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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
Men Holding uncI<.

Ilttsburg, Pa, Aug. 13.-The strug-
gle for mastery between manufactur-
ers and men in the steel industry is
now fairly launched, and on the first
show of strength advantage is with
the former. The general strike order
issued by President Shaffer, Of the
Amalgamated association, has so far
been obeyed by only about $4,000 men,
according TO the best figures obtain
able here. The first two preliminary
calls were answered by about $4,000
men. so that the total number now
outside is in the neigh borbood of Co.
600. The strikers made gains here
Monday over the showing Of Sunday,
and their prospects for further ac-
cesSions at both McKeesport and
Wheeling during the week are very
favorable. The action Of the Amalga-
mated men at Chicago. Joliet and Bay
View IN refusing TO come out. and
their failure 10 secure any recruits in
the Carnegie group throughout the
Kiskiminetas valley and the big
plants at Youngstown and Columbus.
o.. have been markedly disappoint-
ing 10 them. They are keeping mp
the fight, however, in spirited man
ner, and claim that they have
strength in reserve which will sur
prise their opponents. They assert I.
that they have gained foothold in
the Carnegie mills in this city. and at
the time desired the men will come .
out They are pressing their advan-
tages at McKeesport and Wheeling.
and their organizers are still at work
In those two cities.
President Shaffer has decided TO
personally visit Wheeling. and will go
there Wednesday 10 address mass
meeting Of his followers. He lans
to spend to-day here directing the
fght and comforting with his assist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty. vigor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

that the responses to IL will be liber-
al. The Amalgamated leaders were
not disposed to do much talking.
They would not discuss the desertion
OF their western fellows, although
Mr.. Shaffer made what was evident
! ly intended for a brief reference to
them in n short statement he gave
out at noon. Another declaration in
the same interview was regarded as
highly significant here. II was to the
effect that no effort would be made
TO call out members of the American
Federation of Labor, and that any
action on their part must be volun-
tary.
ants as TO plans for the future. An
appeal for financial aid has been
made 10 organized labor. and the
general public, and it is expected
VIII Investigate.
The executive committee Of the
Amalgamated association VIII proba-
bly, make an exhaustive investigation
Of the action taken ny the lodges at
South Chicago, Bayyiew and Joliet in
refusing 10 make the strike. Presi-
dent Shaffer has been urged % go west
and personally investigate the mat
ter, but IL is unlikely that he viii be
able 10 spare the time for the pres
ent. 4. radical element I'm the local
lodges bitterly denounccs the western
members, and insists that there was
something irregular about the matter.
Others intimate that influences that
would not bear investigation were used
on the men. II is claimed that a can
vass made a week ago showed a major
ity in favor Of striking, and that no
reasonable explanation Of the change.
Of front has been made President
Shaffer refrains from any direct critf-
cism of the act Of the western men.
but it is known he deeply regrets the
loss Of their support lie SAYS that
he viii await official reports before
acting, and that he can do nothing
until he returns from Wheeling.
Gompers Promises Aid.
Washington. AUG. -. - President
of the American Federation
Of Labor, said Monday night that his
organization would use every peace
able means i'm its power to assist the
association In its strike.
Personally, he hoped that an amicable
adjustment Of the trouble might be
arranged and expressed his willing
ness 10 cooperate In any effort TO bring
about settlement OF the conflict. lie
declined to discuss further the atti-
udc Of the American federation to-
wards the strike, and reiterated his re-
usal 10 say whether a meeting of the
ederatiou's executive council would
De called To consider he strike situa-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
SANK WITH ALL ON BOARD.
Terrible Disaster Befalls a Private
Yacht in the st. Lawrence
River.
SWALLOWED UP IN THE GALOUP RAPIDS

