Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 19, Decatur, Adams County, 26 July 1895 — Page 8

linin' ii.iiimi ,sT(ii'i , i:ii .Jiitlift' HelivtTs a Kiiork-Out Blow to That Association, NEW SCHEME FOR RACING. How the Law May Be Evaded—Two More Track* to Be Built—New Telephone Company—Bitten by a Rattlesnake—Novel Scheme to Raise Money. State Notes. Indianapolis, July I!).—Although the Roby racetrack people received a hard knock when Judge Gillette of Crown Point made permanent a temporary restraining order, they are not yet ready to quit. They say, now that the law has been defined, that there is away to avoid its provisions and still virtually run continuous races. It will be rather expensive, but as there is considerable money back of the enterprise, that fact will not cut mttch of a figure. Their latest plan, as outlined by one of the backers, is to build two additional tracks. A meeting lasting 15 days will be held on the first track, another continuing 15 days on the second track, and a third, lasting 15 days, on track No. 3. Forty-five days will then have elapsed, and the company will the fourth race on track No. 1. and ‘So on. Under the law, they think tkay will have the right to do this. This plan was outlined to Governor Matthews, but it did not seem to disturb him in the least. The governor and the attorney general are feeling rather elated over Judge Gillette’s decision and the outcome of their fight so far, and they feel that they will be able "nder the law to suppress racing as carried on at Roby. GLASS WORKERS' CONVENTION. Scale of Wages For the Coming Year Agreed To. Elwood, July 19.—The convention of national flintglass workers has closed after a session covering two weeks. The wages of last year will prevail in every branch this year save two—the chimney and prescription. The increase asked will cut no figure in the year's wages, because at the convention at Montreal last year the chimney scale was signed by workers and manufacturers, to hold good for two years. Kan Short of Funds. Crawfordsville, July 19.— A novel scheme to raise money was sprung by three young men who went from here recently to Poplar Bluff, Mo. Running short of funds, they had a friend wire their relatives here that they had been lynched, requesting that money be sent to pay for shipping their bodies home. Sorrow reigned in the several families and the money was raised. However, a gentleman from Poplar Bluff revealed the falsity of the story and they are still Waiting for the. money. Dose of Carbolic Acid. V Franklin. July 19.—William M. Davis, living near Hopewell, was terribly burned by a dose of corbolic acifl, taken by mistake. Mr. Davis has been seriously ill lor several days and was seized with a fit of coughing. His brother took down a bottle which he supposed was cough medicine, but which contained carbolic acid, and the sick man swallowed a teaspoonful of the mixture before he recognized its nature. Mr. - Davis’ recovery is very doubtful. Bitten by a Rattlesnake. Columbia Citv, July 19.—The 5-year-Old son of Michael Hess, living in this county, was bitten by a rattlesnake in the orchard of his father’s farm. The little boy went out to pick up apples, and he returned, complaining of having been stung. His arm was badly swollen, and investigation showed that he had been bitten by a rattlesnake. Physicians have little hope of saving his life. Murder Suspected. Veedersburg, July 19.— Citizens- of the southern part of Fountain county have requested Coroner Young to make another examination of the body of Clara Shanks, who died mysteriously last week, and lie is. now holding an-, other inquiry. The remains'will be taken up and examined by physicians. The former verdict of suicide is not satisfactory, as it is thought she was murdered. County Clerk Werhle Dead. Brazil, July 19. — County Clerk i Werhle died yesterday from wounds inflicted bv George A. Knight, who mistook Werhle for a burglar. Mr. Knight is prostrated over "the affair, as they were the best of friends? ' New Telephone Company. Logansport, July 19.->-The city council has granted E. B. Overshi mer a franchise to construct a new telephone system here. The new plant - will be in. operation by Oct. 1. Furniture Failure. Brookville, tlqly 19.'—The Shiltz & Butler Furniture company made an as- " .fiignment yesterday. Liabilities $40,X)00, assets $20,000. Bank Teller Arrested. Huntington, W- Va., July 19.—The United States authorities arrived here yesterday evening with C. M. Wilkinson, formerly teller of the Huntington National bank. Wilkinson robbed the bank of many thousands of dollars a few months since, and when about to be detected skipped out and has since travelled all over the country. He was arrested in Chicago. Missing; Package of Money. Omaha, July 19.—William H. Quick, general'superintendent of the western division of the United States Express .company, is here trying to locate the package containing $6,000 missing from the United States express office in this city. He is not certain that the money had ever reached the Omaha office, but four Omaha employes are on the carpet. Terre July 20.—Secretary Kennedy of the Indiana Bituminous Minefs has received • returns from 35 or

