Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 25 January 1895 — Page 1
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IT LOOKS LIKE WAR.
Guatemala Has Replied to the Mexican Government.
A FEW HOURS WILL DECIDE IT.
Guatemala Claims That the Disputed Territory Belongs to Her, and if Any In
demnity Is to He l'aid Mexico Owes It.
Hoth Governments Have Troops Heady
For the Fray.
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 25.—Guatemala's answer to Mexico's ultimatum was received last niglit. The minister of foreign affairs told the Associated Press correspondent that it will be presented formally to the crbinet and president at their next meeting. It is stated that Guatemala's answer is to the effect that the territory disputed belongs to her and if any indemnity is to be paid, Mexico owes it to Guatemala. The prospects are that war will be declared within a few days.
Colonel 11. C. Pate, the American horseman, has tendered his services to the president and in case of war he will be appointed to a prominent command.
TERMINATED.
FRIENDLY RELATIONS
A Sensational Story Made Public, but Is Emphatically Denied.
NOGALES, A. T., Jan. 25.—A Mexican paper, Le Independte, printed on the Mexican side of the line, yesterday afternoon printed the statement that the Mexican consul in Guatemala had been given passports by the Guatemalean government, thus terminating the friendly relations existing between the governments. It is also stated that the secretary of state of Mexico at the City of Mexico had notified all consuls of the government of this fact by telegraph.
The Mexican consul here denied the truth of the statement, and called upon the editors of the paper, who have since asked for warrants for his arrest on the charge of assault. They iciterate the truth of the statement published, and held that the consul is endeavoring to misrepresent the facts.
GUATEMALA READY.
A Leader Selected und 100,000 Men Ready For the Fray.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.—Consul General J. Diax Duran of Guatemala has been recalled by President Barrios to take command of a military force in the war which he believes to be impending with Mexico. He has received a dispatch from the Guatemalean war department confirming the war nows and stating that every able bodied Guatemalean is needed by his government. Duran says that an alliance has finally been formed by Guatemala, Nicaragua, Salvador and Honduras with a joint force of 100,000 men to march against Mexico.
Consul Goneral A. K. Coney of Mexico. on the other hand, declares that there will not be a war between Mexico and Guatemala over the existing boundary dispute, which he says can and will be settled by diplomacy. Coney says the only chance of hostilities lies in the possibility of some hotheaded Guatemalan officer firing on Mexican troops. If war should be declared, Coney is confident that Mexico could easily defeat Guatemala, even if the latter country" were able to form an alliance with the other Central American republics, which he considers unlikely. Coney says that the Mexican army is in fine condition for the battlefield.
TRAIN HELD UP.
Two Masked .Men Make a Successful Raid in Arkansas.
PINE BLUFFS, Ark., Jan. 25.—The southbound cotton belt train was held up and robbed by two masked men near McNeil, at 7:05 p. m., last night. The robbers were riding on the blind baggage and as the train was going through a deep cut Engineer Crowly saw them crawling over the tender of the engine. Before lie realized what was up he was looking into the muzzles of a pair of 45 Colt's revolvers.
The robbers commanded him to stop the train and marched him to the express oar in charge of Messenger J. W. Massey. Massey was covered by the bandits as was also Conductor Harris, who had come out in the meantime. They took the money Harris had on his person. The amount of money taken from the express car could not be ascertained.
Will Not Let Up on Judge Ricks-
CLEVELAND, Jan. 25.—The Central Labor union, which organization brought the original charges against Judge Ricks, will not let the matter drop notwithstanding the recent action of the judiciary committee. At a meeting of the union, held last night, a motion, wliich was unanimously adopted, requests congress to investigate Judge Kicks' accounts from the time he became clerk until he was made judge.
Struck by a Train.
TAHENTUM, Pa., Jan. 25.—J. Hess, treasurer of the Pittsburg and Western Coal company, John Comm and A. Weaver were struck by the night express due here at 8:5i. Comm and Weaver are fatally injured, but Mr. Hess will recover. There were two women also, who made a narrow escapa, but by making quick retreat under some boxcars standing on the siding they were saved.
Gangrene Caused by a Blood Clot.
ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 25.— Alice Hart, (i years old, whose right foot and ankle were? peculiarly attested by gangrene, yesterday underwent amputation of the diseased limb. The theory is, that whilo seized of diphtheria, a clot of blood formed in the valves of the heart and floated in an artery until it became lodged and cut off circulation.
