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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
CANCELLED ITS POLICIES.
The Home Insurance Company Wlthdraws
from the Railway Insurance Combination.

New YORK. Dec. 1O.-The fact that the
Home Insurance Company had Cancelled
Its entire amount of insurance risks during
the week has caused a great sensation and
much indignation among the companies in
the railroad insurance combination. The
combination includes the Home and Green
wich insurance companies, Of this city;
London, Liverpool and Globe; Ph9nIx. of
London; Royal, Of Liverpool. and Amer
lean, of Philadelphia. These companies
have heretofore rewritten policies for one
another. so that in case of loss the burden
would not fall on any one company. Each
company was under contract to take a cer-
tain percentage of the risks written by any
OF the other companies. In this way they
have controlled an enormous amount of in
eurance
The Home Insurance Company has not
only Cancelled the policies written on Its
own account but also the rewritten risks of
the other companies. A leading department.
manager of one of the companies included
in the combination said to-day: The
throwing up of the rewritten insurance of
the Home company Is a serious blow to the
other companies aud will lead 10 unfortu-
nate complications The fact is, the COM
pauies have been carrying this on at q
serious loss for some time. and the result
Will be that the rates on all railroad
schedules will have to be considerably in
creased. The action of the Home company
In canceling it's own policies we have no
quarrel with. but We object to Its canceling
such policies as it has rewritten"
us 1t not q fact that the other companies
in the combination have winked at this
move on the part of the Home, in order to
force the railroads into the payment of a
higher rate7" was asked.
by no MEANS" was the reply. ION the
contrary. there is a hard and bitter feeling
against it for leaving US in the lurch."
HAS conference been called to take
action on the matter?"
Not that i know of, although it is prob
able that there will be. While the contract
permits any company to withdraw or cancel
Its policies, II is an unusual proceeding,
and will result in future tronble. The
amount of insurance placed. with those re-
written. amounts TO over Sl.0OO,000. The
objects insured include every thing capabl Q
of being destroyed by fire. such as rolling
stock, trestles. bridges and depots."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Senator Paddock Says 1t Is the Ablest State
Paper Ever Sent to Congress.

Senator Paddock Says 1t Is the Ablest State
Paper Ever Sent to Congress.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Paddock
chairman of the Senate committee on agri-
culture and forestry, after a careful read
ing of President Harrison's message, said of
1t o-day: 1T IS one of the very strongest
and ablest state papers that ever emanated
from the executive Office. 1t is magnifi-
cent presentation Of the executive and leg
islative work of the past year-an exposi-
tion of Republican policies and Repub-
lican accomplishments which viii
be received with enthusiastic COM
mendaton by every Republican every
where. 1t cannot fail to excite a
powerful influence upon the worlds esti-
mate of our growth, financial strength and
general prosperity. In vigOr. cOmprehen-
siveness and lucidity of statement 1t is a
masterpiece. The recommendations as to
new legislation are in several i'm
pOrrant respects original. and in
most respects will merit the
wishes of the conservative people of the
West After this great document nothing
further Will be required to convince even
his most uncharitable partisan opponent
that President Harrison is one of the strong
est thinkers, ablest statesmen, and withal
one of the best eqnipped In respect of liter
ary attaInments of all our Presidents from
the beginning."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
Two Enr,ish ODin;ons

