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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Condemned by n thinker.

CHICAGO, May Thames b. Forgan,
president of the First National Bank
whose name has been connected with the
above scheme, says he never heard of it
before IF the working people contribute
their money TO any such scheme as this,
Mr.. Forgan says. las 1t is suggested they
will. they will surely lose IL. Another thing
that makes me think there IS nothing in
the story at all is that If any man could
get together 900 TO loan at any such
rate of interest as is proposed he would be
a fool 10 go out hunting up farmers 70 loan
IL TO when the brokers in New York would
fall over themselves offering this, that and
the other security that would be better than
anything the farmers could offer. The cost
of conducting such a company, too would
be something enormous. The head of a
company with $l00,00000l of capital would
have 10 be paid very large salary. and
there would be many high-salaried men
under him Then there would have to be
men employed to SO into the country and
look up farmers who wanted to borrow,
and there would be the expense of exam
lining titles, and q lot more. | cannot see
where there would be any profit TO any
one concerned with such an organization,
and think 1t very improbable that there
Will be such one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

secretary. has received notification that
the following speakers will attend John t..
diana; A. M. Harwell, Chicago; Rev J. p.
Duffey. philadelphia; D. 9. Kelly, Tennes-
see, and Rev. |. L,andrith, besides other
distinguished men who win make addresses
during the sessions. Three sessions will be
held daily and of the 200 men in the several
states signing the call, a large number
are expected to attend.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

If the jingoes are determined on war
with Spain they should at once pass a
revenue bill which will afford the sinews
of war. If they do not they will be COM
PEELED to vote new issues of gold interest
bonds. No government can make war with
out money
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

OF course, no one has read and no one
has listened to the endless chain of Nor
gan's speech relative to the Cuban resolu-
ton, but if he would, in ten or fifteen
pages of the Congressional Record point
out the advantage the recognition of the
Cubans as belligerents would be to them or
the United States, few persons would read
a paragraph of that length
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Baynrd and the Mayaower Log.

WILMINGTON Del May IT, - Hon.
Thomas T. Bayard, former ambassador to
England arrived in this city from New
York this afternoon, with the log of the
Mayhower IN his possession He went to
the office of the Security Trust and Safe-de-
post Company and there deposited the log
in the vaults for safekeeping until he con-
Veys it to the custody of the Governor of
Massachusetts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Mrs. House Again in Court.

Augusta e, House, who gained considera-
Bile notoriety year ago by her conduct
with Marion Henderson,, an exponent of
the ''free-love'' doctrine, is the defendant
in a suit for divorce brought yesterday
by her husband, Eletha House. The COM
plant sets up the fact that the plaintiff
and defendant were married in 1856 and it
Is charged that in 1885 Mrs House de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

The Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution has never
been able to speak for the Republicans,
but it was never so far away from the
fact in attempting to speak for them as
when it said they desire to hold up the tar
if BILL If Republicans could have their
way revenue and protective tariff would
be a law June 80 1897
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

Won't it be awful if the powers ac-
tually have to take active measures to
settle the war, after all? The policy of
looking on from a distance and siyly en-
couraging the conbatants has been carried
further than was intended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

Ex-Governor David B. HILL of New York,
is looking about for a common ground upon
which the Democracy can stand. Meantime
the managers who can control States in
conventions declare thai free-silver coinage
shall be the leading issue in 1900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

1t is to the fear of war that the London
statist ascribes the accumulation of $780,,
100000 of gold by, Russia and the transfer
of the metal from London to the conti-
mental banks of Europe. 1t is the money
OF the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

II give only to public charities" said the
benevolent brother. Il like to know that
my money is bestowed on the worthy"
Yes" said the Soured Cynic, musingly,
there are a good many worthy citizens
managing the charities"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
The Cheerful Idiot.

II don't see why the tea is never strong
enough said the complaining boarder.
Because the cook is a woman ex-
planned the Cheerful Idiot.
Cant a woman make strong tea?"
mot according to the poet. 'Frail tea,
thy name is woman you know he says"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

The grand jury in Chicago has not in
dicted Ex-Governor Altgeld, but it has in
dicted many of his officials and friends. 1t
has pointed to him by saying that men
in superior political positions have used
men whom they have appointed to subordi-
nate positions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
A Ruined Line.

Timmins-Oh / wouldn't like to do d
thing to that proofreader.
Simmons-7What is the matter now?
Il wrote All Nature Seems a Vast Per-
vading Sob, and he made it 'slob.'"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
will be worth the outlay.

