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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
A FIGHT FOR A JAIL.
Hamilton County Rival Sheriffs
 Have a Clash.

Hamilton County Rival SherifRs
 Have Clash.
 LAKE PLEASANT, N. Y, April B. The long expected clash between the rival sheriffs of Hamilton county has occurred A fight at the jail, which Sheriff Locke has been holding by force, resulted ill the Locke deputy be- ing thrown out of the building.
 Sheriff Nathan had been keeping a sharp watch on the jail for some time, and last night the result of his wig iiance was rewarded when one Of the deputies at the jail left the building for q short time. kathan was waiting for such an opportunity, and as soon as the deputy disappeared he entered the jail and encountered the other guardian of the building. The Locke deputy had orders to prevent the jail being seized by Kathan, but before he had much of an opportunity to use forcible means the Republican officer grasped him, and a fight ensued, with results disastrous to the Locke deputy, who was elected from the jail and ordered not to re- turn.
 Kathan after he gained possession took steps to prevent any of the Locke deputies from forcing him to surrender. His deputies are now in possession Of the jail and will hold it until the courts decide who is the real sheriff of the county It has been expected that trou- ble would result from the situation in Hamilton county, but the unexpected attack of Kathan caught Locke's de- lenders off their guard and the con testing sheriff is now without a jail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
CHARGES OF INHUMANITY.

Michigan City, Ind, April Exchanges of gross inhumanity toward prisoners confined in the state penitentiary here have been filed by Dr Rroses Horn, late a physician of the prison, agalnst a deputy worden and other officers of the institution. Dr Horn in his state ments cites many specific instances of extreme cruelty and asserts that one prisoner was driven to self-murder by the treatment he received. The matter is in the hands of Governor Duroin. and it is believed an investigation will be ordered.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
Policemen Shot His Wife.

NEW YORK, April 3. - Policeman John J. O'Brien of Brooklyn shot and instantly killed his young wife, Minnie, at their home in that borough. The shooting was done in the presence of his three children and his wife's moth CT. Mrs. O'Brien had just handed her husband his revolver as he was going out on duty when, without word of warning, he shot her through the head. He had been drinking heavily and was on the verge of delirium tremens, it is said. He was arrested immediately after the shooting.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
HOTELS IN FLAMES
Hostelries That Front on the
 Famous Board Walk.
LOSS WILL REACH $2,000,00

The Fire Started in Brady's Bath
 Houses, and, Aided by High Wlnds
 It Spread Rapldly-Assistance Was
 Sent from Philadelphia and Camden
 The Fire Was Gotten Under Con-
 trol About Two O'clock.
 Atlantic City. April 3.-Fme which started in Brady's bath houses, lo- cated on the board walk between New York and Kentucky avenues, destroyed over $2,00000O worth of property toe day, and the lire was not put under control until after , o'clock this aSter- noon, after raging for several hours. There was an extremely high wind blowing when the fire was first discov- cred and the flames were soon com- municated to the hotels in the immcdi- ate vicinity. The flames spread rapid- ly and the fire department was unable to cope with it and assistance was asked from Philadelphia and Camden. Three engines were sent down from Philadelphia, making the run in 55 minutes. At one time it looked as le the flames would get beyond the control of the three departments, but the wlrd blew the flames away from the pretty part of the city and the fire was con- fined mostly. to the buildings along the board walk. The fire extended from Illinois avenue to Tennessee avenue. U radius of three blocks.
 l The following were the hotels dee | stroyed: Windsor. Berkeley. Strat- ford, Stickney, Lurav. Tarleton and Evard The New Holland hotel and Young's pier also caught fire, but the hotel was partially saved and the pier was destroyed. 1t was rumored that six men were burned to death in the Berkeley hotel These were two po- licemen, two firemen and two musi- clans At 1 o'clock when the fire leaped across Tennessee avenue it was feared that the Philadelphia com pany would not be able to keep the | flames back from the handsome cot tages and other valuable property. The Philadelphia and Camden compa- nies secured their water from the ocean and soon had the flames fought back. Tn many places the fire burned out the hose and this hampered the work of the firemen. Most of the ho- tels had few guests and this probably accounts for the small loss of life. At 2:20 when the fire was under control the famous board walk presented q sorry spectacle. The full police force was called out to protect adjoining property.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
LYNDHURsT IN TOW.

New York, April 3.-The British tank steamer Housatonic, which sailed from here yesterday for London, is towing in the four-masted British bark Lyndhurst, which has been anchored off Fire Island for two days, signalling for assistance. The Housatonic stayed by the vessel all night and started to tow her early this morning. The tug Wrestler, which was towing the bark from Boston, but had been unable to tow her further, was keeping alongside the bark. The Lyndhurst recently discharged cargo of sugar at Boston from Java and is coming here con- signed to Philip Ruprecht.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
FUNSTON GUEST OF HONOR
Filipinos, He Says, Forsook
 Civilized War Methods.

