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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
MR.. FOSTER AND THE MORA CLAIM.
The E~x-Secretary Not Responsible for
the Delay I'm It's Settlement.

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
On my return TO the United States !
learn that recently circulation has been
given to a statement connecting me with
what is known as the Mora claim and that
the Journal has commented thereon editor
tally in a friendly, but somewhat apologetic
spirit. 1 esteem too highly the good opin-
ion Of the Journal and my own people OF
Indiana to quietly allow them to remain
under a misapprehension of the facts.
1 do not have at hand the text Of the
press report upon which your editorial OF
the 18th ultimo was based, but 1t stated
that 1, as the attorney Of the Spanish
government, have been responsible for de-
lay in the payment of the Mora claim.
In the first place, l never was the attor-
ney or agent of the Spanish government
in the Mora claim or any other business.
nor have l ever been employed by or re-
ceived a fee from that government or any
Secondly, / am not responsible for any
delay in the aymen of the Mora claim.
AS minister to Spain 1 urged its settle
ment and afterwards, as Secretary OF State,
its payment. If the published record is ex-
amined 1t will be found that the action
or two OF our ministers to Spain, Messrs.
its payment and the reasons they gave
Tor their action are not discreditable to
them. ! may remark, in passing, that the
Chief delay in the payment of this claim has
been caused by the claimants attorneys,
for II they had consented to the acceptance
by the State Department of the not unreas-
enable proposition of the Spanish govern
ment the lima would have received his
money years ago.
Allow me to add that / do not regard
legal ethics as so elastic" as to allow
of double dealing. on the part of an at
toruey, nor do I think that any amount of
diplomatic skill can justify the attempt
Ito serve two masters" While I have at
various times been honored with the con-
fidence of foreign governments / nave never
accepted a service inconsistent with my
with the interests or honor of my own
country. JOHN w. FOSTER.
Washington, D.. c., July 9.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

In England women vote for town coun-
ellis. local boards. poor law guardians,
v~estries. churchiwardens and SCHOOL boards.
they dont do IT in the land of the free
and the home OF the brave.
The French Academy still lacks one
member. and lola has another chance to
expose himself TO a rebuff. No candidate
has been chosen to fill the seat vacated by
the death OF Count Ferdinand de LeSseps.
Our habit of reading the Declaration of
independence on the Fourth of July is de-
rived from the old English custom Of hav-
ing the Magma Charta read twice a year
in the cathedrais. The bishops not only read
it. but accommodated those who broke il.
Mr.. Downey. the royal photographer,
when asked how the Queen sat for her
latest photograph. replied: like other
folks. When I had settled her. 1 said,
Would your Majesty put on a more favor
able countenanceg She said, Certainly
and put IT on"
Jules Verne is considerable. On being re-
quested by the editor OF a New York period
ical 10 prepare an article on What I Know
About America" he answered: What /
know OF the United States. where / only
loafed about for a fortnight. would be of
no interest TO anybody"
Miss Ella Ewing. of Price. No.. is known
as the SANITY giantess-" She is eight feet
two inches in height. weighs 290 pounds,
anu IL al tuluusldSJtC dlu SN SIffS-
tian. She is a prominent member of the
Christian Erdeavor Society, but has always
refused TO attend any of the conventions,
because the notice she would attract Is
distasteful TO her.
The Empress Eugene, before leaving
Paris for Cape Martin. gave Lieutenant
Colonel Bizot, who is under orders for
Madagascar. the campaigning kit OF the
Prince Imperial, and also that which she
herself used in her sad pilgrimage to the
scene of her sons death in Zululand. Col.
Blot is the son of the late General Bizot.
whose wife during the empire was one OF
the ladies of the Empress.
Although almost totally blind and suffer-
Ing from nervous prostration which rem
dered mental concentration almost impos-
sible for him. the late Francis Parkman
did what some consider the best historical
work that has been done in America. and In
doing Ii illustrated 4 great scientific truth
Of the operations of the human mind--that
It's greatest srengh comes only after its es-
sential weakness has been fully recognized.
A correspondent of . London newspaper
writes that the Queen OF Madagascar u
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

