Semi-weekly Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 January 1897 — Page 5

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KOLSEM EE APPOINTED

GOV. MATTHEWS MAKES HIM A MEMfcER OF THE POLICE UOAKD.

•*3ove*ndr Matthews Tried to Appoint Bryan Democrats But Then May Not

Have Succeeded.

As The Express predicted yesterday, Governor Matthews has appointed Jacob C. Kolsem member of the board of metropolitan police oommlssioners to succeed himself, "fhe appointment of J. C. Kolsem will make Con Meagher happy, at least for a time. Next Thursday one Democratic member of each board of metropolitan police commissioners goes out of office as their terms expire on January 7. la Terre Haute Mat Sankey Is the holdover member and Mr. Kolsem the retiring member. Governor Matthews Is determined to keel) his old Democratic friends in office if possible, as is attested by the appointment of Kolsem. The Terre HaUtean was appointed along with a number of other poiicu commissioners yesterday. Governor Matthews, in naming the commissioners, tried to appoint nothing but Bryan Democrats. His object was to put in silver men where the coMHUSSlonefs retired by limitation o£ their commissions. If the retiring officer was a Bryanite, all Well and good. If he was a National Democrat then his head went off. Tliis policy made no little trouble for the farmer governor as there were commissioners in certain cities whose politics was in doubt.

However, Governor Matthews arrived at the conclusion that J." C. Kolsem was a silver Democrat, and therefore re-appointed him. Chief Meagher of the Terre Haute force will read with delight the news that Kolsem has been re-appointed. Meagher hopes to continue to be chief. He wants to continue to hold one of the two keys to the little desk that was opened just 173,000 times last year. But there Is a deep-rooted belief that the present chief of police will have to step down and out. for It is but a fe wdays until James A. Mount will take hold of the executive ribbons. He will also take the whip and the people of Terre Haute are of the opinion that there will be a graceful slide on the part of the men who have been at the head of the police force for so long. In naming the commissioners of the different cities where there is a metropolitan force the governor had much trouble, particularly in Lafayette, where silver Demosrats who would make good commissioners, were scarce. Here are his appointments

Michigan City—Rudolph J. Krueger, to suc:eed William Meese. South Bend—Patrick Shekey, to succeed William Mack.

?ejeffersonville—Matthias

himself.

Elkhart—David S. Moyer to succeed w. F. Wlckwire. Logansport—William Dolan, to succeed Henry C. Tousley.

Richmond—John II. Roiling, to succeed J. Everett Jones. Lafayette—Max

Pottlitzer, to succeed Wil

liam Sti'well. Muncie—Vernon

Davis, to succeed himself.

Anderson—George

^Terre

T. Beebe, to succeed him-

Haute—Jacob

C. Kolsem, to succeed

^New^Albany—John

Horn, to succeed hlm-

Kilgus, to succeed

THE BLUE CUT ROBBERY I A Kansas City Suspect Makes a Confession.

Kansas City, Jan. 4.—Early this morning the detectives working on the Blue Cut train robbery case brough in another suspect, Jim Flynn, arrested near Glendale, and who, they claim, was with John Kennedy, the leader of the gang now under arrest on the night of the robbery. Flynn is 37 years old and a farmer. He has lived in the vicinity of Blue Cut for the last fifteen years.

Later in the day Flynn made a confession in which he implicated Kennedy. He told in minute details how the two holdups of Chicago & Alton trains at Blue Cut were planned, with Kennedy as the arch plotter. He gave the names of all the men in efcch of the affairs, told how much money was divided and where the jewelry was buried near the scene of the robbery.

Besides Kennedy and Flynn, the gangs are said to have inehided two others for whom the officers are now searching. A quantity of jewelry, as indicated by Flynn, was found buried near Cracker Neck, together with $25 in gold, two shot guns, three revolvers and a mask.

FEARED THE PISTOL.

