Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 26 April 1894 — Page 1

VOL. VII—NO. 252

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TJncle Sam's Boys in Blue Oapture the Train Stealers.

ORDERED OUT BY THE PRESIDENT.

They Place the Kntire Hoifan Array Under Arrest at Afor«y1he, Mont.—A llattle with Deputy Mar* :. filial* At lUIllllgS.

SUHRENDEKKD TO THE 80LDIERS. ST. PAUL, Minn., April 26.—Word was received by the Northers Pacific at 1 o'clock this morning that troops from Fort Keogh took a speo'.al train and went to Forsytho, where Iiogan's men on board the stolen Northern Pacific train had stopped for the night, and placcd the entire army under arrest and secured possession of the train. No mention is made of a flglit and it is supposed that no blood was shed. btnte Authorities Aroused.

The Minnesota state authorities are fully Impressed by the important bearing' which the eastward progress of the Coxey army may have toward the peaoe and good order of the state and they are at the same time advised of the possibility of the state authority being invoked in the preservation of peace and the enforcement of law, cither by assisting- the federal authorities or by the punishment of those who may bring tho stolen property of the railway company into the state. Gen. Bend said that orders had been issued t: the commanding oflicers of every company of the national guard in the state to hold their men in readiness to act upon a moment's notice, and those companies that are located along the line of the road have been notified to be ready to uct promptly should their services be required. 'I he Firm liloo'l Shed.

KII.I.IXOS, Mont., April 20— Blood was shed here Wednesdaj' morning, but happily nobody was killed. There was great excitement at 11 o'clock when it was announced that the trainstealing contingent of tlio Coxey army was coming in, closely followed by a trainload of United States deputy marshals. The truth of the statement was verified a few minutes before noon, when tho train of box cars ran slowly into town. The Coxeyites were overtaken by the special train of the marshals just as they entered the limits of the city. After their arrival it was learned that the marshals' train overlook the Hogan contingent just as thoy were pulling away from Columbus (formerly known as Stillwater), and attempted to arrest the progress of the train bearing the 500 unemployed men who are in possession of the train. The leaders in charge of the unemployed would not yield to the demands of the marshals to give up the train and instructed their men to go ahead, which was done. The two trains came on slowly during the forenoon until this city was reached, when a stop was ordered, and the conflict between the two bodies was the result

Marshals Fir* on tho i'rowd. As near as cuu be learned at this hour Marshal McDermott ordered the leader of the captured train to surrender and when he refused to do so a few of the marshals, without receiving* a command to do so, fired upon the crowd of men on the cars. A few shots were exchanged between the parties before Marshal McDermott could regain con* trol of his men. During the firing one of the deputies was seriously wounded and one of the men on the rear platform car was hhot in the groin.

Withdrew IIIn Forces.

McDermott decided that his men were not equal to tho odds against them and ordered his men to quit firing. The captured train soon after pulled out from the depot and McDer* mott notified the authorities that his force was Inadequate to capture the 5U0 men, who were determined to retain possession of the train.

Ordered Out bv tho President. WASHINGTON.April 25. —Tho president on Wednesday ordered tho troops stationed at Fort lveogh, Mont., to intercept the Coxey army tramps who seized a Northern Pacific train at liutte. United States soldiers are to assist the United States marshals of Montana and Minnesota, and Gen. Sehofield, who Is in command, was instructed to arrest the whole crowd.

An OHlclat Explanation.

