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The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
ST. LOUIS CONVENTION HALL.
Work ON the Structure to Begin To
Day-Wfll Cost About S60.OOO.

Day-Will Cost About S60.OOO.
ST. LOUIS, March u.-To-morrow work
will be begun on the auditorium in which
will be held the Republican national conven-
ton next June. contract and bond with
contractor Richard p. Mcclure, of this CITY,
to build the structure for $4,000 having
been signed this evening. In addition to
this. several thousand dollars will have to
be spent on lighting and decorations, and
the total cost 1t Is thought. will reach $780,
Co., According to the plans and specifica-
tons the structure must be completed by
May q and removed aoain after Nov l. The
hall will be the largest that has ever been
specially erected for national convention
and will comfortably seat fourteen thousand
people The Populist national convention
VIII also be held in this hall in July.
dispatch from Minneapolis says: Tim
othy L. Byrncs, sergeant-at-arms at the
national Republican convention, will go TO
st. Louis next week TO look over the build
ing plans and get preliminary IDEAS as 70
the arrangements of his force OF assist
ants. Mr.. Byrnes says that the press ar
rangements at ST. Louis will be especially
elaborate. In Minneapolis there were n0
press seats. but there will be 500 at st.
Louis TO say nothing OF the special writers
for weekiies and monthlies who will he ac-
eommodated IN the general admission. He
anticipates a long convention. lasting prob
ably over Sunday. This VII be largely ow-
Ing 10 the probability OF numerous contests.
The convention will be most Hospitality en-
fertaned and the local committee is basinc
its arrangements largely upon the Mime
apolis plans In 1892
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

SOUTH IPTON. March n.-Arrivee:
Lain and New York, from New York.
Weimar, from New York.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1i-Arrived:
Indiana, from Liverpool.
BALTIMORE. March n.-.Arrived: Cali
fornia from Hamburg.
NEW YORK, March u.-Arrived: Mar
teI,o from Hull.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
Political Notes.

The State executive committee of the
American Bimetallic party, of California,
has adopted a resolution indorsing Senator
Morgan, of Alabama. for President, and
Senator Allen. of Nebraska. for Vice Pres
ident
A call has been issued for a meeting of
Ohio Democrats favorable to the free coin
age of silver, to be held In Cleveland, March
13. The meeting will be secret, but it is said
that the object is to arrange plans for the
election of delegates ITO the Chicago conven-
ton who are favorable to free coinage. The
call is said to have come from Alien w.
Thurman, of Columbus.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

SAN FRANCISCO. March 11-R. II. Nc
Donald. jr.. president OF the defunct Pacific
Bank, was to-day acquitted of falsifying the
records Of the concern. Mcdonald was ar
rested two years ago. after the failure OF
the Pacific Bank, and has been in prison
ever since. The jury disagreed in a former
trial There were several additional charges
against Mcdonald. but 1t Is not likely that
he Will be tried on any others.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

Ell PASO, Tex. March n.-Laura Aguerre
and Flores Chapa. two Mexicans. who ar
rived here last week from Solomonville. a.
with conspiring 10 violate the neutrality
Laws OF the United States by organizing an
rested on warrants sworn out by the Mexi-
can consul. 1t Is believed they intend 10 al
tempt a revolution, and were trying TO se-
cure the support OF the famous Santa Ter
esa. a young girl who is said 10 nave SUI
pernatural powers
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

LONDON, March 12.-Captain Virgins
writes to the Times. this morning, suggest
ing that. in the event of no news being
ceived of DR.. Nansen, a small land expedi-
tion should be sent In the summer to search
Cape Cheliuskin for possible records de-
posted by Nansen Captain Virgins be-
lieves that Baron Toll would undertake such
an expedition. Failing in this, ne thinks that
some emulous yachtsman might make the
journey by way of the Kara sea and exam
inc al the shore from Fort Dixon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

banking bill because the greatest diversity
of opinion exists among them on all financial
propositions. One of the plans proposed to-
day was resolution by Mr.. Brosius, of
Pennsylvania, that the committee finish its
work on April 6 and vote on all bills before
uncertainty, but the resolution failed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

A sample Of Famous sosodont Free.
You may be pleased to know the popular
dentifrice "Sozodont'' can now be obtained
by mail. free, for trial. Small sample to
any address in the United States, Canada
or Mexico. II you mention this paper Ad-
dress the proprietors OF Sozodont, Hail 4
Ruckell. wholesale Druggists, New York city.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

