Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 17 January 1895 — Page 1
VOL. I. NO. 40.
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IT WAS A DULL DAY.
Yesterday in Both Branches of the Legislature.
BUT LITTLE WORK WAS DONE.
Many Rills Have boon Referred to Com
mittees, Which Aro Now Getting in Their
Work A Yiiicennes (iirl Suddenly looses
Her Voice—Shelbyville l'"looded With
Bogus Coin- Indiana News.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17.—Business was comparatively light iu both branches of the legislature yesterday, the senate doing practically nothing and the house merely referring new bills to committees. At this stage the only work being done is in the committee rooms, and it •will require several days for the committees to digest the nia3s of bills now before them.
The senate occupied all its time during the morning session in squabble over the purchase of statutes. A couple of days ago a resolution slipped through for the purclia.se of 5 copies of Burns' revision of the statutes of 1894. As this was rather expensive business, the Republican senators yesterday morning endeavored 10 change things, and reduce the number to 2H. The Democrats endeavored to hold them to the original I number, but the majority voted to reduce the number to !8. I
At the afternoon session Senator I Humphreys introduced a resolution asking for amendments to the constitution of the United States so as to permit the election of United States senators by popular vote.
A few new bills were introduced, after which the senate's time was occupied in the discussion of the question of capital punishment, which came up on the bill of Senator Gilford to abolish capital punishment. Two reports on the bill came from the judiciary committee, the majority against it and the minority favored it. The question was still unsettled when the senate adjourned for the drty and went over till this afternooou.
Among the new bills introduced in the house probably the most important was a measure by Mr. Cardwell, establishing a complete system of civil service examinations and promotion for the benevolent and reformatory institutions of the state.
Mr. Hunter introduced a precinct option bill, providing that in procuring or renewing their license saloonkeepers must produce a petition signed by the majority of the freeholders of his voting precinct.
Mr. Boardman introduced a bill aimed at the Citizens' Street Railway company of this city. It requires street railroad corp rations in cities of more than 100,000 population to pay into the city treasury 15 per cent of the gross receipts.
The house made short work of a proposition to buy a job lot of Burns' revised statute, tabling a resolution to purchase 24 sets.
Division Reversed.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17.—The supreme
court reversed the decision of the lower court in the action of Frederick Rand, receiver of the Indiana Banking compuny, against. John C. Wriirlit and John -119
(J. New. The suit was brought in the Marion superior court to recovei 4,000, with interest from Feb. L's, 1S7N, on which day it is alleged that the banking company w:u defrauded by Wright: and New to the extent of the sum mentioned. The lower court held, on demurrer, that the receiver could not bring the action. Rand, as receiver, then carried the case to the supreme court.
Eighteen Years For Murder. INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17.—On the morn
ing of July 12. JK94, Winnifred E. Smith, a wealthy young man about town, stabbed Western B. Thomas of Anderson to death at the Brighton Beach clubhouse, near the city. Thomas was secretary of the Auerican Wire Nail company of Anderson and was very wealthy. Smith was indicted for murder and liis trial began 10 days ago. Last evening the jury returned a verdict of IS years in the penitentiary. An appeal was taken and the case will go to the supreme court.
Lost Iler Speech.
VINCENNKS, Ind., Jan. 17.—Miss Hannah Green, daughter of Frank Green, manager of Green's Opera House, suddenly lost her power of speech, and, though she is well in ali respects, she has not been able to utter a sound since. She was at a party given at the home of Judge Townsend, on Broadway, when suddenly she paused in the midst of a dance. She had tried to speak to her partner, but found that she could not make a sound.
Choked by Diphtheria.
ANDERSON, lnd., Jan. 17.—David P. McLeod, a prominent insurance man, was choked to death from diphtheria after a two days' illness. He was a line tenor singer, and for a number of years was manager of the faniuos Depauw university quartet, traveling all over the country.
After a Nailmill.
ANDKKSON, Ind., Jan. 17.—Cleveland parties are figuring OIL purchasing the Hazeu naiimill and operating it to its fullest capacity until May 1. Then a rolling mill and rod department may be added. Colonel John F. 1 la/.en of Cincinnati is the principal stockholder at present.
Fought. Over a irl.
El,WOOD, Ind., Jan. J7.—A fatal stabbing affray occurred at New Lancaster near here. John Yole took Mark Vanuess' girl home from a spelling match. Vaunoss, it is claimed, waylaid Yolie, and stabbed him in the back, inflicting what are believed to bo fatal injuries.