Killed and Tortured Their Own Peo-
 pie Because They Would Not Con
 tribute Money Funston Also says
 the Filipinos Are Incapable of Self
 Government.
 San Francisco, April 3.-General Frederick Funston was the guest ot honor at a banquet given last nlSht by the Ohio society. Iii response to toast he said in part:
 After the first three or four moaths Of fighting the tilipinos forsook al civilized methods of fighting ana De- gan a guerrilla warfare of q sort un- paralleled ill history. They killed dl- rectI7 or by torture nearly 1000 or their own countrymen during the wears 1900 and 1901 because they would not contribute money to sup port the insurgcnt cause.
 T know of nearly 100 cases Ill my own district i'll which natives were buried alive and many of these were women and children.
 They committed inconcelyaDle atrocities on American soldiers Who fell into their hands. had the pleasure of capturing some hends guilty of this.
 ..The officers i'll the insurgent army ordered the assassination of each oth- CT in order to hold their places. Per sonally. I owe good deal to- eAguin- aldo. but he told me he had General Luna killed for no other reason than that he was coming to the front too fast.
 1.-The Filipinos are absolutely incap- able of self-government and l do not think the next generation of the race will ben
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
APPEAL FOR PROTECTION.
Striking Iron Moulders Said to
 Terrorize Employees.

Strikers Ordered to Appear Before
 Judge Baker April 1J-Judge Or
 dered Also That Blu of Damages Be
 Included in Complaint-The Strikers
 May Lose Their Clothes if They Lose
 the Case.
 Indianapolis, April 3.-The Redwood Manufacturing Co has appealed to the nited States court for protection for its employees against the ron mculdcfs. who have been on d strike for q month past The complaint charged that men who want to work are terrori2ed hy the striking union men, and that some of them are afraid to come to the fac tory.
 Judge Baker ordered the strikers whose names were given in the com- plaint to appear before him April l5 and show cause why restraining or der should not be issued. T want you to change your bill Of complaint Judge Baker said to the plaintiff. II want you to include in it a prayer for damages. It does not matter whether these men have any property or not. l will appoint q special master to fix the damages, and if you secure judg- ment against these strikers, officers can. if the men are caught in bed, take away their clothing. They can h.tve no property exempt under the state laws. The judgment will keep them i'll insolvency as long as they live, or until the judgment is paid Things have come to a pretty pass when the city of Indianapolis will not give the men who want to work protection from men who do not want them to-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
TRIAL WAS POSTPONED.
One of the Jurymen Taken Sick and
 After Being Removed He Died.

St Peter, Minn, April 3.--While An sdrew Tanke and his wife were being tried here for the alleged murder of the latter's former husband, Anton Rachel, q juror became sick and de- mented. He was taken to the asy- 1um here for treatment. where he died. The jury was dismissed. 1t is now alleged that drugs were administered to the juror and that he died from their effect. The authorities are in- vestigating. The persons who gave the drugs to the juror are said to be known and the disclosures promise sensational results
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
STRIKERS IN ~.ooD HUMoR.
Received an Addition to Their Ranks
 To-day.

South Manchester, April 3.-The strike of the weavers of the velvet de partment of Cheney Bros silk mill gives little promise of early adjust ment. The firm has refused to treat with any committee of the strikers, CT to consider their alleged grievances :n any way unless the weayers first return to their looms. In the event that the WeayerS return to work the firm has promised to endeavor to adjust all complaints fairly. The weavers, how ever, voted several days ago and re- affirmed the action yesterday, not to return to work until the schedule Of the firm fixing the rate of wages for two-loom work is revised. The weav- CTS assert that the order recently pro- mulgated by the firm naming the price for work of this sort amounts to q re- duction of nearly 9 per cent in the amount they can earn. On the other hand the mill management points out that the new rate is not to take effect immediately. and that until the weay- CTS become experienced in running two looms the men will receive fair day pay. and afterwards they will be able to earn by piece work more than tiiey now receive. The claim that the new schedule means reduction in wages is denied. In view of the present dead lock it is thought unlikely that settle ment will be arrived at this week al least. Some of the weavers have left
 town to seek work elsewhere
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
GIVEN FREEDOM OF DUBLIN.

