Semi-weekly Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 January 1897 — Page 1

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1 FIEND'S CONFESSION

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fELLS HOW HE COMMITTED A GREAT CRIME FOB MONEY. fj 7 "*f

pam Palatfca la Jail in Georgia, Charged

With Causing the Great Cahaba p. Bridge Disaster.

TALKS COOLLY OF HIS AWFUL CRIME

AND APPEARS TO BE ABSOLUTELY UNCONCERNED.

The Prisoner's Story of How He Caused j' the Wreck—Says He Got No y. Money.

New Orleans, Jan. 18.—A special to the Times Democrat from Atlanta, Ga., saya: Sam Palatka, cross-eyed, a fiend in expression, revolting in countenance, has confessed to having perpetrated the great Cahaba bridge disaster, which occurred three weeks ago in Alabama. Stolidly and with immovable lines of criminal harshness on his face, he admits that singlehanded he sent thirty-five persons to a horrible death end wounded and maimed a score more.

Palatka was arrested in Eaton ton, Putnam county, in middle Georgia. His first captors believed him half-witted, as he gave himself away. Those in charge of him today in Atlanta as he was-on his way to Alabama, say he was absolutely reckless and entirely without human feeling. Today he spoke of the fearful wreck with no sign of emotion. "I, did it," said Palatka. "I wanted money, It's nobody's business what I wanted it for. I did it. I found it very easy. I say this for the benefit of those who want to •wreck trains. It is just as easy to wreck a passenger train as it is to wreck a freight train. There is no money in a freight. I did not get any out of the wreck. I moved a rail, put it across the track and the whole business seemed to fall. There were plenty of dead folks with money—one man had $500—but before I could gevt at it the live ones got up and the crowds came. I skipped out then."

GUNBOATS ATTACKED.

the Centlnela and Relampago Sunk By a Torpedo Off the Island of Cuba. Havana, Jan. IS.—The1 gunboats Centinela *nd Relampago left Manzanillo on the night of January 16th with the object of going up the river Canto at Fort Guamo. At 10 o'clock on the morning of- January 17th both gunboats were near Mango Landing, when an explosion of a torpedo^whicli had been well placed in the river sunk the Relampago. Those of the crew who survived swam toward shore, but were fired on from the banks. At this critical moment a boat was launched from the Centinela, which rescued the men in the water. In view of the instructions and the fact that the commander of the Centinela and nearly all of the crews of both gunboats had been seriously wounded, the expedition had to return to Manzanillo. Senor Martinez of the Relampago was seriously wounded in the explosion, as well as Assistant Engineer Jacobi Duiz, Gunner Francisco Martinez and Seamen Vicente Gener, Juan Cambello and Felix Diaz, while Paymaster Antero, Chief Officer Masquero, Engineer Pazadela, the pilot and four others were slightly •wounded. Six of the officers and crew were killed outright and all of the rest received wounds of more or less severity.

On the gunboat Centinela the commander, Senor Puerta, "was seriously wounded, while of the crew one was killed, and of Corporal Manuel Cabanas, the pilot, Duran, Assistant Engineer Martinez and six of the crew were wounded.

Starving the Insargentg.

Havana, Jan. 18.—Captain General Weylsr has issued a circular amplifying article 2 of his edict of January 1st. It says that the Spanish authorities must not permit groceries, dry goods or medicines to leave a town unless the remitters of each locality guarantees the loyalty and standing of the purchasers and vouch for their actual need of the goods. The military authorities are required to sign each invoice in duplicate and one of them will serve as a guide for the Spanish authorities until the consignment arrives at its- destination. This step haB been taken to still further do away with the possibility of the insurgents being able to purchase supplies in the towns, and there is no denying that the work of starving the insurgents into subjection is being pushed with more vigor and success than the work of subduing them by force of arms, and they are now feeling the effects of the wholesale destruction of plantations.

Newspaper Men Complain.

