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No One Drowned in the Ohio River Disaster.
ALL ON BOARD ACCOUNTED FOR.
(hero Were Seventy-Nine People on Board
the Ill-Fitted Vessel When She Struck Upon the Rock—The Captain and Others
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LOUISVILLE, Jan. 22.—There is the strangest news from down the river. Not a single man was lost in the wrecking of the steamer State of Missouri, according to the captain and others of the crew.
When Captain Joseph F. Conlon completed a list of those saved it contained the name of everyone on board the boat. However, until this list was completed, Captain Conlon, Engineer Willard Alexander and other officials of the boat were of the opinion that at least 10 lives had been lost.
Last Sunday morning Captain Conlon and the other officers of the boat who were at Alton, Ind., which is two miles below whore the accident occurred, set about finding just how many lives had been lost. The work was begun with the following list of the persons who were on board when the collision with the rock occurred: Cabin passengers, 9 deck passengers, 2 officers and crew, 68 total. 7'J.
Thirty-three persons arrived here on the Tell City Sunday night. There were 13 persons, including officers and passengers, at Alton. The steward, the two pastrymen and the two cooks were known to be on the Kentucky side of the river at a farmhouse. Three passengers had been taken down the river by the steamer City of Owensboro. Mr. McCaffrey, his wife and the two deck passengers, Messrs. Garland and Graves, were at the house of Farmer Hardin on the Kentucky side of the river, and the re6t of the crew, with the exception of Joseph Braxton, a colored fireman, whose home is in Cincinnati, were accounted for.
It was conceded that Braxton was surely loBt. However, when Captain Conlon heard that Braxton had arrived in Louisville he was convinced that not a soul had been killed.
Engineer Alexander said: "I was as certain as I am living that at least 20 had been drowned. When I jumped into the water negro men were all about me, their heads bobbing up and down in the water like potatoes and just then I looked around and saw the swamping of the lifeboat with its overload, and heard the women shriek as they went down. It left a picture iu my mind that is even hard to efface by the cold facts. How they all got out will never be known."
Several people who had been passengers on the ill -fated steamer refused to believe for some time that no one had been drowned.
Gone to Washington.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 22.—Ex-Corpora-tion Counsel Ed S. Myer, who volunteered his services, without compensation, in the prosecution of the Ricks case, left with Attorney Arnold Green for Washington at noon yesterday to be present at the hearing before the judiciary committee. Attorney Green had charge of the prosecution of the case in this city before the judiciary subcommittee some time since.
Indicted the Second Time.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 22.—Elijah Robinson, one of the proprietors of The Ladies' Monthly Gem, who was arrested on an indictment last week for using the mails to defraud, was again taken into custody yesterday on a second indictment. Since Saturday over 700 letters addressed to The Ladies' Monthly Gem have arrived, and this caused the second indictment. The letters were confiscated.
Bill Cook Jailed.
FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 22.—Bill Cook, the famous outlaw, was landed in the United States jail here yesterday morning. One thousand four hundred and twenty persons called at the jail yesterday to get a glimpse of the prisoner. Among his callers was Miss Pauline Hall.
Knocked Out in the Fourth Round.
LONDON, Jan. 22.—Tom Williams of Australia and Dick Burge of England, welterweights, boxed Marquis of Queensberry rules for a purse of $4,000 at the National Sporting club last night. In the fourth round Burge knocked out Williams with a blow on the jaw.
Rail For Debs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—The supreme court of the United States has ordered that Eugene V. Debs and his associates in jail in Illinois be admitted to bail in the sum of $2,000 each. The hearing to show cause is to be held on the 25th of March.
Minister Drops Dead.
SPRINGFIELD, O., Jan. 22.—Rev. J. L. I Rogers, a well known minister of the I Presbyterian church, fell on the sidewalk, while en route home, and died a few moments later. Apoplexy was the cause. I
Accidentally Shot. I
CHESHIRE, O., Jan. 22. Edgar Thompson, aged 7 years, grandson of Postmaster Thompson, was accidentally shot with a !i2-caliber revolver yesterday and probably fatally hart.
Letlcr Carriers' Claims.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2a.—The United States commission of claims has handed down about 300 judgments in favor of letter carriers in Fort Wayne, Buffalo and New York postolfices.
Cardinal Desprez Dead.
