Semi-weekly Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 13 March 1896 — Page 3
OOWDY'S COMMITTEE.
RE WILL ANNOUNCE IT AFTER DISTRICT CONVENTIONS MEET.
Ifee Names of The Committee as It U-Ke ported—Michicau Democratic split on bilver--Other Politics.
Special to The Express.
Indianapolis, March 12.—Chairman Gowdyof the Republican state committee has made up his executive committee, 'but will not announce it until March 80th. It is sai'd to be composed of the following F. M. Miilikan, Indianapolis Jl. W. Wis hard, Indianapolis W. T. iLurfbln, Anderson W. D. iFraser, Warsaw IH. iP. Loveland, Peru E. H. Nabetter, Oovin-g'ton E. O. Hopkins, Evans•ville. (All these are strong Fairbanks adherents with the exception of Nebeker, who is not tied up with either of tlhe candidates for the senate.
MICHIGAN FREE SILVERITES.
Tbe Democratic Contlugent Organizes a New I'arty Movement. Lansing, Mich., March 12.—A new poJiOLcal party known as "the Free Silver Democratic Party of Michigan" was organized here this afternoon at a conference of some twen'ty-five free silver Democrats, representing various sections of the state. A permanent state organization was effected w'ith Charles S. Hempton of Petoskey as president and George P. Hummer of Holland secretary. The conference also appointed an executive committee and a state central committee, 'consisting of one member from each congressional district, •with authority to appoint su.b-comm'i't-itees arnd thoroughly organize the state. He declared that three-fourths of the Michigan Democrats favored free silver and 'that ther^ w"as danger that a conspiracy to sen*? a so
Did gold tand'ard
delegation to the Chicago national convention would rob the free silverites of an opportunity to give an expression of rthelr views when it would 'have the greatest effect. The committee pledged Itself to appcllrit a strong committee to appear before the Democratic state delegate convention at Detroit next month and if recognition and satisfaction is refused this committee immediate steps will be t'aken to obtaiin represen'tat'jon through the caucuses which pen'd delegates to the state nominating convention later.
The conference issued iam address to the public which in substance deplores the present financial condition of t.he country which is allegfed to have bee'n caused by our'present monetary system. It says 'that unless the free silver element rallies vigorously to the support of the Democratic iparty and forces it to adopt its convictions, it would be destroyed 'by the same c'lement which laccording to the address h'as already debauched and betrayed it. Thomas Jefferson is quoted as an advocate of bimetallism, whose •sentiments the Democratic -party has 'been indorsing in all Its platlforars since 1873, the last state platiform having practically had but one piamk, and that for f.rea isilver. The address asserts that am effort is being miade by officeholders and other interested parties t,o 'force upon the party the John Sherman idea. The sentiment (ft' it'he party is declared to Ibe ovexiwhelmingly i'n favor of the free silver, jjr.nd the da'lim is mia'i? that the only •thing necessary tokectn* recognition is for the rank and file to turnout to the •caucuses and conventions and thus .destroy the alleged .conspiracy in the inerest of Wall street.
WASHINGTON DEMOCRATS.
Select a Delegate to Chicago and Adopt a Platform. "Washington, March 12,-The district Democracy helds its convention today to choose delegates to the national convention at Chicago. A "combine" slate went through with the exception of Edwin Forest, who was beaten by George Killeen by three votes. The delegates to Chicago are Robert E. Mattingley, (Frank P. Morgan, John Boyle, William HoLmead, George Killeen and E. L. Jordan.
The platform indorsed the administration of Grover Cleveland, particularly the bold stand taken on 'the Venezuelan question, the enunciation of the Monroe doctrine being declared a correct interpretation of true AmericanIsm, expressed sympathy for those engaged in the battle for freedom in the island of Cuba and cordially indorsed t'he expression of that sympathy contained in the joint resolutions of t'he senate and house.
The plank contained in the Democratic national platform in 1S56 ajid dl-ret-.ed against the Know Nothing party of that day, was put in the resolutions. This declared that a political crusade in t'he nineteenth century against Catholic and free born citizens is con'trary to the genius of our institutions and cannot be too severely condfmned."
There was a significant absence in the platform of any expression on the silver question.
The endorsement of the administration was received with mingled cheers and hisses a.nd evoked a hot anti-Cleve-land speech from ex-Congrefesman Turner.
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Mr. Shouse W.U Not Mnkf the Race For Governor of Indiana. The Indiana Prohibitionists are already in trouble and the campaign not yet 'begun. At 'the recent state convention the Rev. E. G. iShouse was elected .to head the state ticket. (Mr. Shouse informed The Express last night that he •would not mafc the race. He said that preaching and politics didn't very well mix, and as he had been educated for the ministry -the Prohibitionists would ihave to elect some other man to the state's highest office.
Mr. Shouse added, however, that he would do all in his power for the cause of prohibition. He would speak during the campaign, probably not as much as he would were he the candidate, but •enough to convince the party he was Joyal to the cause. Mr. Shouse anticipates a call to the pastorate of a church In one of the large cities in the northern part of Indiana. He 'has written to Chairman J. !M. JDuiilap of Frankfort ifhat he has pulled out of the. race for frftvernor.
Two Conventions Culled.
