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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
LUCKY SPECTATORS.
100000 Made by a Syndicate Which
Has Been BuIling Wheat.

CHICAGO. Aug. 4.--The Inter Ocean will
say tomorrow: Six hundred thousand dol
lars has been taken out of the wheat mar
ket on the long side in the past sixty days
by syndicate of traders who are working
here through young New Yorker, George
B. French. The syndicate is mainly COM
posed of wealthy Wall-street men num-
ber of st. Louis traders and Joseph Letter
of this city. are also said TO be interested
They started bull campaign in wheat over
sixty days ago, buying July wheat when
prices were 1S to Is cents lower than at
present. They made no demonstration of
their operations, but bought wheat when
ever local traders had q selling fit. When
the shorts tried to cover they found that
there was very little wheat to be had, and
the syndicate quietly sat down on their
holdings and let the short sellers get the
prices up. They accumulated line of over
5000 600 bushels and the price was run up
70 cents. They took special pains TO sell on
the sharp advances. and while there We're
a great many tailers who expected that
they would hold the market stiff up to the
last, the French syndicate quietly worked
out OF their holdings Friday, making a
proht or 100000. They replaced their line
with September around 20 cents and in the
past three days have sold 1000 900 bushels
al a profit that netted them $500 000 making
their aggregate winnings $500 00O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
CECIL RHODES PRODDED
And Secretary Chamberlain Criticised
by Sir WiIfrid Lawson.

LONDON, Aug L. - The South African
policy of the British government was sub
jected to an attack in the House of Com
mons to-day by Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Lib
eraI, who also gave Cecil Rhodes a sharp
prodding. Calling attention to the attitude
of the secretary of state for the colonies,
Mr.. Chamberlain, towards South Africa, Sir
Wilfrid Lawson classed the latter's policy
as being dangerous and destructive to our
reputation abroad Referring to Cecil
Rhodes, Sir Wilfrid remarked that the ex-
premier of Cape Colony was guilty of
"treachery, betrayal of his sovereign and
disloyalty to his colleagues" Continuing, Sir
WiIfrid explained that Mr.. Rhodes S guilt
consisted in falsely dating a letter, which
was very like a forgery, involving blood
shed murder and confusion in many parts
of the world. Yet" added Sir Wifrid, "all
has been indorsed by Mr. Chamberlain, who
has placd the House of Commons in the de-
grading position of declaring Mr.. Rhodes
to be an honorable man, thus making Great
Britain the laughing stock of all nations" ."
Mr.. Chamberlain, replying to Sir Wilfrid
declined TO reopen questions which were
regarded as settled" He added: LAS to
Submitting disputes with the TransYaal to
arbitration it would be an extraordinary
course to submit TO a foreign tribunal a
dispute between suzerian and a subordi-
mite state
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
TURKS NOT WANTED.
The POrte's War Fleet Must Keep
Away from Crete.