The injunction which Judge Gibbons, of
Illinois, has put upon the American Tobac-
co Company Is the first attempt to enforce
the antitrust laws of States. The company
has gradually absorbed most of the compa-
MES making cigarettes in the country with
a view of regulating output and prices.
This, Judge Gibbons holds, is in violation
of the laws of Illinois, and consequently he
has restrained the company or its agents
or others in the trade from selling the
goods of the company. In New York the
attorney general has proceeded against the
coal-carrying railroads for combination to
prevent fair competition in the sale of an
thracite coal. This action on the part of
prosecuting officers and judges shows that
Republican state governments are keeping
their pledges to the people, and that it is
possible and even probable that such unlaw-
full combinations can be reached by law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

soiiloquizes the Sultan as he views his army
of four hundred thousand men; and the
fellows who have been waiting for my eff
fects are finding it out"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
BUBBLES in THE AIR.



First Villager-There is no telling how
boy will turn out.
Second Villager-No; but since we got the
curfew law we have the satisfaction of
knowing when he will turn in.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
Reducea Rates to clubs.
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL,
indianapolis, Ind.

Persons sending the Journal through the mails
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All communications intended for publication In
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accompanied by the name and address OF the
writer. II it is desired that rejected manuscripts
pc returned, postage must in all cases be inclosed
for that purpose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

And now comes the Springfield (Mass.)
Republican, independent, and says that
1.-The United States senators who are spec
ulatihg in sugar stocks are all Populists''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

of popular governmental chance, because
the controlling element belongs to a race
which confuses popular government with
insurreotions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

Interest in Greece and Cuba has suddenly
ceased since the Logan-McCook war
opened. We don't care much for foreign
conflicts when we have one so near at
hand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

The Greeks are beginning to wonder if
mediation mediates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

Let's see, who was it first called them
the powers2 The name seems TO be a mis-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

The sick man" of Europe is not suffer-
ing from nerve prostration. at any rate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-18

serted her husband and went away with
Marion Henderson,. The couple have two
children, a son and daughter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
LONDON FINANCES.

London, March 14.-NIoney has been
fairly cheap during the past week, but
while Il calmer political feeling prevails
and better prices rule on the Stock Ex-
change, still there is not sufficient con-
fidence felt to induce any considerable
extension of business. With the pres
ent abundance of money awaiting bor-
rowers the settlement of the Cretan trou-
BILE would produce an immediate general
rise. But as matters are now, the only
real active feature of the market is home
rails, which are likely to be less affected
by. political troubles than any other Sc
curities. The belief that peace will be
preserved in Europe, together with con-
siderable bear buying, has brought about
Il rise in foreign securities. Turkish
have gone up from 2 to points, Greeks,
! IL to ., and Bulgarians, 3. Argen-
tines made better showing, but Brazil
ians and Uraguayans were fiat. The
mining market is considerably better,
though selling has ceased Americans
have improved, but business is still ex-
tremely limited in them. The Vanderbilt
stocks are alone active. Central Pa
cific has fallen off 3-4. The following
increases are noted Lake Shore and
New York Central. 2; Milwaukee, Louis
vile and Reading tirsts, 1 per cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
SENATE FORECAST.

Washington, March 14.-Vice Presi-
dent Hobart will rap the senate to order
at noon tomorrow for the beginning of
the work of the Fifty-ffth congress.
The week does not now promise to be
busy one in the senate, except in the
event that the arbitration treaty between
this country and Great Britain is con-
sidered. Senator Davis. chairman of the
committee on foreign relations, said to-
day that he would force the question of
ratification TO as speedy termination
as it would be possible. The treaty would
be considered in executive session. There
would be considerable opposition to it.
even in its amended form. but the friends
of the treaty assert that there will be
not to exceed twenty opposing votes
when the final result is announced.
Some nominations are expected on Mon
day, and there may be a brief executive
session to permit their reference to COM
mittees. A number of bills. a majority
of which will be those which failed in
the last congress, will be introduced dur
ing the week, but as none of them can
be taken up until they receive committee
action there will be little or no legisla-
tive work. The presidents message is
expected Monday.
Considerable time during the week
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
CONFERRED WITH WOLCOTT.
Did President McKinley-Hermann fol-
Land Commissioner.

