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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
SEVEN BOILERS LET co.
KILL AND MAIN MANY
Also Wreck the Power House
of the St. Louis Transit
Company.
\ TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
Brick Walls Fall Outward and a
Truss Roof Drops on the
Victims.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21.-A battery of seven
boilers in the power house of the st. Louis
Transit Company exploded tonight, killing
four employees. injuring thirteen and wreck
ing the building. The force of the explosion
broke window panes for several blocks in
the vicinity. Without warning the boilers
let go, the brick walls fell outward and
the heavy truss roof dropped. covering the
debris in which almost twenty employees
were imprisoned. Instantly all the electric
lights went out and the darkness prevented
prompt work In rescuing the injured. whose
cries could be plainly heard. Fire broke
out in one portion of the debris. but was
extinguished before 1t had gained much
headway. Casualties follow:
Dead--W. Wilson, steamfitter; Louis Bar
Der. colored: Frank Steel, colored; uni
Identified negro.
Injured--William CAN'T, will die: Dennis
O'Leary, Peter Valley. colored; Simon
Moxen, colored, will probably die: Charles
G Thompson. colored; Joseph Grooms, col
ored. Seven more names have just been
learned.
All but Wilson were stokers and boiler
cleaners. A fire alarm and ambulance calls
were sent I'm Immediately and soon an army
of rescuers were at work with lanterns and
torches. Wilson and Barber were the first
found and both were barely alive, but died
on the way to the hospital.
The falling of the heavy roof so covered
the debris that the rescuers could make
their way but slowly into the center of the
mass. where the majority of the employees
were at work when the explosion occurred,
and II Is thought probable that the list OF
dead may be heightened by daylight.
The cause Of the explosion is not known.
Several street car lines were brought to a
standstill for a time for lack of power but
other powerhouses were hastily connected
and the cars were soon put In operation.
nQv vl f<
generally believed that more bodies would
be found in the ruins before daylight. Rob-
ert Fulton, the engineer. Is missing and
probably Is dead. One boiler was hurled
nearly two blocks by the force OF the ex-
plosion and fell In the street narrowly
missing some pedestrians.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
CONJUNCTION USED
INSTEAD OF Il COMMA
Iowa's Governor Says New Jersey
Law Is Void, and He Denies
Requisition.

DES MONIES, Ia, Dec. H.-Governor
Cummins to-day refused the requisition of
New Jersey authorities for the extradition
OF Fred Shivers. charged at Columbia with
wife dcsertion- The Governor considers the
New Jersey law invalid because of the
omission of a comma and the insertion of a
conjunction. The New Jersey law on wife
desertion provides for the punishment of
men who desert their wives and leave the
State. Governor Cummins points out that
leaving the State must be part OF the
crime, therefore the crime could not be
committed till the offender had left the
State and. having left the State before the
crime was committed, he cannot be extra
dited and returned 10 the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
MSH|NEFF MASSACRE
PROMOTERS CONVICTED
Two Leaders Sentenced to Seven
and Five Years and Others
Given Shorter Terms.
TWELVE NOT GUILTY

KISHINEFF. Bessarabia. Dec. 21.-Two
Russians named Gnetschin and Marosjekie
who have been on trial charged with mur-
der as the authors of the massacre of Jews
here last spring, were sentenced to-day to
seven and five years penal servitude respec-
lively. Twenty-Five other persons charged
with being involved In the massacre were
sentenced TO periods ranging from one to
two years each. One person was sentenced
to six months imprisonment and twelve
were acquitted, while forty-eight civil
actions brought against the accused were
dismissed. The costs of the prosecu-
tions must be paid by the convicted persons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
SEALED EXPRESS CAR
ROBBED OF TALUABLES
One Thief Was Concealed Inside
and Another Assisted on the
Outside.

MKEESPORT. Pa, Dec. 21.-A sealed
United States express car on the Baltimore
x Ohio Railroad. route to New York,
was robbed of number of packages while
passing through here to-day. The thief
was concealed In the car and as the train
pulled out OF the station, a confederate
ran along the platform and cut the wire
seals The inside man jumped from the
car and escaped with his arms full of
packages. supposed to be of considerable
value. One OF the packages which he drop
ped. was recovered and found 10 contain
jewelry. The was re-sealed at West
Newton and the extent OF the robbery will
not be known until the car reaches New
York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
CONFESSION OF FOUR
MURDERS BY 4 COOK
Ships Doctor" on Trial for Kill
ing His Captain, Admits that
and Three Other Crimes.