Policeman's Novel Way of Saving: a WonldIte Suicide. Chicago, Jan. 4.—Bernard Krause, a tailor, became tired of living this afternoon and going to the lake shore in Lincoln Park, he jumped into the water with the determination of drowning himself. He was noticed by Park Policeman Max Krueger, who made frantic haste to the rescue. Krueger cannot Bwlm and there was nothing at hand which he could throw to the man in the water and so he drew his revolver. "Hi there," he yelled "come back to the shore or I'll shoot you." Krause, who was floundering around in the water up to h's neck, saw the revolver and yelled back, "Don't shoot, don't shoot I'm comitg out," and out he came in the greatest possible haste. Krueger then placetf him under arrest and he was locked up at the Sheffield wenue police station.

THE COMMODORE'S CREW.

Pour Men Have £.anded From the Wrecked Vessel. Cincinnati, Jan. 4.—A special to the Com-mercial-Tribune from Jacksonville, Fla., says: Four more men landed from the wrecked Commodore this morning at Port if Orange. This accounts for twenty out of sthe twenty-eight men on board. Those

Hfe,

This cold snap forces them out. It's a big saving that it didn't come early Prices are just about half now to what they were at the beginning. Come quickly, as this cold weather makes them sell fast.

is all you need bring along aswe give you choice of almost the entire stock for that.

Our Linen Sale is on This Week,

landed were Major Julio Rodriguez Baz, Jose Alvarez, Manuel Gonzales and Louis Sietra Maderas.

The men were observed and the surf boats put out to aid thetn in landing, the men were nearly famished and what little food was in the boat was eaten'a&a the last atop of water was given, out last nigjit. During the night one of the men grew light-beaded and attempted to jump overboard, but was prevented frota doing

by the others. The

men say that they have not seen the other eight men reported missing. The men without a doubt lost are: E. B. Ritter, James Reddigah, Frank Grain, Julio Rodbar, Jose DePahey, L. E. Marbury, M. Leo and W. A. G. Smith.

STATE CYCLE HONORS

KRIETENSTEIN CENTURY MEDALS FOR 1896 AWARDED YESTERDAY.

Ross Manly, of SnnomHvllle, Wins the Ceiitury Medal and W. S. Stoyer» of South Bend, Gets the Mile Medal.

The contest for century honors over this state was brought to a close yesterday by the distribution of the medals among the winners. Ross Manly of Summltville, Ind., will receive the Kreitenstein century medal for riding the greatest number of centuries of any Indianian belonging to the Century Road club of America during 1896, he having ridden the enormous number of sixty-five centuries^ which also stands as the state record for that time.

W. S. Stover of South Bend, Ind., wins the Kreitenstein mileage medal in the Indiana mileage contest, he having ridden 12,340 miles during 1896. This is also the state record. In addition to the century medal, Ross Manly will be given the "Meritorious Ride Medal," he having made thr most meritorious single ride during 1896. The ride was made September 26, iS9G, and deserves special mention on account of his riding twenti-i'our hours, six of which w^re made in a driving snow storm. It is considered one of the greatest rides ever made in Indiana. The many applicants for the meritorious medal were turned over to a committee composed of Will R. Teel and C*. M. Miller. After much wprk they decided that Mr. Manly should have the plum.

The medals are the most handsome and ex* pensive ever offered in such a contest in this state. They are solid gold, artistically decorated, "C—100" being placed in the center in raised letters. They were offered by Mr. Kreitenstein last spring when he was state centurian, and consequently bear his name. The contests for them have been very exciting and have given a great impetus to such riding. The medal for 1895 was won by Louis Rippetoe of this city, who made twenty-seven centuries. His record being considered very good at that time. He has done very creditable work this year and at the close was among the high men with thirty-six centuries to his credit.

A BANK CASHIER'S? ACT.

Richard Cornelius, of a Baltimore Bank. Drowns Himself.Baltimore, Jan. 4 —Richard Cornelius, cashier, and for forty-two years connected with the National Farmers and Planters Bank, was discovered to be short in his accounts to the amount of about $60,000 today. About 10 o'clock this morning Mr. Cornelius was notified and left the bank. At 1:15 this afternoon his dead body was found in the duck pond at Druid Hill Park. He had committed suicide by drowning.

