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Did you ever sec such a beau, tiful Line of

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Merchant Tailor.

TARIFF WAR EXTENDS

The Sugar Schedule Seems Very Objectionable.

A PROTEST FROM AUSTRIA.

That Country Takes Similar Action to Ger­

many—It Xinv Looks as if a Retaliation

.Is Absolutely Necessary Unless Congress

at Once Relieves llie Pressure—Subjeet

For Consideration by the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON*, Jan. 5.—The tariff war between the United (States and Europe reached an acute phase yesterday. As foreshadowed in the Associated Press dispatches last week the very iirst official act of Mr. Henglemulier, the new Austrian minister, was the lodgment of a protest against that paragraph for a sugar schedule act, which imposes an additional duty of one-tenth of 1 per cent on sugar coming to the United States from countries which pay an export bounty on it.

This action was taken yesterday, and the ground taken ty the minister was similar to that which formed the basis of the protest of Germany—that the additional duty paid discriminates against Austria, and is consequently a violation of the treaty of commerce with that nation. So far no threat of retaliation accompanied the protest, but in this Mr. Henglemuller is but following the example set by the German minister, and the next step will undoubtedly be in the same direction, namely: The imposition of some restriction upon an American product that is imported in quantities into Austria.

The four great sources of our sugar supply, outside of the small proportion contributed by Louisiana, are Cuba, Germany, France and Austria. With three of these countries we are already at odds over the sugar duty, and in the case of France there are already indications of the adoption of a retaliatory policy in the imposition of restrictions upou our meat trade and the importation of American wheat and flour.

Tliis whole subject was under discussion by the cabinet yesterday and as far au can be gathered tlie outcome was that if congress fails to come to the relief of the executive "by the removal of the duty which is supposed to cause the trouble, then, resort must be had to retaliation, wnich will either open European countries to our exports or close our own porta to all European products.

DEBS' INDICTMENTS.

Some of Them Have lleen Nollled by Judge Grouscup.

CHICAGO, Jan. 5.—The motion to quash the indictments for conspiracy against Eugene V. Debs and the other directors of the American Railway union, besides GO others, who are accused with stopping the mails and interfering with interstate commerce, came up before Judge Grosscup in the United States court yesterday.

There are 20 indictments in all. Judge Grosscup told the lawyers they could have but one day for argument of the legal points involved and that they must therefore make an election of what indictments to argue the case on.

The omnibus indictment, which includes all the defendants, which is for interfering with the mails only, and another indictment covering the crippling of interstate commerce were chosen.

On motion of Special Counsel Milchrist, the indictments against the following were nolprossed: Pat H. Horace, Harry Hart, M. E. McGlenn, W. J. McAdee, Arthur Moore, Edward O'Neill, H. J. Hollilian, William Rae and Frederick Staley. Attorney T. A. Harper, in opening for the defendants, claimed that all the iudictments should be quashed because the word "feloniously" did not appear in any of tli6m also because it had been held by Justice Harlan and others that men had a right to combine or conspire to strike. He also thought the indictments not specific enough.

Mr. Milchrisc spoke for the government. The only defendant present was Director William Burns. Debs is out on a lecture tour.

IMBECILE ASYLUM BURNED.

Fortunately All the Inmates Escape Without Injury.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 5.—The south wing of the main building at the state asylum for imbeciles caught fire yesterday evening and was totally destroyed. The inmates and children were ail at supper at tho time in another portion of the structure and none were injured. The city fire department responded, but as they had a distance of three miles to go the wing of the building was nearly consumed by the time of their arrival. The department, however, prevented the fire spreading to other sections of the building.

The loss will be about $30,000. Origin not known, though it is supposed to have been the work of a careless inmate. Tho question of rebuilding at once will be considered by the state emergency board.

Miners Out 011 a Strike.

DUBOIS, Pa., Jan. 5.—All the miners at this place and Reynoldsville struck yesterday on account of the wholesale discharges this week. Several weeks ago their wages were reduced, and this week about 400 were discharged. The companies claim that the mines are overcrowded, while the men aver that it is a blow at their organization. Three thousand men are idle, and if the strike continues long midwinter there will be great destitution. Work lias been poor, and at low wages. The miners have been barely able to keep their families while working.

Fatal lOncoiuiter.

LIVERMORK, Ky., Jan. 5.—News has just been received hero of a fatal encounter yesterday near here between Enimett lialdcn and Manuel Durall. Halden struck Durall twice with an iron bar and crushed'liis skull. Halden was arrested and lodged in jail. There is great feeling against him, and a lynching iini£ result,

Local and Personal.

