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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
SOME ONE HAS STOLEN
PULASKI COUNTYS JAIL
Not Only the Jail, but Two Prison
ers lncarcerated Therein, Have
Been Spirited Away.
POSSES FUTILE QUEST
special to the IndianapoIis Jodhnal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINAMAC. Ind. Feb PA crime of
crimes has been perpetrated in this county,
The inhabitants of Monroe township have
been out all day in posse comitatus under
the command of Sheriff Wendt looking
for the Pulaski county Jail. Some one has
stolen IL. Up to a late hoEF neither the Jail
nor any of those heretofore imprisoned
within ii has been discovered.
Sheriff Wendt is distracted, for only the
night before he had locked up Weary
Waggles and Diamond Dick who had
stolen chickens and were bound over to
await the action of the grand jury.
The sheriff was at a loss how to proceed.
He could not replevin the Jail, as there was
none within his jurisdiction; mandamus
would rot lie. though Sheriff Wendt did
select the middle syllable of that legal term
and apply it forcibly to the missing struc
ture; and, as for certiOrari, quo warrantO
and Injunction, all were equally ultra wires
to Sheriff Wendt At last he went out and
aroused the citizens of this place and vi
cinity, for If all else failed he still had re-
course TO the posse comitatus, and would
use it. The citizens of Winamac heard his
tale with incredulity and appreciative grins
The posse comitatus returned tonight
after a careful search for the peripatetic
Jail. 1t is feared Pulaski county will see
it's Jail no more. Even the spots its wheels
had kept from being rusted on the Pan
handle Railroad sidetracks were coated
with ferric oxide by the time the posse
returned.
Public sentiment divides the responsibility
for Pulaski cOunty's unfortunate condition
about equally between the sheriff and the
Commissioners of Pulaski county. The lat
ter ara regarded much to blame for hav-
ing ordered the old Jail demolished before
new one was constructed for the restraint,
reformation and punishment of Pulaski
county criminals. The Commissioners, how
ever, justify themselves by asking How
in thunder could we build a new Jail with
out money, where the old one was I'M
less we tore the old Jail down?" The ar
gument is generally regarded as unanswer-
able.
Not so with Sheriff Wendt 1t was he
who originally suggested the idea of using
a Panhandle freight car a jail, and he
is Inundated by the cOntratempS. 1t is be
lieved that the prisoners of the institu-
ton were unintentionally kidnapped by a
train crew which came along during the
night and in the darkness was unable to
tell a common freight car from the Pulaski
county institute of penology- They there
fore hitched the engine to 1t and carried
with IL Sheriff Wendt'S prisoners, regardless
of the fact that they had committed a
crime that probably is without a parallel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
JAPANESE PROBABLY
DID WHAT THEY WANTED

LONDON. Feb. 25.-Viceroy Alexieff's dis
patch 10 the Gar of Russia, clearing up
the doubts caused by the numerous sensa-
tionaI versions Of the last Port Arthur af-
fair, was received in London too late 10
be published in the early editions of tho
morning papers. but il confirms the opin-
ion founded on earlier rumors that Admiral
Togo made a daring attempt 10 bottle up
the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. and. al
though Viceroy Alexieff asserts that the
entrance TO the harbor OF Port Arthur is
still free, the fact that Admiral Togo's
fleet. minus the vessels injured in the cour-
ageous exploit, was seen steaming at fun
speed on a southeast course from Wei-Hai-
Wei is interpreted as an Indication OF the
japanese admiral's satisfaction with the
accomplishment Of his design
I. is pointed out here that IL would be
difficult for the Russians in the darkness OF
night 10 ascertain just what had happened
TO Japanese vessels. or 10 distinguish be-
tween hulks IL was their intention 10 sink
and torpedo boats.
AS two injured vessels were observed
steaming slowly away from Port Arthur
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
AMERICAN AND SPANISH
SAILORS IN LAND FIGHT
Dons Use Knives, but Are Beaten
and Jump Into Water to Save
Themselves.
TOSTLED EACH OTHER

