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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
ROBBERY AND MURDER
FOLLOWED BY THE wRECKING OF
HOUSE WITH DYNAMITE.
Man and Woman Killed, Two Per-
sons Severely Injured and a Score
of Persons Hurled from Bed.

JOHNSTOWN. Pa. Feb. 9-In an at
tempt to hide robbery and murder early
to-day an Italian boarding house at Port
age was wrecked by dynamite Tony Grillo,
keeper of the boarding house. and his wife
were killed. Ralph Telilido and George
Destavo were severely injured and a score
of boarders were hurled from the building
by the explosion. The boarders and the
Grillo family were asleep when the explo-
sion occurred. The bodies of Grillo and
his wife were found buried beneath the
ruins of the building
The boarders all railroad employees.
They had no occasion to use dynamite, but
persons familiar with Its use say that at
least twenty-five pounds must have been
exploded under the room where Grillo and
his three little daughters slept. 1t was
said that Grillo had $40 in the house, but
none of the money has been found. The
theory is that some one crept into Grillo's
bedroom while he slept. murdered Grillo,
and possibly his wife, and then exploded
the dynamite TO cover the crime. A coron-
er's examination disclosed the fact that
GriIio's head had been crushed and his
ribs broken. Further investigation will be
made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
FIGHT WITH INSURGENTS
SEVERE ENGAGEMENT ALMOST IN
THE SUBURBS OF MANILA.
Inspector Harris, of the Constabulary
Force, Killed and Three Men
Wounded-FifteenR Rebels Slain.

MANILA, Feb. "a force of 100 con-
stables under Inspector Keithly yesterday
defeated 200 insurgents near Mariquina,
seven miles from Manila, after a sever en-
gagement, in which Inspector Harris and
one man of the constabulary were killed
and two other men of the constabulary
were wounded. The enemy left fifteen dead
and three wounded. Inspector Harriss
home was at Atlanta, Ga.
The body of insurgents formed the main
force of the irreconcilable general San
Miguel. The constabulary was divided into
three detachments which were scouting in
the Mariquina valley. The detachment
commanded by Inspector Harris came upon
the enemy, who were in a strongly in
trenched position. Inspector Harris fell at
the first volley, being hit five times. The
detachment of conStabulary, although out
numbered, held Its position until Inspector
Keithly, with the main force, arrived,
when the enemy was put to rout. Their
headquarters was captured and burned,
Gen. San Miguel, who asserts that he sue
ceeded to the command of the insurree-
tionary forces when the other generals
surrendered. He has only "a handful of
men under him and his operations have
been of no consequence. The wounded
Americans are all severly injured.
The Philippine commission has passed an
act governing the constabulary. Ii creates
a summary court for the trial of light Of
fenses; gives the civil court Jurisdiction
over serious cases: forbids the con-
stabulary to administer the water cure
or resort to whipping or other punish
ments in order to obtain information
from the natives. 1t also provides for
the measure are Incorporated many of the
regulations governing the army.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
YOUNG ESCAPES DEATH
MORMON PLEADS GUILTY TO MUIR
DER In THE SECOND DEGREE.
Slayer of Mrs. Anna Pulitzer Sem
fenced to imprisonment at Hard
Labor for Remainder of Life.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-William Hooper
Young, on trial for the killing of Mrs. Anna
Pulitzer, to-day pleaded guilty to mruder
in the second degree and was sentenced TO
imprisonment for life. Justice Herrick ex
planned that he had advised Young's coun-
sci to change his plea and also advised the
district attorney to accept Ii, this action be-
ing taken because of the prisoners mental
condition. According to the report of the
doctors he was not insane in the legal as
pect of insanity. but from a purely medical
point of view he is not sane.
In sentencing Young the justice said:
There is no occasion now for me to make
any remark as to the enormity of your Of
fense. You are aware of the penalty of
your crime. The sentence of the court is
that you be confined in State prison at Sing
Sing hard labor for the term of your
natural life"
For the first time since the case was
called Young walked into court to-day
without assistance. His eyes had lost their
look of vacant terror and he sat straight
in his chair looking at the court. His re-
sponses to the questions of the judge, how
ever, were made in an inaudible voice He
showed no signs of perturbation after SEN
tence had been passed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
Rebels Defeated.