NashviMe, Tenn., March 12.—The Republican state executive committee revet here today and decided to call two state o\nventians. The first, fcr the selection of delegates to the national convention and nomination of candidates for the court of chacery appeals, will be held Apr® 22d. The second convention, for the nomination for a candidate for governor, will be held August 12th.
McKinley Claims Georgia.
Atlanta, Ga., March 12.—The McKinley forces have practically captured th Georgian vote in the national Republi
can convention. Eight out of the eleven congressional districts have aoted so far and of the sixteen delegates chosen thirteen are, according to the statement of A. E. Buck, chairman of the state executive committee, pledged to McKinley,^ the other three being for Reed. T'he flrs't, seventh and eleventh districts have not acted.
Pettigrew and Free Silver. (St. Paul, March 12.—A Sioux Falls, S. D„ special to the Pioneer Press says: After the hardest campaign ever fought in this city or state, enator- Pettigre-w carried the caucuses in
every
ward of
the city ar.d nearly every precinct in the county by majoriti'es of two to one. The combination which had been formed to prevent his goicig as a delegate to St. Louis is killed. Pettigrew came home two weeks ago and made a vigorous campaign, speaking in all neighboring sc'hoolhcuses, charging
hi3
opponents
with .being railroad lobbyists and advocating free silver. It is thought be will easily carry the state and South Dakota will be against McKinley.
Instructed For Mc-Kin'ov.
Marinette, Wis., (March 12.—At the Ni'.nth district Republican convention today, resolutions were adopted declaring 'for Win. McKinley for the presidency. Delegates to the St. Louis convention were c'-hosen. Washburn and Grant county conventions also declared for MciKiniey.
The "Reform" Hart.v.
Pittsburg, March 12.—'The National Reform party conference closed its sessin 'here today. Edward Evans of Towanda, N. Y., was elected president, Daniel Swoger, Pittsburg, secretary, and Carl Steward, Pittsburg, treasurer. These officers were empowered to appoint a provisional national committee of two men and two wornen from each state and territory.
Wisconsin Republicans.
La. Crosse, Wis., March 12.—The Republicans of the Seventh congressional district assembled here today and elected delegates and alternates to the national convention. A resolution favoring the nomination for the presidency of William'McKinley of'Ohio was unanimously adopted amid great enthusiasm.
Ex-Governor Fifer Declines. Bloomington, 111., March 12.—Ex-Gov-ernor Fifer has decIEned to accept t'he election as 'member of the Republican national committee for Illinois, awing to private and professional fiusirtess and the fact that Tie is cu't pol'itics.
PERSONAL
•Misses LidafHunnell and Grace Smith of Rockville are spending this weak •with 'friends in this city. iMiss (Carter, of this city, who has •been teaching ischool in .Rockville, has •returned 'for the spring vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. 'George H. Prescott are visiti'ng relatives .in Logiansport. Mrs. R. H. Burns, of Elwood, is visiting friend's in this city.
Mrs. Benjamin Booth, of Indianapol's, •is visiting (Mrs. Lucy Lybrand, of South Sixth street.
Miss Sylvia Beasley is visiting her mother, Mrs. James Asbury, of Farmersburg.
Jud!ge A. F. White, of Rockville, is in the city. Mr. H. B. Rhoades spent yesterday in Greencastle. "The Chicago Drainage Ca'nal," which is the greatest engineering work now in progress in this country, is the subject of a lecture to be given by Dr. Scov.ll this evening, at 8 o'clock, in the rooms of the Fellowship dub, Sixth and Washington avenue.
Mr. Gustave Loewenstein, of Chicago University, class of '96, will lecture at Temple Israel tonight, subject: "The Problem of Mankind."
Great auction sale af furniture, carpets, stoves, kitchen 'furniture, comforts, blankets, pillows, matresses, etc., dressers, wardrobes, -washstan,ds, in fact everything the entire outfit of the National House furniture. Sale at 10 a. m. sharp, March 14, 1896. J. E. Green, auctioneer.
The wheel that Foster is selling at $65 is a hundred dollar wheel and was sold at that price in Terre Haute before 'Foster took the agency.
CI1 IN BRIEF.
Terre Haute will soon have a distinguished guest, that (being Madam Adona, the world's greatest clairvoyant, from the Isle of Madagascar.
At Brazil Wednesday Miss Martha L. Sams of this city was marr.ed to Charles L. Smith of Chicago.
The 5-year-old daughter
0
Mr. and
Mrs. Stewart of South Sixteenth street, died yesterday of diphtheria. The Rev. F. A. 'Morgan will enter the lecture field. When he severs his connection with the Christian Church he will enter on his new line of work. The Rev. Dr. Morgan's subjects will be "The Evolution of a Lover" and "Fun as a Profession."
An interior 'telephone system to connect the offices, shops and electric plant of the street railway is "being put in the plant on North Ninth street.
On the evening of Ma,rch 26th the meeting to reorganize the Princes of the Orient will be helcf. The constitution and (by-laws are now being prepared.
AMUSEMENTS.
Last night Howard Hall and his com--pany gave an admirable performance of the dramatic drama, "Blighted Lives." The play is one of intense interest and the characters strong'./ drawn, and during the evening heild the attention of the audience. Tonight Mr. Hall will present for the first time in this city "Buried Alive," his own characterization, the plot of which is founded upon actual occurrences. "Buried Alive" was originally produced in Cincinnati and scored most pronounced hits. Tomorrj^v afternoon ladirs and children's matinee, "The Runaway V.'ife" will be g'iven, with all the company, including Miss Laura Alberta, in the cast and Saturday night's larewcll apearance of Howard Hall the dramatic comedy drama *"Ian Caesar De Bozau" will be seen for the first time here at popular prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents.