Mr.'Cornelius was one of the oldest and best known bank cashiers in Baltimore and his acquaintance among bankers extended throughout the country. He was of a cheerful disposition and was prominent in social circles and was also largely interested in building associations in the city. He was never-known to speculate and lived very frugally.

Ulff -Mortgage Satisfied.

Lancaster. Pa., Jan. 4.—As a result of the foreclosure proceedings and reorganization of the Reading Railroad Co. a mortgage for $60,000,000 entered in this county and held by the Fidelity Insurance, Trust & Safe Deposit Co. of Philadelphia»was marked satisfactory today and a deed filed for record by C. H. Koster and F. L. Stetson of New York to the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Co., the price stipulated being $40,000,000. There was also entered a mortgage against the company in favor of the Central Traffic Co. of New York as trustee for $30,000,000.

Criminal Proceedings to Be Commenced. Chicago, Jan. 4.—Criminal proceedings may be instituted against ex-County Recorder Samuel B. Chase as the result of an investigation of the accounts of the office. Experts have been working on the books for some time and today the county attorney made a formal report confirming the expert's report which showed a total shortage in the actounts of the office of over $52,000 and recommending that criminal proceedings be instituted, for its recovery.

Decree of Foreclosure.

Springfield, 111., Jan. 4.—Judge Allen In the United States Circuit Court today rendered a decree of foreclosure in favor of William Howard and David Block of St. Louis against the Venire Grain Elevator Co. of Venice, Madison county, 111., In the sum of $62,203. The Venice Elevattfr Is a part of the St. Louis United Elevator. Co.'s system.

Terre Hante Literary Club

The regular meeting of the Terre Haute Literary club was held last night at the State Normal School. The paper was read by the Rev. William Mitchell on "The Spirit of Modern Theology." After the paper a general discussion was entered into, during which nearly all the members present had some idea to advance. Nearly all, however, agreed with the PaDSr.

STOLE AN OYEBCOAT

Philip Krenz was arrested yesterday aftefnoon by Officer Welch for stealing an bviercoat. Krenz stole the coat about 5 d'clock from J. J. Daily of Ohio street. He had the coat about twenty minutes, and 86 hot on liis trail were the officers that hfe didn't ev® have time to dispose of the garment. He tried to sell It at cme of the sec-dnd-hand stores, but the proprietor was aware that Philip had a penbehant for taking things belonging to someone else and refused to buy. Krenz Was seen to steal the coat and was watched as he ran down the street with it. The ihatter -Was reported to the men at headquarters and Welch took the fellow in in short order.

The theft of the coat is not Krenz's maiden attempt in the larceny line. It Will be remembered that a couple of years ago, in company with John Linville, wlio Is now in the state's prisoh, Krenz paid a visit to the State Normal and there found a number of umbrellas. There were about twenty In the lot and they were unceremoniously carried away. Linville was sent to prison for the theft, but Krenz was released. It was the intention of the authorities to bring Linville back to testify against Krenz, but for some unaccountable reason he was not returned. A3 there was .no witness to appear against Mm and as his mother came itito court and pleaded for her sons ^ree" dom, the court released him on his good behavior. Tho police are pretty well satisfied that Krenz is the man who took the coat out of the f&rm wagon on Walnt# street last week.

WILL BE BROUGHT BACK

William McDonald Who Boncoed p. A. Orman of This City. William E. McDonald Is in jail at Springfield, 111., aud it will be but a short time before the young man is an inmate of the Vigo county jail. McDonald lives at Logansport and it was in 1895 that he oame to this city and going to D. A. Orman, the real estate and loan agent, asked to take out some building and loan stock. He said he was school teacher and gave it out that he wanted to buy $600 worth of building and loan stock. He gave Mr. Orman a check on the Marion bank. The check called for $860. Mr. Orman gave the fellow $26 Oin change and was congratulating himself on his good business when the check came back to him. It had been refused at the Marion bank and while it had been properly drawn it Was learned that it had been raised from $1 jto $860. Mr. Orman went to Springfield list week and postivefly recognized McDonald. The young swindler will be brought back as soon as requisition papers can be made out.