CARACAS. Feb. "a force of 1000 men
with fifty. horses and two guns. under the
command of Minister of War General
Ferrer, left Caracas this corning In direc-
ton of the seaport Higuerote, fifty-five
miles east of Caracas. The object of the
expedition was to attack a body of 1.500
revolutionists under General Monagas, who
was reported to be too feeble to attack
the government. but strong enough to de-
vastate the district around Rio Chico,
province of Miranda, sixty miles southeast
of Caracas, and daily enter and
pillage the town. The governmental troops
captured the town of Guatire at noon and
are now marching on Rio Chico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
Protocols Will Not BE Signed Until
several Objectionable Terms
Are Eliminated.
INCREASED CASH PAYMENT
WHICH INVOLVES PREFERENTIAL
TREATMENT, NOW DEMANDED.
Venezuela to BE Given No Opportunity
to Retaliate-Defeat of Rebels
by Castro's Troops.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9-Although Mr..
Bowen and the other negotiators are close
ly guarding the provisions of the protocols,
ii is understood tonight that the demands
which are known to exist in the German
and Italian agreements as they are at
present drafted, to which Mr.. Bowen can
by Venezuela prior to the handing down
of The iHague's decision regarding the
allies contention for preferential considera-
ton i'm the settlement of their claims 1t is
reported that Germany asks that she re-
ceive, in addition to the $27 500 cash that
Mr.. Bowen has agreed to pay, a certain
percentage of the customs receipts until
the remainder of the $4,000 demanded in
the original ultimatum addressed by Ger
many to President Castro last autumn Is
paid. Italy. 1t is believed, is insisting on
similar demand. though the amount
asked for in her ultimatum was over $780,
900. Both Germany and Italy suggest that
this money be paid in monthly installments
out of the customs dues. but even under this
arrangement 1t would require eight months
for the payment of the entire sums
1t is the principle, however, to which
Mr. Bowen so strenuously objects, and to
which, he has informed the German and
Italian ENJOYS, he cannot subscribe. Until
their protocols are relieved of these objec-
tionable demands, Mr.. Bowen says that
they must remain unsigned. He contends
that Germany and Italy are insisting on
preferential treatment a question which
The Hague.
1t is the firm opinion of both the Italian
ambassador and the German minister that
the insertion in their protocols OF these
demands is the result of serious misun-
derstanding on the part of their powers
foreign offices of certain phases of the
negotiations which were supposed to be set
tied. They are using every effort to have this
misunderstanding cleared up and have in
formed Mr.. Bowen they hope to submit
their conventions TO him I'm a few lays
Mr. Bowen has made it plain to the allies
representatives that he is willing to con-
slider any reasonable request they may ad-
vance, but that ne will not yield to the
extent of signing the present German and
italian protocols. Published reports that
Germany included in her protocol a demand
for an apology from President Castro or
his resignation is news to Mr.. Bowen, and
OF course would not be considered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
SAMOANS MADE HAPPY.
Chiefs Of Tutuila Given Watches and
Medals from the President.

TUTUILA. Samoa, Jan. q, via San Fran
CISCO Feb 9-Jan. Is was the day appointed
by the commandant of the United States
naval station at Tutuila for the people to
receive from the President his reply to the
instrument of cession given on April IL.
1900, by the chiefs and people of the islands
to the United States, and to receive the
presents which were forwarded These
consisted OF a silver watch, chain and
medal for each of the chiefs who signed the
document The watches and medals were
all suitably engraved with an inscription
stating the occasion of the presentation.
In addition TO these presents there was
given to each chief a written greeting un-
der the hand of the President accepting the
offer of the people. Lieutenant Command
er Minnett, u. s. N, attached the medal to
the coat of each chief as he was called up
to receive the greeting and present
One of the most interesting incidents of
the day, and which was accepted by the
people with many loud cheers. was the pre-
sentation of the United States flag to the
Samoan guard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
CLEVELAND EVASIVE.