ST. THOMAS, d. w. l., Feb. PA fight
occurred here yesterday afternoon between
sailors from a Spanish and American
warship, which resulted in the wounding of
several men and an ultimate victory for the
Americans. The fight originated when n
seaman from the United States cruiser Co
lumbia jostled a sailor from the Spanish
cruiser Rio de la Plata he passed him
in the street. The Spaniard was with
companion from his ship was the Ameri-
can sailor and all the men were on shore
liberty The Spanish sailor drew a stiletto
and seriously wounded the American who
had brushed against him. Other men from
the Columbia who were on shore gathered
around their companions and attacked the
two Spaniards. who defended themselves
with their knives and succeeded In slight
Is woundng several other Americans. They
finally escaped. ran TO the wharf and
Jumped into the water. They were picked
up by a harbor boat and taken on board
their warship The wounded American
is I'm a hospital here in critical condition.
The Rio de la Plata will leave here to-
day Her departure has been delayed to
effect repairs TO damages sustained In COM
ing into collision with the Nova Scotia
briCantine Peerless
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
GENERAL DICK TO BECOME
SUCCESSOR OF HANNA
Unanimous Choice of Republican
Buckeye Legislators in Their
Caucus.
BALLOTING ON MARCH

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 24.-Ger. Charles
Dick was nominated by acclamation for
both the unexpired and regular terms for
United States senator TO succeed the late
Senator Hanna at the caucus of the Re-
publican members of the Legislature this
evening. The name of General Dick was
the only one presented. AS the Repub-
licans have large ajority in both branch
es General Dicks election is assured and
the balloting on March 1 will be only a
formalty.
The caucus was decided upon to-day. il
being the opinion of members of the Legis-
lature, concurred in by General Dick that
inasmuch as the election was to fill a va
cancy, the caucus should not be dispensed
with, even though more than enough votes
to elect had been pledged.
The caucus was held in the Senate cham
Der shortly after o'clock. Senator Over
larff, of Delaware. presided. One hundred
and nine Republican members answered the
roll call. two senator's and six representa-
tives being absent. General Dicks name
was presented by Senator Harris, of Ash
tabula and seconded by Representative VIII
liams, of Hamilton. and Representative
Treadway, OF Cuyahoga. General Dick was
then nominated by acclamation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
THREE MEN KILLED IN
STARCH MILL EXPLOSION
Reports that the Number of Dead
May Reach Twenty-Five
Many Seriously Injured.
PLANT BADLY WRECKED

CHICAGO, Feb. 24-Three men were
killed and eighteen injured tonight in an
explosion that wrecked the starch mill of
the Warner Sugar Refining Company at
Waukegan, Ill 1t is possible that the
number of dead will exceed three, but it
will be at least a fortnight before the
wreckage OF the mill can b. cleaned up in
such a manner that il can be positively
known that no more bodies are in the de-
bris. The reports of the dead run all the
way from three TO twenty-five. The evil
dence, however, is in favor of the lower
number. The dead:
JOHN CUSICK
JACOB SPREECE.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
The injured Albert Mitchell, cut about
head and face; Thomas Bailey cut about
head; William Goggin, cut about head: fif-
teen Poles and BohemianS, none of whom is
seriously hurt.
The plant of the Warner Sugar Refining
Company is extensive and is valued at 81
$4,000 The total number Of men employed
is 600 and the capacity of the starch mill is
$4,000 bushels of starch daily.
The starch mill, which was entirely de-
strOyed by the force of the explosion, was
brick building four stories high, two hun
dred feet long by one hundred feet wide. The
structure. with the machinery ii contained,
was valued at $4,000. The building and all
ii contained is total loss. No definite cause
is known for the explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
INSTRUMENTATION IN
MATTER OF SPELLING
Causes the Discharge of a Clerk in
the Quartermaster's Office at
Fort Sheridan.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4-W. r. Baker, the
clerk in the office of the quartermaster at
Fort Sheridan, who refused to spell 'rout-
ing with an "e,' although ordered to do
so by his superior. Lieutenant Colonel Mil
Ter, to-day received his discharge from the
secretary of war, to whom the question
of spelling had been referred. Baker saws
that he will appeal TO President Roosevelt.
The word was used in an order relating
to the transportation of troops. and Baker
was ordered by Lieutenant Colonel Miller
TO spell IL ''routeing." He said that he
could not conscientiously spell it witk an
Sc" 49,
Brigadier General Fred d. Grant. COM
mander of the Department of the Lakes an
proves the dismissal OF Baker. saving he
was given a legitimate order and was guilty
OF insubordination when he refused TO car
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
FIRE At EVANSVILLE
QUICKLY CONQUERED
Weak Water Pressure Overcome
by Use of Borrowed Engines
Loss Is About $4,000.
l to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE. Ind, Feb. 24-Fire this
evening practically destroyed the cold stor-
age plant and commission house of Bah
cock & Seitz. in lower Main street. The
loss on the building is 5000; loss on stock.
consisting mostly of clover seed and tim
othy seed. about $1,000. Losses are covered
by insurance.
The fire originated in the rear of the
building between and O'Clock and gained
rapid headway. The fire engines loaned the
city by St. Louis and Cincinnati We're
brought into service and according 10 the
statement of Assistant Fire Chief Grant
they saved the entire block from destruc-
tion. When the fire was under control the
Cincinnati engine became disabled The
pressure from the water works was feeble.
With the engines loaned the city by the
neighboring cities the authorities now think
they would be able 90 check a big fire IN
spite of the weakened condition OF the
water works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
BREWERS TRAFFIC /
MANAGERS ORGANIZE
Purpose Is to Secure Lower
Freight and Express Rates
from the Railroads.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 24.-The Interstate
Brewers Traffic Managers Association was
organized here to-day, with Illinois, Ohio
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan and
Wisconsin represented, by the election of
the following: President, John Klocker, of
Newport. Ky; vice president. Richard
Muehlberge, Cincinnati; secretary, c. Nor
rison, of Indianapolis treasurer, Charles
Luelta, of Cincinnati.
1t is expected that all the middle West
States will join in the organization, which
is seeking not only uniform but also lower
freight and eXpreSS rates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
ORDERED TO LEAVE CITY.
Labor Leader Not Allowed to In
fuence Other Workers.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. PAT. II.
Zacarachias. a member of the national
executive board of the Filters and Cutters
Union. was to-day ordered by a magistrate
10 leave the city Immediately. He was ar
rested at the instance OF Arnold Luchiem
tised in New York for cutters and filters.
The garment workers here are on strike.
At the hearing IL was alleged that Zacar-
achias came here from New York with
thirty workmen and induced ten OF them 90
violate their contracts with the firm. He
was arrested while accosting workmen in
front of the factory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25