Havana, Jan. 18., via Key West, Fla.— There Is considerable complaint here among newspaper correspondents and others in regard to the alleged tampering with mail matter upon the part of the Spanish authorities here, and it is believed that the attention of the United States authorities will be called to the matter.

Powerful influences continue steadily working to bring about the recall of Captaiu General Weyler. In the first place, it is beyond.doubt that the attacks made upon him by the Madrid newspapers have placed the general in a very unenviable position toward the government, and almost any other man would have resigned before this.

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The Case of the Three Friends, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 18.—Judge Locke of the United States Court rendered his decision this morning in the Three Friends case. The point was raised by counsel for the defense that inasmuch as the Cuban insurgents had not been recognized by the United States government, they were neither a people nor a body politic as -defined by section 5,283, under which the libel was drawn. This was sustained and the district attorney was given ten days in which to file an amended libel.

Warm Sympathy For Coba.

4m Albany, N. Y., Jan. 18.—The State assembly to-night adopted concurrent resolutions urging the senators and representatives in

Congress from this State to give their support to any measure that will bring about an amicable and just settlement of the difficulties existing between Spain and Cuba. Warm sympathy is expressed with the Cu-

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OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

Senate Furnlabed With the Letters Which Passed Between England and Uncle

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Washington, Jan. 18.—The president today furnished the senate, in response to a resolution adopted in executive session, with the correspondence between our government and Great Britain, resulting in the general arbitration treaty now awaiting the approval of the senate. All of this correspondence has been previously published in the newspapers, having been officially given out either in answer to congressional resolutions or in the British blue books. Briefly stated, it consists of seven notes, covering a period from February to July of last year, exchanged between the two governments. In Mr. Olneys' last note, dated June 22d, the field of controversy was much narrowed, but an agreement had not been effected, and it is apparent that the ultimate coming together of the two governments was brought about by the personal interviews between Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote. No record exists at the state department of this phase of the negotiations.

Some of the facts that appear in the correspondence that was submitted today are that the late Secretary Gresham, in the spring of 1S95, initiated the correspondence with Great Britain, looking to a general arbitration, but for some reason its consideration was dropped for a time. It was revived rather unexpectedly a year later, and this time by Lord Salisbury, who, having been approached by Mr. Bayard with a request, for a settlement of the Venezuelan boundary dispute, accepted his suggestion, but accompanied his acceptance with an instruction with Sir Julian Pauncefote to reoflen negotiations in Washington for a general arbitration treaty. Indeed, the British premier went so far in his first note on the subject, on March. 6th last, as to submit a rough draft on the heads of the treaty, which formed the, basis of the document now before the senate. On April 11th Secretary Olney, in behalf of the president, "welcomed these proposals of her majesty's prime minister with the keenest appreciation of their value," and from that point on the negotiations thus started proceeded with an evident disposition on both sides to come together, the salient issue being the extent of the powers of the arbitrators, Secretary Olney desiring to go much farther towards making their findings conclusive than Lord Salisbury deemed it prudent to undertake.

Charged With the Theft of Miners' Tools. Special to TiYe Express. Brazil, Ind., Jan. 18.—Charles Sanders of Caseyville and Jack Glass of Perth were arrested and placed in jail last night for stealing miners' tools. The tools were taken from Eardsley's slope, carried to mine No. 8, about three miles distant, and sold to another miner. The grand jury, now in session here, were made acquainted with the facts and returned an indictment against the thieves this afternoon. They were immediately arraigned in court and plead not guilty. Theiir trial it set for tomorrow morning

Killed By a Boy.

Parkersburg, W. Va., Jan. 18.—Frank Cornwall, 18, son of the superintendent of the publis schools of Taylor county, shot Tom Hazlipp, a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad brakeman, in Main street, Grafton, about midnight. Young Cornwall, who was returning from a call found Hazlipp beating another railroader. Interfering, the boy was twice knocked down, when, drawing a revolver, he placed it at Haslipp's right side and firing two shots, inflicted fatal wounds. Cornwall was arrested and placed in jail.

Mine. Melba Seriously 111.

