Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 23 November 1891 — Page 1

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TO LIHITJPEKSIONS.

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THE SUPREME COUNCIL ADJOURNS.

It ICcuttlrmA tho Oral* Platform with Couplo of ModillciitloiiH-A Candidate for tho lntir*tit«t Coinmrrce Commission.

ACTION O.V PENSIONS.

I MIL AN A I'OI.IS, lml., Nov. 23.—The most spirited fi,'ht that has characterized any of the executive sessions of the supreme council of the Farmers' Alliance occurred Saturday afternoon over evolution asking congress to pension only honorably discharged and indigent soldiers and to provide for the payment of all pensions by issuing .sub-treasury notes for that purpose. The council at once divided on political lines, Jerry Simpson and Clen. Weaver leading the opposition and Congressman Livingston, President Polk and others from the south favoring its adoption. When put to a vote the resolution was carried by a decided majority.

Tim Oruln Platform Favored.

At the morning session the committee upon platform reported approving the Ocala platform with but two changes, and these were simply in the wording of the sub-treasury plank. Where that section reads "shall loan money" upon imperishable farm products, it Is changed to "shall issue money," and where it reads "not more than 2 per cent, interest," the last word is changed to "tax." The report of the committee was received with cheers.

The resolution instructing alliance congressmen not to take part in party caucus was defeated and a substitute adopted asking them not to participate in a caucus "if the Ocala demands were likely to be sacrificed."

Tim Flrnt Hoycott.

The first official boycott ever estalilislied by the Fanners' Alliance was declared against the Rochester firms who locked out the IS, 000 garment workers. The adoption of this rcsoUv tion is also the first act of cooperation between the alliance and the Knights of Labor. General Lecturer Wright says that the knights are prepared to indorse everj- demand of the Ocala platform.

They Have a Candidate.

A memorial indorsing D. P. Duncan, of South Carolina, for a place on the inter-state commerce commission to succeed Gen. Bragg was adopted, and a committee composed of President Polk, J. B. lleverley, of Virginia, and Hugh Mitchell, of Maryland, named to personally present it to President Harrison.

Adjournment.

The supreme council of the Farmers Alliance adjourned at midnight. The most important action was a resolution pledging the alliance to stand by the decision of the February conference of the Federated union. As it is a foregone conclusion that that conference will declare for independent political action, this resolution practically pledges the support of the alliance to the people's party.

S 111 Claims to Be Neutral.'

Notwithstanding the representations of the leader of the people's party the officers of the alliance maintain that the organization is still in a neutral position politically. Secretary Tillman said: "We have held the alliance intact as against partyism. The members are not bound by any action that has been taken to vote either for or against any party." "What is the significance of the ap pointment of a committee to be present at the February conference of the people's party?" "It is merely a concession to the sentiment in favor of compelling political recognition of our demands. It means at that conference the people's party will be told what we demand in tho way of legislation. It will at the same time be notice to the other political parties of what we want It will mean that the party that will undertake to give us what we want, whether republican, democrat or the new movement, will be the one that will receive our support, but at present arc on the outside of all parties.

SHOT BY A POLICEMAN."

Testimony «B to the Killing of the Sailors of the HalHmore.

VALPARAISO, Nov. 23.—The testimony of the Baltimore's sailors was completed Saturday, with the exception of that of those physically unable to appear. Judge of Crimes Foster is seemingly impressed with the clearness of the testimony that Regan was killed by a policeman's bullet, but it cannot bo proved whether it was by accident or intentionally. Patrick Shields, a fireman of the Keeweenah, has filed a claim with the United States consul for §5,000 damages for injury received from the Chilian police.

Thieves In a Glrl*» School.

RYK, N. Y., Nov. 23.—The female seminary at this place was entered by sneak thieves Thursday night and money and jewelry to the amount of about 81,500 stolen. The institution numbers among its pupils the daughters of some of the wealthiest families in the country. The robbery occurred while the pupils wef at dinner.

Must Carry Revolvers.