Saturday n!gh* of next week P'rank M'ayo will appear at Naylor's Opana House :n h!S own dramatization of Mark Twain's popular novel. ••Pcdd'nhead Wilson," presented here with all the original scenery and the same great cost seen during its sucessful run at the Herald Square Theaiter, New York.
WILL RAISE POTATOES.
to
•PIngree
Terre Haute Will Have Some Potato Patches." The Society for Organized Charity held a meetirag yesterday to discuss the question of ir.'troducins into Tsrre liaute rhanty work the Pingree potato paten idea. It v.'as reported there were many people in Terre Haute, who, while subjects of charity, wore willing to cultivate ground fcir theirjsel-ves. At yesterday's meetin® a comsnittee omposed of Messrs. W. C. £'aaallwccd, A. Herz, N. Taylor, C. A. Powkt, Father Fre«viin and Miss Arnold was scfieetol
find suitable ground trat
could be secured for tthis purpose case this ground can be leased the Pingree Idea will be el&ojpted.
RUINED HIS PARTNER
W. H. HCNTIJfOTOX OF CLEVKLAIfD AN EMBEZZLER FOX SIOO.OOO.
Tbe Erobozzlement Wrecfea the Firm of Childs, Groff & Co.—The Senior Part-"' ners Koined and Prostrated.
Cleveland, March 12.—The big wholesale boot and shoe house of Childs, Groff & Co., at 82 and 84 Bank street, wa3 forced to the wall -today 'by 'the embezzlement of a large sum of money by Wm. H. Huntington, the junior member and financial man of tihe firm. The failure was precipitated when chattel mortgages covering the entire stock and book accounts were executed by the firm and individual mortgages were given by the senior member of the firmon all his property. The first mortgage filed was one for $125,000 on ihe suburban farm of Henry B. Childs, in favor of the Converse Rubber Co. ciZ Boston. Mr. Childs also gave a mortgage on the house on Prospect street 'to the National Bank of Commerce. The firm's mortgages aggregate $93,977.15, covering everything it possessed.
The total assets of tbe firm are estimated at $84,000, of whiioh $75,000 consists of stock and the remainder of book accounts, and both arc subject to shrinkage. The liabilities are unknown, but are believed to be very beavsr. Chiids, Groff & Co. is one of the oldest firms in lhe city and has always been considered as solid as a rock.
Tlhe members of the firm are Henry B. Childs, Henry R. Groff and Wm. H. Huntington. The embezzlement was first discovered a day or two since anid when Huntington \va?cor.ifronted with the charge he confess*1J that he had taken $40,000 of the firm's money. It 4s believed the amount will reach $100,000. Huntington, who is a't home ill ifrom the effects of the exposure, was seen this evening and admitted that 'the charge was true. He said 'he had been taking money for twenty-five years and that most of it had been used in the payment of his house'hoid_ expenses. He said he could not live on what he got from t!toe business. He said he had given up his house and lot and did not know what else he could do. Mr. OhiMs is completely pros1?d and for a time last night his liife was despaiired of. He and Mr. Groff are utterly ruined. It avi',11 be impossible to give even an estimate of the liabilities until the affalirs of the firm are put into sih'ape.
Clothing Company Fails.
Columbus, O., March 12.—The Union Clothing Co. made an assignment today to J."»M. Butler, attorney, the bond of the assignee being fixed at $50,000. This is the nearest information •w'hjoh can -be haid as to the probable amount of liabilities. Mr. T. J. Keatting, attorney for the company, says the assets will pay all liabilities in a few days. The shoe department is not affected.
Wooden Ware Factory Closed. Chicago, March 12.—The factory of Burgland & Shead, makers of wooden, ware, was closed by the sheriff today on a confession o'f judgment of $25,000 in favor of t'he First Nat'ional Bank of Defiance, O. The total liabilities of the concern are placed at $40,000 assets $93,000.
Receiver Appointed.
Des Moines, Ta., March 12.—A receiver was
today
appointed for the Des Moines
Loan & Trust Co. on .petition of a sharehl'der. It is alleged that the capital stock has decreased from $230,000 to $30,000 due to mismanagement.
M'DONALD'S BONDS.
His Agent Betrayed Him and Now Ho Loses Them. New York, March 12.—The' preliminary injunction obtained on February 13th by Henry M. McDonald, a Wall street broker, restraining the Security Trust Co. of Rochester, N. Y., from disponing of $100,000 of the late issue of United States bonds was today dissolved by Justice! McLean in t'he special term c«f the Supreme Court and McDonald's application to have the temporary injunction continued was denied. 'McDonald, through his counsel, Hoadley, Laute'rbach & Johnson, alleged t'hat Allen Roswell Sheffer was -employed by him to procure options on $100,000 worth of the issue, for which he was to .receive a commission of $500.
