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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
Congressman Hardy Proposes the Re-
peal Of Two Sections of the Inter
state-Commerce Law.
REEDS WORK NEARLY DONE
HOUSE COMMITTEES MAY BE An
NoUScED NEXT MONDAY.
Three Committees 60 Determine EIec-
tion Contests-Scnate Reo-gx xnfza-
tion-The Bayard Resolution.
speeIal to the IndIanapolIs Jousnal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Dec. misrepresentation
Hardy has introduced a bill TO repeal Sec
tions Soo6 and 3oo7 of the Revised Statutes
and the amendments thereto. The title
not conveying definite Information as 10 the
nature OF the sections OF the statutes the
bill proposes to repeal. your correspondents
called on Mr. Hardy and asked him the
purport OF his proposed measures. He said:
Sections soo6 and sco7 of the Revised stat
utes are those portions OF the interstate
commerce law which permit goods I'm
ported into the United States 10 be placed
in sealed cars and transported over our
railways to the Dominion OF Canada and
then carried on the Canadian railways cross
the continent and then be sent 10 any
port Of the United States i'm the West. ia
fact goods bonded in Boston New York
are often sent over Canadian railroads 10
Chicago and other Western cities and over
the Canadian Pacific road TO the far West
ern States and Territories. My purpose
is to stop this The United States now
has invested In one line OF railway from
Omaha TO San Francisco considerably over
si00, 100000, besides which there are three
other American lines across the continent
from the mississippi river TO the Pacific
coast why snOulQ tnt Julktu SldltS per
NIT goods transported from one section
Of the United States to another over for
eign railways when fits own are fully cap
able of doing the work?
There was an inquiry some years ago
into this subject and I have learned that
over 10000 carloads of merchandise were
sent from the United States over Canadian
roads TO Western cities in the United
states i have also introduced n resolution
calling on the Secretary Of the Treasury for
the facts as TO the last three flscal years.
have also learned that $40, 100000 worth OF
merchandise was transported over the
Canadian Pacific last year and while am
not an expert In railway freight charges
! still think 5 per cent. OF the value would
be low rate across the continent and if
my information Is correct as 10 the amount
sent you can see that $2oo0.0oo was paid
the Canadian Pacific I'm one year which
ought 10 have gone TO our transcontinental
lines. Millions OF dollars worth OF goods
are annually landed at our ports in Brit
ish subsidized ships, pass over two or three
hundred miles OF American railroads built
by private capital and are then frefghtcd
from one to .hree thousand miles over the
heavily subsidized Canadian Pacific rail-
road. a road which is almost absolutely
owned by the Canadian government. ana
landed in American cities. propose 10
stop that kind OF business II I can AS
American citizens pay the freight Amer
lean railroads should receive it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
THURMAN's CAREER.
HIS Services I'm Public Life md to the
Democratic Party.

''The Old Roman" as Thurman was af-
fectionately styled by his political admir-
ers, was born in Lynchourg, Va, on Nov.
Is. 1913. His father was a Baptist clergy
man and a slave owner, but early in life
became impressed with sentiments against
slavery. He removed with his family to
Chillicothe, o.. in 1919. where he secured
employment as a school teacher, and his
son became one OF his pupils. Later young
Allen attended the Chillicothe High School,
and afterward was student in the acad-
emy of that town. He was proficient in all
his studies. but especially advanced in
mathematics, on which account he was
known among his school fellows as right
angled, triangled Thurman His mother
was the half sister OF William Allen, who
during his life. served in the House of Rep
resentatives in Congress In 1882. in the Sem
ate in Congress from 1897 to 1919, and as
Governor OF Ohio from 1874 TO 1876, and in
lSiS refused the Democratic presidential
nomination for the reason that he was
committed to the support OF Gen. Lewis
Cass who was subsequently nominated by
the convention and defeated.
AT eighteen Thurman attached himself TO
land surveying corps and mastered that
science during the three years he pursued
IL. In 1884 Governor Lucas made. him his
private secretary. After his admission to
the bar young Thurman returned to Chilli
cothe and entered into partnership with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
An Earrs Lament to Farmers.