DETROIT, Mich, March 1.-THE annual
meeting of the Michigan Council, A. p. A,
has been in session the past two days.
Over two hundred delegates were present.
Action was taken urging Congress to re-
move the Marquette statue from the Capitol;
authorizing the political committee of the
order to endeavor to procure the adoption
OF the A. p. A. platform by the State con-
ventions OF the various political parties and.
failing in this, to recommend the forrna-
ton of an Independent American party;
commencing Congressman Linton for his
stand against appropriations for sectarian
institutions and for his efforts against the
unwilling of the statue of Father Mar
quette in the United States Capitol; prohibit
ing any holder Of political office from being
a member of the advisory boards of the
A. p. A. and urging Congress to recognize
Cuban belligerency -
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the committee OF one hundred In the inter-
est or united national reform. convened in
the old City Hail at 1890 o'clock this morn
Ing. The attendance was slightly better
March weather. The arrival OF General
jacob s. Coxey. the Populst leader, and his
presence during the session, lent renewed in
devoted TO reading Gideon I. Stewards
paper on reforming reform parties.
At a meeting of the executive committee
quite an animated discussion was aroused
over the proposition to hold the national
convention In this city on May 25, just two
days before the national Prohibition con-
verltion, TO give Ii chance TO indorSe
the new party's candidates.
AT the night session IL was decided to
name the new party the Natlonal REFORM
TO meet In Pittsburg on May %. J. S. Coxey
spoke on misunderstanding bonds.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
speech by Harcourt.

LONDON. March I.-Sir William Vernon
Harcourt. the parliamentary leader of the
opposition. made a political speech tonight
at Boscombe. in which he dwelt in grave
terms upon the condition Of British foreign
relations. He declared that never since the
present government had been in Office had
England been in the midst of such a hurri-
cane OF foreign complications. blowing
from every quarter. Their foreign policy
had been neither glorious nor economical.
Witness Armenia and the budget estimates.
The splendid Isolation of which the govern
ment was so proud was the outcome of
jingoism. The situation abroad Sir VIII
liam continued, had never been so grave
within the memory of living man. The
Armenian difficulty, he said. was legacy
of Beaconsfieid states.nanship. Venezuela
he pointed out, was the graveSt difficulty
which menaced us. He regretted that the
blue book had not been published in De-
cerlber in place of Lord Salisbury's dis
patches. No word should escape his lips.
however. to embarraSs the government on
obtaining a peaceful and honorable settle
ment.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
Barkers for a Gold Standard.

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE executive
committee of the American Bankers Asso-
citation held a meeting at the Chamber OF
Commerce to-day. and members from all
parts OF the United States were present.
After the transaction OF routine business,
the council unanimously adopted the follow
ing resolution:
'Resolved. The executive council OF the
American Bankers Association, assembled at
the meeting in New York city, declare un-
equ:vocally In favor of the maintenance of
the existing gold standard OF value, and rec
ommeBd to all bankers and to the customers
Of all banks the exercise OF their influence
as citizens in their various States to select
delegates 10 the political conventions of both
the great parties who will declare unequivo-
cally in favor OF the maintenance OF the ex-
isting standard of value"
st. Louis was selected as the place for
holding the next annual convention of the
American Bankers Association, Sept. 21, z
and % next. The convention then ad-
journed
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
A Three-Empcror., Alliance.

BERLIN. March ia great deal Of in
terest Is manifested throughout Europe In
the visit to this capital OF the Austrian Min
lister of Foreign affairs. Count Goluchowski,
who was entertained by the Emperor yester-
day evening. The statements made as to the
significance Of the interviews which the
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
LII VIII Thank Russia.

VICTORIA, B. c., March lit is gener-
ally believed in Japan that China has some
deep scheme in sending Ii Hung Chang to
Russia. A telegram from Peking, Of Feb.
IS, stated that in official circles Of Peking
1t was believed that the Empress Dowager
was opposed to sending the aged statesman
Another dispatch from Peking has it that
the Emperor nominated for the mission
Shao Vu Lien, who refused to go, on the
ground that 1t was advisable to send man
of high rank, in whom the Emperor reposes
the utmost confidence to thank Russia for
her favor of last year. Ii is considered the
most suitable man for the mission. General
Prince Fusbimi, who is to represent Japan
at the coronation Of the Car. was to have
left March s. accompanied by a large
retinue, and will visit all the European
cities, purchasing in Paris wardrobe to be
used at the coronation ceremonies.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