New York, Jan. 19,-VThe Press this morning says that Mme. Melba, who disappointed a large audience last night by failing to appear, is seriously ill. "Yesterday," says the Press, "a surgical operation was performed on Mme. Melba's throat, and she may be unable to sing again this season. She caught a cold in Brooklyn last week. On Saturday night she was well enough to sing, but after the performance she was unable to speak above a whisper."

.Running Night and Day.

Woonsocket, R. I., Jan. 18.—The Woonsocket Machine and Press Company, employing 350 hands, to-day commenced running thirty-two hours a week, with 10 per cent cut in wages. The concern has been running night and day for t6e past sixteen months.

Hawtey Not an Applicant.

Washington, Jan. 18.—Senator Hawley of Connecticut, in regard to the rumor that he probably would accept the secretaryship of war, said tonight: "There has been a good deal of talk about me in connection with the office, but I am not an applicant for the place."

Tirtie Anderson's Record.

Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 18.-^In the female six day bicycle race which started here tonight, Tillie Anderson made forty-one miles, ten laps, a new world's record for an eighteen lap traok. The riders, go two hours each night. Anderson finished tonight with 41 miles, 10 laps Farnswortfi, close up.

Oak Park Miners On a Strike. Des Moines, la., Jan. 18.—Miners in Oak Park Mine struck today, refusing a reduction of 30 cents per ton. An effort will be made to have the miners in this district take up the matter and precipitate in a general strike. The business has been unsatisfactory for both operators and miners due to warm weather.

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Low Sleeping Car Kates.

Cincinnati, Jan. 18.—The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway today secured the low seat rate of $1 in Pullman and Wagner cars between Cincinnati and Hannibal, Mo., via the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton Indianapolis, Decatur & Western and the Wabash Railways.

Arkaiioas' New Governor.

Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 18.—Daniel W. Jones was inaugurated governor of Arkansas today. Ths ceremonies were of the most simple character. The legislature convened in joint session and Governor Jones look the oath of office and delivered his inaugural address.

Illinois Felt the Shock.

Red Bud, III., Jan. 18.—A very distinct earthquake shock was felt here at 1:23 p. m. to-day. It was preceded by a roar like thunder and seemed to come from the east, gradually dyinacut toward the west.

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TUESDAY MORNING,1,JANUARY 19,1897.

ANECK AND NECK RACE

BILLY MASON HASN'T GOT A WALK AWAY IN ILLINOIS.

The Senatorial Situation in That State. Hu "im Taken On New Interest and Grow* -. More Spirited.

IWQALLOTS TAKEN LAST.NIGHT

BUT THE VOTE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT

TO NOMINATE.

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The Race is Between Mason and Larimer— Ballotting For Hill in New T'

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Springfield, 111., Jan. 18.—The Republican joint caucus for the nomination of a successor to Senator John M. Palmer was held tonight. The fight since the convening of the legislature has been a bitter one, and unusual interest was manifested in the outcome by the crowds which thronged the state house corridors and struggled for positions near the caucus chamber.

The caucus officers, as proposed by the joint steering committee, were promptly elected without opposition and the balloting followed. The first ballot resulted as

follows: 1 Ex-Congressman W. E. Mason of Chicago, 46.

Congressman Lorimer of Chicago, '. Ex-Congressman Hitt, 12. Congressman Hopkins of Aurora, 6^ C. E. Carr of Springfield, 10. S. W. Allerton of Chicago, 1. -'hft George E. Adams of Chicago, 2. Congressman Joseph Cannon of Danville, 10-Necessary to choice, 64.

The second ballot was as follows: Mason, 45 Hitt, 16 Hopkins, 6 Carr, 6 Allerton, 1- Adams, 1 Cannon, 11. At the conclusion of the second ballot adjournment taken until 8 o'clock tomorrow evening

It was decided by the joint Republican steering committee to-night that at the meetings of th^House and Senate .to-mor-row each candidate for the Senate should be allowed one vote. 'This action was taken to prevent any possibility of the Democrats having a voice in the election. By allowing one vote to be cast for each candidate a quorum will fail to appear and both houses will adjourn.