Her owner, james Whitney, Under
takes to Pilot Her Through the
Treacherous Stream, and II,
Drowned Together with Three
Companions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wettng, depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble. and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due 10 diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not 10 a habi, as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effec, of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
Many Quit Work.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 12.-The esti-
mate of steel workers who went on
strike at midnight Saturday, from the
most conservative official sources:
National tube works, "a 1000; National
Steel company, $500. This makes a
total of II, 100 on strike.
President Skaters order for a gen.
eral strike of steelworkers became ef-
fective Saturday. 1t was generally
obeyed wherever the workers were
organized and enrolled in the lodges
OF the Amalgamated association.
The strikers were greatly encour-
aged by the action at indianapolis of
the executive board Of the minework-
ers. The declaration made in behalf
of the striking steel workers indicated
that among the early possibilities
would be important action by repre-
sentatives Of all federated trades.
There had been some doubt as TO the
measure Of aid the Federation of
Labor would give but the latest action
of the leaders seems TO indicate that
the federation will not stop short Of
extending the largest possible meas
ure of assistance
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

by druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free, also pamphlet tell
ing all about it. melt
thousands Of testimor
from sufferers cured. |.
& Co.. Binghamton. \
merton this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
va. nntcs Lain NLctory.

Pittshurg Aug. 12.-The managers
Of the big steel mills are claiming VIC
tory and declare that within q, hours
the backbone Of the strike will be
broken. The refusal of the men at
South Chicago. Joliet and Bay View
10 obey the order Of President Shat
Yer has given the managers great sat-
isfactiou and has CORES pondinply dis
appointed the strike leaders Not
only have the western men refused TO
strike, but operations have been
maintained i'm several other mills.
The strike leaders meet the claims
Of victory with the assertion That their
cause is making satisfactory progress
and that they will show themselves
masters Of the situation before the
contest has progressed much further
They DO not conceal their disappont-
ment at the refusal Of their western
brethren TO strike. but none Of the
leaders would discuss the detection.
President ShafIer refused 10 meet
the newspaper men who sought him,
and kept within the seclusion of his
home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

Pittsburg, Aug. 12.-According TO a
conservative estimate it is believed
that the refusal Of the steel workers
at Chicago. Joliet and Milwaukee TO
obey President Skaters general
strike order will reduce the number
of new strikers 10 about 5000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
CUDAHY DECLINES A BRIBE.
He VIII Not Accept 100000 of His own
Money and Let Kidnapers Go Free.

CHICAGO, Feb. H.-E. A. Cudahy, the
Omaha packer, whose son was kidnapped
to secure a reward OF $4,000. is in receipt
of an anonymous letter declaring that
upon his assurance that the kidnapers will
not be punished all but s5O00 of the ran
som money will be returned to him. The
letter was mailed at Waukegan, Ill, yes
terday and sent to Omaha.
Mr.. Cudahy was I'm Chicago to-day and
received transcript Of the Letter by telc-
graph. II do not know whether the letter
is authentic or a hoax" said Mr.. Cudahy
to a reporter. 81 will pay no attention to
IL and certainly have no intention of let
ting up or these men. The writer or writ
ers of the letter directed me. if agreeable
to their proposition. to let them know by
means OF personal advertisements in news
papers of Omaha, Chicago and Milwaukee.
but don't believe they will ever have the
pleasure of reading anything from me in
the advertising columns of any paper"
Mr.. Cucahy left over the Burlington
route for Omaha at $50 p. m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
WAR ON WHITE RATS
Vaudeville Managers at Chicago Take
Hand i'm tke Strike.

CHICAGO. Feb. 27.-Chicago vaudeville
managers took hand to-day in the strike
of the White Rats" in a manner which is
expected to either defeat the revolving
players or make Chicago the center of the
strike. AT meeting OF the Western Vaude-
vile Association the members voted a
resolution that. in their opinion, no meet
ing of the national association should be
held I'm New York on March G. The resolu-
tion was telegraphed to President b. F.
Keith in New York. The March meeting
was expected TO see the end of the 5 per
cent. booking clause, which has been the
root OF all the trouble between performers
and managers. A committee report recon-
mending that the percentage be abolished
already was prepared and its passage was
considered assured. If meeting is held
all opportunity for conference between the
contesting forces will be at an end.
The managers who attended the confer
ence were C. L. Kohl. George Castle and
j. ID. Hopkins; Martin Beck. representing
the Orpheum circuit of Omaha. Kansas
City and San Francisco. and Manager An
derson. OF Cincinnati. Manager Erich
came from Cleveland TO attend, but was
taken Ill and returned home before the
meeting was called.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
ANARCHY WOULD RESULT.
Travellers Oppose Withdrawal of
United stntes Troops from Cuba.