Dublin, April 3.-The freedom of the city of Dublin was conferred to-day on John Redmond, chairman of the United Irish league and of the Irish parliamentary party, and Patrick A. McHugh, the Nationalist member of parliament for the north division of Leitrim, who, with Thomas O'Donnell, recently made a tour of the United States in the interests of the Irish league.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
Mine Explosion Victims Buried.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April B. Investigation has revealed the fact that the Nelson mine at Dayton in which the explosion occurred is not on fire and has not been. Workmen are engaged excavating the debris. The funerals of the victims recovered were held yesterday. Altogether there were sixteen killed, leaving fifty-eight or phans and fourteen widows. The min CTS claim that the explosion was due to failure to sprinkle the mine on Sun day. The prevailing opinion seems to be that it was caused by a combination of coal dust and gas in the mine. The officials of the Dayton Coal and Iron company stated that they have not progressed sufficiently in their investi- gations to make full statement, but they claim that the Nelson was one of the best governed mines at Dayton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
BOX OF GOLD FOUND.

Rock Falls, III, April 3.-While men were excavating in the Hennepin canal feeder near Tampico, III, they discov- cred a queer looking box. When 1t was opened it was found to contain gold coin to the amount of $3,0O0 and 8 large amount of brass pieces. As pearly as could be ascertained it Is thought that the coin is Spanish. Last summer a number of human skulls were found in the canal near Tampico.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
Nebr..ka Saloon Raidea.

LEXINGTON, Neb., April 3. - Twelve women, followers of Mrs. Car rie Nation, all heavily yelled, raided q joint at Eddyville Tuesday night, smashing a large mirror and other furniture and destroying several cases of liquor. James Hammond, charged with keeping the place, was given twenty four hours to leave town or re- ceiye a coat of tar and feathers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
SERVED HIM RIGHT.

Man Killed While Getting Ready to
 Murder Whole Family.
 Nashville, Tenn, April 3.-Rufus ISteelman, son of a wealthy resident of Lincoln county, shot and killed his brother-in-law, Frank Warren. War ren and his wife had a quarrel on Sat urday and Mrs Warren went to her parents home Warren armed him. self and went to the Steelman home to fulfill his threat to shoot every member of that family. Rufus Steel man shot Warren dead as the latter was about to fire on the house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
Governor Cranes Reception.

BOSTON, April Ex-Governor Crane gave his third annual reception to the members of the legislature at Hotel Somerset yesterday afternoon, and nearly every senator and representa- tive, many accompanied by ladies. was greeted by the chief executive of the state and partook of bountiful c0lllat tim
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
purst;n. Boi1er KiIIs Two.

RICHBURG, Ala, April 3.-In an explosion at the Henderson-Boyd com. pany mill two negro convicts, Marion Wood of Jefferson county and Harry Champion of Crenshaw were killed. Five large boilers were wrecked, and six dry kilns, with 50O,OOO feet of lum- Der, were destroyed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
BLAST FURNACE EXPLODED.

Chicago, April 3.-Two men wsre killed and four injured by an explosion in one of the blast furnaces at the H. linois Steel works in South Chicago to- day The explosion forced a mass of molten metal through the 'blowout." 1t is said the injured will recover.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
DUTY ON WINES FIXED

Melbourne, Victoria. April 3.-The house of representatives of the federal parliament has fixed the duty on wines exceeding 35 degrees of strength at 6 pence on every degree up to and in cluding 40 degrees. Thereafter the duty will be fourteen shillings.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
FEAR CONSPIRACY.
Officers at Fort Sheridan Are Taking
 Extra Precautions

Chicago. April 3.-Fort Sheridan of ficers, it is said. fear there is a con spiracy among the military prisoners at the post to escape, and extra pre- cautions are to be taken to guard the rest of them. W. F. King, prisoner held for desertion, is the last one to es- cape, making the fourth occupant of the guard house to find his. way to freedom during the last few days. King was member of Company K, First cavalry, and after desertion was captured March II and was awaiting trial. He disappeared while his com ranions were watching the arrival of General Macarthur, the new com- mandant. No trace of him has been found.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
Forty Years, Courfship

PARKERSBURG, W. Va, April B. Jacob Graf, aged sixty-two, and Re becca Meisbury, aged sixty-five, have just been married after courtship Of forty years Graf bought license to wed nine years ago, but Miss Geis- bury refused, and he has carried the paper ever since
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
Secretary Hay Will Testify

WASHINGTON, April 3.-After con- sulting Chairman Dalzell of the special committee to investigate Captain Christmas charges in connection with the transfer of the Danish West In- dia islands Secretary Hay has indicat- ed to the committee his intention to appear in person before it as wit nncS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
DELAYED TRAINS ARRIVE.

Butte, Mon, April 3.-Three Great Northern trains blockaded for four days by the blizzard in North Dakota arrived last night. The regular schedule will be resumed tonight. Traffic has also been resumed on the Northern Pacific in this state.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
SIX MEN KILLED.

