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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-30
PREPARING FOR A WEDDING.
William IL. Vanderbilt, Ii Is Said, VIII
Soon Marry Miss Bend.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3o.-The World this
morning says: For some little time past
Mr.. William X. Vanderbit's residence, at
Fifth avenue and Fifty-second street. has
been undergoing renovation and redecora-
ton. This fact has been patent TO outsid-
ers. and it is the talk of society that the
house is being put in readiness for we'd
ding. Though 10 public announcement Of
the engagement of Mr.. William X. Wander
bilt and Miss Amy Bend has been made.
the alliance is now momentarily expected.
This has become an accepted fact with the
intimate friends OF the couple. The en-
gagement is said also to be conceded by an
ofncial representative Of Mr.. William h.
Nanderbilt's family"
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BRIGHT PHEBUS WON.
Swift CrescendO Beaten I'm the Race
for the Naglee Stakes.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 29.-Defeated but
not disgraced, ]. Nagie Burke's Crescendo,
the game son of F,ambeau-Janet was
forced to lower his colors to Walter
Hobart's Bright Phoebus in the Naglee
stakes for seven furlongs at the Bay Dis
trict track to-day. being virtually hand-
capped out of the race. Crescendo, al
though practically a 2-year-old, was COM
PEELED to concede weight to older horses.
a task to which he proved unequal, as
Bright Phoebus, the Realization winner,
enjoys a reputation as a mudlark and the
track was greatly to his liking to-day. Star
Ruby was first off and made the pace
for five furlongs, Miller keeping Bright
Phoebus in good position. Turning into
the stretch. Star Ruby dropped back beat
en-. Proebus assuming the lead. Crescendo
who had been taken all over the track in
the meantime, came up fast on the extreme
outside, and for a furiong remained on
even terms with Bright Phoebus. A six
teenth from the wire the later forged
ahead, finally winning by length and a
half, with Crescendo half dozen lengths
in front of Rosebud, who beat Star Ruby
a nose for third place. Crescendo was a
hot favorite and carried thousands of dol
lars of the public money. Had he been
judiciously ridden he would doubtless have
given the Hobart horse an argument. The
time was 1.31h
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Mayor and Aldermen Indicted.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Jan. 29.-This city has
been excited for the last two weeks over
the grand jury investigation ordered by
Judge Hustled into alleged salary grabs by
mo'nbers of the City Council. To-day the
grand jury reported. Mayor Olinger was
ind,ted for taking $500 for services on the
Board OF Health. when his salary was al
ready at the legal limit, $3.50. Aldermen
Halpin, Cullen, Shea, Crawford, Vogler,
Schultz, Kaufman and Bauer were in
dicted for voting on the question of their
own salaries, contrary TO the city charter
Aldermen Benson and Ryder, who voted
against an increase. were the only members
of the council not indicted. Warrants for
arrests may be issued tomorrow.
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BOSTON, Jan. 29-Chief Inspector Watts,
with four officers, arrested tonight five
professional crooks, two with burglars
kits and all armed with thirty-two-calibre
revolvers. The arrest is the most impor-
tant made for months by the police depart
ment. Several days ago Chief Watts
learned from New York that these men
had started for Boston and tonight located
them. Henry j. Kelly. alias Eddie Kelly.
thirty-one, and George w. Townsend,
twenty-eight were captured after lively
tussel with the officers, and Jack Arthur,
alias Henry b. Lowry, and William Gray,
alias George Perry, were captured while
sleeping in a South End house All drew
their revolvers, but were disarmed and
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Old Map of "Guyana."

CINCINNATI, O., Jan. 29-Mr. G. Ros-
sitter, Of this city, an old personal friend
Of Justice Brewer, chairman Of the Vene-
zuela commission. has recently discovered
among the family archives an ancient map
that may throw light on the Venezuela
boundary question. 1t had been handed
down from father to son in the family,
but is still well preserved. 1t is a map
showing the coast of New Andalusia or
province of Guyana" according to the di-
vision of the Spaniards The map was en-
graved and published by William Fadden,
geographer to the King of England, and
is dated Oct. 6, 1888. The lines of the map
tend to contradict the British assumption
as to the boundary. The map will be for
warded to the commission.
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Henry NJ Stanley in the Century.
Within the scope Of a magazine article II
Is impossible TO describe the steps which
France, Germany ard Italy severaly took
A sufficient idea. however, may be gained
by the casual reader Of what has been done
when / say that within the last ten years
France has acquired OF Equatorial Africa
about 100000 square miles, In which there
are now 300 Europeans: Germany. 100000
square miles; Italy, $4,000 square miles and
Portugal now has a defined territory ex-
tending over 10000 square miles. France
moreover, has been active farther north, in
the Sahara and in West Africa. and claims
rizi1ts over 100000 square miles: while Ger
many, in Southwest Africa and the Came
rooms. asserts her rule over $4,000 square
miles.
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Work or Bread Demanded.