NEW YORK, Dec. N.-When Frank
Henry Burness. ships cook. was placed
on trial in Brooklyn, to-day, for the murder
of Capt. George b. Townsend. the skipper
of the lumber schooner Charles Buckley, on
Nov. 10. the prisoner admitted his guilt. and
a written confession was submitted. In which
he declared that he had shot the captain
cause the latter owed him money. and that
he desired to facilitate the trial because
he preferred to be executed rather than re-
main I'm prison.
The confession further stated that the
prisoner had previously killed three men.
For shooting a man in Charlestown, Mass.
he said that he had served three years In
prison; that he had served a term I'm Havana
for killing teamster, and that he had killed
a man named Henry Hecker, on which
charge he was acquitted on a technicality.
The trial was continued.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
LIKE RISING SUN CRIME.
Old Woman Assassinated in Hi
nois-Suspect Arrested.

MOUNT CARMEL, ILL.,, Dec. 21.-James
Reinsmith, who was supposed to have been
in oxford. Kan, for the last three weeks,
accused to-day by the coroner's jury
which investigated the assassination of Mrs
Elizabeth Lacey. an aged woman who was
killed last night at her home seven miles
from Mount Carmel The assassin fired
through window, killing her instantly
Reinsmith is the divorced husband of Mrs
Lacey's daughter. The assassin ESCAPED
without being seen and the verdict of the
coroner's jury was based on circumstan-
tial evidence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
UNION MEN THREATEN
TROUBLE At PRINCETON
Surround the House of Imported
Railroad Boiler Makers, but Are
Held in Check by Officers.
DISORDER is EXPECTED

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PRINCETON, Ind, Dec 21.-One hundred
and fifty miners and other uniop men
marched to the boarding place of the South
ern's imported boiler makers tonight and
surrounded the house. Sheriff Beloat and
Marshal Haley met them, but committee
was allowed to go in and confer with the
nonunionists. reporting to the crowd outside
from time to time The men would not
promise to leave town, reserving their an
swer until tomorrow.
The crowd finally dispersed, to throw the
officers off their guard but ii is believed
they will get together later tonight or in
the morning and drive the men out of town.
Trouble is expected should the imported
men attempt TO work tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
SUIT AGAINST MITCHELL.
Lawyer Wants 100000 for Set
ting the Coal Strike.

BINGHAMTON, n. Y. Dec. 21.-The case
of Attorney A. ID. Wales, Of this city,
against John Mitchell. president of the
United Mine Workers Union OF America.
to recover 100000 for services in settling
the recent coal strike, came up before JUS
tice Geo. Lyon here to-day. The proceed
ings were on motion made by Mr.. Wales s
attorneys for the appointment of an open
commission TO orally examine Thomas ID.
Nicolls, president OF District No. 1 of the
United Mine Works at Scranton. Pa Jus
tice Lyon adjourned the case until to-
morrow. IL the motion is granted attor-
neys for Mr. Wales and those represent
examine Mr. Nichols,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
NAVAL .STRATEGISTS
CONSIDER SITUATION

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-Rear Admiral
Taylor. chief of the Bureau OF Navigation
and executive head of the General Naval
Board, to-day was in conference with Capt
John Z. Pillsbury. assistant chief OF the
bureau: Capt. William Swift. chairman Of
the general board OF the fleet: Commander
winslow and Lieutenant Beiknap. OF the
Bureau of Navigation. Several cablegrams
which arrived from Rear Admirals Glass
and Coghlan over Sunday were taken up
for consideration. and instructions In reply
were prepared and submitted 10 Secretary
Moody for approval. Nothing official re-
garding the conference was announced ex-
cept that IL concerned the isthmian situA.
ton.
A long cablegram was received TO-DAY
from Reer Admiral Coghlau. commandtna
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
ATTACK ON Il MINER.
Utah Strikers Try to Force Non
union Man to Quit Work.