Gone With His Employers Money. William House of this city has arrived at the conclusion that he is out about $15 by reason of the disappearance of one of his hired men. A few days ago he turned over a team and a wagon of groceries to one of his employes to peddle through the country. Last Wednesday this employe drove up to the residence of William Jones of Riley township and asked for a night's lodging. He was accommodated and in the morning he said he would go out to the barn and feed his horses. This was the last seen of the huckster, as he never came back. *Mr. House was told of the disappearance of hia man and went to Riley after the team and wagon. He believes he Is out of pocket $15.

Guardians Must Come to Time. Judge Piety has given it out that the guardians and administrators must comply with the law.' There are any number of guardians and administrators who have failed to oomply with the statutes relative to reporting and some children, whose estates are in the hands of other people, would, if they knew it have cause for alarm. There are some guardians and administrators on whose bonds appear the names of men who are dead. On these bonds also are men who are not worth the paper thpir signatures are written upon. This con^i-1 tion has existed for some time and Judge Piety proposes to see to it that there is brought about a sudden change.

Boatman Gives New Bond.

W. P. Boatman, the Nevins township trustee, ha3 given a new bond as a restilt of Thomas Edwards suing him for a release. A. Z. Foster and G. A. Conzmjan ment on the bond in Edward's stead. Boatman says that Edwards never asked to Ibe released from the bond and that he knew nothing of the suit until it Was filed, tie invites the new bondsmen to examine his books. ".

WRECK OFTHECOMMODORE.

Survivors Tell the Story of the Ill-Fated Voyage. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 4.—Captain Edward W. Murphy, commander of the lost steamer, Commodore Stephen Crane, the novelist two members of the crew, with four Cubans, arrived here from Daytona t#night. From the survivors it is learned that the men of the Commodore left the ship in four boats. For some reason one boat foundered and §ank. The men were ordered to swim back to the steamer where they im-. provised a raft. This the captain attempted to tow with his boat to shore, fourteen mile3 away. Just as they started it was observed that negro on the raft was drawing himself along the tow line to the Ipoat. The captain realized that this meant death to all, as hi3 boat was overcrowded, and he ordered the .raft cast adrift. He shouted to the men to return to the vessel, which they attempted to do, but when near the Commodore she gave a lurch and sank, drawing the men on the raft down in the vortex from which they did not rise again. They were James Redigan, engineer E. B. Ritter, assistant engineer Frank Grain, mate W. A. G. Smith, fireman Modesto Leon, Cuban pilot and guide, and oJnas Franklin and Murray Nobles, two colored firemen.

"TWO SETS OF BOOKS.'

i'en«a»ional Ramon Concornlng the Globe Fire Insurance New York, Jan. 4.—The World tomorrow will say: Sensational rumors are afloat concerning affairs of the Globe Fire Insurance Co. of New York, of which E. G. Jameson is president and J. S. Frelinghuysen the general agent. Jameson and Fr6linghuysen are also partners in. a business house.

Charges against the officers of the Globe Co. are contained in an official report sent to W. S. Matthews, superintendent of insurance of the state of Ohio, by Special Examiner Selden R. Hopkins and his assistants, Messrs. Frogge and Matthews. The Ohio examners say that owng to refusal on the part of the officers ther work could not be concluded. A cursor^ examination had disclosed "that there were at least two sets of books," and "also a third set of books," in which at least some of the important details have been recorded. nm sat is to show twnitw^ to M-

TERRE HATJTE EXPRESS, TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5,1891

KBEKZ IS AT I/AST RtJtf flOWH BY THE POLICE.