LONDON, Dec. lO.-The st. James Gazette,
commenting to-day on President Harrison's
message to the American Congress, says
that the most important point in the docu-
ment is that part which has reference to
the results of the Mckinley tariff. The
figures presented, the Gazette declares
compare significantly with British figures
which remain stationary. 1t is all very
well TO say that the Americans will present
~ discover the mistake in their fiscal pol
icy, but, perhaps. they may not In the
meantime the calculations of the support
ers of the Mckinley bill are working out
much better than any one in England had
reason to expect.
The Globe sarcastically comments on the
message. which. it says, is adroitly traced
spread-eagleIsm is served mp hor: in others
nervous Yankees are assured that the gov
ernment knows how to climb down-as IN
the case of Chilli and the Behring sea dis
pute. Lord Salisbury, the Globe adds
need not be much frightened at President
Harrison's tremendous menace and express
sion of concern at foreign encroachments
upon territories controlled by American
government. The paper further says th nc
If Venezuela passed under American con-
troll the least that could be expected would
be that the suZerain rower would forth
with guarantee the Venezuelan debt. The
Globe disputes the statement made in the
message that the prosperity of the United
States is entirely due TO the Mckinley bill
On the contrary. it says, the prosperity of
the country Is due 10 an exceptional har-
vest there at q time when Europe is short
of grain.
Rudini on the New Orleans Lynching.
ROME. Dec. 10.-In the CHAM ber Of Depu-
ties. to-day. replying TO q question asked
by Signor Campi on Italy's relations with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
General Notes.

Special 20 the Indian apohs Journal.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-F. c. Haines, of
Goshen, is at the Arno.
MISS Ursula Strong, of Shelbyville. who
has been visiting friends here for some
time, has gone to New York with Mrs
Hobart Brooks nee Scott
While the exact destination of the cruiser
San Francisco. now getting ont ut San
Francisco. cannot be officially ascertained,
it Is generally understood at the Navy De-
partment that she ls going to Honolulu.
The acting Secretary of War has made q
decision that the period of forty years
service required by the act of Congress ap-
proved juno 80. 1882. to entitle an army of
ficer to retirement on bis own application
includes the period of his service q cadet
at the United States Military Academy,
West Point y. Y.
Secretary Foster is steadily improving
His temperature has been normal for the
last twenty -four hours.
The Controller of the Currency has called
for q report of the condition of the national
banks at the close of business Wednesday,
Dec. ,.
Speaker Crisp this morning appointed
John L. Waterman his private secretary.
President Harrison sent to-day to the
Senate a list OF appointments made durin q
the recess of Congress. which require con-
firmatiOn by the Senate. There were about
seventy-fiye in all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11

the United States, Premier Rudini said
that he had taken note of the friendly ex-
pressions contained In President Harrison )
message. and felt confident that the ques-
tions at Issue between the two countries
would soon be settled.
The London Chronicles correspondent in
Rome says: The United States govern
meut has given the Italian government a
semi official promise to so modify the Amer
lean Constitution as to insure the most alb
solute protection to foreigners. Upon this
promise the Italian governments intimates
its willingness TO regard the New Orleans
dispute as closed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
Stole SIS. 900 Worth OF .y,we,ry.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Dec. 10. james Weekly
and Joseph McNevins were arrested this
afternoon for dollar rob-
berry committed at the Union Depot on the
18th of November. On that day a drummer
for A. Peabody * Co. Wholesale jewellers
of New York, arrived in the city aud left
his sample trunk at the Union Depot.
That evening his trunk. which contained
$4,000 worth of diamonds and iewelry.
was stolen. Tne robbery was traced to
Weekly and McNevius through articles
which they had sold and pawned around
tho city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
MINOR MATTERS.
Mr.. Blaine Surprises His Friends by Accept
ing an Invitation TO Speak In Public

Mr.. Blaine Surprises His Friends by Accept
ing an Invitation to Speak In Public.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-A number of
business men from Boston called on Secre-
tary Blaine this morning to invite him to
address public meeting at the Hub OH
Jan. z. To the surprise of all Mr.. Blaine's
friends he accepted the invitation and said
that the only contingency which might
keep him away was the possible illness of
Mrs. Blaine. She had been under the
weather for some time. Mr.. Blaines ac-
ceptance marks his temperance q pub
lie speaker. For the last two years be has
declined repeated invitations to address
meetings. He has had more than a hun
dred applications since he became Secre-
tary of State, aud his invariable response
TO them all was that he did not desire TO
appear before the public owing to his being
an official of the Cabinet. He usually ad-
ded that the applicants had better see the
President, as it was more fitting for him TO
speak before the public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
MIR. Blaine Was Counted out.