PARIS, Feb. 2f.-The Russian em-
bassy here Inns received n communi-
cntion TO the effect that a japanese
squadron, during the night of Feb
"a, tried to block the entrance Of Port
Arthur harbor, at the same time at
tacking Russian warshfps there with
torpedo boats and trying To set them
fire. The battIeshfp Retvizan, sup
ported by the coast batteries, re-
pulsed this attack, forced the Jsp-
ancse TO retire and succeeded i'm sink
ing four of their vessels.
The news of this Russian victory
was posted i'm the IObbies of the
Chamber of Deputies and the senate
during the sitting to-day, and caused
great enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
Too Steamers DESTROYED,
-Four Reboy1edma Sink
ing COndItion and the
japanese WarShibs
Forced TO Steam A7Uay
Vtceroy AAexieF's Report
to the CSar--EtfOy7 TO
Rebeat Hobson's Mer-
rrmac Act--Many RI
mo,s Concerning Afair

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 25.-2s45 "a.
ma telegram from yiccroy AIexien
TO the Car says:
AT n quarter before 3 I'm the morn
ing of Feb. "a numerous Japanese
torpedp boats attempted To attack the
steamers loaded with fnhamma-
bIes. The Retvizan was the first to
observe the torpedo boats and opened
n strong fire on them. She was sup
destroyed two steamers near the en-
trance of the harbor; they were com
ing directly towards her. One OF
them went on the rocks near the
the other sank under Golden Hill.
The Retvizan observed four steamers
i'm "A sinking condition and eight tor
pedO boats departing slowly to rejofn
the waiting Japanese wnrships. 4
portion of the crews of the Japanese
vessels was drowned. The ground
ed steamer is still burning. The
enemy was observed in the ofIing OF
Port Arthur i'm two lines.
"The japanese crews saved them
selves i'm bonts. 1t is possible that
some of them were picked mp by the
enemy's torpedo boats.
81 am proceeding to examine the
coasts. the entrance of the harbOr Is
open. L attribute the complete de-
rangement of the enemys' plan to the
brilliant action and destruction Of
the fire of the Betvixnn- FIoating
mines are still visible i'm the road
stead. have recalled the three
cruisers sent i'm pursuit Of the enemy
i'm order, I'm the first place, to clear
the rOadstead of floating mines. We
had no losses"
The Port Arthur correspondent Of
the Novosti teIegraphs that Mt Port
Arthur the Japanese lost steamers
(number not stated and one torpedo
boat. sat the moment of writing"
the correspondent continued, 'stwcn-
ty-three Japanese vessels nrc visible
on the horizon and crOss-hring has
begun. i'm which the Russian cruisers
Bayam, NoviI and AskoId are partfci-
pating."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
National Congress of Mothers.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.-Mrs Edwin
c. Grice, of this city. secretary of the
National Congress of Mothers, announced
that the annual conference OF the National
Congress will be held this year in Chicago,
May IL TO II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
JAPAN WISHES TO BE
KORE4'S PROTECTOR