SUNNYSIDE, Utah, Dec. H.-A riot oc-
Cured here, the result of thirty strik-
ing miners going to the home of a nom
union miner and ordering him to quit work.
On his refusal. the strikers attempted to
seize him, but the man ran, pursued by
the strikers, and finally was rescued by the
company guards. The Italians were subse-
quently arrested by the troops and are
now under guard.
The coal mines at Castle Gate were
opened to-day, eighty nonunion men going
to work. There was no demonstration by
the strikers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
SENATOR HANNA BETTER
May Be Able to Leave His Bed at
New York To-Day

NEW YORK. Dec. 2i.-Senator Marcus A.
Hanna. OF Ohio. who has been Ill here at
the waldorf-Astoria since Saturday with
an attack OF grip. was greatly improved to-
day. While he was still In bed IL was said
that he would be able TO leave his room to-
morrow and that the attack was not looked
upon a. Of seyious nature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22
DUNSMUIR NOT INSANE.
Testimony in Edna Wallace Hop
Der's Will Suit.

VICTORIA, b. c., Dec. H.-In the Hopper
Dunsmuir will case, to-day, evidence was
given for the defense by III. Prather. a sur
veyor of Oakland, and Patrick Nevin, a
coachman who was in the employ of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Dunsmuir at San Leandro.
Prather told Of the dates when ne went to
Leandro to survey property, and said that
the late Mr.. Dunsmuir had always been
able to give him instructions intelligently
and to remember well what he had told
witness. Nevin, the coachman, gave similar
evidence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22

SPRINGFIELD, o., Dec H.-Grand
Master Charles c. Pavey. OF the Ohio Grand
Lodge OF the Independent Order OF Odd
Fellows. has issued circular to the effect
that on Jan. 10. 1904. all saloon keepers bar
tenders or professional gamblers shall either
quit the order or those occupations In the
event OF refusal 10 cease such callings
they sheu be tried and expelled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-22

ARDMoRE. L. T.. Dec M-At woolsey
to-day John Stott and Sam Victory. farm
ers fought with guns. both being killed
Stott's cattle broke into victory's field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
In the Papal Treasury.

AT present in the Vatican at Rome,
safely preserved in the papal treasury,
are the following precious tiaras of COR
mer Pontifs: One embroidered in gold
and silver and strewn with initiation
precious stones. given by the ladies Of
Lyons to Plus VII on his return from
Fontainbleau: one owned by Gregory
XVI, covered with oriental pearls and
l46 precious stones OF other varieties. in
GLIDING eleven diamonds; two owned by
Plus TX, one of which was worn at he
PRONUNCIATION of the doctrine OF the I'm
maculate Conception. and covered with
$4,000 precious stones, $4,000 of which
are diamonds. 1t weighs three pounds.
and is valued at 500, eco. Besides these
mentioned, there is still another, one
of the most interesting. belonging 10 the
unfortunate Plus VII. 1t was a present
from Napoleon I. and was heavily in
crusted with sapphires, emeralds, pearls
and diamonds. The emerald on the apex
is said to be one of the largest in
existence.
This tiara, ID is said. weighs eight
pounds. and on this account could never
be worn by the Pontiff to whom II was
presented. Those familiar with the I'M
happy relations which this Ponti1 IN
derwent with Napoleon may see a sug-
gestive side light in this elaborate
decoration coupled with an unbearable
weight.
The second insignium of the Pope is
f.rkN faf
This is but another form of the episeo-
pal crozier or staff, and symbolizes the
papal authority as shepherd OF his
flock 1t is different from the bishops
stan, however, in that IL is perfectly
straight. thereby signifying that the
Pope's power is without break or stop.
The bishops stan is curved at the top.
indicating a limit OF power
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Peoples Forum.
Fast Time on Herdic Line.

