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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
ALL LANDED in SAFETY
NONE OF THE NINE OCCUPANTS OF
THE RUNAWAY BALLOON INJURED.
Had a Thrilling Experience and Came
Near Being Dashed Into the Sea-
Rope Caught by a Man.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3.-The nine oc-
cupants of the car of the balloon which es-
capped from this city yesterday afternoon re-
turned safely to San Francisco to-day.
The balloon came down near Pescadero,
fifty miles from this city, and but a short
distance from the ocean. The balloon was
in the air nearly two hours and at one
time was out at sea, but was blown back
over the land.
Those who made the involuntary trip
were: Ed. p. Dudley. aeronaut. A. L.
Dodge, Ed Foster, jr., Walter Leon, c. p.
Vildecoq, j. F. Leonard, NJ. L. Howarth,
joan a. NJ. Swift, Mrs. ]. P. Gunsaulus
When the balloon broke its bonds it
sailed away in a southerly direction South
of Redwood City it struck another air cur
rent which took ii toward the ocean over
the summit of the coast range. Nineteen
miles from La Honda, and about six miles
from PescaderO, lies Beatty Thomson's
place. Thomson was up and out when the
balloon came along by Wurr's mill and the
graphing hook slipped through the trees
and raked along brushy patches OF ground.
BY this time much of the gas had been let
out of the balloon The rope that held
snapped and the captive became a run
away and was sweeping along the ground.
When it came within Thomson's reach he
grasped il and bore down with all his
weight This stopped the flight Soon the
balloon was brought TO the ground and
eight OVerJOyed passengers and the aero
naut alighted and took supper with Thorn
son.
A l.. Dodge. one of the passengers. de-
scribing the trip, said that the balloon first
started toward Oakland, and after circling
about for a time drifted southwark and be-
came stationary for short period Then,
in response TO a breeze from the eastward.
il sailed over the San Mateo hills and
stood far out over the ocean. The hearts
of all the occupants Of the wicker cage
were filled with fear as the prospect of
being dumped into the ocean stared them
in the face. Twice. according to Dodge's
story the balloon dipped close to the sur
face of the water. but rose again each
time TO a considerable altitude Finally a
breeze from the sea caught the balloon
and carried II back over the land and
after dragging the cage through the tops
OF a grove OF trees, landed 1t on a hillside
six miles from Pescadero. 1t was a terrible
experience" said Dodge, and | would
not undergo the same adventure again for
any consideration. Every body was more
or less shaky, while the woman passenger
and two or three men were so sick that
they sat in the bottom of the basket
throughout the trip.
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PHASES.