more local a»enihlies m the state, which show tho 'rejection-of the 51 cent scale by a vote of 800 to 375. Another conference with the operators will probably ( be held. Dehf Mutes Want a Divorce. Kokomo, July 20.—Mrs. Kate Gard-ner-Appleman of this place has brought suit for divorce and $3,000 alimony from her husband, Leonard Appleman, bothbeing deaf mutes and of wealthy families, the defendant owning 1,500 acres of land in Lagrange county. The couple, who became acquainted at the state institution for the education of deaf mutes, were married a year ago and lived with the husband’s parents at Lagrange. The young wife returned to her parents a few days ago. Mrs. Appleman in her complaint charges that her husband refused to protect her against the assaults of her mother-in-law. who enforced her mandates by striking plaintiff with a bucket. The trial will be an interesting one. Clara Shank* Was Murdered. Veedersburg, July 20.—The body of Clara Shanks, whose murder or suicide was reported in recent dispatches, has been exhumed and the coroner of this county, together with six physicians, held a post mortem. It was found that her death was caused by violence. The lungs were ‘ree of water, contradicting the theory of death by drowning; the ■ neck was dislocated, and an examination of the skull showed that she had been struck a blow with a heavy weapon, causing con'eussion of the brain. A lynching is a possibility, as there is a well founded suspicion as to who the .guilty one is. Pleasant Times at Winona, Eagle Lake, July 20. —Yesterday was another enjoyable. day for all visitors and residents of beautiful W»iona. Ex- , cursionists from Anderson and Alexandria have been here and all had a merry time. Dr. Scott delivered a lecture on “Libby Prison and the Escape,” giving an interesting and thrilling account of the tunneling out of that noted prison and the nine days wanderings between the lines before the escape wis coni-’ pleted. Last evening Dr. Little lectured cn “Christianity the Hope of the Future,” to an appreciative audience. Mayoralty Contest. Indianapolis?- July 20.—The ward meetings for the selection of Republican committeemen in this city resulted in 97 favorable to the candidacy of P. C. Trusler, the present city controller, for mayor, while 65 are supposed to represent the mayoralty aspirations of Dr. Theodore Wanner. Mr. Trusler is apparently leading in the race for the nomination. National "Guard Encampment, Indianapolis, July 20.—Several companies of the Indiana militia are already in camp at Fair view park, although tomorrow is the first day. Governor Matthews, as commander-in-chief, accompanied by a full staff, will review the troops Tuesday next. Wants S 3, 000 For Slander. Frankfort, July 20.—James Sheets, of this county, a prominent young farmer, has sued James Hinsley, the Tippecanoe county land king, for $5,000 damages for de“amiitibh'of character. Streets alleges that Hinsley accused him of stealing wheat from him. Accident to a Landlord. Logansport, July 20.—C. W. Mull, proprietor of the hotel in Star City, was dangerously hurt by falling from the haymow in his barn. In his descent he struck the tongue of a wagon and sustained several fractured ribs and internal injuries. Scalded to Death. South Bend, July 20.—A 3-yeas-old boy of Mr. and Mrs. William Waggley of Madison township, this county, while playing, fell into a pail of boiling water, which was being used to scrub the kitchen floor, and was scalded to death. Cut Hit Throat. Wabash, July 20.