A Two-I.eggcd WftOO Ioff.
ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 17.—Walter Brandon of this city owned a dog six months old, born without front legs, and which walked upon its hind feet like a kangaroo. A Cincinnati museum manager offered $500 for the curiosity, which Brandon accepted.
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Local and Personal.
Emery Pratt is soliciting orders for U. Garris.
Major E. P. Thayer is at Indianapolis to-day on business.
Emery Pratt has accepted a position with Uriah Garris, the srocer.
Miss Ruby Martin went to Knightstown today to assist in a concert there tonight.
All orders given Emery Pratt will be delivered promptly by Garris, the grocer.
Emery Pratt will call on you soon. Kindly save him your order. U. GAKRIS.
Mrs. N. A. Furry, of Carrellton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Bottsford.
H. G. Beckner went to Arlington today after his mother, who will visit him lor time.
James Hefl'ernan, of Anderson, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ann Heffernan, on West Main street.
Mrs. Robert Walker, of Scottsburg, who formerly resided here, is visiting Mrs. Isabel Conkling.
There will be a meeting of Greenfield Chapter, R. A. M., to do work in the 1st and 2nd degrees to-night.
The Arabian Dunce in Uncle Hiram. See the greatest craze of the season at Masonic Hall, Saturday night.
The Uncle Hiram Uo. which will show at Masonic Hall Saturday night is one of
fcst
ever strikts Greenfield.
John J. Rockford, of Indianapolis, is here today on business aud vibitiug his mother in-law, Mrs. Ann flefl'ernan.
Mibh Edetii Stabler who lias been visiting her sister, Mrs. C. F.Hunt at Indianapolis, will return home thid evening,
Mrs. Marion Steele entertained her Suuday school class of girls at her leasant home, Rose Hill, south ox this city lust night.
See the mammoth "production of Uuclo Hiram, including the well known comedian, Harry Green at Masonic Hail Saturday night.
Mrs. D. B. Cooper and Mrs: J. A. Wells are at Indianapolis today as guests of their friends, Mrs. Newman and Miss Blanche Brown, respectively.
Walter O. and H. A. Bragg and S. G. White, with their wives, went to Eden last night and enjoyed a very pleasant oyster supper with D. H. Alford and family.
Harry Strickland and wife, Mrs. Clarissa Williams and daughter Miss Lizzie, went to Pendleton to-day to attend the funeral of Mrs. W.'s sister-in-law, Mrs. Julia Williams.
S. M. Krearer, who is drilling oil wells for the Standard Oil Co., in Adams county, this State, arrived home last night for a visit with his wife and baby. Sam is doing well and he is a most excellent young man.
The railroad train, consisting of an engine and five coaches, putting and blowing whistles, crosses the stage iu less than ten seconds. All this groat scene in Uncle Hiram. See it aud be convinced at Masonic Hall Saturday night.
Mis. Jessup, pastor of the Friends' church, not beiug well, Rev. Henry Mclviuley, of Richmond, Ind., will take her place at the Friends' church next Salbath, both morniug aud eveuiug. All are cordially invited to hear him.
Did you get a sample copy of Review of Reviews How did you like it If you want it or any other magazine by the year through the post office or by the number from the news stand, leave your order at Book Store next to P. O. 4Gt2
The production of Uncle Hiram will be worth seeing, as it is seldom we get a company of such artists to come to our city. They will positively produce the saw mill scene aud railroad train, just as advertised. They will appear at Masonic Hall next Saturday night.
COUNCIL, MEETING.
A .Short aud Uneventful Session.
The roll call showed all the city officials and Councilmen Banker, Beecher, Eagan, Morford, Moulden and Vaughn present. j,
Minutes of previous meeting read aud approved.
The Committee on Fire Departmentreported that they recommended the purchase of twelve rubber suits for the city llremen at $97, of J. Ward Walker & Co. Report recaived and adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE'S UEPOHTS. S The Finance Committee, Z. T. Morford F. G. Banker and J. F. p]agan reported that they had examined the Treasurer's books, receipts and vouchers and found them all correct with funds on hands as follows:
Water Works funds—$3228 78. Cemetery funds—$184.73. Corporation funds—$882.18. Special School funds—$2423.07.
The Committee also reported that they had examined the Clerk's report and found it correct.
The Water Works Committee reported that the horse which they had on trial for the Fire Department, from Wm. M. Thomas be bought at $105 and the report was accepted and adopted.