What l started TO write about however,
was whether a fusion victory would mean
anything for the Republicans in a political
way. 1t will mean very little. The down
ing of Tammany will be a great blessing,
but of less political consequence than one
is inclined TO think. In the course of time
Tammany is certain to get a good licking.
Then the stuffed old tiger will crawl away
to its lair and remain until the people
have forgotten how cruel and rapacious it
once was. If Tammany is not beaten by
the fusionists now it will be by the Re
puDltcans four years from now. UnqueS-
uOnably Il will be better for the great city
to have the defeat come now but that does
not interfere with the main political fact
When the agitation for the consolidation
OF Brooklyn and other cities into Greater
New YORK was going on there was some op-
position on the part of Old-time Repub-
l1cans. They said il was equivalent to Civ
ing Brooklyn, a Republican city, to New
York, Democratic city. Mr.. Platt met
this objection by saying that il only
a question of time until New York would
be Republican and then the whole would be
under Republican government. Nearly all
observers of New York political affairs
have this judgment.
The success of the fusion ticket would
mean government of men and not of
party. Mr.. Low would choose with a free
hand calling Republican and Democratic
citizens TO high places. This sounds well
ana Is always especially attractive to re-
formers But such successes are usually
not permanent. Men responsible to a party
organization are more apt TO work in har-
mOny than when each official is doing
the best he can on his own account After
a time there would be a divergence of
opinions and slowly the individual forces
would fall apart. In short a fusion move
ment, which is backed by ten separate or
ganizations, could not hope to hold to-
gether and exist for the permanent gov
ernment of the city.
Democrats would try to rehabilitate Tam
many, while the Republicans would en-
deavor TO strengthen their own organiza-
ton. Each would make a bid for control
at the next mayOralty election. Tammany
would naturally be in bad shape to make a
hght, but an independent organization
might take its place-say one headed by
Jerome. But the Republicans are not in
very good shape. 1t is reasonable TO ex-
pect that by that time Mr.. Platt will be
TOO old and infirm 10 retain his leadership.
The Republican organization must undergo
a transformation. Benjamin Z. Odell had
been expected 20 assume the leadership.
but for some reasoI, he seems to not meet
the expecta tions of The Republicans. The
exact nature of lie disappointment can
not be describeG, but it exists just the
same.
If the organizatio was in strong virile
shape 1t could slowly take advantage of
dependent control over into conservative
Republican control. All this would doubt
less be very acceptable TO New York but
the men do not seem to be at hand to un-
dertake the work. Probably the Repub-
lcans will be in shape at the next mayor
atty election. no matter whether the fu-
CONTINUED ON PAGE s. COL. 81
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Liverpoors Plague Outbreak.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. S.-No further cases
of the bubonic plague in Liverpool We're Of
fcially reported to-day. Mr.. Boyle, United
States consul here, assures intended pas
sengers for the United States that they
need not fear al present that they will be
quarantined on reaching American ports.
Speaking last evening at a local hospital
banquet, Mr.. Boyle said Realizing my
responsibility for such a declaration, | as
sert that the city of Liverpool does more
business with the United States than the
rest of the world together. | can say that
l am not a bit nervous over this outbreak
OF the plague in Liverpool If l thought
the situation serious enough to require
the quarantine of vessels from Liverpool
to United States ports L would recommend
it, but thus far L have not seen any such
neceSSity.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04

LONDON. Nov. A riotous scene oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon in Peckham, a
suburb of London. A small gathering Of
the local branch of the Democratic League
undertook to hold a meeting to protest
against the war in South Africa. The mani
festants started in procession for the place
of meeting, but before they arrived there
they were hoOted, buffeted and dispersed.
~ crowd estimated at 10000 gathered to
oppose them. There were many ugly
rushes and the police were barely able to
protect the struggling pro-Boers from the
fury of the populace. After considerable
fighting. during which man was stabbed,
the pro-Boers were removed under police
protection. The victorious crowd then held
a lingo meeting and sang Rule Britannia. y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04

Citizens Of Frankton Do Not Want 60
Make "A Deposit for Meters.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKTON, Ind, Nov. 3-The gas ques-
ton in this city is approaching crisis and
the courts will have 10 decide whether the
citizens must accede 10 the rules OF the gas
companies in making a deposit for the
meter and pay Is cents thousand cubic
feet. Both the rate and deposit direct
violations Of an ordinance recently passed.
which the companies claim is illegal A
large number OF the citizens who are in
censed at the companies actions have de-
cided to bring suit and share the expenses
equally. This is the only city I'm the gas
belt that has not made satisfactory ad-
justment OF the winter schedule OF prices.
IL is now evident a settlement will not be
reached for months as the case will not
end short Of the Supreme Court. IN the
meantime gas Will be paid for according TO
provisions OF injunctiOns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
ESCAPED FROM JAIL,
Stole Locomotive, but Were Run
Down and One Was Killed.