LONDON, Dec. Eat the annual con-
gress of the National Agricultural Union
to-day the Earl of Winchelsea made the
opening address. He said that the feature
of the past year was the fact that SIS, 900
acres of wheat lard had ceased to grow
wheat. This meant. he explained, that the
country was deprived of 2.0O0.0O quarters OF
homegrown food, and that 20000 laborers
were thrown out of work, which, including
had been driven from the land. The Earl
said I'VE are becoming more and more
dependent upon foreign. and. possibly. hos
tile countries,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
COMMITTEE CHAIRMANsHIPs.s
Work OF the Republican Caucus Com-
mitfee I'm SntIsfying Senator'S.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12--The members
OF the Republican caucus committee OF the
Senate were engaged in conferences with
other members or the Senate to-day In an
effort to assure Themselves that the as
signments Of committee chairmsnships
which they have made win prove sat!sfac-
tory when the list shall be presented 10
the caucus. The committee has practically
completed this branch or its work and the
members feel. after comforting with their
colleagues. that the auotments they have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13

100000 Armenians Living ON Herbs
and ROOts-1OO,OOO Massacrcd.

LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch addressed
to the Associated Press and signed by a
number of Armenians of Constantinople has
been received here. 1t says: Armenia is
at her last gasp. The work of extermina-
tion continues The number of people mas
sacred reaches 100000 and half million of
survivors have taken refuge in the forests
and mountains, where they are feeding on
herbs and roots. Hunger and cold has be-
gun to make great ravages among them.
In the name of humanity and Christianity.
save rs"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
Prince OF woIc. Iniured.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Prince OF Wales,
while shooting or Sir Edward Lawson's es-
tate. in Beaconsfield, yesterday, had some
grains of powder from his gun blown into
his right eye. A doctor was summoned and
applied lamentations and cocaine, which al
layed the pain and enabled his Royal High
ness to return to London in the evening
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TORONTO. Ont, Dec 12.-ln the trial OF
Arthur a. Dicks, for the murder OF his
wife. the alleged reason being TO obtain
some $4,000 insurance on her life, the Judge,
after hearing the evidence for the prosecu-
tton. at the suggestion OF the crown counsel.
withdrew the case. not considering there
was proof OF murder. Then man Is still
held Tor arson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
Cable Notes.

Senior p. Z. Martinez. of Caracas, vene-
zueia, is in London II is understood that
he was sent to Great Britain on a secret
member of Parliament for South st. Pan
cras. London. one OF the wealthiest and
in a critical condition OF health at Brigh-
ton England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
New President of Switzerland.

BERNE. Switzerland, Dec. I'm. Adrien
Lachenel. who was Vice President for 1885,
has been elected President of the Republic
for 1886. He is Radical in politics and
his home Is in Geneva. NJ. Deucher Thur
gan has been elected Vice President of the
Republic for 1896.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
spanish Cabinet to Resign.

MADRID. Dec. 12.-It is announced that
the Cabinet has decided to resign to-mor-
row, owing to the fact that the recent popu-
lar demonstrate against the Ministers OF
Finance, Justice and Public Works who
supported the municipal authorities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13

Threats OF the German Minister of
War Not Relfshed.

BERLIN, Dec 12.-In the Reichstag. to-
day, Herr Hausmann. National Liberal. de-
clared that the tone of the speech OF the
Minister of War. Gen. Bonsart Won Schel-
lendorf. yesterday. when be said. among
other things. that should the police fail
and the army be required to deal with So
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13

Here's special sale of Mems Night Robesthe fine and
fancy ones, of them silk, silk trimmed,
lace and embrodery-a of them very swell and to
please the tickle fancy of the drowsy god The regular
prices ST. so and S-but right the time when they'll
in good play for Christmas gifts they reduced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13