LONDON. March 12.-The Chronicle this
morning has second long article following
up it's critical examination of the contents
of the Venezuelan blue book. The Chronicle
contends that the very documents which are
quoted to support the British case disprove
the British claim based on the Dutch pos
t sessons anu ha III .ne eisneeehtn =;
vitiated by the assumption that rowing de-
scents by the Dutch on the coast and island
effective occupation. The Chronicle prom
ises further disclosures tomorrow with re-
lation to the blue book, so serious as to need
refer specially to the 7garbled and inaccurate
versions Of the centurlon's renorts and other
statements on pages IA and Is of the blue
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12

PITTS3URG. March 1.-THE second days
session OF the national conference called bx.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
Trial of Uftlanders.

PRETOR1A, Transvaal. March 1.-THE
trial of the members Of the reform commit
tee of johannesburg, charged with conspir-
ing against the government of the South
African Republic, was resumed to-day.
Manager Standard. Of TIE Diggers' News,
testified that John Hays Hammond and John
Barr two of the prisoners. came to the Office
of that paper and urged that the editor be
discharged on the ground that he had writ
ten articles tending to incite the populace
to rebellion.
William Carlin deposed that he was the
officer in charge of the Washington corps,
and that his chief duty had been to await
developments. The men in this corps were
paid II day. When the corps had been
formed he went to the reform committee at
the gold fields office. ana there made ar
rangements to conduct the corps. He could
not recognize the committee owing to the
darkness. The men were paid in checks,
which were left at Tattersalls. He could
not remember who had signed the checks.
which amounted to f132 sterling. The corps
had been disbanded on receipt of orders,
which had been addressed TO the Washing
ton corps" by Farrar. He had been in
struc5ed throughout by Farrar and by
Colonel Rhodes, who. he thought, had ar
ranged matters with the police Of the town.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
FIFTY REBELS SLAIN
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE Gov
ERNMENT FORCES OF NICARAGUA.
Trial Of Johannesburg Conspirators-
Osman DiGna and His Army of
Dervishes Marching on Kassala.

Copyrighted. 1896. by the Associated Press)
MANAGUA, Nicaragua. March II, via Gal
weston, Tex.-News has been received here
of another signal success for the arms of
the government against the Leon rebels at
Metapa, a village near Matagaipa, which
contains large American settlement and
is only about twenty miles from the frontier
of Honduras and in the department Of Set
entrienel.
The government forces have been working
northward towards the Honduras frontier
in order to form junction with the troops
which fhe republic of Honduras has offered
to President Zelaya to assist in putting
down the revolt. The rebel forces made an
Intellectual attempt. to hinder this junction
and battle resulted. in which the rebel
forces were completely routed. losing fifty
killed.
A skirmish is also reported to have taken
place at Nagarote. near the western shore
of Lake Managua and the scene of the
recent terrible slaughter of the insurgent
forces. In the skirmish small loss resulted
to either side, but the rebels were driven
back towards Leon.
News has been received here that reports
have been sent out TO the effect that Guat-
emala has sent troops on a German vessel
to aid the Leon rebels. The report is wholly
false.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-12
Drawing Room at Buckinrham Palace

LONDON, March 1.-THE first drawing
room of the season was held to-day at Buck
ingham Palace by the Princess of Wales in
behalf OF her Majesty, the Queen, who
Is at Chinese. near Nice. The Princess was
accompanied by her daughters, the sPrin-
cesses Victoria and Maude. the latter's
fiance, Prince Charles, of Denmark; the
Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke and
Duches of Saxe-Coburg, and the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught. The weather was
bright and the park in front of the palace
was crowded with people. The carriages of
the debutantes commenced arriving at noon
and the line soon stretched from Bucking-
ham Palace to Marlborough House. The
dresses of the ladies, as rule, were of
souber colors. The flowers were magnifi-
cent. .ss,s
Queen Victoria was received with military
honors on her arrival at Chinese to-day.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
tsY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrrUNE.]