NEW YORK, Feb. T-Several of the pas
sengers on the steamer Havana express the
opinion that Cuba is not in political con-
dition to receive her independence DIR. w.
c. Phelps, of Buffalo, said: Uncle Sam
must stay In Cuba. Everybody with whom
conversed in Cuba wants the United
States 10 stay there. II is only the rabDle
OF negroes, consisting of about 80 per cent
of the entire population OF Cuba, who yell
for free Cuba. and these uneducated, dis
contented and shiftless people are merely
fire eaters. IL they got their freedom
some other nation would step in and take
the island from them for debt. 1 must say
that the streets of Havana are beautifully
clean and that the general health OF Ha-
vana is remarkably good, as there has been
a liberal use of disinfectants. The great
trouble is that there is nothing fit TO eat"
Joseph Howard. the journalist, said: IF
the United States tries TO leave Cuba next
June, as Il: talked of, they will have TO get
back there pretty quick to avert a state
of anarchy which would undoubtedly fol-
low their withdrawal Capital is apprehen-
sive. Everything is dull, as every one is
awaiting the trend of events. There is no
trade. All are waiting. The theaters are
only open spasmodically. Americans and
the capitalists want the retention OF United
States troops"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
British Closing In on the BLOODHOUND
Beers, and a Decisive Battle
Expected Soon.
GENERAL FRENCH A HERO
BRITONs PLEASED AT HIS SUCCESS
AGAINST. THE BoERs.
His Constant Capturing Of Men, Guns,
of Hostilities Before Long.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The Daily Chronicle.
which has received a report Ii believes
trustworthy, though II has no means OF
verification, that General Botha has sur
rendered to Lord Kitchener, says: SAC
cording to earlier information General
Botha was to have been received at Lord
Kitcheners camp about the end of this
week, but If the foregoing report Is cor
rect events have ripened with unexpected
rapidity."
Bennett Burleigh wires to the Daily
Telegraph from De Aar, under Tuesdays s
Gate. as follows: 1.-THE Orange river re-
mains high. Our columns are tightening
their grip upon Steyn. De Wet and Hert-
zog near Petrusville, and our patrols have
been engaged. I anticipate that a genera.
action is about to be fought and that the
collision is likely to prove serious"
Special dispatches from Pretoria locate
General Botha with a small force north Of
Middelburg. They point out that he is
probably making for the headquarters of
Commandant Viljoen and the seat of the
Boer government beyond Roosenkal. Lord
Kitchener has been at Middelburg for the
last few days, but there Is no indication
from any quarter other than that relied
upon by the Daily Chronicle that General
Botha has surrendered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
ROW In THE REICHSRATH
FREE FIGHT BETWEEN PAN-GER-
MANS AND YOUNG CZECHS.
Blows Exchanged and a War of Words
Wagcd-Further Antf-Catholic
Disturbances at Oporto.