COLUMBUS. o.. Dec. 1O.-State Auditor
f.. w. Poe. who has just returned from "a
visit to Washington. says that while there
he called on Secretary of State James g..
Blame, who. in the course OF convcrsa-
tion pertaining TO the campaign of 1854.
when Mr.. Blaine was the Republican candI-
date for the presidency. remarked that he
Mr. Blaine was counted ont in New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
HOW THE CHINESE FIGHT.
Details OF the Capture OF Town by Rebels
A Sacrifice To the Flag.

"A Sacrifice tn the Flag.
New YORK, Dec. 1O.-The North China
Herald of the 9th of October gives the par
ticulaIs OF the Salt Liken riot in FalSien
province. The place or town was Telilms,
not Chaughna as was reported. The leader
of the insurgents is named Chen, and has
q force under his command on top OF hill
outside the city of some three thousand
men. A large flag bears the words: Sweep
Away the Tarter Dynasty and Tranquilize
the People" The insurgents are IN rags. "a
grass rope round the waist taking the place
OF "A belt and "a coarse hat serving as a he'll
met. The military advisors are monks.
Incense Tor success was offered IN the
Taisan Temple before the standard was un-
furled. The iiTst expedition was directed
against the salt Liken office. which was
stormed and burned. The Liken deputy.
with his assistants. took TO their heels
on the first lntimation of danger. One un-
fortunate. however. fell into the hands OF
the insurgents. who nailed his hands and
feet on board ana cut him mp piece-meal.
The victim was considered 10 have been
sacrifice 10 the flag. which. by characters
written thereon, expresses the cause OF the
rising. The magistrate. Chon. had given
over his seat TO the new magistrate. Shee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
Mills May BE Promoted To the senate.

GALVESTON. Tex. Dec. 10-The defeat
of Roger Q. Mills for the speakership has
given widespread support it Is said. to the
efforts of his admirers 10 elect him to the
United States Senate. Governor Hogg has
called an extra session of the Legislature.
The eIeation of n successor to John IL.
Reagan will be one of the duties of that
body. Senator Chiffon holds his appoint
ment from the Governor. and although a
candidate for election by the Legislature,
the friends of Mills are said TO be contdent {
OF electing the tariff-reform champion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
Fatal Roller Ernlnsion

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Dec. 10. - The
boiler in the saw-mill of L. +. Stor ebracker
exploded this morning. instantly killing
Charles Tyson, engineer. seriously wound
ing Philip and Hamilton Hudson, and in
juring Charles Saunders and w. X. Chalk.
Philip Hudson hos since died.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
Want Free Biudinc-Twine.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1O.-The Missouri State
Grange. in session 1t Liberty. Mo-. has
adopted a resolution asking the oranges of
Illinois, Pennsylvania. Nebraska. Indiana
and Iowa, now in session. TO memorabilia
Congress to put bindiDg-twine on the free
list
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11
SPRINGER TO BE REWARDED
To Be Given the Chalrmanship of the
Committee on Ways and Means.

Will Not Attempt General Revision of the
Tariff, but Will Try to Put Wool, Salt, Lum-
Der and Other Articles on the Free List.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-11

huuiif on TIC New Orieans Lynchtng.
ROME. Dec. 10-In the Cham Der of Depu-
ties, to-day. replying TO q question asked
by Signor Campi on Itaiy's relations with
The morning call., 1891-06-04