—Mrs. Fred Frey, a German woman of this city, attempted suicide by cutting her throat with a razor. She is still alive, but physicians state she cannot possiuly recover. Burlington Left Without Gas. Kokomo, July 30. —The Dietrich gas syndicate, who latest purchase was the Alto and Burlington plants, has abandoned tire' latter town, leaving the residents without fuel. Indianapolis, July 22. —The encampment of the National Guard at Fairview park was a very uncomfortable I place Saturday night. A copious fall of i rain made the camp vety disagreeable, and for a starter was somewhat discouraging. but as .the night advanced and the trains kept unloading their loads of soldiers it seemed as if weather would have no effect pn the soldier boys. came from tire camp to, the effect that quarters had better be provided in the city for the late comers, and. accordingly the statehouse was filled with soldiers, who being without camp equipage of any kind, it having previously arrived and gone to camp, did not pass an especially comfortable night. However, yesterday was a beautiful day, and life in camp was more pleasant. Great crowds left the city to spend the day at the camp, a_nd streetcar facilities'were taxed to the utmost to accommodate the jieople. The programme arranged by Brigadier General McKee leaves little time for anything in the way of social features, and jt is. said that it wjll be what its name implies, a camp of instruction. Tomorrow Governor Matthews- and his staff 1 reviews the troops, which is expected to be a brilliant spectacle. HOPEFUL GAS VIEW. When That Fluid Does Give Out Oil Will Take Its Place. Kokomo, Juljy 22.—J. 0. Leach, natural gas inspector, after a thorough acientific study and four months’ time spent in personal observation in the gas and oil territory of the state, takes a very hopeful view of the saving qualities of the gas and the ultimate development of an immense oil field. Professor Leach’s greatest concern is in the reckless waste of the valuable fluid. He

says mere is an enormous'' leakage in tributary pipe lines, millions of feet of gas being lost in that way every day. Gas companies should employ men whose sole duty is to stop the leaks. Gas wells should be measured carefully and not be drawn on beyond their recuperating capacity. Speaking of the oil situation, Professor Leach expressed the opinion that a colossal reservoir of oil lies directly under the entire gas territory anil that, as the gas gives out, tne oil will take its place. Murder at Whitliijf. Whiting, July 22.—Frank F. Hall of the Standard Oil company was murdered as he was returning to this place from Chicago by a gang of garroters. He made a tight for his life, but was finally overcome by a blow with a bludgeon. The men then rifled his pockets, securing a valuable watch and chain and S6OO in cash. To cover their crime the robbers stripped the clothes off the body and placed it across the Baltimore and Ohio tracks, where a freight train ground it to pieces. Parts of the body were strewn along the track for an eighth of a mile. No clew to the murderers. Sarver Pol.oning Caae. Brownstown, July 22.—Josephine Dvrringer, who is charged by Nevola Belknap as being implicated with her and having advised her, to administer poison to Fleming Sarver and wife, has been rearrested. It is said that the state has discovered a good witness in Mrs. Elizabeth Bard, for whom the Derringer girl had been working. It is claimed that the girl had revealed some startling facts, and that there is now no doubt of Josie Derringer being an accomplice of the Belknap girl in committing the crime. Suit to Break a Will. Frankfort, July 22. — Nelson E. Walker has brought suit to break, the will of the. late James B. Walker, a wealthy farmer. Walker died last April, after being insane two years. His will was drawn in January, 1891. By its terms he gives his son a lifetime interest in his estate, valued-at $50,000, and provides that after the son’sdeatli the property shall go to the testator’s brothers and sisters. Escaped ‘•Trusties” Recaptured. Warsaw, July 22.—Lyman Evans and Joseph "Brown, the two convicts who escaped from the Michigan City penitentiary on Monday last, have been captured at the home of Evans’ mother, near the village of Silver Lake, this county. They made a good fight against the sheriff's posse until their ammunition ran out. Valparaiso Drenched. Valparaiso, July 22.—The heaviest? rain of the season fell in this vicinity yesterday. In less than an hour more than three inches of rain fell, flooding basements. The crons were badlv damageu, corn aim oats leveiea to tne ground, j REPORTED UPRISING OF INDIANS. Settlers In the Jacksons Hple Country In a Panic. Pocatello, Ida., July 22.