VIENNA, Feb. 27-There was free fight
to-day between Pan-Germans and Czechs
on the floor OF the Reichsrath. The session
opened with a promise of storms Herr
Schoenerer was especially prominent in
creating disturbance. Later the Czechs re-
sorted to obstruction, making speeches in
their own tongue. The Pan-Germans pro-
tested against the abuse of freedom of
speech, and a party of them invaded the
Czech benches. The result was a fierce
fisticf and fight. A Pan-German named
Slim attempted to chastise Czech named
Fresel. whereupon the Radical Czechs
surrounded him. Stim's friends rushed to
his rescue and the various groups became
mixed up in free fight. during which the
presidents bell and voice were drowned by
the uproar. Eventually the president sue
ceeded In making 1t known that the session
was suspended. before the house could be
cleared, however, the rival members again
clinched and fierce blows were exchanged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
HILL Is OPTIMISTIC.
He Prctends to Believe Democrats
VIII Get Together.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Judge Charles III.
Truax, president of the Manhattan Club,
was the guest of honor at dinner given
TO him in the club tonight by go of the
members of that organization. Vice Pres
ident John Hone, of the club. presided.
The principal speakers were David u. Hill
and Perry Belmont. After Judge Truax
had responded to a toast given in honor Of
himself former Senator Hill said:
''I have heard from every section Of the
country, and believe we will get together
and win victories for the grand old Demo-
cratic party hitherto unheard Of Let this
splendid club be rallying center. There
Is now more than ever need for true De-
mocracy. / am proud TO be a member OF
this club and the party which has produced
a Thomas Jefferson, the founder OF the
principles of true Democracy I believe in
a strict construction OF the Constitution
in the rights of the States-not in the cen
tralization of power in Waehington-and
home rule In municipal politics. / want
economy in expenditure. believe In main
tanning the governments credit at all
times, and on this point there is no division
in the party. Let US wage war against
Capitalization of government. and 1 am
confident We will win great and glorious
victory In the near future"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
SLUGS INSTEAD OF GOLD
"RESPECTED CITIZEN, TRICKED BY
A KANSAS BANKER.
Threatened Death IL He Did Not Re-
ceive 1000, but Was Outwitted
and Sent to Jail.

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan, Feb. 27-M
D. Bearden, a respected citizen, is under
arrest here for connection with an attempt
to force $1,000 from Frank Warner, cashier
and principal owner of the bank at this
place. by threatening death to Warner and
family or the kidnapping of his child.
Bearden was arrested. it is alleged, while
making off with bag of slugs. supposed
to be money, and which was left In spot
designated in threatening letter received
by the banker.
Warner had received letter headed "Si-
lence or DEATH and dated Kansas City.
Feb. 13. 1t cited that the writer was a
member of gang of five men who in
tended to kidnap the bankers son and hold
him for ransom unless he placed $1,000 In
gold in sack and placed it under the steps
leading to the Odd Fellows Hall, short
distance from the business part OF the
town. The letter, after making demands
for money. says: IF you fail in any point,
or ii you make any part of this letter
known to any one at any time your house
will be blown UP with dynamite and all
the folks will be killed. Do your part, as
told, or If YOU don't yonr days are num-
bered."
Mr.. Warner took a few friends into his
confidence, ordered the gold, and had 1t
on display in the bank. Later he filed the
bag with slugs and deposited 1T as directed.
David Wood concealing himself near by.
The steps led up to the lodge room of the
Odd Fellows lodge, of which Bearden was
a member. 1t was the night of the regular
lodge meeting, and when 1t had concluded
Bearden was the last man to leave the
building.
Bearden, according to Wood drew out
the bag and started away. when Wood or
dered him to halt Bearden. Ii is said
threw the heavy bag at Wood and ran.
He was taken in charge by Deputy Sheriff
Wnitford.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
TOOK THE FUNDS.
Secretary Wrecked a Building Asso-
citation and Killed Himself.

CHESTERTOWN, Nd, Feb. 2.-The
Chestertown Building and Loan Association
has gone into the hands of receivers. with
assets of $4,000 and liabilities footing up
$4,000. as the result of the misappropria-
tion of its funds by its former secretary,
Harry Hickey. Hickey also was cashier of
the Chestertown National Bank.
For more than two years he made no re-
port, and the directors asked for one. He
put them off with one excuse or another
until Feb. %, when they told him they must
have 1t the next day That night Hickey
took dose of carbolic acid, and the next
morning was found dead. An investigation
of his accounts with the bank showed that
everything was straight. but il is now
known that he was short with the building
association. and the sum is said to exceed
$4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28