CANEA, Crete, Aug. 4-On the receipt of
the news that the Turkish squadron from
the Dardanelles was coming into these
waters the foreign war ships got up steam
and the International troops on shore have
taken measures to anticipate any possible
complications. The report and these prep
arations have greatly excited the Mussul-
mans. The admrals of the international
fleet have decided to oppose by force il
necessary the entry of the Turkish squad
ron into Cretan waters The admirals and
commanders met to-day on board the Ital-
ian flagship to discuss the matter In view
of the possible arrival of the squadron,
French warship has been dispatched to
Sitia, an Italian man-of-war to Sunda bay,
an Austrian TO Castelli and a Russian to
Retimo.
LONDON, Aug. A dispatch from Con-
stantinople this evening says the greatest
activity is displayed at the Yildiz Kiosk.
Ministers are summoned to the presence of
the Sultan at all hours of the day and
night. The military commission is busy dis
cussing special measures and the ordering
Of further supplies Of war material, which
it is believed are destined for Crete, as
Djavad Pasha, the new military command
ant, has called for troops and munitions an
order TO crush the Christian rebellion.
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tween the colonial premiers and himself
resolution was passed unanimously, the
substance being that the premiers of the
self-governing colonies heartily recommend
ed the earliest denunciation of the treaties
as hampering the trade of Great Britain
and her colonies, ana that it was accompa-
MED by an important and significant reso-
luton namely that with the hope of iTnproV-
ing the trade relations between the mother
country and the colonies, the premiers
present undertook to confer with their col
leagues az to what result could be secured
by a preference given by the colonies to the
products of the United Kingdom On re-
cepts Of these instructions, Mr.. Chamber
lain further explained, her Majesty's gov
ernment resolved to Immediately withdraw
the treaties with Germany and Belgium
The secretary of state for the colonies
said. also, that the Jaw officers of the crown
were now considering the question whether
the resolution of the Canadian Parlia-
ment infringed these treaties. The Canadian
government Mr.. Chamberlain added had
asked to be allowed to be represented before
the law officers of the crown This
was unusual, the colonial secretary ex-
planned, but the request Of the government
of Canada had been granted. In conclusion
Mr.. Chamberlain assured the House that
the action of Canada in this matter was not
a step towards separation, but distinctly a
movement against separation, the intention
being to show gratitude and to prove the
loyalty of the colonies
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
VIII Try to stop St. BERNARD Miners.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Aug. 4.-President
Knight, of the Indiana district of United
Mine Workers, who has been in West Vir-
ginia for two or three weeks. has tele-
graphed to Secretary Kennedy that he
would leave Columbus to-day for Earling-
ton, KY, where are located the St Bern
one thousand men, and whose output had
been going through this State to the Chi
cago market, but is now going to St. Louis
In all former strikes efforts to get the ST.
Bernard men out have failed, and the or
ganlzers who have gone there We're glad to
get away with sound bodies The company
has a guard system which extends several
miles from the mines, and the guards do
not hesitate to use their Ninchesters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
New York Yacht Club Races.

NEWPORT. r. l.. Aug 4.-Blown along
by a good wholesale southwest wind, the
best breeze of the week the fleet of the
New York Yacht Club swept into the har-
Dor from New London this afternoon, filling
the already crowded roads to overflowing
and finishing the second of the runs of the
1897 cruise. When the regatta committee
at Brenton's Reef lightship. where the raca
finished, took the time OF the four leading
boats the two crack sloops Vigilane END
Navahoe, and the two trim schooners Fm-
erald and Golona), the rest OF the fleet
were hull down on the horizon. The run
from New London was most satisfactory
The wind held throughout and all the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05

PARIS, Aug. 4.-The Gaulois to-day pub
fishes interview with the minister of
commerce, M. Boucher, in which he is
quoted as declaring that it should not for
a moment be doubted that President Nc
Kinley will spontaneously grant to France
20 per cent. tariff reduction as permitted
by the Dingley bill" M. Boucher is re-
ported to have added: 1T is, of course,
only on this condition that France will con-
tinue to grant the United States the GUS
toms concessions arranged quid pro
quo for the economic advantages which
have now disappeared. In asking for this
reduction, France will cite the favors ac-
corded to imports from the United States
and the liberal legislation enabling Ameri-
can insurance companies to operate in
France in competition with the home COM
DaniSS."
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NOTIFIED THE CORONER.
Arrayed Herself in White, Turned on
the Gas and Died.

NEW YORK, Aug. 4-"This door not 10
be opened except by the coroner" such
was the wording of note pinned on the
door of room in the New York Music
Conservatory building. occupied by Mary
Jaeger. wife OF a local music teacher with
in the room was the body of Mrs. Jaeger
carefully arrayed in white The woman
visited Coroner Hoeber last night. told rim
10 o'clock to-day, returned to her room
dressed herself in her best pinned up The
note above given, closed all the air-Gfving
a table and died. Jealousy was the cause
Of the tragedy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05

TURKISH FLEET WATCHED
NONE OF THE SULTAN's SHIPS TO BE
PERMITTED IN CRETAN WATERS.