LONDON, Dec. 12-Lord Dunraven has
returned to this city from Liverpool. his
trip to New York having been interrupted
by the collision between the Germanic and
the Cambrae. He has not decided upon the
date when he will make his next departure
for the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
FROM THE FAR EAST.
Russian Nen-of-Wnr mt Port Arthur
ManilIn Soldiers Massacred.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1.-THE steamer
City OF Pekin has arrived from Hong Kong
and Yokohama. bringing the following ad-
vices:
The Tien-Tsin correspondent Of the North
China Mail says that on Oct. "a there We're
FIVE Russian men-of-war inside Of Port Ar
thur and nine outside.
News has been received of the massacre
of twenty-five Manila soldiers who had
deserted from Tetam, a military station.
The Spanish gunboat Marques del Duero
visited Sanda Kan in search of the de-
serters. Two men were decoyed TO the
beach and gave UP their arms. They We're
surrounded by force of Spanish marines
and borne to Dyaks. At given signal fire
was opened on the deserters- Some rushed
into the water, where they were slaugh-
tered, and all perished. Many Of the bodies
The loss of life on the steamer Kung Pal.
which blew up at sea, was 900. instead or
500. as at first reported. In addition, l5O
officers and crew only thirteen were saved.
Nest of the killed were Chinese soldiers.
As a result of the recent attempt of. Hong
Kong conspirators TO capture Canton hity-
three Chinese were executed.
The ;pe iSa Of & the G9rrh
medan rebels In the northwest are spread
So far the Moslems are having it all their
own way. as the Chinese are unwilling 10
them have been annihilated, twenty bat
talions being utterly routed.
At Chemulpo, Nov. 13 forty-eight men or
H. NJ. s. Edgar were drowned. A company
of seventy-one men were returning from
shore in boat which was capsized py
heavy seas. All were drowned except three
officers and eighteen men.
Bourgeois Receives the Bimetallists.
PARIS. Dec. IN Bourgeois. president
of the Council of Ministers. and NJ.
Doumer, the Minister Of Finance, received
the delegates Of the bimetallic leagues Of
Great Britain. France and Germany to-
day, whose conference opened here on
Tuesday last, under the presidency of NJ.
Loubet, president Of the French Bimetallic
League. Later in the day ,the delegates
were received by the President of the Re-
public. NJ. Faure. The object Of the con-
ference is to draft a resolution regarding
bimetallism which will be submitted to the
parliaments OF the three countries.
NJ Daumer, addressing-~the bimetallists,
said that the government could not but re-
gard favorably campaign undertaken with
nobody thinks OF denying, for all We're
agreed as to the gravity of the evil. The
solution of the problem, he continued. espe-
cialy depended upon the success OF the ,ef-
forts in England.
At President Faure's reception VI. Loubet,
president of the French Bimetallic League.
said that the delegates were completely
agreed on the programme to follow in or
bimetallism from a theoretical discussion
into actual practice. President Faure testi-
fled to his interest in the work of the BIZ
metallic league. and asked to read the min
utes OF the conference i'm order to study
them with the attention and interest which
he said they deserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
The Statement Credible.

BOSTON Dec 1.-THE news that Arme-
MIA has cabled an appeal for help was taken
in missionary circles here undeniable
idence of the desperate need OF those who
have suffered from Turkish depredations
and have been deprived of everything they
possessed by murderous infdels. Rev. JUDI
ssn son Rosn 2 1 P S6 the Asr
sioners. said to-day: The statements are
entirely credible. Although information re-
seiyed by y us shows shows the number sins of killed
advices are sent there have been number
of additional nlassacres which bring the
DR. Smith then alluded to the relief work
of the missionaries of the board. and said
they had been much hampered through lack
tn the -u Associated press will send the appeal
broadcast throughout the land. as the de-
lay in receiving money is causing SO much
tunate sufferers. VIII write Miss Clara
Barton, of the Red Cros organization, to-
day on the necessity that this body take
Up to to-day, $11 ,976 has been received by
those having in charge the Armenian re-
lief fund, Money Is being canled esl to Con-
sibe.
Armenian Atrocities Condemned.
MAIDEN, Mass. Dec. ia mass meet
ing in condemnation of the Armenian atroc-
tiles was held in the First Baptist Church
tonight Hon. Henry Winn, the first
speaker, said that England was morally re-
sponsible for the outrages. Congressman
William E. Barrett stated that, according
to information he had received from the
State Department at Washington, the Sui
tan was bigot of the worst description
Mr.. Barrett Thought that Russsa's treat
ment of the Jews was only a little less
harsh than the Armenian outrages. He
said the whole question was one of politics
between Russia and England, although he
thought Russia was more responsible than
any other nation. The Congressman said
Mr.. Olney was doing all he could to pro-
tect Americans in Turkey and TO prevent
further outrages-
The Porte Says Armcnians Lie.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE Turkish
legation has received the following cable
gram from the Sublime Porte. under to-
days date:
1.-THE Armenians of Kalb (Bitlis) having
pretended that their belongings were taxi
en- away during the various disorders by the
Mussulmans the imperial authorities or
dered an investigation. which establishes the
falsity of this assertion, as well as the
fact that these Armenians had left to
the care of their Mussulman neighbors all
they possessed. The latter have since re-
stored the goods to their owners. The dis
orders of last month, IL Is clearly shown
never had general character. as neither
the Greeks nor the Armenian Catholics
had reason to suffer from the Mussulmans.
whose only object was to take revenge on
the long-planned aggressions Of the Armen-
ian rioters"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
Generally fair.