CINCINNATI. Feb. s.-In response to
direct inquiry as to whether he was can
didate or whether he would accept an
other nomination for President the follow
ing has been received from former Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland by the editor CT the
Times-Star under date OF Feb. 8:
Dear Sir-I have received your letter OF
the 4th inst asking on behalf OF the Times
Star for an expression regarding my inten-
tions as related 10 the next Democratic
nomination for the presidency. l cannot
possibly bring my mind TO the belief that
a condition or sentiment exists that makes
any expression from me on the subject OF
the least Importance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
CRIME IN A TOWER.


MONONGAHELA, Pa, Feb. 9.-During
the night an unknown man forced his way
into the telegraph tower at Walston sta
ton, on the Pittsburg, Virginia and
Charleston Railroad and assailed Mrs. Will
son, the operator. Mrs. Wilson shot the
man and this enraged him that he beat
her almost insensible and then tried to
burn her to death by forcing her head
into the stove. Before he succeeded. how
ever. an arriving freight Irain frightened
him off and he fed. leaving his victim un-
conscious.
Mrs. Wilson is the wife of ex-Mayor
Wilson, of this city. She is a handsome
woman, aged thirty and is regarded as
fearless. Her condition is critical. Early In
the night four men made an attempt TO
break into the tower, but they were frus-
trated by the timely arrival of several
railroaders. 1t is thought Mrs. Wilson's as
sailant belonged to this party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

Salvador and Honduras Pitted Against
the Republic of Guatemala.

LONDON, Feb. 10.-The Daily Mail this
morning publishes a dispatch from Gaute-
mala declaring that war has been pro-
claimed between Guatemala on one side and
Salvador and Honduras on the other.
Rear Admiral Glass has received sailing
orders and the Pacific squadron will get
away from San Francisco to-day. The
squadron goes to Amapala Honduras
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

treaty with Venezuela, and that Italy de-
sired assurances that no differential duties
would be imposed subsequently to the set
tlement. 1t is held in London that Ger
many is likely to adopt a similar attitude,
all the allies feeling. to quote one of their
representatives, that Venezuela is not
likely to feel too friendly after the episode
Is closed, and might nullify all the terms
by imposing retaliatory duties"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

LONDON, Feb. 9.-James Bryce. NJ. p,
speaking at Aberdeen tonight, referred to
the Macedonian danger as being real and
near. The government, he said. ought to
exert its utmost influence in pressing re-
forms on Turkey so as to avert, If possible
a European confiagration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

LONDON. Feb. 9.-It was authoritatively
stated this evening that, while no serious
point has arisen TO jeopardize settlement
of the Venezuelan troubles. indications
point to the fact that minor difficulties are
delaying the signing of the protocols. The
Foreign Office and the embassies to-day
were busy discussing queries from Wash
ington regarding the phraseology of the
protocols. Italy's difficulty. IL is said here,
apparently arose from Ambassador Des
Planches learning that the British protocol
stipulated renewal OF the commercial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Girl Killed and Man and Wife Injured
by Engine Running Into station.

DAVENPORT, Ia. Feb. 9-F III. Croft
and wife were seriously injured and their
five-year-old daughter killed i'm a pe-
culiar accident at Buff.!o. Ia, ten miles
south of here at noon to-day. As west
bound Rock Island freight. drawn by two
locomotives. was passing the station the
second engine and several cars jumped
the track and a loaded car plunged through
the station in which Croft and his wife
and child were standing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