WASHINGTON, April 20.—As there has been manifested already in congress a disposition to criticise the president's action in ordering the United States troops to stop Iiogan's train it may be proper to set forth the facts that Influenced the executive branch in this matter. Tho facts regarding the stealing of the Northern Pacific train while tho road is in the hands of a receiver appointed by a federal court, and the orders of United States Marshal Bodo to recapture the train and call on the president for troops, if necessary, to enforce the orders, are known. In consultation Tuesday night President Cleveland, Attorney General Oluey and Muj. Gen. Sehofield decided that there was not only warrant but necessity for executive action. Tho property seized was within federal control and the mob had resisted the mandates of the federal courts. Sections 5,297 and 5,310 of the revised statutes authorize the use of federal troops to suppress insurrections, rebellions and conspiracies which prevent the enforcement, by judicial process or olvil proceedings, of the laws of the United States. There was no ground for tho interference of tho governor or state authorities of the state of Montana, for the matter at issue was an offense against the federal laws and a violation of the orders of a federal court. So there was no recourse lut to tho president, and no course open to him save to maintain the law, and tho usual civil process having failed through the marshal's inability to control tho situation, to direct the United States troops to enforce that process. He therefore issued orders to Col. Swayne to intercept the law-breakeis, arrest them and turn them over to the

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United States marshal for such action and punishment as the court may prescribe.

PopuHatfl Hold a Catictw.

WASHINGTON, April 26.—The populist senators and representatives in congress were in caucus Wednesday night at tho populist national headquarters from 8 until 10:80 o'clock to reach an understanding as to the populist attitude toward theon-comingCoxey army. There were present Senators Stewart (Nev.) and Allen (Neb.) and Representatives Pence and Bell (Col.), Baker and Harris (Kan.), Boen (Minn.), Kern and McKeigan (Neb.). Chairman Taubeneck, of the national committee, was also there. While there was no indorsement of the Coxey movement the speakers urged that it was the legitimate and natural outcome of national legislation. The main discussion was as to the steps to be taken to avoid conflict and bloodshed which might ensue If the police or militia took radical steps. Grave fears were expressed as to the outcome of the next few days.

The Allen and Boen resolutions, now pending before oongress, were discussed, the former receiving general approval as voicing the attitude of tho populists toward the movement. No formal resolutions were adopted, yet a pretty full understanding was reached as to the situation. The Coxey good-roads bills are not indorsed, as they are no part of populist doctrine. There is no desire to discourage them, however, but to give Coxey the same right as other citizens to advance his views. Neither is the method of assembling peace armies to besiege Washington indorsed but as such armies are in existence the populists will recognize the fact and endeavor to ameliorate the condition of those who come and protect them from Invasion of their rights of speech, petition and peaceable assembly.

Senator AUeu*» Resolution. WASHINGTON, April 20.—Senator Allen (pop., Neb.) offered a resolution in the senate reciting that a large number of the unemployed citizens of the United States are on their way to the capital to petition the government, that throats had been made of the arrest of such persons on coming to Washington, and that such persons had a perfect right to visit the capital at long as they behaved in a law-abiding manner, lie asked immediate consideration for his resolution, but objection was made and it went over under the rules.

A Reconciliation.

ATLANTIC, la., April 20.—Kelly's army remained in camp here on Wednesday. Rev. J. G. Lemon, of Council Bluffs, visited the camp ground in the capacity of a peacemaker, and succeeded in effecting a reconciliation between Kelly and Speed, the leaders of the two factions. It was agreed to divide the army into two regiments, one to be commanded by Col. Speed, the other by Col. Baker, the whole to bo under the command of Kelly as brigadier general, absolute obedience to his orders being promised, and Speed and Baker agreed to make public retraction of all charges made against Kelly. Kelly showed by his books and receipts that he had received $1,400 in cash and had about 81,000 left. This ho said ho intended to keep until his army was in such straits that nothing but the (1,000 could get it out again.

The adjutant's books showed that 1,260 men had responded to roll-call at Weston last Sunday. Of these 75 per cent, wore skilled workmen, 20 per cent, wore laborers and 5 per cent were unplaced. Over 80 per ceut were Americans and all were citizens of the United States. Less than 40 per cent were married men. Among the men are two stenographers, a doctor, preacher, two lawyers, six electricians, one photographer and six barbers.

Train* Are Gunrded.