PARIS, Feb. 24-Information received
here, probably through Russian channels.
but credited in the highest official quarters.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 9, COL. II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
oregon's Paymaster Arrested.

MANILA Feb. 24-Paymaster Harry
been ordered under arrest by Rear Admiral
Evans. i'm command of the fleet in Asiatic
waters, for an alleged rregularity il his
accounts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25

LONDON, Feb. 24.-A dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from
st. Petersburg, sent at II o'clock to-
night, says that on Feb. 23 the Japan
ese attempted to send four steamers
sian fleet i'm Port Arthur harbor.
These fire ships did no damage and
were themselves destroyed, two be-
ing sunk and two going ashore. Two
japanese boats escOrtfng the fire
ships, were destroyed by Russian
guns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-25
TEXAS STREET DUEL.

J. c. Stringer Fatally Shot by A..
l.. Prather, Who Killed Himself.
MOUNT VERNON. Tex. Feb. 2I.-J. Cul-
len Stringer was seriously and. perhaps.
fatally wounded tonight by \. L. Prather
I'm a street duel. After shooting Stringer
Prather killed himself. Both were promi-
nent business men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-11

| came here." he said. "I have ndl ap. pointment with him and I do not ex- pect to see him before I leave the city"
 When efforts were made to get like specific replies with regard to Messrs. Belmont, Sheehan, McCarren and other Democrats of the Parker faction Sena- tor German gave no direct reply. All he would say was that his visit was not political one and that he had come to New York simply to meet his daughter on her arTival from Europe. Senator German did not appear wor- Tiea by the fact that he was out when Re resentative William R. Hearst of | this city. paid a visit to his hotel It was about noon when Mir. Hearst ar rived in the Fifth Avenue Hotel and had his card sent up to Senator Cor mans room. Word came back that the Senator had gone out. MT. Hearst did
 "Yes," said Mir German, T learned Mir. Hearst called fUhen I was away
 from the hotel. l have not soen him
 Have you any idea what MT. Hearst | wished to say to your
 "Oh. just friendly call. imagine" was the reply
 Do you expect to meet him?" T have no appointment with him" l Senator German. with a deprecatory wave of his hand. declined to discuss Mir. Hearst's Presidential aspirations. 1 He was equally reticent regardine | Judge Parker's candidacy and his own | chances of carrying off the prize.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-11

Beginning with today Montgomery for two days. will be given over to the bank CTS of Alabama. The occasion for the bankers taking possession of the city Is the annual session of the Alabama Bank CTS Association which convenes this afternoon at 3:15 o'clock in the rooms of the Commercial and Industrial Asso-. citation.
 It is expected that the present gather ing of the bankers win be the most notable in the history of tho organiza- ton. In point of attendance. in profit and in pleasure it Is confidently thought that the Montgomery convention of the Bankers Association will be the best the Association has ever held.
 The advance guard of the bankers who arrived last night indicate that the at tendance is going to be unusually large. The local committee of Montgomery bankers has made arrangements to en- tertain the bankers as they have never been entertained before at State gathering.
 The two days on which the bankers win be in sessio1 in Montgomery have Sbeen. on the program. flied with bus ness meeting. luncheons. babecues, troll ley rides. theatrical entertainments and smokers. There promises not to be a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-11

dull moment in the two days.
 Among the advance arrivals who reach ed the city last night was Secretary Treasurer, E. J. Buck of Mobile, who is the guest of Louis B. Farley, l. H. Fitts of Tuscaloosa. c. M. Williamson, Birm- ingham and Robert Newman of iAbbeville.
 The majority of the delegates will, however. arrive on this morning trains. Tho meeting hour today was purposely set in the afternoon in order that the bank CTS could get In today and be in time for the first gathering. Those who are in the city are expected to meet at the rooms of the Commercial and Industrial Association at noon for the purpose of registering.
 The first session this afternoon will be business session. At night the mem bers of the Association. their guests and visitors win attend special perform ance at the Casino Theatre at Pickett Springs. The party will board the Bankers Speciar' on the corner of Court Square at 7:se o'clock The party will return from Pickett Springs at Il o'clock to a smoker in the rooms of the Com mercial and Industrial Association.
 The session of the Association tomor- row will be held at Jacksons Lake. The local bankers have chartered a special
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-11
4The Land of The sky"


