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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12
AMERICAN TITLE 10 BEHRING SEA.
That Of Russia Was Never Questioned, and 1t
Was Ceded TO the United States.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 11.-Con gressman
Charles n. FELTON, has written an article
treating at considerable length of the ques-
tion OF the rights and title of the United
States in Behring sea. Mr.. FELTON, was a
member of the conference committee be-
tween the Senate and House, in the last
Congress. which passed the bill amendatory
of the laws regulating fur-seal fisheries In
Behring sea. The writer first cites the we'll
known facts on which Russia's title to the
Behring sea was based. and gives the his
tory of Russia's control of Alaska and the
Behring sea up to the date of the cession of
the same to the United States, in 1863
Russia ceded to the United States all that
part of Behrin sea east of a given line
running nearly northeast and southwest
through this sea. and retained the title to
and control over that part of Behring sea
lying west of the said line. The writer
then says: 1T is a matter of history that
Russia. from her discovery of Behring sea
down to the cessiOn to the United States.
controlled the navigation of its waters and
the taking of its marine life. To this end
her navy .patrolled it. and in pursuance OF
her laws has taken, contiscated and burned
marauding vessels. She has since pursued,
and is now pursuing the same policy In her
part of the Behring sea-"
Referring TO the fact that the United
States and Great Britain entered protests
with Russia against certain manifestoes
issued by that government in 1921. claiming z
certain rights over north Pacific waters.
Mr.. FELTON, shows that these protests evi-
IDENTIFY had reference to waters south of
Behring sea. He then adds: I'm all pro-
tests, correspondence. negotiations and
treaties there is no allusion TO Behring sea,
Aieutian islands, or to any region Of cOun-
try or sea. within 1000 miles of it's eastern
border. hence the sovereignty asserted and
maintained by Russia over that sea from
its discovery to its partition and cession to
the United States, period of over one hun
dred and forty years. has never been
officially questioned or denied; and again,
had 1t been understood that the waters of
Behring sea aud its marine life were free TO
fishermen of all nations including ours,
there could have been no incentive on the
part of our government for its purchase"
Whatever title Russia had at the date of
its transfer to the United States must be
conceded 10 our government until it is es-
tablished that Russia had no title TO the
same, which the writer apprehends cannot
be successfully accomplished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12
STEEL COMBINES.
The Associations Which Went to Pieces Last
Year to Be Reorganized.

Special to tire Indianapolis Journal
PITrsBURG, Aug. 11.-There is an indica-
tion that the two steel associations which
were dissolved during the troublous condi.
tion of the metal trade last November will
be reorganized and make another effort to
advance prices. The associations are the
Bessemer Steel Association and the Mer-
chants Steel Association. The former in
cluded manufacturers of heavy blooms and
slabs, while the latter numbered most of
the finished steel manufacturers Both or
ganizations formerly held monthly meet
ings and upheld card rates in the Western
market, but during the decentralization of
trade last winter the members began to
make individual cuts in the special lists,
and the manufacturers gave up all endeav-
ors to uphold the market, and the associa-
tions dissolved.
Now conditions are changing, and there
exists a general desire among the Pittsburg
manufacturers to secure a card rate and
stick to it. They state that there is gen.
eral upward tendency in the metal market,
but the manufacturers cannot reap the BEN
ents of the new condition except by mutual
agreement. A meeting of the Bessemer
Steel Association has been called to meet
in New York on Sept. 15, and in the same
month the Merchants Steel Association
will meet at Pittsburg.
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Two Violators Of the Crimes Act, Recently Re-
leased, Have Died from Fevers Contracted
While Confined in Their Dungeons.
Mr.. Parnell's Health Is Good and He Is
Still Confident of Ultimate Success.
French officials Unable to Learn Where Bcu-
langer Gets Cash-Mrs. Maybriek Hopeful
-Carnot's Advice to American Students.
IRISH PRISONS.