After the caucus was called to order Senator Guy rose and said: During the recent campaign, while not approving of soma features of the Chicago platform, I belietfe it my duty to loyally support the Presidential candidate of the Democratic party. More than six millions of voters in the nation and 551,000 in this State displayed like faith. Senator Hill, on the contrary, by his inaction and policy of delay, contributed more than any other single influence to the Democratic defeat. To vote for him uuder the circumstances would, in my opinion be to rebuke those who were loyal, to reward the general who avoided the conflict while condemning those brave soldiers who unflinchingly faced the foe."

Absolute silence reigned for a considerable length of time. Finally Senator Grady offered a resolution instructing the secretary to call the roll of the caucus and as each member's name was called he was to rise in his seat and name his choice for Senator. Before the question on this resolution was put, Senator McNUlta got the floor and said that he agreed generally with the remarks of Senator Guy and added that he would not follow Senator Hill hereafter in either State yr national issues. This was the signal for Senators Guy and Coffey and Assemblymen Cain and Zurn to retire from the caucus with Senator McNulta.

The resolution of Senator Grady was then adopted and a roll call of the caucus was taken, resulting as already stated.

Agree to Support Lorimer.

Springfield, 111., Jan. 18.—Immediately after the joint caucus adjourned the Cook County members who voted for Lorimer met at the Leland to decide upon what course to pursue. After a meeting which lasted nearly an hour they agreed to stand by Lorimer until 3 o'clock to-morrow, to which time they adjourned. If he fails to develop more strength by that time, it is understood they will throw their strength to some other candidate. ..

Democrats Nominate Altgeid. Springfield, 111., Jan. 18.—The Democratic joint caucus to-night nominated Ex-Gov-ernor John P. Altgeld for United States senator from Illinois. As the Republicans control both branches of the assembly the Democratic vote will be merely a complimentary one. Altgeld's nomination was by acclamation, no other name being presented.

Sonth Carolina's New Governor. Columbia, S. C., Jan. 18.—William H. Ellerbe was inaugurated Governor of South Carolina to-day. Several thousand people witnessed the ceremonies. The oath of office and anti-duelling oath was administered by Chief Justice Mclvor. The inaugural address dealt entirely with State affairs.

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Kyle Holds th« T,«ad.

Pierre, S. D., Jan. 18.—The Populist caucus to-night is no nearer a decision than on Saturday night. Kyle yet holds the lead but on his highest votes—34—is eight short of choice. Seventeen ballots were taken. All candidates Witt go before the Legislature tomorrow.

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General Alger Endorse

.Lansing, Mich., Jan. 18.—The Hoiis!"" today unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing General Russell A. Alger for a position in McKinley's cabinet.

Tlie Bell Telephone Troubles. New York, Jan. 18.—Ever since the contract between the Western Union Telegraph Co. and the American Bell Telephone Co. expired, last fall, reports have been current that tho telegraph comsany was srcfiarias

tj$ enter the telephone field. Russell Sage, a) director of the Western Union, said totiky: "'The Western Union will continue "td improve its service and make its business afe satisfactory to the public and tho company's shareholders as possible. No fixed pfans for extension have been decided upon, hyt where the company sees it would be [profitable to put in telephones it may quite ilikely do so. There is no monopoly in the 'telephone business, and the Western Union lean take it up as well'as anybody without starting a war. The Western Union owns a large but not controlling interest in the Bell company, and trouble between the two is therefore not to foe' expected."

THE STATE SENATE.

Mr. Henderson Wants the Van da Ha Int, Testigated.

Special to the Express.

Indianapolis, Jan. 18.—The old question of the alleged debt of the Vandalia Railroad Co. to the state is likely to be investigated by this session of the legislature, for to this end the house this morning adopted a resolution by Mr. Henderson providing for joint committteo of the house to investigate the subject, with the attorney general keting as chairman of the committee.