offered by.dr. Hear, but TO his mind IL still
was Objectionable The Cuban amendment
was much stronger and better than the
public press had conveyed the impression it
would be, but he had some reservations In
his approval OF it.
Mr.. Pettigrew made vigorous attack on
the Philippine amendment. particularly de-
claring that II would encourage Jobs and
schemes for the advancement Of the inter-
ests of those ION the inside" He referred
to the organization of the Philippine Lum-
Der and Development Company. ot which
he said Representative ]. a. 7. Hull, chair
man Of the military affairs committee OF
the House. was president, and Representa-
tive Dovener. OF West Virginia. was the
attorney. A son OF Mr.. Hull he asserted,
even now was in the Philippines looking
after the interests of the company
Mr.. Pettigrew then read from what he
said were certified copies of correspondence
which had passed between Maj. II. o. s.
Heistand. OF the adjutant generals depart
ment of the army. and Maj. Z. w. Hawkes..
until recently an officer in the volunteer
service, relating TO a company which had
been organized for the development of the
hemp industry in the Philippines. The let
ters indicated that this company was en-
deavoring TO secure control of the hemp in
dustry in the Philippines and that Major
Heistand was using his official position to
advance the interests of the enterprise.
Mr.. Pettigrew contended that no legiti-
mate efforts were being made to prepare
the Philippines for civil government, and he
declared that the barbarities practiced in
the Philippines by our forces had been
equaled only by those of the civilized"
armies at Peking. He could not compre-
hend how any American senator could look
upon our act as an act of right. He thought
the Filipinos should be given their liberty
and allowed to establish their government
under our guidance and direction. 81 hope"
he said in conclusion. that this admins
tration will see the infamy of its course
and turn its back upon policy which has
already covered it with shame and dis
grace
IF TURNER WE'RE A FILIPINO.
Mr.. Turner. continuing his speech of last
night, criticised the Spooner amendment as
a departure from the American system, the
first departure in the history of the ccun-
try. 1t vested. he continued. in the Presi-
dent of the United States all the powers
that belong to and are exercised by the
Car OF Russia. 1T is an extraordinary
proposition" he declared. "To my mind
1. is a monstrous proposition, which no
party ought TO countenance for a moment
We may well trenlble for this country If the
proposition of the senator from Wisconsin
be adopted, for we will not only have a
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2, COL. s.
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Adoption of Philippine and Cuban
Amendments Removes Necessity.

srocial TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. z7.-Ali idea OF an
extra session Of the Fifty-seventh Congress
has been abandoned and none will be called
unless something not now foreseen should
occur. This situation has been brought
about partly by mastery parliamentary
tactics on the part OF the Republicans and
nartly by a succession OF compromises on
the part OF both the Republicans and the
Democrats. II has been apparent for soase
time that the Cuban question was the only
one so serious as 20 make a special session
for its consideration necessary, and this
has been settled by the plan formulated
by Senator Platt. OF Connecticut. tor the
Republicans and Senators Money and Tel
Ter for the Democrats and the opposition
generally This out OF the way the rest
was easy The Democrats. under the lead
OF Senator Jones. OF Arkansas. saw that
IL Congress did nothing as 20 the Philip
pine affairs they would 30 under the direc-
ton of the President very much as they
have been doing ever since the Paris treaty.
So when Senator Hoafeproposed the amends
ment to the Spooner bin forbiddlng the
granting OF franchises In the archipelago
save by the special direction OF the Presa-
dent and prohibited absolutely the sale or
leasing OF the pubic lands or OF any tim
Der or mining rights the opposition melted
away and II was agreed that vote should
b had on the army bin. to whicS the Gu
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-28
DENVER THUGS VICTIM.
Second Death Due to Assaults on
Women-PaTtiaI identification.

DENVER, Col, Feb. E.-Mrs. Josephine
Unbernahrer. one of the three women
struck down by heavy blow on the head
last Friday night on Capitol Hill, died to-
day in st. Joseph's Hospital. One OF the
others, Mrs. Mary Short, died on Satur-
day. The third victim of the Capitol Hill
thug. Miss Emma johnson, may recover.
Albert l.. Cowen, who is charged with
the murder of Mrs. Short and is suspected
of being the highwayman who has at
tackled many women in this city during
the past year. was identified to-day by
Bartholomew Julien, foreman Of Union Pa
cifc car repairers. as the man whom he
saw running away from the place where
Miss Annie McAtee was knocked down and
seriously injured on the night Of Oct.
last