Sheffer was allotted th® bonds, sold them 'to W. Bartels of Rochester, .by whom t'he option was transferred 'to the Security Trust Co., for $2,700. The Trust Co. retransferred the bonds to the Chemical Natibnal Bank. MdDonald claimed that the bonds were rightfully his and obtained the temporary injunction with a View to their recovery. On behalf o'f the defendant it was claimed that Sheffer was not recognized as an agerit for McDonald.
Justice M'cLean's decision will a'ot as a precendent, several other suits simlilar to that instituted 'by McDonald having been brought by persons who supposed th'at they were ^ntVtled to a share of the new bond issue.
WANTED THE MONEY.
Reason Why General Booth Fell Ont With His Son. New York, March 12.—Relative to the causes of Ballington Booth's retirement from the command of the Salvation Army of the United States the following is published here:
Some time ago Ballington Booth submitted to 'his father twenty-two grievances and asked for remedy and reilief from them. The principal one was concerning the "War Cry superajnmuation fund."
The sale of the War Cry in the country was sanctioned by General Booth, and he agreed 'to 10 per cent of the sales being set apart for a fund fordieabled and superannuated soldiers. It was with this agreement and understanding that the paper was sold in this country. This fund now amounts to probably $S,000 or $10,000. Some time ago, it is claimed, General Booth sent for this money, which he intended using for army purposes-elsewhere, tfhus diverting it from its original purposes. Ballington Booth declined to accede to this demand, and said the fund was for the American army superannuated soldiers, and not for the extension of tie army.
Immediately on top of this (Ballington Booth's removal was ordered, which led to bis resignation. [Ballington 'Booth, it is added, has refrained from stating his true position out of consideration for 'his father.
Eth Booth Snpnl»nf»rt.
New York, March 12.—Commissico°r Eva C. Booth, wiho has temporarily supplanted her deposed brother, Ballington Booth, in the command of the SaGva'tfon Army ta America has in turn been superceded through the appointment of Mr. and Mrs. Bootto Tuckar to the command of the army in America. At tihe close o'f a largely attended me?tfcig at Sfche auxilllarys in the large memorial hall tonight. CocomissloQer Sva
TKttRK HADTE EXPRE S FRI1UT MbRNING, MARCH 13, 1896
Booth, who -had just finished speaking, was handed a oa'biegram ifrom "London acquainting -her w'jtSi the appointment of (Mr. and Mrs. Booth Tucker. She appeared to "be much affqeted on receipt o'f the cablegram.
She denied that th.ere was any truth in the statement that the present trouble originated through reported refusal of BalMngton .Booth to transfer tSie superannuation fund to London headquarters i-n obedience to the command of ihis father, .p.-
CHRISTIANS IN PERIL.
Those at Aintab, Turkey, Are in a Serious Condition. Ma'tone, N. Y., March 12.—A private letter from an American in Aintab, Turkey, Asia Minor, under date of February 6th, which has just been received contains the following regarding the affairs in AVmenia: "Our situation here seems'to become more critical «day by day. Up to the present our military commander, who is a good man, as Turks go, has prevented any second uprising of the populace, but the attitude of the civil authorities is as bad as may be numerous arres.s of prominent Christians continue to be made upon utterly false charges, and much pressure is being brought to bear upon Christians jo becc*r#j Moslems. So far they hold out but in -tlhe last extremity, many of the weaker ones will apostacise. We are thinking of sending our own women and children out of the county when the consuls return from the north", but have not yet decided deifinitiely. I go about my work in the city with a isoldier or two for esc'ort, but even so not -infrequently hear threats 'from the populace. The terror of poor native Christians is most pitiable, although many of them are calm and even happy.
To Expel Americans.
London, IMarch 13.—A Moscow correspondent of t'he Daily News 'believes it to .be true that the (Porte has decided upon the expulsion of the British and American misisonaries in the Asia (Minor. "Such a measure would be quite consonant with the -wishes of Russian government," the correspondent adds.
EDISON AND WESTINGHOUSE
Their Electrical Patents Will be Used Jointly in Future. New York, (March 12.—The directors of the General Electric and the Westinghouse Cos., it is claimed, have reached an agreement on the matter of the joint use of valuable electrical patents. (Several conferences were held today (between committees of the two companies. It was even reported that an effort was being made not only to pool the patent rights, but also control prices, exchange licenses and decide territory. Only t'he patent question, however, was settled( according to claims made by those interested. It was decided by the officials this evening to issue a detachment as to what had been accomplished up to that time.
According to the agreement, after excluding several patents, the General Electric furnishes two-thirds of 'the patents used and Westinghouse one-third. By this arrangement many contemplated and pending patent suits will be dropped, which will result in a saving to each company.
IT'S GETTING LARGER.
Twenty-Five New Members Taken Into the McKinlcy Club. The McKinley Club held its first meeting fin its new quarters in the IMarble bWck last night. The attendance was large and the meeting was an interesting one. An important feature of the meeting was the admission of twentyfive new members. New membters are coming in rapidly, and it is thought there will be 600 marchers in rank when the campaign of '96 opens. A committee composed of A. IM. 'Higgins, Dr. A. J. Thompson and OB. R. Bronson was appointed to negotiate arrangements for the club to attend the St. Louis convention da a body. The matter of selecting uniforms was discussed and finally left with 'the board of directors to decide on the sjyle.of uniform and report at the next meeting. The next meeting o'f the clubywill be held at jthe club rooms one week from next Thursday night.
WONDERFUL RAYS.