DEEDS FOR CKMKTEKY LOTS. The Mayor was instructed to execute deed to Ollie Dobbins for cemetery lot.
PETITIONS.
Henry Snow was granted permission to build a $200 frame stable on his lot, corner of "South and Pennsylvania streets.
A petition from a number of citizens of Wood street was presented, asking the Council to locate an electric light at the north end of Wood street. Referred to Electric Light Committee.
R. A. Black, W. P. Bidgood aud John L. McNew asked that the open ditch running s.outli on Spring street from Douglas street be made into a sewer. Referred to Committee on Public Improvement.
The Heffernan heirs and J. K. Henby asked that that part of Greenfield south of the Panhandle railroad and west of the old corporation line, be disanuexed. The matter was referred to the committee on public improvements to prepare propes papers so that request could be granted.
The Southern Indiana Gas Company presented its bond for $2,500 to cover any damages thoy might be liable for in using certuit. streets and alleys of the city. Crawford Fairbanks and S. P. Sheriu were sureties. Fairbanks is worth over $1,000,000 and Sherin over $100,000. The bond was deemed O. K.
The City Commissioners
damages and benefits arising to the abuting property owners on the alleys to be opened north from Douglas street, between State aud East streets. Damages I were awarded John Barr of $52, and benefits were assessed to cover damages and costs amounting to $92.00. The report was accepted and alley ordered opened April 1, 1805.
CLAIMS.
Nineteen claims against the city amounting to$150.06 were allowed. This is the smallest amount allowed at one meeting iu a long time.
A SEWEIi SVSTE.M.
The City Clerk was instructed oo write to Harry Rodgers, the city engineer at Anderson, to come here aud look over our city in regard to drawing plans and specifications for a sewer system. It was moved that the matter of putting in a sewer system be referred to the Street and Alley Committee to investigate whether a system could be put in this year, and if so, how?
The Cosmopolitan Club's Open Meeting.
Last evening at Mrs. E. T. Swope's the Cosmopolitan Club gave another of their open meetings. The were quite a number of guests present who thorouguly enjoyed and appreciated the forty-minute paper of Miss Mary Woodward, of the High School, on the "Enfranchisement of Women." Miss Woodward had her subject well in hand and her delivery was excellent. On the evening of January 30 another open meeting will be held with Mrs. Dr. S. M. Martin, when Mrs. Dr. Mary Bruner will talk on "Heredity." Later speakers will be Mrs. John H. Binford, Hon. Win. R. Hough, Rev. Thos. Stabler, D. D., of the M. E. church aud Rev. E. W. Souders, of the Presbyterian church. It will be remembered that
aud Hon. R. A. Black, respectively, spoke before the club recently at Mrs. F. S. Hammel's, on the principles of the Prohibition aud the Republican parties. The idea of the club in these meetiugs quite an excellent one, and we hope see it adopted by other clubs occasionally. Let your light shine.
A Hob Sleil I'arty to Itrown's Chapel.
Tuesday night Henry Jeffries, J. L. Duncan, C. J. Hamilton, Geo. A. Deiter LOB Hilligoss and their wives went in a bob sled to Brown's Chapel, where Rev. J. L. Barclay is holding a protracted meetiug. They report a good time.
Charles C. Mathews, now ahead brakeman on the Panhandle, with headquarters at Indianapolis, has been taking a vacation with his parents here this week.
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REPUBLIC OR EMPIRE.
Which Will France Be When the Crisis Is Over?.
SENATORS GREATLY. .EXCITED
When ill. Casimir-IVrier's Resignation
Was Read— Man.v Interruptions During
the Reading (ireat Tumult in the Cham
ber Alter Adjournment—"Vi\'e le lioi
"Vive la Kepuhlique
PA uis, Jan. 17.—The chamber of deputies was crowded yesterday when the sitting opened at 3:30 p. in., with M. Brisson presiding.
M. Brisson read Casimir-Perier's letter of resignation, and when he read the words, ''A president of the republic without means of action or without control can derive from the confidence of the nation, alone that moral force, without which he is nothing." Cuneo d'Ornano, who is a strong advocate of appeals to the people, which he considers to be the base of a democratic republic, cried: "Let the president be elected by universal suffrage."
Brisson, however, continued reading the letter amid murmurs from the Left. When he had finished reading the letter Brisson said: "The chamber has taken note of the presidential declaration, which will be placed in the archives."