SPOKANE, Wash., April 20.—An order has been issued by Judge Uanford, of the United States court, directing Deputy Marshal Vinson to swear in a sufficient force of deputies to guard the trains of the Northern Pacific road from seizuro by the commonwealers. 1'his action was taken because of a report that a concerted movement is on foot to seize trains at Spokane, Seattle an I Tacorna.

In Con^ri-ifs.

WASHINGTON, April 20.—In the senate Wednesday Senator Peffer (pop., Kan.) introduced a bill to provide work for unemployed persons in the District of Columbia. It asks for an appropriation of tl,000,000, persons having no other employment to be engaged at a rata of $1.50 per day, the work to consist in Improving public grounds. Debate on the tariff bill by paragraphs was begun. Senators Palmer, Aldrich and Plait taking part. An amendment to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill requiring consuls at principal ports to turn all fees into tho treasury was defeated in the house.

Neck Ilrokell by I.lfflitnliiff. NEW OULEANB, April 26. —A severe rain and thunderstorm passed over this city Tuesday night Several buildings were struck by lightning. Among them was the fruit depot of the Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Pacific railroad. W. T. Donaldson, fruit agent of the railroad, was instantly killed by the shock, his neck being broken.

To Consider Utand's Hill.

WASHINGTON, April 26.—The house coinage committee, by an overwhelming vote, has decided to sidetrack the Meyer silver seigniorage and small bonds bill, and instead to consider the Bland free silver coinage bill.

Two Men Suffocated hy Smoke. SIIKHOYGAN, Mich., April SB.—The

Union house, an old frame building in this city, burned shortly after midnight Tuesday night. Dr. Howell, a veterinary surgeon, and a woodsman named Clune were suffocated.

Tile Death Lilt Grown.

ATIIKXS, April 26.—Returns received from all the districts affected by tho earthquakes show that 250 people were killftd and 150 injured.

NAMED THEIR MEN.

Indiana Republicans Hold a Stat® Convention.

A FULL STATE TICKET NOMINATED.

W. I. Owen, of Lognntport, tlio Nomine lor Secretary of State--linlnnre of the Ticket A Rynnp»ln of tlie a'latform.

OVER 1,700 DELEGATES.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 26. Tomlinson's hall reechoed with resounding cheers when J. K. Gowdy at 10 a. m. Wednesday called to order the state republican convention.

It was the largest convention over held in Indiana and 1,715 delegates tilled the lower floor of Tomllnson hall. The gallery on the right was reserved for the la.lies,and there were hundreds of them present The left galleries were occupied by tho general public, and when the convention was called to order there were 6,000 people preseut,

Ovation for Thompson.

When the venerable presiding officer, ex-Secretary of the Navy Richard W. 'ihompson, of Torre Haute, camc on tlie stage from the rear, in company with Charles W. Fairbanks, the convention cheered him lustily. He was escorted to a seat next to Chairman Gowdy.

When Chairman Thompson arose to address the convention he received an ovation, and it was several minutes before he could proceed. Ex-Secretary Thompson, in his speech, said that his work was nearly done—that he is no longer a boy. He urged tno state republicans to work zealously for success in November, advocated a protective tariff and deplored tho present condition of affairs, au.l charged it to the misgovernment of the party now in power.

ICx-rrcHidcnt Harrison Speaks. Pandemonium followed the appearance of ex-Presiden Harrison, who followed Mr. Thompson. liats and handkerchiefs were waved and tho audience arose to its feet amid cheers. In his speech (Jen. Jiarrisou paid a tribute to Presiding Officer Thompson. A synopsis of hi* remarks follows:

Gen. Harrison eulogized tho past history of tho republican party of Indiana, which had won the confidence ot the people of the United Slates. The country was awakening to the fact that a restoration of the republican principles of government was essential to the prosperity and happiness of the people. He expressed his grateful thanks for the undeserved favors that had been heaped upon him, and evoked prolonged applause by the anouncement (hat throughout the campaign ho would bold himself at the disposal of the state committee. He would not coucede that an ex-president had lost his citizenship nor suhstribe to tho doctrine that the discussion of great public questions was undignified in any man. Speaking of the present national conditions he said that the American workman had realized that It was not possible for him to separate himself from the interest of the manufacturer that employed him to listen to wild and vicious reports, to strike at his employer without the blow recoiling upon himself and his family. This was a time of unrest, disastor and apprehension, but he believed that all tumult would be stilled If it were once known that no attempt to strike down the citadel of protection would bo successful