Successfully Used in an Operation at Johns' Hopkins. Baltimore, |Md., (March 12.—Tlhe first suTgiical operation at 'the Johns Hopkins Hospitial in which the cathode myn were utilized was i&rf6rmed this morning. It was the extraction of a scissors "blade from a woman's hand, where it had been bribedded for twelve years. The location of tlhe .position of !the substance were revealed by a photograph, taken wiithi the itays.
The operation fcva^.-ntirely successful. The negatives showed exactly the location of the iblad'e and enabled the operators to make a definite diagnosis of the cause o'f the trouble and perform t/he operation.
New Coal Company Organized. A mew coal company to be known as the Laughner Coal Co., was incorporated under the laws of the state, Wednesday. The capital Stock o'f the concern is $10,000, atnd the directors are John Laughner, William 'Wakelfield, George R. Moore and Charles McLaughlin. The headquarters olf the company will be at iSeeleyville, where the mines are in operation.
Toung Gainey's Troubles.
Charles Gainey, one of the y$ung men who were out with the Zachary and Crowley girls in the escapade of Saturday night, was aarested and taken before the judge of the Circuit Court yesterday. It appears that young Gai'ney was enticed into the revel by an older companion, and he was released until the fourth member of the quartette cam be found.
TheXlt.y Committee Meettnf. The (Republican city "campaign met at the MbKinley Club rooms last night and organized by electing the following officers. (President, J. Q. Button secretary, B. R. Bronson treasurer, Frank Borgstrom. It was decided to hold the ward primaries {for the nomination—cf candidates for councilmen on the night of Tuesid'ay, April 14th.
There'll Be a. Crowd Today. Tomorrow is divorce day in the Circuit Court, and it is.jwfcdicted the court room will be crowded with curious persons who find interest in the varied an-d ofte-n sensational tales of woe. The docket shows eight cases Of domestic infelicity to receive judicial attention.
InMnltjr I'rnceerflncrs J'roRreM. Insanity charges have beeg preferred against Mrs. INora Kinney, of North Fourth street. She was examined' by the justices yesterday afternoon, but no verdict will be announced until the phy-,--cscj heir opinions.
Gypsy_ C&mj? at Axmoiy twalgfeU
VENEZUELA DISPUTE.
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BEPOBTKD JOINT COMMISSION TO SBTTliK THE QUESTION.
It is Said That Secretary Olney and Lord Salisbury Have Agreed to This Flan of Settlement.
London, (March 12.—The Daily News states this morning that negotiations on the Guyana -boundary dispute continue, "but the question upon w*h»ich both Lord Salisbury and 'Mr. Olney "have made mutually unacceptable .proposals refer to the treatment of the settled districts. Olf an agreement is reached on this point, the boundary 'dispute will be referred to .a joint commission of Englishmen and Americans. Mr. Curzon, the parliamentary secretary for the foretg-n office, will make a statement in parliament on the subliect ion IMonday."
With respect to t'he rumor from {Washington that a settlement Jhad been [arrived at, the 'Daily News suggests jthat.'ft means thjat a joint commission .'has been agreed ito.
The Daily News also gives along «xjplana tion of the flaws which have 'been jpo-inted out by ot'her London newspaJpers lin the Britidh case on the dispute, ,'a-nd admits that slips !?a.ve crept into (blue book, "such errors are unfortunate," it continues, "bat a-re almost uti(avoidabCe 'in dealing with an lmmenj» (mass •qf dfocu'menlts. But they do not substantially 'impair the cogency of the jBritish case."
THE VENEZUELA DISPUTE.
No Satisfactory Settlement Yet, Bat Cne Is ProbubJo. Washington, March 12.—It can be stated positively, notwithstanding publications to the contrary, that no settlement has yet been reached of the Venezuelan boundary question, but, according to .the best authority, matters are proceeding in such fashion as to warrant the belief that theren will be a satisfactory outcome. It is admitted that at present it can not be told whether the ultimate settlement of this question will be effected as the result of direct negotiations between Great Brita'n and Venezuela, initiated through the medium of some mutually friendly power, or as the conclusion of the work of our own Venezuelan boundary commistUon, but in one way or another a peaceful and honorable settlement of the dispute is believed to be entirely probable in the end, though this end still Aiay be far removed.
If negotiations directly between Venezuela and Great Britain have been resumed at Caracas, the fact is tnot known to'the officials here, who should surely be advised Ifor their own guidance, and, as the Venezuelan commission 'is proceeding diligently to the discharge of its duty of weighing all c(f the evidence obtainable respecting the actual location of the boundary line, a-nd •in this has been assured of the cooperation (informally, it is true, as to Great Britain, but none the less effectually,) of both the parties to the dispute, the public expectation appears to be in that direction.
Owin-g to the limited number of advance copies of the British blue book, containing the British case, which have •been sent so far, the commission has •been' obliged to struggle along with one single copy, which, of course, is inadequate for the simultaneous study of the members, but it is expected that within a day or t'wo 'the mails will bring a sufficient supply of the documents from (London to facilitate the progress of the work. Meanwhile, so far as the document has been examined, it can be stated that it is not regarded as bearing out •the promise of invulnerability claimed (for it in London. In tfact, it is in many points regarded as open to impeachment as to actual historical events recited.
Denied In l-onrton.