A 1'risoner Attempts Suicide.
CLARKSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 25.—William Rosseau, a prisoner in the county jail, accused of attempting to murder and rob Anton Wahlin of Jeffersonville, made an effort to hang himsolf in his cell. Life was almost extinct when he was cut down.
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Local and Personal.
"Pocahontas." Rain, hail and snow.
Goldy, the little girl of Morgan drick, is sick with the measles.
A steel bar belonging to the hose wagl on was lost last night. Return to Chief Cosby.
FOUND:—A buggy tap near J. C. Meek's blacksmith shop. Owner can have same by paying for this notice. d&w
The house of Henry Walsmith at Maxwell was burned last night. All of the household furniture was saved.
Will E. Huston has been made manager of the Masonic Hall, and promises our people some good companies.
The subscription papers for the new Christian church are being filled with good donations. Help the cause.
An Elkhart woman recently broke up a pdker game by tearing. u"p. the cards and leading her "better half," from the room by the ear.
The ball given by Reed and Moran last night in Gant's new ball was a grand success. A large crowd was reported and all had a good time.
All the firemen were present at the fire yesterday but one, Win. Toleu. and he was out to town. The boys looked like Santa Claus when they come in. "Suppose," said little Mabel the Other day, "that our pug should try to follow his nose—would he run down his throat, or would he just turn a back somersault?"
I iiied to strap her skates What next? To tell my heart forbids I used to strap her skates, i0 .But now,
I have to strap her kids.
Although considerable fun was made of the fire department yesterday, we think the boys did excellent work. While not equal to a large city department, the firemen showed remarkably good sense, and that each man understood his business
Oyer at Greenfield the energetic citizens are pushing things pretty lively for the location of more factories. They are considering the best means of holding what they have and also devising a way to secure new ones.—Knightstown Banner.
The great strike in Brookly, N. Y. which has been on for the past two weeks, seems to be on the wane, and the chances are that by morning, cars will be running on all the lines which have been tied up. No one has been gainer in this strike, all which goes to show that strikes, when attended by riots, do not help those who engage in them.
The Brooklyn strike is nearing Its end. It has ended like all other strikes—nothing gained for the strikers. These strike3 are not beneficial to strikers, and gives them a bad name. If only strikers participated it would be different, but when bums of other cities come in it does not help the strikers' cause, but is a detriment to their cause.
Ou Saturday last Uncle Hiram came to town. He was about the city riding his bicycle when he seen our city marshal in his new uniform and cap. Just as soon as Uncle Hiram saw the marshal he became scared and jumped off his bike and left the .streets. It was by much persuasion that he was induced to go and get his machine. This new Regular army uniform has a wonderful effect on the average man, and when this is said that ends it.—Hancock Democrat.
This above is nothing more or less than a slur on our city marshal, Emory Scoot. Mr. Scott has succeeded, since he became marshal, in suppressing much lawlessness in our city, and commands the respect of our citizens. He has fulfilled the law in every respect and should be commended for his work. But then the Democrat was never known to give a man credit for what he has done.
GREENFIELD, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 25, 1895: PRICE, TWO CENTS
Marriage Licenses.
Frank J. Williams and Lillie A. Grunden. Nelson E. Bradley and Jessie A. Martindale.
New Cases Filed In the Circuit Court.
W. H. Holland vs J. L. Stewart, et al, on note, demand $140. Union State Bank vs J. E. Addison et al, on note and to set aside fraudulent conveyance.
J. L. Fry vs C. M. Gibbs, damage $10,000. Caroline Coldeway vs H. H. Dukej on note, demand $100.
J. M. Jarrett vs D. M. Jarrett, petitioa for partition.
Short State Snaps.
The mayor of Kokomo is makiug it lively for Card players. Thirteen dollars is what he charges.
Mayor Shannon, of Alexandria^ and bride, who were on board the wrecked steamer, Missouri, in the Ohio river, were saved from drowning three times.
The G. A. R. post of Lafayette has adopted resolutions calling for a law giving the members of the G. A. R. the right to bear arms and to supply each post with the necessary arms.
Things Seen And Heard Fire
They saved the lot. Turn oil the water.