To the Editor of The Washington Times:
In The Times People's~ Forum of sunday.
August 9. Irving Macilroy Grey complains Of
The rapid pace Of hcrdic horses. saying, these
poor things are not allowed to walk one step
OF the whole herdic route but are kept a
trot and most of the time on a run" While
the horses may not be allowed to walk one
step Of the way they are frequently given
the benefit OF a lengthy rest when inclination
On the part Of the driver dictates.
was a passenger on a north bound herdic
some weeks ago with two women-one a
stranger in Washington and another a society
woman late for an afternoon reception. Be-
tween and Streets the herdic stopped while
the driver purchased some bananas from 4
vender and leisurely peeled and ate three
before resuming the trip.
On another occasion l was a passenger on
herdic No. 80, northbound when the vehicle
stopped long enough for the driver TO hold a
lengthy conversation with street sweeper
regarding watch, evidently the object of a
business transaction between them.
On both occasions the horses were given
ample time 10 recover from any fatigue in
duced by their "trotting'' or running during
the early part of the trip. MAH.
Washington, Aug Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

from their cells to re-arm themselves
for the murder of those who Justly
aided in prosecuting them for the
killing of Marcum.
Politics figures too much in these
Kentucky feuds to warrant the belief
that Jett and White will be required
to remain in Jail for the remainder of
their lives. If Governor Beckham
does not pardon them, doubtless some
governor who follows him III office
will do so. Such is the influence of
the Kentucky feudist. The pardon
record of Governor Beckham is no
worse than that of Governor Bradley
and some others in this respect. More
than twenty-five murders and at
tempts at murder have been com
mitted as the result of the feud OF
which Marcm was the victim, and
Jett and White are the only men now
behind the bars for any of these
crimes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Real Cause of Lynching.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
President RooSevelt's recent letter to Gov
ernor Durbin, of Indiana relative 10 the sub
ject Of lynchIng has caused wide comment
throughout the country The views expressed
by the President have struck a popular chord
and generally Endorsed by the press and
public, but it is not a true diagnosis of the
true ailment Of the body polite. It is a
treatment prescribed for ne effects instead Of
the cause.
The present causes for the prevalent lawless.
ness and tendency toward anarchy are not far
TO seek. The confidence. Of the people in the
courts and all the paraphernaia of so called JUS
tice has been undermined by its fragrant and
frequent miscarriages. They have seen the muir
derer, the swindler, and the thief walk abroad
unpublished for their admitted crimes. They
have seen corrupt judges and juries render YER
diets contrary to all facts and Justice. They
have seen impudent criminals buy with their
stolen money the best legal talent, who, by
their damnable clubbing, technicalities, and
yenality torture the blind goddess into the
unbalancing Of her scales and her fairness
slammed.
People have come TO see that there are two
laws-one for the poor and for the rich.
The one sends the thief of loaf of bread to
- -oN'AA- TIC pAct atttAtS oi lfuuSaLus
Of dollars. People have seen the jury system
become a sore on the body polite. and the
prejudice Of the ar.stocTatic judge in favor OF
the titled criminal
No; the remedy does not lie in shooting
down indignant and outraged mobs. who, in
their blind rage, commit overt and unreaSon-
able acts; but at the top. Reform the courts
Of justice, punish swiftly and sufficiently male
factors, big and small, prevent long delays
before trial and before execution Of sentence
FroWn upon prOcrastination as shown in I'M
necessary new trials on their techniealities.
The equality of ali before the law is a
shallow sham, though we continually boast
that we live in the land Of the brave and the
home Of the free. We claim that ours is a
democratic form Of government, but the mon
arches and despotisTns OF Europe and Asia
teach US lessons in their impartial dispensation
Of justice. England and France. notably, give
Us object lessons in this Speedy trial and
SPEEDY execution are in order in those coun-
tries, and neither the high nor low escapes
them
We're a census taken of the murderers forgers,
and criminals now at large, after farce OF a
trial, the world would be astounded at their
number. The newspapers recently reported the
case Of St. Louis hoodler who had been
trled and CONVICTED eighteen times ana who Is
still at large, UNPUBLISHED.
Ambiguous and vicious legislation is another
factor in this equation Loose laws are passed
and never enforced because Of their ambiguity,
and good laws are frequently dead letters be-
cause some powerful and sinister interest OPP
poses them. These and class legislation are
the powerful causes for the growing and alarm
ing spirit Of anarchy rearing its hideQus head
in various parts Of our country.
L. ". THAYIS.
Washington, August II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Claim Bill Passed.