He Has Been Wanted Cor a Long Time and Once Before Came Near Going Over the Road—Police Doings.

ported, another not to be seen by examiners ot peHMni authorised to exuttac the affaire of th6 institution. The request of the examiners tor certain hoolca waa flatly refused, despite the fact that President Jameson was informed of the law of Ohio under which the examination was being conducted.

The estftihiners say it Has been Impossible to learn the number of policies ta lore* because the records are so oonfustfig and unreliable. Large numbers of blank and unnumbered polksle® have bees setft gtft to various agents, Mid the only reco^dfflii theft

kept 1 ni memorandum book. Nor is there any proof that this record is true. The examiners find a record fa the disbursements of the company of a loan of $20,000 made during the month of December to General Afeent Frelinghoysen.

FEAST~0F* VETERANS

ftigftfllKIM or TBI CltlON LEGION rj BANQCKfKl* LAST WIGHT, isp

They Sdagr the old Told War stories and Had a Urand mine Generally— "Si Vi, OfficeM Installed.

The roar of drums last night told that the soldiers were on parade.. It Was the members of the Union Veteran Legion, and though the streets were iCy and the weather cold, the grizzled old warflora marched down Main street ffdni their hall to Sages' restaurant, there to eat and drink and be merry. Tho Union Veteran Legion has a banquet every year, and thefe has certainly never been a More pleasant time in (he history of the organization than that of last night, when forty men, who, in the sixties, ate beans and hard bread, were gathered about a big table laden With delicacies.

The Union Veteran Legion is composed of tnen who served two years or more in the war of the rebellion. One year ago they gave a banquet at the National Hotel, and it Was at this banquet that the precedent of presenting the retiring colonel with a handsome badge of honor was established. Last year Dr. S. J. Toung And Newton Adams received the badges, and at last night's gathering Henry M. Grlswold was decorated with the badge. Mr. Grlswold was elected one year ago, succeeding Dr. Youug. When Dr. Young was called upon last night to respond to a toast he did so by taking the handsome emblem from his pocket, and in a neat speech voicing the sentiments of the league, pinned the trophy on Mr. Qriswold's breast.

Lieutenant Colonel Bickel was master of ceremonies. He sat at the head of the*table With the other past oolonels doing the honors, that but for bis illness would have devolved upon Martin Holiinger, colonel-elect. The Union Veterans Legion hela a meeting at the hall prior to the banquet The meeting was for the purpose of installing officers. The roster is as follows:

Colonel—Martin Holiinger. Lleute&ant-Colonel—J. B. BickeA, Major—8. R. Meader. Surgeon—'James Newton. (Juarterftiaster—David Denny. Adjutant—H. S. Richardson. Quartermaster Sergeantr—ffm, Poths. Sergeant-Major—M. H. Spicer. Officer of the Day—Wm. Hassinger. Officer of the Guard—Tfnaothy KeUey. Color-bearer—J. R. Wilson.

WITH THE RED MEN

They Conduct A Public Installation Last Night at Their Hall. The public installation of the officers of Tammany Tribe No. 38, Improved Order of Bed Men, took place at their hall, 22% South Third street, last night. A large assemblage of Red. Men and the Sisters of Wenona and Coquesa Councils D. of P. witnessed the raising up of the following chiefs by the great chiefs:

E. Riddle, first sonup John Murphy, second sonup D. Harper, first warrior S. Nichodemas, second warrior John Harrigan, third warrior Fred Tulley, fourth warrior R. Larrison, first brave Wm. Able, second brave J. May, third brave Otto Smith, fourth brave C. J. Wey, first scout Frank Brown, second scout H. Tevenbach, G. of F. W. Lictrick. G. of W.

Following these ceremonies short talks were made by Messrs. Feltus, Gilmore, Doty, Gresham and Neal. These were followed by talks from Mrs. Feltus. Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Neal and Mrs. Plant. The exercises were closed in the usual form, the new law being announced that all work would hereifter be done In the chief's degree.