Tlic north wind doth blow Anil we shall have snow And what will the tradesman do then,poor thing

He'll at once adverthe Or contrariwise Be completely snowed under, ere spring,

"Pocahontas." Charles Grass of El wood, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. John Hatfield.

Mr, Jones, of Frank ton is a guest of Andrew Ludy, of the Glass Works. "Pocahontas, the Indian Princess." Burlesque operetta. Home Comedy Co.

Sam P. Gordon and Ward Walker are transacting business at Indianapolis today. "Pocahontas the Indian Princes," two act burlesque operetta by Willard Hendricks.

Clare Duncan left this morning to resume his studies at the University at Bloomington.

Joseph Sliipp and family of Irvington, will spend tomorrow with C. W. Morrison and wife.

Mr. O. C. Irwin, of the Electric Light Works, who has been ill with fever is now around again.

Miss Essie Hunter, of Irvington, who lias been visiting Rev. B. F. Dailey and wife, returned to her home today.

Numerous "bob" sleds have been on our streets to-day and the average boy has been feasting himself on sleigh rides.

D. W. Barnett & Son are making a success of the Pendleton Republican. It is newsier, neater and fuller of ads than ever before. Success to the Republican.

Miss Laura Moulden, who is taking vocal lessons and Master Frank Selman, who is becoming a good violinist, went to Indianapolis to-day to take their lessons.

Lard in quantities at cents per pound. Buy a pound and try it at 10 cents if satisfactory, will fill your jars or cans. We claim it to be the very best. d-35t6 E. P. THAYER & Co.

Orville Adams and a companion have been arrested a Indianapolis, charged witti stealing an overcoat from the Journal office. Adams is a typo and well known by the printers here.

G. W. Walker, of Scottsbnrg, Ind., is here visiting Alvin Johnson and wife. Mr. Walker is the marshal of bis town and is evidently well liked by the people for he is now serving his third term. He formerly lived in this county and is a very pleasant gentlemen.

The Presbyterians of this State have decided to locate a Chatauqua Assembly or Summer School in this State. It will be in Starke county between Knox and North Judson and called "The Presbyterian Winona Assembly and Summer School." It will be ready in June.

Mr. Arthur Willey was called to Markleville to day by the death of his wife's cousin, Miss Cora Hammer, who died there with comsumptiou Thursday night. She will be buried at Pendleton to-morrow. Mrs. W. has been there several days.

Rushville has another newspaper. This time it is the Leader, an evening daily by T. A. Gerahty. They now have the Republican, Jacksonian, Graphic, American, Hustler and Leader. Six newspapers in a town the size of Rushville will certainly leave no long felt want unfilled.

"Buck" Thomas, deputy Recorder, has a lead pencil which he prizes very highly. It is twelve inches long, one inch in diameter, and the lead is one-half inch thick. "Buck" does not use it very much but keeps it handy to defend himself with in case he is attacked by some unruly person.

The good people of Greenwood are rejoicing over the fact that a compromise has been effected between that town and Peter F. Conway, of Indianapolis, who insisted on running a saloon in Greenwood. All suits which were pending againstConwayjhave been dismissed on his agreeing to quit business and leave the town. He has left, hence the rejoicing.

Louie Sing, the Chinese laundryman was at the Court House yesterday trying to find out what his taxes for next year would be. It seems that the delinquent tax collector has been after Louie to pay some taxes left by his former countryman, Lee Chong. Louie said, "me no payee Lee Chong's debts, me half 'nough of my own." Louie got his information and departed with a happy smile.

Manager Downing of the Opera House, was asked by a REPUBLICAN man if we were to have any shows soon. He said: "I have several applications for dates, but I am going to hold off for a while. The last two or three companies and the management have lost money, owing to the public failing to giyo their support. We intend to wait until the people get 'hungry' for an entertainment, and then we will give them one. The Uncle Hiram Co. who played here a short time ago, have asked for a return engagement, and we will probably give them a date in the near future." Christinas has propably had something to do with the poor houses at the Opera House, but as the holidays have passed, uo doubt a good company could get a large house.