—Settlers in the Jacksons Hole country, in northern Idaho, and northwest Wyoming, are in a panic over the reported imminence of an Indian outbreak. Disquieting rumors were confirmed last night by J. C. Hontz, a wealthy ranchman of Soda Springs. He and one of his herders, while trying to cross Salt river to Hontz’s, ranch, 75 miles northwest of here, were stopped by the Indian police. The police said the Indians were on the warpath. Mr. Hontz says the police told him the Indians had killed a white man, his wife and child, and that "the Bettiers had rallied and killed six Indians. Indianapolis, July 23—About 2,600 men are now in camp at Fairview park, and yesterday the regular program was carried out. " Target shooting, both at short and long range, will lie one of the. most important and interesting features of the camp. The range is situated between the bluffs of the river, of which a fine view can be had from the electric car station; The shooting will continue all the week. One of the points of interest to the sightseer is the artillery camp, Indiana has only three companies, as the new military law limits the number, but they all have national reputations. Indianapolis’ light artillery has probably won more first prizes than any other company in existence, while the Rockville light artillery is behind, followed closely by the Zollinger battery of Fort Wayne. These companies, owing to their wide reputation, naturally attract more attention than any other part of the camp. The feeding of such a large body of men is an important matter, and Dr.W. M. Wright, chief of the surgical staff, makes a careful inspection of all subsistence. He has already condemned 600 pounds of beef sent the First regiment, and has ordered the sutlers not to sell ice cream, cakes, pies, etc., as he considers such food unwholesome to men in camp. . The daily programme commences with call for reveille at 5:25 a. in., and the soldier from that time until “taps,” which is at 10:15 p. m., has his time taken up with the various duties connected with army camp life. Regimental parades occur each evening, and on Thursday afternoon the entire brigade will parade. Electric Line For Marion. Marion, July 23.—Charles L. Henry of Anderson was in this city yesterday afternoon closeted with the Marion City Railway people for some time. It is not known the exact subject of the conversation, but it is thought it was in regard to the construction of the Henry electrio line to this city. Mr. Henry being asked if they would commence work on their line this fall, stated that he did not know. He said it was their intention to build the road from Anderson to Summitville this fall, but he did not know whethey they would get to do that or not- & Grant County In the Oil Bolt. Vanburen, July 23.—Three of the largest oil wells ever drilled, jn the state w«te onened up near here, .yesterday.

I They are all in advance of flip ISvesent field, and, consequently they mark a new field. The Kiley well, one and a 1 half miles northest of here, is flowing , 100 barrels a day, the Campbell well, u half-mile north, is doing 300 barrels, I while the Creviston well, which had , been abandoned, blew out the plug, and is flowing oil over the surrounding county estimated at 300 barrels per day. Death nt John K. Coft'roth. Lafayette, July 23.—Hon. John R. Coffroth of this city, one of tho ablest I lawyers of the northern Indiana, and i well and favorably known over tho eni tire state, is dead at the age of 68 after a long illness. Mr. Coft’roth for many years was a trustee of Purdue university, and served several years in the general assembly. A widow and two children survive him. Cupid Finally Won. Valparaiso, July 23.—Claude Dille and Mrs. Sarah Herman, of this city, after three unsuccessful attempts at elopement and marriage, finally succeeded yesterday at Chicago in havin’ the knot tied. Claude is 20 years old and his father objected to his marriage. The bride is 35 years old, a widow and has four children. Thought to Have Been Kidnaped. Indianapolis, July 23.—After three day's search the opinion prevails that little Ida Gebhard, 3 years old, who disappeared from her home in West Indianapolis last Saturday, has been kidnaped. A thorough and systematic search has been made of all. places into which she could have fallen and no trace of the little one has been found. A treated For Burglary. Valparaiso, July 23.—Nick Hanson of Cincinnati, 0., and Fred Warner of, Indianapolis, have been arrested for' burglary. The officers had a running , tight of nearly two miles before .they I succeeded m capturing them. The stolen property was found in their possession. Died From Heart Trouble. Marion, July 23.—Henry N. Y’oung, an old and respected resident of this city, died yesterday from neart trouble. I Mr. Young has been a resident of this ■ place since 1859. Stricken Willi Paralysis. Loogootee, July 23.—Mrs. Uriah • Teiiients, a well-known and highly reipeeted lady of this place, has been itrieken with paralysis. Her condition } ts critical. Ex-Governor of MaH*achu*ett* Dead. Melrose, Mass., July 23.