WASHINGTON March 2S.-The canvass for the
Republican Presidential nomination has been
rushed with marked vigor and industry during
the closing days OF March, and. although the
number OF delegates to the ST. Louis Convention
actually chosen has perhaps been smaller than
in either Of the two preceding weeks. results OF
the greatest interest and Importance are to De
chronicled. The weeks political activity has
been intense and widespread. Conventions for
the selection of delegates at-large have been held
in no less than six States and Territories-New-
York. Massachusetts,, Minnesota. Texas, Sou'h
Dakota and New-Mexico-and additional district
delegates have been chosen in Illinois, Missouri
New-York. Pennsylvania West Virginia. Ala
bama and Texas. Speaker Reeds Presidential
boom was formally launched, not in his home
State Maine. but by the Republican convention
In Massachusetts,. which enthusiastically IN
dorsed him as the candidate Of all ew-England
In the Northwest another "favorite sons can
vass collapsed. Senator Davis abandoning his
candidacy for the Presidential nomination after
losing to Major Mckinley the delegates from five
out Of seven Of the Minnesota Congress districts
In the neighboring State of South Dakota, Sen
ator Pettigrew. the anti-McKinley leader, was
overwhelmed In the convention. which repudiated
his free-slver-coinage views and sent solid
Mckinley delegation to 81. Louis
Major McKinleys unexpected capture Of these
two States with their total Of twenty-slx votes,
has given a noteworthy impetus to his formidable
candidacy during the week. In Illinois tw" more
delegates were taken away from Senator Cullom.
who from all appearances will have to struggle
hard to capture half the delegation from his
own State.
ELECTIONS OF THE WEEK
Sixty-six delegates in all were elected during
the week, bringing the total OF those chosen to
376-about two-ffths Of the full membership OF
the ST Louis Convention. The 376 delegates SO
far chosen come from the following States:
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
Aboard ship.

Sea voyages usually deemed promotive Of health
So they most But II may well be doubted II
the shaking up aboard ship which people Of very fragile
constitution and weak get is not preudcia II Its
effects are not averted nuned by a medicinal safe
guard The best II are to believe the testimony Of
ocean travellers whether they abroad for health
pleasure business. is Hosteters Stomach Btters
vaids commercial travellers captains and yachtmen
concur this nne defensive tonic. SO
emgrans 10 the frontier the Inhabitants of maarous
gons and all EXPOSED to hardship rGors Of
climate For maartAl rheumatic kidney trouble.
nervousness dyspepsia liver complaint and constipation
Il Is emineny efcacous and commended by the medical
fraternity far and near.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
PASSENGERS FROM EUROPE.

Among the passengers who arrived here yesterday
from Southampton board the American Line
steamship St Louis. Loring Abbott. Mr.. and
Mrs. Urban " Broughton. Mrs Booth-Tucker.
Captain and Mrs. Guy. Mrs Il. W. Kendall. DR..
John Morris. OF the United States Consulate at
Ghent; the Rev. Paul Matthews. Miss f. l.. Mat
thews Major j. Maan. Mr.. and Mrs. d. s. Richard
son, the Misses Richardson Mrs Marion Story,
General and Mrs. NJ. c. Wentworth. David Dwight
Wells, Captain +. w. Very, DR.. ]. G. White and
Miss Laura Yates
The White Star steamship Britannia brought
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

TexaS ................ u
District Of Columbia.


Senator Allison has twenty-six votes from Iowa.
TWO from Louisiana. seven from Texas. and one
from the District Of Columbia. The other cam
ddates have support only in their home States.
CONTESTING DELEGATIONS
A good deal has been said in the last week
two about the possible losses and gains to rival
candidates through the prosecution Of contests
before the convention. At present contesting
delegations have been elected as follows:
Alabama-INth District.
FordaFour delegatesat at-large and Ist and lid
districts.
Georria-IXth and XIth districts.
Louisiana-Ild and Nth districts
Missss ppi-Four delegates a large and Id lid,
INth. With and With districts.
New York-VIth. With. IXth. XIIth. XIIIth and
XVIII districts
PennsyVania-Illd District.
Texas-Four dclcgat es-at-large and Ist, IId Vth,
With, With IXth. XIth and XIIth districts.
The above table represents sixty-six disputed
seats. II the contests are unsuccessful these
fiXty-six votes would be distributed among the
different candidates follows
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
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For Spring Colds

The most tantalzing OF all are the colds
OF Spring. Influenza with Its running rivu- .
let's requiring the ever-ready handker-
chief in hand and so dangerous. after the
long siege Of winter, the system Is in just
the condition for La Grippe and the
slightest carelessness, in dress or ex-'
posure may bring on the chill, pain in the
head or back-ache. the first symptoms OF
Grip or Pneumonia
I" is a shield between you and dan
ger. When taken in time, 1t never falls to
ward off the disease and is a positive cure
for Colds. Grip Influenza. Catarrh Pains -
in the Head or Chest. Cough, Sore Throat.
General Prostration and Fever.
Sold by druggists. sent prepaid upon receipt
Of price. 25 cents. five for S1.00. May he as
sorted Humphreys Medicine Company III
William ST. n. Y
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
THE XVIIITH DISTRICTS DELEGATES