TOULOUSE, France, Jan. 22.—Cardinal Desprez, archbishop of Toulouse, is dead, aged 88 years. He was created cardinal archbishop of Touiouso in 1879.
Store Burglarized.
JEFFERSON VILLE, O., Jan. 22.—Amos & Sons' general store at Parrot was broken into and a lot of clothing and I shoes, amounting to over $150, takeu. I
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Local and Personal.
"Pocahontas." The Lilliputian Dramatic Co. will give their entertainment this week.
Judge Fox, a prominent Richmond attorney, was here yesterday on business. Bonnie, daughter of Jesse Jones on South Mechanic street, has the measles.
A son of Mr. Wiley, living in the northwest part of the city, is sick with lung fever.
Henry Albersmyer, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday with Mrs. R. P. Brown and family. -Mrs. Emma Winslow, of Greenup, 111., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Tollen.
There are nine cases of measles "and four or five cases of whooping-cough at Maxwell.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Scott are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Emma Edwards at Indianapolis. «, FOUND:—A buggy tap near J. C. Meek blacksmith shop. Owner can have same by paying for this notice. d&w
It begins to look like we are going to have an epidemic of measles in Greenfield as cases are scattered all over the city
Miss Minnie Hughes is now regularly employed in the banking house of M. A. Hughes, AS a bookkeeper and accountant.
Miss Maud Shinn, who lives in the northwest part of the city is very sick with lung fever. She is treated by Dr. King.
Pearl, the nine year old daughter of Mrs. R. P. Brown, had her hand badly burned Saturday evening by spilling hot taffy on it.
Miss Addie Johnson, stenographer and typewriter, is working in the office of J. H. Binford this week, during the absence and sickness of Mrs. W. F. Pitts.
You can judge a man's religion By his walk from day to day: When he's dead you have to judge liim
By what other people Bay.
—Ram's Horn.
Miss Anna McLaughlin, of Indianapolis succeeded in organizing a class in vocal music which she will teach at the home of Miss Maud Hamilton each week
The following gentlemen are expected to serve as pall bearers to-morrow at the funeral of Miss Yawter: Moses W. Hamilton, Geo. W. Duncan, Henry Snow, I. P. Poulson, Henry Rumrill and Wm. Ward Cook.
Emanuel Dobbins was 36 years old yesterday. In the evening a number of the neighbors gathered in and enjoyed a good social time with taffy, pop corn, games, etr, and all left wishing Emanuel many happy returns.
W. B. Cuyler, who has bought the Lake photograph gallery, Harvey's old stand, is exhibiting some splendid work. His photographs are superior to Indianapolis work and more reasonable in price. Call and see his pictures. 49t6
The Indiana Maccabee is the new paper and organ of the Knights of Maccabees of this State. It is published at Wabash by Milo Meredith, Great Commander of the Great Camp K. O. T. M. of Indiana. It is a paper that will no doubt prove of practical benefit to the order in this State.
The Uncle Hiram Comedy Company, which showed here last summer did net strike our people favorably. The manager wanted to make a return date and give the show with what he callod a good company. They had their chance last Saturday night, but it was not improved much. The company may have been a little better, but we understand a good many people thought the play a little coarse. The management does not seem to understand the art of treating the theater goers cordially and working up an interest in their show. Greenfield can easily get along without any more Uncle Hiram shows.
A Missionary Tea.
On next Thursday, from 2 to 5 p. m.. the ladies of the Missionary Society of the Christian church, will give a Missionary Tep at the home of Mrs. B. F. Dailey on West Main street. All are cordially invited to attend.
Representative White's Bills.
Representative John Q. White has introduced a bill in regard to the erection of factories on the banks of lakes or running streams, which more particular has reference to the straw paper mill on Brandy wine and another bill in reference to the stopping of passenger trains at county seat towns. We are decidedly in favor of his railroad bill and Greenfield is decidedly in favor of all passenger trains stopping here and also carrying passengers to and from here. We are entitled to such services.
Fight Between Two Prominent Business
Men.
An altercation took place yesterday afternoon between Charles Gibbs and John L.