because / am so mean with my dollars
Miss Green gave drawing room tea, which
was largely attended by American Lou
doners"
The two ladies mentioned here, Miss
Green and Mrs. Sidney Peddar, are the
daughters OF the late William Green of this
city, who was the owner of the Arcade
property on Market street aud other vaiu-
able real estate, which placed him in the
ranks OF the substantial men of San Fran
cisco. Some time in the '70's he and his
wife were divorced, Mrs. Green being given
the custody of the children. Subsequently
mother and daughters went on a European
trip, and after tour Of the European cities
settled down in England. Some six years
ago the father, who had married again, died
and contest for the estate was waged by
the daughters against the second Mrs.
Green. The case was fought in the courts
for several years and was settled very
favorably for the children.
Mother and daughters have since perma-
nently established themselves in the En-
gltsh capital. Mrs. Green No. resides
here, as does also A. r. Green, the brother
of the deceased, who now manages the
business of the estate.
Speaking OF the 'drawing-room" upon
the occasion referred to. the Queen, in its
Court Chronicle, says: 1.-THE last drawing
room of the season held by her Royal High
ness the Princess of Walesl. according to
the Queens commands, on Wednesday last,
was very brilliant one and remarkable for
the number of women Of distinguished rank
who were present.
ut was an ideal day for drawing room
warm and bright like summer; and the sun
added greatly to the beauty OF the palace.
and lighted up the somewhat somber grand
eur Of the throne-room. The sun made
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SALVATION ARMY.
Establishing Factories and Homes
in London.
Trying to Put in Practice the Theories Of
Charity, Industry and Morality Found
in Darkest England"

The scheme set forth by General Booth in
his recent publication, In Darkest En-
gland" is already bearing fruit aud various
experiments are being tried in London with
the view of putting in practice the theories
advanced by that reformer.
Since last October over $500, 900 has been
contributed for the establishment of a
colony, the site Of which is to be selected
hereafter A great deal of the money is
being expended in the experiments men,
toned in and about London, where food
and-shelter homes. rescue homes, prison.
gate homes, ETC., have been recently estab-
liShed. The shelter homes are greatly APP
preciated and thousands find lodging in the
depOts every night.
PRISON WORK.
The Prison-gate Brigade belongs to the
Prison-gate Home and rescues many dis
charged criminals from their former ass0-
ciates in vice. The Farm Colony is stu
ated near London and work is furnished to
many thousands as a sort of preliminary
examination or test for entrance TO the main
colony 70 be established hereafter, probably
IN South Africa.
The Rescue Home is also doing good
work, and many fallen women are being
taught trades and kindly cared for. An
emigration department as an auxiliary TO
the Farm Colony Is also III successful opera
ton.
This part of the scheme is generally mis-
understood. 1t is not proposed To ship the
thousands which have proven themselves
willing to work at the Test Farm in Lon
don to be TUNED loose upon the labor mar
ket OF any country. They will have access
only to the land provided by the army aud
Will remain under the direction OF that
body after leaving England.
INDUSTRIES TAUGHT.
The Training Farm comprises 800 acres
Of tllIable land, purchased by General
Booth at a cost of 912,000. Nearly all Of the
trades will be taught by recruits in the shop
now being erected in London. Thousands
of tradeomen have been sent to good situa-
tons through the agency of the City Colony.
In this matter only the very bestare chosen
and only those who have proved themselves
competent and faithful workmen.
The match factory has been started and
large numbers here find employment The
average wages earned by matchbox makers
in London are from 2Ad to 25Ad gross.
The army factory pays Al gross, which is
considerable Improvement This factory
is now turning out about 1000 gross a week,
and the facilities in this work are to be
greatly extended by the erection of several
new buildings
Brusll-making is another industry in
which the army proposes to engage to a
considerable extent. A mandatory has
been established and is now in su Gees sful
operation.
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GREEN AT COURT
A Frisco Girls Challenge to Al
bert Edward.
She Wears His Flumes in Defiance Of the
Observation-Disclosures Coming Belle
of the Gay Capital

"One ofsthe most important social func-
tions Of the week." says London England)
correspondent of the New York Press, I'M
der date of Goth ult, twas the Queens
drawing-room, which was as brilliant and
crowded and uncomfortable as the heart Of
woman could desire"
Continuing in this strain the writer gives
a pretty description of the 900 loyal and
devoted subjects" making their lowest
obeisances before the Queen. surrounded by
the scarlet-clad beef-eaters and the youthful
court pages, all exercising to the fullest the
little brief authority vested in them for the
occasion. After painting the glorieS and in
conveniencies of the court fete his trenchant
pen was directed to the debutantes, concern
ing two of whom, in whose career San Fran
cisco has an interest, he wrote as follows:
THE dTawing-rOOm was rich in preSenta-
tioUs. but among all no one attracted more
attention, or has been the cause of more
whispering, talking and shaking of aristo-
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SPORTING EVENTS.
Match Race Between the Yachts
Ceres and Cyretta.