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The goings and comings of our people to-day have not been numerous. Hiram Weed and family, of Fortville are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davis.
Why don't it (hose wagon) come. The old plug (horse) is about gone. I What the city needs is another horse. That load Is too heavy for one horse.
A big laugh was heard when the water was turned on and only a muddy stream about the size of a stream from a pump made its appearance through the nozzle.
The ladder wagon made its appearance after the fire was out and its coming caused many "cute" remarks from "experts."
Now that we have a good fiie department, our people should learn that "too many cooks spoil the broth," and let those who know how to handle hose and ladders, do it., The trouble at the fire yesterday, was too many outside bosses.
OrtNIOKS OF BUSINliSS MEN.
As to the Way in Which the Flra Department Conducted Itself at the Fire Yesterday.
Considerable fun was made of our fire depar.trhent at the burning of John Hoffman't he use yesterday in the glass works addition. It is always the case, when something new is being tried, for some experts to give orders and tell how it should be done. These "experts" were very numerous yesterday at the fire and made themselves conspicuous by trying to be "funny" at the expense of the gentlemen who compose the lire department. A REPUBLICAN reporter made the rounds of our prominent business men to-day and found the majority of them giving high praise to Chief Cosby and his men. For the benefit of our readers, we give the opinions of various business men and citizens in regard to the work of the fire department yesterday.
Ham L. Stricklands says—I watched the department and think they did exceedingly well for beginners. Think Coief Cosby is a cool-headed man and understands his business.
Arthur Wilkins—They need another horse. Think they did remarkably well for their experience, have no complaint to make.
Postmaster Lewis—Of course the horse had no experience, but I have seen horses do worse. Think the department is all right. They did good work yesterday.
Taylor Morford—Of course I can't say much, but think the department did well. If the fire had occurred when we had the big snow, the horse couldn't have pulled the load. Need another horse. The men did well.
Frank Hammel—If the city had had one half the lay out last spring, I would have saved my store. The boys did good work and I am glad a fire department has been organized.
W. W. McCole—Think the boys did excellent work. Have no complaint to make.
Dick Curry—Done excellent work. J. Ward Walker—Didn't see them but heard they done good work.
Steve White—The boys did good work. Need another horse. E. P. Thayer, Jr.—As individuals I have nothing to say. As a company I think they need drill.
Harry Hume—I think the boys did well. They need apotlier horse. Stea M. C. Quigley—Wasn't here, but heard the boys did well.
M. A. Fry—Did good work. J. W. Cooper—Think the boys did good work.
Harry Strickland—I was at the fire and know the boys did good work. From the foregoing it will be seen that nothing but praise comes from our citizens. This shows that the department is
Wlion it is remembered that the fire was more than a mile from town, it will be seen that the department not only responded quickly but did good work whe they got to the fire.
doing good work, and are not entitled to the orders of the supreme lodjje, serving the abuse showered upon them yesterday, li0^cc
STATE LEGISLATURE.
Doings of Both the House and Senate.
BUT VERY LITTLE ACCOMPLISHED
Tlie Miller-Rowers Contest Is Still Unset
tled Although It Occupied Most of the
Time of the Utilise—Three Hills I'assed
by the Senate—Other Indiana State dis
patches.
INDIANAI'OLIS, Jan. 25.—The house discussed the contest of Marion Miller against J. Bowers, Democrat, of Moore's Hill. Bowers was declared elected from Dearborn, Switzerland. and Ohio counties. i*"
Miller's friends claim that many illegal votes were counted for Bowers. Three Republicans and two Democrats on the committee reported that Bowers had a majority of one after the doubtful ballots were disposed of. The minority of two Republicans claimed that Miller was elected. After a hot discussion the house adjourned.
The house has been tabulated. There are farmers and 2(1 lawyers out of the 100 representatives.
whose chairman is an Moore is lighting the surance clause.
at Yesterday's
The senate again took up the soldiers' home bill. The salaries of the superintendent and his assistant were fixed at $900 and $720 per year respectively. In the afternoon a portion of time was occupied in commit ee reports and engrossing some unimportant measures.
Senator Wisliaru bill to prevent railroad and street taiiroads from running through ceme'liijs, was brought up and passed.
Senator Baker called up his bill requiring street railroads to provide vestibules for the protection of motormen during the winter months. The bill was passed without opposition.