Fry, in the hardware store of Gibbs & Thomas. It is claimed by Gibbs that Fry, and a couple of other men, are trying to blackmail him by writing letters derogatory to his character, and otherwise trying to iujure his reputation. This Mr. Fry denies. Yesterday Mr. Fry went to the store to transact business with Mr. Thomas, of the firm, aud after he was through, Gibbs called him to the back part of the store, and after a few words, commenced to pummel him. Mr. Fry, being an old man, and with nothing to defend himself, had to stand and take the whipping until W. C. Dudding aud Elbert Tyner interfered aud separated thern. Gibbs then drew a revolver and threatened Mr. Fry's life. Mr. Fry was not seriously hurt, but carries a black eye in consequence of the fight. The difficulty yesterday has been brewing for several months and originates over some trouble Mr. Gibbs is said to have had with an Indianapolis woman last fall, which he claims is false and only brought up to cause him trouble. Gibbs went before 'Squire Geary and plead guilty to assault and battery and was fined $1.00 and costs. In another case, for carrying concealed weapons, he, through his attorney, plead guilty before 'Squire Spencer, and was fined and costed $10.
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GREENFIELD, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22, .1895. PRICE, TWO CENTS
Still Colder.
The dispatch from the signal service office to-day says: Tuesday, fair and colder, and the thermometer will fall 20 degrees by Wednesday morning.
Dr. O. K. Guyer and wife, of Lewisviile, were here this afternoon visiting Jtfrs. Nathan Wright.
ftfiss Rosa Jeffries left this "evening for Hamilton county to visit relatives. She will be gone about ten days.
The Womans Club met with Miss Lulu Crawford this afternoon and she concluded her interesting talk on Japan and its people.
Joseph Bowles, of near Rushville is h^e visiting his sister, Mrs. Jas. O. Warrick. Mr. Bowles is a good Rush county Republican.
Miss Cappie Guffin of Rushville, will a*rrive to-day for a visiit with her friend, Mrs. Will Rafferty. Mr. and Mrs. Bafferty will entertain this evening a number of friends in honor of their feuest.
,The case of the State of Indiana vs. 3ames Coffield for selling liquor without a license, was dismissed from 'Squire Spencer's court this morning at the request of Prosecutor McNew, who will bring the matter before the grand jury, which convenes in FebrnaryJ^
The REPUBLICAN has received a copy of the Noblesville Tribune, the new weekly paper published there by R. S. Reed and E. C. Martin. It presents a most excellent appearance, is newsy as to matter and shows that the boys know how to get up and out a decidedly good paper. They are both practical printers and hustlers.
Job Scott attempted to go on his house early this morning to fix the chimney so that the wind would not blow the gas fire dut, when the ladder slipped and he received a severe fall, which cut a good sized gaeh on his head. The cut was sewed pp. by Dr Adams, several stitches being required, but he reports Mr. Scott not seriously injured.
Mrs Benjamin T. Rains was 60 years old'yesterday. In the evening the ladies of the \Vomans Relief Corps and Charles Mathes and wife gathered in and had a very epjoyable time pulling taffy, which showr'fchat it is not young people alone who iiave a sweet tooth. It was indeed a pleasant^ oGcasioiranch the ladies wished Mrs. Rains many happy returss.
George Herron and Earl Jackson rode to Fortville yesterday with a Vernon township man and informed some of the boys here, that they were going to bum it to Anderson, Gas City and other towns north. Th's kind ©f weather will afford the boys sufficient bumming in a short time and they will be more anxious to get back to their good homes here than they were to get away. Home is the best place for boys until they get a regular and steady position elsewhere.
HAWAIIAN QUESTION.
It Occupies Iost of the Time iu tlic Senate. Proceedings of Congress. -HINGTON, Jan. 2",'.—The senate again gave its attention to the Hawaiian question yesterday, there being added interest in the subject owing to the president's course in despatching a warship to Hawaii and in making a-semi-official announcement of his views. Mr. Lodge added one more to the large Cumber of Hawaiian resolutions already piled up on the presiding officer's desk. It was less critical than those preceding it, and after congratulating the administration on sending a ship to Honolulu, breathed the spirit of annexation and of opposition to any British occupation of Hawaiian soil.
Mr. Frye sought to secure action on his resolution expressing profound regret at the renewed efforts to restore the queen. This brought on a sharp debate in which Mr. Gray upheld the policy of the administration. He was frequently interrupted and at times the discussion became somewhat personal. Failing to secure a vote, Mr. Frye gave notice that he would keep the Hawaiian question to the front until it was disposed of.