Death-Breeding Holes Where violators Of
the Grimes Act Are Incarcerated.
Special the Indianapolis journal.
LONDON, Aug. 11.-Reports Of the uu-
healthy condition of the prisons in which
Irish political prisoners are confined are
causing considerable excitement, and the
government naturally comes in for its share
of the blame. Many of the more excitable
critics of Mr.. Balfour do not hesitate to
charge that the worst pest-holes among the
Irish prisons are purroseiy selected for
the incarceration of those convicted OF
violations of the crimes act. The condition
of the prison at Falcarragh, particularly, is
referred to as disgrace to civilization. and
it is pointed out that although the atten-
tion of the authorities has been called to it
repeatedly within the past year, nothing
has ever been done toremOve the danger of
an epidemic to which its filthy condition
has been standing invitation.
On Thursday last John McGee was re-
leased from this pest-hole in pitiable con-
dition, and when he reached his home it
was only to die of typhus fever He had
entered the prison q picture of health and
strength. He came out a physical wreck.
Another prisoner, q man named Friese.
who was only released a few days ago. is
also dead from typhoid fever contracted
while IN confinement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12
THE CORY DUELING FIELD.
A Soul-Thrilling Story Of the BIoodless Fight
Between Calhoun and Williamson.

AUGUSTA, Ga. Aug. ia special to the
Constitution from the Williamson-C Calhoun
dueling field says:
"ON THE FIELD, Aug. 10.
Daylight has gone and darkness is here
The train comes to a halt go near the State
line that some of the party think that they
are in Georgia. Captain jackson and Mr.
ing upon deep field. with a high cut in
is actually in the cut. Dense,
heavy timbers ,, are on all sides
are to be seen only. A thick. heavy cloud
hangs oyer everything, but morning is
rapidly drawing near, and the full moon
shows occasionally. There Is deep feel
ing of awe over all; over all. possibly. ex-
cept two gentlemen who are so soon to az
tempt each Others life. On the outside
Captain Jackson and Mr.. King are wander
ing through the woods. searching fora spot.
AS they move along, arm in arm. they talk
familiarly and pleasantly; 4 place is
fSend Ss choice a%& CAPTAIN sasssHn takes Mrs.
King takes the choice of weapons.
The principals leave the coaches
with DR.. Cooper. DR.. Beatty and few
spectators. Capt. Jackson places Mr.. CAL
the heavily clouded moon, and then the
distance is stepped off. Mr.. Williamson
takes his position. Dr. Cooper drops upon
his knees and opens his surgical case,
knives, etc, while bandages are laid out
upon the ground. DIR. Beatty. near Mr..
Williamson, does the same. Then Mr.. King
produces q pair of pistols and the crowd
gathers around Messrs. Calhoun and WILL
iamson, who stand with right side to right
side, just where they were placed.
"'Gentlemen,' said DR.. Cooper, must this
bef
Neither gentleman authorized to speak
answered, and DR.. Cooper. realizing that he
had done all he could to prevent the fight,
walked TO his case of instruments. Then
Captain Seay came forward and asked to
adjust ii, and was so persistent that he had
to be carried away almost bodily. Captain
Jackson was unacquainted with the gun.
1t is double-acuing Smith 81 Wesson. ~
calibre, hammerless, and with safe
ty attachment The Captain soon
learned the weapon and handed it to Mr..
Calhoun, at the same time explaining il.
Mr.. King did the same for Mr.. Williamson.
Nothing more renamed to be done. Capt.
jackson. took position. The word was
given. In rapid succession six shots rang
out. One came from Mr.. Calhoun's pistol
and five from Mr.. Williamson's. Then a
colloquy occurred which ended in an ad-
justment of the difficulty on terms honora-
ble TO eaclD
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Cable HAfeS,

The Shah left Paris yesterday for Baden.
Mr.. Thomas A. Edison has arrived at
Paris.
Prince Alexander. of Battenberg, has
been appointed to the command OF an Aus
trian regiment in Styria.
A report is current that the Russian gov
ernmept lspreSslng the regents OF Seryla to
expel sx-King Milan from that country.
Mexican federal troops are aiding the
authorities against the strikers at the Sierra
Carmen and Coahuiia mines. One hundred
men are on strike.
The Congo State will ask the Belgian
government for an annual subsidy of f60,-
600 for ten years to insure the continuance
for t. fraii way has beer secured
Drought has caused the death of large
numbef of cattle in northern Tamaulipas.
Mexico. Heavy rains have fallen in the
City of Mexico for several days past. Min
ing blooms" are reported III San Luis I O.
tosi.
Al the international races at Amsterdam,
Colonel Wood, belonging to Mr.. McPhee, OF
New York, won the Prix du Sport Club and
the Prix du Comte Carrier. The former
race was at $500 metres, and the latter at
5000 metres.
Messrs. Ellis and Ferguson are in Mexico
in the interest of their scheme of taking
negroes from the Southern States TO Mex
ico They have thus far received no en-
couragement either from the authorities or
from private individuals.
The Cretan commission which is treating
with Ria Pasha, the Governor of the island,
demands reduction of taxation, financial
autonomy, reform of the law courts and
distribution of the public Offices among
Christians and Moslems according to their
respective numbers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12

HIS Health Good-Irish-Ameri Harm the
Cause by Mixing 1t with Home Politics.