London, March 12.—-The permanent under secretary of state for foreign affairs, Sir Thomas Henty- Sanderson, was asked today if the report cabled here from the .United States that a settlement of the Venezuelan question .has been reached was correct. He said that 'he would be glad to know that the Venezuelan dispute was settled but, he added: "I know nothing about such a settlement as the one reported in New having been reached. For all I know, 'however, a settlement may be near, but I have not heard of its attainment."
The under secretary of state for foreign affairs, Mr. George N. Curzon, replying to a question in .the house of commons today, said the government hadn information as to a settlement of the Venezuelan question having been arrived at.
ITALY'S COLONIZING MANIA
Crafty Menelek and His Policy—An Expensive War. It is a dozen or fifteen years ago since Italy, witnessing the scramble of European poiwers for pieces of Africa, says the New York Journal, attempted a bit of colonizing for herself, thus leaving Austria, as she is today, the only nation in Europe without a colony. Italy had got a bare foothold of a Red sea place called Massoiwah. It was a mere coaling station. The French ad a similar foothold in rthie Gulf of Tajurna-h, an arm of the R'ed sea, a little way south of Mas so wall. Tlhe TDalians, fired with the fdea of becoming a colonial power, edged a little way toward and then deeper and further into Abyssinia, pushing at last -to a far Interior place oalled Kassala, a few hundred mites down the Nile, below Wady Halta, "the British outpost to Nubia. This Italy still iholds.
At the sarnie time the Italians forced their way slowly south toward the border of the Tiger state, forming the state called Erythrea, a long, narrow 'territory parallel to the Red sea and reaching below, as well as behind, the French post. Abyssinia was all this time in a state of unrest. There was fighting among chiefs and the Italians were espousing the causes of some and opposing ofhers. In time t'be Italians exerted Their influence for the crowning of the Negus Menelek,
a piotnectorate. Menelek afterward begaa to violate its provisions. Finally he declared he htad been deceived, and never •understood that he treaty gave the Italians a protectorate. Italy, however, had seen to it. The European powers had recognized the treaty as a valid document, even France being persuaded to acknowledge its force.
War with -Menelek began six or more months ago. At that taie there was a great d€ta-l of strife among tbe lesser chiefs against arh other, against Menelek and against the Italians, but the orfty king analyzed the situation mus: "Abyssinia Is the bone the jackal Italy is crouching lor. Italy wants to see us kill one another, so thait it may take the bone, but she shall see us all unite the moment she moves."
This has proveh to be the case todhy. It is said that onl yone small chief sides with the Italians. The war has been DrightfuCy expensive. The Italian army hlas to journey over a range of tall, bleak, barren mountains, carrying all the weapons, food and stcres of every sort on mule back. Italian agitators against Crfspl have said, "We need more mules and less generals."
Tba spectacle of this expensive conflict Hot buratog desert laaid and a few green •pp jri th-p vfl.lJeys Is very tadferous. J_
When the Italians defeated Ras Mkn-g3.-Kva h? :eft behind 'him 10,000 Remington rtfles with French marks on them. When the Shoan force threw a shell in tbe Italian stronghold at Makaleh it was found tixiit tha shall iwas maxkod "fljofcahidaa
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patent, Paris." Tbe Shoan prisoners were carrying smaH arms stamped "Belmont, Barfs," and rtfles marked "St. Etienne." TJ*a guard of one chvef was rairgely arbmed w«h Lebel rifica. The Italians claim the French aire persistently producing arms in gTeat quantities and atoo inciting war against Vhe Italians.
General B&rtaitterl had a lively career in Atoysslnia and won a victory of note near Antola early In the war, but tcwwrd the cks® of the year lost 900 native troops and many Italian officers at the hands of Ras M-angascia. In a general way the whole conflict hs gone against 'htim, largely on account of fhe 1 nubility of Italy to "'"ivide sufficient •mcwy, men and mules. Last month the Negus Menelek offered to treat :or peace, and BanaMeii sent Major Salsa, who was received with great honors by Menelek, but the king demanded that he Italians should retire from places they now occupy also, that radical changes hould be made to the tretsaty. Baratelri refused to discuss these proposals, and wi&r was oorrtlmred. His failure to satisfy either the Oris pi war party or his opponents at home led to a recent shange in the command of the forces in Africa.
The Abyssinians are evidently quite as good soldiers as the Italians. They deserva to rank with tfhe "fuzzy-wuzzies" •of Soudan as "fust class flghtin' men." As a matter of f\act, thay are far superior, for they htive considerable civilization, manufacture excellent modern weapons and are under half a dozen European instructors.
SUPREME COURT RECORD.
Abstract of Decision* Rendered March 11,1896. Measure of Damages—Evidence—Presumption. 17,505. George H, Loesch vs. Paul Koehle«r. Allen S. C. .Rehearing deaiied. Hackney, C. /.t (1) In a 'suit to .recover the value of horses wrrsnsfifriy killed by deSendanit, the question Is no* as to what Is the market value of, horses in general, but what Was the market value of those killed, and tt is proper to ask a witness who is shown to be acquainted with the value of horses, what was the value of the particular horses for a certain purpose for whioh •they are shown to be adapted. (2) Where error is predicted upon a ruling of .he trial court as to the admisstsibility o'f evidence, and the alleged error is presented by a special bill of exceptions -containing only part of the evidence, the supreme court will presume that all other evidence which was admissible under the issues to pave the way for the introduction of the evidence complained of, was properly introduced. Ditch Assessment—Injunction—Collateral
Attack.