The stay granted by Justice White. of
the United States Supreme Court. to a
men of his race were excluded from the
grand jury. may nave a very important
bearing upon the execution Of the GRIM
tnal laws in States where the colored cit
lzen has been excluded from juries be-
cause of conspiracies 10 debar him from
the exercise OF the rights Of citizenship.
When a colored mar can no longer be
convicted by courts in which colored
citizens are excluded from juries. their
recognition viii! be imperative.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

1t is gatifying to know that the serv-
ices Of an artist OF such ability as Mr..
Macmonnies are to be secured in the de-
signing of the groups of s~tatuary for the
soldiers monument. All h parts OF
the structure which have been built
after the designs OF amateurs being
atrocities. for instance. h fountains.
h reasons why no more botching
should he allowed are obvious. The
Is a magnificent structure.
and all its parts should be in keeping.
Mr.. Macmonnies will doubtless produce
designs equal to the highest require
ments. and there is good reason for sat
isfaction over the present state of the
negotiations with him. AT Abe same
t3ne. the hystericaI rejoicing indulxed in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL THURSDAY, JULY II, 1896

while in 1894, the output of s.eos men was
valued at 5 1885, 34. or $3.50 per man. A
falling off of s147 for each mans prod
uct measures the loss which the paraly-
sis of industry consequent upon the free
trade experiment spf C~levelandism
brought to the coal industry in Indiana.
To thousands of poor people the shrink
age was more than a mere loss Of dol
lars, because it involved a lack of the
necessarieS OF life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

1t is said that the appointments which
It Is alleged that the Governor of Penn
~sylvania and the Mayor of Philadelphia
have made with a view OF promoting the
rather han helped the movement. Not
that the appointees were not good men,
but. with many applicants and few
places. h n who fills them is sure to
make more relentless foes than useful
friends Patronage is always a source
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
A STORY.
Says the Late Gear to Lonr
Uncle Sam a pile of Gold.

CHICAGO, July N.-A special from Wash
ington to the Post says: Discussion % the
gold reserve in the treasury and the action.
past and probable, OF the Ncrgar-Hoth-
schild bond syndicate brought to light the
fact tia Car Alexander III OF Russia of-
fered TO loan the United States all tii~ gold
necessary & maintain the reserve az any
figure desired. The friendly tender was de-
clned by President Cleveland because. after
several weeks OF consideration and delsbera-
tion and telegraphic correspondence back
and forth between Washington and 81.
Petersburg. 1t was decided that the Presi-
dent had not the authority 10 Issue bonds
or otherwise incur indebtedness in behalf of
the government. Since then the power of
the President and the Secretary or the
Treasury to issue bonds has been deter
mined. and IL the offer was repeated b. the
present Russian ruler II might be accepted.
The story Of the proposition made by the
Car and the way * was received by the
President and his advisers was one Of the
best-kept secrets OF the White House. Al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

Two dispatches from Colorado. dated
July s. announce the discovery Of new
gold fields of almost unprecedented rich
ness. If this sort OF thing goes on. Sem
ator Teller, when he returns from the
Ute reservation. may conclude to follow
the Republicans. even If their candidate
Is a gold bug. which means a candidate
who is opposed to unlimited silver COIN
age In the ratio OF is 10 I.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

In answer to a rudely inquisitive cor
respondent, the News undertakes to ex-
plain why it advocated free trade on
the ground that ii would make things
cheap and Is now rejoicing over the in
crease In prices 1t is a.labored effort.
and. after all, does not explain. 1t is
mighty hard for a free-trade organ to be
consistent now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

WASHINGTON. July io.-On.cials at the
State Department and about the Treasury
Department who should be In a position to
know. have no knowledge o. any tender by
the Russian government &c the United
States OF gold &c make good our gold re-
serve. as is reported 10 have been made
ABOUT TWO years ago. They say that " any
sucn oHer was made IL must have been n
an informal manner but from the fact that
the Russian government has itself Jeen
Obliged TO negotiate a gold loan since trat
time, they are inclined 10 believe that 90
such proposition was made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