Knights of Pythias Installation. The following officers were Installed last night at the meethtg of Occidental Lodge No. 18, Knights of Pythias:

John Petri, C. C.: Frank Dengler, V. C. John Rogers, prelate: Harry Williamson, M. of A.: George Drake, M. of A. Charles Jackson, M. of E.: George Sweeney, K. of R. arid S. Frank McGee, M. of W.

•Jolly Hay Makers.

The» Jolly Hay Makers will, have a public installation and mock initiation at their hall, South Third street, tonight. These ceremonies will be followed by a banquet and a general good time. An Invitation is extended to all.

Port Harrison Lodge.

Fort Harrison Lodge will also have initiation at their hall, between Sixth and Seventh on Main street, tonight.

TOM JOHNSON'S LINE

The Cleveland Street Car Magnate Seonres New Property. Detroit, Mich., Jan. 4.—Tom L. Johnson Of Cleveland, president of the Detroit Citizens' Street Railway Company, is now in control of all Detroit's street railway lines. Mr. Johnson and hiB associates have been negotiating for several days with the Fort Wayne and Belle Isle Company. Tonight the sale of most of the stock and bonds of the Fort Wayne Company was announced. The buyers are Mr. Johnson and Albert Pack, president Of the Detroit Railway (three cent fare lines), which was recently merged with the Citizeus' Company, so fai as operating of its lines are concerncd. It is understood that Messrs. Johnson and Pack purchased all but about onetenth of the stock and bonds of the Fort Wayne Company, paying therefor $1,100,000.

Since the inauguration of three cent fares by the Detroit railway, the Fort Wayne line has also sold eight tickets Tor a quarter. It will now sell six for a quarter, same as the Citizens' Company. The terms of the Detroit Company's franchise provide for three cent fares for thirty year3.

B. & O. AFFAIRS

The Receiver's Explanations Are Satisfactory Baltimore, Jan. 4.—A committee of the directors of the Central Ohio railroad, which is leased to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, held a meeting today with Receivers John K. Cowan and Oscar G. Murray of the Baltimore & Ohio, with reference to the payment of certain moneys due the Central Ohio under the

lease,

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25+ SO*

which amounts to

about $750,000. Mr. C«wan stated after «the ^nJeJen f. the directors were perfectly satisfied with the explanations made by the receivers. The receivers of the Baltimore & Ohio, under the orders of the court, take the grora receipts of the Ohio Central railroad to pay operating expenses and the interest on nioftBage bonds, and when 'any balance maj be left they Will pay that to the Central Ohio. The receivers, under, the orders of the e^urt- ^annot take money earned upon

el^JeJ".°^r

tions of the road for the benefit of the Cen tral Ohio railroad.

.Mortgage

Company Involved.-

Topeka, Kan., Jan. 4.—In the Federal Court today Judge Foster appointed William F. Fuller of Hartford, Conn., receiver of the Iowa Mortgage Co., In ancillary proceedings in which Harry C. Ryan and Julius LIscher of Davenport, Iowa, were complainants. Thai Iowa Mortgage Co. was organized under the laws of Connecticut. Its offices are located at Hartford, Conn., and Davenport, iowa. Its capital stock is only $100,000, but it has transacted an immense business In the West, especially in IoWa and Kansas. It negotiated loans and securities and guaranteed their payment and in that way became heavily Involved.

The complainants represent themselves and others in the suit. Fuller will be appointed receiver of the property In every state in which It did bualnou or owned property-

A GRAND RECEPTION

TBB COLORED FKOPLK OF TBIS CITY ENTERTAIN MIM MZZIE SWEENEY.