Cause by Mixing 1t with Home Politics.
LONDON, Aug 1l.-Joseph j. O'Don.
oghue left here day for trip to Shak-
speare's birthplace before sailing homo
next Saturday on the Umbria. This week
he dined with Parnell He was asked If
Parnell referred to the falling off of SUBJ
scriptions to the Irish cause from America.
MOP said O'Donoghue; "he said moth
ing about it. He told me much in conf
dence which | should like to say to Amer
leans but cannot now. This much I can
say as to the result of the conversations if
the friends of the Irish cause in America
only knew and realized the great
harm they do over here by mix
ing it with American political issues, they
never would do it again. Parnell told me
his health is fairly good and his confidence
in his ultimate triumph unabated. He
not to return again during the session, un-
less he Is sent for"
There are many friends of Mr.. Parneil
who are very anxious concerning their
leaders health. The present session of
Parliament has witnessed his absence from
actions of the special commission, whose
sittings he has perforce attended. has told
heavily on his physical and vital strength
His absence from the House has greatly
lessened his hold on his party, many Of
whom believe that n more active and at
tentive leader could have prevented Mr..
Balfour's recent successes. Mr.. Parnell has
greatly weakened him, and it is now GER
tain that his proposed recuperative trip
will be of long duration, probably extend
ing over the next eight or ten months.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12
GOT TIRED OF THE BARGAIN,
An Italian Who Purchased Wife, Sold Her
Again, and Then Sued for the Money.

TACOMA, w. T.. Aug. u.-A singular case
was tried in Justice Patrick's court yester-
day. Santos Cordova. an Italian. was
guardian of pretty Italian girl whom he
hoped some day to make his wife. In April
Martin Petreck, another Italian, appeared
in the field and proposed marriage, but the
young lady said she was engaged to Santos.
Petreck thereupon asked Santos what he
would take for his claim on her affection.
He named $50 as the price, and the bargain
was speedily made. For $50 cash and O
two-year note for 500 Santos Cardova re-
linquished his claim on his fair country
that the maiden did not lavish any affec-
tion upon him. He then proposed TO trade
back, and secured his note. but the cash
was refused: He brought suit. but the
court decided that the contract was illegal
Petreck lost his money and had to pay costs,
and did not secure the girl.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12
WHO Is BOULANGER's BANKER?

Neither the French Government Nor Any
body Else Can Find Out the Name.
PARIS, Aug u.-Though apparently able
to clear up every other mystery in Bou-
langer's career the public prosecutor comes
to a dead stop upon the grand question of
funds. How" he asks, "can the General
carry on a war without fundsi Where does
the money come froms" Of course the
Boulangists point to the $4,000 registered
letters received by their chief, but even
supposing that each letter had contained a
100-franc note, more than $4,000 have been
spent by the General during last year.
Some few months ago long telegram in
cipher was dispatched to one of the largest
New York banking establishments asking
fortnight. for nine months at 25 per cent.
1t offered as the only security the all but
absolute certainty of the Generals political
success. The bankers actually sent over
one of themselves TO inquire into the mat
ter. the result being that the money was
not lent. A careful sending of dispatches
to every American banking-hOuse may
have brought forth fruit. The only thing
certain is that the General has had and still
has abundant funds. Money, he declares
is no consideration with HIM, and he acts
as Ii 1t were not.
The French Senate continues IN secret
session. 1t was evident that the senators
were impatient with the Procureur-gen
erals trumped-up and long-winded accusa-
tions, for they were anxious to cut them
off. and adjourned without hearing the end
1t is asserted that if the impeachment
should fail there will bo a trial by court
martial, which would enable the govern
ment to condemn the General in his alb
scence and sentence HIM to death. What
ever may be the result, it is absurd to sup
pose that General Boulanger will be
troubled in his refuge by demand by the
French government for his extradition.
England is not in the habit of surrendering
politicians who take refuge on her soil to
the tender mercies of their governments.
The General will continue 10 enjoy as long
as he desires the hospitality which England
has always accorded political refugees, from
Comte de Paris, the hereditary pretender.
The letters of Boulanger which were pro-
duced before the Senate conrt tend to prove
that Boulanger shared with Burel the COM
missions paid by army contractors. Mime.
Pourpre, the mistress of Boulanger, has
written to Louise Michel certain disclosures
concerning the General.
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MRS. HARRIsoN's HEALTH.
Much Fatigued by the Long Campaign, an
Has Found No Rest I'm the White House.