17,479. Thomas E. Jartagin vs. Ezra C. Co Vault, sheriff, et al. Blackford C. C. Affirmed. Howard, J. (1) The colection of a judgment foreclosing a lien for the cost of a public difcoh can not be restrained by an injunction, because of the negligent and imperfect manner in which the ditch was constructed. (2) A collateral attack upon a judgment must fall unless the judgment is void. In any other case the proper remedy is by appeal or proceedings to review-
APPELLATE COURT.
Negligence Special Verdict--Conclusion. 1,770. John M. Gaston vs. Maud Bailey. Marion S. C. Reversed. Ross, J. (1) Before a lot owner can be held liable for damages for injuries to a pedestrian from being thrown into a ccal hole in the sidewalk in front of his property by the turning of the cover, it must be established (a) that the lot owner built, maintained or used the coal hole (b) that the cover was not properly constructed or was not reasonably well secured, or that the defendant knew cr ought to have known that it was not properly placed upon the coal hole (c) that he improper construction or placing of the lid caused plaintiff's injury (d) without the aid of her own negligence. (2) A special verdict should recite only facts, and if conclusions are found without facts on which they are based, they are of no avail. (3) That a person used due negligence is only a conclusion or inference to be drawn trom facts.
Gravel Road--Bond—Relator—Demand. 1,65G. Patrick H. Lae et al. vs. state ex rel. 'Clay C. C. Affirmed. Lotz, J. (1) A free gravel road constructed under the act of 18S5 is a public work within the meaning of sections 1,235 and 5,592, R. S., ISM. (2) A bond given by a contractor, conditioned for the construction by him of a free gravel read, according to the plans and specifications adopted by the board of commissioners, and for the payment of all liabilities incurred In its construction, renders the sureties liable for the payment of wages and the cost of materials used in building it. (3) The superintendent appointed to oversee the construction.of the road is the proper retia'tor in an action for the benefit of laborers and material men. (4) Where claims that are due remain unpaid after the contractor has received payment in full, no demand Is necessary before suit Is brought by the superintendent. Replevin—Insolvent Debtor—Assignment. 1,496. Samuel H. Sweet et al. vs. William T. Campbell et al. Lake C. C. Affirmed. Davis, J. (1) The simple fast that a debtor's liabilities may have equalled or exceeded the value of his property when certa'n property was purchased, does not prove the purchase to have be«n fraudulent, nor justify the seller to recover the property by an action of r&plevin. Neither does the fact that he was reckless, extravagant and incapable of managing his business successfully. (2) Property which is purchsed in the ordinary course of business by an insolvent merchant, without resort to any trick, artifice, misrepresentation or fraudulent suppression of the truth, may be assigned by the purchaser for the payment of other bona fide creditors to the exclusion of the seller.
Higher Courts* Record.
The supreme court decided the followin®: cases yesterday: 7,600. Peter Backer et al. vs. Rosalie Eble et al. Perry C. C. Appeal dismissed. McCabe, J. 17,633. Joseph Conrad vs. State of Indiana. Boone C. C. xt-iversed. Hackney, C. J. 17,759. Vance HotsenpeUer vs. State of Indiana. Adams C." C. Affirmed. Monks, J. 17,608. John R. Erwin al. vs. State ex rel. Nelly A. Walley. Delaware C. C. Petition to dismiss overruled, and motion to strike out given a new hearing.
The appellate court decided: 1,824. The Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Ry. Co. vs. Benjamin P. Reinhart et al. St. Joseph C. C. Affirmed, uotz, J. Concurring opinion by Davia, J. 1,840. The Diamond Block Coal Company vs. Lafayette Edmonson. Clay C. C. Reversed. Gavin, C. J. 1,532. John H. ReddU-K vs. the board of commissioners of Pulaski county. Pulaski C. C. Petition for rehearing overruled. Opinion by Ross, J. 1,690. Supreme Council (3. B. L. et al. vis. Arraa Boyle. Allen S. C. Rehearing granted.
PLENTY OF WATER IN NEBRASKA
So Sluch, In Fact, That It Cannot All Be Accounted For. Omaha, Nob., March 12.—A phenomenon has been noticed in various parts of Nebraska Water stands higher in wells
emperor of aJl Abyssinia," and made a^nd Is found In larger volume ini streams treaty with hhn by wMch Italy assumed Jtban for several years at this season
There ha-3 been very liftle rain in Nebraska during the past fail and winter, yet ptreeans which were dry are now rilled with water from unknown sources, and wells show more water than usual. The weather bureau has begun an investigation, and the railroads are assisting.
Show-alter Defeated Kemeny. Philadelphia, Pa., March 12.—The seventh chess game of tlhe series between Kemeny and Show-alter was concluded today after a total of nine hours' play. Showalter won in sf'.xty-flve moves. The score now stands: Shcwalter, 4 Kemeny, 2 drawn, 1.
Pensions Granted.
Washington, March 12.—-Among others the following pensions have been granted to citzens of Indiana: Ori-gi-na'l.-r^dows and minors, minors of William o-/yce, V'incennes.
Saturday music sale at Paige's.
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M4NIAC ON A TRAIN.