Gen. Harrison spoke briefly on tho silver question and concluded with an earnest appeal against overconlldence in the campaign. He spoke with great emphasis, repeatedly beating tbe table with his (tat, and on retiring was cheered again.

The report of the committee on credentials was then read nnd adopted. Tho l'latform.

The committee on resolutions reported the following platform, which was adopted. A synopis is as follows:

The platform reaffirms tho platform and principles of the republican party expresses pride in the administration of ex-President Harrison and the congressional legisla tion of that period, and contrasts the prosperity then existing with the panic now. The second resolution commends protection and reciprocity and condemns the hostile attitude of the democratic party to these policies. 'J he currency plank says: "We believe In a currency of gold, sliver and paper, interconvertible at a fixed standard of value," and declares iu favor of Increased tariff duties from countries which oppose bimeta'llsm.

Liberal Pensions Favored.

On pensions tho platform declares lor a liberal construction of all pension laws and condemns the preseut pension policy, also 111 favor of the state soldiers' home for Indigent soldiers. Tho strict enforcement of all immigration laws Is declared for and then an amendment to exclude all the criinlna and vicious. Tho Cleveland-Gresham Hawaiian policy Is roundly denounced. Cleveland's alleged bargain and sale of patronage, official brokerage, and attempts to usurp the prerogatives of congress are condemned. AH to stale matters the platform condemns the reinless and extravugaut management of the affairs of the slate which has resulted in higher valuations, higher rates of taxation and multiplicity of offices. The benevolent, educational and correctional institutions of Indian* should be placcd under nonpartisan controL Tho protection of lives and limbs of railway employes, by state and na tional legislation, is demanded The closing resolution is a denunciation of the gerry mauder.

OWMI for Secretary of State. Halloting for candidates was then proceeded with and the lirst ballot was taken for secretary of state, Tliers were no nominating speeches. There were five candidates, as follows: Aaron Jones, of South Hend W. 1). Owen, of Logausport J. 15. Watson, of Kushville M. It. Sulzer. of Madison Jasper Packard, of New Albany. Kour ballots were taken, the last resulting in the nomination of Mr. Owen.

William 1). Owen, of Logansport, the nominee for secretary of stale, was at one time a minister in the Christiau church, lie was elected to congress in 18b4 from the Tenth Indiana district and served until 1800. lie was commissioner of immigration during Harri son's administration.

Other Nominations.

Four ballots were required to nominate A. C. Dailey, of Lebanon, for auditor. F. J. Sehultz, of Evansville, was nominated for state treasurer on the first ballot. On the third bal lot William A. Ketcham, of Indianapolis, was named for attorney general. For clerk of the supreme court, after balloting from 8 p. m. until 11:80 p. in., Alexander Iless, of Wabash, was nominated. 1). M. Greeting, of Madison was named for superintendent of public instruc' tion S. .1. Thompson, of Shelbyville, for state statistician, and W. S. Blatchley, of Terre Haute, for state geologist

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IN COLD BLOOD.

Brutal Murder of a Young Lady in Cincinnati.

MARY GILMART1N SLAIN BY A PRIEST.

Shot Dead on tlie Ntreer by Kev. rather O'Grady, Who Takea Poison, Hut Saved llln Story of the

Caune of the Heed.