Medal

DAVID B. HILL -R'-J

1 V? Receives Thirty-Six Votes In the Demo. cratic Senatorial Caucus.

Albany, N. Y., Jan. 18.—Three Democratic Seuators and two assemblymen to-night bolted the caucus called, to nominate a successor to David B. Hill for United States Senator. Of those who remained, 36 voted for David B. Hill, 3 for Wilbur F. Porter, of Watertown, and two for Robert C. Titus, of Buffalo.

The senate at its morning session passed "the two fee and salary bills drawn by the attorney general and introduced by Senatoi piracan. The first of these exempts county auditors from the requirement that the salary shall be made up from the fees of the office. The second is a bill legalizing the iots of county commissioners who have allowed the salaries of these offices at the follows: ^4^ iigures stated in the fee and salary law regardless of' whether the offices produced Sufficient revenue in the way of fees to make 1$ the salaries and requiring county comifljissiohers to make such allowances forthwith -where they have not allowed them already The senate also took up and passed Senator Lafollette's hill making separate Judicial circuits of Jay and Adams,counties. Ip the afternoon the senate took up as a

order Senator Early's bill concernf.Kvitlirna from iustice.

fig requisitions for fugitives from justice the bill provides for a number of minor iinendments to the existing fugitive aw

amendments to tn® existm t»make it conform more thoroughly to the

practice of other states in this particular The seriate also passed Senator Holler bill to divide St. Joseph and LaPorte counties Into separate judicial circuits.

Mianapolis, Jan. 18,-The Democratic

Wdianapolis, Jan. ls.—ine

members of the General Assembly held then

jotot caucus at the English Hotel tonight aiil went through the motion of giving Senator Voorhees a perfunctionary compliment by deciding to cast their vote for him. The seven Populists in the assembly stayed out of the caucus and held a caucus

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Charles Conklin. who was arrested a few I days ago for stealing brass from the Indiana Paving Brick Co., was arraigned in court this afternoon and plead guilty to the charge. He stated that he had disposed of the stuli at Terre Haute. His case was a E a

Little Girl Accidentally Shot. Special to The Express. Indianapolis, Jan. 18.—This morning the coroner investigated the case of Pansy Milburn, a girl of 16, who was accidentally shot by her brother yesterday morning, near Smith valley, in Johnson county. The girl and her brother, aged 8 years, were camping with their father on White river. The children were playing with a shotgun, which was discharged, and the top of the girl's head was blown away. The body was brought to this city and taken to the family home neir Greenlawn Cemetery. The coroner found that the cause of death was accidental.

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Estate tit the Late William A. Hammond. Chicago, Jan. 18.—Letters of administration upon the estate of Vice President William A. Hammond, of the National Bank of Illinois, who committed suicide after the bank failure, were granted to-day to his wlf?, Ida L. Hammond. Mr. Hammond was openly accused of wrecking the bank and profiting largely thereby, and these accusations, his friends claim, drove him to sui-

cide. The schedule of the estate shows it

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Stlll Talking Stiver.

FROM LAKE TO OCEAN

THE GREAT BODIES OF WATER MAY BE CONNECTED BY CANALS.

President Cleveland Sends to the House of Congress the Report of the Deep

Waterways Commission.

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RECOMMENDED BETWEEN AND SEABOARD.

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The Nicnragaan Canal BUI Discussed By the Senate—Measures Passed By the House, v.

Washington, Jan. 18.—The president today sent to the house the report of the deep waterways commission, consisting of President Angell of the University of Michigan, John E. Russell and Lyman E. Cooley.which was appointed in 1895 under a resolution introduced by Senator Vilas for a" premliminary inquiry as to the practicability of waterways between the ocean and the great lakes. The conclusion of the commission

1. That it is entirely feasible to construct such canals and develop such, channels as will be adequate for any scale of navigation that may be desired between the great lakes and the seaboard, and to construct through the same domestic and foreign commierce, and that it will be wise to provide for securing a channel Of a navigable depth of not less than twenty-eight feet. 2. That starting from the heads of Lakes Michigan and Superior the most eligible

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democratic Members of the Indiana Uen1 eral Assembly Hold a Caucus. Sv Special to The Express.