station. Thus the larger plan not only
makes track elevation and street depres-
sion possible but takes from the heart
of the city scar, provides ample storm
water drainage and provides for a path
way for the Indianapolis Southern by an
elevated track.
The elimination of Pogue's run will per-
NIT. also, the abolition of the Virginia ave
nue. vladuct, the depression of Virginia
avenue sufficiently TO give fourteen and
one-half feet head for inte-urban
cars and the serving OF the freight depots
from the elevated tracks without grade
Alabama street into Virginia avenue from
the north. but not that portion south or
Virginia avenue to South street, as TINS
is now owned and used bv the Big tour
system. The tracks 10 serve the Big -Four
freight houses will descend from the elevat-
ed tracks at the west side of Virginia ave
nue.. The height of the elevation, seven
and one-half feet, permits this with COM
plete safety and convenience.
The Jeup plan provided for the closing
of Pratt, New York, ST. Clair and either
New Jersey or East street. The Nelson
plan leaves them all open by the system
of partial elevation and depression The
only street closed by the Nelson plan
is Liberty street. This is regarded as nee
essary, as il is TO keep the other streets
open.
EFFECT ON VEHICLE TRAFFIC
The effect on vehicle traffic of the Nelson
plan is unusually advantageous, according
to the opinions of those familiar with it.
Virginia avenue, New Jersey street, Della
ware and Pennsylvania streets are SO
opened that access with freight may be
had to any freight depot without crossing
single track. This is regarded as a great
advantage for the shipping interests as
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2, COL 7)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

Among the interested spectators in the
gallery of the United States Senate to-
day was Mrs. Peter Studebaker, of South
Bend. She was accompanied by Mrs. A. l..
Brick. G. n. G.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

Senator Beveridge to-day introduced bills
to pension H. III. Kirk. of North Madison,
and Lloyd Hickman, of Heltonville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

Kennedy Rea, of Ripley county. who is
secretary to Representative Hemenway, left
for Indiana yesterday morning i'm response
of his father
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

tion introduced by Congressman III {.
Smith regarding Senator Barcus's Mes
sages and Papers of the Presidents will
be given attention and Mr.. Smith has been
invited TO be present and state his case
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Joseph, of Indianap-
oils. are registered at the Willard Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10

Fourth-class postmasters have been ap-
pointed i'm Indiana as follows: Geetings-
vile. Clinton county. Caleb Buck; Napoleon.
Ripley county, Emma Nj. Griffith; Rob Roy,
Fountain county. Ira C. Keefer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Court Clerk Disappears.

According to dispatch from Frederfcks-
burg, Va, printed in the Baltimore Ameri-
can today, ]. P. H.. Crismond, clerk of the
county and circuit courts of Spottsylvania,
has mysteriousiy disappeared. He was on
hand at the session of the county court
Monday, after which he started for his
home q few miles distant, stopping on his
way at Fredericksburg, where he trans
acted some business of a private character.
He remarked that he was going home,
but, instead of doing so, Is said to have
gone to the depot and purchased ticket
for this city, and left on the evening
train.
When Crismond failed to return home at
the proper time a messenger was sent to
his office and note which he had left for
his family was found, in which he stated
that he would never return home. A deed
was also found in which he gave his prop
erty to his wife for life, after which it was
to go to his children. An examination Of his
books, is said to have revealed the fact that
there is something wrong with the delin-
quent land returns. Crismond is said to have
been informed of 1t last week and replied
without the slightest hesitation that IL there
were any errors who would correct them,
and In case of deficiency would give
check for the amount.
The dispatch stated that Commonwealth
Attorney Lee ]. Graves, and Sheriff A Har-
ris came to this city Thursday looking for
Crismond, but returned Friday with hav-
ing any success. They didn't however
call on the police officials while here ana
they know nothing of the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal Items Gathered
West of Rock Creek.