VICTIM OF AN t'HIlOl.T I-ARSION. CINCINNATI. Aprii 26.—A cold-blooded murder, the result of an unholy passion and insane jenlousy, occurred a little before 7 o'elook Wednesday morning on Chestnut 6troet, a sequestered thoroughfare in the central part of tho city. A Catholic priest who had disgraced his sacked office by an infatuation for a young woman, maddened by jealousy and the consequences of his uupriestly conduct, lay iu wait for her at the doorstep of the house where she lived and fired a bullet into her. Than in his frenzy he turned the weapon against himself, intent on being rid of his own miserable and wrecked life, but tho chambers of the revolver were empty. A moment more and he was in the grasp of the law, but even here he made another attempt to kill himself with poison and now lies at the city hospital, the prompt action of the police having Buved his life.

L.uy In WHII for the Cilrl.

At 6:80 o'clock Miss Gilmartin left her home on Chestnut street accompanied by a relative, an elderly woman, and wailed on the corner for a street oar. When she was about to board it she saw O'Grady, who had evidently been awaiting her coming. She hastened to return home. O'Grady had been occupying a room across the street and haunted her. It was for the purpose of avoiding him that she had asked Mrs. Tibbies to accompany her to tho corner. When O'Grady caught up with the girl he seized her by tho hair and sent a bullet into her head. After she was prostrate on the walk he deliberately emptied his revolver, firing at her.

Murderer and Victim.

The murderer is Father Domlnlck O'Grady, whose last charge was that of assistant pastor in the diocese of Sligo, iu the county of the same name, Irelaud. He is about 30 years of age, but looks hardly 24, is about the medium height with dark-brown hair, blue eyes and smooth face. His features in every line denote his Celtic extraction, and with his clerical garb he looks the typical Irish priest.

Ills victim, Mary Gilmartin, was about It) years old, decidedly pretty, educated and fairly accomplished. She, too, was born and raised in Sligo county, Ireland, and one of her brothers was a professor in the college of Waymouth, while auother has a charge in Chicago. O'Grady and Miss Gilmartin might almost be said to have been raised together. Miss Gilinartln's mother died and on her deathbed she asked Father O'Grady to look after her daughter.

Came lo America.

Last October the girl determined to come to this country and visit her brother, Rev. M. S. Gilmartin, in Chicago. Father O'Grady accompanied her on this journey as far as Liverpool, where she was to tako passage for America He saj's their parting there was affectionate. He followed six weeks later, without permission from his bishop, and without any explanation as to his strange conduct He joined Miss Gilmartin iu Springfield and went with her to Chicago, traveling, he says, as man and wife.

On their arrival in Chicago Miss Gil martin's brother was very angry at their conduct and urged his sister to return home. She refused and said instead that she would come to Cinclu' nati. This she did, and arriving here several months ago went to board at the house of Mrs. Eliza belli Tibblos, a relative. She then secured employment In the office of the Pulverraacher Galvanic company.

Father O'Grady, after the Chicago episode, returned to his home in Ireland, but found that his disappearance was regarded as an elopement witn Miss Gilmartin and that lie had fallen Into disfavor with his bishop and superiors and had lost his position.

The bishop refused to reinstate him and O'Grady returned to this country to find Miss Gilmartin. He thought she was in Philadelphia, but could not find her there, and then came lo this city, but before coming here provided himself with a vial of arsenic, showing that he meditated something serious.

Wanted Her to Clear HIH Iteuord. He arrived here last Saturday. Ho called at Mrs. Tibbies' house several limes, but was unable to see Miss Gilmartin. It appears that his objcct in seeing her, or at least one ol them, was to get her to write a statement saying he had not eloped with her, and she did write a letter to tlib bishop in Ireland to that effect. This, it seems, was not enough to clear his record at home, and he wanted another letter saying there had been no illicit relations between them, which she refused to write. It is also said that he was jealous of a man named Bosley, and that this jealousy, although Miss Gilmartin assured him there was no ground for it, was one of the causes leading up to the tragedy. Among the letters from the girl

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National league games on Wednesday: St. Louis—St Louis, 13 Chicago, 3. Washington—New York, 14 Washington, 5. At Baltimore—Boston, 6 Baltimore, a At Cincinnati—Clevend. 12 Cincinnati, 6. At Brooklyn— rooklyn, Philadelphia, 2. At Louisille— Pittsburgh, S Louisville, 1.