TANGIER, Aug. A special commission,
headed by Vice Consul Charleton, who re-
Gently participated in the demonstration
made by the United States cruiser Raleigh
at the principal ports on the coast of Mo-
rocco in consequence of the differences be-
tween the United States and Morocco rea-
tive 10 the rights of American citizens, las
arrived at the City of Morocco with i'm
portant instructions in connection with
American claims 1t is reported that the
commission has had an interview with the
Grand Vizier.
The original difficulty arose over the dis
eliminating Of the authorities of Morocco
against Americans in refusing to permit
them to employ native help, a privilege al
lowed Europeans. The arrival of the United
States war ships at Tangier brought the
local authorities TO terms and the subse-
quent demonstration by the Raleigh at the
ports along the coast completed the lesson.
The special commission headed by Mr..
Carleton is now pressing the government to
settle claims of Americans for indemnity,
the principal one being that of the agent
of an American firm at Tangier who was
assaulted and robbed by the MoOrS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
ANOTHER INJUNCTION.
Eugene v. Debs and others restrained
by Federal Judge.

PARKERSBURG. w. Va, Aug 4.-On
the application of James Sloan, jr., of Bal
timore, a stockholder in the Monongah Coke
and Coal Company, made by Ex-Governor
Fleming his counsel, Judge Jackson in
the United States Court, this afternoon.
granted a sweeping injunction restraining
Eugene V. Debs and his associates from
in any way interfering with or molesting
the management or the conducting of tho
property Of the Monongah Coke and Coal
Company or its employees, or by trespassing
upon the property Of the company or the
approaches thereto, or melting It's employees
TO strike or interfering in any manner WHAT
ever, either by word or deed, in the COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
WON BY MONOQUET.
Indiana Yacht Club Pennant Captured
by LiIIy's Yacht.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WAWASEE, Ind. Aug. 4.-The final race
of the Indiana Yacht Club for the club PEN
nant was won by Lilly's Monoquet In
heavy wind. The time-1 hour and 80 min
utes-was by three minutes the best ever
made by any yacht on the Wawasee course.
Hindreys Doris has withdrawn from the
series of contests, owing to the dropping of
the proper limit The yachts in the fleet of
the Indiana club includes Mary Louise,
Eugehla' fella' fyts, Lofts, Mqmoquet, Syntnla,
see The next race, for a silver water
service, offered by the Wawasee Inn, Will
Aug. 16 Great preparations are being made
for this event.
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Turkish FIeet Not Semi to Crete.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 4-The second
squadron of Turkish war ships, consisting
of seven vessels, commanded by Hari
Pasha, which sailed from the Dardanelles
yesterday, has arrived at Sigri, Island of
Mitylene Referring to the fears expressed
here that the departure of the Turkish
ships might lead to a collision with the in
ternational fleet in Cretan waters, in view
of the announcement of the foreign ad-
mirals that they have decided to oppose the
landing of Turkish reinforcements in the
Island of Crete, the Turkish newspapers
say that the squadron has only been or
dered to carry out evolutions in the islands
Of arnhinalayO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
Peru Must Settle Mt Once.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4. - With the
rival in this country of the new Peruvian
minister our government has begun to press
again for settlement of the old McCord
claim against Peru, which has been stand
ing for nearly twelve years. McCord is
an American railroad engineer and super
intendent, from Pennsylvania, still living in
Peru. During one of the periodic revolu-
tions in that country he was imprisoned by
the revolutionists, brought out before a file
of soldiers to be shot, and his execution
was only prevented by the action of the
foreign consuls in raising a subscription to
pay fine of 10000 soles arbitrarily i'm
posed on McCord. Last December Secre-
tary Olney sent an urgent dispatch to the
United States minister at Lima for presen-
tation to the Peruvian government demand
ing the payment of the indemnity of
$50, 000 The last phase of the case is the
presentation to the new minister of another
note reiterating the demand for settle-
ment of the claim in courteous, but decided
language which does not permit of argu-
ment on the merits of the case at all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4-Advices re-
ceived by the Belgic state that the Japan
ese government had decided to abolish the
export duty from the commencement of
the thirty-first fiscal year on April next
The floods in Fukui are said to have in
Voved damage to 4,300 houses.
According TO latest native reports from
the Szechuen. the famine there is still at
its height and people are dying from star
walton by hundreds every day.
According TO a Tonlo paper, the Formosa
rebels stand in with the high officials of
China and their plan is to attack foreign
offices and residences or otherwise molest
foreigners so as 10 start international
trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
KING IN THE sLUMs.
ChulalOnglxOrn Sees London Outcasts,
and Later Goes to Osborne.