Brisson afterwards announced that he had received a letter from ChallemelLaeour, president of the senate, convoking the national assembly for 1 o'clock toda\ at Versailles.
The president of the chamber then stated that lie bad received from two deputies a proposal to -^?l§SSi8|
Revise the tto'stltution,
which proposal he cwld not officially recognize. Cuneo d'Ornano here again shouted: "How about universal suffrage?"
This caused Faberot, a Socialist and a working hatter, to cry: "Vive la republique sociale
The chamber of deputies then adjourned. As the deputies" were"' leaving4 the chamber the Duke de La Rochefoucald and Duke de Doudeauville cried: "Vive le roi!" IfplII
A Scene of Excitement
followed, during which the members of the Left retorted with loud cries of "Vive la republique!" De Bauddy d'Asson, Legitimist, replied with aloud shout of "Vive le roi!"
This increased the excitement greatly and caused the members of the Left to gather together and shout for the republic at the top of their voices, wlii'e cheers for the king were to be heard mingled with the cheers for the republic. But the shouting for the latter drowned out the cries for the former, and the chamber of deputies was emptied amid a scene of groat tumult.
In the senate Casimir-Perier's letter of resignation Was Received Very lladly.
reported the I The senators, in direct contrast of their
usual altitude of conservative reserve, repeatedly interrupted Challemel-La-cour wnile he was reading the president's communication. Nearly every phrase elicited protests. For instance, one senator cried: "One doesn't enter into a discussion in a moment of danger." A not her senator shouted: "It is a rambling statements."
When the reading was concluded, vehement protests arose from all parts ol' the lions" and continued lor some time. The senate finally adjourned until Monday next.
All the various groups of deputies held separate meetings, but they have I not decided upon a candidate. The republican groups will unite to force a vote for one candidate of their party. I The revisionist dopnties are greatly annoyed at the refusal of Brisson, in the chamber of deputies, to allow a discussion of the proposal to revise the constitution.
Michelin, a revisionist, and the author of a work upon constitutional right, declares that he will bring the matter before the national assembly at Versailles today.
Will It Re Brisson
PARIS, Jan. 17.—M. Floquet, formerly premier, and one of the most experienced statesmen in France, declared in the lobby of the chamber of deputies late yesterday afternoon that M. Henri Brisson, prosident of the chamber of deputies, could count upon 100 votes in the senate and upon 300 among the deputies. If this is so M. Brisson will bo elected president of the French republic today. -Republican Caucus. ,y.
PARIS, Jan. 17.—The ^republican senators at their meeting balloted for a candidate for the presidency. The following was the result: M. WaldeckRousseau, 03 M. Brisson, 54 Loubel, IS M. Challeinel-Laeour, IT Dupuy, 4. A second ballot had the following result: M. Waldeck-Rousseau, JS4 M. Brisson, 00.
Three Suckers.
PKIUI, Ind., Jan. 17.—Three brothers, lieirs of Absalom Wilson of this county,
of fin0
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dosiro(i to St)]j it A
stranger approached them, offering to sell at a certain percentage, and as a guarantee of his honesty deposited $1U0 in cash, aud gave his note for $500. A few weeks later he approached them, is stating that iie had found a purchaser, to exhibiting deods, otc., and claiming his commission, which was paid him in notes of !f300 each. Ho then disap-: pearod, ami the "purchaser" has not turned up.
Roth I^egs Broken.
HUNTTNOI'ON, Ind., Jan. 17.—Joseph Gehriug, employed in tho Chicago and Erie yard, was holding a pushpolo, with which a switch eu^ino was moving some cars on an adjoining track, when tho pole broke aud struck (xehring oil the thighs, breaking *)oth legs.
Cnninltikd V\ ithont Rail.
HAKKODSDUKO, Ky., Jan. 17.—ExSheriff Vanarsdall, who shot and killed Dr. Harroi about two weeks ago, and
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wncse preiim.. prioress tor suited without bail.
WILL THEY BE
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Old .ril'lgo St::
Davis
•«ses El.w O I, j.ud., Jai:-. 1 and Mark an nail a deid.'y encounter, in winch Davis was so terribly carved up tnat he t:i. yc die. Ta(J nir|ic wa3 the ronult of ail old g::udge.
DISCHARGED?
2 ho Carnegie Enipli Last, Night". HOMKSTKAD, Pa., Jan. Were
i\s Who Attended etwig.
men,
17.—There whom were
all but 50 of
employes of the Carnegie steel plant at this place, who answered the call for a meeting at the opera house last night to express their views on the matter of organizing a labor union, and to give vent to their feelings concerning the discharge ot the 100 workers for attending last Sunday's meeting.