1t will not do for those papers and
those men who. a year ago. were de-
manding the passage of the Wilson bill
and ~denouncing 1.-THE Brice-Gorman in
iquity.' to be claiming the present i'm
provement of business as the result of
the Wilson tariff law The ~iniquity
aforesaid became a law, and Mr.. Cleve-
land would not sign IL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following Places
P~ARISHAmerican Exchange In Paris, 80 Boulevard de
Capucines.
4 YoRK-Gnsey House. Windsor doscl and Aston
House.
and Barring 81.
CHICAGO-fahner House, Auditorium Hotel and T..
U. News Co., VI Adams street.
CINCINNArIJ r. Hawiey & Co.. fs4 Vine street
LouISvfLLE-C I. Deering, northwest corner OF
Third and Jefferson sts. and Louisville Book Co, 35s
Fourth ave.
81. LoUIS-UnionN News Company, Union Depot
WASHINGTON, ID. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt House.
Wilarus Hotel and tie Washington News Exchange,
H1h street. bet Penn ave. and Z street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

Governor Matthews is no more in ia
vor of the nomination of Shanklin than
OF the other aspirants for the Demo
cratic candidacy for Governor, Morti-
mel Nye. for instance. only he would
like to encourage the author of the 80
per cent. phrase because he has had
hard luck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
s,a.L, sal,sy p.>.;rssa.

SALIVA. Kan, fuzzy m-r,tf hundred
people nave Scen driven f.cm saeir ncsnes
in this city sscne ~ the Snsohs Va river
food. They nave taken refrgs n ssh.o.
zs,s THE valley Of the Sa,oks Has aeen
lesolated beyond description. Hundreds
OF farmers and their families have had 20
fy for their lives and crops are destroyed
and stock and buildings washed away.
Damage cannot be estimated I'LL the wa
fer recedas. Bridges have Decn washed
greatly damaged
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
..per Lewv smith. Old Mine.

YUMA, A. T.. July 10--It is now generally
dia, ON the desert. by the McHaney broth
ers is the old Pes Leg mine, found by
Peg Leg Smith and party sixty years
ago. The quality OF quartz, old workings.
human bones, kind OF gold. richness Of orr
and location Indicate that IL il really tho
Der day In q two-sfamp mill. Two million
dollars has been offered Tor the properly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

The Michigan City News celebrates its
sixtieth anniversary by issuing a handsome
illustrated edition. The News is a young
thing compared with the Journal. but it
Is doing very well for its age. and con-
gratu!ations are heartily extended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
Juvenile Ethics.

brother"
Jaw. why shouldn't ~"
because you are the larger"
law. that's jist w'yii am poundin' 'im!'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

At this distance It Is difficult to say just
what was the trouble with the Cornell
crew. but the simplest explanation seems
most plausible, namely. that the English
men We're the better men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

I~t>ss~ysther rough shedding for the
free-trade editor who wants to rejoice
over the increase Of prices but is ham,
pered by the fact that he promised an
era Of low prices as one Of the benefi-
cent results of tariff reduction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

Senator Blackburn appears in the un-
natural role Of a martyr when he be-
walls the fact to an audience that he
cannot speak because the Democratic
central committee of Kentucky has can
celed all his appointments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

Mr.. Steele. the artist. says he thinks Tom
linson Hall has a "largeness of feeling"
Perhaps 1t has. though everybody had not
noticed 1t. but one thing is sure-a good
many Of the people who have appeared on
it's platform have largeness of feeling well
deyeloDed-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

A corn crop in Indiana at the ratio OF
about so bushels to 1 inhabitant is
infinitely Of more Importance to the peo-
pie of this State than unlimited is to /,
and IL was worth more in dollars as a
commodity last year than the output Of
SILVER as such.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

There is coming to be a good deal of
talk here and there about a Cleveland
third term. He Will never have a third
term, but nobody would be better
pleased than Republicans to see him
enter the race for It.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

Wages have not been increased. but in
many cases they have been partially re-
stored to the Republican standard of
1892. Full restoration will come with
the return of Republicans to power.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

The Republicans Of Pennsylvania and
Ohio are numerous, but not so infinitely
so as TO be able 10 break up into two or
three Republican factions and yet whip
the Democracy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
He Iifghf Join.