A B*eqaet of Many Courses Served and a General Good Time Had. VdFf

A grana reception and dance was given last evening la honor of Miss Lizzie '•Sweeney of Indianapolis by Miss Louise La Maunt, Mr. George Bland and Mr. Charles La Maunt, at the home of Mrs. Ophelia La Maunt, 906 Chestnut street. The house was decorated in good taste and brought forth many compliments from the guests as they arfived at the house from the cabs which had brought them there. The bell was answered by Miss Louise La Maunt, who directed the guests to the dressing room on the second floor. A long programme of dances had been arranged, and on reaching the parlors the many couples joined the merry crowd and soon forgot the icy wind that raged out doors. During the evening a very elaborate banquet was served in the front room on the second floor. This apartment was filled with two large tables which were decorated with many ferns, cut flowers and potted plants, the light in the room being furnished by a profusion of condellets. The walls were festooned with many wreaths of autumn leaves, and on a whole presented quite a pretty appearance to the guests. The service'was up-to-date in every particular, it being superintended by Charles La Maunt. The menu was as follows:

Bluepoints on Half Shell, Consomme, Jardinierrs, Celery, Pickles, Olives, Sherry Wine. Salted Almonds, Sweet Breads, Brachell Sauce, Santern, Chicken Salad, Malonalse Dressing, Nesselroe Pudding, Claret.

French Ice Cream, Orange Cake, Vanilla Cake, Caramel Calie, Confectioner^, Coffee. A programme of twenty dances was given during the evening, the music for which was furnished by Jessie Clark, formerly of Chicago. Among the guests were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Cobble, Mr. and Mrs. S. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. M. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. George,David. Mr. and Mrs. George White, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Jackson and Mrs. Rector, Misses Li22ie Sweeney, Dora Waldon, Ella Burden, Maggie Jackson, Agnes Moore. Callie Anderson, tAnna Sanders, Jessie Mitchell, Amie Robertson, Messrs. August Rfce, James Rider, Cliff Stewart, George Garret, Glem Steward, Clarence Steward and George Bland.

CAPTAIN ANDERSON'S DEATH.

He Was. Not Poisoned—What Major Bell Says. LOB Angel es., Cal., Jan. 4.—The sensational story from New Orleans reporting the death of Sir William Anderson, an alleged English nobleman, by poisoning in Nicaragua, was a good deal of a surprise to the friends of Major Horace Bell, a well known attorney of this ci^y, to whose daughter Anderson was married. Contrary to the telegraphic report,'the dead man's name was Captain A. B. A' derson. While quite well-to-do at one time, he had lost, it is reported, large sums.in foreign securities. He had no title of nobility while residing In thta. part of the country, nor dd he lay claimRo any. His wife, Major Bell's daughter, left here about three months ago to rejoin her husband in Central America, and the news of his death has since been received, though no intimation was had that it was'of such tragic character as stated in the New Orleans dispatch.

Major Bell says concerning the reported poisoning: "There is absolutely no truth in such a story. Captain'Anderson died on his plantation, surrounded by his friends and faithful servants, who nursed him day and night through an illness lasting several weeks. His death was CL\m to malarial fever. I have a copy of the doctor's certificate to that effect, sent me by the consul, Mr. O'Hjira." ..

The Senatorial Itace.

Indianapolis, Jan. 4.—The Journal says: Senator Jacob D. Early, who is keeping a watchful eye upon the interests of Mr. McKeen, says: "Mr. McKeen Is very near the nomination now and his strength is constantly growing. We have no quarrel to make with the claims made for other candidates, but think we know the-situa-tion -Jvoroughly and are more than satisfied with it. Mr. McKeen's strength lies in the fact that he is a typical representative of the every day,

CURE'COHSTIPATION

year-ln-and-year-out

publicanism and of the substantial business interests of the state. He has been one of the Republi an wheel horsej of Inliana as long as I can remember and has always been first with good counsel and assistance. In business he has managed large interests for thousands of stockholders and dealt with thousands of employes, and I do not think one of those stock holders or employes could be found who would not go miles to serve him and show their hi£,h appreciation of his integrity and broad, manly qualities. In business, as in politics, he has been a builder-up always, a wrecker never. No man in Indiana has done more to develop its material resources than he and no man deserves better from the Republican party and the people of the state. With such a candidate, Mr. McKeen a friends have been able to make a telling campaign, a campaign which I firmly believe will reach a successful conclusion when the caucus meets." sS.