Much Fatigued by the Long Campaign, and
Has Found No Rest I'm the White House.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE Post, to-day,
has the following: THE idea seems to have
gone abroad that Mrs Harrison's health
has been so undermined by her exertions in
getting the White House in complete run
ming order, added to her many public
responsibilities, as to make her un-
able to undergo the many laborious
exertions attendant upon her posi-
ton during the approaching, season.
Tho truth of the matter is that, as Mrs.
Harrison not long since remarked TO the
writer. her strength was greatly broken
down upon her entrance TO the White
House from the fatigue of the long cam
paign. through all of which she was
her husbands active and enthusiastic
supporter. and the task proved no light
easy burden. Her expectations or
complete rest and freedom from care npon
assumption of her high position met with
serious disappointment at the start from
her over-anxiety to accomplish ali those
little domestic Improvements so dear TO the
heart of good housewives. 1t was not long.
however, before she discovered the many
stumbling-blocks in her way. end the utter
futility of the attempt. ltwas at this time
that the services of Mrs. Scott Lord were
engaged as resident housekeeper. Doubt
less Mrs. Harrison will be sufficiently re-
stored in health at the expiration OF her
summers rest in the mountains TO fill the
demands Of her posi- tion.r
Washington special in the Philadel-
phla Inquirer says: An intimate lady
friend of Mrs. Harrison expressed her
self with deep concern in regard to
the ability Of the first lady of the
land to undergo the laborious exactions of
ceremonial and social entertainments at
the executive mansion during the coming
season Mrs. Harrison has not been at all
well since she entered the White House.
Tie labOrious task Of experimenting the
putting of the man sion in condition TO meet
her ideas of housekeeping has been great
strain upon her energies. What has been
said on this subject cannot be construed as
a reflection upon the housekeeping of her
predecessor.
Mrs Cleveland was young and inexperi-
enced, and had not had thirty-six years OF
trials in housekeeping from the humblest
station of doingal the household work her
self up to the charge of servants carrying
out her directions. scientifically intrusted
such matters to her housekeeper and
servsnts, and it can be said that mox<
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12

He Drew an Immense Crowd to Bishop Doanes
Little Church by the Sea.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, Aug. 11.-President
Harrison went to church at Northeast
Harbor this morning, in company with
Secretary and Mrs. Blaine, Congressman
and Mrs. Lodge. Miss Harriet Blaine,
Walker Blaine and Private Secretary Hal
ford. The service was held in the Episco-
pal chapel of st. Mary's-by -the-sea, a
quaint little building about twelve miles
from Bar Harbor, with accommodation for
three or four hundred. The church was
crowded. and chairs were placed in
the porch. Bishop Doane, of AL
bany. who has O summer residence at
that resort, preached the sermon. which was
based upon the deliverance Of the Israelites
from Egypt, and in which no mention of
politics or direct allusion to the guest of
the day was made. After he began it the
presidential party arrived and were ad-
mitted by side door,, occupying two pews
which had been reserved directly in front
of the pulpit. After the sermon there was
the doxology, the Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord
GOD Almighty, and short prayer. in which
the PRESIDENT, Governors, counselors and
Others in authority were remembered.
Ihe usual collection was not forgotten.
When the service was over the President
walked down the center aisle, chatting
WIN ohy VhC W uO CIooSo 10 speak. AS uc
stood on the green in front of the chapel
with four or five hundred people surround
ing him. he responded to personal greetings
by nearly all OF them.
He lunched at the residence of Mrs.
Gardner, a daughter of Bishop Doane. In
the afternoon the party drove back TO
Stanwood by the ocean drive, stopping at
Mr.. Palmer's cottage for tea, where they
met Secretary Tracy, Mrs. Wilmerding,
his daughter; Lieutenant and Mrs. Mason
and Mrs. Cowles The parties from the
Dispatch, and these officials and ladies, to-
gether with Congressman and Mrs.
BOutelle and Mr. and Mrs. Edmund
Pendleton, were among the diners at Mr..
Blaine's cottage later in the day. Monday
the Ellsworth trip will be made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12
TOLL AND TROUBLE.
Mass Meeting Of the Northern Illinois Miners
Held at Streator.