Poughkeepsie. March 2S (SpeciaD.-The XVIIIth
District Republican Congress Convention held
In this city to-day with Robert Hunter chairman
large number OF delegates from Dutchess. Ulster
and Putnam counties were present including
Speaker Hamilton Fish. OF Putnam. When Mr..
Fish entered tho convention there was a yell OF
enthusiasm. General J. H. Ketcham and Samuel
u. Coykendall OF Ulster County. were chosen dele
gates to the National Convention with Lewis II
Vail and Judge 4. T. Clearwater as alternates.
Judge Clearwater. OF Kingston. presented a resolu-
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
CTARKSON INDUCES N PROPHECY.

V1.NVKNON
Denver March 29-General J. :. GARRISON or
Des Noines Iowa. returning from tour OIL ''e
Western and Pacific Coast states stopped over III
Denver yesterday. In an interview ne declared
tina, the Mckinley boom had been pushed too hard
and would end in disaster to the Ohio candidate;
that the West would support a Republican cahdi-
date on "A conservative protection and SOUND,
money platform. though II asked for SILVER, anu
thar Allison was the candidate upon whom the
whole party could best unite lie considered New,
York and Connecticut doubtful states ana peneveu
The solid South would once more vote the straight
Dnrnncrntic ticket.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
KILLED IN A SEED PRESS

While ong a seed press in the starch works
at Glen Cove. Long Island yesterday Frank Riley.
OF the employees. killed. His foot slipped
In the press and it drew him to the machinery.
horribly crushing him. Riley lived in Mil Hill
and had been employed In the works for many
years. TIE Coroner granted permit for the re-
novel OF Rileys body to his home.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
4 GAIL TO REroRMERs WITH A BIG R.

PIttsburg March 2S-The Provisional National
Executive Committee OF the new National Reform
party has issued an official circular calling Ma
tional Convention OF the Reformers to meet In Old
city Hail. Pitsburg. May 25. at o'clock The
principles and measures recommended by the COM
mittee to the conslderat ton OF the Platform Com
mittee TO be created by that convention are direct
legislation through the initiative and referendum.
the free equal coinage Of silver and gold at the
ratio OF Is to !. Government ownership OF rail-
roads telegraph lines telephones and other means
OF communication, and prohibition
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

FAVORING PATTISON FOR PRESIDENT.
Tunkhannocf Penn. March 2-The Wyoming
County Democratic Standing Committee to-day
adopted resolutions commencing Presden: Ceve-
land and instructing the county delegates TO the
State Convention support delegates to the Ma
tional Convention who Will favor Robert +. Patson
President
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
AMATEUR SEXTET RECEPTION.

The nth annual reception OF the Amateur Sextet
Club was held In the Teutonia Assembly Rooms. at
Thrd-ave. and Sixteenth-st.. last evening. This
organization IL composed OF well-known German
American musicians OF this city. The orchestra
consists Of twenty-five members The conductor 10
Christian Ro,hemund The soloists last evening
were Miss Magdalena Perry. H. Spielte and Mr..
Rothemund. The Amateur Sextet Club itself formed
the main feature in the programme. The horn.
playing Of DR.. A. Barghaus attracted particular
attention.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
DEMOCRATS MAY MEET IN JUNE.

Albany March 2s.-The Democratic State Conven-
ton to select delegates to the Chicago National
Convention for July Is not likely to be held unit.
about the middle OF June. after the Republican
National Convention has chosen It's candidates. Tho
attendance from New-York State will not be large
and Tammany Hall will send a comparatively small
delegation 10 the National Convention
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
CONVENTIONS PAST AND TO CONF

CONVENTIONS PAST AND TO GOMEZ
State conventions for .he election Of delegates
have now been held In Arkansas. Florida, Iowa,
Kansas Louisiana. Massachusetts,. Minnesota,
Mississippi New-York. Ohio South Dakota
Texas (Black and Tan faction) New Mexico and
the District OF Columbia. The New-Hampshire
convention will be held on Monday. March 81. In
April the following State conventions Will be
held: