ident Scott of the Union Iron Works where the big ship was built:
 Santa Barbara, Cal, Oct 12 Admiral George w. Melville, Washing
 ton:
 ''We present you new decoration, the performance of the Wisconsin. Maximum speed, 1854 Average first half course of 32 knots, 1709; for the whole trip III. Western flavor added to your engines beats the world. Average revolution, 119.
 "IRVIN G. SCOTT" Admiral Melville made the following re- ply:
 "The Wisconsin is only a continuation of your engineering triumph, and a guaran- tee of greater success in the future. The mechanics of San Francisco need no recom- mendation. MELVILLE"
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
OPERATORS OFFER MAY RE REJECTED
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Continued From First Page). ~-~~~~~~--~~-~~---- dent of the American Federation of Labor. as follows:
 ''The cause of the miners is the cause of humanity. What ever the decision reached regarding the operators offer, the future must be brighter, better and more just. Miners, their wives and children and hu- manity will be the gainer. Kindly convey to the assembled delegates the sincerest sympathy and cooperation of every union member and officer of the American Fed eration of Labor We all pray and work for your success
 President Mitchell again addressed the miners, saying: If you legislate wisely you will have a bright future before you; mistake now may mean @ continuance of the conditions which have prevailed here for many years. I hope that you men will do your duty. No man wants to be carried away with enthusiasm"
 The convention then went into secret session, the press committee, of which MT. Mitchell is chairman, made public the fol- lowing report
 At 3 o'clock the convention went into executive session and the pass word of the organization was taken up. The ques- ton was asked if all the operators had posted notices advancing the wages 10 per cent, and it was ascertained that a large number of the individual operators had. not yet done so. The opposition to the proposition of the operators appeared to be almost unanimous. There appeared also to be intense desire to have the organi- batior officially recognized"
 No motions were adopted bearing on the wage scale. The convention adjourned un- til m.
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
ENGINE EXPLODED
A Serioes Accident on the o. & A.
 Railroad

Mexico, Mo, October 12.-Engine No. 709 hauling the eastbound passenger train on the Chicago and Alton Railroad exploded near Curryville thirty miles east of this city today. John Mason, coored porter of Rood House, H., was decapitated Engi- neer Patrick Markey and Fireman Craw- ford Wheeler of Slater, Mo-, were badly burned and Mrs. William Glasscock of Hannibal, Mo-, W. E. Elker of Kansas City, Dr. J. J. Kincaid of Bowling Green, Mo-, and a colored porter named Lindsay were seriously injured. Fifty yards of the track was torn up.
 The cause of the explosion is not known. The engine was completely demolished
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
Edict is Instneere

Paris, October 12.-A dispatch received by the Havas agency from Tien Tsin says: The general opinions Of those knowing Chinese ways Is that the order for the pun ishment of the high officials, contained in the edict of October l. will be not executed. The edict is insincere.
 Ut is affirmed that Il Hung Chang has been ordered to reject all demands for ter ritorial compensation and other war in- demnities.
 "The troops at Pekin arc suffering from typhoid fever and dysentery."
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
Trouble Was Feared

Hazleton, Pa, October 12.-The company men employed at the Derringer Company of CoXe Bros. & Co. began this afternoon to repair the breaker which led the strikers to believe that an attempt was being made to resume work. About three hundred of them from Shepton and Hopeville then pro- ceeded to the colliery. The foreman tele- graphed for Sheriff Harvey and his depu- ties, who were hurried to Derringer in a special train. In the meantime the strik- CTS learned then that no preparations were under way for resumption of operations and the march was abandoned.
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
Mitchell at Work

Scranton, Pa, October 12.-It was learned tonight that President Mitchell Is making an effort to prevent the transportation of bituIninous coal from West Virginia into the Eastern markets where the anthracite fuel is sold. It is said that MT Mitchell's s plan is to have the railway unions con- slider the advisability of the tying up of those railroads which carry the soft coal to the anthracite market
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
Denies the Report

Little Rock, Ark, October 12.-General Manager Henry Wood of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, requests Q contradiction of the report from Oklahoma City that contract has been made be- tween the Fl Paso and Northern Railroad and the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Rail- road for the building of 400 miles of standard gauge track within the next twelve months. He says no such contract has been entered into.
The age-herald., 1900-10-13
MOB LIE
Brakeman Killed-Wm. Mcclure Turn
 ed Over to Convict Lessees

Mobile, October 12.-tSpecial.) )-Joseph Rodgers, white, single unmarried, a brake man on the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road was run over and killed about o'clock this evening in front of the cotton exchange. A freight on the Louisville and Nashville was backing up to the Mobile and Ohio yards when Rodgers saw the Southern Railway passenger train coming towards the Union Depot on the same track He gave his engineer the signal for quick stop and reverse. The air brakes were quickly put on and, it is thought the sudden jar knocked Rodgers off his feet He fell between the cars and two of them ran over him. He was instantly killed and terribly mangled
 William J. Mcclure was taken into the custody of Special Agent Mitchell of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Com pany today to begin serving out the life sentence imposed upon him for killing his brother-in-law, Samuel D. Reesin, in this city about eighteen months ago.