London. April 3.-Six men were killed as the result of m explosion of fire-damp, last night, in q colliery at Wigan, Lancashire. A number of men were entombed at Dunfermline, Scot land this morning, owing to q similar accident.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
COURT OF APPEALS.
Texas Antitrust Laws Are Declared
 Unconstitutional

Texas Antitrust Laws Are Declared
 Unconstitutional
 Houston, Tex, April 3.-The decision entered by the Austin court of appeals i'll the case of the Shippers Compress company is an important one. Aside from the fact that the Texas anti trust laws are declared unconstitution- al, the court also declares that:
 .'One may, if financially able, ac- quire much or all of the property of 8 given class, provided the purchase was not made for the purpose of in- turing or accomplishing harmful re- suits to the public, and from a bare exercise of this privilege it cannot be inferred that the purpose and intention was to create a monopoly, or that a monopoly necessarily results from such extensive acquisition
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
.,.h.,na noaa stiu Tied un.

MOBILE, Ala, April 3.-The Mobile and Ohio officials announce that their road. which has been closed to traffic on account of washouts since last Thursday, will not open for business until Saturday night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
TRAIN JUMPED THE TRACK.
Five Coaches Loaded With Emigrant:
 Were Ditched. q

Utica, N. Y.. April 3.-The regular train north on the Mohawk and Malone division of the Central Hudson rall- road jumped the track at Woods Lake early this morning and five coaches loaded with emigrants were ditched Physicians were summoned from Full ton Chain, but it is said that there are no fatalities. The train is badly wrecked and number of people are hurt.
 New York. April 3-At the New York Central Railroad Co.'S office 1t was said the wreck occurred at Woods Lake, and that four coaches were de- railed. No one was killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-03
DEWET STUBBORN.
Is Inducing Steyn Not to Meet
 Schalk Burger
PEACE PROSPECTS NOT BRIGHT

President steyn, It Is Said, More De
 termined to Continue Struggle Iilan
 Ever-Traffic Closed North or the
 Tugela and Lines Protected py
 Rlock Houses-Miss Stone Win Sail
 On Saturday Man Who Tried to
 Embroil Great Britain Is on the War
 Path Again.
 Kroonstad, Orange River Co'ohs' Tuesday. April 1.-The Ifansvaal uel, egates are still here. It is peileVeu that General De Wet is influencing President Steyn not to meet Act'Is President Schalk-Burger.
 Pretoria, Wednesday, April 2.-Com- munications have passed between tres ident Steyn and the Transvaal mission at Kroonstad, but nothing is yet known of the result. The majority of the lnll- itary men and civilians here expect more from the continual pressure or troops than from the present negotla- tions. It is pointed out that, once De- fore. when hard pressed, the Irans- vaalers showed a desire for peace, put this was promptly overridden by Presi- dent Steyn. Nothing in the present situation. so far as known, indicates that President Steyn is less irreconclia- ble than previously. Indeed. the known facts seem to point to q greater deter mination to continue the struggle.
 Durban, Natal. April 3.-General traffic is closed throughout the coun- try north of the Tugela river. The region is stoutlv protected by lines of block-houses extending from Lady smith. Permits are required to enable people to proceed beyond Colenso. The town guards at Ladysmith. Dundee and Newcastle are under arms and have been recruited to their full strength.
 New York. April 3.-Ellen NJ. Stone, the American missionary, definitely i,as decided not to deliver q lecture in this country. as her voice will not stand the strain of public speaking just yet, says the London correspondent of the Tribune She will sail from Liverpool for New York on Saturday. Her 1n- jured knee still gives her trouble.
 Allahabad. British India, April B.. Hudda AIullah. the fanatic who has in the past endeavored to embroi1 Great Britain and Afghanistan, has started for Cabul. the capital of Afghanistan, with 5000 armed followers It is feared that his arrival at Cabul will cause disturbances, as the widow Of the late ameer is opposed to him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-24
vi. IT. III. .. Gossip.

The pictures of the senior class will be
made this week.
The senior classes of January and June
1902, Will hold a joint meeting in the near
future TO complete plans for the exercises
commencement day.
Tennis is becoming popular among the
students, and several clubs are being or
ganized. A tournament will I'm all proba-
bility be held by the girls who play.
The students i'm the art department are
working on designs for gold medal which
is to be given by the Commercial Club to
the seventh-grade pupil writing the best
essay on why l Am Proud of Indianap-
oils"
John Kittle entertained the fraternity
known as the Hykyas at the last meeting
After the ceremonies of the society were
over plans for "a union banquet with the
Arabian frat" Of Sheykhs on the night
OF commencement was discussed.
Golf is becoming quite popular in the
school and prospects for a club are bright
A meeting of the members OF the newly
organized club met Tuesday and selected
will be used and practice will begin soon
The NJ T. Fl. s Literary and Debating
Club discussed the question. Resolved.
That more is 10 be gained by observation
than by reading" at its session Monday
afternoon. The subject proved very in
teresting. and the debate was spirited. Opal
Banta argued for the affirmative while
Lucy Ward upheld the negative side OF
the question. Both leaders did well and
the general discussion which followed was