Governor Altgald Vlotoriou* /, Springfield, 111., Jan. 4.—At the meeting of the Democratic state central committee tonight Governor Altgeld was victorious In the first test of strength in the fight between the Democratic factions headed by himself and Secretary of State Hinrichgen. respectively. The governor's candidate for state chairman. Dwight W. Andrews of Chicago, was elected without opposition, Hinrichsen and others refusing to vote. Some warm talk waa Indulge din but the opposition was unable to make a showing.

Resolutions were adopted pledging the

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state Democracy's support of the principles and declarations of the last Democratic na- J/S tional convention. The resolutions wer« ... highly laudatory of W. J. Bryan. t'!

CUBAN WAR NEWS

Reported Engagement In Which the In. sargents Loit Heavily Havana, Jan. 4.—General Luque report* from Cienfuegos that he has had an encounter with 1,500 insurgents under Maximo Gomez at Marroquin, in Santa Clara province, west of the central trocha. Tht attempt of the insurgents to pass Genera! Luque says, was prevented at Santa Teresa and at several other points. At Santa Teresa 400 Insurgent caVarly attacked a Spanish convoy and were met with grape shot which caused great destruction. It ia estimated the insurgents lost over 100. The loss of the Spanish column wa3 one capta.n and one soldier killed and thirteen ii wovnded.

Senatr-elect Money, of Mississippi, upon j| his return to Havana today said he had -X been in the interior on business of a wholly private character. He saw certain estates, he said, with a view to Investments. He was neither molested by the government outposts, nor did he see any insurgents.

itnrled In a Rook.

Cynthiana, Ky., Jan. '4.—A queer burial was that in the little country church yard '^0 at Kentontown yesterdffy afternoon, when all Chat was mortal of Chartes Bramlette, one of Roberaton county's oldest, wealthiest and most eccentric citizens, was laid to rest. -f

Fourteen years ago Mr. Bramlette, at an expense of $960, had a coffin hewn out of an immense rock, in which he proposed to be buried. During the same time he kept in f"r' the cellar a barrel of pure Bourbon whisky, which he requested should be poured over his body after it was placed in the sarcophagus. He wanted to be dressed in the finest silk, and expressed his determination to prove that the idea of dust to dust and ashes to ashes waS aback number. Be waa 80 years old.

Tin Plate Mill to Rennirie JT

Cleveland, O., Jan. 4.—The plate and sheet mill of the Cleveland Roll in Mill Co., which has been closed down since 1893 will resume operations within a few days, giving employment to probably two or threa hundred hands.

To Settle With the State

County Treasurer and Deputy Gunn went t6 Indianapolis yesterday to make the annual settlement with the state treasurer. The amounts paid over to the various state funds are as follows: To state tax, $12,870.77 benevolent Institutions, $6,793.13 state debt sinking fund, $4,076.88 educational institutions, 12,166.64 permanent endowment, $679.25 docket fees, $120 total, $26,705.67.

Arrested For Illegal Voting

Alfred Sills, a coal miner, was arrested yesterday at Grant' by Deputy Sheriff Hall. Sills is charged with illegal voting. It is said that while he was a resident of Vigo county he voted in Sullivan. Sills denies there was any intention on his part to cast an illegal ballot. He says he owns property in Sullivan 5,j county and claims that place as his home.

Death or Mrs. Carl Peker.

Mrs. Carl Peker died yesterday morning at the residence of her son, Charles, 1331 Sycamore street, aged 78 years. Her death resulted from an attack of heart trouble. Isotice of „,.5 the funeral will be given later.

Miners Having a Conference

President Knight and Secretary Kennedy of the United Mine Workers went to Sullivan yesterday to hold a oonference With the miners of that district. The nature of the business was. not made known.

Grand Jury Convenes Today

The grand jury for the December term ot court will convene today. There area of Important matters to ingross the attention of the body, audit is said the sesison will d»velop a number of surprises.

Cordage Company Renumei.

Soston, Jan. 4.—The Standard Cordage Company started up today after a shutdown of neariy three years. This will give emplovment to 400 hands.

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