LONDON. Aug. 4-King Chulalongkorn
of Siam, accompanied by the Crown Prince
of Siam, Prince Chowfa Maha Vajravudh,
and by Lord Harris one Of her Majesty's
lords in waiting, who is in attendance on
the King during his stay in England, made
a surprise visit at midnight to an East
End institution established for the shelter
of the homeless. His Majesty was greatly
interested in the three hundred outcasts
occupying hunks in the building and in
quired closely into all the details of man
aging such instructions.
His Siamese Majesty and suite to-day
went to the Isle Of Wight to visit Queen
Victoria, who Is summering at Osborne
Palace. His Majesty was received at the
Portsmouth Railway station by the Prince
of Wales. The war ships were decorated
with bunting and fired royal salute as the
King proceeded on his way to the isle. AT
Osborne the King Of Siam lunched with the
Queen and later took tea with the Prince
and Princess of Wales on board the royal
yacht Osborne.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
No Coal Will He Mined

CANTON, o.. Aug. 4-The coal miners
in this locality are now awakening to the
situation Over one hundred Osnaburg
miners. headed by a band marched to
North Industry and held a meeting After
wards they visited All the local mines and
succeeded in inducing all the miners to
come out An agreement was reached
whereby no coal will be mined for any
purpose whatever until the present troubles
are settled. A great deal of excitement was
occasioned by this visit of the Osnaburg
miners. but the result was obtained with
no trouble and amidst much enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
MISER'S HEART BROKEN.
Death of a ChicagOan Who GrIeved
Because He Was Robbed.

CHICAGO, Aug 4-Christopher Schrage,
the miser who was robbed of $4,000 in
bonds year ago, was buried to-day. The
old man never recovered from the shock
Of losing his wealth, although the bulk of
it was restored. During the past month he
refused food and rayed continually about
the treasure. The bond robbery formed a
sensational episode in Chicago police his
tory. Sleepy Burke, an ex-convict when
arrested in connection with the case con-
fessed and implicated several prominent
police officials and politicians in the affair.
The accused men were not convicted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
Lambeth CONFERENCE EncycIical.

LONDON, Aug. 4.-The pan-Anglican or
Lambeth conference has issued an encycli-
cal, dealing with the various questions dis
cussed by the delegates and covering a
wide range Of subjects, both ecclesiastical
and general. The encyclical urges great
activity in the field of foreign missions and
strongly disapproves any exaggerated
opinion of the excellencies of Hindoosm
and Buddhism" 1t even expresses wish
for an increase of proselyting among the
Jews and it declares strongly In favor of
international arbitration
The Times commenting upon the encyc-
lical will say editorially tomorrow: I'm
appealing to Englishmen on the subject of
arbitration the bishops are preaching to
the converted The American bishops ought
to address themselves to the American Sem
ta
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
SHE WAS A DEFAULTER.
Miss Alice Barrett Was Short in Her
Accounts About $4,000.

BOSTON, Aug. Am examination of
Messrs. Goldman 81 Codman's books has
been completed and a shortage has been
found which convinces the firm that the
books had been tampered with by their late
bookkeeper, Miss Alice Barrett 1t is be-
leved that the shortage will not exceed
81 500 or $1,000. Miss Barrett is the young
woman who was found dead In the office
of the firm two weeks ago. having COM
mitted suicide by shooting after she had at
tempted TO burn some of the books OF her
emplOYerS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
A MUNCIE SENSATION.
Resignation of the Pastor of the First
baptist Church.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. AT a special
meeting of the members of the First Bap-
tist Church tonight resolution was pre-
sented, urging the dismissal from the con-
gregation Of Mrs. N. b. Leslie on the charge
of lying and slandering other members but
ii was not adopted, and it was decided out
of order After this action Rev. j. Il. Tut
tie pastor of the church, presented his
resi- Tnation and it was accepted. he stating
thai for two years he had attempted to
still the troubled waters and was now sat
isfied that 1t was impossible. The action
caused a big sensation. as the church is
one Of the leading congregations in the
CITY.
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warned Against Impostors.