Washington. March 1.-THE president
had an hours consultation last evening
with Senator Wolcott of Colorado. pre-
sumably on the subject of international
bimetallism.
1t is understood that the appointment
of commissioner of the general land Of
fee. for which ex-Congressman Hermann
of Oregon is the leading candidate, has
now been definitely decided on and that
the nomination will be made early next
week. but no confirmation of the report
could be obtained at the White House.
Contrary to expectations. there will be
no nominations sent to the senate for i'm
portant places in the treasury department
for some time.
Secretary Gage it is believed, mas made
up his mind as to two of the assistant
secretaryships. The two most prominent
candidates for the Office of assistant sec
rotary are w. b. Howell. for eleven years
the assistant TO the assistant secretary.
having charge of customs; Paul Spaul-
ding. who served as assistant secretary
during the Harrison administration. For
the chief clerkship there are two candi-
dates who seem to be in the lead of the
others-Wallace Hill, an old employee
and at present the assistant chief clerk.
and NJ. Bracket, who served as chief
during the Harrison administration
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18

will end state of anarchy. While con-
senting to withdraw her ships, Greece
persists that cooperation of her troops
is necessary to the pacification of the ISL
and after which plebescite should de-
eide the fate of Crete.
such an attitude is unsatisfactory.
The powers had not in the present case
to consult the opinion of the Greek gov
eminent: They simply expressed to
Athens in succint terms the decision i'm
posed by circumstances whereunto it was
for Greece to confirm. In opposition to
this proposal the Greek government
shows that in place of restoring order in
Crete she is in reality prusuing more
selfish course, namely the effort to ac-
quire Crete
'"Ihe powers are too unanimous in the
effort to secure peace in the east to sane
ton any such designs. They find them
selves compelled, though much against
their will, to have recourse to vigorous
measures which they would shrink from
adopting towards Greece. AT the same
time they have Mt their disposal a sure
means of pacifying Crete without the
assistance of the Greek troops.
ut is 10 be hoped that Greece, seeing
the powers are finally resolved not to
shrink. from any measure of coercion,
will give way, thus removing the dan
ger OF breaking the peace"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
TO PROCLAIM AUTONOMY.
The British Consul at Canea Has Re
ceived Instructions

Canea, March 14.-Sir Alfred Bllotti
has been authorized to proclaim autono-
my without details.
The other consuls will soon receive
similar instructions.
A torpedo boat has just started to con-
vey Bilotti's instructions from the Brit
sh admiral
A Russian cruiser brings news that the
insurgents bombarded Kiso Amo yester-
day. The town was set on fire in sew
eral places last night. Desultory firing
occurs around Canea
A man-of-war has gone to Spinolagi.
where insurgents and Greek volunteers
with three guns are making an attack
under Chief Conges. The man-of-war
will stop Il further bombardment.
Greek steamers are now allowed to
anchor in this port. The two Greek men
of-war which were out of provisions have
been revictualed The admirals, in COM
municating with the insurgents, find con-
siderable difficulty on account of their
ignorance of foreign languages, and it
is feared that the interpreters impart
only what pleases them. Altogether the
administration of the island is in Il state
of confusion on account of conflict of au-
thOrity. Should European troops be
landed to keep order and the Greeks
displaced, further difficulties will result
over the language. AIussulmans COM
plain that the Italians assault their
women
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
NEW TARIFF COMMENT.

London. March 1.-the Times prints
this morning nearly II page of what pur-
ports to be the new tariff schedules. and
commenting editorially upon them says:
"A cursory perusal is enough to show
that long backward stride is lcing made
in the direction of the Mckinley tariff.
In whatever way the matter nay he set
tied. it will involve serious annoyance
and the arrangement of business for
British exporters as well as Il correspond
ing loss for Americans themselves"
Proceeding to comment on Mr.. Small
ley's interviews. the Times compares the
"earnestness of President Mckinney with
the ncbulosity of Mr.. sherman and
adds that it "can not understand Nc
Kinley's anxiety ON the currency ques-
ton. because if he looks around on Rus
sia Japan and other countries he will
see that every nation does its own way
and its own time on currency matters,
and the action of Russia and Japan raises
formidable obstacles to the realization of
bimctallists' dreams"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
PILLAGING CONTINUES
At Canca, Candmo and Retimo-Insur-
gents Commanding Spinolla.

Canea. March 14.-Pillaging began ear.
ly ut Canea. Retimo and this place and
has continued today. The bishop of Nice
remains here, though alone. in the hope
of being able to save the metropolitan
church from pillage. The landing of Eu-
ropean troops is expected Immediately.
The insurgents maintain ceaseless can
nonade on Spinolla. They are in excel
lent spirits and health. and the troops of
Col. Vassos show no signs of falling off.
The admirals of the fleets have not been
informed of the decision of the powers
on the proposal of II week ago. Iester-
day they renewed their requests. asking
that dctachments of sailors equal to
those landed at Canea. Selma. Candmo,
Retimo and Sitia be sent to relieve those
ashore. whose work is most harassng.
composing. as it does. the double work
of police and fremen.
The admirals have been instructed to
confer with the consulates as to the best
means of proclaiming the fact that Tur-
key has granted Crete complete autono-
my. The hope is entertained that such
Il measure will help to pacify the island.
Great Britain has instructed Col. Cherm-
side and Maj. Bor to remain Mt Canea.
In addition to the Italian warships one
British ironclad assisted in the lombard
ment against the insurgent forces COM
manded by Capt. Coraces at Herptalie.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
CRETAN MEETING IN LONDON.
Sympathizers With the Little Island
Made Speeches.