The visitor-Are you a union lar
The Ironjawed Man-Course not. What
union could / belong 30?
Thought you might J,ne the iron work.
ers.n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

Those who happen TO come across the
Indiana Democratic platform OF Aug.
Is. 1894. will find in 1t a virtual deciara-
ton for the free coinage of silver. I.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

Chicago is going to have the highest
tower in the world. III order that it be not
unduly forgetful OF its humble beginnings,
it might put an image of the O'Leary COW
at the top.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
General Nafcs-

The President has appointed William r.
Anderson. of Kentucky. 70 be register OF
the Land Office at Enid. o. T.: Charles T.
CARPENTER, - 5c chief enginee-. aai I'd.
ward Dorrey and Henry y. Stayton. 20 be
frs. assistant engineers Ia the revenue cat
te- service
tire civil. service Commission b. the icre-
H.ea III II. the departments REQUESTING mat
they be placed under the protection or inc
>tNii-sc-yice laws. The petition aSs oeca
rvft-sed 20 the President.
To-day's statement % the coiiG.tion o. the
treasury shows: Avai,ahle caS5 o-iahecs
S-e., seq. -: gold reserve. Sf..;-i.co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

If the athletic gentlemen of Cornell AVE
any speciality they might mention what it
is. Meanwhile, they had better come home
and get a little strength in their arms and
l-,rr-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
Mn Eenfurea.

"And what were the main features of
Hannigahan's walker"
Eyes, to be sure"
"Eyes?" ste
"Yis. BACKED vans"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

DENVER, Col. July 10.-Alderman John
b. Emery to-day Instituted suits against the
Rocky Mountain News and he Denver he
SANDER. The newspapers irtimatec pretty
broadly that Alderman t:mery was corrupt-
I'd BY the Dcnvcr Union Water CouDoDy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
Both Unhappy,

Why do those two not smile at all?
Why lack they so in joy?
One wants to tell about baseball;
The other of his boy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11

AS the English vernacular has it, the
Cornell crew was not fit. Speaking after
the manner of Americans. 1t was not in il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
Jap. VIII Build War ships.

WASHINGTON. July lo.--It is the belief
among the officials here that the Japanese
viii ase a large part of the war indemnity
which China is 10 pay her for the purpose
of materially increasing her navy. The
financial resources OF Japan win be very
abundant Turing the coming year. as she
viii receive over 100000 before rext
May, and thereafter about S90.0o.o3 a
year for five years. This VIII be drawn
entirely from China and will be I'm aoci-
ton TO Japan's usual receipts iron: GUS
there have already Indicated their purpose
Of using "a considerable part Of the tcEds
on new ships. \ Japanese naval expert
visited here some time s.nce and went TO
the various American yarcs. Mr.. KErino.
the minister. also visited the cramp yards.
AS "A result of the talk there seemed lite
tie doubt that one or more large ships
would be ordered by Japan. Ihc govern
mert WAS certainly disposed that way. and
IL is believed that IL delay has occurred in
closing the contract ~ must be- due TO the
conditions imposed by the American bu'id-
org
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
Know NothfnR Ahout md.

though the incident occurred some two
years ago. nothing OF II mas re-clcd lsc
public until now
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-11
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.

The race at Henley-but there was nc
race at Henley.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
SIXTY LOST AT SEA.