 '"rhe Land of the Sky" in Western North Carolina. between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Iron and Unaka ranges of Eastern Tennessee, Is at its lowest point more than two thousand feet above the level of the sea- 1t is situated in the most favored portion of the temperate zone. trav- ersed by splendid rivers and dotted with beautiful lakes.
 From the moment the traveller en- ters this region until duty forces hifn to leave 1t, nothing that is unpleasing greets his eye. The charm of this land is real; its delights an actuality.
 Ashevilie is the central city of this favored region; it has several large and fine hotels. and is a town of com mercial importance. The season at Asheville is always. its hotels never closed and the visitor is made welcome. At all times we find Asheville a pleas ant spot full of life, of color and sof enjoyment, rich with possibilities. for health and recreation. The drives around Asheville are unexcelied for the lovely views they afford. Horseback riding is in great favoR and bicycling and automobiling are popular.
 Tn arranging summer trip. how ever. the Sapphire country should not be overlooked; 1t is one of the most delightful in all this vast area of hill and dale. field and forest. taking fin Lake Toxaway, Fairfield and Sapphire. The physical contour of this region Is strikingly similar to the English lake 'istrict. but Is as a whole grander fin
 cry way. It's mountains are more m twice the height of their English compeers; it's torrents more impressive. it's lakes bluer and more picturesque.
 This beautiful region is only one nights ride from Montgomery. Two trains daily; fast service; excursion rates Call on the Agents of the Southern Railway for complete infor- nation. --adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-11

train which will leave the Union passen- ger station at s:30 a. ni., for Jackson's Lake. Here an old fashioned barbecue will be served. The special train will return to the city al p. m. and the meeting of the Association will be over.
 The membership of the Bankers Asso- ciation includes some of the most promi- nent and influential citizens of Alabama, men whose influence is felt in State af- fairs and whose hands are upon the pulse of the commercial activity of the State.
 The officers of the Association arc Tom o. Smith, of Birmingham. president: Louis B. Farley, of Montgomery vice. president and E. J. Buck of Mobile, secretary and treasurer.
 The committees of local bankers who have in charge the arrangements for the annual session are as follows:
 Commtttee of Arrangements-Louis B. Farley, chairman; Michael Cody. William Berncy.
 Committee on Barbecue--S. L. Tyson, chairman: M. P. LeGrand. A. S. Wool- folk.
 Theatrical and Excursion. Committee W. H. Hubbard. chairman: S. B. Marks, Jr., A. S. WoolfolB
 Reception Committee-Thomas J. Key holds. chairman; Joseph l.. Hall, Michael
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-11
HOLT MAKES CLOTHES. 100 s. Court. Telephone 432.
BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY.
Report On Its Progress Issued ,By De-
 paFtmenf of Agriculture.

Report On Its Progress Issued .By De-
 pertinent of Agriculture.
 Washington. May 10.-A report on the progress of the beet sugar industry in 1903. prepared by the Department of Az riculture shows there has been an in crease in the number of beet sugar fac tories in the United States from 4S al the close of 1902 to 56 at the beginning v 1904. According to the report the suga beet crop of 1903 amounted to a little more than 100000 tons, harvested from 242576 acres, the average yield being about 1-2 tons to the acre.
 The prices received for beets ranged from $45O to s5.6O per ton, the average being nearly s. The average gross re- turns were $42.5o per acre. The. estimated cost of growing beets by irrigation is s41 per acre, and in sections where irri- gation is not necessary $30. In some of the sugar beet areas the returns are very much higher than from this general aver age. Many farmers have cleared from $2G to $50 per acre.
 The amount of sugar made from the beet crop of 1903 was 2lO,e0l tons as com pared with 21s.z05 tons from the crop of 1902 and ls4.4O5 tons from that of 1901.