YUMA, A. T, Nov. 3.-Thomas Hart, un-
der sentence for murder. and Mexican
named Leibas. in Jail for robbery, overpOw-
cred the deputy sheriff on guard, and, TAX
ing possession of a switch engine standing
near a roundhouse ran it four miles into
the country and escaped. Section Foreman
Martin fired a shot through the speeding
engine and from blood found on a cushion
in the engine it is supposed that Leibas.
who was working the throttle, hit
When the men left the engine they opened
wide the throttle and the locomotive ran
seven miles before stopping. posse is
now in pursuit of the fugitives.
The latest report is that the men were
encountered near Fortuna, a small mining
camp and a desperate battle ensued re-
sulting in the killing of Hart and the cap
ture of Leibas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
STORM KEPT VOTERS AT HOME.
Registration In NebraslSa Was Light
Apathy in the Country.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. SIT was a quiet
day at the state headquarters of the Re
publican and fusion committees. Final in
structions were sent out 10 the party man
ayers over the State, and the committees
will keep open house tomorrow and Tues
DAY, more for the purpose of guarding
against any surprises than anything else.
Tomorrow will be devoted to rounding up
the voters who have failed TO register.
Yesterdays storm played havoc with the
registration in this city, which shows a
falling off OF over 1000 compared with
year ago and is less by 1000 than two years
ago. The same report comes from Beatrice
Fremont and other larger towns in the
State. This is not encouraging TO the Re-
publicans, but as the same apathy is
shown in the country they claim TO no
cause for alarm. The only rally of inn
portance tomorrow will be at South
Omaha, where w j. Bryan will make
number of speeches at night. At the two
state headquarters the respective charmen
said tonight they saw no reason TO change
their estimates previously made. Both
committees predict a light vote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
Wells Were Closed with shoppers.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKTON, Ind, Nov. 3-Two OF the
three window-glass houses in this city are
now in operation. although the start was
made one day later than the trust factories
in other cities. which was due 10 a scarcity
OF gas. The Republic Iron and Steel COM
pany has been attached 10 the American
WindOw-glass Company gas mains, and it
was demonstrated that there was not
enough gas flowing through the pipes FOR
both companies on examination IL was
discovered that three Of the wells had been
plugged up so that no gas could flow from
them. The plugs were extracted and an
abundance OF gas was the result. and the
mill and glass houses are working at full
capacity. one glass house remains idle on
account OF the scarcity OF skilled workmen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04

committeeman and upon the individual
work of Republicans on election day.
Remember that every vote counts
Therefore we admonish you TO get out the
vote. If this be done, from information re-
ceived at these headquarters. we predict
the election of Governor Nash and the en-
tire state ticket by a plurality exceeding
that of two years ago and 10 the General
assembly the election of twenty-five and
possibly twenty-five, of the thirty-three
senator's, and seventy certain, with the
probability of eighty. of the 10 members of
the House of Representatives. thus insur-
ing the return of Joseph B. Foraker to the
United States Senate"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
CLEVER INVENTOR DEAD.
He Could Telegraph Nearly Eighty
Thousand Words an Hour

VIENNA, Nov. 3.-Joseph Virag the In
ventor of marvellous rapid telegraphy is
dead at Buda-Pesth at the age of fifty-one.
Nirag and Pollak two engineers. applied
an optical telephone which they had con-
structed 10 telegraphy, and succeeded i'm
telegraphing from 7oOc0 10 $4,000 words an
hour. The final trial was so successful
that Mr.. Baker. the manager OF an Amer
lean cable company. said il would make
him happy for life If he could carry off the
little apparatus that had performed such
wonders. lie said IL was his duty TO ex-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
REVENGE OF GIRLS.
stoned the Promoters of n Society
Which Boycotted Flora Bellies.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
FLORA. Ind. Nov. 3.-As a result OF
the society organized here recently in
which a number of Flora young men agreed
10 forfeit s. if found in the company OF
any young woman residing inside the cor
poration limits, Everett Garrison and
Samuel McCrary. two promoters OF the
society. were waylaid by a mob OF Flora
girls last night and showered with stones.
The young men were returning from a drive
in the country. A stone struck one OF the
horses legs breaking it, and the animal
was killed. The horse was the property OF
Iiveryman W. II. Lesh
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
a Little Belgian Leopold.

BRUSSELS, Nov. 3.-Princess Elizabeth,
who married Oct. =, 1900, TO Prince
Albert, heir presumptive to the throne OF
Belgium to-day gave birth TO a son. who
will be christened Leopold. In the course
of the afternoon the King visited Prince
Albert to congratulate him upon the event,
expressed his joy and promised To act as
godfather.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
Serious Trouble i'm samos.