The British stea mship Caterthun, 1,4OS
tons. which sailed from Hong Kong May IN
for Australian ports, was wrecked 10 far
"a can be learned KY persons were drowned
of whom forty-six were Chinese.
Second Officer Lsngfar, who had the watch
ON deck Mt the time OF the disaster. states that
the night was very dark. Suddenly the
steamer experienced terrific shock, and.
foupdered few minutes afterwards. The
Chinese in the storage made rush Tor the
,cats but only one boatload reached tho
shore.
A tug was sent out, but no trace could be-
,ound OF the missing cabin passengers. Three
ladies' are said to be among them. boats
oraw Of Chinese landed at Forster, about one
hundred miles north of this port.
IT appears that the Catterthun was wrecked
an the Seal Rocks, off Cape Hawk, during a
Gale The passengers, OF who fiity-fve were
Chinese. were asleep below when the steamer
Grounded. Only three of the European pas
soroers and the second mate OF the steiner
,vare saved. The others are missing, but 1t
SC believed that they succeeded in taking to
the boate, and may be heard from later on
uowever II tug sent out failed to find any
trace OF them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

In his boyhood Charles A. Dana was a
? clerk 10 a Buffalo store.
Hohenzolern is not the family name o.
Emperor William. His true name is WI
liam Zollern.
l. ZahgwIlI, the novelist, has a fonJnes
for wearing re necktles, vhich by no mean
become his yle of beauty.
Mrs. A. S. Palmer, who die at Cleveland
rec ntly, was in her youth instructor OF
jams A. Garfield. 1t was she who laugh
the fu ure President his alphabet.
Chief Iusre,tor Watt of the Boston
police force, is said to have the finest collec-
-tion OF clippings relating to crime and crimi'
nal, that can be found anywhere.
Mrs. E eanor Sedgwick, dean OF Newnh1m,
England's famous college for women, is a
eister o. first lord OF the Treasurer Balfour,
aud famous as one Of the best mathemat
clans In Englah1.
Joseph B. Stearns, of Camden, Me-, who
died recent y, at the age OF Is years, was the
inventor OF the famous duplex sys' EN- Of
biography He had the ret collection
OF carved worries In the world and was also
bib iomaniac.
Lady Aberdeen Is the latest victim o! Can
adian discomfort. The wife Of the Cover
nor General ask, the servants Of the house
holds which tho visits how they are treated
advises the maids to doff caps and Other
bldges OF servitude and shakes hands with
all the servants.
Georgs w. Gable began his literary career
By contributions 10 the New o leans "Pica'
yune," and they were 80 much ked that he
b came one Of It's regular staff. He then
sent short stories to "Scrlbner's Magazine. .
which upon pu LEGATION, aroused the atten-
tion OF or tics to he rise Of new man in a
new field His first long story was "Grand'
issimes."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
CAVE IN THE SIERRA NEvADAS.
Dark Cavern Where Myrinds or Bata
o,,.l n+La- C-aafurea Make Homes.

Dark Cavern Where Myrinds or Bats
aud Other Creatures Make Homes
OF all the strange places to be found
In the remote recesses Of the Sierra Ne
vadas none is any stranger than a Dat
cave in Kaweah canyon. There Is NOM
ing particularly strange about the cave
itself, but the fact that it Is the owen
ing Mace Of thousands Of web-Winged
animals makes it most uncanny anu
unusual spot. The cave Is In the wall
of the canyon, not fer back from the
water in the rainy season, and there Is
nothing about the appearance OF the
opening to attract attention during the
day. But approach the place at ABOUT
dusk. and q black stream OF shadoWy
forms will be seen passing In ana our
Of the opening accompanied by the
most peculiar odor in the world and
soft rllstling sound. The bats have
been asleep all day and are going III
search Of food. To enter the cave in
the daytime Is not q difficult task, but
is somewhat unpleasant. The opening
is large, and man can enter In an
erect position. About ten feet In the
entrance makes a turn, and an inky
blackness exists. Go little farther,
so as to be away from the air at the
entrance, and a most disagreeable odor
strikes the nostrils and every few feet
one treads upon the body of a Bat
While the cave is in darkness q pro-
found silence exists, but strike a light
and q sound like q waterfall Is heard.
Thousands of bats that have been
asleep at once awake and commence to
fly in circles about the cavern, which
can be seen to be very large. Round
and round they go, increasing In speed
every moment, and the odor of the cave
becomes more and more disagreeable.
When this happens it Is a wise thing
for the explorer to make his escape and
postpone further investigation until
night, at which time the cave is desert
ed. Even the dead bats on the floor VIII
disappear, having been eaten by the
others as soon as they awoke.