NEW YOKK, Nov. 23.—The American Express Company has revived an old order requiring agents on railroad trains to wear their revolvers in plain sight on their persons instead of letting the weapons lie on desks, as has been the custom for years. This is one result of the recent express car rob. beries.

War on lirlce.

COLUMBUS, 0., Nov. 23.-Judge King, chairman of the republican central committee of the state, has caUed a meeting of that committee for Tues^ day at this place to consider how best to prevent Senator Brice from taklog his seat. .re­

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LEAPED FROM THE BRIDGE.

Francis MvCilrry Plunge* to Ills Denth from tin, (treat Structure Itetwren New York and Brooklyn.

NEW YDIIK, Nov. —At 2:30 Sunday afternoon a man sprang out into the air and down into the water from the west cable of the bridge. There were a number of persons on the promenade in close proximity to the man when he seemed to be preparing for his fatal jump. The man struck the water full upon his breast, his arms outstretched and his head sinking first. The foam produced by the impact of his body upon the water was dyed with his blood. He lay for a moment and then sank out of sight. Whether the man was suicide or a seeker after the fame of a successful bridge-jumper is not yet clear. There is evidence that he was after the laurels of Steve Brodie, but it is also possible that lie had spent his last dollar and wanted to end his life. A challenge appeared in an afternoon paper last week it which it was announced that Francis MeCarry, of No. 01

Walworth street, Brooklyn, would prove himself the peer of Steve Brodio by jumping from the Brooklyn bridge the following Sunday afternoon and invited all lovers of bridge-jumping to come and see. At 0 o'clock .Sunday night Mrs. MeCarry, an Englishwoman, walked into the bridge police station and identified the clothing as that of her husband.

DEATH IN A CONDUIT.

Sad Accident In Kimt New York—1Three Men Smothered to Ltaath by the Caving of llank—A Member of a Ketteultig

Party AUo Lose* III* Life.

NEW YORK, Nov. 38.—Four men who were working on the new Brooklyn conduit in East New York were killed by a cave-in Saturday and four others were injured. One of the men lost his life while attempting to rescue his fel low laborers. The others were smothered and drowned in the water which poured into the excavation of the Long Island Water Supply Com pany.

There were two cave-ins. The first buried seven men. While the laborers were trying to get at their fellows another cave-in occurred at twenty minutes to 3 o'clock by which one brave man lost his life. He was an Italian, who had gone to the bottom of the cut to do more effectual work. He was the only one who could be found to take, the risk. The others posi tively refused to go down. He was digging away when the falling earth caught him and swept him into one of the breaks of the old brick conduit. He disappeared and his body was carried by the water to the gate at theentrance to the Atlantic avenue pumping station. There is no gossibiliiy that he could have survlveflTTind It may be several days before the body is recovered.

A DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT.

Treasury Officers Disturbed Over the Circulation of a Hogus Gold Note.

INDIANAPOLIS, lnd., Nov. 33.—The seertit service officers have been notified that one of the most dangerous counterfeits ever issued is in circulation. It is a ,photographic counterfeit of a S20 gold certificate, check letter A, B. K. Bruce, register, and James Gilfillan, treasurer. Its department series is A 372945. The notice describes the counterfeit as photographically perfect in all its lines, but in its color it is distinguishable from the genuine. The back of the counterfeit bill is light brown, while the back of the genuine is orange. The counterfeit is one-half-inch shorter and one-eighth inch narrower than the genuine. The paper is of good quality and contains the threads whit'. so long baffled the skill of counterfeiters.

THE WATERWAYS.

convention Called for Detroit December 17 and Delegates Asked.

DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 23.—The waterways convention has been called to meet in this city December 17. The convention will consider tho best means of securing a 21 foot channel from Duluth and Chicago to Buffalo, and also how a new ship canal to the sea might be constructed. The cooperation of all commercial organizations in the cities along the lakes, and such cities as Minneapolis and St. Paul, peculiarly interested in the transportation, is invited.