The rest of the day was devoted mainly to the appropriation bills, the fortification bill carrying $0,000,000 approximately being passed, and the deficiency bill, including the income tax appropriation, being finally agreed to as it came from the conference of the two houses. Mr. Hill made another fruitless effort to amend tne income tax provision, but Ins proposition was voted down, 2(5 to 19.
It was determined to close the debate and take a vote on the long pending Nicaragua canal bill next Friday.
Then, on motion of Mr. Harris, the senate at 4:40 went into executive session and shortly afterward adjourned.
Ill the House.
WASHINGTON, ia. 22.—The house, operating under a pecial order, was enabled to vote on several public building bills which were considered in committee of the whole on Aug. 8, 1894, and they were passed. They authorized the construction of public buildings at Chicago to cost $4,000,000, Newport, Ky., $75,000, and South Omaha, Neb., $200,000. The appropriation clause in each bill was stricken out, and the appropriations must be in future sundry civil bill's. The success of the Chicago building bill was due largely to the delegation headed by Postmaster Hessing, which came here in the bill's interests supplemented by active and intelligent efforts of the Illinois congregational delegation.
Mr. Richardson (Dem., Tenn.) was elected speaker pro tein. to act during the' absence of Speaker Crisp.
Mr. Boufcelle made an ineffectual effort to bring his Hawaiian resolution, and then, at 4 o'clock, the house adjourn ad.
WEIrHAI-W-Et- IN DANGER.
The Japanese Troops Successful iu Every Encounter.
WASHINGTON, .Tan. 22. Secretary Gresham has received two cablegrams from United States Minister Denby at Pekin, confirming the reports of the landing of the Japanese troops near Che-Foo. The first states that Tong-Chang-Fu had been bombarded by three Japanese ships, and that the American missionaries had left on the York town.
The second, under date of Jan. 21, states "that it is reported that Tong-Chang-Fu, o0 miles north of Clie-Fee, has been bombarded by the Japanese, who had subsequently effected a landing on the Slian-Tung promontory.
This places the Japanese in a position between Pekin on the west and the great fortress of Wei-Hai-Wei on the east. It is believed that a movement will be made by land and sea upon the latter place, just as at Port Arthur,
Telegraphic Communication Cut.
TIEN-TSIN, Jan. 22.—The punishment of General Wei had a salutorv effect and the troops are now punctually paid and well paid where it is possible to do so. Telegraphic communication to the eastward of Wei-Hai-Wei was cut yesterday.
Peace Envoys Delayed.
SHANGHAI, Jan. 22.—Ic is announced here that the delay of the departure of the Chinese peace envoys is due to disagreements among the ministers at Pekin.
Miss Stevenson Laid to Rest.
BLOOMINGTON, Ills., Jan. 22.—The funeral of Miss Mary Stevenson, daughter of the vice president, was held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the residence of John C. Stevenson, brother of the vice president. Private funeral services were conducted. The public service was at the Second Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock, at which time the church was filled and hundreds were turned away. The remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery.
1 lie Legislature Takes Action.
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 22.—The legislature adopted a resolution introduced by Barry of Grcely strongly condemnatory of tho assassination of Barrett Scott and requesting the governor to offer a reward for the capture of tho murderers.
Death of an Old Navy Odiccr.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—Notice was received at the navy department of tho death of Colonel William B. Remey, United States marine corps, retired, at Somervii!e, Mass. He was for about 12 years judge advocate general of the navy.
Engineer Killed.
DHTKOIT, Jan. 22.—The large planing and sawmill of Brownlee & Company, located in Delray, a western suburb of this city, was wrecked by the explosion of a boiler at 7:550 a. m. Monday. Frunk Colliau, the engineer, was killed.
Twenty Families Starving.
GHANTSBUKG, Wis., Jan. 22.—Twenty families in the town of Rusk are reported starving, and Governor Uphaiu has been appealed to for aid. The sufferers lost their property in tho forest fires last fall.
AN OFFICE ABOLISHED
A Hard One Hanclod Out to Mr. Blatchley in Indiana.
HE GAVE HIS UNCLE A FAT JOB,
The Legislature Promptly Abolished the
OllUe—Fee and Salary Bill Introduced
in the Senate Horrible Death of a Young.