"VUtIIdI
SHELBURN, Ind, Aus. 4-The following
notice has been issued here:
I'VE, the committee of Shelburn and Cur
rysville miners, duly appointed and au
thorzed to receive and disburse all contri-
buttons intended for the above miners, do
hereby notify the public that all other COM
mittees representing themselves as such are
impostorS and should not be recognized, by
the public. Any person or persons wishing
10 contribute relief to the miners and their
families will be thankfully received and dis
tributed with care All aid intended for the
Shelburn and Currysville miners should be
forwarded to the regular authorized COM
mittee, as want is knocking at the door of
quite number of miners families at the
present time"
,resident. wjI1iay1 Br91b,,r1t sacratarv.
Mark Headley, Richard Ladson and Thos
Cocker committed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
MIR. CHAMBERLAIN EXPLAINS.
Why the Treaties With Germany and
Belgium Were Denounced

LONDON, Aug. 4-The secretary of state
for the colonies. Mr.. Chamberlain answer
ing g. question :n the House of Commons
to-day on the subject of the denunciation
by the government of Great Britain of the
treaties of commerce with Germany and
Belgium, said the denunciation was the
unanimous wish of the self-governing col
ones, who desired TO deal with the United
Kingdom on preferential terms. Mr. Cham
berlain added that at the conference be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
Aspects of the Money Market.

LONDON, Aug. 4-The Times, in a finan-
cial article on the aspects of the money
market, says: "At length there are signs
in New York that the money market is be-
ginning to feel the effect of the constant
heavy local purchases of American secur-
tiles and 1t looks as If ii were within mea-
sureable distance OF the end of cheap money
in New York. The shipments of wheat and
cotton this autumn viii do little more than
to balance the Indebtedness of the United
States to Europe for heavy imports OF wool
and similar products"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
Relieved just in Time.

LONDON, Aug. 5. A dispatch to the
Times from Camp Malakand in the Chltral,
says that Fort Chakdara, which was re-
leved Tuesday by Colonels Goldney and
Meikejohn, of the British force, under
General Blood, was invested by large bodies
of natives on the evening of July 26.
neousfv ON ali sides of the fort advanninq
right up to the walls and giving the garri-
son no rest day or night. When finally re-
lieved the garrison, according to the dis
patch, was beginning to run very short of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
LED BY A CoxEYITE.
One Hundred Miners start from Lin
ton for Petersburg.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LINTON, Ind. Aug. 4.-One hundred
strikers left here tonight for Petersburg
and Littles mines, where the miners are
still working. Every inducement will be
offered the workers to join suspension but
TO violence will be used. jefferson Pickett
of CoXeys march to Washington, Is
marshal of the brigade. John Cox, Edward
Johnson and John Hurley compose the com
mittee on provisions The brigade Is
equipped with cooking utensils and provi-
sions for two days. The men will be joined
at Petersburg by 1000 miners. Then
march to Little's mines will be made. There
will be roll call every morning during the
march.
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No Indemnity Pnid.

LONDON, Aug. 4.-B. F. Hawksly, coun-
sci for Cecil Rhodes in an interview to-
day declared that the report circulated by
the Morning Post of this city to the ef-
feet that Mr.. Rhodes and Alfred Bell. the
former resident director at Cape Town Of
the British South Africa Company. had per-
sonaly paid the Transvaal government
925o0O0 as indemnity for the raid OF Dr.
Continued ON Second Page1
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KENTUCKY BELLE SHOT.
Miss saIIie Hooker Killed by Mrs. Lee
Combs, Wealthy woman.

MIDDLEsBoROUGH, Ky, Aug. A.
News reached here tonight that Mrs Lee
Combs. prominent and wealthy woman
of Clay county shot and killed Miss SAL
lie Hooker a belle of Clay county The
tragedy took place at the Combs residence
1t appears Mrs Combs left her home saw
ing she would be gone all day She changed
her mind, however. and returned. Upon en-
tering her home she caught her husband
and Miss Hooker together and the shoot
ing followed.