Knd of a Long Dry Spell.

SAN FKANOISOO, April 26.—The sixty days' drought in California was broken Wednesday by showers, and fruit prospects are good.

FACTS BRIEFLY STATED.

Hans Neilson, of Lyons, la., a fisherman 55 years of ago, fell from his boat and was drowned.

Fifteen thousand persons attended the reunion of confederate veterans at Birmingham, Ala.

Convicts in the South Carolina state prison set fire to the shops, causing •25,000 loss. No escapes.

Henry ArmbuKter, 'son of a wealthy farmer near Yorkville, 111., committed suicide by shooting himself.

The Northern Illinois Teachers' association will hold a two-days session iu Dixon, 111., beginniug April 27.

Supervisors of Woodbury county, la., are charged with having misappropriated £250,000 by a taxpayers' committee. l'he commandery general of the Patriotic Sons of America of Pennsylvania will meet next year at Shenandoah, Pa.

Union Pacific earnings in 1893 showed a deficit of $2,505,S41, compared with a surplus the previous vear of 82,069,757.

Great Britain, Germany and the United States are corresponding on the subject of annexation of Samoa to New Zealand.

Thousands of artisans were affected by the failure of the Discount Corporation of Ireland, with liabilities of *2,500,000. llcv. Nathaniel Butler died at his home in Burlington, Wis., aged OU. For fifty years he had been a minister of the Baptist church.

Chicago's commonweal army, under command of Gen. Randall, will start for Washington Sunday morning. Eight hundred men have been already enrolled.

C. C. Matthews, superintendent of tho Alexandria Pipe Lino company, has sued the Lake Erie & Western for $2,000 dr.mr.ges for being put off a train by a conductor.

The board of regents of the state univers.ty of Iowa decided to erect at Iowa City a dental building to cost 125,000 and a homeopathic medical building to cost (15,000.

THE COAL TROUBLES.

Strikers Are Said to Me Slowly Oiiulng Ground. COI.UMIIUS, 0., April 20.—-More accessions to the ranks of the strikers were reported to the oflicers at tho national headquarters of the United Mine Workers on Wednesday, and the suspension of work seems to bo steadily though slowly gaining ground.

Outside of the central regions no further important developments are expectcd until May I and tho national oflicers are quietly lying on their oars. The strike has given the organization of tho United Mino Workers a boom and local unions are being established in many of the unorganized districts.

The clamor for coal is rapidly Increasing, and in a few days the supply will be exhausted in many localities where it was not believed tho strike would spread, and whero no preparations were made for the emergency. J. A. Crawford, state president of Illinois, telegraphed President McBrlde whether he should allow coal to bo mined for tho eleetric-Hght plant at Springfield, and was answered in the negative. John Callihan wired that the river operators in the Pittsburgh district had offered to pay the advance demanded if the miners were permitted to work. Some of these operators have not paid scale prices for four years. The order of the national convention not to load coal for any purpose is being rigidly enforced, and many factories in this and other states are being forced to suspend.

At Brazil, Ind., the operators of the block soal district offered tho men eighty cents a ton until a settlement is reached. This is an advance of five cents a ton on last year's scale. A vote will be taken whether or not to accept, and a report will be filed here with tho operators Friday morning.

A Springfield (III.) dispatch says the situation appears less favorable for the strikers. Men at several mines are at work, only eight mines out of twenty in the Sprinfield district being closed.

PEOUIA, 11L, April 26.—The miners along the Toledo, Peoria it Western railroad to tho number of several hundred have joined the strikers. It is announced that the Peoria and Pekin union men, who also number several hundred, will quit work.

DAN VIM.E, I1L,-April 26.—All the local miners went out Wednesday, and the price of coal has gono up to ilfteen cents a bushel. The consolidated miners at Mission Field are still at work, but whether they will go out or not impossible to say.