The derrick and accessories to be used in
the reconstruction of pier No. of the
Aoueduct bridge have arrived at George
town and arrangements are being made 10
commence work at once. The reconstruc-
ton of the pier will be under the supervi-
sion of the War Department In connection
with general repairs to be made on the
bridge structure by the District govern
ment This latter work. 1t Is understood,
will be commenced soon. 1t includes the
construction of a lateral structure OF con-
siderable width. go
The expense of the general repairs VIII
be borne by the Great Falls and Old DO
minion Railway Company, which was
granted the right to lay single electric
car track over the bridge. to gain entrance
to this city from Virginia All prelimi-
nary details to the construction of the
Great Falls and Old dominion railway,
which will be operated between this city
and Great Falls on the Virginia side of the
Potomac have been perfected and work
will be commenced within the near future
The regular meeting of Silver Star Lodge,
No. 90 l. o. G.. T, Of Tenleytown was held
Thursday evening at Good Templars Hail.
on the Brookville road, that place. After
the transaction of routine matters a spell
ing bee was held The first, second and
third winners were, respectively, Mrs. Z.
M. Smith, Miss Elizabeth Deane and Mr..
Ellis Shoemaker.
A lawn fete was held on the lawn adj
Joining the Tenley public school last even
ing under the auspices of the ladies Of
EIdbrooke M. E. Church, Tenleytown. The
proceeds of the fete will be turned over to
the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

yard, and there were present Chief Engi-
neer William T. Belt of the District fire
department, Fire Marshal Sidney Bieber,
Mr.. Edwin Seton. representing the Inter
national Fire Engine Company; Capt. Pen
dleton of the navy, captain Of the yard,
and a number Of other naval and fire Of
fcials.
Alarm Sounded.
A fire alarm was turned in from navy
yard box No. 81 for an imaginary fire in the
immense coal shed near the model testing
basin. The alarm sounded throughout the
yard, and In a very little while the sailors
came running to the scene with the fire
apparatus OF the station. The new hook
and ladder was brought into service, the
extension ladder being raised to the roof of
the coal shed. The little fire engine, known
as the Cosmopolitan, modelled after the big
metropolitan type Of engine recently secur
ed for the District department, was drawn
up alongside one of the slips, with the sue
ton sleeve in the river. The fire was lighted
with cold water in the boiler, and in ten
The tiny machine did work that was fairly
marvellous. The effective fire streams were
thrown over all the buildings In the vicni-
ty and to height far above the maximum
of any of the yard buildings. The capacity
OF the engine is $50 gallons a minute. One
seven-efghth-inch stream was thrown 16O
feet horizontally and 115 feet vertically. A
three-Quarter-inch stream was thrown 1853
feet horizontally and 115 feet vertically.
Two fve-eighth-inch streams were thrown
1876 feet horizontally and 1O5 feet vertically
The height of the engine is six feet and
weight 1.675 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
RESUMPTION OF SERVICE.
Wash1ngton-Alexandria Ferry Line
Re-Established


The plans for the re-establishment of the
ferry route between this city and Alex
andria have been completed and the ser
vice will be resumed Monday week, July
20. letter received here from Mr.. Bert
G. Faulhober of New York. who has the
matter in charge for the New York owners
of the line, says that he has chartered. for
a period of six months, the sidewheel
double-end ferry boat George Washington,
which formerly ran upon the Fort Lee
route On the Hudson. He will take pos
session of her Tuesday next, and will at
once start her down the coast for this city
as fast steam and powerful tugs can
bring her, and it is said she will be on the
route on the morning of July 20 without fail.
The steamer is in a drydock undergoing re-
pairs.
Mr.. Faulhober also states that the burned
ferry steamer Columbia will be rebuilt, but
that the contract for the work has not yet
been given out. She should be in readiness
for service again in about sixty days.
The steamer George Washington is sim
gle deck steamer, all her passenger accom-
modations being on the main deck, and is
fitted with an electric lighting plant and
other conveniences. She is somewhat small
err than the steamer Columbia, registering
414 gros tons burden She is 134S feet long
1921 feet wide and Ill feet depth of hold,
and is the second vessel of the same name
to run on the Washington and Alexandria
ferry route. Although the steamer was
built about the time of the civil war she Is
in good order and was running on a ferry
route when chartered for the Potomac
The advent of a boat on the ferry route
will be welcomed by the people and bust
ness men of Alexandria, and she will re-
ceive a warm greeting when she goes into
service. The work Of rebuilding the ferry
wharf here is being pushed.