The senate then put the Marion county coroner on $3,000 salary, instead of about $12,000 fees.
Last night the senate "committee on fees and salaries examined G. M. Fountain of South Bend, president of the County Officers' association, and others. They deny that the association is raising corruption money, as charged.
DEFAULTER LOCATED.
South Dakota Authorities A ter, a Jlan Hiding in Indiana.
CIIAWFOHDSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 25.—It is probable that William W. Taylor, the defaulting treasurer of South Dakota, has been located near this city. The authorities of that state are now on their way to Crawfordsville at the instance of John G. Overton, justice of the peace, and ex-county superintendent and a prominent citizen. Overton claims that he has Taylor located beyond a doubt, and is in no way troubled about his escape, as he is dangerously ill, much of the time unconscious.
Overton first notified South Dakota authorities last Sunday, and yesterday received word that the attorney general and a United States marshal would arrive here tomorrow night. Overton's alleged knowlege did not leak out here until yesterday evening, when official and press telegrams began to pour in. Overton has two others associated witli him in the find, but refuses to give their names. He asserts that lie learned of Taylor's whereabouts by the merest accident, and that he is absolutely sure of his game. Beyond explaining that he is ill at the home of a relative, he will say nothing.
Taylor was raised iu Lafayette, ~0 miles from here, and has scores of relatives in Montgomery county. If, in this vicinity, it is likely he is near Almo, a deserted .little village 20 miles off the railroad in a wild country. Ho has several cousins living there.
An Early Morning Fire.
PETERSBURG, Ind., Jan. 25.—Fire was
morning. In a few minutes the saloon, with its contents, Smith's furniture store and Hill's barbershop wore consumed by the flames. The remainder of the block was only saved by the heroic efforts of the firemen, as the buildings and contents were insured. The loss will not exceed $7,000.
Representative Moore is fighting the question was added yesterday, Mr. Abaction of the house in referring his in- (Pop., Neb.) presenting a resol uti/jJS: surance bill to the insurance committee, for annexation, and Mr. George (Dem-» insurance agent. bO per cent cuin-
discovered in Kelly's saloon, in the old n'm tin i.i 1- ..4- »-i southeast coast of Atrica. No particu McCarty block, at clock yesterday
Fined the Unlucky Thirteen.
KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 25.—Social and club circles are gossiping over the arrest I and conviction of a number of Kokomo's most prominent young men, who were each fined $lii for playing cards in thoir clubroom for a prize. Mayor Kirkpatrick denounced parlor, social and club games where prizes are competed for as more damaging to public morals than professional gaming houses.
O. A. 11. Wanting Arms.
LAFA*'NTTK, Ind., Jan. 25.—John A. Logan post, G. A. li., lias adopted a series of resolutions calling for a law giving the members of the G. A. R. the right to bear arms, and .to supply each post with the necessary arms. Such a law, it is claimed, will meet the requirements of the state, and very largely do away with the necessity of supporting a state militia.
Funeral Post polled.
"NEW ALBANY, Ind., Jan. 25.—Tlio funeral of John S. Briggs, formerly president of the Light, Heat and Power company, has been postponed. It was to have occurred at 2 p. m. yesterday, but the widow declined to allow her husband to bo buried, claiming that there were still signs of life.
Saloonkeeper Fxpelled.
ELWOOD, Ind., Jan. 25.—Knights of Pythias circles are considerably agitated here by the local lodge, acting under
on.a^'
saloonkeepers of expulsion
from the lodge and the prohibition of all games iu the iodgeroom. I'lfteen members are expelled.
Broke Through the lee.
JEFFERSONVILLIS, Ind., Jan. 25.—John ITitr/.raralfl watt dmwu(*d in Hull niv*«Lr
while crossing on the ice. lie was prominent farmer of Lagrange raimrit Ky., 25 years old.
Fatally Injured.
ELWOOD, Ind., Jan. 25.—John Ginnis of this city was knocked fr&sx the Panhandle track by a switch -ssagine last night, and is believed to be.&tally injured.
NICARAGUAN CANAL BILL.
Its Fate Will lie Settled Within
A FMA
Hours by the Senate.
.WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—The vote the Nicaragua canal bill will be taksa up in the senate at 5 o'clock this aftesnoon, unless some unexpected paiiiimeutary obstruction is interposed.