PARIS, Nov. 8. - Serious trouble has
arisen in Samos Can island off the west
coast of Asia Minor owing to the enmity
felt by a majority Of the insular Assem-
bIv toward the government" saws the
ConstantinOple correspondent OF Temps.
THE government. with the assistance OF
four deputies, Is exercising absolute power
and the Assembly has appealed TO Con-
stantinOple TO end state of things menac-
ing 20 the tranquility or the island"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
Ii HUNG CHANGES AILMENT.
Chinese Statesman Afflicted with UI-
ceratiOn of the Stomach.

PEKING, Nov. 3.-The condition of Ii
Hung Chang, who has been seriously i'll,
shows improvement. His physicians dag
nose the malady liberation of the stom-
ach, and the hemorrhages have been Sc
we're AS a rule he is an intractable patient,
but, having been told that his life depends
upon his adhering to a liquid diet, he is
complying with the medical orders.
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anime all new inventions with telegraph,
and that never had he seen an invention
approaching in cleverness TO this The in
ventors were not satisfied. however, and
continued improving the apparatus until
they succeeded i'm obtaining beautifully
clear writing on the receiver. This was so
valuable that for its sake they reduced
the speed TO 10000 words an hour. They
also had very successful trial between
Chicago and New York in all weather. The
invention is now complete and IS about TO
be adopted, il is said, by all the telegraph
companies in the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
FAST EASTWARD PASSAGE.
Quick Trip of the kron Prinz VIII
helm Across the Atlantic

NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-The new North
German Lloyd ship Kron Prinz Wilhelm.
which left New York last Tuesday for
Plymouth. Cherbourg and Bremen. arrived
at the former port at ] o'clock this morn
ing after the quickest trip she has yet
made Her time was about FIVE days. eight
hours and fOrty-six minutes. The record
for the voyage between New York and
Plymouth. however. Is one hour and eight
minutes less than the time OF this passage
Of the Kron Prinz Wilhelm. and ls held by
her rival. the Deutschland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
DIED AFTER READING HYMN.
Sudden Death of Capt. J. ID. Martin,
of the Salvation Army.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Nov. Capt. Joseph
B. Martin, of the Salvation Army. dropped
dead tonight at Sis o'clock while conduct
ing services for the Seventh-day Adventists.
He had just given out a hymn Of three
verses, when he sank into a chair dead.
He came here three weeks ago from Eass
Saginaw, Mich. Captain Martin lea yes
widow and three children. The remains will
be taken TO Chatham ont. for burial. He
formerly was a Union Baptist minister.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
Funeral of Edgar Toms.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
CAMBRIDGE CITY. Ind. Nov. 3.-Edgar
Toms, one of the oldest residents OF this
city, was buried to-day His age was
eighty-six years and he had been a resident
since 1916, at which time he was inter-
ested in the manufacture OF brick His
funeral was conducted by the Masonic or
der. Three children survive, John and Will
liam. of this city. and Mrs. Charles Jones,
Of Indianapolis.
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publicly known here, beyond what has al
ready been cabled. regarding the wherea-
bouts and fate of Miss Helen NJ. Stone
the abducted American missionary. or the
progress of the negotiations for her ran
som In the absence of news there is con-
siderable diSuuietude.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
TORTURED BY BURGLARS.
Farmer and Family Compelled to
Surrender All They Had.

MASSILLON, O., Nov. 3.-Balser Race.
his wife and two sons. living near this city.
early this morning were tortured by burg
lars until they gave up over $1,000 in GER
tlfcates of deposit and $40 i'm money. The
burglars set fire 10 their victims hair and
threatened 20 roast them alive one of
Races sons may not recover The burg
lars escaped in rigs stolen from Mr. Race
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Edward Prays for Peace.

LONDON, Nov. AT the dinner on board
the royal yacht Victoria and Albert last
Friday evening, King Edward, toasting the
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York,
gave a sketch of their tour. Referring to
their arrival at Cape Town his Majesty
said: There, unfortunately, the war is still
prolonged, but firmly pray for the re-
establishment of peace and PROSPERITY"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
ANOTHER WOMAN KIDNAPPED.
Brigands Said to Have Abducted the
Mother of n Chief of Police.