RECEIVED A BRIBE.

California State Senator Who Was Paid to Vote for United States Senator.

SAN FRANCISCO, NOV. 28.—In the libel suit now being tried at San Jose, State Senator Bailey testified that he had received 8900 cash for his vote for United States senator at the recent session of the legislature. The candidates were M-. H. DeYoung, M. M. Estee and J. R. Felton. The latter was elected. Mr. Bailey would not state which of the candidates paid him the money.

The Democratic Committee to Meet.

INDIANAPOLIS, lnd., Nov. 23.—S. P, Sherrin, secretary of the national democratic committee and ex-officio secre tary of the executive committee of that body, has by direction of Senator Price, ehairman, issued a call for a meeting of the executive committee at the Arlington hotel, Washington, December 8, 1891. The executive committee is composed of twenty-five members of the national committee-

Itussla's Wheat Prohibition.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 23.—The czar has issued the ukase that has been looked for for some time, prohibiting the exportation of wheat or wheat products i'rom this country. It will go into effect next Monday.

Cotton Destroyed by Fire.

PARIS, Tcx.,Nov. 28.—Three thousand bales of cotton and a portion of the compress platform were burned Sunday evening. The loss is 3100,000, fully insured.

An Kx-Presldent of Harvard Dead.

WAI-THAM, Mass., Nov. 23.—Hev Thomas Hill, ex-president- of Harvard college, who has been ill for some time, is dead.

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT.

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GARDNER, 111., Nov. 23.—Nothing lias ever occurred in' this village that caused as much excitement as the attempted robbery of the Gardner bank Friday night and the arrest of the physicians caught in tho act of safe blowing by a detective who has been quietly at work investigating numerous burglaries committed by unknown persons during the past year, also of another doctor who is charged with complicity in the crime. The criminals are now known to be Dr. McAdam and Dr. Hoyes, physicians of hitherto good repute. So frequent were the depredations committed by the thieves that it was found necessary to employ detectives, who same to this place under various disguises and gradually obtained the information that led to the arrests of Friday night.

A Detective's Discovery.

When the officers came here to investigate what was supposed to be the work of petty thieves the doctors were not suspected. After the fashion of detectives, Will Twining, who was detailed on the case and whose acquaintance .here enabled him to enter into the movements of night prowlers, soon became associated with the two doctors. He was not long in ascertaining that these men were responsible for the robberies that had caused so much annoyance to the local officers. 1'latiM for ltohhliiK the Itank.

The plan to crack the safe of the bank had been discussed by the doctors and the liveryman for some time. Nerve, tools and a dark night were all that was necessary. The little village is quiet as the grave after 10 o'clock, and the location of the bank and the vault inside is such that even bungling cracksmen could do the job and escaped detection by a few hours of determined work. Tho deposits were much larger than usual, $30,000 having been received to pay off the employes of the WilmingtonGardner Coal Company Friday. Usual ly the sum carried in the vaults is not sufficient to excite the cupidity of professional bank thief. Darkness came down on the little town with the storm, and everybody went home early. Then MeAdams and Twining started on tlieir mission. Officers had previously been posted in the bank.

Shot l)r. McAduuis.

Access to the bank was easily obtained. By the aid of a lantern, whose rays wdre hidden from the street by an arrangement of office furniture, the tools were produced and the work of entering the vault actually begun. Then Detective Twining threw of his disguise. Drawing a revolver he ordered his companions to surrender. MeAdams, with an oath, attempted to strike the officer with a jimmy which he held. The officer retreated outside the railing to avoid a hand to hand struggle, and being pursued by Mo Adams drew his weapon and fired, just as the other officers came to his aid. MeAdams' life was saved by the wire netting, which scattered the shot, though hislcft arm was so badly injured that amputation may be necessary. Another officer was sent after Boyes, who was a suspect, and lie was placed under arrest Both were taken to Morris Saturday morning, where they are lodged in jail. Neither will discuss the matter, having been so advised by at torneys.

Hound Over.