London. March 14.-Between 5000 and
1000 persons crowded the approaches to
Trafalgar Square this afternoon to ex-
press sympathy with Greece and Crete,
and, according to the posters announcing
the meeting. ''to assist the diplomats to
make up their minds
The gathering was made up of IL less
respectfully dressed crowd than the great
Hyde Park meeting of Il week ago. The
windows of the clubs and hotels facing
on the squares and the approaches to it
were filled with spectators. The Greek
colOrs were worn by majority of those
present, and many Greek flags were dis
played.
The proceedings began ut 3 D. m. the
speakers including Rev. John Clifford.
the well known free church minister and
the following members of the house of
commons: Michael Davitt, e. Z. Gill.
Claiming. T.. j. Morton and Havclock
Wilson,
Miss Florence Balgarenie. Greek Holy
oke and other prominent sympathizers
Greece. were in the procession. The
bands and banners, with the speakers,
occupied six platforms. The resolutions
We're similar in protest to those adopted
at the Hyde Park meeting. and in gen
eral terms stated that the Greek reply to
the identical notes of the powers offered
Il satisfactory basis of settlement.
The meeting appointed its chairman
and various speakers as dcputation to
present the. resolution. The adoption of
the resolution was greeted with loud
cheering mingled with hootings for Lord
Salisbury. whom the program of the meet
ing declared was still determined upon
war in spite of the wish of the people of
Great Britain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
NO ANXIETY FELT
For the Warship Columbia and the Mon
itor Puritan.

Washington March 14.-No news of
the United States ships Columbia and
Puritan was received by the navy de-
partment today. but Notwithstanding the
alarming rumors concerning the safety
of the big monitor Puritan the officials
of the navy department are under no APP
prehensons as to the safety of either
the monitor or her convoy. 1t is said
the orders given to Capt. Sands of the
Columbia when he left Hampton Roads
to go to the relief of the disabled Puritan
were elastic and he may exercise his dis
erection in shaping his course. The Pur-
tan is almost as big as the Columbia,
and the latter could not tow her very
fast Under the most favorable condi-
tions at sea five or six knots an hour
would be as much speed as could be eX-
pected. providing all went well and there
such as might be expected to result from
such an unwieldy tow. the vessels could
not have reached Hampton Roads before
yesterday afternoon. Not hearing from
them at that time, however. the depart
ment officials concluded that Capt. Sands
had gone on directly to New York. which
was to be the ultimate destination of the
Puritan. as she is under orders to try the
dry dock there at the earliest Opportu-
nifty. If this is the case the vessels
could not reach New York before tomor-
row afternoon, even. with good weather.
Meanwhile it is said that it is not n
matter of surprise that the vessels have
not been spoken by some vessels coming
into Hampton Roads, for it is the prac-
tice of naval commanders to keep out to
sea much further than merchant ships
coming up the south Atlantic coast. so
they would not be sighted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
DECIDED UPON BY THE POWERS
IT WILL PROBABLY BE ESTAB-
LISHED TODAY.
CONCESSION 70 RUSSIA and FRANCE
set-Britsh Consul Authorized to
Proclaim Autonomy-Pillaging
Goes On at Many Places.

Rome, March lit is officially given
out here today that the pourparers yes
terday Saturday resulted in refinite
agreement not to reply to the Greek note,
but to issue orders to foreign admirals
to establish an immediate blockade of
Cretan ports, which will probably be in
full operation tomorrow. This agree
ment is somewhat in the nature of con-
cession to Russia and France. Russia,
during the middle of last week. proposed.
with France sccondng. the issuance of
another joint note to Greece. Insisting on
the withdrawal of the troops instead of
an immediate resort by the powers to
force. Russia's action was inspired, it is
officially stated, by certain sympathy
for Greece, but so many objections were
raised by the others powers in turn to
this suggestion that the above mentioned
course has been finally agreed upon.
1t is thought the attempt to carry out
the threat made in the identical notes
will be the blockading of Cretan ports
and the landing of forces sufficient to
insure the maintenance of order. leaving
future action as to the fate of Crete to
later negotiations. This was the view of
Russia ut the outset.