A race which promises to excite consider
able interest in yachting circles has been
made between the yachts Ceres and Cyretta.
1t will be remembered by those who Wit
messed the recent regatta of the Corinthian
Yacht Club that the Ceres, which is very
fast sailer, met with an accident which car
ried away her rigging and disabled her in
such manner that all hope of success was
abandoned.
Although winged" badly the little craft
was splendidly handled ard came home in
good company, to the surprise of all who
judged that she would be nowhere in tine
race after her rigging parted. The owners
of both crafts have been INDUCING in a little
'chaff" since the race, and to determine
which Of the flyers is the fastest "plougher''
a race has been arranged to take place on
the 2Slh inst. for dinner
Thefleet of the Cornthian Yacht Climb
will cruise TO Martinez on Saturday, and
will return "by easy stages" on the follow
ing day.
r. Valentine. the newly elected director
of the California Athletic Club, is taking an
active interest in the affairsof that puglistic
combination. When seen yesterday relative
to the falling off in membership of the Climb
he stated that he was much surprised to
hear that such was the fat. The meeting
on Monday night was tile first he had at
tended as Director, and. although he did
not wish to appear too officious at his initial
meeting, he inquired as 10 the memberships
of the club. He was informed that since
the Jackson Corbett mo contest but two
members had sent IN their designations, and
one of these had been withdrawn.
1t WAS also stated for his information that
since the mo contest entertainment thirty-
two applications for membership had been
received. In response to all inquiry. the
other members of the Board OF Directors
told Mr.. Valentine. so he states that the
finances of the California Club had never
before been in such f10urshing condition.
He was informed that there was sufficient
money in the treasury 10 furnish the mem
bers of the club with frst-class contests for
three months to eOme-that is, the club has
enough money on hand to give one first.class
exhibition for good purse each month for
three months to come.
Mr. Valentine states that, while he does
not wish to display An undue haste as new
Director, II is his intention to do all in his
power to have the affairs of the club placed
in condition that will give perfect satisfac-
ton To the members,
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the gems sparkle on the neck of the Prin-
cess If Wales as she bent forward to return
the homage of those who passed before her,
and gave additional brightness to the lovely
color of the satin and brocade she wore
mer en- doye-the most becoming of all tints
to her. Princess Christian appeared in a
rich mauve broche, and velvet train to
match. The young Princess, who apper-
tains to the next generation, stood near her,
wearing light yellow opera cloak with a
high collar. The Prince of Wales was not
present. but the Duke of Cambridge had
place in the royal circle, and very few ref
erences were required from those who
passed the royal presence"
OF the dresses it says: "There were many
black dresses to be seen among those in at
tendance on the Princes and Princesses."
Then, after particulariZng them, it enters
into q description of the other prominent
Mrs. Sydney Peddar of San Francisco,
U. 5. a., and the Manor House, Fitzjobns
avenue. mpstead-Train from shoulder
In rich white brocade, crescent pattern;
train edged all round with silver ribbon
long ostrich plumeS on the shoulder and
tram. Pttticoat and half bodice in satin,
embroidered in silver crescents and stars on
gauZe. edged with silver fringe; upper part
of bodice and veil silver-spangIed gauZe.
Diamond ornaments; bouquet, large white
lilies and white lilac.
Miss Amy Green of San Francisco-Pres-
entatlon dress of white satin duchesse, en-
brodered with shower of vandyked Silver
fringes; Louis Qunze brOcsde robe de cour,
lined with rich white satin and bOrdered
with crepe liSse ruche; silver wings on
shoulders, forming sleeves. Head-dress,
long sllVer-s pangled veil and court plumes
ornaments, pearls and diamonds"