Though no plan of organization was fiutlined, the sentiment in favor of that step was very largely increased by speeches of ice President Carney of the Amalgamated association, Hugh Ross aud others, and arrangements were made tor another meeting on Sunday ne£t, which will be addressed by President (iarland, Hugh Ross and the members of tin.' old executive board which managed the strike two years ago.
During the speech of one of the discharged workmen named Handlan, some one asked if a certain grocer wasin the oilice when Handlan received his discharge. Handlan answered yes, and immediately there was a mob of men on their feet veiling, "Lynch him,"' "Lynch him." etc. When it was learned that the man, whom the men claim is a spy, was not in UK. house, a number of men made a rush for rho door to hunt him up. This movement was finally stopped and the meeting quieted down again.
In all probability an organization will be effected at next Sunday's meeting.
Considerable interest is manifested as to whether or not the company will pursue its avowed intention and discharge those who were present at last night's meeting.
THE DEBS CASE.
Argument on the Writ I'.rror Heard by SKK the United at es .sujireme Court. •, WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—In accordance
with the announcement made by Justice Fuller on .Monday, the supreme court. Wednesday afternoon heard argument iu the matter of petition of Eugene V. Debs et al., imprisoned by Judge Woods of the Seventh circuit for contempt of court in the violation of certain injunctions issued last summer in connection with the Chicago railroad strike. The. argument was purely a legal one upon tne question whether or not a writ of error would lie and was the proper method of proceedings in the ., case.
I. C. S. Darrow, attorney for the petitioners argued that under the decisions of the court proceedings in contempt itliad been defined to be in the nature of a criminal ease, ami that it was the proper course to pursue to take out a writ of error ratiier than to appeal from tne judgment ol Judyj Grosscup. denying the petitioners i.lieir release on a. writ of habeas corpus. The record would be much brieier certainly, lie said.
Assistant Attorney (ienerai Wnitney appeared for the government the case rather as a friend of the court than an active antagonist, to the position taken by 'wr. Harrow. He saiutnere were precedents in Hie decision* oi the court both for and against the petitioners. and that in the view of the depart ment of justice it was immaterial winch manlier the court ruled upon the question.
FREE COINAGE OF SILVER AND GOLD.
That Is What senator Hill 1'avored Nearly Two ears Ago.
NKW YOUK, Jan. II.—A letter'from Senator David B. Hill of New York has been published here, which will attract considerable attention as'bearing upon the campaign of 1890. In it he declares that the free coinage of silver as well as gold "must be held out as the goal which tho country must ultimately reach." The letter was written nearly two years ago just prior to the memorable extra session of 1893 to Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, who gives it to the public with the consent of Senator Hill, obtained some time ago. The letter bears date of July 13, 1893.
Murder or .Suicide?
BOWLING GKKK.N, Ky., Jan. 17—Thevillage of South Union, 15 miles from here, on the Memphis branch, wasthrown into a fever of excitement by the finding of James Johnson, a car--::-:: penter. dead in his shop with a btillet* wound in his breast, and a pistol WILLI one chamber empty by his side. hile the circumstances indicate suicide.. many believe he was murdered, becausehe was hoard quarreling with soineoi before breakfast in trout of his shop. Johnson was over tiO years of age, and an industrious man. No motive l'orhi&Vv suicide is known.
Mason W it Inlr.i us.
Si'"in N( ii'ii'i ", Ills., Jan. 17.—Tlu .!?•**, withdrawal of W. K. Mason as a candidate lor the I'nited Mates senate iss-: tin* sensation in political circles. As stated by Mr. Mason himself, the action of.tne members trom Cook county in. presold nig the name of Willits killed his hopes.
Ail A wl'u I Death.
NUWCASTLK, Ky., Jan. 17.—Edgar Swaine, 17, sou of Albert, Swaine of this county, met with a horrible death. He was on ins way homo from cutting ice, when ho slipped, and fell on an a\ which ho was carrying, cutting a gash across his bowels. Tho wound resulted in death.
Kye S.ii/l Out.
NKAVOASTLH, KV., Jan. 17.—James Cassidy aimed a shotgun at Abe Woodrich, 12, in order to frighten him. The cap had been removed, but the gnu discharged notwithstanding, the load taking effect iu the lad's i'aco. He will loose the sight of ouo eye.