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, Jan. pa pc
tition from the unemployed requesting work
or bread was presented to Governor Muir
ray last night, and work was begun in the
city to-day, nearly 200 men being employed
in cleaning the streets of the accumulation
Of snow in the recent storm. Dispatches to
the local papers from Fortune bay say that
such poverty was never seen on that bay
before, and ii is hard to tell what the end
will be, from a knowledge of the condition
Of the people there and the consequences
of the failure of the herring fisheries. 1t is
we'll known in this city that these state
ments are in no wise exaggerated.
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SIMPLY WANTED TO LEARN.
His Anxiety Came Near Getting Sant>
tary Omcer Frey I'm Trouble.

Sanitary officer Frey who Is charged with
DELAYING work on the putting in OF sewer
tran on North Illinois street that he might
see how the work is done denies that ne gave
such orders. He says he simply expressed
the wish 10 see the trap connected, and tx
the workmen took his request as orders,
they misunderstood him. Mr.. Frey has the
evidence OF one OF the workmen 10 show
that he gave no such orders. Mr.. Frey ad-
mits that he knows nothing OF the manner
in which an outside trap should be con-
stucted although he is a sanitary officer.
but he says II was his anxiety 10 learn
that caused him the trouble. No formal
charges have been filled with the board.
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DR.. Nightingale. Work.

DENVER, Col, Jan. 29.-Dr. A. F. Night
ingale, superintendent of the Chicago high
schools, has been elected president of the
joint committee appointed by the secondary
department and department of higher edu-
cation of the National Educational Asso-
cha tion at its Denver meeting, to investigate
and report on the very important and all
absorbing question in higher educational
circles of requirements of admission to
the colleges of the United States" The in
congruities and variations of these require
ments are an insuperable obstacle to the
highest advancement of secondary instruc-
ton and initiate against the best progress
of the universities.
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William II. EngIi.h III.

Hon. William III. English is seriously III
as a result of complications following an
attack OF influenza. He has been suffering
from the effects OF influenza for several
days and IL finally caused an Inflammation
of the air passages OF the chest Other
complications arose. and then came an
attack OF acute inflammatory rheumatism.
Taking all together his condition Is looked
upon as serious although IL can scarcely
be termed critical
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COLOR LINE AT BOSTON.
Bishop Arnett Denied Lodging at
Three of the Leading Hotels.

BOSTON, Jan. 29.-The Standard to-mor-
row will say that Bishop Benjamin w.
Arnett, d. D., Of Wilberforce, O., who will
speak at the Christian Endeavor conven-
ton tomorrow, was refused room at
three of the leading hotels in this city to-
night by reason of his color. He was finally
lodged through the efforts of a representa-
tive of the Christian Endeavor
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Slain and Burned.

RICHMOND. KY Jan. 29.-Christopher
Io ION; |aS sli1eo q, MS 1ole lear horse
Jones's house was burned and a charred
human body, supposed TO be that OF Jones'
was found in the ashes. Shotgun wads
were found in the door yard IL is be-
lieved Jones was first shot and then fire
was set TO his house. Tim and Jack
Cornelius two brothers. are in jail sus-
pected of the crime.
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Patriotic Americans.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Offenders of serv-
Ice in event of war are coming to the Navy
Department from all parts of the earth,
not to speak of all corners of the United
States. They come from Canada, and to-
days mail brought an offer from an Ameri-
can in far-away Johannesburg, where it
would be supposed there was now trouble
enough to absorb the attention of the resi-
dents, to come back to the United States and
serve in the navy, if needed.
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WILKESBARRE, Pa, Jan. 29.-An ex-
plosion of gas occurred in the Twin shaft
at Pittston this morning. 1t was at first
reported that several men had been killed,
but this proved to be untrue. The miners
at work in the vicinity were thrown about
by the conclusions, but Anthony Kane and
John Connors were the only ones injured.
They were burned about the face and hands.
The mine was only slightly damaged. Work
will be resumed tomorrow.
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shanty on the outskirts OF the city by
Thompson and officer Fassbnder. AS the
officers refused to testify at the inquest.
the coroner's jury returned verdict that
the men were killed by persons unknown.
The officers claim they shot the men In
self-defense, but their victims never car
ried firearms other proceedings are likely
10 be taken.
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Edward ID. TaIcott Seriously III.