—Hon. Alexinder H. Rice, ex-governor of Massachusetts, died at the Langwood hotel here yesterday afternoon of paralysis. The ex-governor had been at the hotel nnce June 1. A week ago lie had a sec-' imd stroke of paralysis and steadily -rew weaker until yesterday, when he passed away. MAGAKt FALLS HXCI ttSION. Via Toledo, ('leveland and Hutt'alo. The annual Niagara Falls Excursion will leave Clover Leaf iT. St. L. & K.t’.i Stations. Sorento. Ills., East, on Monday, August 51h. Special train will start from Sorento; 9:45 a, m. and cStations east of to Frankfort on schedule of Day Express, No’ 4. East of Frankfort special train will leave stations earlier than schedule of No. Eor complete schedule see large bills. Through Coaches, Reclining Chair Cars and Sleepers. The entire train will be lighted by pintsch gas. Seats in Chaircars and berths in Sleepers will be extra, according to distance. The route beyond Toledo is via Lake Shore and New York Central. For further particulars call on nearest agent or write C. C. Jenkins. Gem Pass. Agt. Toledo. Ohio. “We had an epidemic of dysentery4n this vicinity last summer.” says Samuel S. Pollock, of Briceland, Cal. “I was taken with it and suffered severely until some one called my attention to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholerajand Diarrhiea Remedy.l procured a bottle and felt better after the first dose. Before fine-half of the bottle had been used 1 was well. I recommended to my friends ami J,heir experience was the same. We all unite in saying it is the best.” Eor sale by Blackburn & Miller, druggists. j SEA SHORE TOUR A Personally Conducted Tour tn Eastern Watering Places. Tuesday, August 13. a personally conducted tour will leave Toledo for the Thousand Islands, /llexandria Bay, Au Sable Chasm. Lake Champlain, White Mountains, Green Mountains, Fabyans at the foot of Mt. Washington, Portland, Maine, Old Orchard, isle of Shoals, Boston, Saratoga, and other watering places. The rate for the entire trip of nearly three weeks will be $93, which will include all expenses, first-class hotels, travel in palace cars, meals in diners, carriage rides, etc. It will include a week at the sea shore, and a coasting trip down the New England coast. For information apply to the T. St. K-C. R. -ft agent. Low rate excursion tickets via T. St. L. <fc K. C. R. R.. Clover Leaf Route. Choice of routes via Toledo and rail, or steamer via Put in-Bay. Callon nearest agent Clover Leaf Route, or address C. (’. Jenkins, Gen. Pass. Agt. Toledo, OhioAmong the numerous persons who have been cured of rheumatism by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, mention should be made of Mrs. Emily Thorne, of Toledo, Wash., who says: “I have never been able to procure any medicine that would relieve me of rheumatism like Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. I have alsogSed it for lame back with great success. It is the bes,t liniment 1 have ever used, and 1 take pleasure in recommending it to my friends. For sale by Blackburn & Miller, druggists. j

r I J hales Previous to ls? 3 Harrod In Yesi terdut's ( ontroversv. TALKING RELATIVE VALUES Question of the l*r<»|>erlty of This ConnI try For the |*rrviolin Doxen Year* Be> • cam a Prominent Place In the DUcußaiou—Contestant* Show No HI .FeelInf—Mr. Morrill Kecelvft Some Notice. ! Chicago, July 23. — “Back dates” ' were thrown to the dogs yesterday in the debate between Horr and Harvey. It was more than ever a case of Greek meets Greek, and interest in the tug of war heightened at once when it was seen that the days of Pericles as well as 1792, 1816, 1873 and other years, no matter how historic or important, were ail barred more or less iu favor of 1895. Mr. Horr oi»ened the dispute with a I written argument touching the impossibility of maintaining a fixed ratio between gold and silver, saying the world had declared against silver. Mr. Harvey charged that Senator Morrill erled in saying that no silver dollars were coined for 10 years prior to | 1873. Mr. Harvey read from the report of the director of the mint showing that silver dollars in greater or less amounts had been coined nearly every year. The fact was that Mr. Morrill was a bank I stockholder, with a bank stockholder’s i prejudice. j Mr. How said that Mr. Morrill had I not meant to say that not a dollar had been coined, but that none to speak of had been. Coinage Previous to 1873. Mr. Harvey said that in raising the point of the coinage of silver prior to | 1873, he wanted to establish a fact in , history which had bg’ii obscured by false statements t’fia? such coinage had not taken place. He wanted to make this answer in the presence of the gold men. Proceeding, Mr. Harvey said that he did not mean ! to reflect on any