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and their intermediate channels and the proposed Niagara ship canal (Tonawanda to Olcottj to Ontario, and that the Canadian seaboard may be reached from Lake Ontario by the way of the St. Lawrence river/ and the American seaboard may be reached from Lake Ontario by the way of the St. Lawrence and Lake Champlain and the Hudson river or by way of The Oswego-

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That the policy should contemplate the uitf^t®*attSUnifient of the-largeSPfc^eaccess

BTom farm life andresideis-tu ease and disijjiy' in this^city. ^eWpletdn was a fusion fill capacity, and that all worts should be Dj|iy in tni»(CUj» ivuii/ict mi Capatny ist from the' start in the last campaign and plaj,nei on this basis, and that the actual /iT-nnnincr nf WfltSOn i! Knnfnrni thpretO. iUSOfar steadily advocated the dropping of Watson and the substituting of Sewall on the Populist ticket. At their caucus the Democrats appointed a steering committee for the Souse headed by Bellamy Sutton and they -#•111 use their utmost endeavor to defeat tlie passage of any legislative apportionient bill in the House. It is true that this

^iCUlUVU VM V—~ execution should conform thereto, insofar as the works may Without prejudice be progressively developed with the actual demands of commerce. (j. That it is practicable

meilL Ulll ill Wic liuuoc, IV AO I Ills lis Ciruuwmiv il- the year that the constitution requires benefits should follow closely on expenditne assembly to make an appropriation but' ture without awaiting the completion of tjie members of the minority figure that if

can its passage, the next elecwill be held under the act of 1885 as one was and that act is a rank ocratic gerrymander. i'

I ^BRAZIL HAPPENINGS.

Brazil, Ind., Jan. 18.—Judge McGregor consideration. maue quic* ua.umg a The document gives many statistics relatTT- r, 4. ing to the traffle on the great lakes. It dhn A. Hix, a farmer living Center

point, was sued on a note by one M. C. has

Ciark had secured the note from his father ih-law, James Mofford, who is also Hix's father-in-law, giving his (Clark's) note in exchange. There was no consideration shown in either case, and the judge decided it was simply an attempt to bunko Hix and rendered judgment in his favor, advising Qlark and Mofford to tear up both notes and call it square.

The large estate of the late John G. Brysbh was ordered divided today by Judge McGregor upon the prayer of one of the heirs, Mrs. Mary B. KeitlT of Indianapolis,

valley and the Hudson

3. That the alternative routes from Lake Ontario to the Hudson river require complete surveys and a full development of economic considerations to deterinine their relative availability.

That a moderate control of the level of Lake Erie and of the Niagara river above

of Lake Krie anu oi uie

their own in a cofner of the lobby o£- the ip0nawanda may be justified in connection stime hotel, whefe "agreed to cast their

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VQ|e for Leroy Templeton, who was their |jon jn jhis matter to,rest on a full examc^idate fOKgovernor in4^%|fertd,is kn9wn

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work in separate sections, and the several sections in part by degrees, each step having its economic justification, so that the

the system as a whole. 7. That the completion of the entire system as quickly as proper projects can be matured and economically executed is fully justified. 8. That the Niagara ship canal should be first undertaken and incidentally the broadening and further deepening of the

Judge McGregor's Speedy Decision—CHas, intermediate channels of the lakes, the l,' C'onklin's Arrest

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same being in the logical order of development and also requiring the least tinie for

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Oiark. It leaked out during the trial that dia, and which is likely to be intensified, impel the government to take steps to

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cheapen'freights that the liftiit of reduction in railroad rates has been reached and attention must, be directed to water ways.

In referring to wheat the commission expressed fear of the consequences of the increasing competition from the Argentine Republic and Uruguay. The rapid developement of the American iron ore business on the lakes indicates that with access to the ocean by a practical water way we can control our domestic business and enter into competition in any market of the world.