STREATOR, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-THE miners
mass-meeting in this city yesterday was
not large, but its spirit was decidedly war
like. The contingent from Kangley was
extreme and dominated the meeting to the
discontinue of the more moderate Streator
miners. A motion to compromise on 75
cents was passed, but was reconsidered
through the efforts of the Kangley men.
Six delegates were elected to attend the
joint conference of miners and operators, TO
be held under the auspices of the State Board
of Charities at Joliet, Monday. They were
instructed TO accept 77l2 cents as
basis of settlement. Secretary Cheeseman,
of the executive committee, advised the
Coal Run miners not to accept the award
of the board of arbitration unless the
clause relating to the term for which said
award was made binding was stricken ont.
A meeting of the Coal Run miners, held
after the mass-meeting determined to stand
by the award and go to work under it Mon
day morning. A committee from the Coal
Run miners waited on the officers of the
company and effected an arrangement by
which any settlement arrived at by the
district as whole will be accepted in
place of the award of the arbitrators. The
miners are hopeful of an advance being Sc
cured, and show as much determination
now as ever. The attitude of the operators
is rigid and uncomprOmising.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-12
THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
Why Gideon P. Brown, Ofthe Great Bos-
ton Wool Firm, Suddenly Disappeared.
He Had Borrowed Heavily on the Firms Paper
-HisTransactiOns Pulled Down His Firm
and Two Great Manufactures.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
Boston, Aug. 11.-Amasa Clark, Junior
member of the firm of Brown, Steese g.
Clark. said to-day that he had no doubt
that Gideon p. Brown, the absent member
of the firm was in Canada or Mexico or
some other place outside of the United
States. He was entirely confident that Mr..
Hall was not mistaken in the man
he saw in Albany, Wednesday morning, be-
cause Mr.. Hall had known Mr.. Brown for
years. Mr.. Browns coachman," said Mr..
Clark. 'Ied us to believe that he had taken
Mr.. Brown to the Providence station
to take the II o'clock train Tuesday
night. On that assurance L sent
private pmEats detective etc f.mis to Westerly, R.
| found that was on the wrong track.
Since then the coscbman has admitted that
he drove Mr.. Brown to the Albany
station and that he took the 1850
had any, money to speak of with him.
l have been in business with him for
fifteen years. and while l knew he was
very careful. had never supposed him
dishonest. He had entire charge of the
finances. and in the last week he had bor-
rowed an immense amount of money on the
firms credit. What he has done with 1t
don't know, He may have spent it in the
interest OF the nr1n."
Ii is authoritatively stated that no state
ments can be made of the affairs of the
firm until an expert has gone over the books
and Strengthened matters out somewhat.
Broker Clarence A. Dow is creditor to the
amount of $500 for note negotiated on
Monday. The note was taken back for q
change IN the Endorsement. and Dow did
not get it again, although Brown got his
money on it.
Gideon p. Brown was treasurer of the
great Riverside mills at Providence, II. L.,
eern at Oswego, N. Y, both of which went
into the hands of the sheriff just before
Browns flight.
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Killed by His Own Weapon.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Aug. 11.-When the
east-bound Southern Pacific train reached
Rosenburg Junction. yesterday morning, at
4 o'clock, it was found necessary to break
open a car of the Wells-Fargo express to
lind out what was the matter with j. III.
Graham, the messenger. He was lying on
his back dead, with bullet just under the
left eye. His pistol, with one empty cham
Der, was found in pigeon-hole of one of
the money safes, with the muzzle pointing
towards the dead man. 1t is supposed the
revolver exploded while Graham was lean
Ing over the safe arranging his cash. He
was single: about thirty years old, and
came from Brooklyn, n. Y, where his body
VIII be shipped for intermert.