Student Freak of an Insane Man—Other
State News.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 22.—The legislature met again yesterday. The house concurred in a committee report favoring the abolishment of gas inspector's office. The senate will take the same action, it is predicted, and the office will be abolished. This is to punish Geologist Blaccliiey, the Republican elected at the last election. He appointed Lis own uncle to the gas inspector's place, at a salary of several thousand a year.
Senator Stuart introduced a fee and salary bill in the senate. It is the same as the act of 189.'.*, only correcting thoomission of Shelby county officers, by which the act was declared unconstitutional. Stuart also has a bill pending to regulate election expenses and require candidates to swear how they spent the money.
The Republicans of the house and. senate held a caucus last night to decide upon the number and wages of men they will hire as legislative assist ants.
The congressional apportionment will, not be ready for caucus action before next week.
Horrible Death of ii Young Student.
LAPOUTE, Ind., Jau. 22.—George M. Osborne of Wauatali, this county, 19 years old, jumped from a moving train on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railway yesterday, and falling on his back, he slid along the ground, his body coming in contact with a sharp hook used in fastening a signal gate. The prong of the hook entered his back, tearing the flesh horribly. In the fall one leg was thrown across the rail, the wheels severing it. Osborne slowly bied to deatn. He was a student in the schools of this city.
Freak of An Insane Man.
ELWOOD, Ind., Jan. 22.—Frank Hornr ing, a prominent farmer, who came here from Indianapolis one year ago, has gone insane. Steps are being taken for his. removal to the hospital. A few days ago he penned his family in a room and was in the act of firing upon them with a double-barreled shotgun, when a: neighbor interfered. Yesterday he tried fo kill a neighbor, and also the Catholic priest of this city, who wanted him to take some medicine.
Escaped From Jail.
TERRK HAUTE, Ind.. Jan. 22.—Henry Bair, sentenced for cattle stealing, and Jerry Harrington, an alleged sneak thief, escaped from the Vigo county jail by tearing an opening through the roof. Bair was recaptured after a chase which.led into the country. Isaac Bridges, who assassinated Mrs. Montgomery.. was headed off by the turnkey as he was the act ol climbing through the roof.
Tupped Over Her Sword.
CRAWFOKDSVILU:, Ind., Jan. 22.— During a performance of the "Black Crook" combination in this city, while Miss Mabel Montgomery, who appeared as Stalacta, was hastening to the rescue of the hero and heroine, she stumbled, over her sword and fell heavily to the floor. She was disabled by the fall and had to oe carried off' the stage.
Mail Scattered For Miles.
BRISTOL, Ind., Jan. 22.—A letter pouch and tie bag fastened together were dumped from a train passing this place, and they bounded back under the car and became entangled with the brake. Both pouches were torn to pieces, and the mail was scattered for nine miles. Many of the letters were recovered in a torn condition.
A Photographer in Luck.
ELKHART, Ind., Jau. 22.—John Babbitt, 23 years old, a nephew of the dead millionaire soapmaker, has been called to Now York to inherit a handsome fortune which his aunt bequeathed to another relative, through wliom it descended to him. Babbitt was a traveling photographer.
A Mailpouch Stolen.
UNDERWOOD, Ind., Jan. 22.—While a mailpouch was hanging on a crane, waiting to be picked up by a train nearly due, it was stolen by a thief aud rifled of its contents. Included in the mail was a registered package containing $40.
A Receiver Wanted.
MARION, Ind., Jan. 22.—C. S. Bonney, a stockholder of the Marion Manufacturing company., the plant of which has been closed for some time, has applied for the appointment of a receiver,., to prevent a sale by the sheriff.
Death From Smoking,
HUNTINGTON, Ind., Jan. 22.—Anthony Rauscli, an old citizen, is dead from the effects of a cancer. The cancer was caused by the continual use of tobacco, Rausch being an inveterate smoker of a lhpe.
GROWING CRITICAL.
Mexico Ready to Declare War Against... (•uateiiiala.
CITY OF MLCXICO, Jau. 22.—It has just been learned that the warship General. Zaragossa has been ordered to a (i uate--nialcau port to take on board the Mexi-^ can charge d'affaires, Senor Jose Godoy. If tho Guatemalan government doesnot answer the last aud final note of the Mexican government tliero is believed... to bo tho most imminent risk of a declaration of war.
President Diaz was to have gone on a.huuting trip yesterday but postponed it, as is generally thought on account of tho serious situation with Guatemala. It is reported that a cabinet meeting:' will be held to take immediate action.