GREENFIELD, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5, 1895. PRICE, TWO CENTS

Inconvenient For Ladies

A REPUBLICAN reporter overheard a conversation among some ladies in the ladies' waiting room at the depot this morning, in which the officials of the road were badly scored, and we think the scoring was justifiable. In the gentlemens' waiting room is a blackboard on which is kept a record of the trains, whether they are on time or late. In the latiles room there is no blackboard and ladies are either compelled to ask some official, when they are present, or go into the men's waiting room, which is generally full of smoke and tobacco spit, to find out about the trains. One of the ladies who was engaged in the conversation this morning, suggested a plan which would be convenient for all passengers, that of putting the blackboard in front of the depot. This would be a good idea, and the depot officials should give it consideration.

The Itigdon Family Ke uniou.

On last Saturday the children of Mrs. R. A.'Rigdon held their annual reunion at the old Rigdon farm, now the home of c. A. Rigdon, about two miles south of Fountaintown. Mrs. Rigdon was presented with an elegant pair of gold spectacles. The following persons were present: Will Rigdon and family of Greenfield, J. W. Buckingham and family of Morristown, Isaac Sexton and family of Moral township, Pryor Rigdon and family of Fountaintown, Thad Rigdon of New Palestine and Mrs. R. A. Rigdon, mother of all.

The next annual reunion will be held at the home of Isaac Sexton in August.— Morristown Sun.

We have the pleasure of an acquaintance with all the above gentlemen and a jollier, livelier,cleverer set of men would indeed be hard to find.

Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane.

Hon. Montgomery Marsh of this city, Presidant of the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane, recently handed the REPUBLICAN the Boards report for the two years ending Oct. 31, 1894. There are many interesting facts, figures and recommendations contained therein. There are now a large number of patients, probably 1,200 in the State that cannot be accommodated on account of no room. It costs about $195.00 for each patient, and an additional appropriation will be asked for the present year. The report shows that there was an average of 443 patients there the first year and for the second year 449. Since the Asylum was opened there have been 820 patients, 424 men, 396 women, of whom, 151 have recovered and 40 improved, unimproved 8 idiocy, not insane 7 transferred to the Central Asylum, 30 and died 125.

A New Surgeon For the Panhandle Kail-

road Company.

Dr. Charles K. Bruner, to-day "received the appointment of surgeon of the Penn sylvania Railroad Co. for this county for the year 1895. Dr. Bruner is a thoroughly competent physician and surgeon and and will perform all work which may fall to him promptly, skillfully and scientifically. He has the latest and best instruments known to the profession as he keeps up to date both with his reading and his instruments. The Doctor should feel highly complimented by this recognition of his reputation and skill as a surgeon. The position for many years heretofore has been held by Drs. N. P. Howard, sr., and N. P. Howard, jr., and more recently by the younger Doctor.

Duly Installed,

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Lodge No. 135 I. O. O. F. met last night for the purpose of installing officers for the coming year. They are:

S. R. Webb, N. G. Will Carr, Y. G.

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H. C. Hunt, P. S. A1 Rottman, Secretary. -y M. T. Smith, Treasurer, H. W. Walker, Warden. S. A. D. Beckner, Conductor. Emory Pratt, R. S. S. Harry Thomas, L. S. S. Tom Moxley, I. G. John Wiley, O. G. W, After the installation, they did work in several degrees. The lodge is in a very prosperous condition.

In the Toils,

A court of inquiry was held before Mayor Duncan yesterday which resulted in an affidavit being filed against James Coffield for selling intoxicating liquors without license. The trial has been set for Thursday, January 10th, at 10 a. m.

One day last week, Jacob Slifer caused the arrest of A. T. Ginley, Superintendent of the Greenfield Gas Company for provoke. Ginley plead guilty in Justice Spencer's court and was fined $2 and costs. On yesterday, Ginley swore out an affidavit for Slifer's arrest for provoke, but Mr. Slifer was found not guilty. The trouble grew out of some gas connections Ginley made in one of Slifer's tenant houses.

Fire Department Horse Wanted.

Wanted, a fine large horse for the fire department with good action. Call at Jeffries livery stable next Monday at 1 p. m. with horse. J. H. MOULUEN,

F. G. BANKER,

). W.N. VAUGHN.

APPEAL FOR RELIEF

More American Consulates Needed in Turkey.

OUR ISOLATION AND DANGER.

Why Five Thousand Men, Women and

Children Have Been Massacred ami the

Fact Kept Secret Nearly Three Months.

Argument ly lie v. Frederick I). Green ot

the City of Van, Turkey.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5—Senator Hall has presented to the senate an argument by Rev. Frederick D. Green of the city of Van, in eastern Turkey, for the location of American consulates in the cities of Erzeroum and Harpoot. Mr. Green says that in Asiatic Turkey alone there are 250 Armenian missionaries who hold over $2,000,000 worth of property, who are exposed equally to the lawlessness of highwaymen, Moslem fanaticism and to the hostility of the Turkish officials.