In view of the speedy culmination the long debate there was added interest yesterday in the speeches and speculation on the outcome of the loK.r struggle. Mr. White spoke in advocacy of the bill. Mr. Morgan, in charge
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the measure, will close the debate. MrMorgan is confident he has a majorisg? in favor of the bill. There has been fittest vote, however, to indicate with certainty what the result will be. Tliecs has been vigorous and bitter opposition to the bill, and Mr. Turpie, who has 1 &L the opposition, is not yet ready to eoaccede that the bill will pass.
Another chapter to the Hawaiian
Miss.) making a speech supporting administration's policy. Another new senator, Mr. Pritchard (Rep., N. C.) was sworn in during tbs day. The session closed with the rap/ii passage of 21 pension bills.
House Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—The hctse devoted all its time to the considerate a of the sundry civil appropriation biii. with such success that at the hourci" adjournment it had completed the reading of the bill, except for several controverted paragraphs, which were temporarily passed over.
The case of Judge Ricks had an ecbcin the adoption of an amendment offered by Mr. Ray (Rep., N. Y.) making it unlawful for clerks of Uniteii. States courts to include in their emoluments fees not earned and due at the time there acts were rendered, and forbidding the allowance of fees not actually earned. The amendment excited no debate.
Several other amendments were adopted, among tliein one appropriating1 $200,000 for printing the report of tlis. secretary of agriculture $44,000 for printing 75,000 copies of the famous "Horse Book," and $25,000 for printing for each member of congress a complete set of the Union and Confederate records.
Hawaiian Mail.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—The Hawaiian mail, which reached Washing ton yesterday, did not contain any news of importance in addition to that already sent out in the press dispatcher from San Francisco. Minister Willissg sent a lot of newspaper clippings ami, little more in his mail report than a slight elaboration of his telegram touching the recent revolution. Mr. Thuiv ton, the Hawaiian minister, received^ only a short note from the attorney general, referring him for details Do tike newspapers he enclosed.
Highway Kobbery.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 25.—A highway robbery was committed on King street about 7 o'clock last night when it was crowded with pedestrians. W.. G. Mazik, treasurer of the South Carolina, and Georgia Railway company, and •Jacob Williman, an employe, were bear-' ing a bag yf money, containing $o60,jjtr the railway* otlice when they were at tacked by two robbers, who fired a pistol at them, seized the bag of money and escaped down a side street. The thieves have not been captured nor tlu money recovered.
Ocean liark Ashore,
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25—News liae s! been, received in this city by the owners of the bark Harvester, reporting that a| she is ashore near Lourenzo Mauritus. several miles from Delagoa bay, on the
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lars have been received, but the vessel is said to be in a dangerous position inasmuch as there are no facilities tc move her. The Harvester left Port Blalcely for Delagoa bay some weeks ago. She was lumber-laden and was one of the initial fleet of the South Af rican trade.
Murdered 011 a Train.
/•"FONTAINEHLEAU, Jan. 25.—Much exexcitement was caused yesterday by the murder of a nun on a train from Paris. The train was running along as usual, when suddenly a man in one of the coaches drew a revolver and began firing at his fellow passengers. One of the bullets struck the nun, inflicting a wound that soon proved mortal. Three other passengers were wounded before I the chambers of the revolver were I empty. The man was arrested. The only explanation of his action is that lit is insane.
Carslicih Burned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—The carsheds of the Brightwood Llectric Railway company, ju.-t outside of this city, tools lire last night from some unknown cause and was burned to tlio ground. A number of cars and the repair shop were also destroyed. Tho loss is estimated at $5,000.
Dolpli ill One Miort.
SALKM, Or., Jan. 25. -The legislature met yesterday in joint session Co vote for United States senator. Tho ballot resulted as follows: Dolpli, -11. Moore, 10. Lord, 2: Beimelt, IS llare, 10 Moody, 4 Williams, 2 Kinkaid, 1. Necessary to an election, 45. There was no choice.
Scotl.'s Lynchers Discovered.
OMAHA, Jan. 25.--A special to The Bee from O'Neill says: It is now settled that the state has b^en furiusued with the names of every man who assisted in hanging Barrett Scoi.t. One of the lynchers has confessed. However, numbers of the vigilantes do not appear disturbed.