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to be worth but $10,200, consisting of $10,- conference and stated that it would he 009 in personal property and a cemetery lot called up tomorrow. Among the resolutions valued at $200. Real estate qf unknown offered was one from Mr. Pettigrew of amount and value, it is stated is held by South Dakota, calling on the secretary of various persons as collateral security for state for a statement of the status of the

Wheeling

IN THE SENATE.

The Nlcaragnan Caual Bill to Be Taken Up at An Early Day. Washington, Jan. IS.—The senate today voted to take up-the Nicaragua canal bill. This gives the measure the parliamentary advantage of being the unfinished business of the sente. so -that it will be considered from day to day until final action is secured. The prospect is that a final vote will be reached at an early date and the test vote today on taking up this bill yeas 36, nays 14—foreshadowed its passage.

Senator Morgan of Alabama opened tho debate with a lengthy speech in favor of the measure. The canal bill provides for an issue of $100,000,000 of Maritime Canal Co. stock, of which the secretary of the treasury. in behalf of the United States, is to subscribe for $70,000,000 worth of shares. The company is to issue bonds up to $100,000,000, to be guaranteed by the United States. The building and control of the canal are to be given to American engineers, and a board1 od eleven directors, of whom five are to be appointed by the president. It is substantially the measure passed by the senate in the last congress. During the day Mr. Chandler introduced the Republican caucus bill for an international monetary

Venezuelan question, and for the agreement made between the United States and Great Britain.

Kashville, Tenn., Jan. 18.—The Hon Wilflnfw J. Bryan, en route to Texas on a lecfurihg tour, spoke in Jackson, Tenn., this ,, afternoon. A large crowd greeted him at three bills of public importance anA devot the depot* He said there were more silver ed the remainder of the day to District of advocates now than the day before the Columbia business.. One prohibited the sale election, and that as yet the Republican of intoxicating liquors to the Indians one party/had failed to show the open mills any amended ths existing patent laws, in conyn^rB -foan the ooen mint*. ^foriaity with the recommendations of the tad. ,-v Gil* j.

Bills Passed i»y the Borne.

Washington, Jan. 18.—The house passed

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American Bar Association, and anotl# provided for the use by the government patents secured by naval officers at com" pensation to be fixed by a board of three ol* fleers. .. ...v

Francis' Nomloation Confirm el. Washington, Jan. 18.—Secretary Francis' nomination was confirmed by the senate in executive session today. No opposition was made and no vote taken. Senator Vcstf seated he could add nothing to what he had already said and he had no objcct in further delaying action upon the nominations He added that he had not made objection to coitfirmation in the beginning on any personal ground or because he entertained any" but the kindest personal feeling towards Mr. Francis, but that he had taken his posi tion in opposition to confirmation simply as a matter of duty to the Democratic party, which Mr. Francis, while professing to bo a member of that-party, had opposed in tho late election.

BURIED SIDE BY SIDE.

A Man dtad Woman Who Were to Have Married On ChristmasPercy, 111., Jan. 18.—Monroe Skidmore, a widower, aged 78, and Mrs. Kelly, a widow, aged 65, residing near Ruma, this county, were engaged to be married, the wedding day being set for Christmas. At that date a large number of guests gathered at tho home of the prospective bride, but the bridegroom failed to appear. He sent a letter saying he was ill and unable to ho present and bidding the guests partake of the wedding banquet provided, as the ceremony would hare to be deferred a few days. Mrs. Kelly went to the home of her be-: trothed to nurse him back to health, bu£ was herself stricken down, dying last Tuesday. Skidmore lingered until last Friday, when he, too, passed away.

The couple had been sweethearts in youth, and were engaged to be married •then, but a lover's quarrel parted them.

Each had been married and been divorced !by death, and they had hoped to die as man and wife. They were burled side by side in one grave. .v

NO ONE TO CARE FOR THEM.