WIIX SCKNK ON A C. I 1, I, SLEEPER XE8TESOAT HORNING.
With a ReTolTer In His Hand John Cummlngs Takes Possession of the Car —A Policeman's Bravery.
Twenty-five passengers w1k occupied berths in the Pullman steeper attached to C. & E. I. train No. 5 yesterday morning are thanking their lucky attars they are yet in the land otf the living. Eight of the twenty-five passengers Tode from DaavttJe to Terre Haute locked in the sleeper with a maniac who, revolver In hand, wag walking the aisle waiting for a robber to appear that he might kill Mm.
When tho train pulled out of the Danville station J. D. Cummings, a Chicago furniture dealer, boarded it. Before the express was fairly out of the yards Cummin g-s had passed through and entered the sleeper. Conductor Hank Balue soon beard' some one screaming in the car. lie s.ar ea back, reaclwng trve door of .t'he coach just in time to be knooked dowo by a dozen or mere terrified passengers, w'ho, dressed In night apparel, were running from the sleeper. a ne wud sercajius of a man could be heard above the rumible of the train. Conductor Balue started across the platform when he was stopped by the last man to leave the sleeper and Informed that a crazy man with a revolver was hi complete possession of the car. It was Cummings. He was plainly vastble from tha platform. Has hat was lying an the floor. His disheveled hair, pale face, glaring eyes and murderous looking weapon told Mr. Balue It would be unsafe to enter the car. The fellow' was still screaming at, the top of his voice, striking terror -to the hearts of the eight men still in the sleeper. When tho fellow let off the first screech and the passengers realized a crazy man was in the car the eight men crawled under the berths. They could not escape for Cummings was constantly on the watch for a robber who wanted hl3 money. When the train reached Terra Hau'te Balue oalled Iepot Policeman Gremminger. Together they boarded the sleeper, the policeman entering the car. He was within four feet of Cummtags before discovered. As the maaifac turned Gremminger sprang upon him and caught the pistol hand. He soon had the weapon and with the assistance of the conductor led Cummings out.
He was taken Into the station where became calm. Here Balue recognized him as a neighbor who resided near h.im In Englewood. Mr. Balue said he would take the man back on No. 8 yesterday, Cumming expressing a willingness to go. A Vandalia train came in before the C. & E. I. train was made up and the policeman walked out of the station. No soonei was he out of sight than Cummings ram out of the depot to get on. He clambered over the iron femce and was making a dasi» around the depot when Mr. Gremminger again caught him. There w*as another struggle, in which the policeman received several hard blows in the face. Cummings was placed in jail and his family notified. They came down last night and will take the demented man home this morning.
M'COY AND CHOYNSKI.
The In dianapolis Boy in Fast CompanyOther Bouts. New York, March 12.—The following card has been arranged for a boxing tourney, 'to be held at the Grand Central Palace on Saturday, March 21st:. Joe Choynski vs. "Kid" McCoy, six rounds Jimmy Handler an-d Joe Harmon, six rounds J'aek Skelly and Jack Iowney, six rounds Solly Smith and Jerry Barnett, six rounds.
Daly Whips Cook.
London, March 12.—A twelve round stubborn contest "was fought last night at Westminster between Pat Daly and Cook, olf Blooms'bury. The American was the stronger throughout, 'but the rerferee gave the victory to Cook. The sporting- papers this morning exprasi astonishment ait 'the decision.
Pntell Bests Bnrbey.
New York, March 12.—Before the NewManhattan Atheletic Club tonight Paddy Purtell of Kansas City got the decision over Nick Burley of Boston in the seventh round, iBurley 'being very groggy.
Entries For Today's Raceg.
New Orleans, March 12.—Following ara the entries for Friday's rarest One mile—Ed Banbridge, Pert 2, 9a Princess Rose, 104 Sir John, Buckmore. 106 Gleesome, 108 Van Brunt, 105 Hulbert, 110 Little Matt. 113.
Six furlongs—Queen of Darkness, Galley West Lottie, Mary Nance, Summer Rain, Mlamie G, Ha Ha, Cakebiead. Society, 105 Rebella II, Georgie Smith, 107, Lor-
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Lottie Mills, Jack of Spades, 108: Uiverne, Dr. Pairke, 110 Jake Zimmerman, llo. One and one-eighth miles—Dutch Arrow^ Newthouse, 92 Haroldine, 94 lanway, ^0, Mariel, 108 Robert Datta, 114 Dockstader ffl Billie McKenzie, 98 Llghtfoot, 103,
^Sb^furlongs—Anna McNair, ^uey Bell. Campania, Juanlta. Imp. Mardena Pet, 105 Old Pugh, 107 Garaa, San Bias, Valet Play or Pay, Atelier, 110. atv 'furlon*s—Lenora, 98 Ieona, 88, I^jsb% 109 FestWa 1, Frankle D. Fiction 105 Nevada Boy, John P. A/lamo, BU3t Fair Knight, 107 Borderer, Arkansas Traveler, 110.
New Orleau# Races.
New Orleans, March 12.—Results: One mile aoid seventy yards-Jim Hogg won: King Elm second Ixlon third.
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Inglesldo Races.
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'4Slx furlongs—Oliyo won Charm Six furlonss-KowAiskl won. rc^r^ Hart man second Joo lerry third. 1:1614.
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