At the preliminary trial on Saturday MeAdams was bound over in $4,000 bail to await the action of the grand jury. Boyes was held for further investigation.

Died at 10H.

GALKSBURO, 111., Nov. 23.—Edward Washington (colored) died here Saturday, aged 108 years. lie was born in Virginia, knew Washington and was familiar with the events of the war oi 1812. When he came here, thirty years ago, he was counted an old man. lie outlived three wives, was the father of twenty-two children, and, in addition, leaves sixty-six grnndeliildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

(liven Hi* Father's I'lace.

KNOXVILLE, l'enn., Nov. 23.—An election was held in this, the Second congressional district, Saturday,for a member to succeed L. C. Ilouk, deceased. The candidates were John C. Ilouk (rep.) a son of the late L. C. Houk, and Gen. J. C. Williams (dem.). Gen. Williams carried Knox county by a small majority, but Houk carried every other county, and his majority will probably be 7,500.

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Oltiea Which Confidently Expeot the Republican Convention.

SEVEN OF THEM ARE IN THE FIELD.

Chicago, While Making No VUlble Effort, Expect* to lie Awarded tho I'rlze on ltrt Merll» an a Convention City.

SOOX TO UE DECIDED.

WASHINGTON-, NOV. 23. —The republican national executive committee will meet at the Arlington hotel at 11 o'clock a in. to decide ou the. time and place for holding the national convention. It will first accept Chairman Quay's resignation and elect Mr. Clarkson to fill the place. Mr. Barbour, of New Jersey, is likely to be chosen treasurer to succeed Col. Dudley. Lieut-Gov. Watrouss will be admitted as Pennsylvania's representative.

After the Prize.

Seven cities claim the convention— viz.: New York, Cincinnati, Omaha, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Detroit and Pittsburgh. The city of Chicago will lay no formal claim for the honor, but will give the committee to understand that If selected she will do her utmost to show her appreciation. Each city is to be given an hour in which to present its claims. The talking will take up the afternoon and go well into the evening, with the chances against any decisive balloting the same night The balloting for the location will be secret.

All Are Confident.

Every one of the claimants is satisfied that it will bo the successful candidate. The friends of Chicago, while keeping their hands off during the contest, feel confident that in the end the Garden city will be chosen, because they think it the most convenient and best able to care for the enormous crowds which always attend an event of this character. Another ground for their belief is that in the event of a prolonged contest Chicago will be selected as a compromise between the rivals.

Tho Speakers.

The delegations have in the maiu agreed upon the person or persons to present their claims to the committee, although the list in some cases is still subject to change. The Omulia delegation lias chosen Judge C. R. Scott to present their claims. The Cincinnati delegation will rely upon the efforts of ex-Gov. Foraker. Maj. MclCinley is expected here and his moral support in behalf of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati delegates say, is expeeted to material ly assist their city. Minneapolis will divide up the time allotted to her among a number of speakers, most of whom will speak very briefly. Their list of speaker includes Senates Davis and Vvashburne, of Minnesota, Senator 'Casey, of North Dakota, ex-Senator Pierce, Col. C. W. Johnson, Gen. Sanborn, Gov. Merriara and George A. Brackett Detroit's claim will be urged by ex-Senator T. W. Palmer, Senator Stockbridge, ex-Representa-tives M. S. Brewer and E. P. Allen, Hon. J. 11. Stone and Messrs. W. I. Diverne, I. T. Cowles and Henry Hay. It is said that Senator lliscock will make the principal speech in behalf of

New York city. J. S. Fassett and Senator Hawley, of Connecticut, will also speak in behalf of that city. llurnetl to Death.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.—A tenement house at 39 Baxter street was damaged to the extent of 53,000 by fire Satuday morning. All the inmates escapcd with the exception of Mrs. Barbara Krueger, who was burned so horribly that she died in a few hours.

Four Sailors Lost.

NEW YORK, NOV. 23.—The British bark Samuel Brothers, Capt Inncss, reached here from Antwerp Saturday evening with four of her crew gone. They fell from the lower main topsail yard overboard and were lost

Choked to Death.