LONDON, Nov. At is reported from
Salonica' says the Vienna correspondent
of the Daily Express. that brigands have
carried off the mother of the chief of po-
lice of Seres, in Macedonia, about fifty
miles northeast of Salonca, to the same
spot where Miss Stone is detained
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04

Campaign Was Not Lively, Except in
the City of Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 3.-As the four
Democratic candidates for United States
senator in Kentucky, Ex-Governor Nc
Creary, Congressman Wheeler and Con-
gressman Smith and Judge Cantrill, de-
cided not to make a canvass from the
stump, and as Senator Deboe was the only
announced Republican candidate the cam
paign in this State preliminary to the cleo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
Conference of Manufacturers.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON. Ind, Nov. 3.-The confer
ence called TO meet In this city next Tues
day will be the opening OF the fnai fight
between the oil developers and he manu-
faeturers and gas companies. The feeling
IN row very bitter and the best zeal taisoa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04
siberian Railway Completed.

LONDON, Nov. 4.-The last rails Of the
line connecting Moscow with Nladvostock,
according to a dispatch from st. Peters
burg to the Daily Mail will be laid to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-04

York. The dissatisfaction on the inside
oF Iammany is enough 10 beat the ticket
II IL only materialiZes. The street cleaning,
ponce and fire departments are IN open
revolt and the chances are the employees
OF these will show their resentment at the
polls. Still that is one Of the things which
- h.Ir I'd frlL nl.r
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~ IN ED ON PAGE 5. COL. 81
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31
Huntsinger's Business College
 Claims Backed By Facts.

Have you noticed that Huntsing- CTS is the only business college in Connecticut that tells in plain figures just what 1t has done and what 1t Is doing? How many students it has today, and how many it has provided with business positions within a specified number of months ? Would it dare to do this if 1t were anything else than 1t claims to be-by far the leading business school in the State ]?
 Indefinite assertions are easily made, but claims without proofs have no standing against claims backed by proof. Huntsinger's has never made claim which 1t could not fully sustain.
 What does this fact that Huntsing CTS is the largest business college In the State mean? That 1t enjoys to a greater degree than any other the confidence of the public. and that its graduates in business positions out number those of any other; that the first thought of the business man seeking an assistant Is of Huntsing CTS, the institution which he knows is the favorite of other business men and which has a reputation beyond any other for thorough and up to- date training. It means further that such school does and will command and retain the services of the ablest corps of teachers who prefer place where salaries are liberal and sure, and their standing as teachers Is es- tablished by their connection with it.
 Business colleges multiply but they do not interfere with the growth of Huntsinger's. With an attendance largely in excess of any previous year, and new pupils being enrolled daily, greater attention will be given to the individual needs of each pupil and even more satisfactory progress than in the past will be made this year. No ambitious young man or woman who chose Huntsinger's has ever regretted it.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-31
Superintendent of the Rural Free Del
 cry Seryice,1

Superintendent of the Rural Free De1fv.
 cry Service.)
 ral free delivery is directed by A. w. Machen, the superintendent of free delivery. Clerks in the star service regard with alarm the absorption of old star routes by the rural service, and some of the contractors who have advantageous contracts are endeavor- ing to head off rural free delivery by undertaking volunteer delivery in boxes along routes where rural free delivery is desired.
 But star route contractors can only deliver mail natter. They cannot col lect, as can the rural free delivery car riers, nor can they sell stamps, take and pay money orders, and become what the rural carriers are, travelling post offices, bringing all the facilities to the very gates of farmhouses many miles away from post office.
 The rural service is to be expensive, but MT. Machen suggests that, as it's establishment will wipe out many small offices, and so save rent and clerk hire, that it is promoting correspond ence, and so increasing the revenue, he does not think that it can be denounced as an extravagance. It is not expect ed that the star service will be at once dispensed with, as there are many routes over which it would not be jus tifa ble to establish rural free deliv- cry for very sparse population. The star service costs about $5,5O0,0 ,000 3 year.