So Edward Benson Strangled His Three'Hablea. Fresno, Cay., Jan. 18.—From Burrough's vallgy, up in the Sierra Nevada mountains, comes a strange' tale of child murder. Ediward Bensdn, who drifted into the county with the* Argonauts in 1850, some years ago took

Hp with an Indian woman. He soon owned a pretty mountain home. About a week ago Benson's squaw gave birth to triplets. She smiled on the three little ones and then she died. Sitting b#side his dead squaw's body mourning, BenI son heard the wailing of the little ones.

There was no one to nurse them. They would soon perish miserably. He arose from beside the dead and placed his' heavy I hand on the tnroat of one baby. He Strang [gled it. Then he strangled the other two.^.

When he summoned the neighbors ther6 were four dead bodies in the cabin. The*

mother and her babifes now sleep in a mountain grave side side by side. Ths coroner and another official have gone to the mountain home, and Edward Benson will probably come back with them a prisoner, to be placed on trial for his life. 4VX

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Much Anxiety Aboat It—An Operiitloh tt Bo Ferformnd. London, Jan. 18.—In official circles here and on tKe continent £he greatest importance is attached to the dispatch from St. Petersburg yesterday, announcing that Dr, Bergamann, the eminent German specialist, has been summoned to perform an operation on the czar io prevent the possible extension of a slight osseous excrescence I which has appeared on his cranium, at the place where his majesty was struck by a

Japanese fanatic in 1SU1, while he, then the czarwitch, was making a tour of the world with Prince George of Greece, who, by knocking the assailant down, saved his companion from further and possibly moreserious injury.

The latter, combined with overwork, has caused the czar to suifer from vertigo.for? some time past. The mere fact that such news was issued from St. Petersburg, and was allowed to be transmitted abroad, shows the gravity of the situation, aud the London afternoon.papers all comment upon

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Mr. Mclntyre has no legal status in English courts, so he had to confine himself to occasional suggestions to. counsel. Mr, vt Mclntyre said to a representative of the Associated Press that the most Justice Haw kills would do was to let him act as advisory counsel. He added "I am much struck with the difference in conducting such trials* here and in America. They are so slow here. I have talked with Bell, and he is. convinced the government is going to con-, vict him. He in no way admits his guilt. but is satisfied that the verdict will be-

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London, Jan. 18.—The trial of Edwaftl j5 Ivory, alias Bell, of New York, charged with conspiring to cause a dynamite explosion, opened at the Old Bailey chis morning be-^„,. fore Justice Hawkins. The solicitor general,' R. B. Finley, Q. C.. M. P., prosecuted in behalf of the treasury. John F. Mclntyre, formerly an assistant district attorney of New York City,watched the case in behalf of the prisoner, who is defended by J. F. Tay--1' lor and Theobald Matthew. Mr. Mclntynj was seated at the solicitor's table. Ivory chatted with his solicitor, Mr. Charles Russell, a son of the lord chief justice. BaronRussell, of Killoweu. After the jury had. been charged. Ivory pleaded not guilty in clear, firm voice.

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Th« Placne In SndV».

London^ Jan. 18.—A dispatch to the Dail Mail from Bombay says: The government^ announces that auy public servant resign ing or quitting his post on acccount of ihC--j plague will lose his pension and will ncvet be re-engaged. All infected houses ar'3 being washed with the fire hose, charge4 with strong phenyl. Numbers of men. have left the gas works and it is feared tincity will be left in darkuess unless the exodus is checked. The latest outbreaK of th? disease ha* occurred at P. el gaum. There is a terrible panic and havoc from the, plague also at Katui, which is also suffering severly from famine.

1 Will Not r«r Ilv1di*n'»«- -j New York, Jan. 18.—Forecasts of the earnings lend color to the rumors that dividend upon the first preferred stock of the New York. Chicago & St. Louis Railway will not be paid. The dividend is usually declaf"d about February 10th, payable in March. Officials of the company say that no meeting" to consider the dividend has yet been held. and no ^aii for sweUss has been issued.