The man who wooes a pleasant snooze
And would forget his cares
Who'd slumber deep, sereneiy sleep.
And never see Nightmares
Will prove he's bright, and every night
Before with sleep he'll firt
HIS manly shape he'll neatly drape
In a good When night shirt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13
Harrity Expresses Sorrow.

PHILADEI4PH1A, Dec. 7 National
Chairman William f. Harrity expressed
great sorrow when informed by reporter
of the death OF Mr.. Thurman. He said: AL
though he retired from active participation
In political affairs some time ago. Allen c.
Democracy had its effect on the political
sentiment of the entire country In late
wears. This influence will continue, I be-
iieye. long after the noble old statesman
has been laid In his grave
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-13

Ex-senator Edmunds's Tribute.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 12-Ex-Senator
sociates OF Allen @. Thurman. expressed
(COntlnued sOn second sP&ge)
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-07-12
NANTUCKET'S DAY.
The 200th Anniversary of In
corporation Of the County.
Also Centennial Celebration OF the
Towns Name.

The Booth anniversary Of the incorporation
Of the county of Nantucket Mass, and the
Tooth anniversary Of the change OF the town ;
name from Sherhurne TO Nantucket was Ut
tingly and glOriOusly celebrated July =, 10
and II. and the occasion was grand reunion
of as many Nantucke eter- and their descend
ants as could possibly be gotten together.
The county was not Incorporated, nor was
the name of the island changed, on any OF
those dates, but they are near enough for all
practical purposes. and the discrepancy In
time did not in the least interfere with the
enjoyment.
There is one other historic event whose
Tooth anniversary falls within this year but
whose celebration was not included iii the
events OF July 9-ll. and that is the Organiza-
tion of the old Nantucket bank, which was
started in 1875. aud robbed OF s22,OOO the
same year, not by any native criminals, OF
course. but 10y some coo's from the continent
as inhabitants OF the mainland are properly
designated. Unique as well a. elaborate
was the three days celebration. For the last
two or three months committee OF citizens
had been hard at work periecting the details.
In the circular announcing the eventthe com
mittee said il prOposedto photograph up
on the dial plate OF our own time the peculiar
characteristics Of the island, town and county
stretching far back into the maZes OF two and
third centuries.
There was "A grand procession. such as
Nantucket has never seen: and Washington
street Boston, on au election night seemed
deserted compared with Petticoat lane on
that morning. On the floats was reproduc-
tiOn Of the old Indian wigwam. Of the squau-
tum or clambake, of the various features of the
whaling industry, of the sheep-shearing ies-
tival and ofwhat-so-eyer elseis or has been pc
culiar to Nantucket Excursions were planned
TO various points OF interest on the island.
and there was Il grand banquet, with after
dinner speeches and historical and genealog-
ical essays and poems and all that. Guns
were fired and bells rung-they are always
ringing bells in Nantucket anyhow and
there was plenty of music by local and for
eign talent and bicycle races and grand
bail and all the other accoutrements OF big
celebration. aud Billy Clark, the town crier
was in his glory All this happened during
Christian Endeayor week i'll Boston, but that
did not interfere with the arrangements or
lessen the enthusiasm OF the great event on
Scrap island.
The program was rs follows Tuesday,
july g. Ringing Of bells and salutes, TO 3
a. m, band concert. $50. whaleboat and
other races in the harbOr. The literary and
historical exercises in the VI. F.. Church at
l30. Base bali games at the agricultural
grounds at $50. At I ?. m, band concert
on the square At the same hour the
banquet at the rink commenced. Wednes-
day, July 10. Ringing Of bells and sa utes in
the morning. to 9, band concert on the