He says that many indignities and injuries have been inft.cted which have never been reported because of the absence of an American representative to substantiate the stories and vindicate the rights of Americans. "We are," he says, "from 700 to 1,000 miles from Constantinople, which means a journey of three to six weeks. The fact that 5,000 men, women and children in our midst have been massacred ifud the fact kept nearly three months from the civilized world, is a significant hint as to^ our isolation and danger."

Zokki Pasha Itcspoiisible.

LON DON, Jan. 5.—A dispatch to The Standard from Athens says that it has transpired that Zekki Pasha, who was in command of the troops who committed the atrocities upon the Armenians, was for several years president of the military court at Yanai, and that he instigated a massacre of Christians there. He is execrated by the populace.

HANGED TO A MULBERRY TREE.

How a North Carolina Murderer Met Hit Death.

RALEIGH, Jan. 5.—Full particular have reached here of the lynching of John F. Bergeron, a white man, in Beaufort county, by disguised men. Christmas eve Bergeron shot and killed a man named Watson. He was arrested Christmas day, and at that time lynching was feared. He wag ordered to be sent to jail, but the deputies learned that a large mob was on the road and it was decided to take Bergeron by steamer.

While Bergeron was under guard at a store at Idalia, a mob rushed in heavily armed, and seized Bergeron and his four guards and marched them all half a mile away to a field in which stands a large mulberry tree. When the rope was placed around Bergeron's neck he said: "Men, I know I killed Watson, but 1 did not know what I was doing." He was lifted up by the lynchers, then dropped. Orders were then given and the mob fired at the body. None of the lynchers are identified.

BANK ROBBED.

Two Daring Men Make Captured.

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ONTARIO, Cal., Jan. 5.—The Ontario State bank was robbed yesterday by two men. Cashier Fred Stanim was alone. A revolver was put under his nose by one of the men, wrhile tho other man jumped behind the counter, clubbed Stamm with a revolver butt, forced liini into the vault and locked him in. R. P. Sibley of the Ontario patent office employes, cannery came ifi the bank and was gone ordered to hold up his hands. He was then clubbed until he was insensible. About $5,000 was taken.

As soon as Sibley wras conscious he gave the alarm. The robbers drove away in a buggy to Spadra, where they boarded a train for Los Angeles. Officers were notified, and they intercepted tliem a few miles from town. The men were arrested, and proved to be Frank Conway and J. Steadmar, notorious eastern crooks. Only a small amount of money was found on them, and it is believed they buried the plunder before reaching Spadra.

Qucensware Dealers Assign.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 5.—Irwin & Eaton, queensware dealers, and one of the oldest firms in the city, assigned last night for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities, $40,000 assets, $58,000. The American National bank of Kansas City is the heaviest creditor, being caught for $25,000.

Pythian Lecturer Stricken.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 5.—Colonel J. H. Powell of Henderson, Ky., the well known Pythian lecturer, was stricken with paralysis of brain while delivering his lecture here last night, and the audience was dismissed. Powell is in the care of physicians at his hotel.

War Credit Sanctioned.

LONDON, Jan. 5.—A dispatch to The Times from Buenos Ayres states that congress, in secret session, has sanctioned a war credit of £2,000,000 in viewr of a possible quarrel with Chili regarding tho frontier.

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YORK, Jan. 5.—A dispatch to

The World from Managua, Nicaragua, of Jan. 4 says: A special commissioner has been sent to the Mosquito coast with instructions to pacify the people there at any cost.

No Strained Relations.

SANTIAGO DI CHILI, Jan. 5.—In tho senate yesterday the minister of foreign affairs formally denied that the relations between Chili and the Argentine Republic were strained.

Glove Manufacturers Assign.

CLOVERVILLK, N. Y., Jan. 5.—Wilkins & Close, glove manufacturers of May field assigned to John B. Judson of this city yesterday. Liabilities, $70,000 assets much less.

TROGLODYTES OF GOTHAM.

A Policeman Find* Smoke Coining Up Ou6 of Snow.

NKW YORK, Jan. 5.—A peculiar abode for the metropolis of lie country was discovered, by Policeman Leggett of the West One Hundredth street station in a vacant lot at ('olumbus avenue and Ninety-fifth street. While patroling his beat the officer noticed sttiuke appar-

eutly rising from a pile ol" snow. Prompted a great deal by curiosity, lm approached the place, ami his curiosity then turned into amazement. As he began to investigate tiie mystery there was a sliding sound as if a panel door was slid open, and he heard voices coming from the ground. In a moment a man's head was shoved through an opening and a voice from the head demanded ot: Leggert what iie wanted. "What are you doing?'' asked the officer, scenting a great "haul."