Some years after Florida was re-
admitted to the Union the claim was
renewed. but there was much opposi-
ton to its payment because Florida
had been disioyal. When Mr.. Davis
came to Congress he took the matter
up again and with the aid of Judge
sparkman, the other member from the
Land of Flowers, succeeded. in the last
Congress. in having the bill favorabIy
acted upon by both Houses and signed
by the President. This accomplishment
alone, for which Mr.. Davis receives the
greater amount of credit. Will doubt
less be sufficient to win him the nomi-
nation for governor. Besides. he is
personally popular in the State. and
the chances at present seem to favor
his nomination
The salary of the Florida executive
is $500, and in Florida that amount
of money is worth far more than the
$1,000 salary of a member of Congress.
In the last House Mr.. Davis was q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Fisherman's Ring.

The so-called Fisherman's Ring is the
fourth distinctive insignia, although
that. like the palliun, is in reality but
-sublimated episcopal ring such as is
worn by the bishops Of the church. It
is worn upon the third finger OF the left
hand. On it was engraved a rough etch-
ing OF st. Peter drawing the nets as a
| fisherman, whence II gained its name.
Legend attributes its ownership to St.
Peter himself. but its first recorded ap-
pearance was in the thirteenth century.
1t is said to have been stolen from the
Vatican soon after Leo's death.
The pallium is a most remarkable OBJ
ject. It's origin is uncertain, but most
historians unite in believing il 10 be
relic of the primitive Christians. The
original pallium was a wooden mantle OF
sufficient size 10 enwrap the body and
allow OF folding three times around the
left shoulder and under the arm This
garment was not unlike the Greek hima-
tion. and was affected by philosophers
and men OF dignity and weight. Hence
IL took on a dignity OF its own, and was
much respected The pallium of the
Pope and Of the archbishoDs OF the Ro-
man Church is a narrow band OF white
wool woven from a particular lamb
blessed for the purpose. In form, IL Is
like two capital ''Y's" Joined at the d.
verging points and thrown over the neck
so that the perpendicular shafts depend
over the breast and back. while the
branches rest upon the tips Of the
shoulders The paIlium is embroidered
with eight square crosses in purple. It
was a badge OF archiepiscopal dignity
early in the history OF the papacy. for IL
is frequently met with in ancient en-
cravings and portraits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

The various degrees in the elaborate
hierarchy of the Roman Church are dis
tinguished by peculiar insignia, and
those OF the papacy are four in number,
viz, the tiara, or triple crown; the pc
DUN rectum, or straight stan; the keys
OF St Peter, and the Fisherman's Ring
The pallium is sometimes considered as
a distinctive badge OF the papal authori-
ty but il is also equally a part of the
archiepiscopaI rank, although bestowed
by the Pope, and is, therefore. omitted
in this list.
These various papaI insignia, like so
many OF the ceremonies and marks not
only OF the Roman, but also of many of
the Protestant churches. are covered
with a mist of symbolism. some aspects
of which are profoundly hidden in the
darkness of the pagan past. Their
origin is lost in many cases, as in that
of the palIium. which, most mysterious
OF the episcopal badges, no one knows
exactly how TO describe from the view
point of It's meaning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

American girl. Miss Mabel Wright. OF
New York, the divorced wife, of the late
Ferdinand Yznaga, of New York.
Countess Theodore Itchy, who Is very
charming woman. and whose sister is
married 20 Count Macmillan Montgelas,
of the German legation at Pekin. is a
daughter of that unfortunate Count Felix
Wlmpffen who, while Austro-H Hungarian
ambassador at Paris, committed suicide
some fifteen years ago by blowing out
his brains In one OF those malodorous
Mosques which constitute the least at
tractive feature of the great thorough
fares of the French metropolis queer
locality, certainly, for so delicate and
refined a man as was the ambassador TO
select for the purpose of putting an end
to his diplomatic mission and to his
ice.
He left his two daughters very badly
off. Indeed, it is understood that none
tary difficulties were largely responsible
for his suicide, which, of course. re-
lieves him of the slanderous imputation
of having placed confidential official in
formation at the disposal of the late
Baron Hlrsch for use in stock exchange
transactions