man’s integrity tiecause he was a bank stockholder. He merely wanted to show that men were swerved in their expression of filets by their interests. Mr. Harvey then defined scientific bimetallism to be the free coinage of both gold and silver at an assumed I ratio. j Mr. Horr said this matter of ratio has little or nothing to do with the question. The fact was that all of the civilized nations of the world refused to recognize silver and would only receive it at its bullion value, measured in gold. What might be if the other nations should join in admitting silver to free coinage was one thing. For us to attempt it alone was another. Mr. Horr then took up' the portion of Mr. Harvey’s book that making the dollar of one-half the present value would double the value of everything in the United States except debts. Mr. Horr pronounced this absurd, saying we might as well say that if we cut our yardsticks in two it would double the amount of clothing in the country. He said Mr. Harvey seemed to be H stuck” on “sweet 16 to 1.” Yard Stick Doubled. Mr. Harvey proceeded to argue that bothjgold and silver were the measure of values until 1871. Referring to the cutting of the yard stick in two, Mr. Harvey said that the gold men had doubled the yard stick iu' 1873. He asked whether, if half the gold in the world were destroyed, the value of the gold dollar would not be doubled, at which Mr. Horr shook his head. I Mr. Horr in reply to the charge that the demonetization of silver cut the values of products in two, said that if that were true, prices would have at once dropped 50 per cent. The fact was that they did not. If the destruction of half the wheat crop would r.aise prices four fold, tho demonetization in silver did not destroy it. Returning to the attack Mr. Horr said that Mr. Harvey did not care for ratio. What he wanted was a cheap dollar, and the cheapening of the emoluments of labor. Mr. Harvey said that a dear dollar and a cheap dollar were comparative terms, to be measured by a man’s circumstances. If a gold dollar was worth more Jhan ii silver dollar, some more costly substance might be found out of which to make dollars. Continuing Mr. Harvey asked Mr. Horr not to“ refer to the “prosperity” of the country from 1873 to 1895. The word “tramp” was coined in 1873, and the United States census shows that depression has been increasing at a disproportionate ratio. The socalled “prosperity” that has built up millionaires and multimillionaires and strewed this country with millions of tramps and paupers and men that do not know how they are going to provide for their families iu the coming year. [Applause], A change in relative production had no effect as long as the mints were open to the two metals. 1 Applause |. Reason For Cheapness of Oliver. Mr. Horr—l have never said that the cheap price of silver was not on account of its over production. Silver has become cheap in this world just precisely the same as wheat and iron and zinc and lead and other articles have been cheapened. Gold had depreciated in value iu less than 100 years 50 per cent. It is cheaper now than it was in 1873. All articles that can be produced by inventions am cheaper than they were before. the invention was made. Every method which brings machinery into play and puts less human toil into the product of any article cheapens that article. The fact is the years from 1879 to 1892 found our people better employed and at better wages than in any other same number of years since the government was formed. [Applause.] Mr. Harvey—As to the prosperity of this country between 1879 and 1892. You could not break down a great HU-

— —2: tion like this in om year, It has taken a lon'’7"rii>d to bring m to tho bitter e. .- ii ii s ippointinent and distress, although I .mow with each lour years the political p arties have charged each other . with h.ivunr destroyed th<> prosperity of the previous four years. | Applause. ] Mr. Horr continued his argument as to the cheapening of production of all articles including gold, after which adi jouniment was had. DEFENDER WINS AGAIN. Saooiut Trial Raes an Easy Victory For the New Yacht. . New York, July 23. —The Defender and Vigilant sailed yesterday for rho second time under the auspices of New ■ York Yacht club in a cup race. The ** t contest was designed to furnish a basis of jndginent to the America’s cup committee for the choice of the Defender iu > the international races this fall. The i Defender won on Saturday, and she I won ttgiiin yesterday by nine minutes and 17 seconds, official time. The De- * fender started 20 seconds in advance of * the Vigilant at 11:25:30 a. m., and she finished the 30-tbile triangular course L at 3:45:00, thus Defender’s elapsed time • was 4:29:30. The Vigilant started at 11:26:01 and finished at 3:54:48, and her [ elapsed time was 4:28:47. The boats have had a windward and a beating , contest, and they have had the triangular course, which afforded them two reaches and one practically windward • run. The result of Saturday’s and yesterday’s races are before the cup committee, and it is .problematical whether any 1 further trial races ot the Vigilant or of ' any other bouts will be had against the Defender to finally settle wiiat boat . shall defend the America’s cup. Durrant Murder Trial. San Francisco, July 23.