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Edward B. Tai
colt, ex-treasurer OF the New York Base
ball Club, and one of the widest known
baseball men in the country. Is lying
dangerously i'll with typhoid fever at his
home in this city, For years Mr.. Talcott
has been associated with the national game
in New York city. He was really the back
er of the New York Brotherhood team. He
is a well-known Wall-street broker.
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Deathbea Change of RELIGION,

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan. 2s-Ex-Governor
Silas Woodson was to-day baptized into the
Roman Catholic Church. The ceremony
was performed by Bishop Burke and Father
Newman, Of the Cathedral. The bishop
has had frequent talks with the ex-Gov-
ernor, who is nearing the end of life, re-
gardng this step. None Of Mr.. Woodson's
family are Catholics and his baptism has
caused much surprise.
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CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-All long-distance BIZ
cycle records made by women were smashed
tonight at the female bicycle races at the
Second Regiment Armory. At the concu-
sion of the races tonight, which ended nine
hours riding for each contestant, the score
was as follows: Christopher, 40 miles; Will
liams Isl; CLAW. 165; Allen. 167; Hokenson,
Isl; Baldwin, III; Anderson, III; Peterson,
1SQ. Mack -
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OBITUARY.
Rev. Henry Swift De Forrest, Presi-
dent OF TaIlndega College.

BOSTON, Jan. 29.-Rev. George II. Gut
terson. secretary Of the American Mission
cry Association for New England, this
morning received news of the death of
Rev. Henry Swift De Forrest, ID. D., preSi-
dent of Talladega College, Alabama.
DR.. De Forrest was sixty-two years of
age, a graduate of Yale College and Yale
Theological Seminary, and had taught at
Beloit College, Wisconsin, and Union Theo-
logical Seminary, New York city. He was
ordained at New Haven, Conn, in 1862
served as chaplain in the One-hundred-
and-tenth Connecticut Volunteers for two
years and assumed the pastorate of the
Plymouth Congrega tional Church, Des
MoineS, Ia, in 1856
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Spotted Fever in Texas.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Jan. 29.-An cpl
demic of spotted fever is raging in the
convict camp near Rusk. Five convict
guards died in one day and others have
thrown up their. jobs and fled number
of convicts are down with the fever and Ii
is feared the contagion will spread to the
city of Rusk and surrounding country.
People are greatly alarmed.
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KNIGHT & JILLSOE.

all to no purpose. and two OF them. soon
after arriving in the colony. married Kafiir
girls. 1 told that this is no unusual
thing, that IL is done by hundreds OF col
onists owing TO the scarcity OF white
women; and thus, instead of propagating
in raising up a wretched mongrel breed.
Such a mistake is not made by the Dutch
settlers. however rude, ignorant and I'M
progressive they may be considered. 1 am
assured that most of the Englishmen who
have focked into the Transvaal and the
Chartered Company's territories are unmar-
ried. They would not think OF yoking them
selves to black women, but regularly MAIN
tain demoralizing intercourse with them.
So long as this goes on the Beers may
well despise them"
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 29.-About two hundred
members of the Union Association of Lum-
Der Dealers, from Ohio, Pennsylvania and
Indiana, who recently held a convention at
Columbus. o., arrived here to-day and are
taking their fourteenth annual railroad ex-
cursion and stopped off for a few days
Sip
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Herd Of wild Buffalo In Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 29.-The herd
of wild buffalo, which disappeared several
the Rio Grande border, Pecos county. by
Samuel Hillington. Mr.. Hillington at once
communicated his discovery to DR.. j. b.
Taylor, of this city. DR.. Taylor will take
steps for their capture. The Smithsonian
Institution will have a representative in
the capturing party.
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Liberty Bell to Start To-Day.

ATLANTA, Ca, jan @.-The historic
Liberty Bell, which stood on the veranda
of the Pennsylvania State building during
the Cotton States and International EXPOSE
ton and which one OF the chief sights
Of the fair, will start on its homeward
journey tomorrow. The official escort for
the bell on its return trip left Philadelphia
Tuesday afternoon and arrived in Atlanta
at o'clock this afternoon.
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RUTLAND, VT, Jan. 29.-News has been
received here OF the death OF Macomber a
leading Indian OF the Caughnawaga reser-
walton. rear Saranac lake. He was lO3
years old. and left considerable wealth. The
old man had been married three times HIS
first wife bore him six children. by the Sec
ond he had fifteen. and by the third the
same number. He had over 1000 grandchil-
dren. great-grandchiliren and great-great-
grandchildren.
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Close Call for a Janitor.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 29.-Victor Donald. a
janitor in the Security building, had re-
markabe escape from death to-day He ac-
cidentally plunged headforemost down the
elevator shaft from the ninth floor, but in
striking against the side of the shaft caught
the wire screen at the sixth story, and,
with nails and flesh stripped from his fin
gers chung to his hold until fellow-employes
rescued him.
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Joseph EieOrelli.