CHICAGO, NOV. 23.—While eating in a restaurrat in this city Sunday a portion of the food became lodged in tho throat of'Frank Cole in such manner that before it could be extracted deatb resulted from strangulation.

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SHORT SPECIALS.

The fl-yew-old son of Ferdinand Winn was killed at Aurora. 111., by fall from a handcar.

In investigating the death Carrie Fieldnt Peoria, 111., a jury returned a verdict of suicide by shooting.

Louis Wenz, apres- boy in the Times office at Leavenworth. K'an.. was killed Sunday by coming in contact with an electric light wire.

During the month of October there was a reduction in the farm and city mortgage indebtedness in Kansas of Still 1,01)0. lu live and a half months the reduction was S2,300.001).

At Bradystown, O., Carey Long and John Tacket-t quarreled. Long stabbed Taekett, killing him almost instantly. The murderer was overtaken after a lively eliase and 'placed in jail.

The jury in the Bronberg murder case at Fergus Falls, Minn., returned a verdiet of not guilty. Bronberg was a prominent alliance leader, and fatally injured a man while being pursued by a mob last year.

KILLED HIS BROTHER.

Alfred Wclcli Shot to Death by Atamiel— The Fratricide in Jull in Austin, Nov., Knd the llrotlicr's Itody Brought tloiue to Marshall, 111., for Burinl.

MARSIIAI.I.. 111., Nov. 23.—The body of Alfred "Welch, of Lodi, Nev., arrived here Sunday for interment. Alfred Welch, a former resident of Clark county, was r. wealthy mine owner of Nye county, Nev. lie was born and raised in this county, but went west about forty years ago. lie was the first white man to cross Reese river, Nevada. He engaged in mining there and finally amassed fortune of about S150,000. He returned to this county last year on a visit to the brothers and sisters, of whom there are a number, and his mother, who resides in this city. While ho was hero two of his brothers, Lou and Manuel, had some trouble over some cattle which was settled in tho courts. Alfred took a hand in the settlement, thereby incurring the ill-will of Manuel, who thought he favored Lou. Shortly after Alfred's return to Nevada Manuel went out there and was taken into employment by his brother. It seems they had a dispute over some mining property, for Manuel wrote home a few days ago that lie intended ta make Alfred square up with him on that mine deal. Shortly after the receipt of this letter came the news oi

Alfred's death, and later the full particulars. lie had been shot by his brother Manuel. Sunday last Manuel had gone to Lodi to see Alfred. They ate breakfast together and then weul to Alfred's office. A few minutes later Alfred was seeu standing in the door faced inward. Then the tnufllcd sound of a pistol shot was heard and lie fell out of the door flat on his back. 11c was found to be shot through the heart and his clothing was considerably scorched, showing tliut the pistol hud been held close to his body when fired. The fratricide is in jail at Austin, hating given himself up "ies. "^JNDED HEART.

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Fasted 1 Days.

PITTSBURGH, Pa.,Nov. 23 —Mrs. Mary McVay, of Braddock, lias been voluntarily fasting for 142 days. During all that time she has taken no food but buttermilk, and no drugs but opium and cocaine. She is nearly 70 years old and is dying of ca"""r.

Fire in an Illinois Town.

CLAYTON, 111. Nov. 23.—A fire consumed a frame row of five business houses at tl««_ north side of the park Sunday morning. Losses are estimated nt S10,000, with an insurance of about $5,000.

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BATII, Me., Nov. 23.—The announce-[Ss| ment is made here that Mrs. HattioEl Moore, formerly a resident of this city, has finally won her breach of promise suit against Moses Hopkins, the California millionaire and a brother of Mark Hopkins. The suit has been pending in.Vf| the California courts for three years.'41 Mrs. Moore was at first awarded §75.000 damages, but the case was ap pealed and the amount was reduced to $50,000. This sum, il is said, has finally been paid.