—The trial of Durrant for the murder of Blanche Lamont in the Emanuel Baptist church last April began yesterday. Upon its conclusion he will l>e tried for the murder of Minnie Williams committed iu the same edifice. None are to be ad--1 nutted to the courtroom but attorneys, witnesses and reporters. The attorneys for the defense moved for a change of venue, with thp privilege of renewing the motion, if it should be found impossible to secure an unbiased jury or should such a state of feeling exist as to make it doubtful that a fair trial could be had. Jurisdiction Over Salmon Fishing;. Portland, Or., July 23. —Judge Bellinger of the United States court has decreed that Orc-on has no power or right to regulate salmon fishing on the whole width of the Columbia river, but only to the middle of the' channel of the river, to which point the jurisdiction of the state extends. A conflict of authority between the states of Washington and Oregon has been going on for years, but the point at issue has never before been brought into court. Proposed Eights at Dallas. New York, July 23.—At a meeting of sporting men last night at the Gilsey House to arrange preliminary fights for the Uorbett-Fitzsimmons mill in Dallas, it was decided that the big fight should be followed by an encounter between Tommy Ryan and Billy Smith. It is said the Florida Athletic'club has provided a purse of $5,000 for a fight between Peter Maher and Steve O'Donnell. to take place the same dav. WANTS TO BE A POLICEMAN. Chinaman Makes Application to Go ou the New York Force. Nf.w York, July 23.—Charley Fong Sing, an American born Chinuinun, has applied to the-police civil service board for appointment as patrolman to do special duty in tracking Chinese criminals. He has had training for the work in San Francisco, where he closed up many opium joints and gambling dens. He is more than six feet tall and of athletic build. When Charley was 13 years old he shipped with Lieutenant De Loug on the Jeannette. He was one of tho party from the Jeannette that was rescued by the Russian expedition. He received a medal from the secretary of tho navy in recognition of liis bravery. After his return from the Greeley expedition Charley came here and married an American girl, who converted him to Christianity. She is now living at Astoria, Ore., where Charley owns a hotel. If he succeeds in getting the place he sebks he will sell out his busi- c negs there and will bring his wife tp New York. Victory For Strikers. Milwaukee, “ July 23. —The- strike which has been in progress at Kenosha, Wis., for the past 10 days has been settled. The men 'have gained a complete victory and went back to work this morning. Their demand for a return to the wages which prevailed be- , fore the panic two years ago have been agreed to by the manufacturers, and the men are satisfied. Reports of Strike Unfounded. St. Louis, July 23.—Reports sent out from Little Rock to the effect that a general strike on the Gould system is imminent, because of trouble between the Missouri Pacific management and the .Order of Railway Telegraphers, prove to be unfounded upon investigation at the headquarters of that road iu this city. Yjellow Fever aud Dy.eutery. London, July 23.—The Times will today publish a dispatch from Havana which says: “Yellow fever and dysentery are causing great mortality among the Spanish troops.” BRIEF MENTION. The prolonged drought in Scinde, a province of Bombay, menaces the entire failure of the cotton crop. William J. Finch, cashier of the Sioux City branch of the American Buscuit and Manufacturing company, has confessed to a. defalcation of $5,000 and is in jail under 16,000 bonds. Paul Wolf, managing editor of The Wachter and Anz.eiger of Utevelaiid, ()., committed suicide-last nighteby taking morphine. He had been in ill hjlalth for a- - time. Dr. Pasteur Burgos, a prominent Cuban physician of Tampa, Fla., was stricken with apoplexy yesterday and died in a few Xiinutes. He was a major iu the former Cuban revolution.