The head disappeared and the voice was heard to say: "Cheese it, Jim here's a copper."

The officer crawled through the hole and gazed in astonishment about him. He was in a cave about- 17 feet long by nine feet wide and six feet high. There was a small table, an improvised stove, a lighted candle, shelves, a chest and even cliromos on the walls. The place was, in fact, a warm and cosy sleeping apartment. The beds were raised mounds of earth covered with straw. The men were playing cards when the officer interrupted them. They were arrested, and in the Harlem police court, when charged with disorderly conduct, gave the names of John Smith and James Anderson. They were discharged by Justice Welde with the ad-

vice that they give up their underground I apartment.

Laundry Safe Kobbed.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 5.—Two mon entered Munger's laundry at Twelfth and Lydia streets at 10 o'clock last night, I and while one of them went to the rear of the store with .Bookkeeper Oscar B.

Shaw to hunt for a supposed package, the other man robbed the safe of $100, all it contained. When Shaw and the first man returned to the front of the store the two robbers immediately left. Shaw soon discovered the loss, but tho robbers had made good their escape. Shaw had been posting up his books when the men entered, and was the only person in the building.

Congressman Kesigna,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.—Representative Paynter of Kentucky, who wTas last fall elected a member of the court of appeals of that state, has notified Speaker Crisp that he had forwarded to the governor the resignation of his seat in congress, to take effect Dec. 5. The Ninth Kentucky district will be without a representative the rest of the term, as the governor would have to give 3 days notice to hold a special election. Mr. Paynter's successor, Mr. Pugh, wrlio will take his seat in the Fiftyfourth congress, is a Republican.

Miners' Meeting.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 5.—The regular district convention of the United Mine Workers will be held in this city next Tuesday when it is likely that the miners will take some action on the big' cut in wages. More notices of reductions have been posted at various mines throughout the district, and it is not probable that the miners will submit. Fears of another continued strike are entertained and many people are interested in tht? outcome of the convention. A long strike would seriously interfere with ail branches of industry.

Crank swindle iu Duress.

VM SVILLI", O., Jan. 5—An affidavit of lunacy has been filed here against Eugene L. Swingle, the rcaukwho went to Washington to patent a flying machine and who had a vision which he was commissioned to kill two of the

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to Washington to bring Mr. Swingle back to this city. He is sane enough on all subjects but that of his patent. He was warned by relatives before going to Washington that he would be arrested.

Furniture .Exposition.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 5.—Great preparations are being made for the furniture exposition, winch will open on Monday evening, under the auspices of tho Northwestern Furniture Manufacturers association. Many furniture manufacturers and dealers from all parts of the northwest are expected to attend, and on the opening night a reception will be held, to which tho general public will be invited to inspect tho latest Btyles and designs of the fine household furniture.

lJody Found in the Iliver.

LITTLE ROUK, Jan. 5.—The body of Philip Wei'iburg was found in tho= river here yesterday. Weinburg, who was a native of Poland, was a very ec--centric character, and by his neighbors' was believed to be very rich. He came from Iowa 15 years ago, and settled ou, a farm near this city. He lived a liermit life. He carried a large life insurance. He is said to have a son livingsomewhere in America.

ISotli Companies Blamed.

TOLKDO, Jan. 5.—A Clover Leaf, freight train, running into tho city crashed into a motorcar on he Toledo' electric street railway at South street* crossing last night. Mrs. Agues O'llartir. was probably fatally hurt. The only other occupant of the car escaped uninjured. Bo til the street railway people and the railway company areblamed for the accident.

Tuiiit'il on llie Gas.

MORRISTOWN, Pa., Jan. 5.—W. C, McCane, aged 31 years, a wealthy mine owr-ier of Denver, attempted suicide yesterday afternoon by turning on tho gas his private room in the Norristown hospital. He was discovered before life was extinct, but he may die. He liad been sent to the hospital on account of temporary illness.

Police Marshal Missing.

ALIUTQUKR^UK, N. M., Jan. 5.—Williain Bowers, marshal of tho town of GaUup, has disappeared. His room indicates the presence of intruders during the night and the unding of his pistol, star and hat on the table in the room is taken as proof that he has been murdered.