ROME. Jan. Ex-senator Fieorelli, the
Archaeological, is dead.
Joseph Fieorelli was born at Naples in
1875. He acted as Inspector Of the excava-
tons at Pompeii from 1916 to 1S49 On the
foundation OF the kingdom of United Italy.
in 1860. he was made Inspector of Antiqui-
ties and professor of archaeology in the
University of Naples. He was given direc-
ton OF the excavations In southern Italy,
and was made director-general of the mu-
seums of the kingdom in 1915. He was also
q member of many learned societies in Eu-
rope. and has written many well-known
works upon the antiquities OF Italy.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-After being out
twenty-five hours, the jury In the case of
Louis Gordon, accused OF setting fire TO his
shirt factory in 1894. to obtain $4,000 OF in
surance, came into court to-day with a YER
dict of guilty In the third degree accom-
panied with a recommendation 10 mercy
The penalty Is seven years Imprisonment
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HanIon Signs a Pitcher.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 29.-Manager Hanlon,
of the Baltimore Baseball Club. has signed
pitcher Otis II. Stocksdale who played with
Boston last year and Washington the year
prominent college pitcher. He says Nc
Mahons arm is in first-class condition.
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broke His Trainers Nose.

Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. 29.-While boxing
with his trainer, Jack Steiner. this after
noon, Fitzsimmons laQded with his left on
Stelzner's nose and broke Ii. He claims
that the punch was a very light one but
Steiner is in the hospital for a few days
Dixon, Leeds and the two bantams are ex-
pected to arrive here next Monday.
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Gen. Arthur c. Ducat.

CHICAGO. Jan. 29-Gen. Arthur C. Ducat
died to-day. OF recent years he was best
known in connection with insurance affairs
in which he was a prominent figure.
General Ducat was born in Dublin Ire
land. in 1880. He was advanced for gal
lantry in Grants Fort Donelson campaign
and later was inspector-general under
Rosecrans. He rendered valuable service
during the Chicago railroad riots in 1877.
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Fate ON Missing Girl.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Jan. 29.-Maud
Belle .Bonesteel whose disappearance from
here In January, 1894. caused sensation,
lies buried in the Spring Grove Cemetery,
Cincinnati, the result of criminal opera
ton. according to special dispatch re-
ceived here.
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OH. of Course.

Kansas City Journal.
Mr. PETER, we presume, will take early
opportunty to discover IL senator-elecs
Money bears the governments stamp.
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TUNKHANNOCK. Pa, Jan. %. - Hon.
John jackson, member of the Pennsyl-
vania House of Representatives in 1883, died
at his home. at La Grange. last night. He
was a Democrat, bachelor and one of the
richest men in that vicinity. He was eighty
five years old. and death was due TO general
hrs,a r.
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COLVILLE Wash, Jan. . = Judge
Arthur sentenced Adolph Niese and his
wife 10 twenty years in the pen.tentiary
for beating their ten-year-old son 70 death
shortly after the prisoners were taken from
the court room and placed in their cells
both cut their threats with razor Niese
is lead and his wife Is In critical condi-
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German Opposition to silver.

BERLIN, Jan. 29.-The Minister Of Agri-
culture, Baron Won Hammerstein-Loxton
in the Prussian diet to-day, replying to
questions on the subject, asserted that the
government was doing all possible to re-
lieve the agricultural depression. He adj
ded that 1t had endeavored to effect an
increase in the value of silver. but, he ex-
planned, ii had always been confronted by
the opposition of those States whose CO.
operation was admittedly essential in order
TO bring about the object in view.
The statement that the Bundesrath has
rejected the proposal adopted by the Reichs-
tag, last February, for currency confer
ence Is now contradicted from influential
quarters 1t is hoped that Chancellor Won
Hohenlohe VIII soon make public an an
nouncement on the subject
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Two Men Killed bx omcer..

DURANGO, Col, Jan. 29.-"Kid" Moore
and George Bridges. who had been ordered
by Marshal Thompson to leave town and
did not go. were shot and killed In their
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law with the view OF further protecting
voters and their rights. passed its second
reading yesterday in the German Reichs-
tag.
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British Empire League.

LONDON, Jan. 29.-The Lord Mayor of
London, Sir Walter Henry Wilkin, pre-
sided to-day at the inaugural meeting of
the British Empire League. formed to con-
tinue the work of the Imperial Federation
League. Sir John Lubbock, Bart, f. r. s.,
Member OF Parliament for London Univer-
sity. explained the objects of the league.
The Duke of Devonshire was elected presi-
dent. Among the speakers was Mr.
Richard s. Dobell, of Quebec, who
referred to the loyalty of Can
ada and said that the formation of the
British Empire League would be hailed
with great satisfaction in the Dominion.
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NO FIGHT AT JUAREZ.

Five Hundred Mexican Soldiers Will
BE Sent There to Prevent 1t.
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 29.-Secretary of the
Interior Cozio has wired the State govern
ment of chihuahua that no prize fight
must be allowed at -auarez. Five hundred
rurales (rural troopS will be sent there to
prevent the fight